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Uncle Junior's Newark Home On 'The Sopranos' Re-Listed At Slightly Higher Price With New Photos Uncle Junior's Newark Home On 'The Sopranos' Re-Listed At Slightly Higher Price With New Photos
Uncle Junior's Newark Home On 'The Sopranos' Re-Listed At Slightly Higher Price With New Photos A New Jersey home featured in some epic episodes of "The Sopranos" is back n the market. The home at 480 Highland Ave., in Newark was that of Corrado John “Junior” Soprano Jr., or Uncle Junior, in the hit HBO series. Courtesy of Maikol Puebla Courtesy of Maikol Puebla The 3,000-square-foot property features four bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a 2-car driveway and a 2-car garage.  The house was made famous by the first episode of season six. You might remember it by this line: "I'm halfway to China! There's nothing here!" That was Tony digging in the garden outside, looking for hi…
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.
Star Of HBO's 'Telemarketers' Pat Pespas Found Safe After Missing For Month Across NJ, PA Star Of HBO's 'Telemarketers' Pat Pespas Found Safe After Missing For Month Across NJ, PA
Star Of HBO's 'Telemarketers' Pat Pespas Found Safe After Missing For Month Across NJ, PA 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 …
NJ's Patrick J. Pespas, Star Of HBO's 'Telemarketers' Reported Missing NJ's Patrick J. Pespas, Star Of HBO's 'Telemarketers' Reported Missing
NJ'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. …
North Jersey's Barbie Ferreira Pays Tribute To 'Euphoria' Co-Star Angus Cloud North Jersey's Barbie Ferreira Pays Tribute To 'Euphoria' Co-Star Angus Cloud
North Jersey's Barbie Ferreira Pays Tribute To 'Euphoria' Co-Star Angus Cloud 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…
'Sopranos' Actors Create Their Own Menu Items At This Jersey Shore Restaurant 'Sopranos' Actors Create Their Own Menu Items At This Jersey Shore Restaurant
'Sopranos' Actors Create Their Own Menu Items At This Jersey Shore 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…
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…
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…
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…
HBO Drag Queen Series To Film Across North Jersey HBO Drag Queen Series To Film Across North Jersey
HBO Drag Queen Series To Film Across North Jersey An HBO series featuring a trio of the country’s most up-and-coming drag queens is set to film across North Jersey, NJ.com reports. ‘We’re Here,’ an hourlong series that debuted in 2020, is filming its third season’s final episode in Warren and Sussex Counties — specifically, in Washington, Hopatcong, Sussex, and Vernon, the outlet says. Created by Johnnie Ingram and Steve Warren, the two-time Emmy winning show depicts Bob the Drag Queen, Eureka O'Hara, and Shangela Laquifa Wadley as they “inspire and teach their own ‘drag daughters’ to step outside their comfort zone for a night of no-hold…
Feds Bust NJ YouTuber In Multi-Million-Dollar TV Pirating Ring Feds Bust NJ YouTuber In Multi-Million-Dollar TV Pirating Ring
Feds Bust NJ YouTuber In Multi-Million-Dollar TV Pirating Ring A self-proclaimed South Jersey “influencer” who live-streamed his arrest by federal authorities was charged with running one of the largest-ever illegal TV pirating rings. Bill Omar Carrasquillo – aka “Omi in a Hellcat” -- has insisted that he amassed a $30 million fortune, a stockpile of more than 50 vehicles and dozens of properties through a construction company and as a landlord. Federal authorities, however, say that Carrasquillo, 35, of the Gloucester town of Swedesboro, and partners Jesse Gonzales, 42, of Pico Rivera, CA, and Michael Barone, 36, of Queens, NY, offered subscribers all…
No Doubt He Created A Most Memorable Villain: Michael K. Williams Of 'The Wire' Dies No Doubt He Created A Most Memorable Villain: Michael K. Williams Of 'The Wire' Dies
No Doubt He Created A Most Memorable Villain: Michael K. Williams Of 'The Wire' Dies TRIBUTE: Even if you don't instantly recognize the name, you no doubt recall the cigarette, the long coat and the shotgun -- or his character's motto: "It's all in the game, yo." Actor Michael Kenneth Williams, best known for portraying the Robin Hood-like criminal Omar Little on the cable show "The Wire," was found dead Monday at his Brooklyn penthouse. He was 54. “It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of Emmy nominated actor Michael Kenneth Williams," a representative said. "They ask for your privacy while grieving this unsurmountable loss." Tributes poured in as …
North Jersey Native Stars In Newly Released Movie 'From The Vine' North Jersey Native Stars In Newly Released Movie 'From The Vine'
