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J.C. ‘Spike’ Osorio, Worker Killed on Marvel Series ‘Wonder Man,’ Fell When Catwalk Gave Way, Sources Say - variety.com - city Studio
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15.02.2024

J.C. ‘Spike’ Osorio, Worker Killed on Marvel Series ‘Wonder Man,’ Fell When Catwalk Gave Way, Sources Say

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer J.C. “Spike” Osorio, the rigger who died on the set of Marvel series “Wonder Man” last week, fell when the wooden catwalk gave way beneath his feet, according to three sources familiar with the accident. Osorio was working at Stage 3 at Radford Studio Center in L.A.’s Studio City when the accident occurred at 6:42 a.m.

Disney Reaches Settlement in Florida Lawsuit Over Theme Park District - variety.com - Florida
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27.03.2024

Disney Reaches Settlement in Florida Lawsuit Over Theme Park District

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Disney has reached a truce in its fight with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over the special district that governs Walt Disney World.

Netflix Loses Bid to Dismiss ‘Inventing Anna’ Defamation Lawsuit - variety.com - Germany - Morocco
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27.03.2024

Netflix Loses Bid to Dismiss ‘Inventing Anna’ Defamation Lawsuit

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer A former friend of con artist Anna Sorokin was allowed on Tuesday to proceed with a defamation lawsuit against Netflix over the Shonda Rhimes miniseries, “Inventing Anna.” Netflix had argued that Rhimes and the other show creators have a “literary license” to give their interpretation of events. In rejecting that argument, Chief Judge Colm F. Connolly found that at least some of the characterizations in the show could cross the line into defamation.

‘Walking Dead’ Producers Score Victory in Profits Suit Against AMC - variety.com - Los Angeles
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26.03.2024

‘Walking Dead’ Producers Score Victory in Profits Suit Against AMC

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer “The Walking Dead” debuted on AMC in 2010, instantly becoming a massive hit. For almost as long, the cable network has been fighting in court with the show’s creators over how much of the profits it has to share. Much like the main show itself (which ended in 2022), the original lawsuit is over — but the spinoff litigation is still going strong.

SAG-AFTRA Ratifies Contracts That Limit Use of AI Voices in Animated TV Shows - variety.com - Ireland
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23.03.2024

SAG-AFTRA Ratifies Contracts That Limit Use of AI Voices in Animated TV Shows

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer SAG-AFTRA announced Friday that members have ratified new three-year contracts for voice actors who work on animated TV shows. The deals addressed the same concerns that fueled last year’s 118-day actors’ strike, notably artificial intelligence, which many actors fear will replace their jobs. As with the live-action agreement, the animation deals do not forbid the use of AI.

Martin Scorsese Settles Lawsuit With Screenwriter Who Accused Him of Taking $500,000 to Do Nothing - variety.com - Germany
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22.03.2024

Martin Scorsese Settles Lawsuit With Screenwriter Who Accused Him of Taking $500,000 to Do Nothing

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Martin Scorsese has settled a lawsuit from an aspiring screenwriter who accused him of pocketing $500,000 to help develop a World War II movie — and then doing nothing. Simon Afram wrote “Operation: Fortitude,” a screenplay about the Allied effort to deceive the German army as to the whereabouts of the Normandy invasion. He and another producer, Edward Kahl, hired Scorsese in January 2022 to serve as an executive producer, which they hoped would help attract an A-list cast and director.

Georgia Lawmakers Back Away From Capping $1 Billion Film Incentive - variety.com - Rome
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21.03.2024

Georgia Lawmakers Back Away From Capping $1 Billion Film Incentive

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Georgia lawmakers on Wednesday backed away from a proposal to cap the state’s $1 billion incentive for film and TV production. The state tax incentive has turned Georgia into a major production hub over the last decade, attracting Marvel movies and TV shows like Netflix’s “A Man in Full” and “Stranger Things” with a 30% rebate on all in-state production costs. But as the program has exceeded $1 billion annually in recent years — far surpassing the incentives offered by any other state — some lawmakers have begun to try to rein it in.

IATSE Back at the Bargaining Table With a Focus on Cinematographer Issues - variety.com
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19.03.2024

IATSE Back at the Bargaining Table With a Focus on Cinematographer Issues

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer IATSE resumed negotiations with the major studios on Monday, with a day spent focused on items relevant to the International Cinematographers Guild, Local 600. IATSE began talks earlier this month, as it seeks to address artificial intelligence, see wage increases to make up for inflation, and close a significant shortfall in its pension and health fund. With more than 9,000 active members, the ICG is the largest of the IATSE locals involved in bargaining.

