[Read the latest updates on the Weinstein trial.]

One week before opening statements in his rape trial and deep into the jury selection process, lawyers for Harvey Weinstein asked a state appeals court on Thursday to delay the proceeding and move it away from the “carnival-like atmosphere” in Manhattan.

But after arguments at an impromptu hearing, an appellate judge refused to delay the case and said that the court would not decide on moving the trial until next week, when testimony is expected to begin.

Mr. Weinstein’s 11th-hour request was submitted to the First Department appeals court even as seven jurors were seated for the trial, which is taking place amid sporadic protests and extensive media attention in State Supreme Court in Manhattan.

Jury selection is expected to continue on Friday and possibly into next week. The jurors selected on Thursday include four men and three women.