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NJ Director's Acclaimed Movie Was Filmed At Lavish Brooklyn Mansion (LOOK INSIDE) NJ Director's Acclaimed Movie Was Filmed At Lavish Brooklyn Mansion (LOOK INSIDE)
NJ Director's Acclaimed Movie Was Filmed At Lavish Brooklyn Mansion (Look Inside) "Anora," the acclaimed film from New Jersey native Sean Baker is cleaning up at various awards as the Oscar race heats up. The movie is about a Brooklyn stripper who impulsively marries the son of a Russian oligarch, only for his family to try and get the marriage annulled. "Anora" won the prestigious Palme d'or at the Cannes Film Festival in the spring, and was named one of the 10 Best Films of the Year by the National Board of Review and the American Film Institute. The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, and Vulture all predict "Anora" will receive Oscar nominations for Best Picture, Best Actre…

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by Sam Barron
Politics
New Movie About Donald Trump 'The Apprentice' Stars NY Native Sebastian Stan New Movie About Donald Trump 'The Apprentice' Stars NY Native Sebastian Stan
New Movie About Donald Trump 'The Apprentice' Stars NY Native Sebastian Stan Sebastian Stan is playing the role of a lifetime. The Rutgers University graduate who lived in Rockland County growing up, plays former President Donald Trump in the controversial new film, "The Apprentice" (click here for the trailer from Briarcliff Entertainment). The movie focuses on Trump's relationship with his lawyer, Roy Cohn, and how it helped him become a real estate tycoon in the 1980s and how using Cohn's bare-knuckle tactics helped shape his future political career. The movie has generated controversy for scenes where Trump rapes his first wife, Ivana, becomes addicted to diet …

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by Sam Barron
Business
CNN Layoffs Include Well-Known Correspondents, Network Slashes HLN Programming CNN Layoffs Include Well-Known Correspondents, Network Slashes HLN Programming
CNN Layoffs Include Well-Known Correspondents, Network Slashes HLN Programming Some familiar faces are leaving CNN amid a series of layoffs and cost-cutting measures being implemented by the network, Variety reports. Among those being let go are Chris Cillizza, a political commentator who joined the network in 2017, and longtime reporter Martin Savidge, according to the outlet. Earlier Report: CNN To Shut Down Streaming Service One Month After Debut Also getting the chop are CNN correspondents Alison Kosik, Alex Field, and Mary Ann Fox, Variety reports. Perhaps the most visible changes will occur on CNN’s sister network HLN, which will stop producing live programmi…

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by Michael Mashburn
Politics
NY Post Fires Employee For False, Racist, Violent Content Targeting Politicians NY Post Fires Employee For False, Racist, Violent Content Targeting Politicians
NY Post Fires Employee For False, Racist, Violent Content Targeting Politicians A series of racist, violent headlines that were posted on the website and Twitter account of the New York Post on Thursday, Oct. 27, were carried out by an employee, Variety reports.  In a statement to the outlet, a spokesperson for the Post said an investigation had revealed that the “unauthorized conduct” was an inside job and the employee responsible has been fired. “This morning, we immediately removed the vile and reprehensible content from our website and social media accounts,” the spokesperson said. The news organization did not reveal the employee’s name. The New York Post ha…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
ID Released For 'Law & Order' Crew Member Shot, Killed In NYC ID Released For 'Law & Order' Crew Member Shot, Killed In NYC
ID Released For 'Law & Order' Crew Member Shot, Killed In NYC A 31-year-old man crew member of "Law & Order: Organized Crime," who was shot and killed has been identified by police. Johnny Pizarro, age 31, of Queens, was shot in New York City in Greenpoint around 5:15 a.m., Tuesday, July 19, according to the NYPD. Pizarro was sitting in a red Honda Civic, saving a parking spot, when another man opened the driver’s door and shot him, officials said. Arriving officers found Pizarro unconscious and unresponsive. The crewman was hit in the head and neck, NYPD said. He was rushed to Woodhull Medical Center by EMS where he was pronounced dead, police…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
COVID-19: Second Star From Popular TV Show Ousted For Refusing To Get Vaccine COVID-19: Second Star From Popular TV Show Ousted For Refusing To Get Vaccine
Covid-19: Second Star From Popular TV Show Ousted For Refusing To Get Vaccine A second actor from a long-running and popular TV show has been fired for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Steve Burton, one of the stars from the ABC soap opera General Hospital, made the announcement in a video posted on Instagram on Tuesday, Nov. 23. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Steve Burton (@1steveburton) Earlier this month, Variety reported that Ingo Rademacher, age 50, another longtime actor on the show, was fired for refusing to comply with the show's vaccine mandate. The 51-year-old Burton, who has playe…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
COVID-19: Bankruptcy Seen As Likely For AMC Theaters COVID-19: Bankruptcy Seen As Likely For AMC Theaters
Covid-19: Bankruptcy Seen As Likely For AMC Theaters The curtain may be coming down on AMC Theatres, which was forced to shut down its business due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and is now facing bankruptcy troubles. The cinema giant announced in mid-March that it would be closing down all its theaters for up to 12 weeks in coordination with federal guidelines and directives for social distancing in an effort to stop the spread of the virus. According to a Variety report, MKM Partners analyst Eric Handler said that theaters could be closed until at least August, and “our belief that AMC lacks the liquidity to stay afloat until…

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by Zak Failla