Alec Baldwin is now accusing prosecutors of violating his “constitutional rights” in the criminal case involving the October 2021 shooting death of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
“The government’s conduct represented a disregard of its ethical duties, and it has threatened Mr. Baldwin’s right to a fair trial,” reads a filing by Baldwin’s New York and Dallas-based defense team, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan.
Placed in the docket Tuesday in New Mexico, the latest swipe at prosecutors cites statements made by Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies’ office and now-departed special prosecutor Andrea Reeb about the indie Western’s star/producer’s “gross negligence and a reckless disregard for safety on the Rust film set” and more. >>>1,000 Paper Cuts Strategy |
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Destry's Debut - Michelle Dockery is set to star in Destry Allyn Spielberg’s directorial debut, Please Don’t Feed the Children. The elevated genre feature will begin production late April in New Mexico. Scripted by Paul Bertino, the psychological thriller is produced by Jason Dubin and his Perry Street Films, Josh Kesselman and Michael Hagerty. >>>" It’s A Dream Come True"
A24 Gets 'Y2K' Bug - On the heels of its Oscar triumph with Everything Everywhere All At Once, indie producer/distributor A24 has set disaster comedy Y2K. SNL alum Kyle Mooney is directing and a stacked ensemble cast will be led by Rachel Zegler and Julian Dennison. >>>Set on New Year's Eve 1999
'A Good Person’ Review - Zach Braff’s latest feature excels at taking the measure of how people cope with personal tragedy and does so in a vital and engaging way that’s far more invigorating than depressing. The film benefits from a first-rate cast led by Florence Pugh and Morgan Freeman. >>>Todd McCarthy's Take
"Erik Lomis Was George Bailey" - The death of MGM distribution chief Erik Lomis at age 64 has shocked many around Hollywood. More than just being a sage to filmmakers and executives about the motion picture business, Lomis was known for his generosity fundraising with the Will Rogers Institute, cultivating others’ careers, and even being a mentor to many in their personal lives. >>> Barbara Broccoli's Tribute
In Brief - Boston Celtics shooting guard Jaylen Brown has signed with M88 for management, becoming the first athlete to join the company’s roster...Layoffs are expected soon in the BBC Children’s & Education department...Fox Entertainment and Bento Box are developing an animated comedy called HAVOC! from veteran television writer Michael Glouberman. |
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Exclusive Elizabeth Lail has joined the cast of Blumhouse’s feature take on the buzzy videogame Five Nights at Freddy’s, which is currently shooting in New Orleans. Lail is best known for her lead role in Netflix's smash hit You. She can currently be seen in the comedy film Mack & Rita opposite Diane Keaton and Taylour Paige. She also recently wrapped the film Gonzo Girl directed by Patricia Arquette and starring Willem Dafoe. Exclusive Amazon Studios has begun setting the supporting cast for its Paul Feig-helmed action-comedy Grand Death Lotto, with Ayden Mayeri, Seann William Scott, Dolly de Leon and Donald Elise Watkins signing on for roles. Three-time Emmy winner Margo Martindale, Chris Diamantopoulos and Guillaume Cyr are set to star in The Sticky, Prime Video’s Canadian comedy series from Blumhouse Television, Jamie Lee Curtis’ Comet Pictures, Jonathan Levine’s Megamix and Sphere Media. Newly minted Oscar-winner Curtis will guest star in the series. In Brief - Jeremy Shamos, Linda Emond & Wesley Taylor are set to recur in Season 3 of Only Murders in the Building... Elizabeth Yu and Hilda Martin have joined the cast of the upcoming NBC drama pilot formerly known as Murder by the Book... Wind River alum Gil Birmingham has closed a deal to return for Castle Rock Entertainment’s sequel Wind River: The Next Chapter, with Alan Ruck, Kali Reis and Tatanka Means also joining the cast. |
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🍑 UTA and partner company Klutch Sports Group announced the opening of their Atlanta office on Wednesday, setting up a full-service base of operations in the Peach State for artists, athletes, musicians and brands with strong ties to the region.
🚀 Academy Award nominee Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders) has taken over as the screenwriter for Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s Star Wars movie following the recently-announced departure of scribes Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson.
🤝 Peter Chernin’s North Road Company has struck its first international co-production deal – backing Euphoria creator Ron Leshem’s latest drama Bad Boy, which Leshem described as “the next Euphoria.”
In Brief - The Orange County District Attorney’s office on Wednesday dismissed charges against Rick & Morty co-creator Justin Roiland after domestic violence allegations...Mediawan, Elefantec Global and Eva Longoria’s UnbeliEVAble Entertainment are teaming up to co-produce a Spanish-speaking Americas version of the hit series Call My Agent!... Turner Classic Movies is devoting the entire month of April to celebrating the 100th anniversary of corporate mothership, Warner Bros., showing hundreds of films from every decade of the studio. |
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Obituaries
🕯 Gordon T. Dawson, a costume designer-turned-screenwriter who worked on multiple movies with Sam Peckinpah and wrote on TV hits The Rockford Files and Walker, Texas Ranger among other films and series, died March 6 of pulmonary disease in West Hills, CA, his family announced. He was 84. 🕯 Norman Steinberg, who co-scripted Mel Brooks’ comedy classic Blazing Saddles with and won an Emmy for Flip Wilson’s 1970s variety show, has died. He was 83. His family said Steinberg died March 15 but did not provide details. 🕯 Hollywood & Media Deaths In 2023: Photo Gallery & Obituaries |
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On the Radar
Thu - TikTok CEO testifies before Congress; NCAA Sweet 16 begins; Lille Dialogues
Fri - Daisy Jones & The Six finale; Gwyneth Paltrow to testify in court
Sun - Yellowjackets S2 premiere
Wed - Riverdale S7 premiere |
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Twisters - Local TV news lit up yesterday when video surfaced of a tornado wreaking havoc in an industrial area of Montebello, east of Downtown L.A. The National Weather Service had briefly issued a tornado warning on Tuesday night, but it was canceled shortly thereafter.
Wednesday's twister came as the NWS issued another alert about "a strong thunderstorm near West Covina, moving northeast at 15 mph." The statement indicated that "this thunderstorm is capable of producing a weak tornado or strong downburst winds.” That did not materialize, but video posted online showed what looked to be another tornado in the seaside hamlet of Carpenteria. |
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In a welcome break from her travails on the scandal-laden Vanderpump Rules, 
