More details have emerged about the fatal accident on set of the Western movie Rust . As we’ve been reporting , cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed and director Joel Souza injured when a prop gun handled by Alec Baldwin fired during a rehearsal. The shooting sent a shockwave through Hollywood and an investigation immediately opened […]
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Alec Baldwin ‘Inconsolable’ & Canceling Projects Amid Rust Shooting Tragedy
The repercussions of the Rust shooting are still being felt. The death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins (and injury of director Joel Souza) has sent shockwaves through the film industry. As investigators sort through what happened last week, there has been an outcry over the use of dangerous firearms as props and about maintaining safety standards […]
Halyna Hutchins’ Dad Says He Doesn’t Blame Alec Baldwin For Fatal Shooting
The father of Halyna Hutchins has spoken out for the first time since the tragic death of his 42-year-old cinematographer daughter. In a statement to The Sun Saturday, Anatoly Androsovych made it clear that he doesn’ t feel like Alec Baldwin is “responsible” for the accident and instead blamed the crew members who handed the […]
Former Colleague Claims Rust Assistant Director Had A History Of Safety Issues
Past complaints against the Rust assistant director, who court documents say handed the loaded firearm to Alec Baldwin , have come to light in the wake of the fatal accident that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injured director Joel Souza . In an interview with NBC News Sunday, Maggie Goll revealed that the AD Dave […]
Hailey Bieber & Ireland Baldwin Sends Messages Of Support To Halyna Hutchins’ Family After Fatal On-Set Shooting
In the wake of the accidental shooting that happened on the set of the upcoming movie Rust , some of Alec Baldwin ’s family members have spoken out to send their love and support to those who’ve been affected. Hailey Bieber , who is the daughter of his brother Stephen Baldwin , shared on Instagram […]
Joel Souza Speaks Out After Accidental Shooting, Says He Is ‘Gutted By The Loss’ Of Halyna Hutchins
Fran Souza, the Rust director who was injured when Alec Baldwin accidentally fatally shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins , finally speaks out. On Saturday, the 48-year-old filmmaker released a statement to Deadline following the tragedy, expressing how wrecked he is over the loss of the director of photography: “I am gutted by the loss of my […]
911 Call After Alec Baldwin’s Accidental Shooting Reveals Rust Script Supervisor Pleading For Help ‘Immediately’
New details have emerged about the tragic accidental shooting on the set of Alec Baldwin ’s upcoming western film Rust … As you’ve probably heard by now, the 63-year-old actor was unknowingly handed a loaded prop gun that he was told was safe before firing it and accidentally killing the director of photography Halyna Hutchins […]
Alec Baldwin Didn’t Know Prop Gun Was Loaded Before Fatal Shooting, Warrant Says
Alec Baldwin was unknowingly handed a loaded prop gun before the fatal shooting that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injured director Joel Souza on the set of the upcoming western film Rust . According to a warrant obtained by TMZ Friday, the cast and crew were reportedly inside a building at the Bonanza Creek Ranch […]
Revisiting The Crow Tragedy & More: A History Of Accidental Shootings In Movies
In the real world, gun deaths are all too common. On film sets, they’re surprisingly rare — but sadly they do happen. Over the past 24 hours Hollywood has been reeling after the accidental killing of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of a new Western called Rust. That has led to calls for change and questioning […]
Alec Baldwin’s Co-Star Jensen Ackles Described VERY Casual Gun Training On Rust Before Tragic Shooting
Yikes, this did not age well… As you’ve probably heard by now, Alec Baldwin discharged a prop gun on the set of his new movie Rust on Thursday, and it fired for real — resulting in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. It’s still unclear whether there was “live” round in the gun or debris in […]