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Erik Pedersen
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Erik has been a full-time journalist in Los Angeles for more than 35 years, the past 27 covering Hollywood. Before joining Deadline in 2013, he spent nearly 17 years at The Hollywood Reporter, rising to managing editor. He also wrote about music for THR; did hundreds of concert and TV reviews; covered such events as the Cannes Film Festival, NATPE and MIFED; and worked closely with the web team. Before that he was a cities editor at The Orange County Register after serving as managing editor of the Los Angeles Daily Commerce.
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‘The Brutalist’ Filmmaker Brady Corbet & DP Lol Crawley On Capturing The Pic’s “Grandeur” And Life On A Movie Set – The Process
The Brutalist is the third collaboration of director, producer and co-writer Brady Corbet and cinematographer Lol Crawley in the past decade, following 2018’s Vox Lux and 2015’s The Childhood of a Leader. So the duo know how to play off of each other.
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Allyce Ozarski Dies: ‘Baskets’, ‘SMILF’ & ‘I Love That For You’ Producer Was 41
Allyce Ozarski, an Emmy-nominated TV producer on I Love That for You, Baskets, SMILF, I Love You, America and two upcoming series from Vince Gilligan and Will Ferrell, has died. She was 41. Her family said she died January 24 of breast cancer in Los Angeles.
Ozarski shared an Emmy nom for…
TV Cancellations Photo Gallery: Series Ending In 2024 & Beyond
Another year is behind us — is your favorite TV show gone for good? To find out, click through Deadline's 2024 list of series cancellations, which covers broadcast, cable and streaming.
Note that our compilation includes shows whose endgame was announced during the past year but aren’t actually wrapping until…
Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Applies 2025 Vanguard Award To RCMA Makeup
The Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild will present its 2025 Vanguard to the Research Council of Makeup Artists during the MUAHS Awards next month. RCMA Makeup is being honored for its significant contributions to the make-up and hair styling industry that has left a lasting impact on the…
2024 Hollywood & Media Deaths: Photo Gallery & Obituaries
We lost some entertainment giants in 2024.
Among the big-screen legends who died during the past 12 months were Donald Sutherland, James Earl Jones, Maggie Smith, Carl Weathers, Shelley Duvall, Dabney Coleman, Teri Garr, Louis Gossett Jr., Anouk Aimée, Marisa Paredes and Gena Rowlands.
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Dick Button Dies: Gold Medalist Who Became The Voice Of Olympic Figure Skating Was 95
Dick Button, the two-time Olympic gold medalist and five-time world champion who went on the become the Emmy-winning voice of Olympic figure skating broadcasts, died Thursday. He was 95. His son Edward confirmed the news to The Associated Press but didn’t not provide a cause or place of…
2025 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Oscars, Spirits, Grammys, Tonys, Guilds & More
UPDATED with latest: It’s a new year — time to look at what’s ahead trophy show-wise.
Here is a list of awards shows and nominations dates ahead as we get deeper into Oscar season and look ahead to the guild awards, Grammys, Tonys and more. Check back often for updates.
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2025 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming
Welcome to Deadline’s annual list of premiere dates for new and returning TV series.
The roster covers hundreds of broadcast, cable and streaming programs debuting throughout 2025, including many still listed as TBA (to be announced). It includes series premieres and season debuts, shows…
Costume Designers Guild Sets Van Smith For Hall Of Fame; Longtime Collaborator John Waters To Present Posthumous Honor
Van Smith, who worked on all of John Waters’ films for more than 30 years, is headed to the Costume Designers Guild’s Edith Head Hall of Fame. Smith will be inducted posthumously by his longtime director at the CDG Awards ceremony hosted by Jackie Tohn on February 6 at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in…
DJ Unk Dies: Atlanta Rapper Who Had Hits With ‘Walk It Out’ & ‘2 Step’ Was 42
DJ Unk, the Atlanta rapper who had a Top 10 pop single with “Walk It Out” in 2006 and followed with the R&B hit “2 Step,” died Friday. He was 42. His wife Sherkita Long-Platt posted the news on social media but did not provide a cause or place of death.
“Please respect me and my family,” she wrot…
Marilyn Manson Won’t Face Sexual Assault Charges As L.A. DA Cites Statute Of Limitations
UPDATED with more from DA’s Office: Rocker Marilyn Manson won’t face sexual abuse charges despite allegations by more than a dozen women including actors Evan Rachel Wood and Esmé Bianco. Newly elected Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman said Friday, “We have determined that allegations of…
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