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Four Photo Doubles Needed For 'Happy Gilmore 2' Filming In New Jersey
Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking photo doubles for "Happy Gilmore 2," with filming scheduled in New Jersey next month. The casting call is open for lookalikes of "Happy’s Grandma" Frances Bay, Tom Petty, Bob Barker, and Mr. Larson (originally played by Richard Kiel). Filming is scheduled for Dec. 5 at an undisclosed location. To apply, email HG2@gwcnyc.com with the subject line specifying the character (for example, “IG GRANDMA PHOTO DOUBLE 12/5” or “IG TP/BB PHOTO DOUBLE 12/5” for Tom Petty or Bob Barker). Include the following details: Name, Phone Number, and Email Union Status (…
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Sandler Spottings Continue: 'Happy Gilmore 2' Filming Hits Hudson County
The Sandman sightings continue. Adam Sandler, who has been filming "Happy Gilmore 2" throughout the Garden State was spotted filming the movie in Kearny on Friday, Nov. Sandler was seen at the Presbyterian Church and Roosevelt School between 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m., Jenn Dieguez, who spotted the actor said. "He came over and said hi and shook hands, fist bumped and said, 'thank you for letting us shoot in your beautiful town”". So far, Sandler has been spotted at Lokl Cafe at 80 South St. in Morristown, where employees said he helped out behind the counter on Sunday, Sept. 1. Sandler…
Lifestyle
Martha Stewart Criticizes New Netflix Doc That Shines Light On NJ Hometown
A new documentary explores the life of New Jersey native Martha Stewart and it already has one prominent critic: Martha Stewart. Courtesy of Netflix In an interview with the New York Times, the 83-year-old lifestyle mogul who grew up in Nutley had some choice words about the Netflix documentary, "Martha," which was made with her cooperation. “R.J. [director R.J. Cutler] had total access, and he really used very little,” she told the Times referring to her personal archives. “It was just shocking.” Stewart said the end of the film makes her look like a lonely old lady and said the movie h…
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: DA Recommends Menendez Brothers With NJ Ties Be Resentenced
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has recommended brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez, who spent their childhoods in New Jersey and New York, be resentenced after spending decades in prison for the shotgun murder of their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion. The brothers, now in their 50s, should be freed and placed on parole for the murders of their parents Jose and Kitty Menendez in August 1989, Gascón said at a news conference Thursday, Oct. 24, that comes amid worldwide viewership of a series on their story on Netflix. The case now moves forward to a Los A…
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Oscar Winning Director's Netflix Movie Casting Young Basketball Players For NJ Shoot
Kathryn Bigelow, the director behind movies like "The Hurt Locker," "Point Break" and "Zero Dark Thirty" is filming a new movie in Newark and your children can be a part of it. The untitled Netflix project is looking for girls ages 12 to 16 to play basketball players in a scene that shoots in Newark from Wednesday, Oct. 23 to Thursday, Oct. 24, according to a casting notice. According to Deadline, the movie will be set at the White House as a national crisis unfolds. The movie stars Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Jared Harris, Greta Lee, Gabriel Basso, Anthony Ramos, Tracy Letts, accord…
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Adam Sandler Spottings Continue: 'Happy Gilmore 2' Thrills Another NJ Town
"Happy Gilmore 2" is continuing its trek through New Jersey, this time making a stop in Essex County. The sequel to the 1996 cult comedy classic, starring Adam Sandler, filmed in Verona on Friday, Sept. 27. Filming took place near the Verona Community Center, with the street closed from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. The movie, which began production on Monday, Sept. 9, has been filming all over New Jersey, with Sandler most recently having been in West Orange on Tuesday and in Hackettstown last week. Sandler was previously spotted in Morristown. The actor and comic will return in his role as Gilmore al…
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Golf Spectators Needed For 'Happy Gilmore 2' Filming In West Orange
There are still roles to fill in the sequel to cult classic "Happy Gilmore" ahead of an upcoming shoot in New Jersey. A recent casting call is seeking golf spectators for the Adam Sandler film. The notice says extras will be portraying 2000s golf spectators on Sept. 24 in West Orange. Actors are needed for about 10 hours of work, or $176. Those who have already worked on the film should not apply. "Happy Gilmore 2" has been spotted filming all across New Jersey, most recently in Hackettstown. The movie will be streamed on Netflix. Click here to apply.
