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Series Filmed In Capital Region Premieres On HBO: Here's When To Watch Series Filmed In Capital Region Premieres On HBO: Here's When To Watch
Series Filmed In Capital Region Premieres On HBO: Here's When To Watch Fans of political intrigue won't want to miss the premiere of the "White House Plumbers," series on HBO which filmed throughout the Hudson Valley over the past two years. The five-part limited series, which stars Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux, premieres at 9 p.m. Monday, May 1. The series tells the behind-the-scenes story of how President Richard Nixon's political saboteurs, E. Howard Hunt (Harrelson) and G. Gordon Liddy (Theroux) accidentally topped the presidency they were "zealously" trying to protect, said HBO. Earlier report: No Parking Starts During HBO Filming Of 'The White H…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Casting Call: TV Show Filming In Region Looking For Twin Girls Casting Call: TV Show Filming In Region Looking For Twin Girls
Casting Call: TV Show Filming In Region Looking For Twin Girls Have twins or triplets? A favorite streaming mystery TV series that films in the Hudson Valley is looking for you. "Pretty Little Liars," which streams on HBO Max, is looking to cast 6-month-old white twins/triplets to play the baby of the school principal in the series. Filming will take place in May, said the Hudson Valley Film Commission.  If your little darlings fit the bill, submit an email to  PLL@gwcnyc.com and include the following: Child's name Child's age and date of birth Guardian's name and phone number Are you local to the NY area?  Child's current length…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Resident From Region Co-Produced Oscar Favorite For Picture Of Year Resident From Region Co-Produced Oscar Favorite For Picture Of Year
Resident From Region Co-Produced Oscar Favorite For Picture Of Year With the Oscars airing this weekend few people have focused on part-time Hudson Valley resident and Vassar alumnus Jon Read who co-produced this year's favorite film.  Read, who doesn't divulge where he lives in the Hudson Valley, was the co-producer and production supervisor of "Everything Everywhere All at Once," according to Laurent Rejto, of the Hudson Valley Film Commission. The film has been nominated for 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and many others. In 2010, as a…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Hey Extras From Region, Here's When 'Poker Face' Will Be Premiering On Peacock Hey Extras From Region, Here's When 'Poker Face' Will Be Premiering On Peacock
Hey Extras From Region, Here's When 'Poker Face' Will Be Premiering On Peacock Hey, all of you hundreds, maybe thousands of extras who worked on the upcoming series "Poker Face," which was filmed throughout the Hudson Valley, you'll get to see yourself on TV pretty soon. Peacock announced last week the 10-part series starring Natasha Lyonne will air on Peacock on Thursday, Jan. 26. The murder-mystery series, which was based out of  Newburgh’s Umbra studios, was filmed throughout the Hudson Valley for much of this year with locations in Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, and Ulster counties, according to Laurent Rejto, director of the Hudson Valley Film Commission. L…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Report Cites 'Dramatic' Increase In Film, TV Productions Outside NYC, Including Capital Region Report Cites 'Dramatic' Increase In Film, TV Productions Outside NYC, Including Capital Region
Report Cites 'Dramatic' Increase In Film, TV Productions Outside NYC, Including Capital Region New York State is quickly becoming a regular Hollywood East. The Empire State is seeing a “dramatic” increase in the number of television and film productions that are opting to shoot outside of New York City, Variety reports. The hit HBO series The Gilded Age, Hulu’s The Ultimate Playlist of Noise, and Netflix’s Things Heard and Seen are just some of the many productions that have filmed scenes around New York State in recent months. Variety cited several factors that are enticing productions away from the Big Apple, including an “abundance” of well-preserved 19th century architecture in …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Movie Filming In Region Looking For Men Between 18-50 To Act As Extras Movie Filming In Region Looking For Men Between 18-50 To Act As Extras
Movie Filming In Region Looking For Men Between 18-50 To Act As Extras A movie filming in the area is calling all men who enjoy being outdoors and hiking and walking for an extra part. The film, "Lost On A Mountain In Maine," is looking for men between the ages of 18 to 50 years old to star as park rangers, National Guardsmen, woodsmen, and search party members. Filming would take place in Ulster County in and around Rosendale on Tuesday, July 19. Because the film is set in 1939, men cannot have visible tattoos or piercings. Period costume fitting will be required prior to filming, the Hudson Valley Film Commission said. Casting is looking for men who are fi…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Casting Call For Extras In Hush, Hush Movie Filming In Region Casting Call For Extras In Hush, Hush Movie Filming In Region
Casting Call For Extras In Hush, Hush Movie Filming In Region This story has been updated. The Hudson Valley Film Commission has put out a call for paid extras to work on a movie that will be filming in the region. The film, which can't be named, it's all very hush, hush, will be filmed in July and August in Fishkill and Beacon in Dutchess County, and Warwick in Orange County. The film is the first that will utilize the decommissioned Downstate Correctional Facility in Fishkill, the film commission said. Both union and non-union talent are needed to play extras and possibly day players. The day rate for SAG AFTRA is $189/8 hours; the non-union …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Extras Casting Call Made For Movie Filming In Region Extras Casting Call Made For Movie Filming In Region
Extras Casting Call Made For Movie Filming In Region Casting is currently underway for paid extras and two child actor parts for an upcoming film that takes place in 1939. "Lost On A Moutain In Maine," based on the true account of a boy's harrowing journey through the vast wilderness of the Katahdin Mountains, will be filming in Ulster County in Kingston throughout July, said the Hudson Valley Film Commission who is working on the film. The casting company, led by Amy Hutchings and Heidi Eklund is seeking day players and background to portray the following: Hospital visitors, doctors, nurses, journalists, families, children, and other …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Casting Call: Peacock Show Filming In Area Needs Extras Casting Call: Peacock Show Filming In Area Needs Extras
Casting Call: Peacock Show Filming In Area Needs Extras Calling all wannabe actors of all ages. A new TV series streaming on Peacock -- "Poker Face" -- is looking for extras from ages 9 to adults to play restaurant customers and staff. The show, which stars Benjamin Bratt and Natasha Lyonne, is looking to cast local Orange County adults and kids between the ages of 9-13 years old, according to the Orange County Film/Tourism and the Hudson Valley Film Commission. The roles, the commission said, are best for anyone living within 30 minutes of Newburgh and Walden. The dates run from Monday, May 16 through Thursday, May 26. For kids parts, pa…

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by Kathy Reakes