(CNN) Months after cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot on the set of the film "Rust," the co-producer of the project says he is "confident" the movie will resume filming and be completed. In an interview published Monday by The Hollywood Reporter, Anjul Nigam, co-producer of "Rust" with actor Alec Baldwin, said he believes they'll be able to finish "Rust" once the investigation into the shooting incident is complete. "'Rust' is obviously a horrific tragedy," Nigam told the publication. "The investigation will hopefully be resolved soon and will unveil what happened. Obviously, there will be people out there who will have negative perspectives, but we're confident about continuing to make quality movies." Hutchins was shot and killed on Oct. 21 on the New Mexico set of "Rust" when a firearm held by Baldwin was discharged as they were rehearsing a scene. The investigation by the Santa Fe County Sherriff's Department in ongoing. Nigam … [Read more...] about ‘Rust’ producer ‘confident’ film will get finished
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Cannes film fest launches with veterans and zombies
A man walks as a restaurant gets ready at the croisette at the Croisette in Cannes, southeastern France, on May 16, 2022, ahead of the 75th Cannes Film Festival. The festival will take place from May 17 to 28. Image: AFP/Patricia de Melo Moreira The red carpet is ready for the opening of the 75th Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday, with Oscar winner Forest Whitaker as the first guest of honor and a French zombie comedy to kick off proceedings. The masks are off, health passes are no longer needed and the world’s leading cinema get-together is ready to party after two years in which the pandemic put a dampener on proceedings. Whitaker, the 60-year-old star of “The Last King of Scotland” and cult films such as “Ghost Dog” and recent TV hit “Godfather of Harlem,” will pick up an honorary Palme d’Or at the opening ceremony on the Cote d’Azur. Image: Twitter/@forestwhitaker He won an acting award at the festival back in 1988 for his role as jazz legend Charlie Parker in Clint … [Read more...] about Cannes film fest launches with veterans and zombies
Young Star Of Classic Jack Black Film Dead At 32, Struck By Motorist
One of the young star’s of the classic Jack Black movie “School of Rock,” Kevin Clark, has died after being struck by a motorist while he was on his bike. He was 32. Clark, who is best known for the role of the drummer Freddy Jones in the hit 2003 movie died while on his way home in Chicago, according to TMZ in a piece published Wednesday. Early this morning a driver fatally struck “School of Rock” drummer Kevin Clark, 32, on his bike at Logan/Western. It was the second bike death at the site in 13 years. How many more people have to die there before safety improvements are made? https://t.co/KAlc5wHjkx pic.twitter.com/zLj8Z2pKG7 — John Greenfield (@greenfieldjohn) May 27, 2021 Clark was rushed to the hospital but was later pronounced dead, the Cook County Medical Examiner said. (RELATED: Jack Black Compares Trump To Charlie Sheen ‘On Crack’) Authorities reportedly told the outlet a 20-year-old woman was driving the car involved in the crash. She was not … [Read more...] about Young Star Of Classic Jack Black Film Dead At 32, Struck By Motorist
PetChem buys Swedish specialty chemicals group Perstorp for €1.5b
- A + A KUALA LUMPUR (May 17): Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PetChem) is acquiring the entire equity interest in leading specialty chemicals group Perstorp Holding AB from Financière Forêt SARL for a base purchase of €1.538 billion (approximately RM7.018 billion) cash. The acquisition marks the creation of a significant specialty chemicals portfolio, while enhancing its overall earnings, said PetChem, which together with its wholly-owned unit Petronas Chemicals International BV (PCIBV), had entered into a conditional securities purchase agreement with the seller for the proposed acquisition. The Perstorp group currently derives more than 80% of its revenue from the 18 preferred chemical segments identified by PetChem, including surfactants, specialty polymers, specialty films, plastic additives, coatings, preservatives and biocides, and pre/pro biotics. Perstorp has also developed a number of solutions such as the game-changing production of sustainable methanol … [Read more...] about PetChem buys Swedish specialty chemicals group Perstorp for €1.5b
Johnny Depp’s lawyers to resume questioning of ex-wife in defamation fight
Amber Heard and Johnny Depp watch as the jury leaves the courtroom at the end of the day at the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse in Fairfax, Va., Monday, May 16, 2022. Image: Reuters/Steve Helber LOS ANGELES — “Aquaman” actor Amber Heard will face more questioning on Tuesday from attorneys for her ex-husband, Johnny Depp, the Hollywood star she has accused of physical and emotional abuse before and during their brief marriage. The “Pirates of the Caribbean” actor, 58, is suing Heard for $50 million, saying she defamed him when she claimed she was a victim of domestic abuse. Heard, 36, has countersued for $100 million, arguing that Depp smeared her by calling her a liar. On Monday, she told jurors it was “torture” to see her claims being questioned and to have to defend herself to the public. “I want to move on,” she said through tears. “I want Johnny to move on too. I want him to leave me alone.” Depp’s attorneys began their attempt to discredit her claims by introducing … [Read more...] about Johnny Depp’s lawyers to resume questioning of ex-wife in defamation fight
