Leah Remini’s defamation and harassment suit against the Church of Scientology is far from dead, but it’s constitutionally wounded.
In a March 12 split final ruling from Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Randolph Hammock (read it here), the David Miscavige-led organization has prevailed on getting significant portions of the ex-Scientologist’s action stricken on First Amendment grounds. However, parts of Remini’s harassment claims, “allegations of surveillance” and the tortious inference claim remain in the case going forward.
Having issued a tentative ruling on these matters weeks ago, and overseen hearings in Dta on January 16 and February 6, Judge Hammock’s final ruling doesn’t really contain anything anyone in the case didn’t know what coming. Still, even with an October 27, 2025, trial start date on the books right now, it would be foolish to say that Remini hasn’t suffered a setback from Scientology’s successful use of...
In a March 12 split final ruling from Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Randolph Hammock (read it here), the David Miscavige-led organization has prevailed on getting significant portions of the ex-Scientologist’s action stricken on First Amendment grounds. However, parts of Remini’s harassment claims, “allegations of surveillance” and the tortious inference claim remain in the case going forward.
Having issued a tentative ruling on these matters weeks ago, and overseen hearings in Dta on January 16 and February 6, Judge Hammock’s final ruling doesn’t really contain anything anyone in the case didn’t know what coming. Still, even with an October 27, 2025, trial start date on the books right now, it would be foolish to say that Remini hasn’t suffered a setback from Scientology’s successful use of...
- 3/14/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
The Church of Scientology hasn’t yet responded in court to Leah Remini’s harassment lawsuit filed earlier this month, but according to the Emmy winner, the David Miscavige-led organization has made some harsh moves in reaction.
“In the short period of time since Ms. Remini’s Complaint was filed, Ms. Remini and others have been subject to continued, aggressive harassment,” says an amended complaint from Remini put in the Los Angeles Superior docket on August 29 (read Remini’s amended complaint against Scientology here).
The amended complaint reiterates Remini’s earlier allegations in the original August 2 filing of retaliation by the Church for her public critiques of its policy and personnel. However, additionally Remini now is saying that since that initial complaint was filed she has been the victim of various acts of credit card fraud, lambasted by online trolls, accused directly by the Church of generating “threats of and actual violence against the Church,...
“In the short period of time since Ms. Remini’s Complaint was filed, Ms. Remini and others have been subject to continued, aggressive harassment,” says an amended complaint from Remini put in the Los Angeles Superior docket on August 29 (read Remini’s amended complaint against Scientology here).
The amended complaint reiterates Remini’s earlier allegations in the original August 2 filing of retaliation by the Church for her public critiques of its policy and personnel. However, additionally Remini now is saying that since that initial complaint was filed she has been the victim of various acts of credit card fraud, lambasted by online trolls, accused directly by the Church of generating “threats of and actual violence against the Church,...
- 8/31/2023
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Tom Cruise remains on top after all these years. Top Gun: Maverick earned nearly 1.5 billion at the box office, and scored six Oscar nominations, including Best Picture. But as great as his recent film work has been, some think most of his links to Scientology. Cruise is synonymous with the controversial religion now, but it was his first wife, Mimi Rogers, who introduced him to the church. The couple eventually divorced, and Rogers left Scientology for good. Like most stories related to the church, the story behind their split is strange and full of unconfirmed rumors.
How did Tom Cruise meet his first wife, Mimi Rogers? Tom Cruise and Mimi Rogers arrive at 1989 Oscars March 29, 1989 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion,Los Angeles, California. | Paul Harris/Getty Images
Cruise and Rogers started dating in 1985. In hindsight, it was probably a red flag that the pair couldn’t even agree on how they first met.
How did Tom Cruise meet his first wife, Mimi Rogers? Tom Cruise and Mimi Rogers arrive at 1989 Oscars March 29, 1989 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion,Los Angeles, California. | Paul Harris/Getty Images
Cruise and Rogers started dating in 1985. In hindsight, it was probably a red flag that the pair couldn’t even agree on how they first met.
- 2/8/2023
- by Garrett Burke
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Nicole Kidman is one of the most iconic stars in Hollywood, ever since rising to fame in the early ’90s. During her early years, her star power was enhanced by movies like Dead Calm and Far and Away. But her relationship with fellow actor Tom Cruise earned her a lot of press as well. Cruise, who is known for his dedication to Scientology, encouraged Kidman to get involved with the church. And according to some sources, Kidman totally immersed herself in Scientology for several years. She even took special courses so that she could understand the religion better.
When did Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise get married? (L-r): Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman in Los Angeles 1992 | Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images
The romance between Cruise and Kidman started in 1989, when the two starred together in the movie Days of Thunder. Cruise was already becoming one of Hollywood’s hottest commodities.
When did Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise get married? (L-r): Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman in Los Angeles 1992 | Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images
The romance between Cruise and Kidman started in 1989, when the two starred together in the movie Days of Thunder. Cruise was already becoming one of Hollywood’s hottest commodities.
- 2/5/2023
- by Christina Nunn
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Crash filmmaker and Million Dollar Baby screenwriter Paul Haggis was ordered to pay publicist Haleigh Breest 7.5 million after a jury found him liable for raping her in 2013, The New York Times reports.
The jury returned its verdict in the civil trial Thursday, Nov. 10, after about six hours of deliberation. Because it was a civil trial, Haggis was never facing prison time; however, on top of the 7.5 million in compensatory damages, he could also face extra punitive damages, which will be determined at a hearing on Monday.
Breest brought her suit...
The jury returned its verdict in the civil trial Thursday, Nov. 10, after about six hours of deliberation. Because it was a civil trial, Haggis was never facing prison time; however, on top of the 7.5 million in compensatory damages, he could also face extra punitive damages, which will be determined at a hearing on Monday.
Breest brought her suit...
- 11/10/2022
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Paul Haggis is liable to pay damages for forcing sex on Haleigh Breest in 2013, a civil jury decided Thursday, rejecting the “Crash” filmmaker’s three-pronged defense that he and the former publicist had consensual sex, that she was seeking revenge and a payday, and that somehow Scientology was behind it all.
A jury of four women and two men ordered Haggis to pay Breest 7.5 million and recommended punitive damages, which will be determined in a second phase starting Monday. Haggis has said the lawsuit, which sat on the runway for nearly six years, has already ruined him financially.
