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(CNN)Harvey Weinstein, the man once synonymous with Hollywood whose alleged behavior started one of the most important conversations in the industry's history, began his epic fall from power one year ago. It all started with a few brave women coming forward about mistreatment at the hands of the Oscar-winning producer. As it stands, the allegations against Weinstein range from harassment to rape, include the stories of more than 80 women and span several decades. (Through a spokesperson, Weinstein has repeatedly denied "any allegations of non-consensual sex.") He has pleaded not guilty to six sex crime charges in New York, including two counts of rape. Weinstein remains under investigation by authorities in Los Angeles and London. Read More The stories about Weinstein's alleged mistreatment snowballed into a movement against abuse that reverberated across industries. To date, thousands of people have raised their voices to say, "me too." Dozens of once powerful men -- from … [Read more...] about The year since the Weinstein scandal first rocked Hollywood

Robin Hood begins with the narration of its protagonist, played by Taron Egerton (the Kingsman films), warning us all to “forget history” and everything we know about the swashbuckling outlaw who steals from the rich and gives to the poor. “This is not a bedtime story!” he says, a frankly rude erasure of a certain beloved singing fox, whose popularity is one of the only reasons this character still inspires dozens of different boneheaded reinterpretations each decade. Arriving with all the style and nuance of an early 2000s Mountain Dew commercial directed by a film grad that just watched The Matrix for the first time, the new Robin Hood doesn’t put a new spin on the same old story as much as it once again raises the evergreen, timeless question: Just...why? And, Who, exactly, is this for? (No offense to slow-motion bow-and-arrow-tracking-shot enthusiasts.) There are, I am not exaggerating, roughly 100 previous film and TV adaptations of the Robin Hood … [Read more...] about The Disastrous ‘Robin Hood’ Reboot: Hollywood Robs You of Your Hard-Earned Money

LOS ANGELES, CA — The number of beds at a Hollywood homeless shelter for women is about to double, City Councilman Mitch O'Farrell said Wednesday. The City Council on Tuesday approved funding for 60 more beds at the Young Women's Christian Association housing site, which has been in operation since November 2018 with 64 beds. "These beds, along with wraparound supportive services, are going a long way toward giving those experiencing homelessness what they need to thrive instead of struggle on the margins," O'Farrell said. The council approved $3.2 million to lease the total 124 beds at the facility for three years. Between the YWCA and the A Bridge Home facility on Schrader Boulevard, there are close to 200 shelter beds serving the needs of Hollywood, O'Farrell said. "I am thrilled that the YWCA will be able to reach more women and youth and provide critical housing and supportive services so they can be contributing members of society," said Faye Washington, the president and … [Read more...] about City To Double Size Of Hollywood Homeless Shelter

UPDATE AT 1 P.M.: An item that resembled a film prop was found Wednesday in a Burbank residential neighborhood not far from two movie studios, prompting evacuations before explosives experts determined it was harmless. The unattended object was discovered about 7:30 a.m. near an apartment building in the 200 block of Hollywood Way, said Burbank police Sgt. Derek Green. "The object was identified as a possible pipe bomb. It contained four cylindrical PVC pipes attached together with clamps, with wires protruding," he said. "Due to the densely populated area, coupled with the suspicious circumstances, the surrounding neighborhood was cordoned off as a precaution," Green said. "Several residential units were also evacuated in the interest of safety and to allow investigators to examine the device." A stretch of Hollywood Way was closed, and a sheriff's bomb squad was summoned to the scene. "Using a robot, investigators retrieved and examined the device, and determined it did not contain … [Read more...] about Bomb Squad Shuts Down Hollywood Way Near Warner Bros. Studio

NORTH HOLLYWOOD-TOLUCA LAKE, CA — If you're shopping for a new house, odds are you've already browsed through all the internet listings for your area. And while you've probably gotten a decent idea of what these homes are like from the images, you just can't beat an in-person encounter with the real thing. Ready to start hunting? For your convenience, we've put together a list of the five most recent open houses scheduled in the North Hollywood-Toluca Lake area. That way, you can get a feel for the current offerings prior to committing to anything. Below is an address, photo, price, home size and open-house time for each property on our list — including one in the Studio City area with 5 beds and 6 baths for $3.5 million, and another in the North Hollywood area with 3 beds and 3 baths for $699,000. Click on any address for additional pics and details. Happy house hunting! 1. 11306 Victory Blvd, North Hollywood, California 91606 Price: $699,000Size: 1,624 sq. ft., 3 beds, … [Read more...] about 5 Open Houses For You In The North Hollywood-Toluca Lake Area