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Authorities to Present Findings in ‘Rust’ Movie-Set Shooting

SANTA FE, N.M.—Investigators plan to discuss their initial findings Wednesday in the fatal movie-set shooting in which Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun, killing a cinematographer and wounding the director. The news conference by Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza and District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies promises the first detailed public comments by investigators about the…


District Attorney: Criminal Charges ‘On the Table’ in Fatal Baldwin Shooting

The fatal shooting that involved Alec Baldwin on the set of the film “Rust” may result in criminal charges, a New Mexico district attorney says. District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies told The New York Times that officials are still investigating and “haven’t ruled out anything” on whether charges could be filed. Last week, actor Alec Baldwin was rehearsing a…


TV Production Business Boosts Hasbro as Toy Shipments Take a Hit

Hasbro Inc. beat quarterly profit estimates on Tuesday, helped by a rebound in its TV and film production business that cushioned some of the impact from toy shipment delays due to global supply chain bottlenecks. The toymaker’s shares rose 5 percent in early trading, despite the company’s warning that its sales could take a hit…


Disneyland Ticket Prices Go up as Much as 8 percent, With Parking Rising 20 percent

By Hugo Martín From Los Angeles Times Disneyland and neighboring California Adventure Park raised most daily ticket prices Monday and are adopting an even higher price to visit on the most popular days of the year, such as Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Daily ticket prices are jumping 3 percent to 8 percent, with standard…


Happiest Place on Earth? Disneyland Ticket Prices Rise Again

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Most Disneyland Resort ticket prices climbed higher Oct. 25 but theme park officials touted one price point that will remain the same, while also announcing a sixth higher-cost option. For a single-day visit to either Disneyland or California Adventure, a Tier 2 ticket now costs $119, Tier 3 $134, Tier 4 $149, and Tier 5…


James Michael Tyler, Who Played Gunther on ‘Friends,’ Dies

NEW YORK—James Michael Tyler, the actor known widely for his recurring role as Gunther on “Friends,” has died. He was 59. Tyler died Sunday at home in Los Angeles from prostate cancer, said his manager, Toni Benson. Tyler was first diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer in 2018. “The world knew him as Gunther (the seventh…


Ed Sheeran Has COVID-19, Will Do Performances From Home

British pop star Ed Sheeran said Sunday he has tested positive for COVID-19 and will do interviews and performances from his house while he self-isolates. Sheeran, 30, broke the news on social media days before his new studio album is due out. “Quick note to tell you that I’ve sadly tested positive for Covid, so…


Assistant Director Who Gave Alec Baldwin Prop Gun Subject to Prior Complaint

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.—A crew member says she has raised safety concerns in the past about the assistant director who authorities say unwittingly handed actor Alec Baldwin the prop gun that killed a cinematographer on a film set. Maggie Goll, a prop maker and licensed pyrotechnician, said in a statement that she filed an internal complaint with…


911 Call From Baldwin Film Set Shooting Released

An audio recording detailing the conversation of a 911 call made from the set of a film where one person was fatally wounded and another seriously injured in an accidental shooting has been released. The callers confusion was clear and background sounds show the melee as people raced to try and get help to the…


Rod Stewart’s Plea Deal on Battery Charge Falls Through

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.—A plea deal between British rock singer Rod Stewart and Florida prosecutors fell through Friday, meaning he and his adult son are again scheduled to stand trial on charges they battered a security guard during a New Year’s Eve bash nearly two years ago. Neither Rod Stewart nor his son, Sean, were…