The New York jury began deliberating Thursday at 9:45 a.m. after 15 days of testimony that concluded Wednesday, and rendered their verdict just after 4:30 p.m. The panel found him liable on all three counts of rape and sexual abuse; because it was a civil trial, Haggis faces no jail or prison time.
A jury of four women and two men ordered Haggis to pay Breest 7.5 million and recommended punitive damages, which will be determined in a second phase starting Monday. Haggis has said the lawsuit, which sat on the runway for nearly six years, has already ruined him financially.
The New York jury began deliberating Thursday at 9:45 a.m. after 15 days of testimony that concluded Wednesday, and rendered their verdict just after 4:30 p.m. The panel found him liable on all three counts of rape and sexual abuse; because it was a civil trial, Haggis faces no jail or prison time.
- 11/10/2022
- by Josh Dickey
- The Wrap
Update:
A New York civil jury of six people will begin deliberations Thursday in a publicist’s rape case against Paul Haggis, after both sides wrapped their widely divergent versions of what happened between the two following a 2013 film premiere in Manhattan.
“This is a horror film by Paul Haggis, and only you can end it,” plaintiff’s lawyer Ilann Maazel told the jurors, who were dismissed Wednesday before getting to work. Breest is seeking unspecified damages, and had testified that she took the matter to civil court to have more control over how it was presented.
Jurors must first determine whether Haggis is liable for battery; then it would determine what sort of monetary damages to award Breest. Her lawyer revisited testimony and depositions from four women who said Haggis either sexually assaulted them or aggressively attempted to; those women are not suing, but presented supporting evidence throughout 15 days of testimony.
A New York civil jury of six people will begin deliberations Thursday in a publicist’s rape case against Paul Haggis, after both sides wrapped their widely divergent versions of what happened between the two following a 2013 film premiere in Manhattan.
“This is a horror film by Paul Haggis, and only you can end it,” plaintiff’s lawyer Ilann Maazel told the jurors, who were dismissed Wednesday before getting to work. Breest is seeking unspecified damages, and had testified that she took the matter to civil court to have more control over how it was presented.
Jurors must first determine whether Haggis is liable for battery; then it would determine what sort of monetary damages to award Breest. Her lawyer revisited testimony and depositions from four women who said Haggis either sexually assaulted them or aggressively attempted to; those women are not suing, but presented supporting evidence throughout 15 days of testimony.
- 11/9/2022
- by Josh Dickey
- The Wrap
Leah Remini attempted to boost Crash director Paul Haggis’ claim that the Church of Scientology is behind the rape allegation that’s landed him in New York civil court, Variety reports.
On Monday, Nov. 7, Remini testified, “Men and women who have been raped absolutely deserve justice. But in this case, it’s absolutely Paul who is the victim here.” Haggis was sued in 2017 by publicist Haleigh Breest, who accused the filmmaker of raping her and forcing her to perform oral sex on him in 2013.
Both Remini and Haggis are former Scientologists,...
On Monday, Nov. 7, Remini testified, “Men and women who have been raped absolutely deserve justice. But in this case, it’s absolutely Paul who is the victim here.” Haggis was sued in 2017 by publicist Haleigh Breest, who accused the filmmaker of raping her and forcing her to perform oral sex on him in 2013.
Both Remini and Haggis are former Scientologists,...
- 11/7/2022
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Leah Remini testified Monday as a character witness in the civil rape trial of fellow Scientology whistleblower Paul Haggis, telling the jury that she and the “Crash” director are among the top enemies of the church that will “gather anything they can to hurt you.”
But the “King of Queens” star, who appeared in the New York courtroom via videoconferences from her Beverly Hills home, did not establish any direct connection between Scientology and the accusations of Haleigh Breest, who is seeking unspecified damages from what she said was a violent rape at his Manhattan apartment in 2013.
Remini, who co-hosted the 2016 docuseries “Scientology and the Aftermath” with previous character witness Mike Rinder, said the trio comprises the top three “enemies” of the church. She said she’s been subject to “constant harassment and stalking” by church members who continue to show up at her house, and the homes of family...
But the “King of Queens” star, who appeared in the New York courtroom via videoconferences from her Beverly Hills home, did not establish any direct connection between Scientology and the accusations of Haleigh Breest, who is seeking unspecified damages from what she said was a violent rape at his Manhattan apartment in 2013.
Remini, who co-hosted the 2016 docuseries “Scientology and the Aftermath” with previous character witness Mike Rinder, said the trio comprises the top three “enemies” of the church. She said she’s been subject to “constant harassment and stalking” by church members who continue to show up at her house, and the homes of family...
- 11/7/2022
- by Josh Dickey
- The Wrap
Updated with more details: Leah Remini testified Monday that Paul Haggis, and not his accuser, is the real victim in his New York sexual assault civil trial.
The former King of Queens star and host of the Emmy-winning documentary series Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath – who, like Haggis, is a former member of the Church of Scientology — was the last witness for the Oscar-winning Crash filmmaker, whose lawyers rested their case on the trial’s 14th day.
Related: Paul Haggis Sexual Assault Civil Trial: Deadline’s Complete Coverage
Judge Sabrina Kraus sent jurors home after they heard from Remini, and from a retired spinal surgeon called by Haggis’ accuser, Haleigh Breest, to challenge his claim that he wasn’t physically capable of forcing sex on her.
Speaking over a live video link from Beverly Hills, Remini said that as a self-described advocate for survivors of abuse, she believes that...
The former King of Queens star and host of the Emmy-winning documentary series Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath – who, like Haggis, is a former member of the Church of Scientology — was the last witness for the Oscar-winning Crash filmmaker, whose lawyers rested their case on the trial’s 14th day.
Related: Paul Haggis Sexual Assault Civil Trial: Deadline’s Complete Coverage
Judge Sabrina Kraus sent jurors home after they heard from Remini, and from a retired spinal surgeon called by Haggis’ accuser, Haleigh Breest, to challenge his claim that he wasn’t physically capable of forcing sex on her.
Speaking over a live video link from Beverly Hills, Remini said that as a self-described advocate for survivors of abuse, she believes that...
- 11/7/2022
- by Sean Piccoli
- Deadline Film + TV
Following a three-day testimony where Paul Haggis admitted to having more than 20 extramarital affairs, the Oscar-winning director accused of rape called himself a “broken person” in court Friday and continued to deny he raped a publicist in 2013, per Variety.
