Harvey Weinstein

Lunch: A Smiling Anna Wintour, Hungry Brian Williams, & A Tasty Mogul Stew - Posted October 21, 2009
— DIANE CLEHANE They were dishing like it was 1999 today at Michael's where it was SRO at the bar and in the lounge and filled with movers and shakers of every stripe in the dining room. I got a serious case of whiplash trying to keep track of it all. Between... [FishBowlNY]

Lunch: Barry Diller (on a Vespa!), Harvey Weinstein & Judge Judy - Posted May 6, 2009
— DIANE CLEHANE Maybe it was because it finally stopped raining for five minutes, but the power-lunchers were out in force today at Michael's. There was a crowd gathering in the lounge before noon waiting for tables. Of course, most of the regulars breezed in at their appointed hours, making sure they... [FishBowlNY]

Lunch: Barry Diller (on a Vespa!), Harvey Weinstein & Judge Judy - Posted May 6, 2009
— DIANE CLEHANE Maybe it was because it finally stopped raining for five minutes, but the power-lunchers were out in force today at Michael's. There was a crowd gathering in the lounge before noon waiting for tables. Of course, most of the regulars breezed in at their appointed hours, making sure they... [FishBowlNY]

Glamour Women of the Year Awards: 'I'd Like to Thank My Mother' - Posted November 11, 2008
Last night's Glamour Women of the Year Awards ceremony held at Carnegie Hall was a rare thing — interesting and inspiring all at the same time (and how often can you say that?!) We've all heard more than once in the last twelve months that regardless of the outcome of... [FishBowlNY]

Finke Inserts Herself Into Weinstein/Rudin Scrap - Posted September 30, 2008
Blogger Nikki Finke, as is her wont, has placed herself smack in the middle of this true Hollywood showdown between producers Harvey Weinstein and Scott Rudin. Nikki claimed that the New York Post's Page Six called her to gossip about Weinstein and his offer of a milion bucks for charity. At issue is... [FishBowlLA]

Finke Inserts Herself Into Weinstein/Rudin Scrap - Posted September 30, 2008
Blogger Nikki Finke, as is her wont, has placed herself smack in the middle of this true Hollywood showdown between producers Harvey Weinstein and Scott Rudin. Nikki claimed that the New York Post's Page Six called her to gossip about Weinstein and his offer of a milion bucks for charity. At issue is... [FishBowlLA]

Harvey Weinstein Owes Nikki Finke $1 Million - Posted September 30, 2008
Rupert Murdoch may be losing a millions dollars a day this year, but he's not alone! Harvey Weinstein managed to lose a million dollars in just a few minutes yesterday. Here's what happened. The other day the inimitable Nikki Finke wrote a piece, purportedly based on an email... [FishBowlNY]

Lunch: Charlie Rose, Joe Scarborough, and the Summer Die-Hards - Posted August 6, 2008
— DIANE CLEHANE With the dog days of summer upon us, the usual suspects at Michael's are soldiering on over their Cobb salads until it's time to take off those last few weeks of the month to the Hamptons, Nantucket or some other sun-filled spot far from the madding crowd. In the... [FishBowlNY]

Lunch: Charlie Rose, Joe Scarborough, and the Summer Die-Hards - Posted August 6, 2008
— DIANE CLEHANE With the dog days of summer upon us, the usual suspects at Michael's are soldiering on over their Cobb salads until it's time to take off those last few weeks of the month to the Hamptons, Nantucket or some other sun-filled spot far from the madding crowd. In the... [FishBowlNY]

Tarantino Pleas with Universal to Take 'Bastards' - Posted July 30, 2008
Quentin Tarantino's first period piece about World War II, called "Inglorious Bastards," may end up at Universal Pictures, according to Variety. The studio has been negotiating with Weinstein Co. co-chair Harvey Weinstein to see if they can secure the film. Harvey met with five different studios about finding co-financing and it boiled... [FishBowlLA]

Morning Reading List, 07.25.08 - Posted July 25, 2008
Good morning Washington. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line or let us know in the tips box below. We've got your morning mix of media Muesli after the jump...... [FishBowlDC]

Everybody Wants to be a Blogga: Portfolio Launches 'Playas' - Posted July 24, 2008
Portfolio has launched a new blog called "Playas." Do you need to know more than that? Playas? Apparently it's the early nineties? Anyway, the blog will "bring you the thoughts and insights of some of the brightest minds in business," and will be "guest edited by celebrities... [FishBowlNY]

Larry King's Gift to the World: Himself - Posted July 14, 2008
Harvey Weinstein announced today that the publishing arm of The Weinstein Company has acquired the rights to publish Larry King's "definitive autobiography," What Am I Doing Here? In a press release, King said, "I am delighted to be working with Bob and Harvey, who have distinguished themselves by making award-winning films and... [TVNewser]

