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John Oliver Gives New Update On Hudson Valley Eatery's Bear Cake Tribute John Oliver Gives New Update On Hudson Valley Eatery's Bear Cake Tribute
John Oliver Gives New Update On Hudson Valley Eatery's Bear Cake Tribute After a week of fun and plenty of sweat at a Hudson Valley bakery and restaurant making hundreds of bear cakes with the face of comedian John Oliver, the funnyman has donated $10,000 to People's Place to help feed those in need. Related: John Oliver Bear Cakes Flying Out Door Of Kingston Bakery In case you haven't heard, here's a brief recap:  Eric Deising, the owner of the popular Ulster County Deising's Bakery, Restaurant, and Catering in Kington, hears that Oliver, the host of "Last Week Tonight" on HBO, had purchased some equipment he wanted from a closed Red Lobster. Oliv…
Extras Sought For Popular HBO Series Filming In Capital Region Extras Sought For Popular HBO Series Filming In Capital Region
Extras Sought For Popular HBO Series Filming In Capital Region Ready for your closeup? Filming for the third season of HBO’s “The Gilded Age” is set to resume in the Capital Region this summer, and producers are on the hunt for background actors. Grant Wilfley Casting is looking for Albany and Rensselaer County residents to be extras in scenes that will be filmed in Albany, Schenectady, and Troy between Monday, Aug. 5, and Friday, Aug. 23. Those interested must be comfortable working around smoke, have no allergies to wool, and have no visible tattoos, according to the casting call. All actors must attend a costume fitting, set to begin on Wednesda…
'Eddie Munster' Butch Patrick Spends Halloween At Popular NY Watering Hole 'Eddie Munster' Butch Patrick Spends Halloween At Popular NY Watering Hole
'Eddie Munster' Butch Patrick Spends Halloween At Popular NY Watering Hole It was a Halloween to remember for the ghouls and goblins gathered at a popular New York tavern as none other than Eddie Munster himself showed up to mark the festivities. Butch Patrick, who portrayed the wolf-like son of Herman and Lily Munster on the hit CBS sitcom “The Munsters,” headlined the Halloween bash at Albany’s famed War Room Tavern on Tuesday night, Oct. 31. “Hanging with Eddie Munster and HBO star Zach Erdem on Halloween at the War Room Tavern,” owner Todd Shapiro captioned a Facebook photo of the three men. Earlier Report: 'This Place Amazed Me': New Capital Region R…
NY's Own Drew Barrymore Halts Talk Show After Backlash: 'I Have Listened To Everyone' NY's Own Drew Barrymore Halts Talk Show After Backlash: 'I Have Listened To Everyone'
NY's Own Drew Barrymore Halts Talk Show After Backlash: 'I Have Listened To Everyone' In a major reversal, actress Drew Barrymore has halted her daytime talk show due to the ongoing writers’ strike after facing days of backlash for initially pressing on with the show. The 48-year-old “Charlie’s Angels” and “50 First Dates” star, who owns a home on Long Island in the village of Sagaponack, took to Instagram Sunday, Sept. 17, issuing another apology and announcing that production on her show’s fourth season will not resume after all. “I have listened to everyone, and I am making the decision to pause the show’s premiere until the strike is over," Barrymore said. "I have no wo…
Series Filmed In Westchester Premieres On HBO: Here's When To Watch Series Filmed In Westchester Premieres On HBO: Here's When To Watch
Series Filmed In Westchester 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…
Spoiler Alert: That Really Is Westchester Airport In Latest Episode Of HBO's 'Succession' Spoiler Alert: That Really Is Westchester Airport In Latest Episode Of HBO's 'Succession'
Spoiler Alert: That Really Is Westchester Airport In Latest Episode Of HBO's 'Succession' Is your jaw still on the floor from that shocking "Succession" twist on Episode 3 of Season 4 on Sunday night, April 9?  Well get ready to be stunned again: That wasn't actually Teterboro Airport in New Jersey, despite what was stated during the episode. The hit HBO show follows a feuding family attempting to gain control of a massive corporation and it features plenty of backstabbing and duplicity. Who knew it also applied to airports? The latest episode used the Bergen County airport as a key plot point for more scheming and skullduggery: The scenes at Teterboro Airport were actuall…
Adults Who Look Like Teens Sought As Extras For HBO Series Filming In Hudson Valley Adults Who Look Like Teens Sought As Extras For HBO Series Filming In Hudson Valley
Adults Who Look Like Teens Sought As Extras For HBO Series Filming In Hudson Valley If you're still getting carded at the bar, this one may be for you. Adults who could pass as teenagers are being sought to play extras in the HBO series "Pretty Little Liars," filming this spring and summer in the Hudson Valley. Extras will make $187 for an estimated 8 hours of work a day. Filming is in Orange County from April through July in Newburgh, according to the casting call. The award-winning show follows four high school girls whose clique grew apart since the disappearance of their "queen bee."
