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MIRAMAX Chief Harvey Weinstein Divorcing (Farenheit 911 Takes Toll)
New York Post ^ | July 3, 2004 | Page Six

Posted on 07/04/2004 5:24:43 AM PDT by COUNTrecount

NY POST...PAGE 6 MIRAMAX chief Harvey Weinstein and his wife Eve have called it quits. In response to a PAGE SIX inquiry, a spokesman released this statement: "After 18 years of marriage, Harvey Weinstein and Eve Chilton Weinstein have amicably separated and have entered into an Agreement of Separation which resolves all marital issues. The couple shall continue to co-parent their three children, and will remain the best of friends. They consider these matters to be private, and there will be no further comment." Eve, a tall blond beauty who could have been one of Alfred Hitchcock's leading ladies, was Harvey's assistant in the early days of Miramax. Weinstein — a workaholic who puts in 18-hour days — purportedly promised Eve last year he'd cut down and spend more time on the home front. But then the war with Disney chairman Michael Eisner began. Harvey and his brother Bob, Miramax's co-chairman, have fought with Eisner over their compensation and how much to spend on making movies. Miramax is having to lay off 90 people, nearly 20 percent of its workforce, because Disney won't increase its annual budget. "The Weinsteins have already blown through this year's allocation and the fiscal year doesn't end until September," said one source. "In past years Disney was flexible, but this year, not." While Miramax for the first time grossed $1 billion this year in worldwide box office, Disney has tanked with such big-budget bombs as "The Alamo," "Hidalgo" and "Around the World in 80 Days." The buzz on "King Arthur" is very bad — "It's a medieval 'Alamo,' " an insider scoffed. The Weinstein brothers' contracts with Disney expire next year, and it's likely that Disney will either cut them loose to pursue other opportunities, or allow them to buy back the company they founded and named after their parents, Miriam and Max. The fluid situation has put a great deal of stress on Harvey. Moreover, he's been working hard on "Fahrenheit 9/11" which Miramax financed but then was forbidden by Disney to distribute. The Michael Moore Bush-bashing film was sold to the Weinsteins as individuals, and they've been very involved in its marketing and distribution. "Harvey has never worked as hard as he has in the past year," said one insider. "He's married to his work."

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To: TheOtherOne

" It has just never won anyone a political debate. But go right ahead. I have no problem with gossip for gossip sake. I only take issue when it masquerades as political debate, which seems to be the main thrust of the anti-Moore talk. I wish it were focused on issues, not his weight."

Moore, Moore is that YOU? Guess the fat point is hitting a nerve eh. oink!


21 posted on 07/04/2004 6:50:46 AM PDT by SunnySide
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To: SunnySide
a message board

Actually, it is a forum for grassroots conservatism. Nearly every thread ends up belonging in chat, but have fun.

22 posted on 07/04/2004 6:52:28 AM PDT by TheOtherOne
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To: SunnySide
Moore, Moore is that YOU? Guess the fat point is hitting a nerve eh. oink!

Ah yes, more intelligent debate. Would it make you feel better if I were fat?

23 posted on 07/04/2004 6:54:56 AM PDT by TheOtherOne
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To: Unknown Freeper
He should have remembered he was married to his wife.

At crunch time, he forgets his "leading lady blond" wife and goes for the fat liberal guy.

How gay is that?
(snicker!)
24 posted on 07/04/2004 6:57:52 AM PDT by VOA
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To: TheOtherOne

"a message board
Actually, it is a forum for grassroots conservatism. Nearly every thread ends up belonging in chat, but have fun."

Tomatoe - tomato (rolls eyes)


Politcally correct nazi's/ Thought Police are what the liberal left uses to control and stifle the masses.

Grass roots: stable growth


25 posted on 07/04/2004 6:58:48 AM PDT by SunnySide
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To: SunnySide
Nice comments, took you how many posts to bring in Nazis?

You are good

26 posted on 07/04/2004 7:02:03 AM PDT by TheOtherOne
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To: TheOtherOne

" Ah yes, more intelligent debate. Would it make you feel better if I were fat?
"

Maybe you are, so. Better look into that with your local physician.


