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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…
More Filming Planned In Delaware County For 'Mare Of Easttown' Sequel More Filming Planned In Delaware County For 'Mare Of Easttown' Sequel
More Filming Planned In Delaware County For 'Mare Of Easttown' Sequel Crews will shoot in Collingdale next week for an upcoming television show, according to borough police.  "Task," a followup to the 2021 HBO miniseries "Mare of Easttown," will film scenes on the 400 block of MacDade Boulevard between Roberta Avenue and Marshall Avenue on Friday, April 12, authorities said in a release.  Police will be on the scene to assist with traffic control between 3 p.m. Friday and 5 a.m. Saturday, April 13, officials said. Drivers are asked to avoid the area during filming. Beginning at 9 a.m. Friday, temporary no-parking zones will be established to m…
Estate Built For 'Mighty Mouse' Cartoon Studio Head In Bronxville Now On Sale For $4.6M Estate Built For 'Mighty Mouse' Cartoon Studio Head In Bronxville Now On Sale For $4.6M
Estate Built For 'Mighty Mouse' Cartoon Studio Head In Bronxville Now On Sale For $4.6M A renovated Westchester estate that was built for the cartoonist whose studio created famous characters such as "Mighty Mouse" and is now upgraded with the latest modern home technology is up for sale.  Terry Manor, located in Bronxville at 27 Hampshire Rd. and built in 1935 for filmmaker and cartoonist Paul Terry of Terrytoons, is now listed for $4.649 million, according to its Zillow listing.  The five-bed and five-bath residence, located in Lawrence Park West near Bronxville Village, was designed by renowned architect Lewis Bowman as a dream estate for Terry, whose studio creat…
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…
Mass Actress Joins New 'Minecraft' Movie With Jason Momoa, Jack Black: Report Mass Actress Joins New 'Minecraft' Movie With Jason Momoa, Jack Black: Report
Mass Actress Joins New 'Minecraft' Movie With Jason Momoa, Jack Black: Report Straight off the heels of her second Emmy win, Norwell’s own Jennifer Coolidge joins Jason Momoa and Jack Black in the upcoming “Minecraft” movie. Coolidge took home her second Emmy award for HBO’s “The White Lotus,” and has now been cast in Warner Bros. Pictures’ new’ movie based on the popular “Minecraft” video game. Related: Ayo Edebiri, Jennifer Coolidge, Ebon-Moss Bachrach Win Emmys  The film, directed by Jared Hess, is expected to start production in New Zealand, according to Deadline. It’s still unclear what the plot of the upcoming movie is, but “Minecraft” has sold more…
Longmeadow-Born Actress Loses Emmy To HBO Castmate Longmeadow-Born Actress Loses Emmy To HBO Castmate
Longmeadow-Born Actress Loses Emmy To HBO Castmate A Massachusetts-born actress just missed out on claiming her first Emmy on Monday night, Jan. 15, but many critics believe she'll have many more opportunities to win the winged statuette.   Meghann Fahy, from Longmeadow in Hampden County, was one of five actresses nominated for their roles in season two of "The White Lotus." This was her first nomination.  Fahy lost the award to her co-star Jennifer Coolidge, the only holdover from the first season of the darkly comedic HBO drama.  Related: Meghann Fahy Wins SAG Award For Role In "White Lotus" Aubrey Plaza and&n…
‘Just Magical’: $13.5M 'Pine Needles’ Cottage Is Now Most Expensive Berkshires Listing ‘Just Magical’: $13.5M 'Pine Needles’ Cottage Is Now Most Expensive Berkshires Listing
‘Just Magical’: $13.5M 'Pine Needles’ Cottage Is Now Most Expensive Berkshires Listing While you wait for the third season of the HBO drama series “The Gilded Age” to drop, head to Berkshire County, where the 218-acre “Pine Needles” cottage is listed for sale at $13.5 million. The Lenox luxury home and its two guest apartments have seven bedrooms, eight full bathrooms, two half bathrooms, 18 fireplaces, and more than 13,000 square feet of living space. The estate was built in 1903 for a wealthy Boston couple. William Pitt Sotheby’s Realty The listing adds that there is enough space to invite several dinner guests: “The eat in kitchen offers space to gather, cook, enjoy t…
Get Paid To Be Extra As Club-Goer On HBO Show 'BOSS' Get Paid To Be Extra As Club-Goer On HBO Show 'BOSS'
Get Paid To Be Extra As Club-Goer On HBO Show 'Boss' Get paid to party! Well, sort of. The producers of the HBO show "BOSS" are seeking extras to play club-goers in an upcoming episode. The show is specifically seeking both "hip and eccentric" and "attractive and stylish" club-goers for the scene, which may include atmospheric smoke, strobe lights and loud music. Filming will be in New York City on Dec. 6. Click here for rates and how to apply.
