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Woody Allen Autobiography, ‘Apropos of Nothing,’ to Be

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Woody Allen’s autobiography, “Apropos of Nothing,” has been acquired by Grand Central Publishing — a division of Hachette Book Group — and might be revealed on April 7.

“The book is a comprehensive account of his life, both personal and professional, and describes his work in films, theater, television, nightclubs, and print,” Grand Central Publishing introduced on Monday. “Allen also writes of his relationships with family, friends, and the loves of his life.”

Allen’s e-book had beforehand struggled to discover a writer to amass the rights. Last 12 months, the New York Times reported that executives at 4 of the main publishing homes turned down the e-book in gentle of allegations that he had molested his daughter Dylan Farrow a number of years in the past. (Allen has repeatedly denied the accusation.)

Also Read: Woody Allen Memoir Proposal Rejected by 4 Publishers (Report)

Amazon Studio’s four-movie take care of Allen was additionally axed after the streaming service halted the discharge of “A Rainy Day in New York” as a consequence of feedback that Allen had made in regards to the #MeToo motion, in addition to the accusations in opposition to the director himself. Allen filed a $68 million go well with in opposition to Amazon Studios over the termination of the deal final 12 months however finally dropped it in November.

Grand Central Publishing has the world rights for the autobiography. In addition to the U.S. launch, “Apropos of Nothing” might be revealed this spring in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain.

79 Hollywood and Media Heavyweights Accused of Sexual Misconduct Since Harvey Weinstein

In the wake of the Harvey Weinstein sexual misconduct scandal, ladies and men alike have been extra vocal about talking out in opposition to undesirable sexual advances and get in touch with. The accusations have been many, and the response and fallout has been swift throughout the business.

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Brett Ratner

Six ladies have accused the director and producer of sexual misconduct, together with Olivia Munn and Natasha Henstridge. Ratner’s lawyer says no girl has ever requested or obtained any monetary settlement from Ratner.

Fallout: Ratner selected to personally step away from all Warner Bros. associated actions, and Playboy put Ratner’s biopic about Hugh Hefner on maintain. Ratner has filed a libel lawsuit in opposition to considered one of his accusers, Melanie Kohler.

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James Toback

Hundreds of girls contacted an LA Times reporter to accuse Toback of sexual harassment and assault, together with Selma Blair, Rachel McAdams, Julianne Moore and Caterina Scorsone.

Fallout: Just earlier than the LA Times story broke, Toback advised Rolling Stone that anybody who has accused him, “is a lying c—sucker or c— or both.” Toback and Harvey Weinstein are each underneath investigation by the Beverly Hills police division.

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Mark Halperin

Halperin sexually harassed 5 ladies whereas political director at ABC News over a decade in the past. A sixth girl, journalist Emily Miller, stated she was “attacked” by him.

Fallout: NBC News terminated Halperin’s contract as a particular contributor, Showtime, which airs Halperin’s present “The Circus,” minimize ties with the journalist, and CAA dropped him from their consumer checklist. Halperin issued a prolonged public apology.

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Kevin Spacey

Actor Anthony Rapp advised Buzzfeed that Spacey made a sexual advance on him three a long time in the past when Rapp was 14. More than a dozen different people subsequently got here ahead with claims of sexual harassment or assault, together with an nameless former actor who stated Spacey tried to…