The Daily Populous

Saturday December 16th, 2017 morning edition

image for Peter Jackson: Harvey Weinstein, Mira Sorvino, Ashley Judd

In an interview with New Zealand news website Stuff, Jackson said that he didn’t have direct knowledge of the allegations against Weinstein.

But he now believes the Weinstein brothers, who originally controlled the rights to The Lord of the Rings series at Miramax, convinced him not to cast Judd and Sorvino.

“I recall Miramax telling us they were a nightmare to work with and we should avoid them at all costs.

“Mr. Weinstein has nothing but the utmost respect for Peter Jackson.

The statement also denied that the Weinsteins knew Judd or Sorvino had complaints about Miramax or Harvey Weinstein’s behavior until the stars went public.

“There it is, confirmation that Harvey Weinstein derailed my career,” Sorvino wrote.

Judd and Sorvino are among dozens of women who have accused Weinstein of sexual misconduct. »

Everybody Should Be Very Afraid of the Disney Death Star

Authored by theatlantic.com

The deal will almost certainly receive regulatory scrutiny, as the Justice Department has been lately dubious of mega media mergers.

Disney also acquires a majority stake in the TV product Hulu, which it may use to kickstart its entry into the streaming wars.

When Mufasa tells Simba in The Lion King that “everything the light touches is our kingdom,” it isn’t just memorable screenwriting. »

Ad bans lead to less fast food eating in Quebec, study says

Authored by globalnews.ca

Ban fast food ads targeting children and watch obesity rates decline – it’s a simple recommendation, and one a University of British Columbia marketing and policy expert suggests it’s key to helping Canadian children avoid unhealthy eating.

In 1980, Quebec imposed legislation that banned advertisements for toys and fast food aimed at children under 13 in print and electronic media.

“Fast food chains, such as McDonald’s can still advertise during late-night shows, but not during afternoon cartoons,” Dhar told Global News. »

Cannabidiol (CBD) as an Adjunctive Therapy in Schizophrenia: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial: American Journal of Psychiatry: Vol 0, No 0

Authored by ajp.psychiatryonline.org

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