North Jersey Native Stars In Newly Released Movie 'From The Vine' A North Jersey native who won an Emmy for his role in "The Sopranos" is the lead in a new movie released this week. "From The Vine" -- out Friday, Oct. 9 -- stars Joe Pantoliano, who was born in Hoboken and raised in Cliffside Park. You may recognize Pantoliano from his role as Ralph Cifaretto on HBO's "The Sopranos," which won him the an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. He also appeared in "The Matrix," "The Goonies," "Bad Boys" and more. Directed by Sean Cisterna, "From The Vine" follows Pantoliano as downtrodden Marco Gentile, who returns to his hometown in …
Most Popular Ice Cream Shops In Essex County Most Popular Ice Cream Shops In Essex County
Most Popular Ice Cream Shops In Essex County Craving a sweet treat to cool you down on a hot summer day? Here are several ice cream shops you can try today in Essex County. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites, featured in local publications and recommended by Daily Voice readers. Scroll down for the complete list. Absolute Zero Ice Cream, Montclair: The one-of-a-kind creamery earned a 4.7/5-star Google rating and is known for serving decadent ice cream rolls, which come in various flavors and can be topped with fruits, cereals, cookies and other tasty treats. 410 Bloomfield Avenue…
Woodbridge Native Opens 4 'Sopranos' Inspired Coffee Shops In NJ Woodbridge Native Opens 4 'Sopranos' Inspired Coffee Shops In NJ
Woodbridge Native Opens 4 'Sopranos' Inspired Coffee Shops In NJ Cawfee, ya want some? Bada Bean Cawfee, a coffee shop inspired by hit HBO show "The Sopranos," is opening four New Jersey locations. Woodbridge native and entrepreneur Drew Adelman is teaming up with Peter Pannullo, of Holmdel, to bring Bada Bean to Woodbrige, Toms River, Montgomery and Newark. Their first store -- which was seasonal only -- opened on the Seaside boardwalk in 2018, but has since closed to focus on year-round shops. "Paying homage to the mobsters of the past, Bada Bean combines delicious 'cawfee' with a classic, authentic New Jersey experience," the website says, "and som…
These NJ Natives Were Nominated For 2020 Golden Globes These NJ Natives Were Nominated For 2020 Golden Globes
These NJ Natives Were Nominated For 2020 Golden Globes Several New Jersey natives have been nominated for a 2020 Golden Globe award. The 77th show will be held on Jan. 5, 2020 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles and will be hosted by Ricky Gervais. Here are the New Jersey talents to watch for: Ramy Youssef of Rutherford for his performance and production of the first season of “Ramy” on Hulu, Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series, Musical or Comedy Kirsten Dunst of Brick Township and Point Pleasant, for her role as Krystal Stubbs in "On Becoming a God in Central Florida" on Showtime, Best Per…
Popular Children's Music Producer KIDZ BOP Filming In Downtown Cranford Popular Children's Music Producer KIDZ BOP Filming In Downtown Cranford
Popular Children's Music Producer Kidz BOP Filming In Downtown Cranford KIDZ BOP,  the popular recording company that produces child-friendly versions of contemporary songs, is filming a production at a business in Cranford, the community's downtown alliance said Thursday.  The filming is happening at Vanilla Bean Creamery, 22 N. Ave West.  It was not immediately known what was being filmed at the shop, but Kidz Biop has produced several music videos starring children singing the age-appropriate versions of pop tunes, including High Hopes by Panic! at the Disco and Girls Like You by Maroon 5. Cranford has also recently been used as a fi…
Spielberg Stayed At This Montclair Hotel While Filming In Jersey Spielberg Stayed At This Montclair Hotel While Filming In Jersey
Spielberg Stayed At This Montclair Hotel While Filming In Jersey Northern New Jersey, from Paterson to Cranford, from Newark to Nutley to Jersey City, has been a hive of Hollywood activity for months now, with productions underway including the Sopranos prequel "The Many Saints of Newark" to the HBO miniseries "The Plot Against America" to a movie based on the latest iteration of the Batman villain The Joker all filming here.  Yet another project that has drawn a lot of attention is the remake of the 1961 classic "West Side Story," directed by Steven Spielberg. For much of the summer the musical has been filming in Paterson and in Newark.  And …
'Sopranos' North Caldwell Home Is On The Market: Report 'Sopranos' North Caldwell Home Is On The Market: Report
'Sopranos' North Caldwell Home Is On The Market: Report The home where fictional Jersey crime boss Tony Soprano once hung his white bathrobe is up for sale, The New York Times reported Friday.  The 5,600-square-foot house in North Caldwell was featured prominently in HBO's "The Sopranos." The opening credit sequence showed a cigar-chomping Tony making his way westwards from Newark to his leafy suburban estate with a long,  winding driveway.   Numerous scenes were filmed there during the show's eight-year run, although many other interior scenes were actually shot on a New York soundstage.  The asking price for the home,…