Yale Graduate Lance Reddick, Star Of 'The Wire,' 'John Wick' Dies At 60 Yale Graduate Lance Reddick, Star Of 'The Wire,' 'John Wick' Dies At 60
Yale Graduate Lance Reddick, Star Of 'The Wire,' 'John Wick' Dies At 60 Best known for portraying a hard-nosed police lieutenant on "The Wire," Yale University graduate Lance Reddick has reportedly died at age 60. Multiple outlets reported on Friday, March 17 that the "John Wick" star died from natural causes days after he was forced to pull out of the New York City premiere of the latest film from the franchise during a press tour.  His body was reportedly found in his Studio City home in California. Reddick is a well-known character actor with a stable of credits, but surprisingly, he didn't set out to be an actor. Reddick explained in an interview with th…
Popular Actor From Westchester Figures Prominently In 'White Lotus' Season Finale Popular Actor From Westchester Figures Prominently In 'White Lotus' Season Finale
Popular Actor From Westchester Figures Prominently In 'White Lotus' Season Finale With the Season 2 finale of the HBO drama "White Lotus" just hours away, many in the region are wondering how a popular actor and native New Yorker figures in things amid a flurry of cliffhangers. Westchester County native Michael Imperioli, who was born in Mount Vernon, plays philandering Hollywood hotshot Dominic Di Grasso, who is joined in Italy, the venue for the second season, by his son, Albie (actor Adam DiMarco), and father, Bert (played by F. Murray Abraham). The 56-year-old Imperioli has a long list of credits, including earning a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporti…
Hey Northern Westchester Extras, Here's When 'Poker Face' Will Be Premiering On Peacock Hey Northern Westchester Extras, Here's When 'Poker Face' Will Be Premiering On Peacock
Hey Northern Westchester Extras, 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…
Report Cites 'Dramatic' Increase In Film, TV Productions Outside NYC, Including Hudson Valley Report Cites 'Dramatic' Increase In Film, TV Productions Outside NYC, Including Hudson Valley
Report Cites 'Dramatic' Increase In Film, TV Productions Outside NYC, Including Hudson Valley 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 …
Officials Share Plans For New Media Arts School In Westchester County Officials Share Plans For New Media Arts School In Westchester County
Officials Share Plans For New Media Arts School In Westchester County A Westchester County community is offering students the chance to prepare for careers in media arts at a new school. Yonkers officials announced that the city and Yonkers Public Schools signed a 20-year lease to open a media arts middle and high school at the former Rising Ground property on Hawthorne Street in partnership with the new Great Point Studios that opened in the region. Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano shared the announcement ahead of the 74th annual Emmy Awards on Monday, Sept. 12.  This year's Emmy nominations feature several shows that filmed scenes in Yonkers, including A…
'Hollywood On The Hudson': Shows Filmed In Westchester County Score 70 Emmy Nominations 'Hollywood On The Hudson': Shows Filmed In Westchester County Score 70 Emmy Nominations
'Hollywood On The Hudson': Shows Filmed In Westchester County Score 70 Emmy Nominations Several television shows that were filmed in Westchester County scored Emmy Award nominations earlier this week. On Tuesday, July 12, six shows filmed in the county received a total of 70 award nominations across a variety of categories, according to an announcement from the county. The Emmy Awards show is set to take place on Monday, Sept. 12. “Whether for comedy series or family dramas, period pieces or murder mysteries, Westchester locations are second to none," County Executive George Latimer said. "The Emmy nominations shine the spotlight on the diverse backdrops and film-friendly com…
Horse Dies On Set Of HBO Series Being Filmed In NY Horse Dies On Set Of HBO Series Being Filmed In NY
Horse Dies On Set Of HBO Series Being Filmed In NY Following the death of a horse during the filming of an HBO series on Long Island, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is requesting the network investigate. The horse died in Nassau County on Tuesday, June 28, during the filming of the highly popular series "The Gilded Age." According to PETA, three whistleblowers said the 23-year-old horse sustained head trauma and was seen frothing at the mouth. “If it weren’t for these whistleblowers, the apparent death of this vulnerable horse would likely have been swept under the rug,” says PETA Senior Vice President Kathy Guillermo.…
