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New Movie About Donald Trump 'The Apprentice' Stars Rockland County Native Sebastian Stan New Movie About Donald Trump 'The Apprentice' Stars Rockland County Native Sebastian Stan
New Movie About Donald Trump 'The Apprentice' Stars Rockland County 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 …
Iconic Actor James Earl Jones Dies At 93 In Pawling Home Iconic Actor James Earl Jones Dies At 93 In Pawling Home
Iconic Actor James Earl Jones Dies At 93 In Pawling Home James Earl Jones, the beloved actor and voice behind one of cinema's most memorable villains, died Monday, Sept. 9, at his home in Dutchess County, Variety reported.  The "Field of Dreams" star was 93. No cause of death was given.  Jones, a Pawling resident, is considered one of the greatest actors of his generation. From the Broadway stage, the silver screen, and a galaxy far, far away, the Mississippi-born actor had a range that few others could replicate.  He was a large man but could play gentle and meek characters, and his baritone voice could be calm and reassurin…
YouTube Video With 7.3M Views Becoming Hollywood Movie Was Filmed At Cedar Grove HS YouTube Video With 7.3M Views Becoming Hollywood Movie Was Filmed At Cedar Grove HS
YouTube Video With 7.3M Views Becoming Hollywood Movie Was Filmed At Cedar Grove HS A young director's short film on YouTube with more than 7.3 million views that was filmed across New Jersey will soon be made into a major motion picture. According to Deadline, TriStar Pictures — a division of Sony Pictures Entertainment — purchased the rights to Wesley Wang's "nothing, except everything" following a bidding war. It will be produced by Darren Aronofsky and his company, Protozoa Pictures. The 12-minute 50-second movie is about a graduating high schooler navigating a "world of seemingly inevitable chaos by finding order in the number 7," according to the IMDB desc…
Michael Douglas To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award From Avon Theater In Stamford Michael Douglas To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award From Avon Theater In Stamford
Michael Douglas To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award From Avon Theater In Stamford Longtime actor and producer Michael Douglas, a longtime New York resident, will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award in Connecticut.  The 79-year-old Douglas, a Westchester County resident formerly of Bedford and now living in Irvington-on-Hudson, will be presented the award on Tuesday, Oct. 22, in Fairfield County, at the Avon Theater in Stamford. "We are thrilled to recognize Michael Douglas with the Avon Theatre Lifetime Achievement Award," said Peter H. Gistelinck, the Avon Theatre executive director. "Mr. Douglas' exceptional talent, dedication to his craft, and enduring impact on…
First Trailer For 'Beetlejuice' Sequel Drops; Hyped Movie Filmed In Mass First Trailer For 'Beetlejuice' Sequel Drops; Hyped Movie Filmed In Mass
First Trailer For 'Beetlejuice' Sequel Drops; Hyped Movie Filmed In Mass "It's showtime" for the new Tim Burton-directed sequel to his 1988 classic "Beetlejuice." The first full-length trailer "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice," partially filmed in Massachusetts last year, was released on Thursday, May 23.  The new film returns viewers to the Deetz family after the death of patriarch Charles Deetz (Jeffrey Jones in the original movie). Jenna Ortega plays Astrid, who summons Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton) despite the fears of her mother (Winona Ryder).  The trailer opens with Ryder's Lydia Deetz explaining, "Here's a preview. ... Be warned: it's intense." The off…
NYer Alec Baldwin Again Charged With Manslaughter In On-Set Shooting, Report Says NYer Alec Baldwin Again Charged With Manslaughter In On-Set Shooting, Report Says
NYer Alec Baldwin Again Charged With Manslaughter In On-Set Shooting, Report Says Actor Alec Baldwin is again facing criminal charges in the accidental on-set shooting that killed a cinematographer, The New York Times reports. A New Mexico grand jury indicted the 65-year-old “30 Rock” star on one count of involuntary manslaughter on Friday, Jan. 19, in the death of Halyna Hutchins, according to the outlet. The move came nine months after prosecutors announced they were dropping manslaughter charges against Baldwin citing the need for further investigation. Earlier Report: Not Off Hook Yet: Alec Baldwin Charges Dropped; 'Further Investigation' Needed, DA Says Hut…
LOOK Dine-In Cinema Opens In Northern Virginia (PHOTOS) LOOK Dine-In Cinema Opens In Northern Virginia (PHOTOS)
Look Dine-In Cinema Opens In Northern Virginia (Photos) A brand-new dine-in movie theater has opened in Northern Virginia. LOOK Dine-In Cinema has opened in the space previously operated by Bow Tie Cinemas on Market Street in Reston, which shuttered about two years ago. The 11-screen cinema, LOOK’s first in Virginia, opened in Reston Town Center on Thursday, Nov. 2. LOOK Reston Town Center will feature a PX auditorium, the largest auditorium in the complex with a massive wall-to-wall screen, crisp, clear digital projection and engulfing digital surround sound technology. Guests and corporations will be able to host group events in the audi…
