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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…
Dorchester’s Ayo Edebiri Hosting ‘Saturday Night Live’ For First Time Dorchester’s Ayo Edebiri Hosting ‘Saturday Night Live’ For First Time
Dorchester’s Ayo Edebiri Hosting ‘Saturday Night Live’ For First Time Many firsts for Dorchester’s own Ayo Edebiri as she is set to host an episode of “Saturday Night Live” with Jennifer Lopez as the musical guest. Edebiri, 28, is hot off the heels of her Golden Globe, Emmy, and Critics’ Choice wins for her role on the FX comedy “The Bear,” and this will be her first appearance on SNL. Related: Boston’s Ayo Edebiri Wins 1st Golden Globe Award View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ayo Edebiri (@ayoedebiri) The Boston Latin School alum was also featured in the films “Bottoms,” “Theater Camp,” and as …
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…
Dorchester's Ayo Edebiri Wins 1st Golden Globe Award Dorchester's Ayo Edebiri Wins 1st Golden Globe Award
Dorchester's Ayo Edebiri Wins 1st Golden Globe Award Ayo Edebiri and the cast of “The Bear” took home several awards during the 81st Golden Globes, and the Boston native wasn’t about to let a reporter ruin their night by pulling out a half-naked Calvin Klein ad of her co-star. The FX series won for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy, while Jeremy Allen White took home the Best Actor award and Ayo Edebiri snagged her Best Actress award in the same category on Sunday, Jan. 7. The 28-year-old Dorchester native — whose mother is from Barbados, and her father is Nigerian — attended St. Margaret School and sang in the church choir. Relat…
South Orange Emmy Winner Andre Braugher Dies At 61 South Orange Emmy Winner Andre Braugher Dies At 61
South Orange Emmy Winner Andre Braugher Dies At 61 Andre Braugher, an acclaimed actor who lived in South Orange, died on Monday, Dec. 11 at the age of 61 after battling an illness, his publicist announced. A graduate of Julliard, Braugher's first film role was in the acclaimed Civil War film "Glory."  He gained fame for playing Detective Frank Pembleton, the best interrogator in Baltimore, on "Homicide: Life on the Street," winning an Emmy for Best Actor in a Drama Series in 1998. He won another Emmy for his role leading a heist crew on the FX crew "Thief." After years spent doing serious drama, Braugher was cast in the sitcom "Brookly…
Football Players Needed For FX Series Filming In Union Football Players Needed For FX Series Filming In Union
Football Players Needed For FX Series Filming In Union An FX series filming in North Jersey is seeking men to play football players. Actors for "Gladiator" will make up for $165 for up to 10 hours of work, and possibly then overtime, in Union on Tuesday, June 27. The actors will be portraying football players at a training facility. Courtesy vans will bring actors to and from Manhattan, but actors may also drive themselves. Click here to apply.
'It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia' May Be Old But Fans Have Yet To Tire Of It 'It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia' May Be Old But Fans Have Yet To Tire Of It
'It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia' May Be Old But Fans Have Yet To Tire Of It The gang is back, and so are their bright ideas. Season 16 of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" is set to premier on FX Wednesday, June 7, making it the longest-running sitcom in American history. You'd think by now the jokes would be tired and the cast would be old. Not the case (well, the gang is 18 years older). The show — which premiered in 2005 and was created by Philly's own Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day and honorary Philadelphian Glenn Howerton — is getting rave reviews so far.  According to Collider, this season takes predictable "wild directions," and delivers, one with a "B…
These Celebs Are Rooting For The Phillies In The World Series These Celebs Are Rooting For The Phillies In The World Series
These Celebs Are Rooting For The Phillies In The World Series The Philadelphia Phillies are 2-1 heading into game four of the 2022 World Series at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday, Nov. 2 — and fans attending the game may encounter some famous faces in the crowd.  Country music star Tim McGraw attended game three in Philly on Tuesday, Nov. 1, as 6ABC reported. The "I Like It, I Love It," singer wore a number 45 jersey in honor of his late father Tug McGraw, who pitched for the Phils from 1974 to 1984.  Tug McGraw also famously closed out the final game of the 1980 World Series with a strikeout, earning Philadelphia its first world championship in 77 y…
Lawyer/Journalist From Fairfield County Suspended For Exposing Himself During Zoom Call Lawyer/Journalist From Fairfield County Suspended For Exposing Himself During Zoom Call
Lawyer/Journalist From Fairfield County Suspended For Exposing Himself During Zoom Call A prominent legal analyst at CNN and a New Yorker contributor, allegedly exposed himself to coworkers during a professional Zoom call last week. Jeffrey Toobin, who has a home in Sherman in Northern Fairfield County, has been suspended after exposing himself during a call with colleagues from The New Yorker and WNYC workers, according to Vice. “I made an embarrassingly stupid mistake, believing I was off-camera,” Toobin told Vice in a statement. “I apologize to my wife, family, friends and co-workers. 
“I believed I was not visible on Zoom. I thought no one on the Zoom call could see me. I…
Streaming Services Top Broadcast Channels For First Time Streaming Services Top Broadcast Channels For First Time
Streaming Services Top Broadcast Channels For First Time The ways people choose to access and enjoy their media keeps evolving, and after being the longtime frontrunner, new research has shown that standard cable TV packages have finally been beaten out by their more affordable and accessible online streaming services, according to Deadline. The four streaming services mentioned are Netflix, Hulu, Amazon and Apple. FX executive John Landgraf predicted that there would be 520 scripted original shows from these providers this year, and with a total of 495 shows, his prediction wasn’t too far off. In fact, this total is still considered the “most te…