David C. Glasser

David Glasser is a film executive and producer. He was founder of Cutting Edge Entertainment, President of The Weinstein Company and, Harvey Weinstein's right-hand man before becoming CEO of 101 Studios after the Weinstein brother's downfall for rape and sexual misconduct.^[1]

History

Glasser began his career in film production in the 1990s, initially through Cutting Edge Entertainment, which produced independent films like Narc and One Eyed King. He later co-founded Splendid Pictures in partnership with a German media company. In 2008, he joined TWC, eventually rising to COO as Harvey Weinstein's right-hand man and, playing a major role in the company's international sales and distribution. He briefly left in 2015 but returned shortly after, staying until the company's collapse in 2018.^[1]

He went on to found 101 Studios, the producer of Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone and Lioness TV shows, with David Hutkin.

Legal and controversies

Glasser's career has been overshadowed by multiple lawsuits and controversies:

Money Laundering Allegations: In the 1990s, Glasser's company was reportedly used to launder money from a stock manipulation scheme tied to Roy Ageloff and the Genovese crime family, Ageloff was later convicted of racketeering.^[2]

Tax Liens: Over two decades, state and federal tax authorities filed liens against him, amounting to millions of dollars.^[1]

Weinstein Company Fallout: Amid TWC's implosion due to Harvey Weinstein's sexual misconduct scandal, Glasser was criticized for his proximity to Weinstein and perceived failure to address the toxic workplace culture in his position which oversaw the human resources department. His attempt to become the CEO of a restructured TWC was blocked by the New York Attorney General, leading to his dismissal in 2018.^[1]

Glasser faced numerous lawsuits throughout his career, including a notable case involving actor Alec Baldwin over unpaid fees and a $5 million judgment in a loan dispute.^[3]^[4]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d "David Glasser was the Weinstein Co.'s 'third brother.' Will his firing be enough to save the business?". Los Angeles Times. 2018-02-18. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
^ Maddaus, Gene (2017-10-13). "Weinstein Co. President David Glasser Linked to Felon's Money Laundering Case (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
^ Fabrikant, Geraldine (September 21, 2003). "TALKING MONEY WITH: Alec Baldwin; Living Paycheck to Paycheck (All of Them Big)". The New York Times.
^ Maddaus, Gene (2022-05-13). "David Glasser, 'Yellowstone' Producer and Former Weinstein Co. Executive, Sued Over Personal Debt". Variety. Retrieved 2024-11-21.

[:0-1] "David Glasser was the Weinstein Co.'s 'third brother.' Will his firing be enough to save the business?". Los Angeles Times. 2018-02-18. Retrieved 2024-11-21.

[2] Maddaus, Gene (2017-10-13). "Weinstein Co. President David Glasser Linked to Felon's Money Laundering Case (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2024-11-21.

[3] Fabrikant, Geraldine (September 21, 2003). "TALKING MONEY WITH: Alec Baldwin; Living Paycheck to Paycheck (All of Them Big)". The New York Times.

[4] Maddaus, Gene (2022-05-13). "David Glasser, 'Yellowstone' Producer and Former Weinstein Co. Executive, Sued Over Personal Debt". Variety. Retrieved 2024-11-21.

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