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CASTING CALL: Rom-Com Drama Filming In NJ Seeks Local Talent, Pays $1.1K CASTING CALL: Rom-Com Drama Filming In NJ Seeks Local Talent, Pays $1.1K
Casting CALL: Rom-Com Drama Filming In NJ Seeks Local Talent, Pays $1.1K Are you an aspiring actor looking to break into the film industry? A new romantic comedy-drama feature film, Soma Ulte, is casting talent from New Jersey, New York City, and the surrounding area, with roles paying up to $1,100. Directed by Byron Ruf and written by Jacob Nagle, "Soma Ulte" tells the story of Aidan Axelrod, a 19-year-old aspiring screenwriter who is openly gay and privately on the autism spectrum. Aidan navigates his feelings for his bisexual best friend, Blake, while managing the complexities of social interactions. The production is looking to fill multiple lead and support…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Philly Man, Two Brothers Indicted In Woman's Killing In Atlantic City: Prosecutors Philly Man, Two Brothers Indicted In Woman's Killing In Atlantic City: Prosecutors
Philly Man, Two Brothers Indicted In Woman's Killing In Atlantic City: Prosecutors Three Philadelphia men were indicted after two women were shot in the head in Atlantic City, including one who died, authorities said. A grand jury indicted 34-year-old Gregg Page for murder, attempted murder, and several weapons charges on Wednesday, Oct. 2, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release. Two brothers, 30-year-old Ryan Schenck and 27-year-old Ramir Schenck, were also indicted for hindering apprehension. Atlantic City police responded to a report of two women severely injured on North Main Avenue at around 4:41 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1. Officers found the vi…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
Horror Film Shooting In NJ Casting Multiple Roles For Girls Punk Band, Pays Up To $4K Horror Film Shooting In NJ Casting Multiple Roles For Girls Punk Band, Pays Up To $4K
Horror Film Shooting In NJ Casting Multiple Roles For Girls Punk Band, Pays Up To $4K A new horror film paying up to $4,000 is casting a variety of roles across New York City and Philadelphia. "Harlots," is set in the 90s and is about an all-girl punk band wrapping their local tour when they fall prey to a satanic cult. It's directed by Emily DiPrimio of Me-Mania, and is set to film in October 2025 in New Jersey or Philadelphia. Roles include: Hannah, the lead singer: Charismatic and brave. Passionate in what she believes in, 20-24 years old, all ethnicities. Veronica, lead guitarist: Confident. Smarter than she seems and she likes it that way, 20-24 years …

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Short Film Casting Multiple Paid Roles Ahead Of Jersey City Shoot Short Film Casting Multiple Paid Roles Ahead Of Jersey City Shoot
Short Film Casting Multiple Paid Roles Ahead Of Jersey City Shoot A short film is casting for a variety of paid roles ahead of a Jersey City shoot. "Getaway Heiress" is about a determined janitor who faces bullying and false accusations at work, according to the casting call shared by Backstage. Lead roles pay up to $5,400 for nine days of work. The janitor's "unwavering resilience leads to a life-changing revelation and the recognition she deserves, inspiring others to stand up against injustice," the casting call reads. Some of the roles being cast include that of a 20- to 25-year-old white woman, a 20- to 25-year-old white man; a 40- to 50-year-o…

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by Jon Craig
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Movie Named After NJ Town Casting Paid Roles For Men Ages 18-25 Movie Named After NJ Town Casting Paid Roles For Men Ages 18-25
Movie Named After NJ Town Casting Paid Roles For Men Ages 18-25 Actors for a new feature film called "Sicklerville" are being sought. The estimated pay is $3,150 for 15 days of shooting and you can apply by clicking here by July 31. The film shoots from Sept. 9 through 27 in New Jersey. This movie is about three young adults in a drug-induced utopia who are shattered when their addictions run deep through a treacherous day. There are four lead male openings, ages 18 to 25 to actors who are white and of European descent or of mixed ethnicities. They ask for some musical skills in rock, punk or metal. The movie is loosely based on true events. The …

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by Jon Craig
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This NJ Health Department Is Paying Teens To Star In Drug, Vaping PSAs This NJ Health Department Is Paying Teens To Star In Drug, Vaping PSAs
This NJ Health Department Is Paying Teens To Star In Drug, Vaping PSAs The Ocean County Health Department is casting teenagers for drug and vaping public service announcements. The OCHD is casting a diverse group of teens ages 14 to 18 to act in "substance use" and vaping prevention PSAs, the casting call says. A total of 19 actors are needed for both speaking and background roles, with multiple PSAs to shoot. Casting directors say the shoot will take place during the week so must be able to take off one day of school. The roles pay between $200 and $600 for one day of work. Click here to apply.

