Erik Pedersen

Hollywood

Managing Editor at Deadline

Managing Editor, Night @Deadline. We cover the #business of #film, #TV, #media and #entertainment. Send Tips: [email protected]

Featured in: Favicon

deadline.com Favicon

imdb.com

msn.com

yahoo.com (+22) Favicon

foxnews.com Favicon

aol.com

insider.com Favicon

nypost.com Favicon

hollywoodreporter.com Favicon

chicagotribune.com + 123 more

Articles

Tom Hiddleston Experiences A Lifetime In Three Acts Choreographed By Stephen King & Mike Flanagan

1 week ago | msn.com | Erik Pedersen

Continue reading More for You Continue reading More for You
Los Angeles Q1 Shoot Days Continue To Plummet, Down By 22% Amid Wildfires

1 week ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Erik Pedersen

The wildfires that ravaged the Los Angeles area in January also took a toll on the already-distressed local film and TV production sector. FilmLA reported today that overall shoot days in Greater L.A. were down by 22.4% during the first quarter, continuing a disturbing trend. The city and county film-permitting office said that all of the major filming categories it tracks declined during the period.
Los Angeles Q1 Shoot Days Continue To Plummet, Down By 22% Amid Wildfires

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Erik Pedersen

The wildfires that ravaged the Los Angeles area in January also took a toll on the already-distressed local film and TV production sector. FilmLA reported today that overall shoot days in Greater L.A. were down by 22.4% during the first quarter, continuing a disturbing trend. The city and county film-permitting office said that all of the major filming categories it tracks declined during the period.
“Jed The Fish” Gould Dies: Influential KROQ DJ For 34 Years Was 69

1 week ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Erik Pedersen

“Jed The Fish” Gould, the influential Los Angeles radio DJ who lorded over KROQ-FM’s drivetime slot for 34 years, died Monday of lung cancer at his home. He was 69. The news was announced on his Instagram page and social media. “The world lost one of its most unique and brilliant personalities,” the IG post reads in part.
“Jed The Fish” Gould Dies: Influential KROQ DJ For 34 Years Was 69

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Erik Pedersen

Erik PedersenMon, April 14, 2025 at 6:10 PM UTC4 min read“Jed The Fish” Gould, the quirky, influential Los Angeles radio DJ who lorded over KROQ-FM’s drivetime slot for 34 years, died Monday of lung cancer at his home. He was 69. The news was announced on his Instagram page and social media. “The world lost one of its most unique and brilliant personalities,” the IG post reads in part.
2025 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Erik Pedersen

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 returning from hiatus and some one-offs such as live sports and awards shows but not movies or specials.
SVU' Producer Was 94

1 week ago | msn.com | Erik Pedersen
National Library Week 2025 lands amid book bans, budget cuts, job losses

1 week ago | sacbee.com | Erik Pedersen

Library staff laid off, let go or placed on leave. Books banned, challenged and purged. Funding cut, slashed or outright ended. Believe it or not, it's National Library Week. During the seven days from April 6-12, Americans honor the work of our libraries, librarians and staff and all they do for our communities.
Ted Kotcheff Dies: ‘First Blood,’ ‘North Dallas Forty’ & ‘Weekend At Bernie’s’ Director & ‘Law & Order: SVU’ Producer Was 94

1 week ago | sg.news.yahoo.com | Erik Pedersen

Ted Kotcheff, the versatile, two-time Palme d’Or nominee who directed more than two dozen movies including First Blood, Weekend at Bernie’s, Fun with Dick and Jane, North Dallas Forty and Wake in Fright and exec produced hundreds of episodes of Law & Order: SVU during a six-decade career, died Thursday. He was 94. Family members confirmed the news to Canada’s The Globe and Mail. Born on April 7, 1931, in Toronto, Kotcheff began his career as a producer and director in 1950s and ’60s TV there.
Ted Kotcheff Dies: ‘First Blood,’ ‘North Dallas Forty’ & ‘Weekend At Bernie’s’ Director & ‘Law & Order: SVU’ Producer Was 94

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Erik Pedersen

Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysTed Kotcheff, the versatile, two-time Palme d’Or nominee who directed more than two dozen movies including First Blood, Weekend at Bernie’s, Fun with Dick and Jane, North Dallas Forty and Wake in Fright and exec produced hundreds of episodes of Law & Order: SVU during a six-decade career, died Thursday.