Nate6
02-18-2003, 03:47 PM
Things are getting spicy in that Oz-like place known as Miramax. Apparently, studio chief Weinstein is PMSing over Oscar nominee Daniel Day-Lewis and his "difficult nature." Methinks this could affect his chances at an Oscar because if Harvey is holding a grudge towards Day-Lewis, it'll affect the campaigning. Now, I don't like the campaigns but I suppose they're necessary, and it'd be a sin if the extremely deserving GONY star didn't win because of a lack of advertising. Gah...
From the news section of http://www.imdb.com/ :
Daniel Attacks Harvey Over 'Gangs' Bluster
Daniel Day-Lewis has blasted Miramax movie mogul Harvey Weinstein for turning the actor into a difficult-to-work-with enigma. The actor turned a blind eye to the Gangs Of New York producer's bluster about how Mafia meetings, midnight phone calls and transatlantic flights were arranged to encourage Day-Lewis to take the part he was Oscar nominated for last week. But now he thinks Hollywood has got the impression that he's an impossible person to work with. He says, "That was all Harvey's gas. He should take a pill for that stuff. The story about the dinner with all the gangsters, what a ridiculous f***ing thing. I just needed to take my time. I just didn't know if I had it in me." Day-Lewis also denies reports that co-star Leonardo DiCaprio flew to Ireland in a last-ditch attempt to persuade his hero to sign up for the film. He adds, "I met him in New York. I'd come to talk to Martin Scorsese."
From the news section of http://www.imdb.com/ :
Daniel Attacks Harvey Over 'Gangs' Bluster
Daniel Day-Lewis has blasted Miramax movie mogul Harvey Weinstein for turning the actor into a difficult-to-work-with enigma. The actor turned a blind eye to the Gangs Of New York producer's bluster about how Mafia meetings, midnight phone calls and transatlantic flights were arranged to encourage Day-Lewis to take the part he was Oscar nominated for last week. But now he thinks Hollywood has got the impression that he's an impossible person to work with. He says, "That was all Harvey's gas. He should take a pill for that stuff. The story about the dinner with all the gangsters, what a ridiculous f***ing thing. I just needed to take my time. I just didn't know if I had it in me." Day-Lewis also denies reports that co-star Leonardo DiCaprio flew to Ireland in a last-ditch attempt to persuade his hero to sign up for the film. He adds, "I met him in New York. I'd come to talk to Martin Scorsese."