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by Cecilia Levine
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'Bohemian' Types Sought For Indie Film Shooting In Area 'Bohemian' Types Sought For Indie Film Shooting In Area
'Bohemian' Types Sought For Indie Film Shooting In Area Do you live off the beaten path? Have you ever looked at a park bench and thought, "You know, I could sleep there?"  An independent film is looking for a "bohemian" type to be a lead actor in an independent drama shooting this spring and summer in the New York City area, according to a listing at Backstage. The desired actor is a man, age 26 to 38, who is a "little rough around the edges. Think artist or musician, may have spent a night or two on a park bench," according to the listing. A headshot/photo and video reel is required and all ethnicities are welcome, according to the …

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by Sam Barron
Lifestyle
Ominous Thriller Filming In Somerset County Seeks Cast Members For Paid Roles Ominous Thriller Filming In Somerset County Seeks Cast Members For Paid Roles
Ominous Thriller Filming In Somerset County Seeks Cast Members For Paid Roles Do you have a sense of the macabre? Do you want to do something that will send shivers down your spine? The thriller film "Roosters" is looking for actors as it prepares to shoot in Somerville in March. The movie is directed by Brian Vadim and produced by Refuse to Walk The Line productions.  "Roosters" is about a secret society for wealthy, powerful men who consider themselves entitled to occasional forays into sordid entertainment like torture, human cockfighting to the death and cannibalism, according to a synopsis.  When the heir-apparent to the society tries to find a w…

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by Sam Barron
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Broadway Productions Of 'Lion King, Beetlejuice' Seeking Actors Broadway Productions Of 'Lion King, Beetlejuice' Seeking Actors
Broadway Productions Of 'Lion King, Beetlejuice' Seeking Actors The Actors' Equity Association is casting actors for two popular Broadway shows. Recent casting calls are seeking actors for "The Lion King" and "Beetlejuice." Both are paid gigs with actors earning approximately $1,165 a week for "Beetlejuice" and $2,439 for "The Lion King." "The Lion King" is being produced by Disney Theatrical Productions while "Beetlejuice" is produced by Beetlejuice First National Tour LLC. Auditions for "Beetlejuice" are Nov. 30 and auditions for "The Lion King" are Nov. 28. Click here to see the roles for "The Lion King" and here for "Beetlejuice."

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
CASTING CALL: Holiday Romcom Filming In NYC Needs Actors, Pays Up To $2.8K CASTING CALL: Holiday Romcom Filming In NYC Needs Actors, Pays Up To $2.8K
Casting CALL: Holiday Romcom Filming In NYC Needs Actors, Pays Up To $2.8K If you've ever wanted to star in a holiday romcom, now could be your chance. "Mr. Santa, I Want You!" is seeking actors for upcoming comedy web filming in New York City. The movie, produced by Wendi Li, is casting the following roles, according to its BackStage.com listing: Bridget Juliette: A 20-year-old NYU junior studying journalism with long hair and a sweet appearance. Howard Miller: A 35-year-old male CEO of a certain media conglomerate. He is mature, calm, handsome and wealthy, adept in both high-level conversations and kitchen work.  Jackson Garcia: A 20-year-old slender…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Football Players Needed For FX Series Filming In North Jersey Football Players Needed For FX Series Filming In North Jersey
Football Players Needed For FX Series Filming In North Jersey An FX series filming in North Jersey is seeking men to play football players. Actors for "Gladiator" will make up for $165 for up to 10 hours of work, and possibly then overtime, in Union on Tuesday, June 27. The actors will be portraying football players at a training facility. Courtesy vans will bring actors to and from Manhattan, but actors may also drive themselves. Click here to apply.

