- It’s proabably no surprise to you fine folks reading this site, but articles are running rampant that the Disney/Miramax split is indeed official today, with the announcement formally made. We’re going to run down all that press in a minute for you, which basically confirms that Harvey and Bob will start their own company, leaving the legacy of fine work behind in the Disney vaults, along with the company that they personally named to honor their family. Oh, and ALL the Miramax flicks. What this means for the View Askew stuff, and future rights to DVD releases, etc…we’re not sure. Seems like it’s all going to work out fine for us, though.
Dimension comes with them. Miramax stays behind and will get a new leader by July. Harvey and Bob will stay part time with Disney through September. They’re planning to do 15 to 20 films a year in the new shop, the FIRST of which was just greenlit: the Clerks sequel. How’s that for making some View Askew history, huh?
There’s more detail in the many press articles running across our desks today, so here’s a look at some of ‘em:
“…The Weinsteins will take with them relationships with directors Quentin Tarantino, Kevin Smith, Robert Rodriguez, Anthony Minghella and others who have become part of the company’s stable of loyal filmmakers.
The Weinstein’s new company will release 15 to 20 films a year, including co-productions with Disney, Weinstein said. It will also include other components, including the Internet and publishing, which will be detailed in the next few weeks, Weinstein said.”
Defamer – Weinstein’s Divorce A Done Deal
“…As the work at Miramax continues, we are also preparing to launch our new company in the near future, and look forward to spending time in both the LA and NY offices discussing with you our future plans and potential employment opportunities with our new company. While, under our new agreement with Disney, we have agreed to certain changes, including not making new financial commitments towards the development, acquisition or production of projects on behalf of Miramax, this does not apply to our activities for our new Company, and we plan to immediately begin scouting out new projects for it to pursue.”
Indiewire – Weinstein’s Leaving Miramax, Will Form New Company; Brothers Taking Dimension Label, Leaving All Film Libraries at Disney
“”Harvey and Bob’s unprecedented 12-year association with Disney will go down in the motion picture annals for its unparalleled contributions to independent filmmaking and the entrepreneurial creative spirit they fostered within a corporate environment,” said Michael Eisner, CEO, The Walt Disney Company. “The Weinstein’s passion and enthusiasm for film are infinite and will thrive wherever their vision takes them.””
We’ll keep you posted on any news with this breaking story. Harvey and Bob are bringing the best talent with them, and can’t wait to see the projects they back as the new company sets up shop. It’s a very exciting time for us all!
