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Peter Dinklage
Paramus, NJ
Lifestyle
Jason Statham Movie Upsets 'Snow White' At Box Office
Not even the mirror on the wall saw this box office result coming. The new Jason Statham movie, "A Working Man" was #1 at the box office this past weekend, edging out Disney's heavily hyped and very expensive "Snow White." "A Working Man" made $15.2 million to "Snow White's" $14.2 million. "Snow White," which fell 66% in its second weekend, has been beset by controversy. The movie faced criticism over the casting of Rachel Zegler, who is Latina, for playing a character described as having skin as white as snow, and over its portrayal of dwarfs, with Peter Dinklage calling "Snow White" …
Clifton, NJ
Lifestyle
New 'Snow White' Starring Clifton's Rachel Zegler, Gal Gadot, Gets Mixed Reviews From Critics
After all the hype and controversy, the new live-action adaptation of "Snow White" seems to be "meh." Critics are mixed on the Disney movie, which has a 46% rating at Rotten Tomatoes and a 47 rating at Metacritic. The film stars Rachel Zegler, a Clifton native, as the titular heroine and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen. Zegler received praise for her performance with Variety calling her a "shining supernova," while another critic called her "incandescent," saying she sells her performance with "conviction and heart." But not all critics are on board. The BBC said "the story is cluttered, …
New Canaan, CT
Lifestyle
Stars, Awards, And Gin: NY, NJ, CT Represent At Primetime Emmys
Did you catch the Emmys? For many we're currently living in the “Platinum Age” of Television, and there were many great shows, writers, and actors—several of whom have a local link—to root for and honor at last night's awards. Of the trio from North Jersey nominated in acting categories, only Vera Farmiga (Passaic County born and raised) didn’t win; she was nominated in the Supporting Actress Limited Series or Movie category for her role in Netflix’s “When They See Us.” Peter Dinklage (originally from Morris County) and George R. R. Martin (Hudson County) brought home the gold for the fina…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Lifestyle
These Celebrities Call Morris County Home
Some actors, athletes and musicians call or at one point have called Morris County home. Maybe you saw them at the grocery store -- or are still hoping to. Either way, here's your common thread with the rich and famous. Boonton Jim Lewis ("The Muppets) writerChatham Ben Bailey (Comedian, host of "Cash Cab") Ben Bailey on Cash CabBaltz & Company Nick Mangold (New York Jets) Chester James Gandolfini (Tony Soprano, "The Sopranos" -- died 2013) Jim Breur (Comedian formerly on "SNL")Denville Kevin and Danielle Jonas (Member of Jonas Brothers band and wife -- photo courtesy Kevin …
