Republic, an editorial, and design collective headquartered in Uptown Dallas, has added post-producer Michael Wagner who assumes a leadership role as a sr. producer. He brings a proven track record of coordinating teams of artists and managing complex projects for clients such as Dr Pepper, Ram, Schwab, SEC and Pennzoil.
Carrie Callaway, owner and managing director of Republic, said of Wagner, “He’s got an outstanding reputation in our market, and in the brief period of our discussions, it’s very clear why. Michael’s a perfect complement for our project management team and I have no doubt that our clients and artists will enjoy working with him. I look forward to integrating him into our system and collaborating with him as we continue to grow both our client base and our offerings.”
Wagner was most recently executive producer at charlieuniformtango in Dallas. His tenure there saw him rise swiftly through the ranks, starting out as a jr. producer in 2016 and eventually assuming the role of executive producer only seven years later. He most recently oversaw post for The Home Depot’s large March Madness “Tips from the Tool Shaq” campaign featuring Shaquille O’Neil.
“I am extremely excited to embark on this new chapter of my career with Republic,” said Wagner. “I have long admired them as a forward thinking creative leader in our market, and in my meetings with the partners, it’s clear to see that they’re focused on growth for not only the brand but also for their individual employees. I’m excited to connect with their editors, designers, and directors, and look forward to expanding my professional skills while enhancing the quality of work in our market.”
Alec Baldwin Urges Judge To Stand By Dismissal Of Involuntary Manslaughter Case In “Rust” Shooting
Alec Baldwin urged a New Mexico judge on Friday to stand by her decision to skuttle his trial and dismiss an involuntary manslaughter charge against the actor in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of a Western movie.
State District Court Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case against Baldwin halfway through a trial in July based on the withholding of evidence by police and prosecutors from the defense in the 2021 shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film "Rust."
The charge against Baldwin was dismissed with prejudice, meaning it can't be revived once any appeals of the decision are exhausted.
Special prosecutor Kari Morrissey recently asked the judge to reconsider, arguing that there were insufficient facts and that Baldwin's due process rights had not been violated.
Baldwin, the lead actor and co-producer on "Rust," was pointing a gun at cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during a rehearsal when it went off, killing her and wounding director Joel Souza. Baldwin has said he pulled back the hammer โ but not the trigger โ and the revolver fired.
The case-ending evidence was ammunition that was brought into the sheriff's office in March by a man who said it could be related to Hutchins' killing. Prosecutors said they deemed the ammunition unrelated and unimportant, while Baldwin's lawyers alleged that they "buried" it and filed a successful motion to dismiss the case.
In her decision to dismiss the Baldwin case, Marlowe Sommer described "egregious discovery violations constituting misconduct" by law enforcement and prosecutors, as well as false testimony about physical evidence by a witness during the trial.
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