27 posted on 07/04/2004 7:02:43 AM PDT by SunnySide
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To: COUNTrecount
The buzz on "King Arthur" is very bad — "It's a medieval 'Alamo,' " an insider scoffed.

It will be interesting to see if the film lives down to this report.
28 posted on 07/04/2004 7:03:11 AM PDT by VOA
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To: TheOtherOne
You make some good points, I dont like personal attacks like that, about a persons appearance. It reminds me of how liberals attacked Rush for being fat, and various anti-Clinton women as being ugly.

We can do better than that. Having said that, "just for fun", I guess its ok. It allows a person to vent steam. There has been plenty of substantive criticism of Moore here in other threads. I think the main thing about him is that he is reflexively anti-American, and intellectually dishonest... but I guess its funner to call him a fat pig.. who knows..

29 posted on 07/04/2004 7:05:27 AM PDT by Paradox (Occam was probably right.)
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To: TheOtherOne

" Nice comments, took you how many posts to bring in Nazis?
You are good "

Okay I was wrong....

You're not Moore, you're Harvey FATSO Weinstein. Instead of licking your wounds on this board try licking some diet pills.


30 posted on 07/04/2004 7:05:40 AM PDT by SunnySide
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To: Paradox

I don't even mind the fun threads, it is just that they all turn into that. People seem to think they are adding something substantive when they say, "he's fat" for the 500th time.


31 posted on 07/04/2004 7:08:31 AM PDT by TheOtherOne
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To: Paradox

" I think the main thing about him is that he is reflexively anti-American, and intellectually dishonest... but I guess its funner to call him a fat pig.."

Correct, it's always fun to call bloated dishonest
anti-Americans who obtain wealth via the spoils of war exactly what they are, opportunistic FAT PIGS!

Happy now?


32 posted on 07/04/2004 7:08:40 AM PDT by SunnySide
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To: TheOtherOne

It would make me feel better if you were a little more intelligent and informed. You have not done your homework.


33 posted on 07/04/2004 7:10:10 AM PDT by abclily
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To: COUNTrecount

Meanwhile, back on topic, Eve Weinstein knew what she was getting when she married Harvey 18 years ago. It's unfortunate that their marriage is ending but, people don't change overnight other than for emotional/biological illness. Harvey was probably "married to his work" when he took Eve as his second wife.

Eve and the kids the Weinsteins had are paying the price for poor decisions made nearly 2 decades ago. The only good thing about this is that Harvey can afford it and Eve and the kids won't end up as another single-parent statistic.


34 posted on 07/04/2004 7:23:29 AM PDT by DustyMoment (Repeal CFR NOW!!)
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To: TheOtherOne
People seem to think they are adding something substantive when they say, "he's fat" for the 500th time.

They do, everyone that participates on this board gives something of themselves if you'd bother to look down your nose and see. Your as much an elite snob as Kerry.

35 posted on 07/04/2004 7:51:34 AM PDT by SouthernFreebird
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To: SouthernFreebird
They do, everyone that participates on this board gives something of themselves if you'd bother to look down your nose and see. Your as much an elite snob as Kerry.

Yeah, everyone gets a big pat on their back. By the way, look up the word substantive, and then let me know how saying MM is fat adds to the discourse.

36 posted on 07/04/2004 7:57:36 AM PDT by TheOtherOne
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To: TheOtherOne



Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Scroll on by oh mighty Oz I am not worthy.


37 posted on 07/04/2004 8:06:55 AM PDT by SouthernFreebird
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To: COUNTrecount

"We all have enough strength to endure the misfortunes of other people."--La Rouchefoucald


38 posted on 07/04/2004 8:18:16 AM PDT by avenir (Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous / Look at them, who can blame us / Lessons in the subject of decay)
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To: Caipirabob

I wanna see what Eve looks like. Sounds like a potential target for Bill Clinton or John Kerry.


39 posted on 07/04/2004 9:36:39 AM PDT by vetvetdoug
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