Harvey Weinstein takes a second-crack at Sir Peter Jackson over LOTR casting1 NEWS Film producer Weinstein is facing multiple allegations of sexual misconduct by Hollywood actresses. The war of words continues between Harvey Weinstein and Sir Peter Jackson. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Harvey Weinstein has insisted that Sir Peter Jackson was "too powerful" to have been influenced by anything he'd said. READ MORE:* Sir Peter Jackson says Harvey Weinstein's denial he smeared actresses is 'insincere'* Ashley Judd, Mira Sorvino thank Peter Jackson for 'being honest' about Weinstein blacklist* Sir Peter Jackson: Harvey Weinstein made me blacklist stars* Sir Peter Jackson remains silent on Harvey Weinstein​* Ashley Judd has accused Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment as part of a bombshell NYT report* Full coverage: Harvey WeinsteinIn a statement released on Sunday, a spokesman for Weinstein reiterated that both he and brother Bob had "nothing to do with Lord of the Rings". Harvey Weinstein has cited Ashley Judd's casting in 2009's Crossing Over as proof that she wasn't blacklisted by him.

Source: Stuff December 18, 2017 18:52 UTC