“I’m a very flawed human being,” he told the New York civil court Friday. He also repeatedly denied that he raped film publicist Haleigh Breest, who claimed the Crash director forced her to perform oral sex on him and raped her following a movie premiere nine years ago.
“She did...
“I’m a very flawed human being,” he told the New York civil court Friday. He also repeatedly denied that he raped film publicist Haleigh Breest, who claimed the Crash director forced her to perform oral sex on him and raped her following a movie premiere nine years ago.
“She did...
- 11/5/2022
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Leah Remini, who like her friend Paul Haggis is a former Scientologist who left the church and became one of its most vocal critics, is expected to testify Monday on behalf of the “Crash” director fighting a civil lawsuit accusing him of rape.
Haggis’ lawyer Priya Chaudhry argued Friday that the defense should be allowed to call Remini as an 11th-hour witness to testify about “her personal experience with the various tactics used [by Scientology] to destroy her.”
Before the trial began, Haggis’ team won the right to argue that the church was somehow behind the suit brought by former events publicist Haleigh Breest, though they have yet to produce any evidence or testimony making that connection directly.
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Judge Sabrina Kraus heard Chaudry’s argument to bring Remini aboard as a last-minute material...
Haggis’ lawyer Priya Chaudhry argued Friday that the defense should be allowed to call Remini as an 11th-hour witness to testify about “her personal experience with the various tactics used [by Scientology] to destroy her.”
Before the trial began, Haggis’ team won the right to argue that the church was somehow behind the suit brought by former events publicist Haleigh Breest, though they have yet to produce any evidence or testimony making that connection directly.
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Paul Haggis Says Rape Accuser Haleigh Breest Giggled, Said She’s ‘Good at This’ Before Sex Encounter
Judge Sabrina Kraus heard Chaudry’s argument to bring Remini aboard as a last-minute material...
- 11/4/2022
- by Josh Dickey
- The Wrap
A judge ruled at Paul Haggis’ rape lawsuit trial that the defense could call on Leah Remini — who, like Haggis, is a former Scientologist — to testify as a character witness.
Before the trial started in Oct., it was reported that the actress and perhaps the Church’s most high-profile critic could be a potential witness for the defense. On Friday, the judge sided with the Haggis’ lawyers in allowing Remini to testify — over Zoom — in the trial’s coming days.
Remini’s testimony would attempt to lend credence to Haggis...
Before the trial started in Oct., it was reported that the actress and perhaps the Church’s most high-profile critic could be a potential witness for the defense. On Friday, the judge sided with the Haggis’ lawyers in allowing Remini to testify — over Zoom — in the trial’s coming days.
Remini’s testimony would attempt to lend credence to Haggis...
- 11/4/2022
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Updated with more testimony, 5:09 Pm: Back on the witness stand Thursday, Paul Haggis denied sexually assaulting any of the four Jane Does who have testified in support of Haleigh Breest, the New York woman who is suing the Oscar-winning filmmaker and former Church of Scientology member for allegedly raping her in 2013.
On the stand for a second day, Haggis finished his direct testimony in the sexual assault civil trial by saying these “terrible false allegations” had left him both “scared” and “humiliated.”
“I’m scared because I don’t know why women or anyone would lie about things like this, make up or twist the truth,” Haggis said more than seven hours into questioning by his lawyer, Priya Chaudhry. “I don’t know.”
In a halting voice, he said, “To see my daughters sitting in the courtroom right now, my son and my family, I’m humiliated by these false allegations.
On the stand for a second day, Haggis finished his direct testimony in the sexual assault civil trial by saying these “terrible false allegations” had left him both “scared” and “humiliated.”
“I’m scared because I don’t know why women or anyone would lie about things like this, make up or twist the truth,” Haggis said more than seven hours into questioning by his lawyer, Priya Chaudhry. “I don’t know.”
In a halting voice, he said, “To see my daughters sitting in the courtroom right now, my son and my family, I’m humiliated by these false allegations.
- 11/4/2022
- by Sean Piccoli
- Deadline Film + TV
The defense in the Paul Haggis rape trial had a busy Monday, calling several witnesses including the filmmaker’s adult daughter, a personal friend who said she once rejected Haggis’ advance without incident, a memory expert who previously testified in Harvey Weinstein’s New York trail and a former Scientologist who testified that church officials once ordered her to dig up dirt on the Oscar-winning “Crash” director.
The jury heard nearly two weeks of plaintiffs’ testimony in the civil trial being brought by Haleigh Breest, a former freelance events publicist who said Haggis pressured her to go to his Manhattan apartment after a 2013 movie premiere and raped her. Though the judge explained to the jury that both parties agree that Breest is not a Scientologist, and she testified that she was not being supported by the church in any way, Haggis’ team has continued to present its Scientology defense.
On Friday,...
The jury heard nearly two weeks of plaintiffs’ testimony in the civil trial being brought by Haleigh Breest, a former freelance events publicist who said Haggis pressured her to go to his Manhattan apartment after a 2013 movie premiere and raped her. Though the judge explained to the jury that both parties agree that Breest is not a Scientologist, and she testified that she was not being supported by the church in any way, Haggis’ team has continued to present its Scientology defense.
On Friday,...
- 11/1/2022
- by Josh Dickey
- The Wrap
Updated with afternoon session: The oldest daughter of filmmaker Paul Haggis said Monday there is “circumstantial” evidence of a Church of Scientology plot against her father, who is facing a rape accusation in New York civil court, after he walked away from the religious organization and became a vocal Scientology critic.
But Alissa Haggis, who quit the church as a teenager and came out as gay years before her father left Scientology, testified on cross-examination that she doesn’t know of any such plot. “There’s no way I could know that directly,” she said, repeating a refrain of the Haggis defense.
A former high-ranking Scientology official, Mike Rinder, testified on Friday that “nobody would have any knowledge of that” because Scientology uses subterfuge so effectively to attack and undermine its critics.
Another ex-Scientologist and Haggis friend, Shawna Lee Brakefield, said she feared the lawsuit was the church retaliating against him.
But Alissa Haggis, who quit the church as a teenager and came out as gay years before her father left Scientology, testified on cross-examination that she doesn’t know of any such plot. “There’s no way I could know that directly,” she said, repeating a refrain of the Haggis defense.
