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Title: Les Moonves
Post by: Piper on July 27, 2018, 03:09:33 PM
(Reuters) - U.S. broadcasting and media company CBS Corp (CBS.N) said on Friday it was investigating allegations of personal misconduct by its chief executive Leslie Moonves ahead of an upcoming New Yorker article that is expected to detail the claims.

“Upon the conclusion of that investigation, which involves recently reported allegations that go back several decades, the board will promptly review the findings and take appropriate action,” CBS said in a statement.

It was not clear when exactly the New Yorker would publish its story or what its contents would be. Moonves and the New Yorker did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

The allegations come as Moonves is locked in a battle over control of CBS with the company’s largest shareholder, National Amusements Inc, owned by Shari Redstone and her father Sumner Redstone who proposed merging CBS with media company Viacom Inc (VIAB.O), also owned by National Amusements.

Full story:     https://www.reuters.com/article/us-cbs-moonves/cbs-shares-tumble-on-report-of-sexual-misconduct-by-ceo-moonves-idUSKBN1KH264 (https://www.reuters.com/article/us-cbs-moonves/cbs-shares-tumble-on-report-of-sexual-misconduct-by-ceo-moonves-idUSKBN1KH264)
Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: Maanca on July 27, 2018, 03:14:40 PM
Looks like the Wheel of MeToo has landed on Moonves now.
Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: BourkieBoy on July 27, 2018, 06:45:13 PM
What will happen for TAR, Survivor and BB, if Moonves is sacked?
Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: DavidJunior on July 27, 2018, 07:34:47 PM
Depends on who takes his place, should he get sacked

This news is the most concerning regarding TAR for me, tbh
Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: jb542 on July 27, 2018, 08:29:36 PM
Imo nothing. CBS Entertainment President Kelly Kahl renews the shows and schedules them. He has more interest in their reality content than the last president. It was his idea to give TAR the Wednesday slot. His idea to renew CBB. Les looks over CBSTV's spending, ratings, and new show development.
Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: theschnauzers on July 27, 2018, 09:32:51 PM
What will happen for TAR, Survivor and BB, if Moonves is sacked?

Imo nothing. CBS Entertainment President Kelly Kahl renews the shows and schedules them. He has more interest in their reality content than the last president. It was his idea to give TAR the Wednesday slot. His idea to renew CBB. Les looks over CBSTV's spending, ratings, and new show development.
He is a she.

Also, the problem in the era of #MeToo is that some of these claims are decades old, when social mores and attitudes were different. I'm not defending such abuses, but just pointing out that times have changed, and it is awkward and dangerous to apply contemporary attitudes on things that happened then. Also, it is possible such claims can't be validated. So exercise caution on this.
Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: georgiapeach on July 28, 2018, 12:24:19 AM
Les Moonves has been a huge supporter of TAR and has saved us more than once.

Let's not get ahead of ourselves here.

I believe this is the article being quoted: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/08/06/les-moonves-and-cbs-face-allegations-of-sexual-misconduct?mbid=social_twitter
Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: BourkieBoy on July 28, 2018, 05:02:10 AM
Don't forget, Moonves also owns Channel Ten over here in Australia.

Could this mean that shows such as Australian Survivor and the rumoured TAR Australia 4 be affected, if is found guilty?

https://www.9news.com.au/world/2018/07/28/16/13/les-moonves-cbs-boss-accused-of-sexual-harrassment
Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: jb542 on July 28, 2018, 06:09:29 AM

He is a she.


Kelly is a man.





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Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: georgiapeach on July 28, 2018, 07:37:16 AM
Just to clarify.
Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: georgiapeach on July 28, 2018, 07:49:51 AM
I have moved this topic here so the Discussion of this can continue.

Fair to report on the news and speculate on how this could affect TAR.

But as in ANY legal issue, all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: georgiapeach on July 30, 2018, 01:03:29 PM
Unfortunately, this post involves both topics. So bear with me.
The CBS board of directors is meeting today, and is expected to make some sort of statement/announcement regarding the Moonves situation, including his taking a temporary leave of absence as CEO and/or chairman, and devising an investigation plan over the allegations. The board vice chairman is Shari Redstone. So it's not clear what the board may decide.

Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: theschnauzers on July 30, 2018, 05:14:15 PM
Here's the most pertinent part of the Deadline.com update on this situation:

Quote
CBS today said its Board of Directors is in the process of selecting outside counsel to conduct an independent investigation into the allegations facing Chairman and CEO Les Moonves.

