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Major Studios Are Moving Productions From Hollywood To This Northeast State: Here's Why Major Studios Are Moving Productions From Hollywood To This Northeast State: Here's Why
Major Studios Are Moving Productions From Hollywood To This Northeast State: Here's Why Hollywood’s next boomtown is not where most people would expect. Far from it. Literally. New Jersey has become the only US state where film and TV production is booming, The Wall Street Journal reported in a story published on Thursday, May 28. The reason is money. The Journal says New Jersey’s tax incentive program is now among the most effective in the country, pulling major productions away from traditional hubs as studios cut costs. Across the US, spending on movies and TV shows fell 20 percent last year, according to ProdPro data cited by The Wall Street Journal. But New Jersey w…
Why 'Stranger Things' Star Just Bailed On Major Movie: Report Why 'Stranger Things' Star Just Bailed On Major Movie: Report
Why 'Stranger Things' Star Just Bailed On Major Movie: Report "Stranger Things" star David Harbour has dropped out of an upcoming drama film following the long-awaited finale of the hit Netflix show, according to reports.  A representative for Searchlight Pictures confirmed that Harbour, 50, who hails from Westchester, stepped away from "Behemoth!", which is being directed by Tony Gilroy and was set to also star Pedro Pascal and Olivia Wilde, Variety reported this week.  Multiple insiders reportedly told the outlet that Harbour made the decision after becoming overwhelmed following the wrap of Netflix’s "Stranger Things," which recently conc…
Romy, Jake Reiner Share New Statement After Parents’ Murders, Give Update On Memorial Service Romy, Jake Reiner Share New Statement After Parents’ Murders, Give Update On Memorial Service
Romy, Jake Reiner Share New Statement After Parents’ Murders, Give Update On Memorial Service Romy and Jake Reiner have issued a new public statement in the wake of their parents’ brutal murders, expressing gratitude for the support they’ve received and sharing that the date for a memorial service will soon be announced. "Jake and Romy Reiner remain grateful for the outpouring of love and support they have received," read a statement from the siblings’ spokesperson, shared with People this week, saying that they will share information about a memorial service honoring their parents at a later date. The statement comes after an informal gathering of friends was held at actor/ co…
Daughter Found Rob Reiner, Wife Dead, New Report Says Daughter Found Rob Reiner, Wife Dead, New Report Says
Daughter Found Rob Reiner, Wife Dead, New Report Says New details in the violent deaths of Hollywood icon Rob Reiner and his wife point to a heartbreaking discovery by their daughter as police continue an apparent homicide investigation. Click here for a new, updated story: 32-Year-Old Son Taken Into Custody After Rob Reiner, Wife Found Dead Reiner, an iconic director/actor, and Michele Singer Reiner were found inside their Los Angeles home on Sunday, Dec. 14, by their daughter, Romy, according to People, which cited several exclusive sources. Multiple sources told People that the killer was the couple's son, Nick Reiner. In a 2016 intervi…
Style Trailblazer Diane Keaton Dies: Oscar-Winning Star Of 'Annie Hall,' 'The Godfather' Style Trailblazer Diane Keaton Dies: Oscar-Winning Star Of 'Annie Hall,' 'The Godfather'
Style Trailblazer Diane Keaton Dies: Oscar-Winning Star Of 'Annie Hall,' 'The Godfather' The signature hat, the wit, the nervy charm. Diane Keaton’s singular screen presence helped define a half-century of American movies. Click here for a new, updated story: Cause Of Death Revealed For Iconic Actress Diane Keaton A family spokesperson confirmed to People on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 11, that Keaton died in California at age 79, and requested privacy for the family. Further details, including a cause of death, were not disclosed. Keaton won the 1978 Academy Award for Best Actress for "Annie Hall," the Woody Allen classic that cemented her as a cultural touchst…
Actor Brad Everett, Virginia Native, Young Killed In Wrong-Way Crash Actor Brad Everett, Virginia Native, Young Killed In Wrong-Way Crash
