Dominic Patten
Dominic Patten is a Deadline contributor. He covers a wide range of topics related to the entertainment industry, including film, television, and theater. His articles are well-researched and unbiased, with a focus on providing accurate and timely news to his readers. He has a reputation for being thorough and fair in his reporting.
Biography:
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This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.
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Recent Articles
Biden Holds Fundraiser with Letterman and Green Amidst Candidacy Concerns
Broke On: Saturday, 20 July 2024President Joe Biden, despite calls to drop out of the 2024 race following a disappointing debate performance, will hold a fundraiser on July 29 at Martha's Vineyard. Special guests include late-night host David Letterman and Hawaii Governor Josh Green. Biden insists he's the best candidate to beat Trump and expects significant donor attendance, despite concerns over his candidacy. 
Biden Apologizes for Using Controversial Phrase
Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024US President Biden apologizes for using a controversial phrase. New Evidence Leads to Dismissal of Alec Baldwin's Involuntary Manslaughter Case in Halyna Hutchins Shooting
Broke On: Friday, 12 July 2024Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial for the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on 'Rust' set was dismissed due to withheld evidence by law enforcement and prosecutors. The critical evidence, a batch of unexamined bullets, was deemed unimportant and buried. Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer expressed her frustration over the handling of the evidence, leading to allegations of misconduct. Baldwin faced potential imprisonment if convicted in the October 2021 shooting incident that raised safety concerns on film sets. :max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(736x304:738x306)/alex-spiro-alec-baldwin-courthouse-070924-1-f4fa4fc3b277439ca1894550f1ed0c1f.jpg)
Alec Baldwin's Involuntary Manslaughter Trial: Gun Safety on Movie Sets and the Role of Industry Protocols
Broke On: Thursday, 11 July 2024Alec Baldwin stands trial for involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on 'Rust' set. Testimony highlights gun safety protocols and industry needs for standardized training and adherence. 
Elon Musk Drops Lawsuit Against OpenAI, Accuses Apple of Security Violation
Broke On: Wednesday, 12 June 2024Elon Musk dropped his lawsuit against OpenAI and its co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman on March 15, 2024, without providing a reason. The lawsuit, filed in February 2024, accused OpenAI of betraying their mission to develop AI for humanity's benefit by transforming into a for-profit entity. Musk had co-founded OpenAI in 2015 but exited three years later and launched his own AI startup, xAI. Despite the dismissal, Musk continues to criticize OpenAI's partnership with Apple and has banned all Apple products from his companies. 
IATSE and AMPTP to Resume Labor Negotiations: Wage Increases, Pension/Health Plan Funding, and COVID-19 Challenges
Broke On: Tuesday, 11 June 2024IATSE and AMPTP to resume labor negotiations on June 24, covering 93,000 workers. Economic issues like wage increases and pension/health plan funding remain unresolved. COVID-19 pandemic, Hollywood strikes of 2023, and industry contraction influence talks. Teamsters Local 399 also negotiating for 7,600 crew members seeking wage increases, benefits, streaming residuals, and AI protections. Historic strikes affected thousands and delayed projects for major studios. Netflix and Linda Fairstein Reach Settlement in 'When They See Us' Defamation Case: $1 Million Donation to Innocence Project
Broke On: Tuesday, 04 June 2024Former Manhattan Prosecutor Linda Fairstein and Netflix reached a settlement in her defamation case over her portrayal in the 'When They See Us' miniseries. The settlement includes a $1 million donation from Netflix to the Innocence Project, while Fairstein receives no compensation. Fairstein felt she was unfairly depicted in the series, leading to her resignation from various organizations and a lawsuit against Netflix. The miniseries tells the true story of five Black teenagers wrongly convicted for a Central Park rape and beating, with DNA evidence later exonerating them and resulting in a $41 million legal settlement with the city. 
Former Model Accuses Sean 'Diddy' Combs of Sexual Assault and Drugging in 2003: Lawsuit Filed
Broke On: Wednesday, 21 May 2003Hip-hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces sexual assault and drugging allegations from a former model, Crystal McKinney, who claims the incident occurred in 2003 at Combs' New York City recording studio. McKinney alleges she was given alcohol and marijuana that she believes were laced with an intoxicating substance, resulting in her being sexually assaulted and losing consciousness. This is not the first time Combs has faced allegations of sexual misconduct. The #MeToo movement continues to shed light on such incidents in various industries. The Anticipation Builds: A Look at the Upcoming Film
Broke On: Monday, 20 May 2024Anticipation builds for the new release of an highly anticipated film. 
SNL's Season Finale: Trump Announces Potential VP Candidates, Including Tim Scott and Hannibal Lecter
Broke On: Sunday, 19 May 2024In the season finale of Saturday Night Live, Jake Gyllenhaal hosted as Donald Trump joked about potential VP picks Tim Scott and Kristi Noem, while expressing disdain for court proceedings. SNL's portrayal of Trump's VP selections comes from multiple sources with varying reliability.