A former high-ranking Scientology official, Mike Rinder, testified on Friday that “nobody would have any knowledge of that” because Scientology uses subterfuge so effectively to attack and undermine its critics.
Another ex-Scientologist and Haggis friend, Shawna Lee Brakefield, said she feared the lawsuit was the church retaliating against him.
- 11/1/2022
- by Sean Piccoli
- Deadline Film + TV
A former high-ranking official in the Church of Scientology said Friday that the organization never forgets its enemies “until they are destroyed,” and he said that filmmaker Paul Haggis, who quit Scientology, remains one of its biggest targets.
Mike Rinder, an Australian who was Scientology’s top enforcer and who co-hosted the Emmy-winning docuseries Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath, was was the first witness for the defense in the New York sexual civil assault trial of Haggis.
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The Oscar-winning screenwriter of Crash and a major figure in a 2015 documentary exposé about Scientology,...
Mike Rinder, an Australian who was Scientology’s top enforcer and who co-hosted the Emmy-winning docuseries Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath, was was the first witness for the defense in the New York sexual civil assault trial of Haggis.
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- 10/29/2022
- by Sean Piccoli
- Deadline Film + TV
The two sides in the Paul Haggis civil rape trial haven’t agreed on much over the past week and a half, but they did reach an important consensus on Friday.
Judge Sabrina Kraus said that the Oscar winner’s lawyers and the legal team of his accuser Haleigh Breest say that there is “no evidence” supporting the allegation that Breest is connected to the Church of Scientology. Haggis, the writer of “Million Dollar Baby” and the filmmaker behind “Crash,” was a member of the church for 35 years, before leaving the organization in 2009 over its support of a California ballot initiative banning same-sex marriage. He has since spoken out publicly against its practices, most notably in an 2011 profile in the New Yorker.
Breest, a former freelance publicist for the Cinema Society, alleges that Haggis forced her to perform oral sex on him and then raped her in his Soho apartment in 2013 after a movie premiere.
Judge Sabrina Kraus said that the Oscar winner’s lawyers and the legal team of his accuser Haleigh Breest say that there is “no evidence” supporting the allegation that Breest is connected to the Church of Scientology. Haggis, the writer of “Million Dollar Baby” and the filmmaker behind “Crash,” was a member of the church for 35 years, before leaving the organization in 2009 over its support of a California ballot initiative banning same-sex marriage. He has since spoken out publicly against its practices, most notably in an 2011 profile in the New Yorker.
Breest, a former freelance publicist for the Cinema Society, alleges that Haggis forced her to perform oral sex on him and then raped her in his Soho apartment in 2013 after a movie premiere.
- 10/28/2022
- by Antonio Ferme and Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Michael Rinder, who like Paul Haggis vociferously turned on Scientology after leaving the church, testified Friday that he used to head Scientology’s Office of Special Affairs, the division that would relentlessly pursue the destruction of its “enemies” – but made no material connection to the civil rape case the “Crash” director is facing in New York.
Rinder said his office would use spies and private investigators to silence, “at all costs,” anyone referred to as a “suppressive person,” operating with a budget as much as 2 million per week. He when the church declares someone “fair game,” operatives were clear to find out “what their weaknesses are and you threaten them with it.”
“You blackmail the person into silence,” Rinder said. “Scientology will never admit to it.”
The church has, in fact, denied any involvement in the Haggis affair.
What Rinder did not say, however, was also notable: He did not...
Rinder said his office would use spies and private investigators to silence, “at all costs,” anyone referred to as a “suppressive person,” operating with a budget as much as 2 million per week. He when the church declares someone “fair game,” operatives were clear to find out “what their weaknesses are and you threaten them with it.”
“You blackmail the person into silence,” Rinder said. “Scientology will never admit to it.”
The church has, in fact, denied any involvement in the Haggis affair.
What Rinder did not say, however, was also notable: He did not...
- 10/28/2022
- by Josh Dickey
- The Wrap
Leah Remini’s A&e doc series, Scientology and the Aftermath, collected its second Emmy win tonight for its third and final season, with the EP and star expressing gratitude for the show’s recognition in its final year.
Handed out as part of the first night of a series of five Creative Arts Emmys livestreams, Remini was limited to a 30- second slot to deliver her speech, prerecorded before she knew whether she had won. “On behalf of my co-ep Mike Rinder, Ipc, Amy, our brave contributors, we thank you the voting academy for honoring us with a second Emmy,” she said. “It is especially touching to receive it in our final season. It’s been a painful but meaningful ride.”
It was a more muted speech than the one she delivered at 2017’s live Emmy event, where the show won for its first season, during which she joked that...
Handed out as part of the first night of a series of five Creative Arts Emmys livestreams, Remini was limited to a 30- second slot to deliver her speech, prerecorded before she knew whether she had won. “On behalf of my co-ep Mike Rinder, Ipc, Amy, our brave contributors, we thank you the voting academy for honoring us with a second Emmy,” she said. “It is especially touching to receive it in our final season. It’s been a painful but meaningful ride.”
It was a more muted speech than the one she delivered at 2017’s live Emmy event, where the show won for its first season, during which she joked that...
- 9/15/2020
- by Joe Utichi
- Deadline Film + TV
The Television Academy held the first of its five Creative Arts Emmy ceremonies on Monday night, virtually handing out trophies in 17 reality and non-fiction categories.
Netflix’s “Queer Eye” took home the night’s top prize for Outstanding Structured Reality Program, with other awards going to CNN’s “Apollo 11” documentary, Netflix’s “Cheer” and VH1’s “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” See the complete list of winners below.
Hosted by “Nailed It’s” Nicole Byer, Monday’s ceremony was the first of four online Creative Arts Emmys ceremonies this week, followed by a fifth live broadcast on Fxx on Saturday.
Among the nominees in categories spanning casting, cinematography, editing, writing and more were long-running favorites like “Survivor” and “Top Chef,” as well as new series like Netflix’s quarantine-hit “Tiger King” and the HBO docuseries “McMillion$.”
Monday’s awards covered reality and non-fiction, with variety categories to follow on Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday will cover scripted,...
Netflix’s “Queer Eye” took home the night’s top prize for Outstanding Structured Reality Program, with other awards going to CNN’s “Apollo 11” documentary, Netflix’s “Cheer” and VH1’s “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” See the complete list of winners below.
