'Gotti' Biopic Not Suffering from Travolta Scandal

In view of our article about the scuttling of this project we believe it is only fair to present this, from Radar Online:

Media reports that filming of the Gotti biopic has been affected by the negative publicity John Travolta has endured over the masseur sex scandal are not true, RadarOnline.com is exclusively reporting.

In fact, a source close to the production tells RadarOnline.com that producers of the film and the Gotti family are fully supporting the actor and that filming is scheduled to begin later this year.[Note: emphasis added.]

Seven men, including three masseurs, have accused the Pulp Fiction star of sexual misconduct. Travolta's attorney has vehemently denied the allegations.

"The producers of the Gotti film, as well as the Gotti family, fully support John Travolta 110 percent, and the allegations that have surfaced against him haven't harmed the project in any way, shape or form," Steve Honig, publicist for Fiore Films, producers of the project, tells RadarOnline.com. "I can't be more clear about this, this does not impact the film in any way, shape or form. Filming is scheduled to begin later this year and we will be making an announcement shortly about distribution for the movie. It's a very exciting time, and we are all looking forward to filming begining.""...

Read rest: John Travolta's Sex Scandal Isn't Effecting Gotti Biopic

Comments

  1. ON again OFF again? What is actually happening? I wish they'd just simmer down and get to work already. Constipated with excitement for the trailer.

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  2. I know -- it is nuts. Been trying to reach Fiore forever. I'd love to see this film -- if it is ever made -- especially with all the big names tied to it...

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