BREAKING: John Lasseter Takes Leave of Absence Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations

[Roland99]

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Source: Wdwinfo

One of the largest creative forces behind Disney animation has just come under fire due to allegations of unwanted advances and a history of sexual misconduct. The Hollywood Reporter has just reported that John Lasseter, head of Pixar and Walt Disney Animation, has announced a six month leave of absence due to behavior that may have involved writer/performer Rashida Jones.

According to sources of the Hollywood Reporter, Rashida Jones and Will McCormack left the upcoming Toy Story 4 project early in response to unwanted advances made by Lasseter to Jones, although Disney’s explanation for the split was “creative differences”. Jones is still credited as a writer for the film.


Read more: http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/john-lasseter-takes-leave-of-absence-over-sexual-misconduct-allegations/

[greyl]

1. "We did not leave Pixar because of unwanted advances. That is untrue."

“The breakneck speed at which journalists have been naming the next perpetrator renders some reporting irresponsible,” Jones and McCormack’s statement said. “We did not leave Pixar because of unwanted advances. That is untrue. We parted ways because of creative and, more importantly, philosophical differences. There is so much talent at Pixar, and we remain enormous fans of their films. However, it is also a culture where women and people of color do not have an equal creative voice.”

http://ew.com/movies/2017/11/21/rashida-jones-addresses-pixar-exit-john-lasseter-leave/

http://variety.com/2017/film/news/rashida-jones-john-lasseter-toy-story-4-1202621286/

[Crash2Parties]

2. known as the Lasseter,"

"...insiders told the industry publication that his behavior went beyond hugging to “grabbing, kissing, making comments about physical attributes.”

The report says women at Pixar employed a defensive move which prevented the executive from putting his hand on their legs.

[muriel_volestrangler]

3. Locking - this seems to be a blog about Disney, mostly the vacation side of things

and the hosts don't think it qualifies as a "reputable mainstream blog" for news, as the LBN rules require. Please repost in GD. Thanks.