Hosted by “Nailed It’s” Nicole Byer, Monday’s ceremony was the first of four online Creative Arts Emmys ceremonies this week, followed by a fifth live broadcast on Fxx on Saturday.
Among the nominees in categories spanning casting, cinematography, editing, writing and more were long-running favorites like “Survivor” and “Top Chef,” as well as new series like Netflix’s quarantine-hit “Tiger King” and the HBO docuseries “McMillion$.”
Monday’s awards covered reality and non-fiction, with variety categories to follow on Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday will cover scripted,...
- 9/15/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Game Show Network has set Leah Remini to host People Puzzler, a new game show that takes inspiration from the celebrity magazine’s crossword puzzles. It will premiere in early 2021, reps told Deadline.
The half-hour episodes will see three contestants test their pop culture savvy to complete the magazine’s crossword puzzles. The first to finish the puzzle will move on to the show’s Fast Puzzle Bonus Round for the chance to win a cash prize.
The new Game Show Network program marks another hosting gig for the Emmy-nominated Remini.
In January the actress and writer signed a first-look deal with Critical Content to develop more unscripted programming through her No Seriously production company. The first project under the new deal is Seeking Justice, with Remini and her Scientology and the Aftermath partner Mike Rinder teaming for the anthology docuseries. Seeking Justice aims to investigate and hold other...
The half-hour episodes will see three contestants test their pop culture savvy to complete the magazine’s crossword puzzles. The first to finish the puzzle will move on to the show’s Fast Puzzle Bonus Round for the chance to win a cash prize.
The new Game Show Network program marks another hosting gig for the Emmy-nominated Remini.
In January the actress and writer signed a first-look deal with Critical Content to develop more unscripted programming through her No Seriously production company. The first project under the new deal is Seeking Justice, with Remini and her Scientology and the Aftermath partner Mike Rinder teaming for the anthology docuseries. Seeking Justice aims to investigate and hold other...
- 7/30/2020
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Leah Remini, creator, host and producer of A+E’s Emmy-winning docuseries Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath, has signed an exclusive first-look deal with independent content studio Critical Content to develop and produce unscripted programming through her No Seriously production company.
Under the pact with Critical Content, led by CEO Tom Forman and Studio President Jenny Daly, Remini will spearhead series across multiple genres that address subjects from advocacy and victims’ rights, to family and comedy.
The first project under the deal is Seeking Justice, an anthology docuseries which reunites Remini with her Aftermath partner Mike Rinder. It will investigate, infiltrate, and hold accountable other groups and organizations that have for too long gotten away with physical, mental, and sexual abuse, including victims of Scientology.
“Whether in front of the camera or behind it, Leah is a passionate storyteller, completely fearless, totally hilarious” said Forman and Daly in a joint statement.
Under the pact with Critical Content, led by CEO Tom Forman and Studio President Jenny Daly, Remini will spearhead series across multiple genres that address subjects from advocacy and victims’ rights, to family and comedy.
The first project under the deal is Seeking Justice, an anthology docuseries which reunites Remini with her Aftermath partner Mike Rinder. It will investigate, infiltrate, and hold accountable other groups and organizations that have for too long gotten away with physical, mental, and sexual abuse, including victims of Scientology.
“Whether in front of the camera or behind it, Leah is a passionate storyteller, completely fearless, totally hilarious” said Forman and Daly in a joint statement.
- 1/27/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Leah Remini's groundbreaking, Emmy award-winning A&e series Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath is coming to an end. After three seasons of shining a light on the shocking and deeply disturbing alleged practices of the church, the show will wrap up with a two-hour special filmed in front of a live studio audience that includes former Church of Scientology members. The final episode is set to air on Monday, Aug. 26, ahead of which Remini sat down with The Hollywood Reporter to discuss the impact the show has made on her life.
"Most people, when they get out of an abusive relationship, hopefully start doing the work to heal. I just haven't been able to do that. It's opened up a can of worms for me," Remini, 49, explained. "I didn't know, as a parishioner, that these things were going on . . . you don't truly understand what's going on. You see me,...
"Most people, when they get out of an abusive relationship, hopefully start doing the work to heal. I just haven't been able to do that. It's opened up a can of worms for me," Remini, 49, explained. "I didn't know, as a parishioner, that these things were going on . . . you don't truly understand what's going on. You see me,...
- 8/17/2019
- by Quinn Keaney
- Popsugar.com
Leah Remini’s “Scientology and the Aftermath” docu-series is coming to an end after three seasons on A+E Networks.
However, the network has revealed that a two-hour special, airing Aug. 26, will act as a curtain call for the series. The special will reportedly cover the sexual assault allegations leveled at the Church of Scientology and Danny Masterson in particular.
“Scientology and the Aftermath” is presented by Remini and fellow former Scientologist Mike Rinder.
“Mike and I will always be grateful to A&e for giving us a platform to expose Scientology and give the victims a chance to be heard. Without the A&e team’s support ‘The Aftermath’ wouldn’t be what we intended,” said Remini in a statement. “We recognized it was time to move on to the next chapter and help people in new ways. We thank our viewers for caring in the way that you do. It means everything to us.
However, the network has revealed that a two-hour special, airing Aug. 26, will act as a curtain call for the series. The special will reportedly cover the sexual assault allegations leveled at the Church of Scientology and Danny Masterson in particular.
“Scientology and the Aftermath” is presented by Remini and fellow former Scientologist Mike Rinder.
“Mike and I will always be grateful to A&e for giving us a platform to expose Scientology and give the victims a chance to be heard. Without the A&e team’s support ‘The Aftermath’ wouldn’t be what we intended,” said Remini in a statement. “We recognized it was time to move on to the next chapter and help people in new ways. We thank our viewers for caring in the way that you do. It means everything to us.
- 8/15/2019
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
Leah Remini’s groundbreaking Scientology series is coming to an end after three seasons. Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath will conclude with a two-hour series finale special airing Monday, August 26 at 9 Pm Et/Pt, A&e said Thursday.
In the finale, which will be filmed for the first time in front of a live studio audience, Remini and Mike Rinder will “explore stories of how Church of Scientology policies have hindered members from reporting instances of abuse and sexual assault to the authorities,” according to the official description. They will speak to ex-Scientologists who share their stories of abuse at the hands of other Scientologists, and describe how the policies are aimed at preventing the alleged crimes from becoming public. A panel of legal, psychological and law-enforcement experts also will provide insight into the impact Scientology’s practices have had on its former parishioners and advise how they can seek...