'Eddie Munster' Butch Patrick Spends Halloween At Popular Albany Watering Hole 'Eddie Munster' Butch Patrick Spends Halloween At Popular Albany Watering Hole
'Eddie Munster' Butch Patrick Spends Halloween At Popular Albany Watering Hole It was a Halloween to remember for the ghouls and goblins gathered at a popular New York tavern as none other than Eddie Munster himself showed up to mark the festivities. Butch Patrick, who portrayed the wolf-like son of Herman and Lily Munster on the hit CBS sitcom “The Munsters,” headlined the Halloween bash at Albany’s famed War Room Tavern on Tuesday night, Oct. 31. “Hanging with Eddie Munster and HBO star Zach Erdem on Halloween at the War Room Tavern,” owner Todd Shapiro captioned a Facebook photo of the three men. Earlier Report: 'This Place Amazed Me': New Capital Region R…
Phillipsburg's Pat Pespas, Star Of HBO's 'Telemarketers' Safe After Missing For Month Phillipsburg's Pat Pespas, Star Of HBO's 'Telemarketers' Safe After Missing For Month
Phillipsburg's Pat Pespas, Star Of HBO's 'Telemarketers' Safe After Missing For Month Patrick J. Pespas, who starred in HBO's "Telemarketers," has been found safe. Pespas, 55, of Phillipsburg, has been found safe and was home with his wife, Sue, directors Sam Lipman-Stern and Adam Bhala Lough said on Pespas' Instagram account Friday, Oct. 27. Pespas had been missing since Sept. 29, when he was seen in Easton, PA, and later at a bar in the Pittsburg area. Pespas, formerly of North Plainfield and Plainfield, NJ, has been living with his wife in Easton, PA.  He teamed up with Lipman-Stern to create the three-part HBO mini docu-series "Telemarketers," which shined a …
Easton Police Seek Missing HBO Star Easton Police Seek Missing HBO Star
Easton Police Seek Missing HBO Star Police in Easton say they are concerned for the well-being of a missing man.  Patrick Pespas was last seen in Easton on Friday, Sept. 29, authorities said. He is 54 years old and may be driving a white 2002 Ford Mustang with New Jersey tag number N74KUB.  Anyone with information is asked to call 911.  Pespas starred in HBO's "Telemarketers," a three-part true crime documentary series that seeks to "expose the crooked American telemarketing industry from within," according to parent company Warner Bros. Discovery.  Pespas, formerly of North Plainfield and Plainfiel…
Phillipsburg's Patrick J. Pespas, Star Of HBO's 'Telemarketers' Reported Missing Phillipsburg's Patrick J. Pespas, Star Of HBO's 'Telemarketers' Reported Missing
Phillipsburg's Patrick J. Pespas, Star Of HBO's 'Telemarketers' Reported Missing Patrick J. Pespas, who starred in HBO's "Telemarketers," has been missing for days, those who know him say. Pespas, 55, of Phillipsburg, was last seen in the Easton, PA area around 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, according to directors Sam Lipman-Stern and Adam Bhala Lough Pespas, formerly of North Plainfield and Plainfield, teamed up with Lipman-Stern to create the three-part HBO mini docu-series "Telemarketers," which shined a light on the truth about the telemarketing industry. It premiered in August. Bhala Lough said on Sunday, Oct. 1 Pespas may have been spotted at a bar in Pittsburgh. …
LI's Own Drew Barrymore Halts Talk Show After Backlash: 'I Have Listened To Everyone' LI's Own Drew Barrymore Halts Talk Show After Backlash: 'I Have Listened To Everyone'
LI's Own Drew Barrymore Halts Talk Show After Backlash: 'I Have Listened To Everyone' In a major reversal, actress Drew Barrymore has halted her daytime talk show due to the ongoing writers’ strike after facing days of backlash for initially pressing on with the show. The 48-year-old “Charlie’s Angels” and “50 First Dates” star, who owns a home on Long Island in the village of Sagaponack, took to Instagram Sunday, Sept. 17, issuing another apology and announcing that production on her show’s fourth season will not resume after all. “I have listened to everyone, and I am making the decision to pause the show’s premiere until the strike is over," Barrymore said. "I have no wo…
