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    “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” “Mulan,” “Promising Young Woman” Top Costume Designers Guild Awards

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    Director George C. Wolfe (center) is flanked by Viola Davis (l) and Chadwick Boseman on the set of "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" (photo by David Lee/courtesy of Netflix)

    TV winners include "Westworld," "The Queen’s Gambit," "Hamilton," "Schitt’s Creek"

    LOS ANGELES --

    Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Mulan and Promising Young Woman came up winners in the feature film categories at the 23rd CDGA (Costume Designers Guild Awards) which took place Tuesday evening (4/13) on Twitter. 

    Taking the TV honors were Westworld, The Queen’s Gambit, Schitt’s Creek and Hamilton. 

    The short form winner was Apple’s “The Stunt Double.” Damien Chazelle directed the Apple short.

    Lana Condor hosted the evening’s ceremony which also celebrated award-winning producers Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers who were jointly honored with the Distinguished Collaborator Award. The Distinguished Collaborator Award honors individuals who demonstrate unwavering support of Costume Design and creative partnerships with Costume Designers.

    Executive produced by JumpLine, the annual CDGA gala celebrated excellence in film, television, and short form costume design as voted on by the Guild’s membership.

    Participating talent in the night’s ceremony and celebration included Rose Byrne (actress, Mrs. America), Nicola Coughlan (actress, Bridgerton), Andra Day (actress/musician, The United States vs. Billie Holiday), O-T Fagbenle (actor, Black Widow), Emerald Fennell (actress, and writer/director of Promising Young Woman), Ilana Glazer (actress/writer, Broad City), Regina King (actress, and director of One Night in Miami), Carey Mulligan (writer, and actress in Promising Young Woman), Leslie Odom Jr. (actor, Hamilton, One Night in Miami), and Amanda Seyfried (actress, Mank).

    Here’s a rundown of winners in the eight competitive categories voted on by the Guild’s membership:

    Excellence in Sci-Fi / Fantasy Film
    Mulan – Bina Daigeler

    Excellence in Contemporary Film
    Promising Young Woman – Nancy Steiner

    Excellence in Period Film
    Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom – Ann Roth

    Excellence in Sci-Fi / Fantasy Television
    Westworld: “Parce Domine” – Shay Cunliffe

    Excellence in Contemporary Television
    Schitt’s Creek: “Happy Ending” – Debra Hanson 

    Excellence in Period Television
    The Queen’s Gambit: “End Game” – Gabriele Binder

    Excellence in Variety, Reality-Competition, Live Television
    Hamilton – Paul Tazewell 

    Excellence in Short Form Design
    Apple: Shot on iPhone by Damien Chazelle – Vertical Cinema “The Stunt Double” short film – April Napier 

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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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