'It’s Our Time To Say Goodbye': Hudson Valley Restaurant Closes After Near 25-Year Run 'It’s Our Time To Say Goodbye': Hudson Valley Restaurant Closes After Near 25-Year Run
'It’s Our Time To Say Goodbye': Hudson Valley Restaurant Closes After Near 25-Year Run A Hudson Valley restaurant that became famous with a starring role in the HBO series "I Know This Much Is True," has closed its doors for good after 25 years. The Dutchess County staple, located in Fishkill, was a popular place for locals for special events and everyday gatherings and was unofficially called by many as ''the office." If you lived in Fishkill, Seasons was also the place to chow down on everything from wings to steaks and catch up on local gossip. "It is with very heavy hearts that we announce that we are closing our wonderful restaurant, Seasons, as of Saturday, January 22…
New Series Filmed In Westchester Debuts On HBO New Series Filmed In Westchester Debuts On HBO
New Series Filmed In Westchester Debuts On HBO The Hudson Valley is set to be featured in the long-awaited debut of HBO’s latest drama “The Gilded Age.” Largely produced in New York, “The Gilded Age,” starring Christine Baranski and Cynthia Nixon, features New York City in 1882 after a young Marian Brook, played by Louisa Jacobson, moves from rural Pennsylvania to the big city. The show was set to premiere on HBO at 9 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 24, produced and written by Julian Fellowes of “Downton Abbey” fame. The nine-episode series is scheduled to run through Monday, March 21. During shooting, multiple scenes for HBO's latest drama were…
Actor Filming HBO Series Stops By Popular Hudson Valley Eatery Actor Filming HBO Series Stops By Popular Hudson Valley Eatery
Actor Filming HBO Series Stops By Popular Hudson Valley Eatery It seems you can't turn your head in the Hudson Valley these days without spotting a well-known actor or superstar. The latest took place on Sunday, Aug. 15, when "Sons Of Anarchy" star Kim Coates stopped by a popular Ulster County resident in Kingston for a bite to eat. The owners of Ole Savannah Southern Table and Bar in Kingston said on Facebook that Coates, who is in the area filming the HBO series the "White House Plumbers," stopped in for a bite to eat. "We had a special guest today at Ole Savannah," the owners wrote on Facebook. "Kim Coates of Sons of Anarchy stopped to dine with u…
Alleged 'Unprofessional Behavior' Leads HBO To Pause Production In Hudson Valley, Report Says Alleged 'Unprofessional Behavior' Leads HBO To Pause Production In Hudson Valley, Report Says
Alleged 'Unprofessional Behavior' Leads HBO To Pause Production In Hudson Valley, Report Says Alleged "unprofessional behavior" on the set of the HBO series "White House Plumbers," filming in New York's Hudson Valley shut down the set for a day, according to a brand-new report. There was an on-set altercation on Wednesday, Aug. 4, involving director/executive producer David Mandel and a member of the prop department, which led to the prop workers walking off the set, Deadline is reporting.  During the incident, which was reportedly captured on audio recording, Mandel allegedly is heard cursing and threatening the prop master that he will never work again. The shutdow…
From Baby Twins To Moms In Their 30s, Two Movies Filming In Area Are Holding Casting Calls From Baby Twins To Moms In Their 30s, Two Movies Filming In Area Are Holding Casting Calls
From Baby Twins To Moms In Their 30s, Two Movies Filming In Area Are Holding Casting Calls From baby twins to moms in their 30s, two movies filming in the Hudson Valley are looking for actors. HBO's "White House Plumbers" is looking for Caucasian twin babies 6-12 months old for a small scene filming in Dutchess County on Thursday, Aug. 19, in Dover Plains, said the Hudson Valley Film Commission. The babies would portray Howard Hunt's grandchild in the scene.  Hunt is portrayed by mega-star Woody Harrelson in the film based on the Watergate break-in and the downfall of a president. If your twins fit the bill, send the name of parent, name of children, phone number, email, a…
No Parking Starts During HBO Filming Of 'The White House Plumbers' In Area No Parking Starts During HBO Filming Of 'The White House Plumbers' In Area
