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White Plains
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Westchester's Film Industry Generates $2B In Economic Impact In 2 Years: Officials Westchester's Film Industry Generates $2B In Economic Impact In 2 Years: Officials
Westchester's Film Industry Generates $2B In Economic Impact In 2 Years: Officials Westchester's bustling film industry is continuing to generate billions of dollars in economic activity as it grows more and more successful, officials announced. According to a new report detailed by county officials, film production in Westchester generated $2 billion in economic activity in both 2022 and 2023.  The industry also created 6,796 jobs and $656 million in wages during the two-year period, officials added. This success came despite several factors that threatened to interrupt film production, including the pandemic as well as the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFT…

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by Ben Crnic
Monmouth
Lifestyle
Colts Neck's Jon Stewart Returns To 'The Daily Show' As Part-Time Host Colts Neck's Jon Stewart Returns To 'The Daily Show' As Part-Time Host
Colts Neck's Jon Stewart Returns To 'The Daily Show' As Part-Time Host Politicians and Arby's beware, Jon Stewart is back in his chair. The comedian who owns a Colts Neck animal sanctuary returned to his most famous role as host of Comedy Central's satirical news program The Daily Show on Monday, Feb. 12.  Stewart will only host on Mondays through the 2024 Presidential election and the show's correspondents will host on Tuesdays, Wednesday, and Thursdays. Stewart opened his first appearance back with "The Best F**king News Team" by saying he was excited to be back and he wasted no time joking about why he returned. "'Why am I back?' you may be asking yo…

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by Chris Spiker
White Plains
Lifestyle
These Movies, TV Shows Filmed In Westchester Take Home Awards, Nominations These Movies, TV Shows Filmed In Westchester Take Home Awards, Nominations
These Movies, TV Shows Filmed In Westchester Take Home Awards, Nominations Westchester's growing film industry is proving to be paying off, as several productions filmed and produced within the county went on to either win or be nominated for prestigious awards. Many of these wins came about during the 2024 Emmy Awards on Monday, Jan. 15, as several shows filmed within Westchester borders secured a total of 56 Emmy nominations and nine wins during the ceremony.  Additionally, many of these productions also won at the Golden Globes and received honors from the Critics Choice Association and Screen Actors, Producers, and Directors Guilds. These winning product…

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by Ben Crnic
Middlesex MA
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Framingham-Born Sports Commentator Wins 'Celebrity Jeopardy!' On Buzzer Beater Question Framingham-Born Sports Commentator Wins 'Celebrity Jeopardy!' On Buzzer Beater Question
Framingham-Born Sports Commentator Wins 'Celebrity Jeopardy!' On Buzzer Beater Question Sports commentator Katie Nolan took Wednesday night's episode of "Celebrity Jeopardy!" down to the wire when she tied with "Law & Order: SVU" alum Christopher Meloni and had to finish the game with a rare tiebreaker question.  Nolan, a former ESPN broadcaster and podcaster who now hosts "Friday Night Baseball Apple TV+, is a Framingham native. She and Meloni faced off against Sherri Shepherd, a daytime TV talk show host who formerly was a panelist on "The View." We love a tie breaker! Watch the dramatic finish of this week's #CelebrityJeopardy! Find Your Station: http://bit.ly/2B…

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by Josh Lanier
Cumberland Salem
Police & Fire
'Local Cowgirl' Killed In Salem County Crash Made Unicorn Dreams Come True 'Local Cowgirl' Killed In Salem County Crash Made Unicorn Dreams Come True
'Local Cowgirl' Killed In Salem County Crash Made Unicorn Dreams Come True New Jersey's equine riding community is mourning the loss of a treasured rider, instructor, and mother. Ashley Knuth-Formato was among two drivers who died in a crash with a dump truck Thursday, July 27 in Salem County. The 36-year-old Bridgeton mom, along with David Mitchell, of Woodstown, both died. Those who knew Ashley are remembering her for her profound impact on children, animals, and families within the horseback riding community. According to a GoFundMe campaign, Ashley leaves behind "a hurting family & a barn full of critters." Ashley's passion was animal rescue — particular…

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by Cecilia Levine
Union
Lifestyle
Ray Liotta, Union Native, Receives Posthumous Emmy Nomination Ray Liotta, Union Native, Receives Posthumous Emmy Nomination
Ray Liotta, Union Native, Receives Posthumous Emmy Nomination Ray Liotta, who grew up in Union Township, is continuing to receives accolades more than a year after his passing. Liotta received a Primetime Emmy nomination in the category of  Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for his work on the TV show "Black Bird" it was announced on Wednesday, July 12. Liotta died of a heart attack last May while filming a movie in the Dominican Republic. "Black Bird", which airs on Apple TV+, is a crime drama based on the autobiographical novel "In with the Devil: a Fallen Hero, a Serial Killer, and a Dangerous Bargain …