Stephen Colbert To Interview Martin Scorsese At NJPAC Stephen Colbert To Interview Martin Scorsese At NJPAC
Stephen Colbert To Interview Martin Scorsese At Njpac Stephen Colbert will be sitting down with Martin Scorsese later this month at NJPAC in an evening that will benefit the Montclair Film Festival. Scorsese, an Academy Award winner, is being honored at this year's event, which runs Oct. 20 to 29. Colbert, an Upper Montclair resident, will be sitting down with Scorsese at NJPAC in Newark, on Oct. 27, and ticket sales will benefit the MFF. The event description calls the event its 2023 Filmmaker Tribute to Martin Scorsese, "one of cinema’s greatest filmmakers.  Click here to purchase tickets to "An Evening With Martin Scorsese & Step…
Trailer Drops For 'Oppenheimer' Movie Filmed In NJ Trailer Drops For 'Oppenheimer' Movie Filmed In NJ
Trailer Drops For 'Oppenheimer' Movie Filmed In NJ The trailer has dropped for the star-studded Universal Pictures movie filmed in New Jersey about atomic bomb creator J. Robert Oppenheimer (scroll for video). The Christopher Nolan film titled simply "Oppenheimer" stars Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jr. and Matt Damon.  The movie was filmed in New Mexico and Princeton, NJ, and is expected to hit theaters July 2023. According to Universal Pictures, Oppenheimer is an "IMAX®-shot epic thriller that thrusts audiences into the pulse-pounding paradox of the enigmatic man who must risk destroying the world in order to save it." …
Alexandria Native Featured In Newly-Released Hollywood Movie 'The Menu' Alexandria Native Featured In Newly-Released Hollywood Movie 'The Menu'
Alexandria Native Featured In Newly-Released Hollywood Movie 'The Menu' A Virginia native is featured in a newly released Hollywood movie called "The Menu." Reed Birney, of Alexandria, plays Richard Liebbrandt, a businessman and frequent customer at an exclusive restaurant located on a private island. Perfect for s'mores.🔥 Reed Birney stars in #TheMenuFilm, NOW PLAYING only in theaters. Get tickets now! https://t.co/M9ClDO3s5B pic.twitter.com/Ga7oGDv0NJ — The Menu (@TheMenuFilm) November 26, 2022 The film follows a "young couple who visits an exclusive destination restaurant on a remote island where the acclaimed chef has prepared a lavish tasting menu, al…
NJ Birthplace Of Moving Motion Picture Now Has Museum, Screening Facility NJ Birthplace Of Moving Motion Picture Now Has Museum, Screening Facility
NJ Birthplace Of Moving Motion Picture Now Has Museum, Screening Facility Hollywood isn't where the motion picture industry got its start — that would be Fort Lee. And the borough finally has the Barrymore Film Center & Museum to honor that. The newly-built facility will open Friday, Oct. 21, marking the beginning of unique film programming in the region. It features a 260-seat cinema, film museum and archive — dedicated to the role Fort Lee played as the birthplace of the film industry. Fort Lee Mayor Mark Sokolich spearheaded efforts to build the BFC and ensure its success as a film center and museum, but also an economic boost for the region. C…
'End Of An Era': Greater Boston Cinema Facing Final Curtain Call After 40 Years 'End Of An Era': Greater Boston Cinema Facing Final Curtain Call After 40 Years
'End Of An Era': Greater Boston Cinema Facing Final Curtain Call After 40 Years "For more than 40 years, our family has been proud – and fortunate – to create a community around the West Newton Cinema." That is the opening line from Owner David Bramante in a letter addressed to his customer base at West Newton Cinema in Newton.  In efforts to keep the business alive and usher into the modern era, the family came to the difficult decision to sell the property.  West Newton Cinema will continue operations for the next 18 months to two years until the new owners decide what to do with the space.  "Mark Development has agreed that the cinema can conti…
NY Clears Way For Movie Theaters To Sell Beer, Wine NY Clears Way For Movie Theaters To Sell Beer, Wine
NY Clears Way For Movie Theaters To Sell Beer, Wine Wine and beer options are coming soon to a movie theater new you. The New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) unanimously approved a measure to allow cinemas to serve beer and wine at their concession stands. Previously, unlike concerts, plays, and other live entertainment, movie theaters were only permitted to sell alcohol for consumption before their film. Now they will be able to take their drinks inside the theater to enjoy during their show. The decision from the SLA came following an appeal from the National Association of Movie Theatre Owners, which made the argument that they should…