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    Spang TV Goes Bicoastal With Addition of Director Andrews Jenkins

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    Andrews Jenkins (wearing baseball cap) setting up shot for a "Wrestlemania" spot.
    RICHMOND, Va. --

    Spang TV–a Richmond-headquartered commercial production company known for its work for such clients as American Airlines, MasterCard and the Virginia Lottery–has become bicoastal by teaming with new business partner and lead director Andrews Jenkins. Jenkins will be based out of Los Angeles.

    Jenkins’ storytelling spans varied campaigns for brands including Mercedes-Benz, Adidas, Budweiser and ESPN. He recently directed a campaign for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) across NBC/Universal’s broadcast networks, 17 cable channels and 50-plus digital outlets. Using real fans and WWE stars on location in Nashville and Memphis, Jenkins employed a Phantom for the campaign, which trended up to #3 on Twitter and led to the highest-rated Wrestlemania episode in the program’s history.

    “Jenkins doesn’t shy away from these kinds of amplified visual spectacles, often with results that will leave the viewer slack-jawed,” said Melanie Cox, Spang TV founder and executive producer. “But his reel is also brimming with wry, off-beat humor and a comedian’s sense of timing. This versatility makes Jenkins a great fit for a wide spectrum of clients. Andrews brings such indelible personality to his work. We’re so excited to have this incredible talent as we begin to build Spang TV’s West Coast presence.”

    Jenkins related, “Partnering with Spang to bring our combined creativity, vision, and execution more directly to clients on the West Coast is such an exciting next step for me as a director.” Andrews said he would begin building a national brand, signing new talent and bringing the Spang package of talent and resources to his contacts and collaborators. 

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    The End of The “Rust” Criminal Case Against Alec Baldwin May Unlock A Civil Lawsuit

    Tuesday, December 24, 2024

    The conclusion of a criminal case against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer clears the way for a related civil lawsuit by relatives of the deceased woman and efforts to depose the actor under oath, attorneys for plaintiffs in the civil suit said Tuesday.

    At a news conference in Los Angeles, victims' rights attorney Gloria Allred said that the parents and younger sister of deceased cinematographer Halyna Hutchins were disappointed that prosecutors won't appeal the dismissal of an involuntary manslaughter charge against Baldwin. The criminal charge against Baldwin was dismissed halfway through trial in July on allegations that police and prosecutors withheld evidence from the defense.

    Hutchins died shortly after being wounded during a rehearsal in the movie "Rust" in October 2021 at a film-set ranch on the outskirts of Santa Fe, New Mexico.

    Baldwin, the lead actor and coproducer, was pointing a pistol at Hutchins when it discharged, killing Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza. Baldwin has said he pulled back the hammer — but not the trigger — and the revolver fired.

    Allred said Hutchins' relatives are determined to pursue damages and compensation from Baldwin and "Rust" producers in New Mexico civil court, and want Baldwin to answer questions under oath in the proceedings. Hutchins' widower and son previously reached a separate legal settlement.

    "With the withdrawal that was made public yesterday, we are now able to proceed with our civil case," Allred said. "Clearly, the rights of Alec Baldwin were protected, but the due process rights of the victims — Halyna Hutchins and her parents and her sister — were violated."

    Allred said she's ready to prove that Hutchins had a close relationship... Read More

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