Next month marks four years of Paramount+ and we are proud to continue to be a premiere destination for live sports, breaking news and popular series and movies. Home to the world's most beloved brands, record-breaking originals and a vast library of thousands of iconic titles, it's no surprise that Paramount+ has remained one of the fastest growing streaming services since it launched in 2021.
In celebration of Women's History Month, our refreshed Women Who Move Mountains collection shines a light on the real and fictional women who inspire us. And speaking of strong leading ladies, don't miss the premiere of the highly anticipated original series Happy Face, inspired by the true-life story of Melissa G. Moore (played by Annaleigh Ashford) who discovered that her once beloved father (Dennis Quaid) was the prolific serial killer known as Happy Face. Sports fans will also be on the edge of their seats all month long streaming the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship games that air on CBS, the start of the National Women's Soccer League season and the UEFA Champions League round of 16 matches that determine this year's quarterfinalists. Whether you're looking for your next true-crime obsession, powerful female-led stories, or action on the court - you can find it all streaming on Paramount+.
For a closer look at all the entertainment coming in March, check out the latest edition of View from the Peak.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Dennis Quaid and Annaleigh Ashford in Happy Face
Paramount+ explores the rippling effects of crime and trauma with a new original series inspired by the true story of Melissa G. Moore, who at 15 years old discovered that her father was the serial killer known as Happy Face.
The upcoming original Happy Face tells the story of Melissa Reed and her incarcerated father Keith Jesperson, aka the Happy Face Killer. After decades of no contact, Keith forces his way back into his daughter's life, and Melissa must find out if an innocent man is going to be put to death for a crime her father committed. The new series features a star-studded cast, including Emmy-nominated and Tony Award-winning actress Annaleigh Ashford and Emmy Award and two-time Golden Globe-nominated actor Dennis Quaid.
We connected with executive producer and showrunner Jennifer Cacicio on her approach to bringing the Happy Face killer to the screen and working alongside Moore, who also executive produced the series, to shine a new light on her story.
Can you tell us about your experience working with Melissa G. Moore, who is an executive producer on this series and at the center of this story as the daughter of the Happy Face Killer?
Working with Melissa was a dream. She was generous with her time, open with her stories, and even shared her father's letters with me. But most importantly, she put her complete trust in me. She said that she'd told her story in her own words many times, through the podcast, her memoir, and various interviews over the years. She gave me complete freedom to tell this story in a new way.
How much of the podcast informed the creative process? Were there specific portions of the story that were easier or more difficult to adapt?
The podcast tells the story of Melissa's emotional journey. It's her coming to terms with who her father is and facing his victims for the first time. Her unique emotional journey is what made me want to tell this story, but the challenge was how to create an exciting plot that could serve as an engine to drive and underpin that emotional story without cheapening it in any way. That's how we came up with the idea of a ninth murder.
Happy Face retells the stories of real-life crimes. How do you balance keeping the story engaging while dealing with such sensitive topics?
From the very beginning it was really important to me that the show not depict any on-screen violence. I wanted this show to be about the emotional fallout of violent crime, the rippling effects of this type of trauma. We definitely hint at the violence, and we discuss it, but we don't dramatize or glorify it. I always did my best to stay rooted in Melissa's emotional story and let her character lead the way. Twists and turns and cliffhangers are great - and our show definitely has them! - but what keeps you coming back week after week are compelling characters.
Despite not being part of or having knowledge of the crimes her father committed at the time, the guilt and responsibility still weigh heavily on Melissa (played by Annaleigh Ashford), which is partially why she feels reeled back in to find more information about the new victim. What do you think that says about the human experience of examining the relationships or lack thereof we have with our parents and their actions?
I was drawn to Melissa's story in the first place because I related to it. For most of my childhood, my father was incarcerated for drugs, and while the crimes our fathers committed were very different, the questions were the same: was my childhood what I thought it was? Did I really know my dad the way I thought I did? Am I destined to be like him or can I pave my own way? The question of nature vs. nurture will always fascinate me, and I think no matter your upbringing, most people can relate to seeing your parents' flaws and loving them anyway. This show just explores those themes on steroids, haha.
Is there anything specific you'd like viewers to take away from this story and its various themes?
