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Massive NY Film Studio, Development Site Along Hudson River To Be Auctioned For $6.35M Massive NY Film Studio, Development Site Along Hudson River To Be Auctioned For $6.35M
Massive NY Film Studio, Development Site Along Hudson River To Be Auctioned For $6.35M A massive production studio and waterfront development site in downtown Catskill is heading to auction, offering a rare investment opportunity at nearly half its original listing price. The 20,208-square-foot Lumberyard, a New York State Qualified Production Facility, will be sold to the highest bidder on Wednesday, March 20. Originally listed in 2023 for $11.5 million, the property now has a reserve price of $6.35 million — about 45 percent lower than its initial asking price. The auction follows Gov. Kathy Hochul’s recent announcement of a $10 million state grant to revitalize downtown Ca…
Disney Drops 'Freakier Friday' Trailer: Lindsay Lohan, Jamie Lee Curtis Swap Bodies (Again!) Disney Drops 'Freakier Friday' Trailer: Lindsay Lohan, Jamie Lee Curtis Swap Bodies (Again!)
Disney Drops 'Freakier Friday' Trailer: Lindsay Lohan, Jamie Lee Curtis Swap Bodies (Again!) Lightning is striking twice, and things are about to get freakier.  Disney has officially dropped the trailer for "Freakier Friday," a sequel to the 2003 smash hit "Freaky Friday," bringing back Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis for another round of body-swapping mayhem. The highly anticipated film is set to hit theaters on Aug. 8, 2025. Production on the sequel kicked off in June 2024 in Los Angeles, and Disney is bringing back some familiar faces. Alongside Lohan and Curtis, original cast members Mark Harmon, Chad Michael Murray, Christina Vidal Mitchell, Haley Hudson, Lucille Soong…
Casting Call: Mob Thriller Filming In NY Looking For 'Fearless' Actors Casting Call: Mob Thriller Filming In NY Looking For 'Fearless' Actors
Casting Call: Mob Thriller Filming In NY Looking For 'Fearless' Actors Lights, camera… crime. If you’ve ever dreamed of playing a ruthless mob enforcer or a cocky young hustler with a New York accent, now’s your chance—a new crime thriller is gearing up to film on Long Island later this year, and they’re on the hunt for actors to join the action. The untitled Italian-American mob-inspired crime thriller is the latest project from Chuck and Karolina Morrongiello, the filmmaking duo behind horror flicks Amityville: Mt. Misery Road and The American Ripper. This time, they’re bringing their signature dark, twisted storytelling to the world of organized crime, and …
Upcoming Spielberg Flick Seen Filming In Hudson Valley: Report Upcoming Spielberg Flick Seen Filming In Hudson Valley: Report
Upcoming Spielberg Flick Seen Filming In Hudson Valley: Report Legendary director Steven Spielberg's next movie may have ties to the Hudson Valley and New Jersey, as the esteemed filmmaker was spotted shooting scenes in Westchester and Morris counties, according to reports.  The "Jaws" director, age 78, was seen directing a scene in White Plains last week, The Daily Mail reported on Thursday, Feb. 27.  According to the outlet, the film is reportedly titled "The Dish" and will be the director's latest production since "The Fabelmans," which came out in 2022. Spielberg was seen directing a scene featuring actress Emily Blunt, who was pictured …
'Dexter: Resurrection' Films Scenes In Hudson Valley (PHOTOS) 'Dexter: Resurrection' Films Scenes In Hudson Valley (PHOTOS)
'Dexter: Resurrection' Films Scenes In Hudson Valley (Photos) Westchester residents who are fans of television's most iconic serial killer may be thrilled to learn that the "Dexter" franchise's next show will have local ties to the county.  Scenes for "Dexter: Resurrection," an upcoming sequel series to Showtime's popular "Dexter" show, were filmed in Yonkers on Woodworth Avenue, city officials said on Tuesday, Feb. 26.  The upcoming series, set to premiere in June, will be the second sequel to the original series and will follow "Dexter: New Blood." It will see Michael C. Hall again reprising his role as the titular anti-hero serial killer.…
Alec Baldwin Threatens Trump Impersonator Over On-Set Shooting Joke: 'I'd Snap Your F-ing Neck' Alec Baldwin Threatens Trump Impersonator Over On-Set Shooting Joke: 'I'd Snap Your F-ing Neck'
Alec Baldwin Threatens Trump Impersonator Over On-Set Shooting Joke: 'I'd Snap Your F-ing Neck' Actor Alec Baldwin didn’t take kindly to a comedian’s goading over the on-set shooting that killed his friend and cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The 66-year-old Baldwin could be heard threatening comedian Jason Scoop, a stand-up comedian and YouTuber known for his impressions of President Donald Trump, who joked about the incident in a tense video uploaded Monday, Feb. 24. In the clip, Scoop–while impersonating Trump–approaches Baldwin as he loads luggage into an SUV and mockingly offers him a pardon for “murdering” Hutchins if Baldwin kisses his ring. “Kiss the ring, Alec. Kiss the big…
Spielberg Movie Casting Extras For Filming In NY Spielberg Movie Casting Extras For Filming In NY
