Upfront 08

When Harvey Met Jeffrey

May 12, 2008 8:59 PM

The William Morris Agency's annual upfront party is always one of the highlights of upfront week, in part because it attracts a wide spectrum of industry types from all aspects of the business.

This year's bash was no exception, particularly because it brought together some execs who aren't particularly lovey-dovey right now: Jeff Zucker and Harvey Weinstein.

NBC Universal recently sued the Weinstein Co. after Mr. Weinstein decided to move "Project Runway" from Zucker's Bravo to Lifetime. Harsh words have been exchanged by both camps in recent weeks.

Mr. Weinstein approached Mr. Zucker and NBC U executives Marc Graboff and Jeff Gaspin at various points during Monday's party. One person who heard a conversation between Mr. Weinstein and Mr. Gaspin said Mr. Weinstein was trying to declare a truce in the cold war between NBC Universal and the Weinstein Co. It didn't appear he had much luck, the observer said.

Mr. Zucker wouldn't discuss the details of his conversation with Mr. Weinstein, but did note that he and his wife have run into Mr. Weinstein at least four times since the "Runway" meltdown. "We never see him that often," Mr. Zucker said.

—Josef Adalian