‘Rust’ Armorer Seeks New Trial and Release From Jail - variety.com - state New Mexico - county Santa Fe
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18.03.2024

‘Rust’ Armorer Seeks New Trial and Release From Jail

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Attorneys for “Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed asked a judge on Friday to release her from jail and to grant a new trial, citing a recent New Mexico Supreme Court ruling in another case. Gutierrez Reed faces up to 18 months in prison for negligently loading a live bullet into Alec Baldwin‘s gun and causing the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. She has been held since her conviction on March 6 at the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility, where she awaits her April 15 sentencing.

Alec Baldwin Was Offered Lenient Plea Deal, Before Prosecutors Withdrew It - variety.com - state New Mexico
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15.03.2024

Alec Baldwin Was Offered Lenient Plea Deal, Before Prosecutors Withdrew It

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Alec Baldwin was offered a deal last October to plead to a misdemeanor — and apparently serve no jail time — in the accidental shooting on the set of “Rust,” according to a filing made public on Friday. But before he could decide whether to accept the terms, prosecutors withdrew the offer and told his lawyers they would seek to indict him, the filing states. Baldwin was indicted in January on a felony charge of involuntary manslaughter in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, and now faces up to 18 months in prison if convicted at trial in July.

Alec Baldwin Seeks to Throw Out Manslaughter Indictment, Citing ‘Abuse of the System’ - variety.com - state New Mexico
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15.03.2024

Alec Baldwin Seeks to Throw Out Manslaughter Indictment, Citing ‘Abuse of the System’

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Alec Baldwin‘s lawyers asked a judge on Thursday to throw out his manslaughter case, accusing prosecutors of “violating nearly every rule in the book” in the course of obtaining the indictment. The attorneys argued that prosecutors leaked information to the press, failed to present exculpatory evidence to the grand jury, and gave a faulty jury instruction on involuntary manslaughter that “stacked the deck” against Baldwin. “Enough is enough,” the lawyers wrote.

Judge Dismisses Parts of Leah Remini’s Harassment Lawsuit Against Scientology - variety.com - Los Angeles - Los Angeles - California
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14.03.2024

Judge Dismisses Parts of Leah Remini’s Harassment Lawsuit Against Scientology

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer A Los Angeles judge has thrown out portions of Leah Remini‘s lawsuit against Scientology, finding that some of the church’s attacks on her are protected under the First Amendment. But in a mixed ruling, the judge also found that the church cannot claim free-speech protection for allegedly stalking, harassing and surveilling Remini, or for harassing producers and staff who worked on her anti-Scientology podcast.

‘Rust’ Armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed to Be Sentenced April 15 - variety.com - Santa Fe - county Santa Fe
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13.03.2024

‘Rust’ Armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed to Be Sentenced April 15

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Hannah Gutierrez Reed, the “Rust” armorer convicted last week in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, will be sentenced on April 15, a judge ruled Wednesday. Gutierrez Reed faces a maximum of 18 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter. A jury in Santa Fe, N.M., found her guilty after a two-week trial, in which prosecutors argued that her negligence led to “astonishing” failures of safety.

‘Rust’ Producers Still Owe Money to Halyna Hutchins’ Widower and Son, a Year After Settlement - variety.com - Montana - state New Mexico
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11.03.2024

‘Rust’ Producers Still Owe Money to Halyna Hutchins’ Widower and Son, a Year After Settlement

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer The producers of the Alec Baldwin film “Rust” are nine months late in paying the widower and son of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was killed in a gun accident on set in 2021, according to a recent court filing. Baldwin and the other producers announced a settlement of the family’s wrongful death lawsuit in October 2022. The terms, finalized in March 2023, provided for completion of “Rust” and payments to the Hutchins estate, including insurance funds and a portion of the profits.

‘Rust’ Trial: What Does Armorer’s Guilty Verdict Mean for Alec Baldwin? - variety.com - Santa Fe
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08.03.2024

‘Rust’ Trial: What Does Armorer’s Guilty Verdict Mean for Alec Baldwin?

