‘Rust’ producers dispute New Mexico safety agency's pricey penalty: report

A man bites dog moment happened on Friday in the White House, as the lion laid down with the lamb, at least for a photo.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterComedy “Pivoting” has been canceled after just one season at Fox, Variety has confirmed.The midseason single-cam sitcom starring Eliza Coupe, Ginnifer Goodwin and Maggie Q, concluded its 10-episode first season March 10.Set in a small, middle-class town in Long Island, NY, “Pivoting” follows close-knit childhood friends Amy (Coupe), Jodie (Goodwin) and Sarah (Q) as they cope with the death of the fourth member of their group. When faced with the reality that life is short, these women pivot, and alter their current paths, by way of a series of impulsive, ill-advised and self-indulgent decisions.

After being on hiatus for the last two years during Covid, the Producers Guild of America (PGA)’s 12th annual Produced By Conference has announced its first round of speakers. The event is taking place on Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12 at the FOX Studio Lot in Century City.

It can be argued that Seth MacFarlane is one of the most multifaceted talents working in the entertainment industry today. “Family Guy” alone is the type of hit that anyone can make an entire career on.

Sasha Urban editorAfter a two-year hiatus, the Producers Guild of America  is returning for its 12th annual Produced By Conference — to be held on June 11 and 12 at the Fox Studio Lot in Century City — and announced on Friday the first round of speakers.The confirmed speakers include Academy Award winner Viola Davis, her husband and producing partner, veteran producer Julius Tennon (“The First Lady”), “Family Guy” creator Seth MacFarlane, television producer Betsy Beers (creative partner at Shondaland) and comedy leader Mike Farah (CEO, Funny or Die).The conference will feature a networking reception, panels, Q&As and its signature Mentoring Roundtables. This year’s Produced By will also feature the return of the Pitch Perfect session, which sees a handful of pre-selected attendees pitching their projects in front of an audience of producers and executives.

It can be argued that Seth MacFarlane is one of the most multifaceted talents working in the entertainment industry today. “Family Guy” alone is the type of hit that anyone can make an entire career on.

Megan Fox has one low-key request for any special occasions with her fiancé, Machine Gun Kelly — including her upcoming birthday on May 16.«My main request is always just no cell phones,» the actress told ET's Denny Directo on the red carpet at the Los Angeles premiere of the couple's new film, on Thursday. «So, whatever we do, wherever we go, I just want there to be no phones.» marks Kelly's directorial debut, as the film was written and directed by the musician and his pal, Mod Sun, and stars a cast of their famous friends, including Pete Davidson, Avril Lavigne, Becky G and more.Fox said she was «super proud» of her beau's creative effort and had a blast being directed by the rapper himself.«He was amazing, so was Mod,» she raved.

Amy King (née Duggar) has long spoken out against many of her cousins in the Duggar family — but never moreso than ahead of Josh Duggar’s child porn sentencing.

Fred Ward, a prolific actor best known for roles in The Right Stuff, Tremors, Miami Blues, True Detective and many others, died May 8. He was 79.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorI’m happy to report that all is well between me and Machine Gun Kelly.In September, a video of the musician slapping my microphone at the MTV VMAs in New York City after I asked him about a scuffle he got into with MMA fighter Conor McGregor earlier on the carpet went viral.However, MGK and I laughed off the controversy when I interviewed him on Thursday at the premiere of “Good Mourning” at the London West Hollywood.“I won’t hit the microphone this time,” he said, laughing.With that out of the way, we talked about “Good Mourning.” MGK not only co-wrote and co-directed the stoner comedy with Mod Sun, but he also stars in the film. The movie follows a famous actor (Kelly) who emotionally spirals when he thinks his girlfriend (Becky G) has broken up with him over text. The story was inspired by a text his fiancé Megan Fox sent him before they were even dating.

With the NBA and NHL playoffs in full swing, the NFL is grabbing some headlines today as it reveals the 2022 schedule. Have a look at the primetime and holiday games and some key matchups below (all times Pacific for brevity).