We all love crime shows, but I hope viewers appreciate that we are trying to explore the crime drama through a different lens. And I guess if there's a takeaway, it might be that sometimes you have to lean deeper into the darkness of your life to step into your true light.
Don’t miss the two-episode premiere of Happy Face on Paramount+ March 20.
Gotta go fast! Following its triumphant theatrical run, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 made a mad dash to Paramount+ this month and is already a hit on the streaming service, while also boosting viewership of the franchise's previous two films by a combined 185 percent.
The film, which premiered in theaters in December, picks up shortly after the Paramount+ original six-episode event series Knuckles. Following the red echidna's eponymous journey of self-discovery, Sonic, Tails and Knuckles reunite to face a new, formidable foe, Shadow, a mysterious hedgehog with powers unlike anything they've ever seen. Together, team Sonic must secure an unexpected alliance if they hope to stop Shadow and save the planet they now call home.
Directed by Jeff Fowler, who has directed all three films in the series, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is composed of an all-star live-action cast including Jim Carrey, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Natasha Rothwell and Krysten Ritter. Returning voice cast members include Ben Schwartz as Sonic, Colleen O'Shaugnessey as Tails, Idris Elba as Knuckles, as well as franchise newcomer Keanu Reeves as Shadow.
In addition to the three theatrical films, nostalgic hedgehog heads can check out the various retro animated series about the speedster available on the service, including Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic Underground.
Don't walk, RUN to the movies tab and stream Sonic the Hedgehog 3 on Paramount+.
CBS Sports' soccer season is kicking into high gear for UEFA Champions League Round of 16 action March 4-5 and March 11-12, with every match streaming live exclusively on Paramount+. Liverpool and Barcelona will look to continue their top performances and secure a spot in the Quarterfinals in what has been a record year for UEFA Champions League viewership on Paramount+.
The NWSL season kicks off in March and Paramount+ will be at the center of the action when Chicago Stars FC host the Houston Dash on March 23. CBS Sports' NWSL coverage this year will feature 50 regular season matches streaming live on Paramount+ and an additional three playoff matches, including the NWSL Championship.
DID YOU KNOW?
For Women's History Month, explore female-led films and series across a variety of genres in the Women Who Move Mountains collection. New additions to the curated collection include popular titles like A League Of Their Own, Practical Magic, Blue Crush, The Women, Julie & Julia, Failure to Launch, Sugar & Spice; action-packed thrillers like Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Lara Croft: The Cradle of Life, Room, Annihilation, Ex Machina; and powerful performances in historical dramas including Marie Antoinette, The Other Boleyn Girl and many more. The collection is available for both Paramount+ with SHOWTIME and Paramount+ Essential subscribers.
Don't miss the ultimate fan experience with the return of Paramount+'s The Lodge! The hit cross-country tour is back for the third year, kicking off in Palisades Lake Tahoe, California from February 28 to March 2; followed by SXSW in Austin, Texas from March 7-10; then onto Steamboat, Colorado March 21-25. The beloved 'Lodge' experience will feature even more immersive activations inspired by hit series and iconic franchises, including Yellowjackets, 1923, SpongeBob SquarePants, Survivor, a CBS Sports Bar and more.
Ahead of the 97th Academy Awards on March 2, catch award-winning and critically acclaimed films joining Paramount+ next month, including Babylon, Foxcatcher, Inglourious Basterds*, Frozen River, Good Will Hunting, Million Dollar Baby, Mulholland Drive, Pulp Fiction, Serpico, The Hurt Locker, The Ides of March, There Will Be Blood, Up in the Air and many more. Explore the Critically Acclaimed collection on Paramount+.
Ringo Starr and Billy Strings, CBS presents Ringo & Friends at the Ryman special
At Paramount+, we 'won't back down' from bringing epic music programming to fans that give an inside-look at culture-defining artists and electrifying performances like never before.
On March 11, cult classic '80s film, Tom Petty: Heartbreakers Beach Party from legendary director Cameron Crowe will make its return as a newly remastered version nearly 40 years after its MTV debut. The film features unprecedented access and a musically rich ride with America's greatest rock & roll band, and a rare, shining glimpse into Tom Petty's lasting creative genius. Check out the trailer.
