Paul Babb–who most recently served as executive producer for Rhythm+Hues Commercial Studios, a division of the Academy Award-winning feature VFX studio–has joined creative-driven, multiplatform media shop MindOverEye (MOE) as director of integrated production.
In his new capacity at MOE, Babb will call upon his experience to manage day-to-day workflow and further expand the scope of projects, opportunities and partnerships within the advertising and production communities. MOE’s new, high-tech 15,000 square feet facility in El Segundo will allow him to offer clients everything under one roof, from an on-site cyc stage, audio recording booth and multipurpose editorial/finishing suites to live action, VFX and animation teams for any creative project.
“We are continually evolving our unique pipeline/workflow and Paul will be a key player in that development,” assessed Bill Wadsworth, founder of MOE. “Besides being a great mentor in my early days, Paul and I have continued to keep close ties as we waded through the post community…I am looking forward to doing some great work together at MindOverEye.”
Prior to his seven-year tenure at Rhythm + Hues, Babb developed the commercial shop kachew! from the ground up for Klasky Csupo Animation. And as the director of broadcast for Ogilvy & Mather, Los Angeles, Babb was responsible for the production of over 260 commercials a year and management of the production department. His commercial and media work has won honors from top industry competitions for a variety of clients including, American Express, Chevrolet, Coca-Cola, Ferrari, Ford, Lionsgate, Mercedes-Benz, McDonald’s, NASCAR, SeaWorld, Universal, and US Marine Corps.
The End of The “Rust” Criminal Case Against Alec Baldwin May Unlock A Civil Lawsuit
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."
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