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Alec Baldwin settles with Halyna HUTCHINS’ family. Filming will resume next year

According to a statement by the actor’s lawyer, the family of Halyna Houtchins, the cinematographer who was killed on the “Rust,” movie set in 2021 and Alec Baldwin, reached an undisclosed settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit.

The lawsuit was filed in February in Santa Fe against Baldwin, the film’s production company, its producers, and other key members. It alleged numerous violations of industry standards.

According to the statement, Matthew Hutchins, the widower of Halyna Hutchins, will serve as an executive producer on film.

“We have reached a settlement with the producers of Rust (including Alec Baldwin, Rust Movie Productions LLC) subject to court approval. Our case will be dismissed as part of the settlement. With all the original principal actors on board, Rust will resume filming in January 2023. I do not want to engage in recriminations, or assign blame (to Mr. Baldwin or the producers). We all believe Halyna died tragically. Hutchins stated that he was grateful to the producers and entertainment industry for coming together to pay tribute Halyna’s final work.”

Video from the Bodycam shows chaotic moments following ‘Rust Shooting’

“Throughout this difficult process everyone has kept the specific desire for Halyna’s son in their hearts. “We are grateful to everyone that contributed to the resolution to this tragic and painful circumstance,” Alec Baldwin’s attorney Luke Nikas of Quinn Emanuel stated in a statement.

Joel Souza, the film’s director, was also hurt during the shooting. He is expected to return to the movie.

“Those of us who had the opportunity to spend time with Halyna know her to be incredibly talented, kind, creative and a source for incredible positive energy. I wish the world could have had the opportunity to meet her in different circumstances. Her amazing work is a testament to that. I have tried to heal and decided to make the decision to return to directing the film with Matt and the Hutchins families. Although it is bittersweet, I am happy that we will now complete the work Halyna, me and Matt started. My entire effort in this film will be dedicated to Halyna’s legacy. I want to make her proud. “It is a privilege for me to see this through on her account,” Souza stated in a statement.

Rust Movie Productions LLC, through Melina Spadone, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman as its attorney, stated: “We are pleased that the parties came together and resolved this matter which, subject to court approval marks an important step forward in honoring Halyna’s life and celebrating her work.”

The lawsuit claimed that producers and production companies “cut corners” in hiring crews, specifically noting that they “knowingly employed an unqualified armorer” and required her to work as an assistant props master.

Jason Bowles, an advocate for Hannah Gutierrez Reed who was the armorer on “Rust,” stated that they hope the settlement will be recognized as a “measure to Justice.”

“Hannah is grateful for the Hutchins family’s settlement and that the parties were able constructively to resolve the civil lawsuit. Bowles stated that she is hopeful that the district attorney office will recognize that some measure of Justice was achieved in relation to this tragic accident and that they will not pursue criminal charges.

CNN was informed by a spokesperson for Santa Fe District Attorney that the settlement agreement would not affect the ongoing criminal investigation in the case.

Heather Brewer, spokesperson for the Office of the First Judicial District Attorney of New Mexico stated that while civil suits can be settled privately and may involve financial awards, criminal cases are only about facts. “If the facts and evidence warrant criminal prosecution under New Mexico law, then charges will be brought. No one is above the law.”

This story was contributed by Julia Jones and Josh Campbell of CNN.

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‘Jawan’ to mint Rs 70 crore on opening day