Hackensack's Barbie Ferreira Pays Tribute To 'Euphoria' Co-Star Hackensack's Barbie Ferreira Pays Tribute To 'Euphoria' Co-Star
Hackensack's Barbie Ferreira Pays Tribute To 'Euphoria' Co-Star Barbie Ferreira, a Hackensack native, is honoring Angus Cloud, her co-star on "Euphoria" who died on Monday, July 31 at the age of 25. While no cause of death has been revealed, Cloud's family said he was struggling following the death of his father. View this post on Instagram A post shared by barbie ferreira (@barbieferreira) Ferreira's post has received more than 1.3 million likes since she posted it on Tuesday, August 1. In an Instagram story, Ferreira, who played Kat Hernandez on the popular HBO show, posted a photo featuring the two of…
Porn Star, 'Euphoria' Actress Gets Approval For Rehab Program For Lancaster Theft Porn Star, 'Euphoria' Actress Gets Approval For Rehab Program For Lancaster Theft
Porn Star, 'Euphoria' Actress Gets Approval For Rehab Program For Lancaster Theft "Euphoria" actress and former porn star Chloe Cherry, legally known as Elise Marilyn Jones, has been approved for a form of probation following a retail theft in her Pennsylvania hometown, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice.  Not unlike a plot for the popular HBO teen drama, the 25-year-old actress stole a $45 blouse from Building Character, a downtown Lancaster store that sells “vintage, recycled and handmade goods” according to the store’s website and court documents.  Surveillance footage shows the scene stealer taking a "Mode International tan color…
Emmys 2023: Nassau Natives Honored For Work In ‘Succession’, 'Abbott Elementary', More Emmys 2023: Nassau Natives Honored For Work In ‘Succession’, 'Abbott Elementary', More
Emmys 2023: Nassau Natives Honored For Work In ‘Succession’, 'Abbott Elementary', More Several native Long Islanders have been nominated for their performances in the most popular TV shows of the year, including recent Walk of Fame recipient Sheryl Lee Ralph.  Three stars hailing from Nassau County have been nominated by the Television Academy for their work, according to the list released on Wednesday, July 12.  Natasha Lyonne, who spent the first part of her life in Great Neck, was nominated for outstanding lead actress in a comedy for her role of Charlie Cale in Peacock’s “Poker Face.” View this post on Instagram A post s…
'White Lotus' Star Jennifer Coolidge Among 6 Mass Natives Nominated For Emmys 'White Lotus' Star Jennifer Coolidge Among 6 Mass Natives Nominated For Emmys
'White Lotus' Star Jennifer Coolidge Among 6 Mass Natives Nominated For Emmys Emmy nominations round up some of the best television performances of the year and multiple Massachusetts-born actors and actresses made the exclusive list for 2023. The 2023 Emmy nominations were released on Wednesday, July 12, including six Massachusetts natives who starred in some of the year's best shows, like "The White Lotus," "The Bear," and "Succession." Boston-born Jennifer Coolidge was nominated for outstanding supporting actress in a drama series for her "The White Lotus" performance as Tanya McQuoid.  View this post on Instagram …
Sopranos Actors Create Their Own Menu Items At This Atlantic County Restaurant Sopranos Actors Create Their Own Menu Items At This Atlantic County Restaurant
Sopranos Actors Create Their Own Menu Items At This Atlantic County Restaurant Their motto isn't "Where 'The Sopranos' Eat At The Shore" for nothing. Yet another actor from the hit HBO show stopped by Chico & Sons in Northfield this week. This time, it was Dan Grimaldi — aka, Patsy Parisi. Karl Kulakowski purchased the Tilton Road restaurant in 2020, and invites actors from "The Sopranos" to stop by and make their own sandwiches or entrees. Their creations get a spot on the menu. Karl Kulakowski, left, and "The Sopranos" actors.Chico & Sons So far, the menu at Chico & Sons boasts The Sister Janice, The Big P, The Eugene, The Johnny Sack, The Vito, To…
