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Kevin Spacey’s long-awaited criminal trial in the U.K. over multiple sexual assault allegations has begun. The trial — due to last four weeks — started Wednesday morning U.K. time at London’s central Southwark Crown Court, with the first day mostly dedicated to getting the legal logistics in order. Spacey arrived around 9 a.m., wearing a dark blue suit, white blue shirt and pink tie. Later in the morning, judge Mark Wall swore in a jury of 12 (actually 14, with two people serving as spares).…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeKevin Spacey goes on trial in the Southwark Crown Court in London on Wednesday (28 June).The 63-year-old actor has been accused of sex offences against four men that prosecutors say occurred between 2001 and 2013.The House of Cards star previously denied 12 charges including sexual assault and indecent assault.In January, Spacey pleaded not guilty to three counts of indecent assault,…

Double Academy Award-winner Kevin Spacey, whose stellar acting career was derailed by sex assault allegations, goes on trial in London this week, accused of sexual offenses against four men in Britain. FILE - Actor Kevin Spacey leaves a court in New York, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. Double Academy Award-winner Kevin Spacey goes on trial in London this week, accused of sexual offenses against four men in Britain. Spacey, 63, faces a dozen charges, which he denies. His trial starts Wednesday at Southwark Crown Court.…

Kevin Spacey, Hollywood actor and 'MeToo' accused, says he already has producers waiting to sign him in their upcoming projects as soon as he's acquitted in the imminent UK sexual assault trial. (Also Read: ‘My work will live longer than I will’: Kevin Spacey says sexual assault allegations eventually ‘won’t mean anything’) Kevin Spacey says he's got only affection and support from his fans(AP) “I know that there are people right now who are ready to hire me the moment I am cleared of these charges in London.…

Kevin Spacey was the recipient of the Stella della Mole Award for lifetime achievement in Italy. On Monday, the actor was invited by the National Museum of Cinema in Turin, Italy to pick up the award and later attended a masterclass with the museum director on his life and career. He was attending his first public event since he pled not guilty to multiple sexual misconduct charges in London, England last week. The offences reportedly took place between 2001 and 2005. (Also read: Kevin Spacey wins $40 million New York…

Kevin Spacey has received a lifetime achievement award from the National Museum of Cinema in a ceremony in Turin, Italy. Spacey was given the Stella della Mole award by Vittorio Sgarbi, undersecretary to the Italian ministry of culture.In remarks quoted by the Hollywood Reporter, Sgarbi said: “Tonight we’re witnessing Kevin Spacey’s comeback … The one living through cinema is an immortal man, and it is precisely him that we are awarding this prize to tonight.”In response, Spacey said he thanked the museum for having “the…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeKevin Spacey was given a lifetime achievement award by Italy’s National Museum of Cinema in Turin on Monday (16 January).At the event, the actor gave his first speaking engagement in more than five years, during which time the actor has faced a string of sexual abuse allegations.“I have been so honoured to have been part of the creative process with so many remarkable people,” Spacey…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeKevin Spacey has been cast in a new film role one week after it was announced that he will face seven new sexual offence charges.The House of Cards star is currently facing 12 charges in the UK, including charges of indecent assault, sexual assault and causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent.On Monday (28 November), Variety reported that Spacey had been booked for…

Over the past few years, there’s been a seismic change in the entertainment industry. The #MeToo movement started a larger conversation about powerful men in the film world, with a number of accusations being made regarding sexual misconduct. Actor Anthony Rapp was the first person to make an accusation against Kevin Spacey, leading more to come out and Spacey being fired from his job on House of Cards. The two faced off in court recently, and Rapp has broken his silence over losing the trial against the Seven actor. …

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeAnthony Rapp has spoken about his civic lawsuit against Kevin Spacey in his first public comments since the trial was wrapped up in October this year.Rapp, who is known for his performances in Star Trek: Discovery and in the original Broadway production of Rent, had sought $40m (£36m) in damages after alleging that a then-26-year-old Spacey made an “unwanted sexual advance” towards him…