Although he’s still facing involuntary manslaughter charges, Alec Baldwin no longer has to fear a five-year prison sentence for his role in the 2021 fatal shooting of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
Heather Brewer, spokesperson for New Mexico First Judicial D.A. Mary Carmack-Altwies, said an enhanced firearm element of the involuntary manslaughter charges has been removed “in order to avoid further litigious distractions by Mr. Baldwin and his attorneys."
In a court filing earlier this month, Baldwin's legal team said the prosecution committed an "unconstitutional and elementary legal error" by including the firearm aspect. They argued that the statute enabling them to add it to the charges was not yet in effect at the time of the shooting.
The case gets under way on Friday with its first hearing. Baldwin and Rust armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, who also faces involuntary manslaughter charges, will attend the hearing virtually. >>>Armorer's Attorney Cheers Decision |
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The Wizard Of Telluride - Filmmaker Alan Elliott (Amazing Grace) remembers the late Tom Luddy, the benevolent wizard/curator of the Telluride Film Festival who, in the post-’60s glow of generational change in the film world, created safe space to get high (at altitude) for his people: film lovers. >>>A Tribute to a Fallen Comrade
Global Breakout - RRR‘s historic push for the Oscars cemented the growing impact Indian content is having on global audiences, but the action thriller isn’t the only title from the country that’s pushing boundaries. With one of the most competitive streaming markets in the world, India and its streamers have revolutionized its scripted series and Taaza Khabar is the latest example. >>> Among Most Popular Indian Shows In U.S.
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Anyone who tuned in to Taylor Sheridan’s latest Yellowstone prequel expecting wall-to-wall storytelling about the Dutton family was in for a shock: half of the story has been devoted to the horrific treatment of young indigenous women in a boarding school run by Catholic nuns and a very sadistic priest. One of those girls is played by Aminah Nieves, an indigenous actress who landed the very important role of Teonna Rainwater — a veritable prisoner of the church officials. Here, Nieves talks affectionately about meeting Taylor “Tay Tay” Sheridan and how important it was for her to accept the role. >>>The Interview |
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More News 🍋 Don Lemon will return to CNN This Morning on Wednesday following the backlash over comments he made last week about when women reach their “prime,” a discussion prompted by Nikki Haley's entry into the presidential race. He has also agreed to participate in formal training. 🎓 Emma Mackey is saying goodbye to Sex Education after four seasons. While attending the BAFTA Awards, where she won the Rising Star award, the Netflix actress revealed that she was exiting the series and would not come back for a potential Season 5. 💦 The DreamWorks Water Park in New Jersey’s American Dream Mall just outside New York City will remain closed at least through Wednesday. The closure follows a frightening incident on Sunday when a decorative helicopter fell from the ceiling into a swimming pool. At least four people suffered minor, non-life-threatening injuries. 🙁 In Berlin to debut Seneca - On the Creation of Earthquakes, John Malkovich spoke about co-star Julian Sands, who has been missing since January after he failed to return from a hiking expedition in California. “Julian and I were very, very close… It’s a very sad event.” 🏆 The #BaftaSoWhite hashtag was circulating once again on social media after the BAFTA Film Awards on Sunday night. Anger about a lack of diversity among those who clinched prizes coalesced around a group picture of all the award winners on stage at the Royal Festival Hall in London. 🤫 President Joe Biden made a surprise trip to Ukraine on Monday, traveling there with just two journalists who were sworn to secrecy amid security concerns. As he met with President Volodymyr Zelensky at Marinsky Palace, Biden said he was there “to show our unwavering support for the nation’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity.” |
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Obituaries
🕯 Barbara Bosson, who was nominated for five consecutive Emmys for her role on Hill Street Blues, died February 18 at 83. Her death was announced by her director son, Jesse Bochco, on social media. She is best known as starring as Fay Furillo during the first six seasons of NBC’s Hill Street Blues, which was created by her then-husband, Steven Bochco. 🕯 Jansen Panettiere , the younger brother of actress Hayden Panettiere who followed his sister into show business with appearances on Even Stevens, Blue’s Clues, Ice Age: The Meltdown and The Walking Dead, died Sunday in New York. He was 28. 🕯 Richard Belzer, who played against type as a tough New York cop on Law and Order: SVU after playing the same character on Homicide: Life of the Street and a long career in comedy, has died at 78. 🕯 Leiji Matsumoto , the Japanese manga and anime creator known for science fiction sagas, TV series like Space Pirate Captain Harlock and music videos for Daft Punk, died of acute heart failure on February 13. He was 85. 🕯 Hollywood & Media Deaths In 2023: Photo Gallery & Obituaries |
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Thu - Warner Bros. Discovery earnings
Fri - César Awards; first hearing in 'Rust' shooting case
Sat - PGA Awards; NAACP Image Awards
Sun - SAG Awards |
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Back To 'Back To The Future' - More than 37 years after the release of the original Back To The Future film, stars Christopher Lloyd, Michael J. Fox, Lea Thompson and Tom Wilson reunited over the weekend at Fan Expo Portland. “Wow, honestly had the best time today with my #bttf family,” Thompson wrote alongside the photo. “So many fun fan moments too and a llama,” she added. |
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