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by Sam Barron
South Passaic
Lifestyle
Billy Crystal Spotted Filming TV Show In Paterson Billy Crystal Spotted Filming TV Show In Paterson
Billy Crystal Spotted Filming TV Show In Paterson He looked mahvelous! Billy Crystal was in Paterson recently filming "Before", a limited series for Apple TV+, Mayor Andre Sayegh revealed on social media. "Add another big name to the long list of Hollywood heavyweights who have picked Paterson to film,' Sayegh said. "It was an honor to have Billy Crystal in our city today." On "Before," Crystal plays a child psychiatrist grieving over the loss of his wife who meets a troubled foster child. 

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by Sam Barron
Baltimore
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Baltimore Teen Gets Big Break In New Disney Series Baltimore Teen Gets Big Break In New Disney Series
Baltimore Teen Gets Big Break In New Disney Series A Baltimore County teen is getting his big break in a new Disney series. Elijah Jacob will be starring in "The Crossover", now streaming on Disney+. Jacob has also had roles on Apple TV+ and AMC over the years, beginning with the series "Feed the Beast". The teen also starred in "Swagger" on Apple TV+, according to IMDB. The 17-year-old's latest adventure in "The Crossover" follows the twin sons of a former professional basketball player navigating life on and off the basketball court, based on the novel by Kwame Alexander. "The Crossover" recently premiered in Los Angeles and is current…

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by Annie DeVoe
White Plains
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These Popular Shows Filmed In Westchester: County's Film Industry Generates Over $1B These Popular Shows Filmed In Westchester: County's Film Industry Generates Over $1B
These Popular Shows Filmed In Westchester: County's Film Industry Generates Over $1B The film industry in Westchester County has generated over $1 billion in economic activity, a result of many popular television shows filming scenes in the county.  In addition to generating over $1.1 billion of economic activity in 2021, the county's film industry also supported 3,784 jobs and nearly $356.8 million in wages, a level not seen since before the COVID-19 pandemic, County Executive George Latimer announced on Friday, Feb. 17.  "The film industry plays a leading role in generating investment in Westchester. Every film, television, and commercial production brings econo…

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by Ben Crnic
Essex NJ
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Rising Newark Actress Stars In Sony Pictures Movie 'Devotion' In Theaters Now Rising Newark Actress Stars In Sony Pictures Movie 'Devotion' In Theaters Now
Rising Newark Actress Stars In Sony Pictures Movie 'Devotion' In Theaters Now A New Jersey actress on the rise is starring in aerial war epic "Devotion." Christina Jackson, of Newark, plays Daisy Brown, the wife of Jesse Leroy Brown (Jonathan Majors), the first Black aviator in US Navy history, and fighter pilot who played a crucial part in the Korean War. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Christina Jackson (@radioraheemah) While the film is certainly about the love that the Browns share, the major plot line follows Jesse and his wingman, Lt. Tom Hudner Jr., who made the ultimate sacrifices to become the mo…

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by Cecilia Levine
Baltimore
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Apple TV+ Show Filming In Baltimore Needs Young Men To Play Army Recruits Apple TV+ Show Filming In Baltimore Needs Young Men To Play Army Recruits
Apple TV+ Show Filming In Baltimore Needs Young Men To Play Army Recruits Men ages 18 to 40 are being sought to play Army recruits in an Apple TV+ show filming in Baltimore. The extras are needed for "Flamingo," the adaptation of the novel "Lady in the Lake," and will be paid $120 to $250. Filming will take place on Friday, Sept. 30 "Lady in the Lake" is based on the Laura Lippman novel of the same name that centers around an investigative journalist working on unsolved murder cases. The miniseries is set to air on Apple TV+. Click here to apply.

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by Cecilia Levine
Yonkers
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Yonkers Mayor Shares Plans For New Media Arts School Yonkers Mayor Shares Plans For New Media Arts School
Yonkers Mayor Shares Plans For New Media Arts School A Westchester County community is offering students the chance to prepare for careers in media arts at a new school. Yonkers officials announced that the city and Yonkers Public Schools signed a 20-year lease to open a media arts middle and high school at the former Rising Ground property on Hawthorne Street in partnership with the new Great Point Studios that opened in the region. Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano shared the announcement ahead of the 74th annual Emmy Awards on Monday, Sept. 12.  This year's Emmy nominations feature several shows that filmed scenes in Yonkers, including A…