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Netflix Reveals New 'Love Is Blind' Cast Ahead Of Season Premiere
Some Washington DC-area residents seeking their perfect match will take their aim with Cupid's arrow as Netflix's "Love Is Blind" Season Seven, set in Washington, DC. Netflix has revealed the love-starved contestants, who will be looking for love in the nation's capital. The show is set to air next month. On the reality show, "singles try to find a match and fall in love — without ever seeing each other face-to-face, as emotional connection attempts to conquer physical attraction," according to Netflix. May the pods never close. Love is Blind Season 7, set in Washington, D.C., is coming…
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Adam Sandler, Judd Apatow Spotted Filming 'Happy Gilmore 2' On NJ Golf Course
"Happy Gilmore 2" has shut down Hackettstown. The highly anticipated sequel to the 1996 comedy starring Adam Sandler was spotted filming at Farmview Golf Center on East Avenue in Hackettstown on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Community members gathered in front of the course hoping to catch a glimpse. Laura Dicker was one of the lucky ones who did, capturing Sandler and director Judd Apatow (see photos above). In a Facebook post, Hackettstown police had warned residents of potential disruptions between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. The closure included East Avenue on the Route 46 (Washington Township M…
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Cast Of 'Happy Gilmore 2' Revealed As Production Begins In North Jersey
Get ready for more hijinks with Shooter McGavin. Netflix announced some big names for "Happy Gilmore 2," which is set to film throughout North Jersey. Christopher McDonald, who played the iconic villain Shooter will be returning, Netflix confirmed in a post on social media on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The streaming outlet also confirmed Julia Bowen, who played Happy's love interest in the 1996 comedy classic, will also be returning. Other new celebrity cast hitting the links include rapper/actor/professional wrestler Bad Bunny, Travis Kelce, Nick Swardson, and Benny Safdie, accor…
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Billionaire CEO, NJ High School Dropout Leading SpaceX Mission 'Polaris Dawn'
A high school dropout from New Jersey who owns a multi-billion-dollar Pennsylvania tech firm is making history, again. Jared Isaacman, 41, the CEO of Shift4 Payments in Allentown, PA is the mission commander of SpaceX's mission Polaris Dawn, which launched into space on Tuesday morning, Sept. 10. Alongside Isaacman are Retired US Air Force Lt. Col Scott "Kidd" Potee, and two SpaceX specialists, Anna Menon and Sarah Gillis. You can read more about the mission on the SpaceX website here. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Po…
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New Season Of 'Unsolved Mysteries' On Netflix Explores NJ Murder Case
"Unsolved Mysteries" is back with a fourth season on Netflix, and one of the cases unfolded right here in the Garden State. The five, brand-new episodes hit the streaming platform on July 31. "Murder, Center Stage," the final installment of the new series, focuses on the murder of Sigrid Stevenson. The 25-year-old master’s student and talented pianist from California who was studying music at Trenton State College. Her killing happened in early September 1977, before classes had started, as told by Netflix's Tudum. Stevenson was found in the green room of the university theater …
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Male Photo Double Needed For 'Happy Gilmore 2' Filming In NJ
The good news: "Happy Gilmore 2" has been confirmed by Netflix. The better news: It's being filmed in New Jersey, and a photo double is needed. The reprise of the 1996 Adam Sandler classic is expected to shoot between September and November. The casting call by Grant Wilfley Casting is seeking a white man with dark hair between 5'9" and 5'11" with a slim build and dark hair. The role pays $253 for eight hours of work. Click here to apply.
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Netflix Casting $20,000 Role Of Eastern European Bus Boy In Upcoming NYC Film
A brand-new Netflix show is casing for roles that pay up to $20,000. The untitled movie will be filming in New York City in September through November, according to the casting call. The role that needs to be filled is that of a bus boy in his 20s or 30s. "Sweet, meek, quiet, easily confused but smart and goofy all in one," the casting call reads. "Seeking talent who is 5'9 or shorter. Ideal to have a mild accent but not essential." The role pays approximately $20,000 for five weeks of work.
