Unfortunately, the reports were speculation bordering on fake news, Travolta toldthe publicationon Wednesday.
Ed is a fan of mine and of the Gotti story, and really wanted to see the movie.
I invited his group, they saw it and bought it.
Credit: Lionsgate
He continued: That is the simple explanation for this.
It wasnt easy to get Lionsgate to give it up.
We signed this deal about three weeks ago, to purchase back the film from Lionsgate.
Our mistake was we should have said something right then, and discussed our plan for the film.
We didnt anticipate this speculation that is so grossly wrong.
Earlier Tuesday, Connolly took to social media to call various reports theGottis release shuffle fake news and wrong.
Representatives for Travolta and Connolly did not return EWs request for comment.