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by Nicole Valinote
Baltimore
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Angry Street Vendor With Gun Halts 'Lady in the Lake' Filming In Baltimore, Threatens Crew Angry Street Vendor With Gun Halts 'Lady in the Lake' Filming In Baltimore, Threatens Crew
Angry Street Vendor With Gun Halts 'Lady in the Lake' Filming In Baltimore, Threatens Crew Production of a Baltimore based murder miniseries starring Natalie Portman has been paused after a gunman threatened a crew member, police say. Filming was halted after the crew member received the verbal threat from the gunman around 4 p.m., Friday, Aug. 26 in the 200 block of Park Avenue, according to Baltimore police. Investigators determined that the threat was caused by a local street vendor who was upset that he had not been paid by production for lost business due to filming. Police identified the vendor as Keith L. Brown, 43, and arrested him on Monday Aug. 29 on narcotics charges.…

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by Annie DeVoe
Armonk
News
'Hollywood On The Hudson': Shows Filmed In Westchester County Score 70 Emmy Nominations 'Hollywood On The Hudson': Shows Filmed In Westchester County Score 70 Emmy Nominations
'Hollywood On The Hudson': Shows Filmed In Westchester County Score 70 Emmy Nominations Several television shows that were filmed in Westchester County scored Emmy Award nominations earlier this week. On Tuesday, July 12, six shows filmed in the county received a total of 70 award nominations across a variety of categories, according to an announcement from the county. The Emmy Awards show is set to take place on Monday, Sept. 12. “Whether for comedy series or family dramas, period pieces or murder mysteries, Westchester locations are second to none," County Executive George Latimer said. "The Emmy nominations shine the spotlight on the diverse backdrops and film-friendly com…

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by Nicole Valinote
Alexandria
News
Extras Wanted For Kevin Durant Biopic Filming In Richmond Extras Wanted For Kevin Durant Biopic Filming In Richmond
Extras Wanted For Kevin Durant Biopic Filming In Richmond A casting agency is looking for individuals in the Richmond area to play extras in the second season of “Swagger” on Apple TV+. Kendall Cooper Casting is accepting applications for individuals ages 18 to 24 who are willing to play students and crowd members in this series by Reggie Rock Bythewood inspired by Kevin Durant’s youth basketball career. Durant was born in Washington DC but was raised in Prince George's County, MD. He played for three different highschools in the DMV, including National Christian Academy, Oak Hill Academy and Montrose Christian School. They are accepting people…

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by AJ Goldbloom
Rivertowns
Lifestyle
New TV Series Filming In Hastings New TV Series Filming In Hastings
New TV Series Filming In Hastings Star watchers were thrilled when Apple TV+ came to the Hudson Valley to film scenes for its latest new production named "The Crowded Room." Film crews took over the streets in Westchester County in the village of Hastings-on-the-Hudson on Thursday, July 14, including filming inside Slices Pizza. No word yet, if the crew will be back for additional filming. Hasting Police said Thursday was the main day scheduled for filming. The series, starring Tom Holland and Amanda Seyfried, reportedly explores true stories of those who have struggled and learned to successfully live with mental ill…

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by Kathy Reakes
Baltimore
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Lupita Nyong’o, Natalie Portman Filming In Baltimore Lupita Nyong’o, Natalie Portman Filming In Baltimore
Lupita Nyong’o, Natalie Portman Filming In Baltimore Hollywood is coming to Baltimore. Natalie Portman and Lupita Nyong’o will be co-starring in Apple TV's "Lady in the Lake," an adaptation of Laura Lippman’s New York Times best-selling novel. Filming will begin next week, the author said. Apple in March 2021 announced a straight-to-series order for the show to be created for its streaming platform. The limited series takes place in ’60s Baltimore, where an unsolved murder pushes housewife and mother Maddie Schwartz (Portman) to reinvent her life as an investigative journalist, according to Apple's release. The murder sets Schwartz on a co…

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by Cecilia Levine
Baltimore
Lifestyle
Baltimore County Teen Shines On Apple TV+ Show Baltimore County Teen Shines On Apple TV+ Show
Baltimore County Teen Shines On Apple TV+ Show A teenager from Baltimore County is appearing in a new Apple TV+ drama. Catonsville native Elijah Jacob, 16, is a junior at Boys Latin, and helps out his mom from time to time at Nick's Fish House. That is, when he's not filming hit TV shows like "Swagger," streaming on Apple+. The show is loosely based on the early life of NBA star Kevin Durant. "It's a show that's about basketball but it also represents more than basketball, so you'll see a lot of race-related things and a lot of morals that are behind the show that people have to pay attention and actually watch when they see it," …

