David Lindley Dies: Session Star And Multi-Instrumentalist With Jackson Browne, Bob Dylan Was 78

No cause was given, but Lindley was reportedly suffering from a long-term illness. The loss of David Lindley is a huge one, singer Jason Isbellwroteon Twitter. Without his influence, my music would sound completely different. David LindleyTim Mosenfelder/Getty Images I was genuinely obsessed with his playing from the first time I heard it. The man was a giant. Graham Nash also posted. One of the most talented musicians there has ever been, Nash wrote....

March 4, 2023 · 1 min · 190 words · Erin Henry

Hasan Minhaj Dings Deadline, Roasts IFC For Airing Will Ferrell’s ‘Semi-Pro’ Instead Of Spirit Awards In Opening Monologue

The Independent Film Channel didnt want the independent film awards! Take that in.IFCdid not renew their contract. Let me reiterate how bad this is. Hasan Minhaj onstage SaturdayKevin Winter/Getty Images The independent film channel did not want the independent film awards. Thats like if Jordan Peterson cut ties with divorced men, he dinged. I actually looked up what IFC chose to air right now instead of us. Any guesses?Semi-Prostarring Will Ferrell and Woody Harrelson....

March 4, 2023 · 2 min · 231 words · Dennis Olson

Miranda July On Overcoming Doubts To Narrate Oscar-Nominated ‘Fire Of Love’: “What Do I Know About Volcanoes?”

I was like, I dont know, she recalls, Im not like a narrator per se. What do I know about volcanoes? Nothing, July tells Deadline. Filmmaker-actor-writer Miranda JulyEmma McIntyre/Getty Images for WIF But then the film took hold of her. I watched this sort of early version, I guess an early cut. And I was so shocked that at the end I was really emotional, as if volcanoes were mything....

March 4, 2023 · 2 min · 422 words · Crystal Salazar MD

SAG-AFTRA Scolds Casting Offices For Charging For Audition Tapes: “It Is An Optical And Ethical Disaster”

It is an optical and ethical disaster. Actors are already faced with undue financial pressures in their pursuit of work. Carradines tweets were shared by Dungey, who replied, This is some real bullsh right here. Getty Images We are paying to get jobs now. We dont chat in audition waiting rooms anymore, but weve found each other on Twitter. I also feel a responsibility to speak for actors who cant....

March 4, 2023 · 2 min · 267 words · David King

The Filmmaking Duo Behind Oscar-Nominated Short ‘An Irish Goodbye’ On Balancing “Tragedy And Comedy”

Its not easy to tackle a gruesome subject matter with humor. Watch on Deadline DEADLINE:What was the inspiration behind this short? The younger brother had Down syndrome and the older brother was there as a caretaker. AN IRISH GOODBYE, James Martin, 2022. © Floodlight Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection [I noticed their dynamic] was a typical argumentative, fiery, brotherly relationship. So, I found that kind of duality and juxtaposition of those two things compelling and interesting....

March 4, 2023 · 2 min · 253 words · Donna Johnson

Tom Sizemore Dies: ‘Saving Private Ryan’ & ‘Black Hawk Down’ Star With Scores Of Film & TV Credits Was 61

He was 61 and had been in a coma sincesuffering a stroke February 18that resulted in brain aneurysm. He was larger than life. He has influenced my life more than anyone I know. Tom Sizemore in 2014FilmMagic He was talented, loving, giving and could keep you entertained endlessly with his wit and storytelling ability. I am devastated he is gone and will miss him always. It had sold some 8.2 million units by 2008....

March 4, 2023 · 2 min · 268 words · Pamela Davis

‘Creed III’ Rises To $17M Overseas Through Friday, Eyes $35M+ International Debut

TheMichael B Jordan-directed movie is now looking at a $35M+ weekend launch at theinternational box office. New on Friday was theUKwith $1.9M and 63% of the Top 5 films. The launch day was more than double the firstCreedand 61% ahead ofCreed II. CREED IIIMGM / Courtesy Everett Collection Opening day results are aboveCreed Iby 49% and 13% overCreed II. Franceheld the Jordan,Jonathan Majorsand Tessa Thompson-starrer at No. 1 for a $4....