Larry King's Gift to the World: Himself - Posted July 14, 2008
Harvey Weinstein announced today that the publishing arm of The Weinstein Company has acquired the rights to publish Larry King's "definitive autobiography," What Am I Doing Here? In a press release, King said, "I am delighted to be working with Bob and Harvey, who have distinguished themselves by making award-winning films and... [TVNewser]

Who is Who? New York's '2,109' Most Notable - Posted July 7, 2008
We all know "notable" New Yorkers never get tired of hearing about themselves, much as the blogosphere never tires of writing about them. To that end, Gawker is reporting that Cityfile, the brainchild of Remy Stern, has gone live. According to the site, Cityfile aims to be a "guide to... [FishBowlNY]

Who is Who? New York's '2,109' Most Notable - Posted July 7, 2008
We all know "notable" New Yorkers never get tired of hearing about themselves, much as the blogosphere never tires of writing about them. To that end, Gawker is reporting that Cityfile, the brainchild of Remy Stern, has gone live. According to the site, Cityfile aims to be a "guide to... [FishBowlNY]

Weinstein To Sign WGA Deal - Posted January 10, 2008
The WGA is making side deals left and right. Biggie Harvey Weinstein says he's getting a contract similiar to the one Tom Cruise and Paula Wagner wrangled for UA. And not a moment too soon: One project that will immediately benefit from the independent deal is "Nine," a planned film from... [FishBowlLA]

Tracking Down Mrs. X With "Nanny Diaries" Scribes - Posted August 24, 2007
Harvey Weinstein is offering a $100,000 reward to anyone who can accurately reveal the identity of the real Mrs. X as portrayed onscreen by Laura Linney in "The Nanny Diaries." And The New York Post reports that The Weinstein Co. head honcho's phones have been ringing off the hook. However, FBLA... [FishBowlLA]

Tracking Down Mrs. X With "Nanny Diaries" Scribes - Posted August 24, 2007
Harvey Weinstein is offering a $100,000 reward to anyone who can accurately reveal the identity of the real Mrs. X as portrayed onscreen by Laura Linney in "The Nanny Diaries." And The New York Post reports that The Weinstein Co. head honcho's phones have been ringing off the hook. However, FBLA... [FishBowlLA]

Trade Round-Up: August 21, 2007 - Posted August 21, 2007
Variety's Daniel Frankel and Ben Fritz tag team on a story about the drama surrounding Paramount and DreamWorks Animation's DVD decisions. Paper announced on Tuesday that the studios have exclusively picked HD DVD for all future releases. The story details the move, saying that it's the third by Paramount in an... [FishBowlLA]

Trade Round-Up: August 21, 2007 - Posted August 21, 2007
Variety's Daniel Frankel and Ben Fritz tag team on a story about the drama surrounding Paramount and DreamWorks Animation's DVD decisions. Paper announced on Tuesday that the studios have exclusively picked HD DVD for all future releases. The story details the move, saying that it's the third by Paramount in an... [FishBowlLA]

LAT in 90 Seconds - Posted May 23, 2007
Does Our Girl-Crush Have The Hots For Johnny Depp? It appears so. In yet another maddeningly wonderfully written review (sigh) Carino Chocano says she'd rather see Depp "dine with relish on half a peanut than sit through yet another CG-whiz sequence, but maybe that's just me." Funny, we'd rather read her... [FishBowlLA]

Weinstein Books' Thin Fall Catalog - Posted May 21, 2007
Last year, Harvey Weinstein's book division at Miramax scored a mini-coup with the Spy magazine anthology. We just received the renamed Weinstein Books debut fall catalog, and ... well, let's put it this way: When the cornerstone of your catalog is a Chris Elliott spoof of Jon Krakauer called Into Hot... [FishBowlNY]

Inside The Time 100 Party - Posted May 9, 2007
America Ferrera and John Mayer It's arguably the most exclusive magazine party of the year. (Graydon Carter's Vanity's Fair Oscar party perhaps being the other.) John Edwards mingled with John Mayer. Sir Richard Branson (just back from dogsledding in Alaska) commandeered the corner of the bar like a Virgin spaceship, and allowed... [FishBowlNY]

Complete This Helvetica Statement - Posted April 6, 2007
From here, it certainly seems like Helvetica is going to change the world. We loved it. Alice Rawsthorn, CNN and the Boston Herald can't be wrong. Most screenings so far have sold out. Tonight's NY screening has been sold out for weeks. The LA screening sold out in one day. And... [UnBeige]

LAT in 90 Seconds - Posted January 22, 2007
Coachella Is All the 'Rage': Coachella announced the headliners for the three-day festival that begins April. 27. Yes, there is Rage Against the Machine and the reformation of Crowded House to look forward to. But FBLA is far more excited about another venue to hear the Decemberists. We've never been happier... [FishBowlLA]