Martin Scorsese’s Bill Clinton docu stalled over control issuesJanuary 24, 2015 - 12:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A documentary about former U.S. president Bill Clinton is stalled for indefinite time as his wife Hilary Rodham Clinton is expected to soon announce her candidacy for 2016 presidential run. The Clintons allegedly demanded more control over the interview questions and the final cut, AceShowbiz reports. Coming from Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese, the project was filmed during the last two years as the former president was making philanthropic trips to Africa and other places. It was backed by HBO which produced films about Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush in the past. According to New York Times, the Clintons didn't want to risk any possible unflattering camera angle that could provide ammo against Hilary's campaign. It was also reported that there was an open question about how the daughter, Chelsea Clinton, might figure in the film or on the production team. "It's not happening soon but that doesn't mean it's not going to happen," a rep for HBO said of the documentary. Meanwhile, Matt McKenna, a spokesman for Bill Clinton, branded the rumored control issues "inaccurate." Chelsea's camp also dismissed report that she sought to join the production. Scorsese hasn't commented on the matter, but he once said in 2012 that the movie would "provide greater insight into this transcendent figure." Bill Clinton himself at the time said he was pleased to become the subject of a "legendary director." Top stories The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. The festival made the news public on March 19, saying that “several options are considered in order to preserve its running” Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |