Travolta to press on amid bad publicity
By showing the actor was across the country on the day of one of the alleged incidents.. Yet the suit was widely reported by both mainstream and tabloid media and subsequent stories have focused on Travolta's sexuality. The actor hasn't directly addressed the claims, but his representatives have steadfastly denied them.. Whether any of this impacts "Savages" remains to be seen, but several experts said the allegations are unlikely to hurt the film or Travolta's career.. Robert Marich, author of "Marketing to Moviegoers," said the murky nature of the allegations against Travolta means he'll probably get the benefit of the doubt. " In those situations the public is very forgiving to stars," Marich said. "I don't see any negative reaction.". He said the film's publicity may be fragmented as a result of the allegations, which doesn't benefit the studio, but he noted publicity is a film's most unpredictable element.. "Savages" is being distributed by Universal Pictures, which, like most studios, seeks to closely manage media coverage of its debuting films.. The Travolta-"Savages" situation is not unique in Hollywood.. Mel Gibson's last film, "The Beaver," was released while he was battling domestic violence allegations and embroiled in a bitter custody battle. In 2010, Lindsay Lohan missed the publicity period -- and red carpet -- for her supporting role in the film "Machete" due to problems with her probation