Over on CBS, Ringo & Friends at the Ryman** airs March 10 featuring Ringo Starr and some of country music's biggest names. The two-hour taped special includes performances and duets of songs spanning Starr's legendary career, including Beatles classics and songs from his new country album "Look Up." Guest stars include music icons Sheryl Crow, Rodney Crowell, Mickey Guyton, Emmylou Harris, Sarah Jarosz, Jamey Johnson, Brenda Lee, Larkin Poe, Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle, The War And Treaty and Jack White.
Together, they reimagine some of music's most iconic songs, such as "Act Naturally," "Yellow Submarine" and more, with proceeds from the one-time, all-star performance of "With a Little Help from My Friends" going to support the American Red Cross and those impacted by the California wildfires.
Don't miss this stellar music line-up next month, streaming exclusively on Paramount+.
ORIGINALS, EXCLUSIVES, PREMIERES & EVENTS
3/1 Strange Darling* Nothing is what it seems when a twisted one-night stand spirals into a serial killer's vicious murder spree.
3/3 Rumours* The leaders of seven wealthy democracies get lost in the woods while drafting a statement on a global crisis, facing danger as they attempt to find their way out.
3/4 Sin City Gigolo: A Murder in Las Vegas premiere The shocking three-part docuseries follows the criminal investigation of a former cast member on the reality TV series Gigolos, who was arrested for murdering a young female client.
3/10 Ringo & Friends at the Ryman** special This two-hour special celebrates the music and legacy of Ringo Starr through the lens of country music. Taped at the historic Ryman Auditorium - the "Mother Church of Country Music" - this once-in-a-lifetime event features exclusive performances.
3/11 Tom Petty: Heartbreakers Beach Party Extended premiere The highly anticipated film, restored from its original 16mm source, is an era-defining look at rock & roll that captures Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers as they finish, promote and tour the groundbreaking "Long After Dark" album.
3/20 Happy Face series premiere The series follows Melissa (Annaleigh Ashford) and her incarcerated father, known as the Happy Face Killer (Dennis Quaid). After decades of no contact, he finally finds a way to force himself back into his daughter's life.
LIBRARY SHOWS
March 5
The Amazing Race (season 37 premiere)** The Fairly OddParents: Abra-Catastrophe Special The Surreal Life (season 2)
March 12
Air Disasters (season 20) The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish (season 1)
March 19
Teen Mom: The Next Chapter (season 2)
March 26
Basketball Wives (season 11)
LIBRARY MOVIES
In March, Paramount+ transports subscribers to new worlds. Be sure to check out new sci-fi and fantasy hits like Dune (1984), Edge of Tomorrow, Ex Machina, Pan's Labryinth, Practical Magic, The Abandon*, The House with a Clock in Its Walls* and more.
March 1
A League of Their Own Annihilation Becoming Jane Blue Crush Boys on the Side Cloud Atlas Continue Crawl Dune (1984) Edge of Tomorrow Elizabethtown Ex Machina Face/Off Failure to Launch Foxcatcher Foxfire Frozen River Good Will Hunting Harlem Nights Inglorious Basterds* Julie & Julia Jungleland Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life Lara Croft: Tomb Raider Love, Rosie Marie Antoinette Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life* Million Dollar Baby Motherhood* Mulholland Drive Only the Brave Pan's Labryrinth Practical Magic Pulp Fiction Rat Race Room Run All Night Searching For Bobby Fischer Serpico Shutter Island Sicario: Day of the Soldado Sleepy Hollow Snake Eyes Son of a Gun Staying Alive Sugar & Spice The Abandon The Fifth Estate* The Glorias The Heartbreak Kid (2007) The Hurt Locker The Ides of March The Kite Runner The Lodge* The Machinist The Manchurian Candidate The Other Boleyn Girl The Queens of Comedy The Sum of All Fears The Terminal The Virgin Suicides The Warriors The Way Of The Dragon The Weekend The Women There Will Be Blood Trail of Justice Up In The Air Wayne's World Wayne's World 2 Witness
March 3
The House with a Clock in Its Walls*
March 8
Babylon India Sweets and Spices*
March 16
Bridge of Spies*
March 18
The Last Manhunt*
March 21
The Hunting Party*
March 23
The Free World*
March 26
Mass*
March 31
American Psycho* American Psycho II: All American Girl*
SPORTS
