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Hartford, CT
Lifestyle
Darth Vader's Iconic 'Star Wars' Lightsaber Sells For $3.6M
One of the most famous weapons wielded by a movie villain has been sold for more than $3.6 million. Darth Vader's original lightsaber from two of the first three "Star Wars" movies was purchased for $3,654,000 at an auction, according to Propstore. The auction was held on Thursday, Sept. 4, with 31 bids made on the iconic movie prop. The lightsaber from "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi" was initially estimated to sell between $1 million and $3 million. "Wielded by both David Prowse and stunt performer Bob Anderson, this is the primary dueling prop created for Vader's chara…
White Plains, NY
Lifestyle
The Batman Part II Locks In Release Date: Gotham Awaits
Gotham’s dark knight is gearing up for another cinematic adventure. Warner Bros. has officially set the release date for The Batman: Part II, with the highly anticipated sequel now scheduled to swoop into theaters on October 1, 2027 Pre-production has already begun in the United Kingdom, and principal photography is scheduled to kick off on January 1, 2026. Director Matt Reeves returns to helm the follow-up, promising a deeper dive into Gotham’s fractured soul. The sequel will pick up after the catastrophic flood unleashed by the Riddler in the first film, according to …
Fredericksburg, VA
Police & Fire
Batman And Robin Bust Gambling Suspects On Westminster Bridge In Real-Life Superhero Sting
Not-so-vigilante justice? Batman and Robin aren’t just fighting crime in Gotham—they’re taking down street scammers on London’s Westminster Bridge, too. Tourists on Westminster Bridge were treated to more than just a view when a real-life Batman and Robin swooped in to take down two suspected street scammers in London. Inspector Darren Watson and Police Constable Abdi Osman Metropolitan Police Department Metropolitan Police officers Inspector Darren Watson and Police Constable Abdi Osman went full caped crusader, donning Batman and Robin suits to bust illegal gambling sus…
Hartford, CT
Police & Fire
CT Woman Brutally Attacked On Transit Bus, Police Seeking Suspect
Police in Connecticut are seeking the public's assistance to identify a man who allegedly brutally attacked a woman waiting on a transit bus. The incident took place in Hartford County on Thursday, May 18, at the North Main Street bus stop in Bristol. According to Lt. Geoffrey Lund of the Bristol Police, the woman was violently attacked while waiting on a CT Transit bus. This unprovoked assault occurred while the driver was temporarily out of the bus The victim and suspect were alone, Lund said. The attack occurred at the North Main Street Bristol bus stop in front of M…
Paramus, NJ
Business
Movie House Offers Treats For Film Fans In Paramus
Cinephiles have a new place to experience movie magic. Movie House is opening on Friday, June 2 at the Paramus Park Mall. The immersive walkthrough experience is from the creators of Halloween House and Christmas House. "We had a wonderful response from the community for Christmas House and Halloween House, that we decided to open our first ever Movie House," Justin Schwartz, the man behind Movie House said. Patrons can enjoy the Alice in Wonderland Illusion Room or attempt to navigate the Willy Wonka Infinity Tunnel. Other rooms pay tribute to Harry Potter, "The Wizard of Oz," and there's…
Newark, NJ
News
'Joker' Sequel Wraps Filming In North Jersey
The Joker's reign of terror in Essex County is over. "Joker: Folie à Deux," the sequel to 2019's "Joker" has wrapped filming, after shooting at the shuttered Essex County Isolation Center in Belleville. joker hospitalPat O'Brien Lady Gaga, who plays Harley Quinn, made the announcement on her Instagram page. The hospital stood in for the infamous Arkham Asylum, where Batman's rogue gallery of villains often end up after causing untold destruction in Gotham City. joker hospitalPat O'Brien Joaquin Phoenix will be reprising his Joker role that won him an Academy Award. The movie is de…
Newark, NJ
News
'Joker' Sequel Films At Shuttered North Jersey Hospital
Batman, beware. The Joker is causing mayhem in Essex County. "Joker: Folie à Deux," the sequel to 2019's "Joker" is filming at the shuttered Essex County Isolation Center this week, Belleville Mayor Michael Melham confirmed. The hospital is standing in for the infamous Arkham Asylum, where Batman's rogue gallery of villains often end up after causing untold destruction in Gotham City. Residents can expect nearby roads to be closed during filming, while other roads will be only accessible by showing IDs, Melham said. Melham also warned that filming is on private property and asked peo…