As well as letting Moonves keep his position despite multiple claims of sexual misconduct, the board Monday also postponed the annual shareholder meeting, which had been set for August 10. The meeting had already been pushed back from May amid the legal war between CBS and shareholder National Amusements.

No other action was taken on the matter at today’s board meeting, the company said.[/quote

https://deadline.com/2018/07/les-moonves-still-cbs-ceo-but-shareholder-meeting-postponed-as-board-seeks-outside-counsel-on-misconduct-allegations-1202436559/
Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: georgiapeach on July 30, 2018, 08:33:17 PM
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/30/business/media/moonves-cbs-board-investigation.html
Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: georgiapeach on August 02, 2018, 09:56:16 AM
https://deadline.com/2018/08/cbs-board-of-directors-appoints-special-committee-to-oversee-les-moonves-investigation-1202438523/
Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: georgiapeach on August 05, 2018, 11:51:21 AM
https://deadline.com/2018/08/les-moonves-scandal-kelly-kahl-addresses-sexual-harassement-cbs-tca-1202440306/
Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: theschnauzers on August 22, 2018, 08:59:20 PM
https://variety.com/2018/biz/news/leslie-moonves-daniel-petrocelli-lawyer-sexual-misconduct-1202914215/?ref=yfp
Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: georgiapeach on September 06, 2018, 01:18:11 PM
https://money.cnn.com/2018/09/06/media/les-moonves-cbs-exit-talks/index.html
Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: georgiapeach on September 09, 2018, 01:04:52 PM
Breaking News: Les Moonves to step down in the next few hours as more harassment charges surface.

Announcement expected before AM tomorrow.




https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/09/business/les-moonves-longtime-cbs-chief-may-be-gone-by-monday.html
Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: BourkieBoy on September 09, 2018, 05:17:17 PM
Who will take over?

I'm shocked!
Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: jfarbzz on September 09, 2018, 05:54:36 PM
Could this affect TAR in any way? I sure hope not.
Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: Piper on September 09, 2018, 06:16:00 PM
Quote
Joe Ianniello, CBS chief operating officer, is expected to be named interim CEO and the board will launch a search, the sources said.

National Amusements has also agreed to not raise the possibility of a merger between CBS and Viacom Inc for about two years, which it had all but abandoned before CBS sued its shareholder in the spring, two sources said.

CBS and National Amusements declined to comment.

https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/cbs-settles-lawsuit-over-company-control-moonves-resign-185208698--finance.html
Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: Cyzoran on September 09, 2018, 06:24:25 PM
Could this affect TAR in any way? I sure hope not.

It’s tough to say. Most likely depends on the success of 31. If it doesn’t do well new CEO might feel pressured to end it.
Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: theschnauzers on September 09, 2018, 07:39:12 PM
Most likely an new outside CEO would defer to the management team in place for a time. The COO who becomes the acting CEO is unlikely to make any major moves not recommended to him by that management team.

Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: Gra1162 on September 09, 2018, 10:37:48 PM
Who will take over?

I'm shocked!
Me too :o
Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: georgiapeach on September 10, 2018, 03:52:55 AM
https://deadline.com/2018/09/les-moonves-leaves-complicated-legacy-at-cbs-1202460800/
Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: Gra1162 on September 10, 2018, 05:24:40 AM
This might also have a major change on BB cause host Julie Chen is Les Mooves wife and maybe after this season Julie may not be the host
Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: georgiapeach on September 10, 2018, 08:02:18 AM
Unless she decides to cut the ties with CBS herself, there should be no issues with her continuing with BB.

Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: Cyzoran on September 10, 2018, 08:07:38 AM
Unless she decides to cut the ties with CBS herself, there should be no issues with her continuing with BB.
She has been quoted that she is "going to stand by her man" not matter what. I don't know if that mean leaves when he leaves, or just support him through it all. It'll be interesting.
Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: redskevin88 on September 12, 2018, 07:05:17 AM
https://redshopeweekly2016.wordpress.com/2018/09/12/cbs-ceo-fired-over-sexual-assault-allegations/
Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: georgiapeach on September 17, 2018, 07:33:10 AM
Nice article about what may be in store for CBS now:

http://tvrev.com/cbs-future-moonves-fager-departure/#.W5-eBGzQZPY
Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: BourkieBoy on September 18, 2018, 01:13:03 AM
Interesting!