3/1: NCAA Men’s Basketball – Connecticut @ Providence*; Seton Hall @ St. John's*; Cincinnati @ Houston* 3/2: Sail Grand Prix - Australia* 3/2: NCAA Men's Basketball – Wisconsin @ Michigan State*; Illinois @ Michigan* 3/3-3/5: AFC Champions League Elite Round of 16 Leg 1 3/4-3/5: UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Leg 1 3/6: UEFA Europa League Round of 16 Leg 1 3/6: UEFA Conference League Round of 16 Leg 1 3/8: NCAA Men's Basketball – Iowa State @ Kansas State*; Ohio State @ Indiana* 3/9: NCAA Men's Basketball – Michigan @ Michigan State* 3/9: NCAA Men's Basketball – Missouri Valley Conference Championship* 3/10-3/12: AFC Champions League Elite Round of 16 Leg 2 3/11-3/12: UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Leg 2 3/13: UEFA Europa League Round of 16 Leg 2 3/13: UEFA Conference League Round of 16 Leg 2 3/15: NCAA Men's Basketball – Big Ten Conference Men's Tournament Semifinals* 3/15: NCAA Men's Basketball – Mountain West Conference Men's Championship* 3/16: NCAA Men's Basketball – Atlantic 10 Conference Men's Championship* 3/16: NCAA Men's Basketball – Big Ten Conference Men's Championship* 3/16: NCAA Men's Basketball Championship Selection Show* 3/20: Concacaf Nations League Semifinals – USA vs. Panama; Mexico vs. Canada 3/23: Concacaf Nations League Final & Third-Place Match 3/23: NWSL – Chicago Stars FC vs. Houston Dash 3/29: NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Championship* 3/30: Professional Bull Riders Monster Energy Team Challenge* Throughout March: NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship* Throughout March: Scottish Professional Football League competition Throughout March: English Football League competition Throughout March: Serie A competition Throughout March: AFC Champions League Elite competition
* Title is available to Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers.
**All Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers can live stream CBS titles via the live feed on Paramount+. Those titles will be available on-demand to all subscribers the day after they air live.
Dates for library titles are subject to change. Paramount+ Premium subscribers will have access to CBS titles to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service as well as on-demand. Essential tier subscribers have access to these titles on-demand the day after they air.
I have gotten a plethora of cool press releases flooding my inbox recently that you may find interesting. This post includes blurbs on The Handmaid's Tale, Benefits with Friends (AKA Amor da Minha Vida), Between Walls (AKA Entre Paredes), Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke, The Weeknd, Get Millie Black, C.B. Strike, and Knots Landing.
- The revolution is here. The sixth and final season of The Handmaid's Tale premieres April 8 on Hulu.
- Benefits with Friends (AKA Amor da Minha Vida) - (Subbed & Dubbed), Premiere Date: February 12, 2025Bia (Bruna Marquezine) and Victor (Sergio Malheiros) are best friends and confidants. While he’s living in a long-lasting relationship that’s become tedious, she collects boyfriends and fleeting affairs, from the most various kinds, never truly believing in love. But no matter what they’re going through, their friendship survives year after year. Until Bia meets Marcelo and, for the first time in her life, believes to have found the right one, who makes her reevaluate things she’d taken for granted and ends up inviting her to live abroad. It is precisely when she must choose between staying or leaving that Bia realizes the true love of her life has always been there, right next to her. Bia and Victor finally get involved romantically, but one never experiences true love without facing real-life dilemmas.
- Between Walls (AKA Entre Paredes) - (Subbed & Dubbed). Premiere Date: February 12, 2025. Marga (Aislinn Derbez) and Martín (Christian Vázquez) meet on a dating app, unaware they are neighbors. When they find out, they decide not to pursue the romance, following the unsaid rule: "one should never date one's neighbor." The affair is over before it even begins as they decide to be just friends. But there's no smoke without fire! Over time, they will find it hard to hide their feelings behind the wall that keeps them apart.
- Hulu has debuted the official trailer for docuseries, “Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke,” premiering Thursday, February 27, with all three episodes. When ‘momfluencer’ Ruby Franke is arrested for child abuse, no one can understand how her seemingly happy family became trapped in a nightmare. Her husband and eldest children share the inside story of the scandal that tore apart their family.
