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Meet Actor Tim Matheson, Star Of 'Animal House', 'West Wing' In North Jersey Meet Actor Tim Matheson, Star Of 'Animal House', 'West Wing' In North Jersey
Meet Actor Tim Matheson, Star Of 'Animal House', 'West Wing' In North Jersey Tim Matheson, who starred in the comedy classic "Animal House" is ready to tell his story. Matheson is signing copies of his new book, "Damn Glad to Meet You" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. In his seven-decade career, Matheson has worked in both movies and TV, and tells stories about working with Lucille Ball, Dick Van Dyke, Steven Spielberg, and Aaron Sorkin, according to a synopsis. Matheson also talks about how he transitioned from acting to directing and his time on "The West Wing" according to a synopsis.  For more information on the signing, click…
Oscar Winning Director's Netflix Movie Casting Young Basketball Players For NJ Shoot Oscar Winning Director's Netflix Movie Casting Young Basketball Players For NJ Shoot
Oscar Winning Director's Netflix Movie Casting Young Basketball Players For NJ Shoot Kathryn Bigelow, the director behind movies like "The Hurt Locker," "Point Break" and "Zero Dark Thirty" is filming a new movie in Newark and your children can be a part of it. The untitled Netflix project is looking for girls ages 12 to 16 to play basketball players in a scene that shoots in Newark from Wednesday, Oct. 23 to Thursday, Oct. 24, according to a casting notice. According to Deadline, the movie will be set at the White House as a national crisis unfolds. The movie stars Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Jared Harris, Greta Lee, Gabriel Basso, Anthony Ramos, Tracy Letts, accord…
Teacher Pulls Off Epic Surprise, Introduces Students To Paul Rudd On Field Trip To NJ Mall Teacher Pulls Off Epic Surprise, Introduces Students To Paul Rudd On Field Trip To NJ Mall
Teacher Pulls Off Epic Surprise, Introduces Students To Paul Rudd On Field Trip To NJ Mall In 2014, "People" named Nicholas Ferroni "Sexiest Teacher Alive." Ten years later, he may just be the coolest teacher alive, too. The Union High School teacher surprised his students with Paul Rudd, the magazine's Sexiest Man Alive in 2021, during a field trip to the NJ Hall of Fame on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Ferroni works closely with the NJ Hall of Fame, having interviewed inductees, such as Danny DeVito. While organizing the field trip, one of the officials mentioned that Rudd was going to be there that day. "We then kind of said it would be fun to surprise some students who were thinkin…
Adam Sandler Spottings Continue: 'Happy Gilmore 2' Thrills Another NJ Town Adam Sandler Spottings Continue: 'Happy Gilmore 2' Thrills Another NJ Town
Adam Sandler Spottings Continue: 'Happy Gilmore 2' Thrills Another NJ Town "Happy Gilmore 2" is continuing its trek through New Jersey, this time making a stop in Essex County. The sequel to the 1996 cult comedy classic, starring Adam Sandler, filmed in Verona on Friday, Sept. 27. Filming took place near the Verona Community Center, with the street closed from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. The movie, which began production on Monday, Sept. 9, has been filming all over New Jersey, with Sandler most recently having been in West Orange on Tuesday and in Hackettstown last week. Sandler was previously spotted in Morristown. The actor and comic will return in his role as Gilmore al…
Golf Spectators Needed For 'Happy Gilmore 2' Filming In West Orange Golf Spectators Needed For 'Happy Gilmore 2' Filming In West Orange
Golf Spectators Needed For 'Happy Gilmore 2' Filming In West Orange There are still roles to fill in the sequel to cult classic "Happy Gilmore" ahead of an upcoming shoot in New Jersey. A recent casting call is seeking golf spectators for the Adam Sandler film. The notice says extras will be portraying 2000s golf spectators on Sept. 24 in West Orange. Actors are needed for about 10 hours of work, or $176. Those who have already worked on the film should not apply. "Happy Gilmore 2" has been spotted filming all across New Jersey, most recently in Hackettstown. The movie will be streamed on Netflix. Click here to apply.
Meet ESPN's Mike Greenberg In North Jersey Meet ESPN's Mike Greenberg In North Jersey
Meet ESPN's Mike Greenberg In North Jersey ESPN personality Mike Greenberg is coming to North Jersey to finally settle your sports arguments once and for all. Greenberg is hosting a book signing for his new book "Got Your Answers: The 100 Greatest Sports Arguments Settled," on Monday, Sept. 23 at Bookends in Ridgewood at 6 p.m. Greenberg will be joined by co-author Paul Hembekides.  The book features Greenberg and Hembekides settling the 100 most-debated questions in sports while also offering up 100 lists that will tell you the best in football, baseball, hockey and boxing, according to a synopsis. Greenberg and Hemebekides re…
Critics Mixed On New Blake Lively Movie 'It Ends With Us' Filmed In New Jersey Critics Mixed On New Blake Lively Movie 'It Ends With Us' Filmed In New Jersey
Critics Mixed On New Blake Lively Movie 'It Ends With Us' Filmed In New Jersey The reviews are in for "It Ends With Us," the movie filmed all over North Jersey last year and critics are decidedly lukewarm. The Blake Lively movie, an adaptation of the Colleen Hoover beach read, has a 56 rating on Metacritic, a website that aggregates movie reviews, indicating mixed or average reviews.  "It Ends With Us" — directed by Justin Baldoni, who also stars in the film — is about the relationship between Lily and neurosurgeon Ryan. Things get messy when Lily's ex-boyfriend enters the picture. Critics say the film leans too heavily into cliches, but also sensitively de…
'What More Can A Grandson Wish For?': Don't Miss News Producer From Englewood On 'Jeopardy!' 'What More Can A Grandson Wish For?': Don't Miss News Producer From Englewood On 'Jeopardy!'
'What More Can A Grandson Wish For?': Don't Miss News Producer From Englewood On 'Jeopardy!' It was Ittai Sopher's grandmother who was probably the most excited to hear the news. After years of hoping and trying, the Englewood native will compete on the Wednesday, July 12 episode of "Jeopardy!" An avid "Jeopardy!" fan himself, Sopher said getting the news was one of the happiest moments of his grandmother's life. "What more can a grandson wish for?" Sopher said. For Sopher, appearing on the popular game show is a culmination of a long journey that began when he started watching it as a kid in 2010. "I immediately tried out the first opportunity I got," said Sopher, who works for…
Film Starring Halle Berry Shooting In Newark Next Week Film Starring Halle Berry Shooting In Newark Next Week
Film Starring Halle Berry Shooting In Newark Next Week The movie "Bruised," the directorial debut of actress Halle Berry, is filming in Newark next week, city officials confirmed.  The movie stars Berry, 53, as a mixed-martial arts fighter who has to fight her way back to the top.  View this post on Instagram Happy #FitnessFriday, everyone! There’s no better feeling than setting a goal and smashing it. One of my goals for #BruisedTheMovie? Ripped Abs - and today? I finally got them, and it feels unbelievable! This #FitnessFriday, I encourage you guys to set your bar. What is your fitness goal? Set t…