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$28M Estate Is NJ's Most Expensive Listing — And Perfect Fit For Movie Star
A home fit for a movie star is on the market in New Jersey. The sprawling 25,000-square-foot estate spanning 160 acres in Monmouth County is listed at $28 million, making it the most expensive listing in the Garden State. The property at 318-322 Route 537 in Colts Neck is located approximately seven miles from the $1 billion Netflix production studios coming to the former Fort Monmouth campus. The home's proximity to the new Netflix studios make it the perfect abode for a Hollywood star, according to listing agents Tom Postilio and Mickey Conlon of Compass. Last year, the township wa…
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Rutgers Dancer Auditions For Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders In Brand-New Netflix Show
A former Rutgers University dancer and cheerleader is shining bright in a brand-new Netflix show that follows the cut-throat process of becoming a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader. Kelly Villares, who cheered her final game for the Scarlet Knights in November 2022, stars on Neflix's "America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders," released on June 20. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kelly Villares (@kellyvillares) The seven-episode show follows the audition process for the cheerleaders, both the rookies and veterans alike, tr…
Lifestyle
Netflix Casting Suburban Mom-Type, Tall Man For NYC Documentary, Pays $3.3K
Netflix is seeking to fill two roles for an upcoming documentary. The popular streaming service is looking for a 20-something-year-old man who is more than 6 feet tall with brown hair, and a suburban New England-type woman in her 50s with dirty blonde or light brown hair. The documentary will shoot four days in New York City and one day in Cape Cod. The gig pays an estimated $3,300 for six days of work, according to the casting call. Click here to apply.
Lifestyle
Netflix Murder Show Examines 'Carnegie Deli Massacre' That Killed NJ Actress
The "Carnegie Deli Massacre" was a quintuple-shooting and triple-murder that shocked the nation. In 2001, actress Jennifer Stahl, a Mercer County native who appeared in "Dirty Dancing", was one of five people shot execution-style in an apartment above New York's iconic Carnegie Deli in midtown Manhattan. Jennifer Stahl, a New Jersey native, died in what's known as the "Carnegie Deli Massacre," now being examined on a new Netflix true crime show. Courtesy of Netflix While two people survived, three others — including Stahl — were killed in the shooting. The case is now the sub…
Lifestyle
Does NJ Man Who Hasn't Been Having Sex On Netflix Dating Show Say 'I Do?'
Amy Cortés and Johnny McIntyre's sexual dynamics have sparked quite the dialogue on this season of "Love Is Blind" on Netflix. The two have been referred to as one of the strongest pairs on Season 6, and they haven't even been having sex. Amy and Johnny, who hails from Somerville, NJ, have spoken openly about their choice to abstain from intercourse, having made it clear it's not because they don't want to jump each other's bones. Amy is not on birth control and neither she nor Johnny, an account executive, are ready to be parents. The two are seen weighing their options in…
Lifestyle
Burn-Away Cakes Are Super Hot Right Now: Here's Where To Get One In North Jersey
Burn-away cakes could be the hottest cakes on the market — literally. While the technique isn't a new one, burn-away cakes started going viral on TikTok in early 2024, Eater reports. Justin Ellen, a 21-year-old Passaic baker who you may recognize from Netflix, was inspired to make his "Mean Girls" themed burn-away cake after seeing Denise Steward's New Year's cake go viral. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Everything Just Baked ! (@everythingjustbaked) "It seems intimidating, but it isn't," Ellen said. "It's super, super simple."…
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Everybody Loves Phil: Creator Of Hit TV Show Signing Books In North Jersey
Phil Rosenthal went from loving Raymond to loving food. The "Everybody Loves Raymond" co-creator and host of Netflix's "Somebody Feed Phil," where he travels around the world trying local cuisine, is signing copies of his new children's book "Just Try It!" on Wednesday, March 6 at 6 p.m. at Bookends in Ridgewood, along with his daughter, Lily. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Phil Rosenthal (@phil.rosenthal) "Just Try It!" sees Phil, who tries everything once, taking his daughter Lily, who only eats bread and pasta, to a food truc…
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Ex-BF Swindled Bergen County Realtor Out Of $71K: Lawsuit
Christina LaBarbiera remembers watching the hit Netflix show "Tinder Swindler" and thinking what happened to those women could never happen to her. Until it did, she says. The show follows a group of women who say they met a man on the popular dating app Tinder, who swindled them out of millions of dollars collectively. And they want justice. LaBarbiera, a 35-year-old realtor with Christie's International from Bergen County, says her story isn't all that different. UPDATE: Robert Harris was lodged in the Bergen County Jail on Monday, March 18, records show. Last November, she …
Lifestyle
Account Exec From NJ Shines On Hit Netflix Dating Experiment 'Love Is Blind'