Yeo Jin-goo, Cho Yi-hyun cast in lead roles for ‘Ditto’ remake
Yeo Jin-goo and Cho Yi-hyun have been cast in the lead roles in the remake of 2000 film ″Ditto.″ [JANUS ENTERTAINMENT, ARTIST COMPANY] Actors Yeo Jin-goo and Cho Yi-hyun were cast in the remake of “Ditto” (2000), a fantasy romance film originally featuring Yoo Ji-tae and Kim Ha-neul. Production company Gogo Studio announced Thursday that the filming will begin next month. “Ditto” is a time-slip romance in which a woman living in 1979 and a man living in 2000 are somehow able to communicate through an old radio. The two realize that they are living in different time periods when they make plans to meet but fail to see each other. In the remake, Yeo and Cho will play the roles of students named Yong and Mo-nee, living the years 1995 and 2021. Other actors cast include Kim Hye-yoon, who will take on the role of Yong’s first love Han Sol, Na In-woo, as Mo-nee’s friend Young-ji, and Bae In-hyuk as Yong’s friend Eun-sung. Director Seo Eun-young, who worked on films “Go Back” … [Read more...] about Yeo Jin-goo, Cho Yi-hyun cast in lead roles for ‘Ditto’ remake
Dana Holgorsen’s Interview Process Reportedly Includes Drinking ‘A Sh*t Ton Of Beers’
Houston football coach Dana Holgorsen reportedly has a unique process for interviewing potential assistants. The Athletic recently published a piece breaking down how several different major coaches vet potential assistants, and Holgorsen’s method includes throwing back some cold beers. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football) Wonder what actually happens when coaches conduct their interviews to try and hire assistants? I always have. Turns out, many of the stories about the hiring process in football are amazing. https://t.co/AG6G0Hbm8b — Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) May 13, 2022 Specifically, when the current Houston coach was attempting to bring Tony Gibson to West Virginia , he picked him up in a stretch limo and headed to Demeris Bar-B-Q in Houston for some beers. “We played ‘Golden Tee’ for about six hours and drank a shit ton of beers. We never talked one down of football. I got back … [Read more...] about Dana Holgorsen’s Interview Process Reportedly Includes Drinking ‘A Sh*t Ton Of Beers’
REVIEW: ‘The Outfit’ Is An Awesome Movie
“The Outfit” is an outstanding film. The film with Mark Rylance, Dylan O’Brien and Zoey Deutch about organized crime in Chicago recently dropped on Peacock, and I fired it up Monday night after hearing several great reviews. (REVIEW: ‘ Westworld ’ Season 3 Ends With The Possible Deaths Of Multiple Characters) It didn’t disappoint at all. The film centers around an elderly man named Leonard Burling, who owns a custom suit shop frequented by an organized crime family in the 1950s. When it’s revealed somebody wiretapped the crime family and the boss’ son arrives at the store with a gunshot wound to the stomach, it’s immediately clear nothing is as it appears. From there, it was off to the races! It’s all about to unravel. #TheOutfit is only in theaters February 25, a new crime thriller from the Academy Award-winning screenwriter of The Imitation Game. pic.twitter.com/WK5Gox9JAE — The Outfit (@TheOutfitMovie) November 17, 2021 Without … [Read more...] about REVIEW: ‘The Outfit’ Is An Awesome Movie
The World’s Best Blended Scotch Whiskies 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin A total of six blended whisky expressions made the final judging “Sweeps” rounds at the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC). Three of these whiskies were blended Scotch whiskies and three were blended single malts. An additional three blended Scotch whisky expressions scored Double Gold medals. Founded in 2000, the SFWSC is the oldest competition in North America and the largest spirits judging in the world. A total of 70 judges from around the world evaluated approximately 5,000 spirits over two weeks in April 2022. The competition is organized by the Tasting Alliance, an organization founded by Anthony Dias Blue, and in addition to the SFWSC includes spirit competitions in New York and Singapore and wine competitions in San Francisco and New York. Johnnie Walker Green Label, Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, 40% ABV, 750 ml was one of three finalists in the Blended Scotch Malt Whisky category. Blended … [Read more...] about The World’s Best Blended Scotch Whiskies 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
The World’s Best Scotch Whiskies: 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin An unprecedented 70 Scotch whisky expressions scored Double Gold at the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC). Thirteen whiskies advanced to the various “sweeps” elimination rounds. Founded in 2000, the SFWSC is the oldest competition in North America and the largest spirits judging in the world. A total of 70 judges from around the world evaluated approximately 5,000 spirits over two weeks in April 2022. The competition is organized by the Tasting Alliance, an organization founded by Anthony Dias Blue, and in addition to the SFWSC includes spirit competitions in New York and Singapore and wine competitions in San Francisco and New York. In the Distiller’s Single Malt No Age Statement Category there were two finalists: Glen Scotia, Victoriana Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 54.2% ABV, 750 ml and Ardbeg, Uigeadail Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 54.2% ABV, 750 ml . Victoriana is a cask … [Read more...] about The World’s Best Scotch Whiskies: 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition