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Oscar-Winning Director of ‘Searching for Sugar Man’ Found Dead | Variety

From Variety Director Malik Bendjelloul, whose 2012 documentary “Searching for Sugar Man” won the best documentary Oscar, has been found dead. He was 36. Police spokeswoman Pia Glenvik told the Associated Press that Bendjelloul died in Stockholm late Tuesday, but wouldn’t specify the cause of death. “Searching for Sugar Man,” about the life and careerContinueContinue reading “Oscar-Winning Director of ‘Searching for Sugar Man’ Found Dead | Variety”

‘Searching for Sugar Man’ Star’s Amazing Journey Erupts Into Fraud Lawsuit (Exclusive) – Hollywood Reporter

In 1970, Sixto Rodriguez was allegedly urged by the future chairman of Motown Records to write under “Jesus Rodriguez” to avoid prior contractual obligations. Those who have seen Searching for Sugar Man might think they know the astonishing tale of Sixto Rodriguez, but there’s an important aspect of the musician’s story that is now comingContinueContinue reading “‘Searching for Sugar Man’ Star’s Amazing Journey Erupts Into Fraud Lawsuit (Exclusive) – Hollywood Reporter”

‘Searching for Sugar Man’ musician Rodriguez may finally see payoff from songs

From Detroit Free Press Two years after an Oscar-winning film raised questions about royalties for Sixto Rodriguez, a copyright and fraud lawsuit has been filed against Clarence Avant, who signed the Detroit singer to a record deal more than four decades ago. Rodriguez is not a direct party in the complaint, filed today in Detroit federal courtContinueContinue reading “‘Searching for Sugar Man’ musician Rodriguez may finally see payoff from songs”

Mabu Vinyl featured in 40 Things To Do In Cape Town Under R200 | Travelstart

From travelstartblog We’re almost halfway through 2014 and Cape Town is still enjoying the spoils of the momentum she’s gathered from numerous international press mentions from the New York Times to TripAdvisor and The Telegraph. Cape Town is now firmly on the world map as a destination unmissable. Table Mountain now joins the likes ofContinueContinue reading “Mabu Vinyl featured in 40 Things To Do In Cape Town Under R200 | Travelstart”

“There’s a hunger for documentaries online,” says Searching For Sugar Man Producer | NFTS

From NFTS ACADEMY AWARD-WINNING PRODUCER SIMON CHINN SPEAKS AT NFTS FILM CLINIC “There’s a hunger for documentaries online,” says Searching For Sugar Man Producer Simon Chinn, the double Academy Award winning producer of Searching For Sugar Man and Man on Wire has told up coming documentary-makers to look to the ‘small screen’ when making films in future. Speaking in conversation with DickContinueContinue reading ““There’s a hunger for documentaries online,” says Searching For Sugar Man Producer | NFTS”

It was 16 years ago this week that Rodriguez toured South Africa

It was 16 years this week that Rodriguez and his family arrived in South Africa for a series of sold-out performances. Read all about this historic tour at http://rodriguezandbigsky.com/ Dead Men Don’t Tour, Rodriguez in South Africa 1998 (TV Documentary) Footage from this documentary features strongly in the Oscar winning film, Searching For Sugar Man.

Rodriguez – The Searching for Sugar Man Tour + Chloe Charles Sunday 9 March | 7:30PM | Serious.org.uk

BOURNEMOUTH International Centre  Exeter Road Bournemouth BH2 5BH After the huge success of the BAFTA and Oscar award-winning film Searching for Sugar Man, Rodriguez returns to the UK for three special shows with his band. ‘When the main set concluded to rapturous applause, Rodriguez stepped forward to the microphone and simply said: “You’re welcome. It’s been a pleasureContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez – The Searching for Sugar Man Tour + Chloe Charles Sunday 9 March | 7:30PM | Serious.org.uk”

Hanging out in the “Wolf” den with Scorsese and DiCaprio

For Jonah Hill, the most daunting challenge of his role in Martin Scorsese’s financial depravity epic “The Wolf of Wall Street” wasn’t getting the part. “Leonardo DiCaprio basically co-signed for me,” Hill says of his co-star, who persuaded Scorsese to cast Hill after he enthused about the part during a chance meeting in Mexico. …..theContinueContinue reading “Hanging out in the “Wolf” den with Scorsese and DiCaprio”

A Message From William Mueller on the Rodriguez Forum:

I bought “Searching for Sugar Man” on itunes – it was one of the $9.99 HD movies on sale for the week (I also bought "Sound City" (the Dave Grohl movie) and "Artifact" (the 30 Seconds to Mars movie) and I watched it TWICE last night – once on my own and again when withContinueContinue reading “A Message From William Mueller on the Rodriguez Forum:”

Sugar Man Arrives – Rodriguez Plays Radio City Music Hall in NYC | Join The Rukkus

There are certain experiences one can only have in New York City, and can only truly appreciate when they happen to you. I was sitting at my favorite bar in midtown on a Wednesday evening a few weeks back – it’s hard to find a good bar there, but I have a dive in the heart of itContinueContinue reading “Sugar Man Arrives – Rodriguez Plays Radio City Music Hall in NYC | Join The Rukkus”

Rodriguez’ Brooklyn Concert (Bob Dylan, You Need to Revisit Highway Sixto One) | White Shaka

When the crowd in the arena rose, whistling, cheering and applauding at the appearance of this legend of our youths, it seemed like an historic moment in the making. Barely able to see, Sixto Rodriguez was lead onto the stage by his daughter and an assistant, put on a top hat and began to singContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez’ Brooklyn Concert (Bob Dylan, You Need to Revisit Highway Sixto One) | White Shaka”

Rodriguez… A Man on Fire | Maties Marketing244

Whatever the reason Rodriguez presently is a famed artist and has some of the most loyal and varied fans out there. In marketing terms he has unwittingly created a strong, mysterious brand image and a legacy far beyond his years, Rodriguez is NOT A FAD. Although reasons for this may be hard to pin heContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez… A Man on Fire | Maties Marketing244”

Still Searching for Sugarman | Ted Baker Blog

When we heard that friend of Ted, Ali B of Air Recordings, had been to the one and only Mabu record store in South Africa, we wanted to hear all about it, and now we want to go too – all donations welcome! read his tale and prepare to be just a little green around theContinueContinue reading “Still Searching for Sugarman | Ted Baker Blog”

Rodriguez for Prime Minister | Dan Schaumann

Like most people who have had the pleasure of watching Searching For Sugar Man, the Oscar-winning documentary about American folk/protest musician Sixto Rodriguez, I was left in awe of his astonishing life story. Although he found some brief success in Australia in the mid-70′s, he ultimately left behind a career in music after failing toContinueContinue reading “Rodriguez for Prime Minister | Dan Schaumann”

Susan Cowsill’s 39-year trip to an opening spot with Rodriguez | Will You Miss Me When I’m Gone?

I’m sitting here wondering why I don’t have any photos of Susan Cowsill. Even before starting this blog, I often took photos at shows to create lasting memorabilia. I’m not sure if I’ve even seen her since 2009, when this blog started. I know I saw her at least once on her own in NewContinueContinue reading “Susan Cowsill’s 39-year trip to an opening spot with Rodriguez | Will You Miss Me When I’m Gone?”

Mabu Vinyl, listed at no. 10 of 27 Breathtaking Record Stores You Have To Shop At Before You Die

Mabu Vinyl is a must music shopping in South Africa. Spanning genre, mediums, and decades, its beautiful store has something for everyone. They even have a large stock of music-related zines. via 27 Breathtaking Record Stores You Have To Shop At Before You Die.

Late Night Keynote Presentation with Malik Bendjelloul | The Conference 2013

Imagine that you are filmmaker who won an Oscar. You think about how the film was made and realize that even the music score and some animations featured in it are your own. They are there because the film almost didn’t happen. Because funders and producers didn’t believe in it. In this presentation, such aContinueContinue reading “Late Night Keynote Presentation with Malik Bendjelloul | The Conference 2013”