Variety: The New York Times is said to be zeroing in on a possible replacement for David Carr, the influential media-industry columnist who died suddenly in February. The final choice is a critical one for the Gray Lady, which has seen a number of experienced media reporters leave in recent months owing to buyouts. The list of candidates is said to include: Jonathan Mahler, a current media desk staffer at the Times; David Folkenflik, media correspondent for National Public Radio; and Sarah Ellison, a contributing editor at Vanity Fair.