Spielberg Movie Casting Extras For Filming In NY Want to rub elbows with Hollywood royalty? A Steven Spielberg film starring Emily Blunt is being produced on Long Island, and you could be part of the action. Spielberg’s latest flick, currently operating under the working titles Non-View and The Dish, is set to shoot in Huntington on Tuesday, March 4. The production team is casting extras to appear as wrestling fans in a scene. The film, starring the Golden Globe Award-winning Blunt and written by blockbuster screenwriter David Koepp (Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny), promises to be an epic cinematic experience. It …
Hudson Valley Locale Appears In Marvel's New 'Daredevil' Trailer Hudson Valley Locale Appears In Marvel's New 'Daredevil' Trailer
Hudson Valley Locale Appears In Marvel's New 'Daredevil' Trailer Marvel fans from Westchester with a keen eye may have spotted a familiar landmark in the new trailer for "Daredevil: Born Again."  According to Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano, the Yonkers City Hall Ceremonial Courtroom makes an appearance in the show's new trailer, released on Wednesday, Jan. 15.  Indeed, the space can be spotted for a few seconds in the trailer, which features Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock/Daredevil, a blind lawyer who leads a double life as a vigilante in New York City.  The show is set to premiere on Tuesday, March 4, and also stars Vincent D'Onofrio as Wils…
NY Resident Blake Lively Sues 'It Ends With Us' Co-Star Justin Baldoni For Sexual Harassment NY Resident Blake Lively Sues 'It Ends With Us' Co-Star Justin Baldoni For Sexual Harassment
NY Resident Blake Lively Sues 'It Ends With Us' Co-Star Justin Baldoni For Sexual Harassment Blake Lively is suing "It Ends with Us" co-star and director Justin Baldoni, alleging sexual harassment and "severe emotional distress," according to multiple reports. The lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, follows months of reports about behind-the-scenes tension during the production of the film, an adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, which was spotted filming in Hoboken, NJ. Lively, age 37, claims the 40-year-old Baldoni created an inappropriate work environment, including discussing cast members' genitalia, past sexual behavior, and making comments about her weight and late father,…
Filming To Close Major Rockland County Roadway Filming To Close Major Rockland County Roadway
Filming To Close Major Rockland County Roadway A busy Rockland County roadway will be closed on Monday, Dec. 16, to film a popular television series. The causeway will be closed between Ridge Road and Stonewall Lane in Clarkstown from 8:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the filming of the NBC Peacock series Poker Face. Clarkstown Police said a detour route would be posted, routing vehicles to Route 304, Route 9W, and Old Haverstraw Rd. Laurent Rejto, director of the Hudson Valley Film Commission, confirmed the filming and said, "Unfortunately, unlike Season 1, most of Season 2 was filmed in New York City." Poker Face stars Natasha Lyonne as quirk…
NY Native Busta Rhymes Seen In Profanity-Laden Altercation At Airport (Video) NY Native Busta Rhymes Seen In Profanity-Laden Altercation At Airport (Video)
NY Native Busta Rhymes Seen In Profanity-Laden Altercation At Airport (Video) Busta Rhymes took a break from spitting bars to spit some profanities – lots of them – during a heated airport confrontation that was caught on video. The 52-year-old rapper and actor, whose real name is Trevor Smith Jr., was seen going toe-to-toe with a suited gentleman outside Detroit’s Metro Airport on Sunday, Oct. 20, video obtained by TMZ shows. In the clip, Rhymes is heard repeatedly yelling “f*** you” to the man as they stand in a loading and unloading zone. “Do somethin’,” he tells the man. He eventually turns to walk away before the video abruptly ends. It was not immediately cl…
Casting Call: Ready For Part In New Netflix Show? Now's Your Chance Casting Call: Ready For Part In New Netflix Show? Now's Your Chance
Casting Call: Ready For Part In New Netflix Show? Now's Your Chance If you're an aspiring actor, now's your chance to work with stars Tina Fey and Steve Carell in a new comedy coming to Netflix.  The new show, "The Four Seasons," will be filming in Dutchess County in Poughkeepsie from Monday, Oct. 14 to Friday, Oct. 18, and is looking for all genders and ethnicities (ages 18+) to portray college students to work as paid background actors (no experience required). The comedy is based on the 1981 film of the same name, which starred Alan Alda and Carol Burnett. Alda, a recurring guest on Fey's hit sitcom "30 Rock," is also one of the producers of th…
Courtroom Stunner: Judge Tosses Manslaughter Case Against Alec Baldwin In On-Set Shooting Courtroom Stunner: Judge Tosses Manslaughter Case Against Alec Baldwin In On-Set Shooting
Courtroom Stunner: Judge Tosses Manslaughter Case Against Alec Baldwin In On-Set Shooting Actor Alec Baldwin will not face criminal charges in connection with the on-set shooting that killed a cinematographer, CNN reports. In a stunning development Friday afternoon, July 12, a judge in Santa Fe, New Mexico dismissed the involuntary manslaughter charge against Baldwin stemming from the 2021 death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, citing prosecutorial misconduct, according to the outlet. Judge Mary Marlowe threw out the case with prejudice, meaning it cannot be brought again, after finding that law enforcement intentionally concealed evidence that prevented Baldwin from pr…