Actor Brad Everett, Virginia Native, Young Killed In Wrong-Way Crash Brad Everett Young, an actor, celebrity photographer, and advocate for arts education, was killed in a car crash in Los Angeles. He was 46. The crash happened late Sunday, Sept. 14, when a wrong-way driver hit Young’s car on the 134 Freeway. He had just seen a movie and was driving alone, his publicist told The Hollywood Reporter. Young died at the scene. The other driver survived and was hospitalized, the outlet reported. A Danville, Virginia native who lived in Los Angeles, Young was a fixture on Hollywood red carpets and at premieres and awards shows. He also founded Dream Loud Official,…
Robert Redford’s Quiet Connecticut Life: See Inside His Home Of Nearly 20 Years Robert Redford’s Quiet Connecticut Life: See Inside His Home Of Nearly 20 Years
Robert Redford’s Quiet Connecticut Life: See Inside His Home Of Nearly 20 Years Robert Redford will forever be synonymous with Hollywood, the place where he became one of the biggest stars of his era, and Utah, where he built the Sundance Film Festival into a launchpad for up-and-coming filmmakers.  But for nearly two decades, he also called Connecticut home. Robert Redford died Tuesday, Sept. 16, at his home in Utah, surrounded by family. His publicist did not release a cause of death for the 89-year-old.  After establishing himself in Hollywood, Redford moved to a quiet house off Davis Hill Road in Weston in 1978. It was less than a mile from where hi…
Trump Cheers On West Point Alumni Group For Canceling Tom Hanks Award: 'Important Move!' Trump Cheers On West Point Alumni Group For Canceling Tom Hanks Award: 'Important Move!'
Trump Cheers On West Point Alumni Group For Canceling Tom Hanks Award: 'Important Move!' Calling it an “important move,” President Donald Trump cheered the West Point Association of Graduates for abruptly canceling this month’s ceremony to present Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks with the academy’s prestigious Thayer Award. In a Truth Social post on  Monday, Sept. 8, Trump wrote: “Our great West Point (getting greater all the time!) has smartly cancelled the Award Ceremony for actor Tom Hanks.  "Important move! We don’t need destructive, WOKE recipients getting our cherished American Awards!!!”  He added that the Academy Awards and other groups should review st…
Oscar Winner Tom Hanks’ West Point Award Ceremony Abruptly Canceled By Alumni Group Oscar Winner Tom Hanks’ West Point Award Ceremony Abruptly Canceled By Alumni Group
Oscar Winner Tom Hanks’ West Point Award Ceremony Abruptly Canceled By Alumni Group Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks won’t be honored at West Point this month after the academy’s alumni association abruptly canceled a planned event. The association said the institution should refocus on preparing future officers for war amid a politically charged year, according to The Washington Post. In an email circulated Friday, Sept. 5, the West Point Association of Graduates told faculty it “will not be holding” the event and expressed regret over the decision, according to the Post report. The move follows a series of Trump administration–related moves this year, including Trump's exe…
'The White Lotus' Season 4 Location Revealed By 'Deadline' 'The White Lotus' Season 4 Location Revealed By 'Deadline'
'The White Lotus' Season 4 Location Revealed By 'Deadline' Grab your passport and maybe a black-tie alibi — "The White Lotus" is checking in somewhere très chic. According to "Deadline," creator Mike White and HBO have set their sights on France for the next installment of the Emmy-winning murder mystery dramedy. While HBO isn’t spilling any wine just yet (the network declined comment), whispers are swirling around the ultra-glamorous Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, "Deadline" said. Perched on the sun-drenched tip of the French Riviera, it’s a stone’s throw from Cannes and has a long history of rubbing elbows with Hollywood elite. White himself was spot…
Fashion Icon Giorgio Armani Dies Fashion Icon Giorgio Armani Dies
Fashion Icon Giorgio Armani Dies Giorgio Armani, the visionary who redefined men’s style with his impeccably tailored suits and minimalist elegance, has died. The trailblazing Italian designer was 91 years old.  The fashion house announced that he “passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones" on Thursday, Sept. 4. The company said that a funeral chamber would be open in Milan on Saturday, Sept. 6, and Sunday, Sept. 7, with a private funeral to follow at a later date. In announcing its founder's death, the company noted that he “worked until his final days, dedicating himself to the company, the collections,…