In the finale, which will be filmed for the first time in front of a live studio audience, Remini and Mike Rinder will “explore stories of how Church of Scientology policies have hindered members from reporting instances of abuse and sexual assault to the authorities,” according to the official description. They will speak to ex-Scientologists who share their stories of abuse at the hands of other Scientologists, and describe how the policies are aimed at preventing the alleged crimes from becoming public. A panel of legal, psychological and law-enforcement experts also will provide insight into the impact Scientology’s practices have had on its former parishioners and advise how they can seek...
- 8/15/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
“Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath” will end after three seasons on A&e with an “explosive” two-hour special, the cable channel said Thursday.
Here’s the description for the series finale, which will air Monday, Aug. 26 at 9/8c on A&e:
Filmed for the first time in front of a live studio audience, Remini and Mike Rinder explore stories of how Church of Scientology policies have hindered members from reporting instances of abuse and sexual assault to the authorities. They will speak to a number of ex-Scientologists who share their stories of abuse at the hands of other Scientologists, and describe how these policies are aimed at preventing the alleged crimes from becoming public. The episode will also feature a panel of legal, psychological and law-enforcement experts, who provide insight into the impact Scientology’s practices have had on its former parishioners and advise how they can seek justice...
Here’s the description for the series finale, which will air Monday, Aug. 26 at 9/8c on A&e:
Filmed for the first time in front of a live studio audience, Remini and Mike Rinder explore stories of how Church of Scientology policies have hindered members from reporting instances of abuse and sexual assault to the authorities. They will speak to a number of ex-Scientologists who share their stories of abuse at the hands of other Scientologists, and describe how these policies are aimed at preventing the alleged crimes from becoming public. The episode will also feature a panel of legal, psychological and law-enforcement experts, who provide insight into the impact Scientology’s practices have had on its former parishioners and advise how they can seek justice...
- 8/15/2019
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
It's the end of the line for Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath. Following three seasons—36 episodes—Leah Remini announced the series will close with a two-hour finale on Monday, Aug. 26 at 9 p.m. on A&e. The special finale, which will have a live studio audience, a first for the series, features Remini and Mike Rinder exploring stories about Church of Scientology policies. A panel of legal, psychological and law-enforcement experts will be involved to provide insights into Scientology's practices. "Mike and I will always be grateful to A&e for giving us a platform to expose Scientology and give the victims a chance to be heard. Without the A&e team's support The...
- 8/15/2019
- E! Online
Several prominent documentary producers lauded the fact that the medium has seen a major resurgence in recent years during Variety’s TV Summit on Wednesday.
“People are starving for the truth,” said Lance Bass, former Nsync member and producer of the documentary “The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story.” “It’s crazy how all of our stories are all about lying and people are gravitating to this lie they want to believe. If you give them any excuse, they are going to believe it wholeheartedly. It’s a weird time right now. You can prove that this is wrong but they still won’t believe it, so it’s important for us to tell our stories just to combat that any way we can.”
The panel, moderated by Variety‘s Daniel Holloway, also featured Leah Remini, executive producer and host of the A&e docuseries “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath;” Danny Gabai,...
“People are starving for the truth,” said Lance Bass, former Nsync member and producer of the documentary “The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story.” “It’s crazy how all of our stories are all about lying and people are gravitating to this lie they want to believe. If you give them any excuse, they are going to believe it wholeheartedly. It’s a weird time right now. You can prove that this is wrong but they still won’t believe it, so it’s important for us to tell our stories just to combat that any way we can.”
The panel, moderated by Variety‘s Daniel Holloway, also featured Leah Remini, executive producer and host of the A&e docuseries “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath;” Danny Gabai,...
- 6/13/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
In recognition for her work on the documentary series, Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath, Leah Remini will receive the first-ever Impact Award from the Critics' Choice Real TV Awards next month.
The award ceremony focuses on excellence in nonfiction, scripted and reality content across broadcast, cable and streaming platforms.
Season three of Scientology and the Aftermath saw Remini and her co-host Mike Rinder continuing to investigate the controversial organization in greater detail.
Among the major Critics' Choice contenders, RuPaul's Drag Race leads with five nominations this year including for competition series, ensemble cast in an unscripted series ...
The award ceremony focuses on excellence in nonfiction, scripted and reality content across broadcast, cable and streaming platforms.
Season three of Scientology and the Aftermath saw Remini and her co-host Mike Rinder continuing to investigate the controversial organization in greater detail.
Among the major Critics' Choice contenders, RuPaul's Drag Race leads with five nominations this year including for competition series, ensemble cast in an unscripted series ...
- 5/29/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Leah Remini isn't just exposing Scientology. This week, A&E announced season three of Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath will premiere in November.
The new season of the docuseries will see Remini and Mike Rinder "meet with former members of a different organization - the Jehovah's Witnesses - and explore how other groups besides Scientology can subvert and exploit belief."
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The new season of the docuseries will see Remini and Mike Rinder "meet with former members of a different organization - the Jehovah's Witnesses - and explore how other groups besides Scientology can subvert and exploit belief."
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- 10/20/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Paul Haggis Calls Rape Accusations Against Him ‘Fiction,’ Admits to ‘Consensual’ Oral Sex
In a new court filing, Paul Haggis acknowledges that he had oral sex with a woman who has accused him of rape, but says the encounter was entirely consensual.
In a response to the lawsuit filed against him by Haleigh Breest, a publicist who said Haggis raped her in 2013, the Academy Award-winning director said the accusations are “shocking and scandalous claims of fiction.”
“All sexual activity and interactions between the parties were consensual,” Haggis said in court documents, obtained by TheWrap. He also denies that Breest “lost consciousness as a result of any act.”
Also Read: Paul Haggis Accused of Rape in Lawsuit; Filmmaker Denies Claim in Separate Suit
In December, after Breest filed her lawsuit, Haggis filed a countersuit saying that the publicist had attempted to extort $9 million from him in exchange for withholding her suit.
In a new court filing, Paul Haggis acknowledges that he had oral sex with a woman who has accused him of rape, but says the encounter was entirely consensual.
In a response to the lawsuit filed against him by Haleigh Breest, a publicist who said Haggis raped her in 2013, the Academy Award-winning director said the accusations are “shocking and scandalous claims of fiction.”