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Magnum P.I.” has been canceled after four seasons at CBS, Variety has learned.The reboot of the beloved 1980’s action series debuted Season 4 back in October. The show is described as a modern take on the original series centering on Thomas Magnum (Jay Hernandez), a decorated former Navy SEAL who, upon returning home from Afghanistan, repurposes his military skills to become a private investigatorAlong with Hernandez, the series stars Perdita Weeks as Juliet Higgins, Zachary Knighton as Orville “Rick” Wright, Stephen Hill as Theodore “TC” Calvin, Tim Kang as Det.

Nashville-based country music singer/songwriter Ian Flanigan — a finalist on "The Voice Season 19" — is the creative force behind the current single, "Grow Up," featuring Blake Shelton. It's had over 2 million streams so far and that number is growing rapidly.

Rust have disputed an official report stating they failed to adhere to gun safety prior to the on-set shooting involving Alec Baldwin.Last October, the actor was rehearsing a scene for the film when he discharged a live round from a prop gun on set, which killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injured the director, Joel Souza.Baldwin has claimed that he was told the gun was “cold” by the assistant director, and the Sante Fe Sheriff’s department and district attorney are continuing to investigate the shooting.The film’s production company previously said it “enforced all applicable safety protocols,” despite the New Mexico Environment Department imposing its maximum fine on Rust Movie Productions for “serious and wilful” failures.Now the company behind the film has continued to defend its actions, arguing that it was not responsible for supervising the film set, “much less for supervising specific protocols such as the maintenance and loading of weapons” (per BBC News).“The law properly permits producers to delegate such critical functions as firearm safety to experts in that field and does not place such responsibility on producers whose expertise is in arranging financing and contracting for the logistics of filming,” the statement continued, adding that previous discharges of blank rounds on set had been “properly addressed”, including with safety briefings for cast and crew, and did not violate firearm safety protocols.The company also refuted claims that the movie’s armourer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, had been “overburdened” by her additional role as a props assistant, saying her responsibilities as armourer “always took precedence” and that she had sufficient time to inspect the ammunition, but “didn’t do her job

Alec Baldwin has had his fair share of scandals over the course of his life in the public eye. From two arrests to the infamous voicemail he left his daughter Ireland Baldwin, the 30 Rock alum has often made headlines for his controversial behavior — and perhaps never more serious than when he was involved in the fatal shooting on the set of Rust.

UPDATED, May 11, 2022: Ex-Fox News host Ed Henry’s defamation lawsuit against NPR and CNN has been voluntarily dismissed.

She’s back and making a splash. Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Camille Kostek has returned with a new collection for size-inclusive brand Swimsuits For All.This is Camille Kostek's second consecutive year with Swimsuits for All. Fellow Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover girl Ashley Graham previously partnered with the company.

Breaking records on and off the field? Fox spoke out about the reported $375 million deal Tom Brady signed to become the network’s lead NFL analyst once he retires from football for good.

The hay fever medication shortage will be terrible news to many, but an allergy expert says some laundry habits can make allergies better - or worse.

News that Fred Savage was reportedly "quick to anger" has surfaced a week after he was fired from executive producing and directing ABC’s reboot of "The Wonder Years." Sources that worked alongside Savage told People magazine that the director was "quick to anger," which took a toll on the people working with him. Savage is facing allegations of misconduct while on set of the ABC show.

Tom Brady decides to retire (again) the NFL star won't have to ponder what's next in his professional football career, because he's already got a job lined up. And it pays handsomely, too.The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback is set to be the lead NFL analyst for FOX Sports upon his retirement.

Michele Amabile Angermiller Friends and extended family of music and management company SALXCO gathered to support Rima Fakih Slaiby, wife of SALXCO founder Wassim “Sal” Slaiby, in her efforts to raise money for Best Buddies International.A former Miss America, the director of philanthropy at SALXCO and Best Buddies’ talent relations board member, Fakih Slaiby co-hosted the 5th annual Best Buddies’ Celebration of Mothers in Malibu, California, this past Mother’s Day weekend alongside longtime supporter Vivica A. Fox.