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by Joe Gomez
Hudson
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Hollywood Actors To Film Apple TV+ Movie In North Jersey Hollywood Actors To Film Apple TV+ Movie In North Jersey
Hollywood Actors To Film Apple TV+ Movie In North Jersey An Apple TV+ original movie starring some of Hollywood's biggest stars will begin filming in North Jersey in November. "The Greatest Beer Run Ever" is an adaptation of the memoir by Chick Donohue and J. T. Molloy. It's being directed by Oscar winner Peter Farrelly as an Apple Original, and stars Zac Efron and Russell Crowe. ALSO READ: Movie Starring Big Name Actors Films In Bergen County While production is under way in Thailand, filming in Jersey City will begin sometime in November, NJ Advance Media reports. John "Chick" Donohue was 26 years old and a veteran of a US Marine Corps when …

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by Cecilia Levine
Mount Pleasant
Lifestyle
Ben Stiller Show 'Severance' Filming In Westchester Brings Stars To Area Ben Stiller Show 'Severance' Filming In Westchester Brings Stars To Area
Ben Stiller Show 'Severance' Filming In Westchester Brings Stars To Area Star watchers in Westchester may have gotten a glimpse of several top-tier actors who are currently filming an Apple TV+ show in the area. On Tuesday, May 18, stars were in Yonkers working on Ben Stiller's new series, "Severance," which features Adam Scott, Patricia Arquette, John Turturro, and Christopher Walken. The premise behind the series focuses on employees including Scott of "Parks and Recreation" and "Big Little Lies" fame at Lumen Industries, a company that’s looking to take work-life balance to a new level, according to Deadline. Scott will play the lead role of Mark, an employ…

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by Kathy Reakes
Mount Pleasant
Lifestyle
HBO Series Featuring Array Of Hollywood Stars Filming In Hudson Valley HBO Series Featuring Array Of Hollywood Stars Filming In Hudson Valley
HBO Series Featuring Array Of Hollywood Stars Filming In Hudson Valley Star watchers will want to be on the lookout for Hollywood A-listers as a number of new movies begin filming in the Hudson Valley this spring, including a new HBO mini-series. “White House Plumbers” a five-part HBO limited series, starring Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux will begin filming in Orange County, in Newburgh, in May, according to the Hudson Valley Film Commission.  Set in the early 1970s, the series will tell the true story of former President Richard Nixon and the Watergate scandal that led to his resignation. Harrelson is slated to play CIA officer E. Howard Hunt and T…

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by Kathy Reakes
Bridgeport
Lifestyle
Start Your Fitness Resolutions Early With The Jillian Michaels Fitness App, On Sale Start Your Fitness Resolutions Early With The Jillian Michaels Fitness App, On Sale
Start Your Fitness Resolutions Early With The Jillian Michaels Fitness App, On Sale Every year, getting into shape tops the list of new year’s resolutions. Unfortunately, fitness-related goals are also the most commonly broken resolutions. It’s estimated that around 60% of gym memberships started in January never get put to use. With state-mandated closures of gyms and other fitness facilities due to COIVD-19, this year has made it harder for people to get in shape. Make the most of your time and enjoy getting in shape in your own home. Led by global celebrity fitness expert, Jillian Michaels, choose from over 800 different workouts. This isn’t just your average workout ap…

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by Daily Voice Shop
Hudson
Lifestyle
North Jersey Native Stars In Newly Released Movie 'From The Vine' North Jersey Native Stars In Newly Released Movie 'From The Vine'
North Jersey Native Stars In Newly Released Movie 'From The Vine' A North Jersey native who won an Emmy for his role in "The Sopranos" is the lead in a new movie released this week. "From The Vine" -- out Friday, Oct. 9 -- stars Joe Pantoliano, who was born in Hoboken and raised in Cliffside Park. You may recognize Pantoliano from his role as Ralph Cifaretto on HBO's "The Sopranos," which won him the an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. He also appeared in "The Matrix," "The Goonies," "Bad Boys" and more. Directed by Sean Cisterna, "From The Vine" follows Pantoliano as downtrodden Marco Gentile, who returns to his hometown in …

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by Cecilia Levine
Bridgeport
Lifestyle
Trouble Falling Asleep? Try Restflix, The Netflix For Sleep Trouble Falling Asleep? Try Restflix, The Netflix For Sleep
Trouble Falling Asleep? Try Restflix, The Netflix For Sleep "Sleep? Never heard of it." Not everyone can fall asleep at the drop of a hat. If you're among those in the toss-and-turn category, then we have a solution for you. Great for people who've been struggling with slumber for years or newcomers who can thank 2020 for the gift, the Restflix Restful Sleep Streaming Service is designed to make rest come easy. All you need is a smartphone, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Roku, or Android device to make it work, and you'll be catching Zs in no time. Restflix comes with 20+ live channels that provide soothing sounds, bedtime stories, peaceful and serene natur…

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