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Sunday marked the 25th anniversary of the death of Brent Hershman, the second assistant cameraman on Pleasantville who was killed March 6, 1997, when he fell asleep at the wheel and slammed his car into a utility pole while driving home after working a 19-hour day – which had been preceded by four 15-hour days in a…

EXCLUSIVE: It’s been four months since Riverdale actor KJ Apa crashed into a lamp post after a long day of shooting, giving rise to questions about long hours on movie and TV sets and the dangers of what is known as “drowsy driving.” Actors, actresses and crew members now are speaking on the record about the dangers…

Haskell Wexler, the two-time Oscar-winning cinematographer, fought for the rights of working men and women his entire life. But before he died last December, he was brought up on charges by his own union in the last big fight of his life – for safety on the set. This is the untold story of a Hollywood legend's battle…

The George Lucas Family Foundation has established the Haskell Wexler Endowed Chair in Documentary at the USC School of Cinematic Arts in honor of the documentarian and two-time Oscar-winning cinematographer. The first holder of the Wexler Chair is Michael Renov, Vice Dean of Academic Affairs at SCA and a professor in…

Legendary cinematographer Haskell Wexler died today. His son Jeff Wexler reported on his father’s website and via Facebook that the Oscar-winning Wexler “died peacefully in his sleep.” Haskell Wexler was 93. Wexler won the last Oscar cinematography award that went to a black-and-white film for Who’s Afraid Of Virgina W…

David Robb contributed to this story. Second in a series. Related: The Death Of Sarah Jones: Safety Concerns Raised Over 'Midnight Rider' Crew's Previous Film In Georgia There seems to be a fear among crew members in the industry about refusing to take part when they feel something is unsafe on a set, or speaking out…

“I’m wearing this for Sarah Jones – with honor,” said Criminal Minds co-exec producer Harry Bring, patting the memorial ribbon on his lapel while presenting at the first inaugural Location Managers Guild of America (LMGA) Awards Saturday night. Bring took a moment before handing out the LMGA awards for television work…

Nebraska director Alexander Payne, DP Haskell Wexler and location scout Scott Dewees will be honored by the Location Managers Guild of America on March 29th at the Writers Guild Theater. This is the first year of the awards show. Payne will receive the Eva Monley Award, named after the location scout who worked…

EXCLUSIVE: Two time Academy Award-winning cinematographer Haskell Wexler, ASC today threw his support behind the mounting movement calling for accountability in the on-set death of Midnight Rider crew member Sarah Jones. In a letter sent to fellow members of IATSE Local 600 and obtained by Deadline, Wexler supports eff…