The company that produced the ill-fated Rust movie is contesting the findings of the New Mexico Occupational Health and Safety Bureau, which last month fined the company $136,793 for its “willful and serious” violation of workplace safety procedures. The fine, which is the maximum allowable by law, follows the Bureau’s six-month investigation into the circumstances leading up to the accidental shooting that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and wounded director Joel Souza on October 21.

penalty from New Mexico’s Occupational Health and Safety Department, which found in a report that the producers used “plain indifference” to firearm safety on set. The producers, in a notice of contest filed Tuesday, pushed back on the report’s claims that “Rust” “willfully” violated safety protocols, including contesting that misfires of firearms were not properly addressed and that the set did not properly use a fire extinguisher.

EXCLUSIVE: Alec Baldwin has partnered with veteran actor and producer Anjul Nigam (Grey’s Anatomy) to form film and TV production company Persona Entertainment, whose first project will be on sale at the upcoming Cannes market.

The request by Dave Chappelle's alleged attacker to have his bail reduced was denied on Tuesday. Isaiah Lee, 23, appeared in court Tuesday, according to FOX 11. His lawyer requested that Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Armenui Amy Ashvanian release Lee on his own recognizance, City News Service reported.

wanted to have Black Lives Matter protesters shot. Or how, according to Esper, Trump wanted to attempt a false flag missile attack on Cartels in Mexico.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterSony’s literary-driven speciality film unit 3000 Pictures has closed a deal for the rights to bestselling author Soman Chainani’s “Beasts and Beauty: Dangerous Tales,” with an eye to turn it into a limited series.An overnight New York Times bestseller when it published with HarperCollins Children’s Books in September 2021, “Beasts and Beauty” has since sold in 13 territories around the world. The work is a collection of 12 fairy tales reimagined to reflect a new era, and spins the stories you know and love into thrilling adventures of mystery, magic and rebellious hearts.Chainani is writing the pilot and is an executive producer on the project.

Prince Harry insisted that he and Meghan Markle had an "incredible" time during their royal tour of New Zealand despite shocking claims made in a new book. On Monday, a comedic skit starring the Duke of Sussex was unveiled on a New Zealand TV station to promote his eco-travel campaign, which encourages people to travel sustainably.The five-minute advert, which also premiered on YouTube, is part of Travalyst, an initiative the 37-year-old launched in 2019. In the clip, Harry is seen jogging through a park before being chased by "rating agents," played by Kiwi actors Rhys Darby, Dave Fane and Rena Owen.

Whoa! The mother of Gabby Petito has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the curator of the estate of Brian Laundrie.

The Los Angeles District Attorney's Office’s decision not to bring felony charges against Dave Chappelle’s alleged onstage attacker has already sent shockwaves through the world of entertainment, and live venue owners across the country are coming down hard on what they say is DA George Gascón’s lack of justice. "This is shocking to hear," New York comedy club owner Dani Zoldan told Fox News Digital Thursday. "The individual that attacked Dave Chappelle did so with a knife. It was planned in advance.

Puck’s Dylan Byers.The former Fox News journalist began hosting the interview show at the launch of CNN+, before the streaming service was shut down 30 days after it launched by parent company Warner Bros. Discovery.After a nearly two-decade run at Fox News, Wallace left the network in December 2021 for a job at CNN, where he was then positioned as an anchor for CNN+.Byers reports that in addition to hosting his show on HBO Max, Wallace will continue to do work for CNN as new CNN head Chris Licht begins to sort out where to deploy talent at the networks under the Warner Bros.

A judge dismissed a defamation suit brought against Alec Baldwin by the family of a fallen US Marine. The lawsuit was dismissed Wednesday by a district court judge due to lack of personal jurisdiction, meaning the Wyoming court has no jurisdiction over Baldwin who resides in New York City, according to documents obtained by Fox News Digital. The actor has been sued by Roice McCollum, the sister of fallen U.S.