janetDAYZ Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 .While the Golden Globe Awards were taking place this Sunday, the internet the buzzing about the show and it wasn't about what the stars were wearing. A report recently surfaced that the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the organization that runs and votes on the Globes, is getting sued by their former publicist for, amongst other things, breach of contract and wrongful termination. But the lawsuit from Michael Russell itself is boring compared to the deep dark secrets about the HFPA it may reveal. Russell claims that he was fired from his job as publicist for the Globes after he reached out HFPA president Philip Berk warning him that the organization's "seedy practices" were in violation of its status as "a charitable organization dedicated to recognizing excellence in film." The "seedy practices" Russell spoke about were: >> Accepting money, vacations, and gifts from studios in exchange for nominating their films. >> Selling media credentials and red carpet space for profit. >> Accepting payment from studios and producers for lobbying other members for awards nominations. Source:Ifc.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatOtherFan Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 *Doesn't disregard* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg/Dean Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 .While the Golden Globe Awards were taking place this Sunday, the internet the buzzing about the show and it wasn't about what the stars were wearing. A report recently surfaced that the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the organization that runs and votes on the Globes, is getting sued by their former publicist for, amongst other things, breach of contract and wrongful termination. But the lawsuit from Michael Russell itself is boring compared to the deep dark secrets about the HFPA it may reveal. Russell claims that he was fired from his job as publicist for the Globes after he reached out HFPA president Philip Berk warning him that the organization's "seedy practices" were in violation of its status as "a charitable organization dedicated to recognizing excellence in film." The "seedy practices" Russell spoke about were: >> Accepting money, vacations, and gifts from studios in exchange for nominating their films. >> Selling media credentials and red carpet space for profit. >> Accepting payment from studios and producers for lobbying other members for awards nominations. That's show biz Source:Ifc.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzebabe Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 all these award shows are the same...the things i've heard from people who work behind the scenes on the Grammy's, chile...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 all these award shows are the same...the things i've heard from people who work behind the scenes on the Grammy's, chile...... They pretty much are...there's really no point in even watching the Oscar's....the same 5 films will be nominated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Wonder Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 This shouldn't come as a surprise. FreeXone was talking about this a few months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotboy06 Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 They pretty much are...there's really no point in even watching the Oscar's....the same 5 films will be nominated It's ten films now.. But, The Social Network is gonna win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 It's ten films now.. But, The Social Network is gonna win. I still haven't seen it yet. I wonder if Timberflake will even show up to the Image Awards...since he's nominated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotboy06 Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 I still haven't seen it yet. I wonder if Timberflake will even show up to the Image Awards...since he's nominated. Justin has been MIA from the more important award shows since he wasn't nominated.. He'll probably pass on the image awards too.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotboy06 Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 all these award shows are the same...the things i've heard from people who work behind the scenes on the Grammy's, chile...... That explains alot.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzebabe Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 That explains alot.... lol her father is a known offender...he plays the game well...people just won't come out and say anything because the don't want to be blacklisted and have the artists they work with be blacklisted...but Grammy awards get sold every year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotboy06 Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 lol her father is a known offender...he plays the game well...people just won't come out and say anything because the don't want to be blacklisted and have the artists they work with be blacklisted...but Grammy awards get sold every year I've heard this from switchblade.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Justin has been MIA from the more important award shows since he wasn't nominated.. He'll probably pass on the image awards too.... Exactly..he doesn't want to risk running into Janhova. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotboy06 Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Exactly..he doesn't want to risk running into Janhova. Her light would blind him.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetDAYZ Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 Well Im not a big fan of the film industry..so I dont follow it like that..so I had no idea. AND if the all award shows ESEP the grammy's are doing this too then why even give the grammys credibility? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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