An account executive from New Jersey is setting out to discover if love is truly blind. John "Johnny" McIntyre, 27, whose LinkedIn profile says he attended Somerville High School, is among the 30 men and women on Season 6 of the hit Netflix dating show "Love Is Blind," which aptly debuted on Valentine's Day. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Johnny McIntyre (@johnny__mcintyre) That of a dating experiment, cast members — who this season are all from the Charlotte, NC, area — will go on dates from either side of a wall, without…
Sports
Netflix To Follow Red Sox For Docuseries Airing In 2025
Netflix is shipping up to Boston. The popular streaming service has announced two projects with the Boston Red Sox, one of Major League Baseball's most storied franchises. Netflix will follow the Red Sox throughout the entire season, providing viewers a window into the ups and downs in one of the most rabid sports environments, Netflix said in a news release. The docuseries is set to debut in 2025. The second project, which is coming to Netflix later this year, is an untitled documentary looking back at the historic 2004 Red Sox season, which culminated with one of the greatest…
Lifestyle
'You Talkin To Me?' New Robert DeNiro Series Casting For NYC Shoot
Robert DeNiro. Angela Bassett. And maybe you! "Zero Day," starring the legendary actors is a new Netflix TV show that is currently shooting in New York and looking for actors, according to a listing from Backstage. The show is looking for both men and women to portray a congressional professional in Capitol Hill, according to the listing. All ethnicities will be considered, according to the listing. According to Netflix, "Zero Day" is a conspiracy thriller about finding the truth in a world in crisis. DeNiro plays a former president who comes out of retirement to lead a commission ta…
Obituaries
Bruce Springsteen Mourns Mother's Death With Heartfelt Tribute
Adele Springsteen, the mother of New Jersey rock and roll icon Bruce Springsteen, has died, according to the musician. Bruce Springsteen said his mother died at 98 years old on Wednesday, Jan. 31. The Freehold native's cause of death was not mentioned. "The Boss" announced Adele Springsteen's death with lyrics to his song "The Wish", a ballad about his love for his mother from his 1998 album 'Tracks'. "I remember in the morning mom hearing your alarm clock ring," Bruce Springsteen said. "I’d lie in bed and listen to you getting ready for work, the sound of your makeup case on the sink…
Lifestyle
Two Garden Staters Net Oscar Nominations
New Jersey will be well represented at the 96th Annual Academy Awards. Thelma Schoonmaker, a graduate of Ridgewood High School, was nominated for Best Film Editing for "Killers of the Flowers Moon." Schoonmaker is a longtime collaborator of director Martin Scorsese and has been nominated for nine Oscars, winning for "Raging Bull," "The Aviator" and "The Departed." "Killers of the Flowers Moon" is a 206-minute epic Western about the murder of the Osage people in 1920s Oklahoma after oil is discovered on their tribal land. The movie received 10 nominations, including Best Picture. Edwa…
Business
NJ Mall Is Getting Major Overhaul Complete With Luxury Apartments, Outdoor Entertainment Space
A major redevelopment of Monmouth Mall is about to begin, transforming the shopping center into luxury apartments, new retail options, and a town center. The developer, Kushner — with headquarters in Florham Park and New York City — is planning to convert the 64-year-old mall on Route 35 in Eatontown into a large attraction called Monmouth Square. Kushner's chief development officer Michael Sommer said the redevelopment will turn the mall inside out by tearing down indoor halls to create an open-air concept, with demolition set to begin in March. The intent is to …
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Netflix Hikes Prices Ahead Of Holiday Season — Here's What It Will Cost
Netflix is raising its prices — again. The streaming giant announced last month that it would raise rates, and the company made good on that promise Tuesday, Nov. 7, for new subscribers. The hike for existing customers will take effect next month. Netflix said it would email existing customers soon about the new subscription costs, reports said. So, what are those prices? The Standard tier — which includes ads — will remain $7 a month. The Basic option will cost $12 a month, and the Premium package will now cost $23 monthly. That's a $2 rise for the top two t…
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$1B Netflix Studio Plows Ahead With NJ Plans
New Jersey is one step closer to becoming home to a nearly $1 billion Netflix production facility. Gov. Phil Murphy this week approved Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority meeting minutes, meaning that he major project can move forward at the former site of the Fort Monmouth campus in Monmouth County. We are excited to watch the historic Fort Monmouth transform into a state-of-the-art Netflix film and television... Posted by Governor Phil Murphy on Friday, November 3, 2023 Joined by Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, state officials, and labor representatives, Murphy said the camp…
Lifestyle
Millie Bobby Brown Appearing In North Jersey
Eleven is going to be appearing at 11. Millie Bobby Brown, who plays Eleven on the Netflix show "Stranger Things" will be appearing at Bookends in Ridgewood on Friday, Sept. 15 at 11 a.m. to sign copies of her new book "Nineteen Steps." "Nineteen Steps," is inspired by Brown's grandmother and is a love story set in World War II between a woman living in London and an American airman, according to a synopsis. This is Brown's debut novel. For more information on Brown's appearance, visit book-ends.com
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