“All sexual activity and interactions between the parties were consensual,” Haggis said in court documents, obtained by TheWrap. He also denies that Breest “lost consciousness as a result of any act.”
Also Read: Paul Haggis Accused of Rape in Lawsuit; Filmmaker Denies Claim in Separate Suit
In December, after Breest filed her lawsuit, Haggis filed a countersuit saying that the publicist had attempted to extort $9 million from him in exchange for withholding her suit.
- 8/28/2018
- by Itay Hod
- The Wrap
The first season of A&E’s award-winning docuseries Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath explored the disconnection and breaking up of families stemming from the controversial religion. In the forthcoming third season, Remini and her co-host Mike Rinder continue to dive into the religion they were once part of to explore other abusive practices. The pair were joined on the Contenders stage with Co-Editor-in-chief Mike Fleming, Jr. to talk about how the new season of the series continues to expose details about the religion that have affected them and many others.
“You’re never a victim of Scientology — you’re not allowed to be a victim,” said Remini. “You don’t hear these stories when you’re in it — they keep these kinds of abuses very confidential. And members don’t tell other members for fear of being retaliated against.” Rinder also points out that they have opened the...
“You’re never a victim of Scientology — you’re not allowed to be a victim,” said Remini. “You don’t hear these stories when you’re in it — they keep these kinds of abuses very confidential. And members don’t tell other members for fear of being retaliated against.” Rinder also points out that they have opened the...
- 4/15/2018
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
One of the women accusing Paul Haggis of sexual misconduct has written a piece for The Hollywood Reporter, explaining why she’s chosen to remain anonymous and denying allegations from Haggis (who has continually maintained his innocence), Leah Remini, and Mike Rinder (of A&E’s “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath”) that the accusations are part of a smear...
- 1/17/2018
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Leah Remini is defending Paul Haggis after the director was accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women.
In an open letter published on the personal blog of Scientology critic Mike Riner, Remini’s co-host on A&E series Scientology and the Aftermath, the two call the allegations against Haggis “suspect” due to the director’s severed ties with the Church of Scientology.
Earlier this month, three women anonymously accused Haggis — a former Scientologist — of sexual misconduct. Two of the accusations included rape. Haggis has denied all allegations.
“Those who accuse without going to law enforcement, those who seek hush money to keep their stories secret,...
In an open letter published on the personal blog of Scientology critic Mike Riner, Remini’s co-host on A&E series Scientology and the Aftermath, the two call the allegations against Haggis “suspect” due to the director’s severed ties with the Church of Scientology.
Earlier this month, three women anonymously accused Haggis — a former Scientologist — of sexual misconduct. Two of the accusations included rape. Haggis has denied all allegations.
“Those who accuse without going to law enforcement, those who seek hush money to keep their stories secret,...
- 1/16/2018
- by Jodi Guglielmi
- PEOPLE.com
“Scientology and the Aftermath” co-hosts Leah Remini and Mike Rinder are defending Paul Haggis after the “Crash” screenwriter was accused of sexual misconduct, stating in an open letter that the accusations against Haggis come from information gathered about him during Scientology auditing sessions. “We expect the next ‘revelations’ about Paul Haggis in this campaign to destroy him to be based on information culled from his scientology files in the form of more ‘anonymous’ accusers, hiding behind a lawyer who will never have to disclose who is paying their bill,” Remini and Rinder said in the letter, which was published on...
- 1/15/2018
- by Ashley Boucher
- The Wrap
Ex-Scientologist actor Leah Remini, along with her “Scientology and the Aftermath” co-host Mike Rinder, have written a lengthy open letter on the sexual assault allegations levelled against Canadian director Paul Haggis. The letter was posted to Rinder’s website, which regularly features posts about Scientology. Remini’s and Rinder’s show seeks to bring down the religion, claiming it...
- 1/15/2018
- by Chris Jancelewicz
- ET Canada
Leah Remini has written an open letter along with Mike Rinder, her co-host of the A&E docu-series “Scientology and the Aftermath,” in which the pair defend “Crash” director and fellow ex-Scientologist Paul Haggis against multiple sexual misconduct allegations, including two rape claims. Haggis was accused of sexual harassment and abuse by four women in a January 5 report from the Associated Press. Three of the four women spoke anonymously.
Read More:‘Crash’ Director Paul Haggis Accused of Sexual Misconduct, Including Two Rapes
“Paul Haggis deserves, based on his record as a gentleman and humanitarian, to be judged when all the evidence has been taken under penalty of perjury in a court of law,” Remini and Rinder write in the letter. “Because claims of anonymous accusers who have Not gone to law enforcement are not credible.”
Haggis left the Church of Scientology in 2009 after being a member for 35 years. Remini followed in...
Read More:‘Crash’ Director Paul Haggis Accused of Sexual Misconduct, Including Two Rapes
“Paul Haggis deserves, based on his record as a gentleman and humanitarian, to be judged when all the evidence has been taken under penalty of perjury in a court of law,” Remini and Rinder write in the letter. “Because claims of anonymous accusers who have Not gone to law enforcement are not credible.”
Haggis left the Church of Scientology in 2009 after being a member for 35 years. Remini followed in...
- 1/15/2018
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
Leah Remini and Mike Rinder have released a lengthy statement on the sexual misconduct and assault accusations being leveled against Oscar-winning filmmaker and prominent Scientology defector Paul Haggis.
"Paul Haggis deserves, based on his record as a gentleman and humanitarian, to be judged when all the evidence has been taken under penalty of perjury in a court of law," wrote the co-hosts of A&E's Scientology and the Aftermath in an open letter posted on Monday. "Because claims of anonymous accusers who have Not gone to law enforcement are not credible."
Haggis left the church after 35 years in 2009...
"Paul Haggis deserves, based on his record as a gentleman and humanitarian, to be judged when all the evidence has been taken under penalty of perjury in a court of law," wrote the co-hosts of A&E's Scientology and the Aftermath in an open letter posted on Monday. "Because claims of anonymous accusers who have Not gone to law enforcement are not credible."
Haggis left the church after 35 years in 2009...
- 1/15/2018
- by THR Staff
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
On Tuesday night’s episode of “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath”, the ex-Scientologist, along with her co-host Mike Rinder, her own mother and three other former members, divulged some of Scientology‘s biggest secrets. All Scientologists, regardless of rank, work their way through Dianetics studies and courses — which can sometimes consume decades of an individual’s […]...