With a 5 am show in Kolkata, a 6 am one in Jaipur and tickets flying off the proverbial shelf, Bollywood theatrical releases — most recent being “Gadar 2” and “OMG 2″ — are raking it in.Mumbai-based trade expert Komal Nahta agreed with Biji’s estimate.”The situation is crazy across single-screen theatres and multiplexes both. It is difficult to predict the business. It will at least do Rs 70 crore on day one (in India),” Nahta told PTI.In Delhi, the film releases ahead of the G20 Summit on September 9-10 with several heads of state, including US President Joe Biden, set to attend the event. While the city will remain open during the weekend, restrictions will be imposed on a small part of the NDMC area.Bijli said he is not worried about the theatrical business taking a hit in central Delhi because of G20 restrictions. It would mean four PVR theatres — PVR Plaza, Rivoli, Odeon and ECX Chanakyapuri — shut during the summit.”They are single screen theatres with a total capacity of about 2,000 seats so that really wouldn’t have much of an impact because the loss for that will be compensated by the fact that Delhi has a four-day weekend,” he said.About 30-35 per cent of the film’s business will come from the South, which again is bigger than the numbers made by “Pathaan”, added Bijli.The buzz around “Jawan” is also high in south India as a majority of the cast and crew hail from the region, said Chennai-based trade analyst Ramesh Bala.”The advance booking is looking good all over India, certainly so in the South as well. There are early morning shows in the south. It is a big release here for all the states combined because the cast and crew are from the South.”So the buzz is more. Looking at the advance booking response for the film, I think on day one, the film should do Rs 20 to 25 crore from the South market, and overall, it should do Rs 70 to 75 crore across India. If the movie is reasonably good, then the lifetime business of the movie will be Rs 800 to Rs 1,000 crore,” Bala told PTI.It’s not just in the South.Theatre chain Miraj Cinema, which has 182 plus screens across India, said it has already sold 28,000 tickets.”Due to overwhelming public demand, we’ve broken new ground by adding a 5 am show for a Hindi film in Kolkata, a first in our cinema’s history. Jaipur will experience the earliest screening at 6.05 am in Hindi, setting a record for the city,” Amit Sharma, MD of Miraj Entertainment Ltd, said in a statement.Senior distributor and exhibitor Raj Bansal, said many theatres in Rajasthan will also hold early morning shows of “Jawan” due to the unprecedented response.”After almost 30 years in Rajasthan, we are having 6 am shows for ‘Jawan’. In the past, this happened with Amitabh Bachchan’s ‘Hum’,” Bansal, director of Jaipur’s three-screen multiplex Entertainment Paradise, told PTI.In Mumbai, Gaiety-Galaxy, a prominent single-screen theatre, about 90 per cent of its seats are sold out.”Almost 80 to 90 per cent booking is done so far; by Thursday it will be houseful. We are happy with the golden run of movies in theatres, especially in single-screen theatres. I think because of ‘Pathaan’ and ‘Gadar 2’, the business in single screen has revived. The industry has bounced back in a big way. With ‘Jawan’ things are looking positive,” Manoj Desai, executive director of Gaiety, Galaxy and Maratha Mandir Cinema, told PTI.As screens open up for advance bookings in various cities, the Tamil and Telugu versions of the film are also seeing enthusiastic support although the Hindi version is naturally taking the lead, Ashish Saksena, COO – Cinemas, BookMyShow, said in a statement.”What is interesting to note is that the Hindi language version of the film has seen maximum interest from markets in South and East India such as Hyderabad, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Chennai amongst others,” he added.According to Bijli, 2023, particularly the months of July-August, have been great for the exhibition sector with the back-to-back successes of both Hollywood and Hindi movies such as “Mission Impossible 7”, “Oppenheimer”, “Gadar 2”, “OMG 2” and “Dream Girl 2″.”Movie going (experience) has come back. ‘Jawan’ has a lot going for itself. The film has Shah Rukh Khan, who has delivered ‘Pathaan’, a Rs 525 crore movie,” he said.That film releases on Janmashtami, when many people celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna, and a weekend follows one day later is expected to boost sales.Rajkot-based distributor Ajay Bagdai said the advance booking for “Jawan” looks promising as Gujarat will have a holiday weekend due to Janmashtami.”At my theatre in Rajkot, we have 1,100 seats and so far we have sold about 750 tickets, only for September 7. On the first day, the pan-India business should be at least around Rs 50 to 60 crore,” Bagdai added.

Shah Rukh Khan’s next movie “Jawan” is expected to outperform the opening day grossing of “Pathaan” from earlier in the year. It is projected that Jawan should reach nearly 70 crore in earnings on its premiere day at the theaters.

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Salman Khan warns against fake casting agents

Shah Rukh Khanfor an action packed spy drama, titled ‘Tiger vsPathaan’.

In a recent post on social media, Salman Khan cautioned his followers to beware of phony individuals, vowing to give innocent persons roles in his movies. The actor released a declaration on behalf of his studio as well. Soon, audiences will be able to witness Salman Khan’s performance in ‘Tiger 3’, the movie also featuring Katrina Kaif and Emraan Hashmi.

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Aamir enjoys Wimbledon 2023 finals with kids

Aamir Khan was spotted at the Wimbledon 2023 finals in London with his children, Junaid, Azad and Ira, where they enjoyed the match together. Popular Bollywood celebrities such as Sonam Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, and Nick Jonas also attended the event.

Aamir Khan and his kids, Junaid, Azad, and Ira, could be seen at the 2023 Wimbledon finals in London together, savoring the match. Celebrities like Sonam Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, and Nick Jonas who are superstars in Bollywood were at the occasion.

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With Katrina, it is always a ‘Merry Christmas’

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Nature’s girl

Katrina is known to be a huge nature lover and here she is seen sitting pretty amidst flora and fauna

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Mornings like these

We think the diva looks flawless even when she wakes up in the morning. Don’t you agree?

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Festive fervour

The actor, who looks as gorgeous in Indian wear as Western, strikes a pose in this pastel salwar kameez

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Girl next door

Sultry diva or girl next door? Katrina, who recently turned 40, aces many avatars with elan

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Click happy

The actor posted this pic thanking her insta family that now boasts of 74 million people!

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Glam girl

Katrina, who carries off the glamorous look with panache, looks stunning in this shimmering golden dress

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Floral fantasy

Katrina shows you why a good floral pant suit is a must in your wardrobe

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Rock and roll

This zig zag chic dress with thigh high slits on either side is perfect for the summers

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Cozy corner

Katrina looks so radiant and fresh in this pic as her eyes do all the talking. Don’t miss her luscious locks!

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Green brigade

The actor poses in a green swimsuit atop a yacht and does she not look mesmerising?

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Prasoon Joshi to watch ‘OMG 2’ today

AfterCBFCwas slammed recently for passing Om Raut’s ‘Adipurush’ with zero cuts, Amit Rai’s ‘OMG 2’ was referred to the Revisting Committee by the Examining Committee, ahead of its release.Prasoon Joshi, Chairperson of CBFC will reportedly be watching the film today. According to reports, usually the Chief Executive Officer of the CBFC, Ravinder Bhakar, awards the certificate.His signature is seen on almost all the censor certificates. However, in the case of ‘OMG 2’,Prasoon Joshihimself will go through the film and make a decision accordingly, the report inBollywoodHungama stated.

The report added that he has decided to spearhead the Revisting Committee as the CBFC wants to be fully sure that ‘OMG 2’ doesn’t have any scene or dialogue that can cause a problem.

Prabhas, Kriti Sanon and Saif Ali Khan starrer received a huge backlash from the audience for its dialogues and scenes. The film received mixed reviews from the audience and the critics alike.

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