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Gotham Meets Hudson Valley: 'The Penguin' Filmed In Region Earns Golden Globe Nods Gotham Meets Hudson Valley: 'The Penguin' Filmed In Region Earns Golden Globe Nods
Gotham Meets Hudson Valley: 'The Penguin' Filmed In Region Earns Golden Globe Nods Westchester has another claim to Hollywood-related fame: several scenes for HBO's "The Penguin," which is now nominated for several Golden Globes, were filmed within the county.  The miniseries, a spinoff of the 2022 film "The Batman," was revealed to have been nominated for three Golden Globes on Monday, Dec. 9.  Several scenes for the show, which centers on iconic Batman villain The Penguin (otherwise known as Oswald "Oz" Cobb), were filmed within the city of Yonkers, parts of which were turned into "Gotham City," according to Mayor Mike Spano.  Some of these filming locat…

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by Ben Crnic
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New Film Features Hudson Valley's Richard Gere, Michael Imperioli New Film Features Hudson Valley's Richard Gere, Michael Imperioli
New Film Features Hudson Valley's Richard Gere, Michael Imperioli An upcoming feature film centering on the experiences of a draft evader who fled to Canada is set to feature a star-studded cast, including two familiar faces who hail from the Hudson Valley.  'Oh, Canada,' which releases in theaters on Thursday, Dec. 5, will star Northern Westchester resident Richard Gere, age 75, who owns a North Salem residence, in the main role of filmmaker Leonard Fife.  Additionally, Westchester County native and former Putnam County resident Michael Imperioli, age 58, who grew up in Brewster after his family moved there from Mount Vernon when he was 11…

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by Ben Crnic
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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…

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by Kathy Reakes
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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…

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by Michael Mashburn