Steven Spielberg Ripped by Producer Jerome O'Connor
Jerome O'Connor, one of the producers of the film "An Everlasting Piece," has accused Steven Spielberg of trying to thwart the success of the film.
Spielberg, who will receive an honorary knighthood from the British next month, has denied the charge through a spokesperson, but O'Connor has persisted in the accusations. The film, which is being distributed by Spielberg's DreamWorks Studio, focuses on the British role in the turmoil in Belfast during the 1980s. O'Connor has specifically accused Spielberg and the studio of cutting the promotional budget of the film.
O'Connor goes on to say, "It's so obvious that they're trying to bury the movie. They're doing everything possible to make sure it doesn't work. Three weeks before it was meant to open, Spielberg's partner Jeffrey Katzenberg told director Barry Levinson to cut the politics or he'd (bleep) us. And whatever Katzenberg says goes in L.A., he's so incredibly powerful."
O'Connor cites other alleged transgressions as well, claiming that the movie was originally slated to be released in 750 theaters across the country, but that number was cut to just eight. O'Connor goes on to note that the press previews were shown on bad reels and that DVD copies were not sent to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences for Oscar consideration.
Diana Loomis, speaking for DreamWorks, notes "It's had a respectable campaign, including television and newspaper ads, as well as extensive promotion. I don't know about DVDs, but tapes are being sent to Academy members for consideration. Everyone involved with this movie has been aware from the start that it was always on a limited-release pattern."
O'Connor goes on to say, "It's so obvious that they're trying to bury the movie. They're doing everything possible to make sure it doesn't work. Three weeks before it was meant to open, Spielberg's partner Jeffrey Katzenberg told director Barry Levinson to cut the politics or he'd (bleep) us. And whatever Katzenberg says goes in L.A., he's so incredibly powerful."
O'Connor cites other alleged transgressions as well, claiming that the movie was originally slated to be released in 750 theaters across the country, but that number was cut to just eight. O'Connor goes on to note that the press previews were shown on bad reels and that DVD copies were not sent to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences for Oscar consideration.
Diana Loomis, speaking for DreamWorks, notes "It's had a respectable campaign, including television and newspaper ads, as well as extensive promotion. I don't know about DVDs, but tapes are being sent to Academy members for consideration. Everyone involved with this movie has been aware from the start that it was always on a limited-release pattern."
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