I have known too many monsters who rely on such theatrics.
Kill Bilbo! Weinstein ‘ hreatened to hire Tarantino’ for Lord of the Rings (Pádraig Collins for the guardian)
Harvey Weinstein threatened Lord of Rings director Peter Jackson that he would be replaced by Quentin Tarantino if he did not turn his vision for J.R.R. Tolkien’s book into one two-hour film.
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“It was literally guaranteed to disappoint every single person that has read that book,” Jackson told Nathan.
Jackson called Kamins to say he and his partner Fran Walsh could not adapt the book in the way Weinstein wanted.
“We’d rather have our lives and do our films and not deal with all this crap anymore. Tell Harvey to go ahead and make his film and good luck.”
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Last December Jackson admitted to blacklisting actors Ashley Judd and Mira Sorvino in response to a “smear campaign” orchestrated by Weinstein, resulting in both women falling out of the running for parts in the Lord of the Rings series.
“I recall Miramax telling us they were a nightmare to work with and we should avoid them at all costs,” Jackson said.
“At the time, we had no reason to question what these guys were telling us. But in hindsight, I realise that this was very likely the Miramax smear campaign in full swing. I now suspect we were fed false information about both of these talented women.”
