With lawsuits pending, Trump's business empire could not withstand the close scrutiny of a presidential campaign, and even his kids might have been muddied. Wayne Barrett, who first exposed Trump's ties to organized crime in his 1992 book, looked into the Donald's most recent business dealings and discovered:
• One associate who was an "unindicted co-conspirator" in a massive 2000 stock swindle-and escaped prison only by helping to convict 19 others, including six members of New York crime families • Two associates who served prison time on cocaine charges • Another partner prosecuted for trafficking underage girls after a dramatic helicopter raid on a yacht off the Turkish coast • A pending lawsuit against Trump Soho that alleges daughter Ivanka, among others, made fraudulent misrepresentations
Related story on The Daily Beast: Trump to McCain: 'You're Hired!'
"I had no idea I would get hammered in the way I've been hammered," Donald Trump declared in New Hampshire...
• One associate who was an "unindicted co-conspirator" in a massive 2000 stock swindle-and escaped prison only by helping to convict 19 others, including six members of New York crime families • Two associates who served prison time on cocaine charges • Another partner prosecuted for trafficking underage girls after a dramatic helicopter raid on a yacht off the Turkish coast • A pending lawsuit against Trump Soho that alleges daughter Ivanka, among others, made fraudulent misrepresentations
Related story on The Daily Beast: Trump to McCain: 'You're Hired!'
"I had no idea I would get hammered in the way I've been hammered," Donald Trump declared in New Hampshire...
- 5/26/2011
- by Wayne Barrett
- The Daily Beast
Go behind the scenes of ‘The Irishman‘ to hear what SFX Foreman’s Rob Tyrell of Tyrell Effects and Rental from Chesterfield, Mi and Russel Tyrrell have to say about blowing things up.
Hear Rob talk about working smart and safe as well as buying supplies locally, while Russel runs you through an on-set car explosion in which they explode a series of 1970’s era cars on “just another day on the job.”
Exploding cars on the set of 'The Irishman' movie
You’ll see the safety measures used on the set of a movie including wiring doors, towing cars and handling explosives. Great for aspiring filmmakers and action fans alike!
More explosions from ‘The Irishman’
‘The Irishman’ Blows Up in Detroit, Cleveland and Beyond
More videos from ‘The Irishman’
‘The Irishman’: Interview with Costume Designer Melissa Bruning
Hair and Costumes for ‘The Irishman’ - Behind the...
Hear Rob talk about working smart and safe as well as buying supplies locally, while Russel runs you through an on-set car explosion in which they explode a series of 1970’s era cars on “just another day on the job.”
Exploding cars on the set of 'The Irishman' movie
You’ll see the safety measures used on the set of a movie including wiring doors, towing cars and handling explosives. Great for aspiring filmmakers and action fans alike!
More explosions from ‘The Irishman’
‘The Irishman’ Blows Up in Detroit, Cleveland and Beyond
More videos from ‘The Irishman’
‘The Irishman’: Interview with Costume Designer Melissa Bruning
Hair and Costumes for ‘The Irishman’ - Behind the...
- 10/14/2009
- by Dave
- MovieSet.com
While promoting the production of ‘The Irishman,’ we’ve found there are many disparate niches of fans for this film. For example, Vincent D’Onofrio, Christopher Walken, Val Kilmer, Ray Stevenson and many of the other actors have dedicated fan groups and dozens of fan sites and busy message boards.
Ray Stevenson as Danny Greene in 'The Irishman'
There are folks who have a personal association with the Cleveland mob wars and others who care mostly that the film is made in Detroit. Then of course, there are mafia movies fans And also the historians and researchers who adeptly chronicle every nuance of the situations, characters and compare/contrast the reality with the movies.
A perfect example of the latter is the New Criminologist who published an deep-dive article into the story by Ron Chepesiuk called The Irishman: Inside an Upcoming Major Hollywood Mob Flick.
For those...
Ray Stevenson as Danny Greene in 'The Irishman'
There are folks who have a personal association with the Cleveland mob wars and others who care mostly that the film is made in Detroit. Then of course, there are mafia movies fans And also the historians and researchers who adeptly chronicle every nuance of the situations, characters and compare/contrast the reality with the movies.
A perfect example of the latter is the New Criminologist who published an deep-dive article into the story by Ron Chepesiuk called The Irishman: Inside an Upcoming Major Hollywood Mob Flick.
For those...
- 10/14/2009
- by Dave
- MovieSet.com
Check out our latest ‘The Irishman‘ Video.
Costume Designer Melissa Bruning sits down to talk about creating the illusion of reality in a period piece through proper wardrobe selection. She discusses her research into the clothes of the era and introduces the wardrobe staff that keep the continuity of the cast’s clothing correct from scene to scene.
The Irishman Synopsis
‘The Irishman’ chronicles the rise and fall of infamous Cleveland gangster Danny Greene (Ray Stevenson), who engaged in a power struggle with the Italian mob. Greene was as an upstart longshoreman union rep and later became a cocky, legendarily difficult-to-kill troublemaker in the world of organized crime in the 1970’s.
Based on the real story of mobster Danny Greene, Christoper Walken will play the loan shark and nightclub owner Shondor Birns and Val Kilmer is a Cleveland police detective who befriends Greene.
The incredible ensemble cast includes Vinnie Jones,...
Costume Designer Melissa Bruning sits down to talk about creating the illusion of reality in a period piece through proper wardrobe selection. She discusses her research into the clothes of the era and introduces the wardrobe staff that keep the continuity of the cast’s clothing correct from scene to scene.