Actor Graham Greene Dies; Appeared In Dances With Wolves, The Green Mile, Northern Exposure Actor Graham Greene Dies; Appeared In Dances With Wolves, The Green Mile, Northern Exposure
Actor Graham Greene Dies; Appeared In Dances With Wolves, The Green Mile, Northern Exposure Graham Greene, the quietly commanding actor who starred in Dances With Wolves and The Green Mile, has died. The 73-year-old's death happened Sunday, Aug. 31, in Toronto, TMZ first reported. Born on the Six Nations Reserve in Ohsweken, Ontario, Greene was a proud member of the Oneida First Nation.  Before finding his calling on stage and screen, he worked as a draftsman, steelworker, and audio technician for rock bands.  Encouraged by friends, Greene began acting in Toronto’s vibrant theater scene in the 1970s, quickly earning a reputation for his authenticity and depth. Greene’…
From Sickbed To Standing O: George Clooney Returns To Red Carpet For Movie Premiere From Sickbed To Standing O: George Clooney Returns To Red Carpet For Movie Premiere
From Sickbed To Standing O: George Clooney Returns To Red Carpet For Movie Premiere George Clooney turned a health scare into a show-stopping comeback in Venice, powering through a sinus infection and a downpour to greet a roaring crowd for the world premiere of the Netflix movie Jay Kelly. Clooney hit the red carpet with co-star Adam Sandler on Thursday night, Aug. 28, after missing festival events earlier in the day and drew an eight-and-a-half-minute standing ovation, according to Variety. As Daily Voice earlier reported, the 64-year-old Clooney withdrew from public appearances when he began feeling unwell on Wednesday, Aug. 27, in Italy. The Hollywood Reporter said he …
Your Dog Could Be 'Air Bud' In Classic Movie Series Revival: Here's How Your Dog Could Be 'Air Bud' In Classic Movie Series Revival: Here's How
Your Dog Could Be 'Air Bud' In Classic Movie Series Revival: Here's How Ain't no rule that says your dog can't play basketball. Cineverse and Air Bud Entertainment have kicked off a nationwide talent search to find the golden retriever that will headline "Air Bud Returns," set to hit theaters in summer 2026. It will be the 15th movie for the franchise and the first since "Super Buddies" in 2013. Dog owners can submit their purebred golden retrievers on the official Air Bud website throughout August. All entries will be eligible for prizes leading up to the release, including official jerseys, signed merchandise, and a trip to the Hollywood premiere. The n…
'Rosebud' Sled From 'Citizen Kane' Sold For $14.75M: How Movie History Was Preserved 'Rosebud' Sled From 'Citizen Kane' Sold For $14.75M: How Movie History Was Preserved
'Rosebud' Sled From 'Citizen Kane' Sold For $14.75M: How Movie History Was Preserved A long-lost piece of cinematic history has been auctioned off for nearly $15 million. The "Rosebud" sled from the 1941 movie Citizen Kane was sold for $14.75 million on Wednesday, July 16, according to Heritage Auctions. The sale was part of a four-day entertainment auction in Dallas. The sale makes Rosebud the second most valuable movie prop ever sold. It only trails Dorothy's ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz," which were purchased for $32.5 million in December 2024. The sled once belonged to "Gremlins" director Joe Dante. It was one of only three sleds known to exist from t…
Michael Madsen, 'Kill Bill,' 'Reservoir Dogs' Star, Found Dead At 67 Michael Madsen, 'Kill Bill,' 'Reservoir Dogs' Star, Found Dead At 67
Michael Madsen, 'Kill Bill,' 'Reservoir Dogs' Star, Found Dead At 67 Actor Michael Madsen, known for playing tough guys in television and film for the past four decades, has died. He was 67.  Authorities were called to his Malibu home early Thursday morning, July 3, after the "Kill Bill" star was found unresponsive.  His manager told NBC News that he suffered a cardiac arrest.  Madsen's acting career began in 1982, and he first appeared on the big screen in the Matthew Broderick vehicle "War Games" in 1983.  But his big break would come a decade later when he played the psychopathic burglar and gangster Mr. Blonde in the&…
Ravens' Derrick Henry Lands Shot At Sandler Movie — But He’s Gotta Earn It On The Field Ravens' Derrick Henry Lands Shot At Sandler Movie — But He’s Gotta Earn It On The Field