Julie Chen will depart as host for The Talk, but will STAY as host of Big Brother

'I'm Julie Chen-Moonves. Goodnight!'

https://tvtonight.com.au/2018/09/julie-chen-to-depart-the-talk-us.html
Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: georgiapeach on September 18, 2018, 03:24:59 AM
https://money.cnn.com/2018/09/17/media/julie-chen-leaving-the-talk/index.html

Announcement expected today.
Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: georgiapeach on September 19, 2018, 06:56:01 AM
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/julie-chen-leave-cbs-daytime-show-talk-n910621

She is committed to finishing this season of BB.  After that remains unclear but at this time it seems likely she will continue as the BB host.
Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: georgiapeach on September 19, 2018, 11:17:44 AM
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/julie-chen-officially-exits-the-talk/
Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: theschnauzers on September 21, 2018, 12:01:25 AM
I read on Deadline.com earlier Thursday that Julie’s current contract runs through next summer (BB 21), and with the casting call aired tonight one would assume that season is a go.
Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: georgiapeach on September 23, 2018, 12:33:33 PM
NBC losing its Chairman too: http://infosurhoy.com/cocoon/saii/xhtml/en_GB/news-summary/bob-greenblatt-nbc-entertainment-chairman-to-step-down-reports-say/
Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: georgiapeach on September 25, 2018, 08:22:51 PM
CBS on Tuesday named Richard Parsons as interim chairman of its board of directors.

2 other Board members step down,


https://www.cnbc.com/2018/09/26/cbs-names-richard-parsons-interim-chairman-of-board-after-moonves-exit.html
Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: theschnauzers on September 26, 2018, 09:47:42 AM
Unlike under Moonves, the interim board chairman and the interim CEO are different people.
Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: georgiapeach on September 28, 2018, 06:26:48 PM
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-cbs-receives-subpoenas-regarding-investigation-of-former-chief-les/
Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: georgiapeach on September 28, 2018, 07:07:14 PM
https://www.disneyabcpress.com/abc/pressrelease/exclusive-interview-with-actress-illeana-douglas-who-accused-les-moonves-of-sexual-misconduct-tuesday-oct-2-on-abcs-the-view/
Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: jb542 on September 28, 2018, 08:01:43 PM
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-cbs-receives-subpoenas-regarding-investigation-of-former-chief-les/
Is the NY DA investigating CBS or Moonves? Does this mean Les could possibly be charged with something? Kinda confused.
Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: georgiapeach on September 28, 2018, 08:31:31 PM
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-cbs-receives-subpoenas-regarding-investigation-of-former-chief-les/
Is the NY DA investigating CBS or Moonves? Does this mean Les could possible be charged with something? Kinda confused.

From what I can see, they are investigating the charges against Moonves, and requesting related info from CBS.
Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: theschnauzers on September 29, 2018, 01:47:08 AM
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-cbs-receives-subpoenas-regarding-investigation-of-former-chief-les/
Is the NY DA investigating CBS or Moonves? Does this mean Les could possible be charged with something? Kinda confused.

From what I can see, they are investigating the charges against Moonves, and requesting related info from CBS.
I’ve read it may delve into the widespread claims of covering up the harassment and abuse in the New York jurisdiction as well if they uncover specific evidence. (Similar to how other states have been looking into widespread coverups of abuse in the Catholic Church.)
Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: georgiapeach on October 03, 2018, 08:03:06 PM
Heads are rolling at CBS...


https://deadline.com/2018/10/cbs-fires-ncis-new-orleans-showrunner-brad-kern-1202474815/

https://deadline.com/2018/10/cbs-executive-vinnie-favale-placed-leave-allegations-sexual-homophobic-language-1202475593/


Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: georgiapeach on October 18, 2018, 06:16:04 PM
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/all/cbs-names-showtime-execs-top-roles-company-considers-post-moonves-n921861
Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: theschnauzers on October 18, 2018, 08:22:32 PM
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/all/cbs-names-showtime-execs-top-roles-company-considers-post-moonves-n921861
Should be noted all the other CBS executives, except the CFO, remain in place.
Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: georgiapeach on October 23, 2018, 08:10:16 AM
http://fortune.com/2018/10/22/cbs-board-strauss-zelnick-richard-parsons/
Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: georgiapeach on November 14, 2018, 03:54:04 AM
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2018/11/the-redstone-saga-faces-another-new-turn
Title: Re: Les Moonves
Post by: georgiapeach on February 17, 2019, 05:56:40 PM
New venture:

https://deadline.com/2019/02/les-moonves-new-company-moon-rise-unlimited-technologies-entertainment-1202553256/