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Director says Weinstein blacklisted actors Mira Sorvino and Ashley Judd

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In an interview with New Zealand media outlet Stuff, Oscar-winner Peter Jackson recalls being told not to hire Mira Sorvino or Ashley Judd because they were difficult to work with. Amid the allegations against Harvey Weinstein, Jackson has come to realize the blacklisting was likely a form of retaliation.
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· Dec 14

The Weinstein brothers orchestrated a smear campaign that led Peter Jackson to blacklist and , the Hobbit director tells

Sir Peter Jackson breaks silence on Harvey Weinstein
Weinstein was a ''second-rate bully" who smeared Ashley Judd and Mira Sorvino, says Kiwi director.
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· 8 hours ago

Just seeing this after I awoke, I burst out crying. There it is, confirmation that Harvey Weinstein derailed my career, something I suspected but was unsure. Thank you Peter Jackson for being honest. I’m just heartsick

The Weinstein brothers orchestrated a smear campaign that led Peter Jackson to blacklist and , the Hobbit director tells
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· 18 hours ago

I remember this well.

The Weinstein brothers orchestrated a smear campaign that led Peter Jackson to blacklist and , the Hobbit director tells
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· 8 hours ago
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Which explains why so many women said nothing for decades. His threats were not idle... he would destroy their careers. Amazing that Judd and Sorvino were able to work at all. Speaks to their talent.

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· 2 hours ago

Absolutely heartbreaking. Let’s hope things are changing.

Just seeing this after I awoke, I burst out crying. There it is, confirmation that Harvey Weinstein derailed my career, something I suspected but was unsure. Thank you Peter Jackson for being honest. I’m just heartsick
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· 8 hours ago
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This isn’t brave! Why did Jackson think these women were being blacklisted?

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· 5 hours ago
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Youre missing the point. Sorvino and Judd have confirmation they were blackballed for years by the two weinstein gorillas, something we and they’d never know without Jackson’s disclosure.

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· 7 hours ago
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IMO the story here isn't 'Peter Jackson is complicit' but 'the Weinsteins were masters of character assassination'

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· 6 hours ago
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Exactly. Weinstein ran the industry, and Jackson was just starting. No reason for him to doubt what he was told about actresses Weinstein knew and had worked with.

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· 7 hours ago
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"I recall Miramax telling us they were a nightmare to work with and we should avoid them at all costs. This was probably in 1998," Jackson said. 'Nightmare/difficult to work with is often code for, I hit on them and they turned me down.

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· 2 hours ago

“I recall Miramax telling us they were a nightmare to work with and we should avoid them at all costs.” - Who do you believe on & ? Acclaimed director or accused predator Harvey Weinstein?

Harvey Weinstein denies Peter Jackson's claims of 'blacklisting'
Peter Jackson says Harvey Weinstein "blacklisted" actresses. Weinstein says he had nothing to do with casting.
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· 7 hours ago
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It amazes me how many times I've heard over the years that an actress is "difficult to work with." I never dreamed it was because she might have refused some egomaniac's sexual advances and/or reported the behavior to others. I hope both Weinsteins get put under a prison.

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· 17 hours ago

This experience is another reason why the movement is so important.

I remember this well.
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· Oct 26

In her first TV interview with , opens up about Harvey Weinstein: "I thought no meant no."

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