Article: Johnson, Weinsteins form a studio.

Byline: Michael Sragow

Jul. 14--For decades, Hollywood observers have said African-Americans and whites would not operate on a level playing field - or sound stage - until the ranks of studio executives and producers opened to black talents. Yesterday, Robert Johnson, founder of Black Entertainment Television, moved to even the landscape. He announced the formation of Our Stories Films, a company dedicated to producing African-American family comedies. He's chosen partners who've proven themselves at making fresh inroads with audiences and moviemakers: Bob and Harvey Weinstein, co-founders of Miramax and co-chairmen of the Weinstein Co. "The one ...

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