Sopranos Movie, HBO Miniseries Both Filming In Paterson Wednesday Sopranos Movie, HBO Miniseries Both Filming In Paterson Wednesday
Sopranos Movie, HBO Miniseries Both Filming In Paterson Wednesday Film crews will be taking over much of Paterson Wednesday, when Sopranos prequel film "The Many Saints of Newark" and "The Plot Against America," an HBO miniseries based on the book by Philip Roth, will both be shooting in the city.  The mayor's office said The Many Saints of Newark will be filming from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. near the Main Post Office. There will be no parking on the following streets at that time:  Crosby Pl (small street between Post Office and train): Between Ward and Essex St.  · Essex St: Between Crosby Pl and Madison St.  · Straight St: B…
Michael Gandolfini Spotted In Bloomfield For 'Many Saints' Filming Michael Gandolfini Spotted In Bloomfield For 'Many Saints' Filming
Michael Gandolfini Spotted In Bloomfield For 'Many Saints' Filming A stretch of Bloomfield's Broad Street offered up a blast from the past Monday -- in more ways than one.  Vintage, 1960s signage, cars and a green commuter bus painted old-style green lined the street near Holsten's, the township's famous ice cream shop known to Sopranos fans the world over as the place where the show's famous last scene, a jump cut to black, was filmed more than a decade ago.  Film crews were back at the eatery for filming of The Many Saints of Newark, a prequel film to the HBO series about a North Jersey crime family and its medicated boss Tony Soprano, played b…
'Plot Against America,' 'Sopranos' Prequel Both Filming In N.J. This Week 'Plot Against America,' 'Sopranos' Prequel Both Filming In N.J. This Week
'Plot Against America,' 'Sopranos' Prequel Both Filming In N.J. This Week Scenes for two productions set in New Jersey and based on works by famous New Jersey natives are being shot this week in -- where else? -- New Jersey.  Material for "The Plot Against America," an HBO miniseries based on Philip Roth's 2004 novel, is being filmed Monday in Union, according to letters sent to residents asking for permission to relocate vehicles. Residents and families with children who attend St. Michael's School on Kelly Street said the school will be closed Monday to accommodate filming.  Also this week, in Newark,  Sopranos prequel film "The Many Saints of Ne…
HBO Films In Englewood HBO Films In Englewood
HBO Films In Englewood A new HBO miniseries featuring is filming at an Englewood school. A notice sent to residents said the show will be filming at the decommissioned Liberty School until 9 p.m. Monday. The show -- "The Plot Against America" -- is based on Philip Roth's novel and stars John Turturro, Winona Ryder and Zoe Kazan. Filming earlier this month began in Jersey City and Newark. Photo by Darrell Williams Filming in Englewood.Darrell Williams Parking during filming is prohibited on Tenafly Road between Liberty Road and West Palisade Avenue; Liberty Road between Central Avenue and Tenafly Road; and …
Hulu Series Starring Rutherford Native Shines Light On Growing Up Muslim In New Jersey Hulu Series Starring Rutherford Native Shines Light On Growing Up Muslim In New Jersey
Hulu Series Starring Rutherford Native Shines Light On Growing Up Muslim In New Jersey A Bergen County native is bringing a new perspective to growing up Muslim in Hulu's latest show "RAMY." Ramy Youssef is a first generation Egyptian-American from Rutherford. The stand-up comedian is the show's creator, executive producer and star, Ramy Hassan. Youssef told Stephen Colbert "Ramy" is emotionally true to his childhood but with different events. "I wanted to show someone struggling with faith in an honest way," he said. The New York Times called the show a "soulful, funny leap of faith," in which Ramy selectively practices his faith while living at home with his conservative…
Morris County Mansion On 'The Sopranos' Sold For $2.3M Morris County Mansion On 'The Sopranos' Sold For $2.3M
Morris County Mansion On 'The Sopranos' Sold For $2.3M The Morris County spec mansion that Carmela Soprano convinced Tony to build has been sold for $2.3 million.  Located in Montville, the Briarcliff Road mansion was last sold in 2010 for $2.8 million (and it wasn't to Carmela's cousin Brian), property records show. The mansion is located in the same area as the "dream home" of "RHONJ" star Melissa Gorga, on the market for nearly $3.3 million. Featured in Season 6 of the hit HBO series, the more than 8,700-square-foot home boasts five bedrooms, six full and two half baths and a two-story entry foyer. Carmela's spec has soldWikipedia/Trul…