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Rust Producer Plans To ‘Complete The Movie,’ Bringing New Film To Cannes Market
Six months after the shooting on the “Rust” set that claimed the life of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injured director Joel Souza, “Rust” producers Alec Baldwin and Anjul Nigam have announced that they will be bringing a new movie to the Cannes market under their Persona Entertainment production company. Hutchins passed away on October 21, 2021, after […]
Continue reading‘Rust’ Investigation: Where Did the Live Round Come From?
The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office released a massive trove of files and evidence on Monday from its ongoing investigation into the fatal shooting on the set of “Rust.” The release adds significantly to the public record of the events leading to the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on Oct. 21.But it does not answer […]
Continue readingHalyna Hutchins’ Husband Breaks Silence: ‘So Angry’ Alec Baldwin Didn’t ‘Accept Any Responsibility’
Matt Hutchins, the husband of “Rust” cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was killed during the film’s shoot by a prop gun held by Alec Baldwin on set in New Mexico in October, has spoken out for the first time.In his first televised appearance since the shooting and also following a wrongful death suit filed by the […]
Continue readingNew Mexico Lawmaker Seeks to Mandate Hunter Safety Course for Film Workers
A new bill would require film workers in New Mexico to pass a hunter safety course if firearms are present on set.The bill, Sb 188, was introduced on Monday by Sen. Cliff Pirtle, R-Roswell. It is the Legislature’s first attempt to respond to the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of “Rust” […]
Continue readingCalifornia and NY Seek to Ban Live Ammo on Sets as the Industry Declines to Ban Real Guns
Following the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the New Mexico set of “Rust” in October, lawmakers in California and New York have introduced a pair of bills they say would help prevent similar tragedies from happening in their states. The bills would prohibit the use of live ammunition on most movie and TV […]
Continue reading‘Rust’ Producer’s Key Adviser — Her Dad — Pushed Tax Shelters and Hid Income, IRS Says
For the last few years, Emily Salveson has been touting a new model for investing in film. In interviews and in public appearances, she has said that the model was able to “solve the problem of risk” for investors.It’s a pitch that’s been heard before in the film industry, and it tends to end badly. […]
Continue readingSearch warrant issued for Alec Baldwin’s phone over Rust shooting investigation
Investigators say there could be evidence on the star’s iPhone relating to the death of cinematographer Halyna HutchinsA search warrant has been issued for Alec Baldwin’s phone in the investigation into October’s fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the actor/director’s film Rust, according to New Mexico court documents.The search warrant and accompanying […]
Continue readingAlec Baldwin Didn’t Pull Trigger In Fatal Rust Incident, Says Assistant Director
Less than two months after the weapon discharge on the Santa Fe set of “Rust” that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injured director Joel Souza, two involved parties have come forward to insist that no one pulled the trigger. On “Good Morning America,” the attorney for David Halls stated on behalf of her client that although Alec […]
Continue readingAlec Baldwin’s First Interview: ‘I Know It’s Not Me’ Who is Responsible for Halyna Hutchins’ Death
Investigation into the shooting of Halyna Hutchins by Alec Baldwin on the set of “Rust” is likely months from completion, but Baldwin took an opportunity to shape the narrative during an interview broadcast on ABC Thursday. He offered a finely tuned account of the tragedy where he bears no responsibility for Hutchins’ death. “There’s only […]
Continue readingRust Weapons Expert Sheds Some Unsurprising Light On The Tragic Shooting
Questions are still arising from the shooting on the set of the period Western film “Rust” in October, in which actor Alec Baldwin fired a shot from an on-set weapon during rehearsal that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and wounded the film’s director, Joel Souza. The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office has been investigating the cause […]
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