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entertainment2 years ago

Alec Baldwin's Involvement in 'Rust' Shooting Raises Legal Concerns

New videos released by NBC News show Alec Baldwin firing prop guns and advising crew members on firearm safety on the set of "Rust" prior to the fatal shooting incident. The videos were recorded days before a gun being held by Baldwin fired a live round, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza. Special prosecutors received dozens of videos from the set, and Baldwin could face involuntary manslaughter charges, with a potential prison sentence of up to 18 months if convicted. Baldwin maintains his innocence, stating that he was told the gun was not loaded and did not pull the trigger. The assistant director and the production's armorer are also facing charges in connection to the incident.

entertainment2 years ago

Alec Baldwin Returns to 'Rust' with Precautions in Place

Production for the movie "Rust" has resumed in Montana, with strict safety measures in place after the accidental shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021. Real guns are not allowed on set, and all weapons are replicas or facsimiles made of rubber or wood. The film's new armorer, Andrew Wert, has reengineered the guns so that they cannot fire and keeps them locked in a password-protected case in between scenes. The budget has been increased, and the schedule extended to allow for extra care. The shooting has sparked industry change, with acclaimed action director Guy Ritchie also banning real guns from all of his movie sets.

entertainment2 years ago

Guy Ritchie's Perspective on Guns Shifts After "Rust" Shooting

Guy Ritchie has revealed that he has not used real weapons on set since the tragic events on the set of Rust in October 2021. Speaking about his latest movie, The Covenant, Ritchie said that the team used Airsoft weaponry, which allowed for creative freedom and was safe. The movie, which stars Jake Gyllenhaal, is based on the relationship between a U.S. Army sergeant and his interpreter in Afghanistan. Ritchie also discussed the importance of creating a positive and creative environment on set. The Covenant is out in movie theaters in the United States from Friday, April 21, 2023.