- 9/6/2017
- by Chris Jancelewicz
- ET Canada
The second season of “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath” premieres next week, and Leah Remini, along with her co-host Mike Rinder, has big plans. More specifically, Remini hopes that through the pair’s in-depth research of Scientology and its “abusive practices,” the U.S. federal government will eventually step in and conduct a thorough investigation of […]...
- 8/10/2017
- by Martin Holmes
- ET Canada
Leah Remini, who exposed many alleged abuses by The Church of Scientology in the first season of her A&E documentary series, Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath, is gearing up for Season 2, and there is no dearth of new information to impart. Remini, along with fellow ex-Scientologist bigwig Mike Rinder, is pulling out all the stops in Season 2, […]...
- 5/31/2017
- by Chris Jancelewicz
- ET Canada
A&E Network will premiere a new two-hour stand-alone special episode of the breakout limited series Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath. The special, Merchants of Fear, will air Monday, May 29 from 9 to 11 Pm Et/Pt. In the two-hour special, Leah Remini and Mike Rinder explore the historical relationship between the Church of Scientology and its often vocal critics. A series of special guests candidly describe their personal experiences investigating controversial…...
- 5/22/2017
- Deadline TV
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Leah Remini: Scientology And The Aftermath
Network | A&E
Created By | Leah Remini (King of Queens), with Eli Holzman and Aaron Saidman (True Life, Undercover Boss)
Number Of Episodes | 7 (plus two “Ask Me Anything” specials) in Season 1
Episode Length | 60 mins.
Premise | Sitcom star Remini, who was brought up in...
Leah Remini: Scientology And The Aftermath
Network | A&E
Created By | Leah Remini (King of Queens), with Eli Holzman and Aaron Saidman (True Life, Undercover Boss)
Number Of Episodes | 7 (plus two “Ask Me Anything” specials) in Season 1
Episode Length | 60 mins.
Premise | Sitcom star Remini, who was brought up in...
- 4/20/2017
- TVLine.com
Did you think it had been cancelled? A&E has renewed the Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath TV show for a second season. Remini, Eli Holzman, Aaron Saidman, Devon Hammonds, Amy Savitsky, and Elaine Frontain Bryant executive produce. Check out the A&E press release, below, for more information.A docu-series hosted by the former King of Queens vet, Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath features former members of the Church of Scientology, discussing their experiences and what drove them to leave, as well as long-time outside critics. The first season featured interviews with Amy Scobee, Mike Rinder, Paulette Cooper, Mark Headley, Aaron Smith-Levin, Steve Hassan and Lawrence Wright.Read More…...
- 3/15/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
After being a member from the time she was nine, Leah Remini left the Church of Scientology nearly four years ago. The actress has been open about her experiences with the controversial religion since her departure, not only in the memoir “Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology” but, more recently, her A&E docuseries “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath.”
In the show’s most recent episode, Mike Rinder — a former high-ranking executive in the Church — reveals that John Travolta asked him to read the “Pulp Fiction” screenplay before accepting his part in the film.
Read More: Church of Scientology Criticizes A&E for Canceling Kkk Docuseries While Promoting Leah Remini’s Show
“I’ve got a story about this that I’m not sure I should really tell,” Rinder begins. “When Quentin Tarantino approached John Travolta for a role in ‘Pulp Fiction,’ John asked me to review the script to tell him what I thought,...
In the show’s most recent episode, Mike Rinder — a former high-ranking executive in the Church — reveals that John Travolta asked him to read the “Pulp Fiction” screenplay before accepting his part in the film.
Read More: Church of Scientology Criticizes A&E for Canceling Kkk Docuseries While Promoting Leah Remini’s Show
“I’ve got a story about this that I’m not sure I should really tell,” Rinder begins. “When Quentin Tarantino approached John Travolta for a role in ‘Pulp Fiction,’ John asked me to review the script to tell him what I thought,...
- 1/22/2017
- by Indiewire Staff
- Indiewire
This week's episode of Scientology and the Aftermath was supposedly prompted by accusations that host and former church member Leah Remini has "incited hate crimes" against the organization. Eager to find out more, she and fellow defector Mike Rinder paid a visit to one of the people who supposedly committed the hate crimes that Remini incited. Here's what she – and we – learned from her visit with the Brandon Reisdorf and his family, as well as three journalists who’ve spent their careers writing about, and allegedly enduring harassment, from the organization.
- 1/11/2017
- Rollingstone.com
This week's episode of A&E's Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath focused on the story of Aaron Smith-Levin, a Scientologist for 29 years who left the Church in 2014. Here are five things we learned from last night's show, courtesy of Mr. Smith-Levin's story.
1.Winning tax exemption from the Ira legitimized Scientology to some of its own followers
Like many longtime Church members, Smith-Levin joined as a child when his mother started taking courses and working for the organization. He told Remini that he distinctly remembers becoming actually invested...
1.Winning tax exemption from the Ira legitimized Scientology to some of its own followers
Like many longtime Church members, Smith-Levin joined as a child when his mother started taking courses and working for the organization. He told Remini that he distinctly remembers becoming actually invested...
- 1/4/2017
- Rollingstone.com
Leah Remini’s tell-all series targeting the Church of Scientology has had no shortage of shocking claims, but Tuesday’s episode may be the most disturbing. Related: Leah Remini Tells Church Of Scientology To Bring It Remini and her “Scientology and the Aftermath” co-host Mike Rinder travelled to Denver, Colorado, to meet with former Sea Organization members […]...
- 12/28/2016
- by Shakiel Mahjouri
- ET Canada
This week's episode of A&E's Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath saw the host and fellow former Scientologist Mike Rinder traveling to Colorado to meet with Marc and Claire Headley, the former Sea Org executives who left the Church in 2005. Here's five things we learned from last night's episode.
1. "Whoever controls the public relations, controls the world."
The show details how Marc Headley signed his billion-year contract when he was just 15, and was sent to work at Golden Era Productions, the Church's audio/video production company which puts out the organization's promotional materials.
1. "Whoever controls the public relations, controls the world."
The show details how Marc Headley signed his billion-year contract when he was just 15, and was sent to work at Golden Era Productions, the Church's audio/video production company which puts out the organization's promotional materials.
- 12/28/2016
- Rollingstone.com
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