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Variety Thinks ‘No One Takes [Its] Reviews Seriously,’ Which Is Probably Why It Fired Its Critics [Rubes]

Published on March 11, 2010 By

Gossip Girl

Joshua Newton, the director of Iron Cross, forced Variety to spike a critical review of his film from the web because he'd purchased a $400,000 Oscar campaign in the paper. But that wasn't enough—now he's considering suing.

Newton, a British filmmaker whose Holocaust revenge drama turned out (Read more...)

Director Threatens to Sue Variety Over Oscar Shakedown Scheme [For Your Consideration]

Published on March 4, 2010 By

Gossip Girl

Joshua Newton, the director of Iron Cross, forced Variety to spike a critical review of his film from the web because he'd purchased a $400,000 Oscar campaign in the paper. But that wasn't enough—now he's considering suing.

Newton, a British filmmaker whose Holocaust revenge drama turned out (Read more...)

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