The Irishman Synopsis
‘The Irishman’ chronicles the rise and fall of infamous Cleveland gangster Danny Greene (Ray Stevenson), who engaged in a power struggle with the Italian mob. Greene was as an upstart longshoreman union rep and later became a cocky, legendarily difficult-to-kill troublemaker in the world of organized crime in the 1970’s.
Based on the real story of mobster Danny Greene, Christoper Walken will play the loan shark and nightclub owner Shondor Birns and Val Kilmer is a Cleveland police detective who befriends Greene.
The incredible ensemble cast includes Vinnie Jones,...
- 10/8/2009
- by Kyle Zahar
- MovieSet.com
MovieSet.com Exclusive: Next up from the set of ‘The Irishman‘ filming in Detroit features a montage of scenes from this based-on-real-life story of an Irish/Italian mafia conflict in Cleveland. Take a peek behind the scenes of ‘The Irishman’ to see not only explosions, stunts, and special effects, but also shots of actors Ray Stevenson, Vinnie Jones, Val Kilmer and Linda Cardellini working on the set.
See all the videos, stills and news from the set of ‘The Irishman’ after the break …
The Irishman Synopsis
‘The Irishman’ chronicles the rise and fall of infamous Cleveland gangster Danny Greene (Ray Stevenson), who engaged in a power struggle with the Italian mob. Greene was as an upstart longshoreman union rep and later became a cocky, legendarily difficult-to-kill troublemaker in the world of organized crime in the 1970’s.
Based on the real story of mobster Danny Greene, Christoper Walken will play the...
See all the videos, stills and news from the set of ‘The Irishman’ after the break …
The Irishman Synopsis
‘The Irishman’ chronicles the rise and fall of infamous Cleveland gangster Danny Greene (Ray Stevenson), who engaged in a power struggle with the Italian mob. Greene was as an upstart longshoreman union rep and later became a cocky, legendarily difficult-to-kill troublemaker in the world of organized crime in the 1970’s.
Based on the real story of mobster Danny Greene, Christoper Walken will play the...
- 9/15/2009
- by Dave
- MovieSet.com
Tiff kicks off tomorrow and we’re excited to see that some films we’ve followed through production are screening at this notable film fest in Toronto. You can check out some great coverage resources in the Toronto International Film Fest - The MovieSet Dossier and Tiff’ers on the Scene in Toronto ~ Film Previews and Fest Tips.
Alas, we’re not on the ground but friend of MovieSet, Jonathan Dana, the Executive Producer of ‘The Irishman‘ is in “The Big Smoke” spreading the word about his forthcoming story of an Irish/Italian mafia conflict in Cleveland while he clinks glasses with the industry.
"Do you wanna make a deal?" Scene from the set of 'The Irishman'
Meanwhile from the set, ‘The Irishman’ production team filming in Detroit has gathered a variety of behind-the-scenes interviews with actors including Christopher Walken, Val Kilmer, Vincent D’Onofrio and lead man...
Alas, we’re not on the ground but friend of MovieSet, Jonathan Dana, the Executive Producer of ‘The Irishman‘ is in “The Big Smoke” spreading the word about his forthcoming story of an Irish/Italian mafia conflict in Cleveland while he clinks glasses with the industry.
"Do you wanna make a deal?" Scene from the set of 'The Irishman'
Meanwhile from the set, ‘The Irishman’ production team filming in Detroit has gathered a variety of behind-the-scenes interviews with actors including Christopher Walken, Val Kilmer, Vincent D’Onofrio and lead man...
- 9/12/2009
- by Dave
- MovieSet.com
“His reckless, ‘no one can touch me’ attitude is interesting”
MovieSet.com Exclusive: Next up from the set of ‘The Irishman‘ filming in Detroit is another MovieSet exclusive video featuring actor Paul Sorvino (’Repo,’ ‘The Genetic Opera’) in the role of Tony Salerno in this real-life story of an Irish/Italian mafia conflict in Cleveland.
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Ray Stevenson discusses his character ‘Danny Greene’ in ‘The Irishman’
Vincent D’Onofrio in ‘The Irishman’ - Interview about his character John Nardi
Vinnie Jones in ‘The Irishman’ - Interview about acting as a Union Thug
Val Kilmer from the set of ‘The Irishman’ discussing the story and violence
Linda Cardellini on set of ‘The Irishman’ playing Joan...
MovieSet.com Exclusive: Next up from the set of ‘The Irishman‘ filming in Detroit is another MovieSet exclusive video featuring actor Paul Sorvino (’Repo,’ ‘The Genetic Opera’) in the role of Tony Salerno in this real-life story of an Irish/Italian mafia conflict in Cleveland.
More Videos from ‘The Irishman’ movie Hair and Costumes for ‘The Irishman’ - Behind the Scenes Video
Exploding Cars in ‘The Irishman’ - Behind the Scenes Video
Christopher Walken - Interview from the set of ‘The Irishman’
Ray Stevenson discusses his character ‘Danny Greene’ in ‘The Irishman’
Vincent D’Onofrio in ‘The Irishman’ - Interview about his character John Nardi
Vinnie Jones in ‘The Irishman’ - Interview about acting as a Union Thug
Val Kilmer from the set of ‘The Irishman’ discussing the story and violence
Linda Cardellini on set of ‘The Irishman’ playing Joan...
- 9/4/2009
- by Kyle Zahar
- MovieSet.com
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