Chris Hansen
ON THE RECORD · 18 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“so bizarre and so in-and-out of reality,”
Chris Hansen · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-26
After seeing the film about his time hosting 'To Catch a Predator,' Hansen criticized it ahead of its release.
“He’s saying things I never said and doing things I never did, and that’s not who I am. I’m a nice guy, except when it comes to criminals and predators,”
Chris Hansen · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-05
The real-life Hansen has been critical of 'Primetime,' saying he was not involved in the creative process and had not seen the movie.
“I think people should remember that it is a work of fiction, only based on real-life events.”
Chris Hansen · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-05
Hansen previously said people should remember the film is a work of fiction, only based on real-life events.
“sign away my rights”
Chris Hansen · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-21
A source refuted Chris Hansen's claim on Fox News regarding what he was asked to sign before a screening.
“I haven’t seen the film,”
Chris Hansen · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Chris Hansen noted that he has not yet seen the film 'Primetime'.
“in the next week or so,”
Chris Hansen · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Chris Hansen previously mentioned on a podcast the timeframe for his private screening.
“I’m just a working reporter, and I’m not learned in the sophisticated ways of Hollywood. But I find stuff out,”
Chris Hansen · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Chris Hansen explained how he found out about the movie 'Primetime'.
“a very restrictive agreement”
Chris Hansen · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-21
Chris Hansen claimed on Fox News that he was asked to sign an agreement to attend an advance screening.
“The lawyers at A24 wanted me to sign away my rights to my name, image and brand essentially, as well as any potential legal rights that would come out of the movie,”
Chris Hansen · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-21
Chris Hansen explained on Fox News why he refused to sign a legal agreement before screening the film 'Primetime'.
“Well, then why didn’t you tell me about it when you started shooting the film?”
Chris Hansen · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Chris Hansen expressed frustration over not being informed earlier about the film's shooting.
“I have no financial stake in this film,”
Chris Hansen · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Chris Hansen stated that he has no financial involvement in the movie 'Primetime'.
“I couldn’t sign that, so they didn’t show me the film. I went all the way over there.”
Chris Hansen · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-21
Chris Hansen explained why he was not shown the film 'Primetime' after refusing to sign a legal agreement.
“Take a seat right over there,”
Chris Hansen · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Chris Hansen gave a humorous response when asked what he would say to Robert Pattinson.
“I’ve never seen anything quite like it,”
Chris Hansen · said 2026-08-20 · reported 2026-08-21
Chris Hansen gave his reaction to the agreement required to attend the screening of Primetime.
“I’ve been an investigative reporter for four decades, so I knew this was going on.”
Chris Hansen · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Chris Hansen explained that his investigative background helped him learn about the movie's production.
“I get a call today saying, ‘Well, you know, everybody’s concerned. They want you to be happy with the film,'”
Chris Hansen · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Chris Hansen recounted a phone call he received regarding the film 'Primetime'.
“If you look at the trailer, obviously it’s a very dramatized version. They had told me that it’s fictionalized in many aspects. I know other people have seen it who didn’t sign an NDA, and yet they wanted me to sign it.”
Chris Hansen · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Chris Hansen shared his thoughts on the trailer and the NDA requirement.
“This was a very restrictive agreement. I’ve never seen anything quite like it.”
Chris Hansen · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Chris Hansen discussed the restrictive nature of the agreement A24 asked him to sign.