- Global superstar The Weeknd has officially secured #1 on the Billboard 200 with his highly anticipated studio album, Hurry Up Tomorrow via XO / Republic Records. In addition to the Billboard 200, with over 490k in consumption, Hurry Up Tomorrow secured the #1 Top Album Sales, #1 R&B Hip Hop and #1 R&B Album, officially becoming the biggest debut on the Billboard 200 for any album in 2025 and The Weeknd’s biggest debut to date. In addition, Hurry Up Tomorrow has also crossed 1 Billion Global Streams on Spotify. The album also secured the biggest R&B debut on the Billboard 200 in the 2020’s, surpassing his own after hours.
- Get in on the action, and get ready to cozy up on the couch and binge on these hit series from Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. All titles can be purchased digitally from Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, YouTube, Fandango at Home, and more.
Get Millie Black (Available Now on Digital)
Ex-Scotland Yard detective Millie-Jean Black returns to Kingston to work missing persons cases, soon finding herself on a quest to save a sibling who won't be saved, to find a child who can't be found, to solve a case that will blow her world apart and prove almost as tough to crack as Millie Black.
C.B. Strike: The Ink Black Heart (Available on Digital February 14, 2025)
Strike and Robin are hired to investigate a murder involving a creator of a cult TV cartoon and an anonymous online troll known as "Anomie." With a complex web of online aliases, business interests and family conflicts to navigate, our heroic pair find themselves in a case that stretches them to their limit with the threat of this mysterious killer around every corner. The Ink Black Heart is based on the novel of the same name by Robert Galbraith.
Knots Landing: The Complete Series (Available on Digital February 24, 2025)
For fourteen years, the residents of the seaside community of Knots Landing are buffeted by lust, greed and betrayal as passions explode in this global blockbuster dramatic series.
About Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment
Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment (WBDHE) distributes the award-winning movies, television, animation, and digital content produced by Warner Bros. Discovery to the homes and screens of millions through physical Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD retail sales and digital transactions on major streaming, video-on-demand cable, satellite, digital, and mobile channels. WBDHE is part of Warner Bros. Discovery Content Sales, one of the world’s largest distributors of entertainment programming.
I have gotten a plethora of cool press releases flooding my inbox recently that you may find interesting. This post includes blurbs on Bob Marley, Passengers, Pete Townsend, Stefanie Michaela, Noah Kahan, Shoresy, Chris Distefano: It's Just Unfortunate, Dune: Prophecy, and Last Take: Rust and the Story of Halyna.
- Island Records and UMe today announce the release of Original Soundtracks 1 (30th Anniversary Edition) by Passengers, pressed on 2LP recycled black vinyl for Record Store Day, April 12, 2025. Original Soundtracks 1, the studio album by Brian Eno and U2 was released in November 1995 under the artist pseudonym Passengers. The experimental recording process resulted in a collection of 14 songs, written mostly for imaginary films – hence the album title - with the exception of “Ghost in the Shell,” “Beyond the Clouds,” and the hit single “Miss Sarajevo,” featuring Luciano Pavarotti. Other highlights include guest appearances from musician and producer Howie B and Japanese artist Holi, as well as the bonus track “Bottoms (Watashitachi No Ookina Yume),” which previously featured on the original Japanese version of the album. This special double-vinyl 30th anniversary edition, pressed on recycled black vinyl, is now fully remastered for the first time. Original Soundtracks 1 (30th Anniversary Edition) is available at participating independent record stores on Saturday, April 12, 2025. For a full list of stores, visit Record Store Day HERE.