No Parking Starts During HBO Filming Of 'The White House Plumbers' In Area Residents in one area community will have a chance to catch a glimpse of two big Hollywood stars as HBO returns to film one of its series, but they will also be banned from parking. Parking is banned in the Dutchess County village of Millbrook along Franklin Avenue between Church and Front Streets beginning at 10 p.m., on Wednesday, Aug. 4, and running through 11 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 5 for the filming of the series "The White Hosue Plumbers," village officials said. The no parking area.Village of Millbrook The limited series starring Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux is set in the earl…
Woody Harrelson Spotted Rock Climbing In Hudson Valley Woody Harrelson Spotted Rock Climbing In Hudson Valley
Woody Harrelson Spotted Rock Climbing In Hudson Valley You never know where you will find Hollywood star Woody Harrelson these days in the Hudson Valley. Last week he was spotted at Tarsio Lanes in Newburgh enjoying a game, he's also visited various restaurants, including Cafe Amarcord in Beacon, on the train heading for NYC, and driving down the streets waving to fans. The latest outing was a visit to the Gravity Vault in Poughkeepsie where Harrelson enjoyed a fun time climbing the gravity wall and talking with fans. In case anyone is wondering, Harrelson is in the area filming a five-part HBO series, "White House Plumbers," that al…
Woody Harrelson Spotted Bowling, Dining In Hudson Valley Woody Harrelson Spotted Bowling, Dining In Hudson Valley
Woody Harrelson Spotted Bowling, Dining In Hudson Valley With movies, movies and more movies and series being filmed in the Hudson Valley stars seems to be coming out of the woodwork. It's not unusual these days to see a mega-star at your grocery store. or even a local bowling alley. There's where Woody Harrelson was over the weekend, bowling at Pat Tarsio Lanes in Newburgh on Saturday, July 3. Larry Perlitz said on Facebook: "Woody Harrelson was in the house tonight bowling at Pat Tarsio Lanes Thanks for coming out with your crew tonight and thanking us for our hospitality." The pin signed by Harrelson.Larry Perlitz/Facebook Harrelson is i…
HBO Series Takes Over Hudson Valley Street For Filming HBO Series Takes Over Hudson Valley Street For Filming
HBO Series Takes Over Hudson Valley Street For Filming If you looking for a way to spend the afternoon, head to Poughkeepsie to catch the action happening with the filming of the new Mindy Kaling comedy. The HBO series, "The Sex Lives of College Girls"  features stars Sherri Shepherd, Maya Rose, Rob Huebel, and a cast of local actors who are filling in as extras. The set on Friday, June 18, is on a section of Raymond Avenue near Vassar College in the Arlington section of Poughkeepsie. If you don't see any stars, including Kaling, of "The Office" fame, you will see what it is like during filming with tons of trucks, cameras, lightboxes, an…
Star Alert: HBO Filming New Series In Northern Westchester Star Alert: HBO Filming New Series In Northern Westchester
Star Alert: HBO Filming New Series In Northern Westchester Hollywood has come to the Hudson Valley once again with big stars in the area to film a new HBO series, the "Time Traveler's Wife." Village of Pleasantville officials said the production is filming on Wednesday, June 2 on Wheeler Avenue and Broadway during the day. Village officials said during the filming, Wheeler Avenue will be closed from Manville Road to the Bedford Road parking lot exit until around noon. Filming is also planned at the Philips 66 gas station on Broadway in the Old Village. Staging activities will occur in the morning with filming in the afternoon and evening…
Woody Harrelson Thanks Hudson Valley Restaurant For Providing Food While Filming Woody Harrelson Thanks Hudson Valley Restaurant For Providing Food While Filming
Woody Harrelson Thanks Hudson Valley Restaurant For Providing Food While Filming Diners and residents might have been a little surprised when they spotted Hollywood star Woody Harrelson strolling down a local Hudson Valley street. Harrelson, who is filming his new five-part HBO series in Newburgh, Kingston, and Poughkeepsie, was spotted in Beacon on Monday, May 17, where he went to thank a special vegan restaurant that had been providing his food during his stay. Harrelson made a stop at the popular vegan cafe, Végétalien, where he chatted with the owner, Moises, and thanked them for providing such good food. "We would like to thank @woodyharrelson for stopping by…
Northern Westchester Disappearance Of Kathie Durst Reopened As Cold Case, DA Says Northern Westchester Disappearance Of Kathie Durst Reopened As Cold Case, DA Says