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer When the “Rust” trial began two weeks ago, Mary Carmack-Altwies, the district attorney in Santa Fe, N.M., sent a campaign message to supporters. In it, she made it clear that the case is not just about Hannah Gutierrez Reed, the young armorer who was convicted Wednesday in the 2021 gun accident that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Without naming him, the D.A.

‘Rust’ Armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed Guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter in Accidental Shooting - variety.com - city Sanchez - Santa Fe - city Santa Fe
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07.03.2024

‘Rust’ Armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed Guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter in Accidental Shooting

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Hannah Gutierrez Reed, the armorer on the ill-fated Western film “Rust,” was convicted on Wednesday of involuntary manslaughter in the death of the film’s cinematographer. Jurors returned a verdict after less than three hours of deliberations on Wednesday afternoon, following two weeks of testimony about safety lapses on set. Gutierrez Reed was acquitted of a separate charge of tampering with evidence.

‘Rust’ Prosecutor Faults ‘Astonishing’ Lack of Gun Safety as Defense Urges Acquittal - variety.com - Russia - state New Mexico
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06.03.2024

‘Rust’ Prosecutor Faults ‘Astonishing’ Lack of Gun Safety as Defense Urges Acquittal

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Attorneys gave their closing arguments in the “Rust” trial in Santa Fe, N.M., on Wednesday, with the prosecution urging jurors to find Hannah Gutierrez Reed guilty of involuntary manslaughter and to hold her accountable for an “astonishing” lack of gun safety on the film set. Special prosecutor Kari Morrissey argued that as the film’s armorer, Gutierrez Reed, was in charge of guns on set, and that it was her failure to tell the difference between dummies and live rounds that led to the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. “This was a game of Russian roulette every time an actor had a gun with dummies,” Morrissey said.

OSHA Investigator: ‘Rust’ Armorer Wasn’t Given Enough Time to Check Rounds - variety.com - state New Mexico
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06.03.2024

OSHA Investigator: ‘Rust’ Armorer Wasn’t Given Enough Time to Check Rounds

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer An OSHA investigator testified on Tuesday that “Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed was not given enough time to make sure that there were no live rounds on set. Lorenzo Montoya was the first witness called by the defense in the involuntary manslaughter trial underway in Santa Fe, N.M. Gutierrez Reed is accused of causing the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins by loading a live round into Alec Baldwin‘s gun.

‘Rust’ Gun Supplier Denies Live Rounds Came From Him - variety.com - Texas - city Albuquerque
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04.03.2024

‘Rust’ Gun Supplier Denies Live Rounds Came From Him

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer The man who supplied guns, blanks and dummy ammunition to the set of “Rust” denied Monday that he had provided any live rounds to the production. Seth Kenney, owner of PDQ Arm and Prop, took the stand on the eighth day of the involuntary manslaughter trial of Hannah Gutierrez Reed, the film’s armorer. Gutierrez Reed is accused of negligently loading a live round into Alec Baldwin‘s gun, leading to the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

IATSE Chief Matthew Loeb Talks Strike Threat, AI and Union Priorities as AMPTP Negotiations Loom: ‘It’s a Serious Mistake to Play a Game of Chicken’ - variety.com
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01.03.2024

IATSE Chief Matthew Loeb Talks Strike Threat, AI and Union Priorities as AMPTP Negotiations Loom: ‘It’s a Serious Mistake to Play a Game of Chicken’

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Matthew Loeb is heading into what is likely to be the most consequential negotiation of his 16-year tenure to date as international president of IATSE. The union’s contract talks with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers are set to begin March 4. After last year’s protracted strikes by the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA, the industry is on edge about the possibility of another work stoppage.

‘Rust’ Set Footage Shows Alec Baldwin Rushing the Crew, Saying: ‘One More! Right Away! Let’s Reload!’ - variety.com - state New Mexico
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29.02.2024

‘Rust’ Set Footage Shows Alec Baldwin Rushing the Crew, Saying: ‘One More! Right Away! Let’s Reload!’

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer SANTA FE, N.M. — The director called “action,” and Alec Baldwin emerged from a wooden shed and advanced toward the camera, firing shots from an old pistol. As soon as he heard “cut,” the actor wanted to do the take again.