- UMe is proud to announcePETE TOWNSHEND THE STUDIO ALBUMS, an 8-CD Box Set that collects all of Townshend's solo studio albums for the first time. Newly remastered by Jon Astley, the new set is the perfect accompaniment to last year's 'Live In Concert 1985-2001' box. It features expanded deluxe packaging in a CD-sized box with new art by longtime Townshend collaborator Richard Evans, sleeve notes by band archivist Matt Kent, a new exclusive Pete Townshend foreword, and rare photos and memorabilia in a 28-page book. The boxset features seven albums:Who Came First, Rough Mix (with Ronnie Lane), Empty Glass, All The Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes, White City (A Novel), The Iron Man: The Musical by Pete Townshend, and Psychoderelict, as well as the music only version ofPsychoderelict. RELEASED ON UMe MARCH 28th 2025. https://petetownshend.lnk.to/studioalbums
- We all know what it’s like to be stagnant, stuck on a page, only to remember that we can always turn the page. After taking a pause from her music career to raise her five children,Stefanie Michaelamakes a heartfelt return with her new single,“Found in You.”The track was co-written and produced by multi-Grammy-winning producer and songwriter Keith Thomas,(known for his work with Amy Grant, Vanessa Williams, Whitney Houston, CeCe Winans), and co-written with International Songwriting Competition winnerStephanie Middleton. Due to the ongoing fires in Los Angeles, a portion of Stefanie’s streaming revenue will be donated to theAgoura Hills Animal Shelter,supporting their efforts to care for and rehome animals in need. Inspired by the love Stefanie shares with her husband, “Found in You” is fueled by the foundation they have built together. With the support of her family, Stefanie’s children—who once looked to her as a source of strength and inspiration—have now become her greatest muse. Their encouragement ignited a renewed passion to create music that speaks to the heart, soul, and the power of resilience.“Mommy, you’ve taken care of us, now it’s time to take care of you,” says Stefanie’s children. STREAM HERE
- 2x GRAMMY® nominated, multi-platinum singer & songwriter Noah Kahan unveils Live From Fenway Parkvinyl, available for pre-order now HERE ahead of its March 7th release. Originally recorded at his back-to-back sold-out shows at Boston’s legendary Fenway Park last summer, the 2LP vinyl comes in various color variants, including the standard black variant and an exclusive cloudy white variant, and features performances of fan-favorite songs from his Double-Platinum breakthrough album Stick Season and throughout his discography. Kahan also surprises fans today with a live performance video of his Platinum single “Northern Attitude,” out now—watch HERE. This past weekend, Noah attended the 67th Annual GRAMMY® Awards, where he was nominated for“Best Country Duo/Group Performance”alongsideKelsea Ballerinifor their hit single “Cowboys Cry Too.” Not to mention, he paid tribute to theGrateful Deadby delivering a stunning cover of their song “Friend Of The Devil” alongsideBéla FleckatMusiCares 2025 Persons Of The Year Gala.
- Created by and starring Jared Keeso, "Shoresy" returns for season four on Wednesday, February 26 with all six new episodes exclusively available in the U.S. on Hulu.
- Hulu has debuted the trailer and for the Original comedy special "Chris Distefano: It's Just Unfortunate." The special will premiere on Friday, February 21 and is the fourth Original special in Hulu's new stand-up comedy brand, Hularious. Chris Distefano is trying to be the best father he can be but nowadays, words speak louder than actions – so Chris is acting with the right intentions, but not always the right moves.
- The wait is over for Dune fans! Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment, in partnership with HBO and Legendary Entertainment, is bringing the highly anticipated HBO Original drama series DUNE: PROPHECY: The Complete First Season to 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD on May 13, 2025. The series is co-produced by HBO and Legendary Television. Get ready to binge all 6 episodes from the epic sci-fi adventure, along with over an hour of bonus content including 5 extended featurettes and an all-new, never-before-seen featurette exclusive to 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD. Pre-order your copy today. DUNE: PROPHECY: The Complete First Season is also available now to purchase Digitally from Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, YouTube, Fandango at Home, and more.
- Hulu announced recently, “Last Take: Rust and the Story of Halyna,” a new documentary film directed and produced by Rachel Mason, from Story Syndicate, Anonymous Content and Concordia Studio. The documentary feature is slated to premiere Tuesday, March 11 on Hulu.On October 21, 2021, on the set of the movie RUST, a prop gun held by actor Alec Baldwin fired a live bullet, wounding the film's director and killing its cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins. Within hours, the catastrophic accident was enveloped by a frenzy of media attention. For months, then years, as lawsuits flew and criminal trials unfolded, the tabloid spectacle around the case overshadowed a private, personal tragedy. In “Last Take: Rust and the Story of Halyna,” Halyna’s friend, director Rachel Mason, goes beyond the public narrative to reveal the untold human story of that terrible day and all that followed — from the vantage point of the people at the center of the tragedy. The film weaves together the accounts of those who were on the set of RUST that day and of those, like Mason, who not only lost a cherished friend and colleague but who are still navigating the trauma of the aftermath.