Ravens' Derrick Henry Lands Shot At Sandler Movie — But He’s Gotta Earn It On The Field Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry has a unique incentive for the upcoming season. An outspoken Adam Sandler fan, Henry, 31, has been offered a role in one of his movies — but there's a catch. "Can you do me a favor? If you ever see him again, tell him I'm a really big fan and would really love to meet him one day," the running back shared on The Dan Patrick Show when he spotted the host wearing a sweatshirt for Sandler's upcoming Happy Gilmore 2.   Patrick then called Sandler and said that he made a promise that if Henry rushes for 2,000 yards — a feat only accompl…
M*A*S*H Star Loretta Swit Dies; Played Colorful Character 'Hot Lips' Houlihan M*A*S*H Star Loretta Swit Dies; Played Colorful Character 'Hot Lips' Houlihan
M*A*S*H Star Loretta Swit Dies; Played Colorful Character 'Hot Lips' Houlihan Loretta Swit, who starred on one of the most popular shows in television history, has died. Swit, who played the charming and colorful head nurse Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan on the CBS smash hit M*A*S*H, was age 87 and resided in New York City, where she died early Friday afternoon, May 30. She was a native of Passaic, New Jersey. A cause of death has not been announced. After performing in theatrical productions, including on Broadway, Swit moved to Hollywood in 1969 and appeared on several successful TV series, including Hawaii Five-O, Gunsmoke, Mission: Impossible, and Mannix. H…
Want To Be In The 'HERSHEY' Movie? Casting Call Open For All Ages Want To Be In The 'HERSHEY' Movie? Casting Call Open For All Ages
Want To Be In The 'Hershey' Movie? Casting Call Open For All Ages No experience? No problem. A once-in-a-lifetime chance to step into the story of America’s most iconic chocolate empire is here. The upcoming movie "HERSHEY" — starring Finn Wittrock and Alexandra Daddario — is officially casting background actors of all ages for filming across the Pittsburgh region from May 12 through June 27, producers announced this week. Set in the late 1800s and early 1900s, the film tells the dramatic rise of Milton Hershey — a man who turned failure into fortune, built an empire on chocolate, and used it to build schools, homes, and hope for generations. Now, you co…
Secret Virginia Singer's 'American Idol' Audition Is Major Tearjerker (WATCH) Secret Virginia Singer's 'American Idol' Audition Is Major Tearjerker (WATCH)
Secret Virginia Singer's 'American Idol' Audition Is Major Tearjerker (Watch) She had never performed in front of a crowd. She didn’t think she was good enough. Then she opened her mouth — and made it all the way to Hollywood. Nina Daig, 25, of Beaverdam in Virginia, stunned the judges on American Idol after performing a heartfelt original song called “Average Joe” — a tribute to her older brother, Joey, who was born with brain damage and has been her lifelong inspiration. “Sweaty, but great,” Daig joked before stepping into the audition. “You’re the first person I’ve sung in front of,” she added, stunning the judges. Her video package introduced viewers to Joey, wh…
‘American Idol’ Contestant From DMV Brings Judges To Their Feet With Showstopping Audition ‘American Idol’ Contestant From DMV Brings Judges To Their Feet With Showstopping Audition
‘American Idol’ Contestant From DMV Brings Judges To Their Feet With Showstopping Audition A Virginia gymnastics instructor is trading tumbling for the spotlight after delivering a show-stopping performance that left Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, and Carrie Underwood in awe. Grayson Torrence, 21, of Providence Forge took the stage with a jaw-dropping rendition of "Fall in Line" by Christina Aguilera and Demi Lovato during her audition, which aired on Sunday, March 16. Her performance had the judges smiling and grooving along, while her mom, anxiously listening from outside, excitedly whispered, "Beautiful ... She's hitting it!" The judges were blown away—and when it came time to vo…
Backstreet Boy’s Son Shines On ‘American Idol’ Backstreet Boy’s Son Shines On ‘American Idol’
Backstreet Boy’s Son Shines On ‘American Idol’ Baylee Littrell, son of Backstreet Boys legend Brian Littrell, took a major step in his music career Sunday night, March 9, earning a golden ticket to Hollywood on ‘American Idol.’ The 21-year-old from Atlanta, GA, performed an original song before judges Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie during the season premiere on FOX. “Something about you looks familiar,” Underwood told Littrell during his audition. Littrell, who grew up surrounded by music, said he hopes to “do his dad justice” with his talent. “I guess you can say music runs in our family,” he said. Despite his musica…