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JamesG · 11-09-2017, 09:45 PM

FX Says Louis C.K. is "Under Review" after Sexual Misconduct Claims
by Michael O'Connell
Nov. 9, 2017

In the wake of the latest damning testimonials against a prominent entertainment industry figure, Louis C.K.'s future TV and film prospects are in doubt — and he's got a lot of them.

He has creator and executive producer credits on two current FX comedies, Zach Galifianakis' "Baskets" and Pamela Adlon's "Better Things". (His main series Louie hasn't aired a new episode since 2015 and its future is up in the air.)

A statement from FX Networks and FX Productions reads:

“We are obviously very troubled by the allegations about Louis C.K. published in The New York Times today. The network has received no allegations of misconduct by Louis C.K. related to any of our 5 shows produced together over the past 8 years.

FX Networks and FXP take all necessary actions to protect our employees and thoroughly investigate any allegations of misconduct within our workplace. That said, the matter is currently under review.”

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/liv...ations-1056707

JamesG · 11-10-2017, 05:53 PM

FX Cuts Ties with Louis C.K. Following Sexual Misconduct
by Lesley Goldberg
Nov. 10, 2017

FX is cutting ties with Louis C.K. following the comedian and producer's sexual misconduct.

Quote:

Today, FX Networks and FX Productions are ending our association with Louis C.K. We are cancelling the overall deal between FX Productions and his production company, Pig Newton. He will no longer serve as executive producer or receive compensation on any of the four shows we were producing with him – "Better Things", "Baskets", "One Mississippi" and "The Cops".

Louis has now confirmed the truth of the reports relating to the five women victimized by his misconduct, which we were unaware of previously. As far as we know, his behavior over the past eight years on all five series he has produced for FX Networks and/or FX Productions has been professional.

However, now is not the time for him to make television shows. Now is the time for him to honestly address the women who have come forth to speak about their painful experiences, a process which he began today with his public statement.

FX Networks and FX Productions remain committed to doing everything we can to ensure that all people work in an environment that is safe, respectful and fair, and we will continue our review of all of these productions to ensure that was and is the case.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/liv...onduct-1057201

TMC · 01-23-2018, 10:35 PM

An emotional Zach Galifianakis says Louis CK “grosses me out”
“It was so disruptive in a harmful way to so many people,” Galifianakis said of CK, who had to be removed as executive producer of his FX comedy Baskets. “We just kind of put our heads down and worked on the new season,” he told Vulture. He added: “This is the poison of celebrity culture: The fact that someone can think that just because they’re loved, they can do what they want. It grosses me out…That’s all I want to say.”

11-09-2017, 09:45 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,011	FX Cuts Ties w/ Louis C.K. after Sexual Assault Claims *FX Says Louis C.K. is "Under Review" after Sexual Misconduct Claims* by Michael O'Connell Nov. 9, 2017 In the wake of the latest damning testimonials against a prominent entertainment industry figure, Louis C.K.'s future TV and film prospects are in doubt — and he's got a lot of them. He has creator and executive producer credits on two current FX comedies, Zach Galifianakis' "Baskets" and Pamela Adlon's "Better Things". (His main series Louie hasn't aired a new episode since 2015 and its future is up in the air.) A statement from FX Networks and FX Productions reads: “We are obviously very troubled by the allegations about Louis C.K. published in The New York Times today. The network has received no allegations of misconduct by Louis C.K. related to any of our 5 shows produced together over the past 8 years. FX Networks and FXP take all necessary actions to protect our employees and thoroughly investigate any allegations of misconduct within our workplace. That said, the matter is currently under review.” http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/liv...ations-1056707
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01-23-2018, 10:35 PM	#3
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 125,128	An emotional Zach Galifianakis says Louis CK “grosses me out” “It was so disruptive in a harmful way to so many people,” Galifianakis said of CK, who had to be removed as executive producer of his FX comedy Baskets. “We just kind of put our heads down and worked on the new season,” he told Vulture. He added: “This is the poison of celebrity culture: The fact that someone can think that just because they’re loved, they can do what they want. It grosses me out…That’s all I want to say.”