‘Rust’ Trial Gets Heated as Defense Faults Incomplete Sheriff’s Investigation - variety.com - state New Mexico - county Santa Fe
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29.02.2024

‘Rust’ Trial Gets Heated as Defense Faults Incomplete Sheriff’s Investigation

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer SANTA FE, N.M. — The “Rust” trial boiled over in hostile bickering between the prosecution and the defense on Wednesday, after the defense poked several holes in the Sheriff’s investigation. Hannah Gutierrez Reed, the film’s armorer, is on trial for involuntary manslaughter in the October 2021 death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

‘Rust’ Armorer Told Detectives She Checked Dummy Rounds ‘Most of the Time’ - variety.com - state New Mexico
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28.02.2024

‘Rust’ Armorer Told Detectives She Checked Dummy Rounds ‘Most of the Time’

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer SANTA FE, N.M. — “Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed told detectives that she brought dummy rounds to set that were left over from a previous film, and that had been loose in a bag in her car. Gutierrez Reed is on trial for involuntary manslaughter in the death of Halyna Hutchins, who was killed by a live round fired from Alec Baldwin‘s gun.

‘Rust’ Crew Member Gives Tearful Testimony: ‘I’m Hoping for Justice’ - variety.com - Santa Fe - county Baldwin - city Santa Fe
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27.02.2024

‘Rust’ Crew Member Gives Tearful Testimony: ‘I’m Hoping for Justice’

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer SANTA FE, N.M. — A crew member on “Rust” gave jurors a tearful account Monday of the fatal shooting on set, and laid much of the blame on Hannah Gutierrez Reed, the film’s armorer. Ross Addiego, the dolly grip, became choked up and cried at several points as he recalled the events surrounding the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

Alec Baldwin’s Manslaughter Trial Set for July - variety.com - Santa Fe
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26.02.2024

Alec Baldwin’s Manslaughter Trial Set for July

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer The trial of Alec Baldwin on involuntary manslaughter in the accidental shooting on the set of “Rust” will begin on July 9, a judge in Santa Fe, N.M., ruled on Monday. Jury selection is scheduled to begin that day. Testimony will begin July 10, and the trial is scheduled to last eight days, concluding on July 19.

‘Rust’ Trial: Armorer’s Texts Allude to Marijuana Use on Night Before Shooting - variety.com - state New Mexico - county Santa Fe
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23.02.2024

‘Rust’ Trial: Armorer’s Texts Allude to Marijuana Use on Night Before Shooting

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer SANTA FE, N.M. — Jurors in the trial of “Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed were shown text messages on Friday that indicated she was smoking marijuana the night before a fatal accident on set. Prosecutors are building a case that Gutierrez Reed’s sloppiness and lack of professionalism led to the death of Halyna Hutchins, the film’s cinematographer.

‘Rust’ Trial Begins With Prosecutor Faulting Armorer’s ‘Sloppy’ Conduct - variety.com - state New Mexico
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22.02.2024

‘Rust’ Trial Begins With Prosecutor Faulting Armorer’s ‘Sloppy’ Conduct

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer SANTA FE, N.M. — The trial of “Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed began Thursday with prosecutor Jason Lewis arguing that her “sloppy” and “unprofessional” conduct led to the death of the film’s cinematographer. In his opening statement, Lewis argued that Gutierrez Reed had twice failed to properly check ammunition that she loaded into Alec Baldwin’s gun.

Harvey Weinstein’s Lawyer Appeals Rape Verdict at New York’s Highest Court - variety.com - New York - Los Angeles - New York - city Sandoval - Rome
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15.02.2024

Harvey Weinstein’s Lawyer Appeals Rape Verdict at New York’s Highest Court

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Harvey Weinstein‘s lawyer urged the highest court in New York to overturn his conviction on Wednesday, saying that too many accusers were allowed to testify at his trial. Arthur Aidala challenged the trial judge’s ruling allowing three women to testify as “Molineux” witnesses. The women spoke about sexual assaults that were not among the charges, but did help establish a pattern of misconduct.

‘Rust’ Trial to Start Next Week, as Judge Rejects Last-Minute Bid to Dismiss Case - variety.com - Santa Fe
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14.02.2024

‘Rust’ Trial to Start Next Week, as Judge Rejects Last-Minute Bid to Dismiss Case

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer The trial of “Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed will begin as planned next week, as a Santa Fe judge on Wednesday rejected a last-minute bid to throw out the case. Gutierrez Reed’s lawyer, Jason Bowles, had argued that the case was irreparably tainted when the state turned over hundreds of attorney-client text messages to a key witness. But Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer refused to dismiss the case, finding that the disclosure was not prejudicial to the defense.

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