Series Filmed In Westchester Premieres On HBO: Here's When To Watch Series Filmed In Westchester Premieres On HBO: Here's When To Watch
Series Filmed In Westchester Premieres On HBO: Here's When To Watch Fans of political intrigue won't want to miss the premiere of the "White House Plumbers," series on HBO which filmed throughout the Hudson Valley over the past two years. The five-part limited series, which stars Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux, premieres at 9 p.m. Monday, May 1. The series tells the behind-the-scenes story of how President Richard Nixon's political saboteurs, E. Howard Hunt (Harrelson) and G. Gordon Liddy (Theroux) accidentally topped the presidency they were "zealously" trying to protect, said HBO. Earlier report: No Parking Starts During HBO Filming Of 'The White H…
New HBO Show Wants ‘Hip, Trendy’ Extras From Long Beach New HBO Show Wants ‘Hip, Trendy’ Extras From Long Beach
New HBO Show Wants ‘Hip, Trendy’ Extras From Long Beach Looking for your big break? Look no further. Grant Wilfley Casting is searching for non-union actors to appear as extras in a nightclub scene being filmed for a new HBO show, according to the casting call posted on Backstage. The show, called “Boss!”, is in need of “hip” and “trendy” actors over 18 years of age of any gender.  It says it's seeking actors from Long Beach, Long Island City as well as New York City. Shooting is scheduled to take place on Long Island Monday, April 24, and Tuesday, April 25 in Manhattan. About 150 to 200 people will be in the scene and there will b…
Spoiler Alert: That Really Is Westchester Airport In Latest Episode Of HBO's 'Succession' Spoiler Alert: That Really Is Westchester Airport In Latest Episode Of HBO's 'Succession'
Spoiler Alert: That Really Is Westchester Airport In Latest Episode Of HBO's 'Succession' Is your jaw still on the floor from that shocking "Succession" twist on Episode 3 of Season 4 on Sunday night, April 9?  Well get ready to be stunned again: That wasn't actually Teterboro Airport in New Jersey, despite what was stated during the episode. The hit HBO show follows a feuding family attempting to gain control of a massive corporation and it features plenty of backstabbing and duplicity. Who knew it also applied to airports? The latest episode used the Bergen County airport as a key plot point for more scheming and skullduggery: The scenes at Teterboro Airport were actuall…
That Wasn't Really Teterboro Airport On HBO's 'Succession' That Wasn't Really Teterboro Airport On HBO's 'Succession'
That Wasn't Really Teterboro Airport On HBO's 'Succession' Is your jaw still on the floor from that "Succession" twist? Well get ready to be stunned again: That wasn't actually Teterboro Airport. The hit HBO show — much of which occurs in New Jersey — follows a feuding family attempting to gain control of a massive corporation and it features plenty of back stabbing and duplicity. Who knew it also applied to airports? The show's Sunday, April 9 episode used the popular Bergen County airport as a key plot point for more scheming and skullduggery: The scenes at Teterboro Airport were actually shot at Westchester County Airport in White Plains, accord…
Adults Who Look Like Teens Sought As Extras For HBO Series Filming In Newburgh Adults Who Look Like Teens Sought As Extras For HBO Series Filming In Newburgh
Adults Who Look Like Teens Sought As Extras For HBO Series Filming In Newburgh If you're still getting carded at the bar, this one may be for you. Adults who could pass as teenagers are being sought to play extras in the HBO series "Pretty Little Liars," filming this spring and summer in the Hudson Valley. Extras will make $187 for an estimated 8 hours of work a day. Filming is in Orange County from April through July in Newburgh, according to the casting call. The award-winning show follows four high school girls whose clique grew apart since the disappearance of their "queen bee."