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by Cecilia Levine
Sports
North Jersey's Liv Morgan Injured, Forced To Relinquish WWE Women's Tag Titles North Jersey's Liv Morgan Injured, Forced To Relinquish WWE Women's Tag Titles
North Jersey's Liv Morgan Injured, Forced To Relinquish WWE Women's Tag Titles Liv Morgan's reign as WWE Women's Tag Team Champion is over. Morgan, a Bergen County native, was forced to relinquish the championship after suffering an injury during a match on "WWE Friday Night Smackdown" on Friday, May 12.  BREAKING: The WWE Women's Tag Team Titles have been vacated. New champions will be crowned on the May 29th episode of #WWERaw. pic.twitter.com/Hzrczwmeit — WWE (@WWE) May 20, 2023 It is unknown how long Morgan will be out for, though announcer Michael Cole said she is expected to miss significant time. Love y’all — LIV Morgan (@YaOnlyLivvOnce) May 18, 2023 …

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by Sam Barron
Sports
North Jersey's Liv Morgan Wins WWE Title North Jersey's Liv Morgan Wins WWE Title
North Jersey's Liv Morgan Wins WWE Title Liv Morgan, a native of Bergen County, is a WWE champion once again. Morgan captured the WWE Women's Tag Team Titles on Monday, April 10, teaming with Raquel Rodriguez to defeat Becky Lynch and Trish Stratus for the belts on "WWE Monday Night RAW." This has been a big month for Morgan, who was born in Morristown and raised in Elmwood Park. On Sunday, April 2, she competed at her third "WrestleMania", teaming with Rodriguez in a fatal-four way tag match. View this post on Instagram A post shared by WWE (@wwe) Morgan, whose real name is Giann…

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by Sam Barron
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Rutgers Grad Sebastian Stan Nominated For Golden Globe For Best Performance In 'Pam & Tommy' Rutgers Grad Sebastian Stan Nominated For Golden Globe For Best Performance In 'Pam & Tommy'
Rutgers Grad Sebastian Stan Nominated For Golden Globe For Best Performance In 'Pam & Tommy' Rutgers graduate and actor Sebastian Stan is starting out the awards season hot, securing a Golden Globe nomination for his starring role in the limited series "Pam & Tommy". Stan, 40, joins his co-star Lily James in the nominations for leading actors and actresses in the Best Performances in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television category, announced Golden Globes officials. Stan and James played Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson in the series, navigating the couple's formation and early years of their relationship, focusing on the infamous sex tape scanda…

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by Annie DeVoe
Events
Young Women Sought As Extras For Episode Of 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Filmed In NYC Young Women Sought As Extras For Episode Of 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Filmed In NYC
Young Women Sought As Extras For Episode Of 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Filmed In NYC The popular Amazon Prime show "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" is seeking young women to play extras in an upcoming episode shooting in New York City. Actors must be at least 18 years old and will be portraying "upscale society women and uptown girls" in a 1960s Bryn Mawr college reunion scene with Midge Maisel. Here are the requirements: Hair: No fashion colors. No wigs. No weaves. No braids. No undercuts. No ombré or unnatural looking highlights. No roots if hair is colored. Hair must be above the shoulders; it cannot touch the shoulders. If hair touches shoulders, it will need to be cut…

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by Cecilia Levine
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'Missing' Hackensack Woman Apparently OK, Authorities Say 'Missing' Hackensack Woman Apparently OK, Authorities Say
'Missing' Hackensack Woman Apparently OK, Authorities Say UPDATE: A Hackensack woman who'd been reported missing apparently is safe and not in any apparent danger, but police want to confirm her well-being in person. Heather Li Torres spoke with law enforcement Wednesday night after seeing Facebook posts about her disappearance. "She said she is OK," a ranking officer told Daily Voice. "There's no reason to believe she's in any danger. A family member also advised (authorities) that she is OK." Torres must officially remain a missing person, however, until police physically confirm her situation, just to be sure. Torres, previously of Saddle Bro…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Matthew Broderick's Pastor Sister Who Helmed Jersey City Church Leaving For Beverly Hills Matthew Broderick's Pastor Sister Who Helmed Jersey City Church Leaving For Beverly Hills
Matthew Broderick's Pastor Sister Who Helmed Jersey City Church Leaving For Beverly Hills Former Grace Church Van Vorst pastor Janet Broderick is returning to her family roots in California where she will be at the helm of the All Saints' Beverly Hills Church Broderick, the sister of actor Matthew Broderick, has been the pastor of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Morristown for nearly a decade. St. Peter's had not announced a new rector as of Thursday morning. The California church welcomed Broderick in a video posted on its website. A New York City native, Broderick grew up an actress and was the teen host of NBC's "Talking With a Giant." She said certain acting tricks len…

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by Cecilia Levine