Following the tragic accident on the set of the film “Rust” that led to the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, the documentary “Last Take: Rust and the Story of Halyna” aims to tell the true story of what transpired.
The Hulu documentary takes viewers inside the fateful day of Oct. 21, 2021 and the spectacle that followed Alec Baldwin, who fired the prop gun, and the case. In the documentary, Hutchins’ friend, director Rachel Mason, goes on the record to talk about the tragedy and the experience of losing a beloved friend and colleague.
The documentary features public court records, behind-the-scenes material from “Rust” and access to Hutchins’ personal archives and materials, with the goal of honoring her story.
“Last Take: Rust and the Story of Halyna” will release March 11 on Hulu and is produced by Julee Metz, Kate Barry, Jon Bardi and Will Cohen for Story Syndicate and Jessica Grimshaw, Nick Shumaker and Jennifer Sears for Anonymous Content.
Watch the trailer below.
PROGRAMMING
Julianne Hough and Jesse Palmer are set to host “The Oscars Red Carpet Show” before the 97th Academy Awards, highlighting Oscar nominees, performers and presenters as the stars hit the red carpet.
ABC News’ live coverage kicks off with Lara Spencer on “Good Morning America” on Wednesday, Feb. 26, with James Longman joining her on Friday, Feb. 28. Coverage will continue into Friday afternoon with “GMA3: What You Need to Know” and the evening primetime special “Countdown to the Oscars with Robin Roberts: A Special Edition of ’20/20′” with Robin Roberts, featuring an interview with first-time host Conan O’Brien ahead of Hollywood’s biggest night.
On Sunday, March 2, pre-show coverage will feature “World News Tonight” anchor Linsey Davis, “Good Morning America” co-anchor Whit Johnson, ABC News correspondent Chris Connelly, KABC-TV entertainment reporter George Pennacchio and Variety‘s chief awards editor Clayton Davis.
After the Oscars ceremony, “Live with Kelly and Mark” will broadcast live from the Dolby Theatre and “After the Oscars Show” will air Monday, March 3.
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Warner Bros. Discovery is launching Max in Australia on March 31, bringing hit shows like “The Last of Us,” “House of the Dragon” and “Euphoria” to the service.
“WBD has a long history in Australia, and we know our world-class content from HBO, Warner Bros. Discovery and more is incredibly popular with audiences here,” general manager of WBD Australia and New Zealand Michael Brooks said in a statement. “We have a clear strategy to maximize reach through our direct-to-consumer app and distribution partnerships, and our collaboration with Foxtel at launch is a testament to that. We can’t wait for fans across the country to experience Max.”
In addition to HBO and Max originals, films like “Barbie,” “Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice” and “Twisters” will also be available to stream. The Australian launch comes with range of subscription tiers, including premium, standard and ad-supported options.
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Chiquis’ “Foodie on the Go” series is premiering March 13 at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT, bringing the three-time Latin Grammy Winner back on television screens in the brand new food and travel series.
“Foodie on the Go” follows Chiquis as she travels across the U.S. to meet with chefs and owners, uncovering local spots and small businesses in the process. The first episode will take place in Chicago at the Volare Restaurant while the second episode will take place in Solvang, Calif., highlighting Peasants Feast.
The show will premiere on LATV linear channels, LatiNation Fast channels and will be available to stream on the LatiNation+ app. The series is produced by Busy Bee Productions and LatiNation Media.
New episodes drop every Thursday through April 17.
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Production has wrapped on “Star Trek: Khan,” a new scripted audio series set in the Star Trek Universe. Naveen Andrews will voice the iconic augment Khan, while Wrenn Schmidt will play Marla McGivers, a former Starfleet historian who followed Khan into exile. The series takes place in the aftermath of “Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan,” picking up with Khan and his followers after they’re left stranded on the desolate planet Ceti Alpha V by Captain Kirk.
The official synopsis reads: “History remembers Khan Noonien Singh as a villain, the product of a failed attempt to perfect humanity through genetic engineering whose quest to avenge himself on Admiral James T. Kirk led to unimaginable tragedy and loss. But the truth has been buried for too long beneath the sands of Ceti Alpha V. How did Khan go from a beneficent tyrant and superhuman visionary with a new world at his fingertips to the monster we think we know so well? Recently unearthed, the rest of Khan’s story will finally be told.”
“Star Trek: Khan” is written by Kirsten Beyer and David Mack, basted on a story by “Wrath of Khan” writer-director Nicholas Meyer. The series is produced by CBS’ Eye Podcast Productions Inc., Secret Hideout, and Rodenberry Entertainment. Executive producers include Beyer, Alex Kurtzman, and Rod Roddenberry. The audio series was directed by Fred Greenhalgh.
DEALS
DirecTV is breaking the traditional cable bundle with three new Genre Packs and two Mini-Pack add-ons, complementing the recent launches of MySports in January and MyFree DirecTV in November.
“At DirecTV, we’re breaking up with the one-size-fits-all bloated cable bundles of the past by delivering new ways for consumers to enjoy the content they love at the best value,” DirecTV chief marketing officer Vince Torres said in a statement. “Our new Genre Packs and Mini-Packs provide lower-priced options, allowing customers to pick and choose what they want to watch and when they want to watch it.”
Consumers can subscribe to MyEntertainment, MyNews and MiEspañol separately or together, available to enjoy satellite-free on streaming platforms starting at $34.99 a month.
