One day before Disney debuts its new Broadway musical, “Frozen,” the studio’s theatrical group president has been accused of sexually harassing employees. According to a Wall Street Journal investigation published on February 21, Thomas Schumacher “has offended numerous employees over the years with explicit language and behavior, including comments about subordinates’ sexual attractiveness, discussions about pornography and walking through the office in a bathrobe while boasting he had nothing on underneath, according to people who said they witnessed the episodes.”
The newspaper chronicled accusations dating back to the ’90s, when Bruce Williams — a former employee in Disney’s story-development department — said that his then-boss made “salacious and inappropriate” comments toward him, including “compliments on my ass.” Williams said he reported Schumacher’s behavior to two supervisors in 1994, and Disney’s human-resources department responded by saying, “We’ve spoken to Tom and he apologizes,” adding, “this time I think he’s heard us.
The newspaper chronicled accusations dating back to the ’90s, when Bruce Williams — a former employee in Disney’s story-development department — said that his then-boss made “salacious and inappropriate” comments toward him, including “compliments on my ass.” Williams said he reported Schumacher’s behavior to two supervisors in 1994, and Disney’s human-resources department responded by saying, “We’ve spoken to Tom and he apologizes,” adding, “this time I think he’s heard us.
- 2/21/2018
- by Jenna Marotta
- Indiewire
Thomas Schumacher, president of Disney Theatrical Productions, has been accused of workplace sexual misconduct and harassment.
In a new report, The Wall Street Journal spoke with former employees that described Schumacher's use of inappropriate language and lewd remarks about their appearance.
Ex-staffer Bruce Williams worked in a Disney story-development department in 1994 that was then overseen by Schumacher. He has accused his former boss of making unwanted advances that included comments about his appearance. Another employee, Jane Buchanan, reported to Disney inappropriate language used by Schumacher while she worked for him in 2006.
Schumacher, a prolific producer, has been...
In a new report, The Wall Street Journal spoke with former employees that described Schumacher's use of inappropriate language and lewd remarks about their appearance.
Ex-staffer Bruce Williams worked in a Disney story-development department in 1994 that was then overseen by Schumacher. He has accused his former boss of making unwanted advances that included comments about his appearance. Another employee, Jane Buchanan, reported to Disney inappropriate language used by Schumacher while she worked for him in 2006.
Schumacher, a prolific producer, has been...
- 2/21/2018
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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