March 4, 2023 · 2 min · 230 words · Brian Robinson

As Netflix’s ‘Next In Fashion’ Returns, Former ‘MasterChef’ Showrunner Robin Ashbrook Takes Old School Approach To Entertainment Formats

Here, he tells Deadline about the shift from linear to streaming and what he is cooking up next. MasterChef, fronted by Gordon Ramsay, was a big hit when it launched in 2010. But ironically, Ashbrook, whose company also makesBaking Squadfor Netflix, had never produced a food show before. Next in FashionNetflix At the start, I thought, I know how to make a gameshow. What is going to make this food show successful with Gordon at the heart of it?...

March 3, 2023 · 2 min · 329 words · Michael Harrison

Cuba Gooding Jr. Boards ‘Athena Saves Christmas’; Liam O’Donnell Directing ‘Triggermen’; ‘Mysteries Of The Heart’ Castings; More – Film Briefs

Webber is also producing for Webber Films, alongside Mercedes and Henry Penzi. Christina Cooper and Michael Girgenti are serving as co-producers, with Mercedes and Tamara Johnson as EPs. Gooding Jr. is repped by manager and attorney Peter Toumbekis. Cuba Gooding Jr.Getty Images She must then fight for both of their lives when his assailants arrive intent on finishing the job. Pic is fully financed, with casting underway. Richbow (Boss Level,Midnight in the Switchgrass) will produce, with Law exec producing....

March 3, 2023 · 1 min · 109 words · Laura Morrison

Double Oscar Nominee Shane Boris On His ‘Fire Of Navalny Love’ Experience And How A Sandwich Changed The Course Of His Career

Often, a producer must embrace a certain degree of self-effacement for a project to reach its potential. And you have this process of sort of selflessness as an actor in that encounter. The way I work is its definitely not a movie mill, he says. Producer Shane BorisPhoto by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SCAD Despite ostensible contrasts betweenFire of LoveandNavalny, Boris identifies some similarities. Boris got into film production somewhat accidentally....

March 3, 2023 · 2 min · 258 words · Lauren Sandoval

Fox Writers Incubator Names 2023 Fellows

They were selected from more than 1300 applicants. It also provides its Fellows with one-on-one mentorship opportunities with Fox executives. Year two continues to attract gifted writers who embody creativity and inclusivity. Savannah Lobel, Annie C. Wright, Jade Puga & Richard Montes and Kimba Henderson.Emily Lambert Photography/Joshua Matthew Peters/Keli Squires Taylor/Safada Y Sano Productions/Kimba Henderson DRAMA Jade Puga & Richard Montes Jade Puga and Richard Montes are a writing and filmmaking team....

March 3, 2023 · 1 min · 137 words · Christopher Hoffman

International Insider: Cannes Contenders; London’s Time To Shine; Danish Diversity Debate; ITV Finances; Ken Loach Union Row

Jesse Whittock here to guide you through all the film andTV news. Then Andreas and Mel dropped this mega rundown of 32 films we might be watching on theCote dAzurin May. Theres a ton to dissect here, so grab some popcorn andread on. Deadline Now look at them go. As weve reported before, many execs now see the sales event as second only to Mipcom Cannes. Further evidence for that is BBC Studios moving its event to Londons West End for the first time....

March 3, 2023 · 2 min · 295 words · Jennifer Lambert

Jay Weston Dies: ‘Lady Sings The Blues’ Producer Who Gave Al Pacino Broadway Break Was 93

His death was announced by spokesperson Jeff Sanderson on behalf of the Weston family. Fields and Mewith Rod Steiger andFor Love of Ivystarring Sidney Poitier. (Stanley Weston later would become an inventor who created the iconic G.I. Paul WestonCourtesy Jay Weston Family Joe action figure.) He said, Give me $5,000, and Ill think about it. Then I got Billy Dee Williams. Billy Dee Williams and Diana Ross in ‘Lady Sings the Blues’...

March 3, 2023 · 1 min · 136 words · Anita Hartman