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Hudson Valley Resident Co-Produced Oscar Favorite For Picture Of Year Hudson Valley Resident Co-Produced Oscar Favorite For Picture Of Year
Hudson Valley Resident 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…
'I Know This Much Is True': Here's New Premiere Day For HBO Series Produced In Area 'I Know This Much Is True': Here's New Premiere Day For HBO Series Produced In Area
'I Know This Much Is True': Here's New Premiere Day For HBO Series Produced In Area Once planned to premiere in April, a much-anticipated HBO series filmed in the Hudson Valley staring Mark Ruffalo has been moved back a couple of weeks. According to HBO, the series' first episode of, "I Know This Much Is True" will premiere on HBO at 9 p.m., Sunday, May 10. Based on the book by author Wally Lamb, the series tells the story of identical twins, played by Ruffalo, and follows the trials, betrayals, and ultimately, the forgiveness, in their lives. Much of the filming was done in the Hudson Valley, mainly Dutchess County, specifically in a Mount Carmel neighborhood in Poughke…
I Know This Much Is True: Here's When HBO Series Produced In Area Debuts I Know This Much Is True: Here's When HBO Series Produced In Area Debuts
I Know This Much Is True: Here's When HBO Series Produced In Area Debuts If you were one of the lucky ones who was chosen to appear as extras in the upcoming new Mark Ruffalo HBO series your day on the screen is fast approaching. According to HBO, the series, "I Know This Much Is True" will premiere on HBO on Monday, April 27. Based on the book by author Wally Lamb, the series tells the story of identical twins, played by Ruffalo, and follows the trials, betrayals, and ultimately, the forgiveness, in their lives. A lot of the filming was done in the Hudson Valley, specifically in a Mount Carmel neighborhood. A trailer of the film doesn't show a lot of the are…
Casting Call: HBO Series Looking For Extras, Actors From Area Casting Call: HBO Series Looking For Extras, Actors From Area
Casting Call: HBO Series Looking For Extras, Actors From Area HBO isn't finished looking for locals to appear as extras and actors in its upcoming TV series,  “I Know This Much Is True” starring Mark Ruffalo that's been produced in the Hudson Valley. Only this time they aren't looking for babies or teens. Instead, they are looking for men with beards, the longer the better. Oh, and with no visible tattoos or modern haircuts, said officials with Rita Powers Casting Agency, who is handling the casting for the series. The men selected will be playing characters from the 1900s to the 1930s. Powers said that any man who thinks they might fill the bil…
Oh, Baby: HBO Series Filming In Area Needs Newborns For Nursery Scene Oh, Baby: HBO Series Filming In Area Needs Newborns For Nursery Scene
Oh, Baby: HBO Series Filming In Area Needs Newborns For Nursery Scene Know any babies so beautiful and cuddly they would steal all the scenes in a movie?  If so, snap a photo and email it right away to a movie agent who is looking for infants to appear in HBO's mini-series "I Know This Much Is True,"  starring Mark Ruffalo and filming in the Hudson Valley. This isn't the first time the series has put out a call for talent. In February, more than 3,000 would-be stars turned out to audition for a part in the series.  But this time, the production is looking for babies, newborns to be more exact. In a Hudson Valley Film Commission Facebook post o…
Mark Ruffalo HBO Miniseries Production Halted After Fire Destroys Car Dealership Used As Set Mark Ruffalo HBO Miniseries Production Halted After Fire Destroys Car Dealership Used As Set
Mark Ruffalo HBO Miniseries Production Halted After Fire Destroys Car Dealership Used As Set HBO has temporarily shut down filming of the upcoming miniseries starring Mark Ruffalo and a host of other stars after a massive fire destroyed a Hudson Valley car dealership where the series was filming. The fire started around 12:58 a.m., Thursday, May 9, at 188 South Main Street, in Ellenville at 613 Automotive, said Ellenville Police Chief Philip Mattracion. The business was being used to film the upcoming mini-series based on the Wally Lamb book "I Know This Much Is True." The movie production company had been filming on Wednesday, May 8 and there were numerous vintage cars on the lot …
Massive Fire Destroys Hudson Valley Car Dealer Being Used As Set For HBO Miniseries Massive Fire Destroys Hudson Valley Car Dealer Being Used As Set For HBO Miniseries
Massive Fire Destroys Hudson Valley Car Dealer Being Used As Set For HBO Miniseries A massive fire destroyed a Hudson Valley car dealership where HBO was filming a mini-series starring Mark Ruffalo and former Nyack resident Rosie O'Donnell. The fire started around 12:58 a.m., Thursday, May 9, at 188 South Main Street, in Ellenville at 613 Automotive, said Ellenville Police Chief Philip Mattracion. The business was being used to film the upcoming mini-series based on the Wally Lamb book "I Know This Much Is True." The movie production company had been filming on Wednesday, May 8 and there were numerous vintage cars on the lot to be used in the film. When police officers ar…
HBO Series Featuring Mark Ruffalo Back On Location In Area HBO Series Featuring Mark Ruffalo Back On Location In Area
HBO Series Featuring Mark Ruffalo Back On Location In Area Wow, Hollywood stars seem to be all over the Hudson Valley and beyond these days with numerous movies and mini-series filming in the area. On Thursday, May 2, hunky Mark Ruffalo was back in the area filming his upcoming HBO mini-series "I Know This Much Is True." This time in the Town of Poughkeepsie near Wappingers Falls at the 9 Mall plaza. There was no word if the crew and stars would be back Friday. But, if you missed this round, you might be able to catch a peek of the stars when they film a huge 1920 part of the series on Mount Carmel Place in the City of Poughkeepsie sometime in Augu…
Mark Ruffalo HBO Series To Film In Area This Week Mark Ruffalo HBO Series To Film In Area This Week
Mark Ruffalo HBO Series To Film In Area This Week A quiet area neighborhood will soon have a lot more visitors, including Mark Ruffalo fans, when HBO begins filming its latest mini-series “I Know This Much is True," this week in Dutchess County.  The area includes a residence on Delafield Street in Poughkeepsie and will also affect Talmadge, and Hoffman streets, along with Verrazano Boulevard and Bain Avenue. The crew will be on set around 10 p.m. Monday, April 15, and work through Tuesday, April 16, and Wednesday, April 17. Filming streets.Chris Petsas Besides Ruffalo, the six-episode series will also bring co-stars Kathryn Hahn, Ros…