Barbie Ferreira On 'Torturous' Bergen County Teen Years, Why She Left 'Euphoria' Barbie Ferreira On 'Torturous' Bergen County Teen Years, Why She Left 'Euphoria'
Barbie Ferreira On 'Torturous' Bergen County Teen Years, Why She Left 'Euphoria' A 26-year-old model and actress who got her start in Bergen County is sharing her story on a popular podcast for celebs — oh, and giving "Euphoria" fans the answer they've been waiting for. Barbie Ferreira — who played Kat Hernandez on the HBO show — tells "Armchair Expert" hosts Dax Shepard and Monica Padman on the Monday, April 3 episode why she left: View this post on Instagram A post shared by barbie ferreira (@barbieferreira) "I didn't want to be the fat best friend." Further, Ferreira said her departure before the third season was a m…
Yale Graduate Lance Reddick, Star Of 'The Wire,' 'John Wick' Dies At 60 Yale Graduate Lance Reddick, Star Of 'The Wire,' 'John Wick' Dies At 60
Yale Graduate Lance Reddick, Star Of 'The Wire,' 'John Wick' Dies At 60 Best known for portraying a hard-nosed police lieutenant on "The Wire," Yale University graduate Lance Reddick has reportedly died at age 60. Multiple outlets reported on Friday, March 17 that the "John Wick" star died from natural causes days after he was forced to pull out of the New York City premiere of the latest film from the franchise during a press tour.  His body was reportedly found in his Studio City home in California. Reddick is a well-known character actor with a stable of credits, but surprisingly, he didn't set out to be an actor. Reddick explained in an interview with th…
Meghann Fahy: Longmeadow-Born Actress Wins SAG Award For Her Role On HBO Series Meghann Fahy: Longmeadow-Born Actress Wins SAG Award For Her Role On HBO Series
Meghann Fahy: Longmeadow-Born Actress Wins SAG Award For Her Role On HBO Series An actress from Longmeadow picked up her first Screen Actors Guild award Sunday night, Feb. 26, and was a part of the most talked-about moment from the award ceremony.  Meghann Fahy, along with her costars in the second season of HBO's "White Lotus," won Best Ensemble in a Drama Series. It's the first major award for the 32-year-old rising star.  Fahy played Daphne Sullivan in the black comedy-drama series, and her nuanced portrayal of the layered housewife has solidified her as one of the breakout stars in the series. Fahy has also starred in "One Life To Live" and had numerous roles in o…
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…
PA Porn Star, 'Euphoria' Actress From Lancaster Charged For Hometown Theft PA Porn Star, 'Euphoria' Actress From Lancaster Charged For Hometown Theft
PA Porn Star, 'Euphoria' Actress From Lancaster Charged For Hometown Theft "Euphoria" actress and former porn star Chloe Cherry, legally known as Elisa Marilyn Jones, was charged with retail theft in her Pennsylvania hometown, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice.  Not unlike a plot for the popular HBO teen drama, the 25-year-old actress stole a $28 blouse from Building Character, a downtown Lancaster store that sells “vintage, recycled and handmade goods” according to the store’s website. Surveillance footage shows the scene stealer taking a "Mode International tan color puffy blouse" into a dressing room and then leaving without it, but…
Five Things You Probably Didn't Know About Massachusetts Native Jennifer Coolidge Five Things You Probably Didn't Know About Massachusetts Native Jennifer Coolidge
Five Things You Probably Didn't Know About Massachusetts Native Jennifer Coolidge Jennifer Coolidge is trending, yet again, this time for her speeches at the Golden Globe Awards where she made "White Lotus" creator Mike Lotus weep tears of joy. While the Norwell, MA native has long been known for her roles in "American Pie," "A Mighty Wind" and the "Legally Blonde" series, her career recently had a resurgence — thanks to her role as Tanya McQuaid in White's wildly popular HBO show. On Jan. 10, she won best actress in a limited series at the 80th Golden Globes. Here are six things you probably didn't know about 61-year-old Coolidge: 1. She pretended to be Ernest Hemingw…
HBO's 'Succession' Seeks Extras To Play Socialites In NYC Shoot HBO's 'Succession' Seeks Extras To Play Socialites In NYC Shoot
HBO's 'Succession' Seeks Extras To Play Socialites In NYC Shoot The popular HBO show 'Succession' is seeking to cast extras for a shoot scheduled in New York City early next year, according to a post on Backstage. The production company is seeking people to portray Upscale Event Attendees with high upscale attire and look, as well as for people who can portray themselves as socialites, the Backstage ad continues.  Currently, the production company is looking for the extras who are available to shoot in the time frame of January 9-24, 2023.  The production company will pay a $165 flat rate for around 10 hours of work. Those who have worked alr…
Popular Actor From Mount Vernon Figures Prominently In 'White Lotus' Season Finale Popular Actor From Mount Vernon Figures Prominently In 'White Lotus' Season Finale
Popular Actor From Mount Vernon Figures Prominently In 'White Lotus' Season Finale With the Season 2 finale of the HBO drama "White Lotus" just hours away, many in the region are wondering how a popular actor and native New Yorker figures in things amid a flurry of cliffhangers. Westchester County native Michael Imperioli, who was born in Mount Vernon, plays philandering Hollywood hotshot Dominic Di Grasso, who is joined in Italy, the venue for the second season, by his son, Albie (actor Adam DiMarco), and father, Bert (played by F. Murray Abraham). The 56-year-old Imperioli has a long list of credits, including earning a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporti…