Actor Alec Baldwin and producers for the Western “Rust” have reached a settlement with the estate of the movie’s cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was shot dead on set during filming last year, Deadline reported on Wednesday, citing a statement from Hutchins’ husband. “We have reached a settlement, subject to court approval, for our wrongful death…
Baldwin, ‘Rust’ Producers Settle With Slain Cinematographer’s Estate
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Medical Investigator Rules Baldwin Set Shooting an Accident
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.—The fatal film-set shooting of a cinematographer by actor Alec Baldwin last year was an accident, according to a determination made by New Mexico’s Office of the Medical Investigator following the completion of an autopsy and a review of law enforcement reports. The medical investigator’s report was made public Monday by the Santa Fe…
Film Producers Defend Safety in Alec Baldwin Shooting
SANTA FE, N.M.—A film production company is contesting sanctions by New Mexico officials for alleged workplace safety violations on the set of “Rust,” where actor and producer Alec Baldwin fatally shot a cinematographer in October, according to filings posted Wednesday by state regulators. Rust Movie Productions is challenging the basis of a $137,000 fine against…
New Mexico Cites ‘Rust’ Movie Production For ‘Willful’ Disregard of Firearms Safety
The State of New Mexico announced April 20 a nearly $140,000 fine against a movie company responsible for the low-budget “Rust” production following a months-long investigation into last year’s shooting death on set. The New Mexico Environment Department’s Occupational Health and Safety Bureau determined the production did not follow industry standards for firearms safety. The civil…
Report Into Potential Safety Violations on ‘Rust’ Movie Set to be Published April 21: Officials
A report into possible workplace safety violations that occurred on the set of the film “Rust,” where cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed in October 2021, is reportedly “on track” to be released on April 21, officials have said. The report is being carried out by the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and the incident is still…
Alec Baldwin Files Arbitration Claim Against ‘Rust’ Producers
By Anousha Sakoui From Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES—Alec Baldwin has filed an arbitration claim against the producers of the movie “Rust” in a bid to shield himself from liability and cover his legal fees after the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the western last year. In the arbitration demand filed…
Alec Baldwin Sued by Family of Cinematographer Killed on ‘Rust’ Set
The husband of the cinematographer who was killed during the filming of the movie “Rust” filed a wrongful death lawsuit against actor Alec Baldwin and several others, according to a family attorney. Brian Panish, a lawyer for Matthew Hutchins and their son Andros, said Baldwin and “Rust” producers “committed major breaches of industry protocols” that “led…
Judge OKs Regulators’ Subpoena for ‘Rust’ Assistant Director
SANTA FE, N.M.—The assistant director who handed Alec Baldwin a prop gun that killed a cinematographer on a New Mexico film set must make himself available for an interview with state workplace safety regulators, a judge has decided. District Judge Bryan Biedscheid on Friday granted a request by the Occupational Health and Safety Bureau of…
Criminal Charges Possible in ‘Rust’ Movie Shooting, Prosecutor Says
TAOS, N.M.—Some of the people who handled guns on the set of Alec Baldwin’s movie “Rust” may face criminal charges in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer, the New Mexico district attorney said on Friday. Mary Carmack-Altwies said in a statement that she had not made any decision yet on charges but that everyone involved…
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