Northern Westchester Disappearance Of Kathie Durst Reopened As Cold Case, DA Says The Westchester County District Attorney has reopened the investigation into the disappearance of accused serial killer Robert Durst’s former wife, Kathie Durst as she hopes to bring the family “closure.” District Attorney Mimi Rocah said that she has assigned her top investigators in the recently formed cold case unit to investigate the alleged slaying of Durst's first wife, who hasn’t been seen in decades. Related story - Accused Serial Killer Robert Durst's Family Helped Cover Up Murder Of Wife, Attorney Says Durst - whose life and case was made famous by the HBO miniseries “The Jinx” …
Accused Serial Killer Robert Durst's Family Helped Cover Up Murder Of Wife, Attorney Says Accused Serial Killer Robert Durst's Family Helped Cover Up Murder Of Wife, Attorney Says
Accused Serial Killer Robert Durst's Family Helped Cover Up Murder Of Wife, Attorney Says Accused serial killer Robert Durst may have had a helping hand in covering up the disappearance of his first wife, according to new reports. Durst - whose life and case was made famous by the HBO miniseries “The Jinx” - has been accused of killing his first wife, Kathleen “Kathie” Durst after she suddenly disappeared at their home in New York, in Westchester County, in 1982. Her body has never been located. Related story - Report: Ex-Wife's Family May Drop Lawsuit If Durst Reveals Location Of Body With Durst’s murder trial resuming after a 14-month delay due to COVID-19, lawyers are now sa…
COVID-19: Fully Vaccinated TV Host, Star Shortstop, Seven Other NY Yankees Test Positive COVID-19: Fully Vaccinated TV Host, Star Shortstop, Seven Other NY Yankees Test Positive
Covid-19: Fully Vaccinated TV Host, Star Shortstop, Seven Other NY Yankees Test Positive Click here for an updated story - COVID-19: Details Emerge On Vaccine Brand Taken By Star Shortstop, Seven Other Infected Yankees The percentage of people who have become infected with COVID-19 despite being fully vaccinated is extremely low. But new so-called breakthrough cases of high-profile personalities in the entertainment and sports industries who are tested regularly are drawing attention. HBO has canceled the episode of "Real Time With Bill Maher" scheduled to air on Friday night, May 14 after the show's 65-year-old, fully vaccinated host tested positive for COVID. 'Bill tes…
HBO Series Featuring Array Of Hollywood Stars Filming In Hudson Valley HBO Series Featuring Array Of Hollywood Stars Filming In Hudson Valley
HBO Series Featuring Array Of Hollywood Stars Filming In Hudson Valley Star watchers will want to be on the lookout for Hollywood A-listers as a number of new movies begin filming in the Hudson Valley this spring, including a new HBO mini-series. “White House Plumbers” a five-part HBO limited series, starring Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux will begin filming in Orange County, in Newburgh, in May, according to the Hudson Valley Film Commission.  Set in the early 1970s, the series will tell the true story of former President Richard Nixon and the Watergate scandal that led to his resignation. Harrelson is slated to play CIA officer E. Howard Hunt and T…
Casting Call: Extras Sought For HBO Series Being Produced In Hudson Valley Casting Call: Extras Sought For HBO Series Being Produced In Hudson Valley
Casting Call: Extras Sought For HBO Series Being Produced In Hudson Valley A casting agency is seeking extras for an HBO series that is being produced in the Hudson Valley. Set in the early 1970s, "The White House Plumbers," is a limited series from the producers of "Veep" and "Succession" that will tell the true story of how former President Richard Nixon’s "own political saboteurs and Watergate masterminds, E. Howard Hunt and G. Gordon Liddy, accidentally toppled the presidency they were trying to protect," according to a statement by Grant Wilfley Casting. Filming will begin in May 2021 in Ulster County (including Kingston), Dutchess County (Poughkeepsie),…
Westchester Native Craig Carton Returns To WFAN After Serving Time In Prison For Ponzi Scheme Westchester Native Craig Carton Returns To WFAN After Serving Time In Prison For Ponzi Scheme
Westchester Native Craig Carton Returns To Wfan After Serving Time In Prison For Ponzi Scheme Westchester native Craig Carton is back in the WFAN booth more than three years after he was last on the air following a conviction for operating a Ponzi scheme. Carton, who grew up in New Rochelle, was ordered to spend 42 months in prison last April, three years of supervised release, ordered to pay $4,835,186.56 in restitution, and to forfeit $4,590,000 for running a Ponzi scheme that purportedly covered his gambling debts. On Thursday, Oct. 29, after 1,150 days off the air, Carton was back on WFAN in the afternoon drive, making a solo guest spot during the last hour on what will be his f…