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North Salem, NY
Lifestyle
New Film Features North Salem's Richard Gere, Brewster Native 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…
Greenwich, CT
Schools
These Greenwich Teens May Be The Future Of Filmmaking, But You Can Watch Their Work Now
A group of talented teenagers will soon accomplish a feat that all filmmakers aspire to but few reach: having their films shown in one of the busiest movie theaters in the country. Nine students from Sacred Heart Greenwich were chosen to screen their short films as part of the 12th annual All-American High School Film Festival. Their movies were picked from thousands of submissions to make it to the finals. Their movies will be shown at AMC Empire 25 Theatre in Times Square on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19-20 as part of the prestigious festival. Click here f…
White Plains, NY
Lifestyle
Film, TV Productions Filmed In Westchester Score 32 Emmy Nominations
Westchester has once again proved itself to be a winning destination when it comes to filming, as shows produced in the county over the past year have earned over 30 Emmy nominations. The nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced on Wednesday, July 17. Of the list, a whopping 32 were garnered by productions filmed in Westchester, county officials said. Some of these productions include: Amazon Prime's "Fallout," which was filmed at the Verplanck quarry in Cortlandt and secured 16 nominations in acting, production, and writing categories; FX's "Feud: Capote & The…
Newark, NJ
Real Estate
Uncle Junior's Newark Home On 'The Sopranos' Re-Listed At Slightly Higher Price With New Photos
A New Jersey home featured in some epic episodes of "The Sopranos" is back n the market. The home at 480 Highland Ave., in Newark was that of Corrado John “Junior” Soprano Jr., or Uncle Junior, in the hit HBO series. Courtesy of Maikol Puebla Courtesy of Maikol Puebla The 3,000-square-foot property features four bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a 2-car driveway and a 2-car garage. The house was made famous by the first episode of season six. You might remember it by this line: "I'm halfway to China! There's nothing here!" That was Tony digging in the garden outside, looking for hi…
Kingston, NY
News
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…
Albany, NY
Lifestyle
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…
White Plains, NY
News
Westchester's Film Industry Generates $2B In Economic Impact In 2 Years: Officials
Westchester's bustling film industry is continuing to generate billions of dollars in economic activity as it grows more and more successful, officials announced. According to a new report detailed by county officials, film production in Westchester generated $2 billion in economic activity in both 2022 and 2023. The industry also created 6,796 jobs and $656 million in wages during the two-year period, officials added. This success came despite several factors that threatened to interrupt film production, including the pandemic as well as the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFT…
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
News
More Filming Planned In Delaware County For 'Mare Of Easttown' Sequel
Crews will shoot in Collingdale next week for an upcoming television show, according to borough police. "Task," a followup to the 2021 HBO miniseries "Mare of Easttown," will film scenes on the 400 block of MacDade Boulevard between Roberta Avenue and Marshall Avenue on Friday, April 12, authorities said in a release. Police will be on the scene to assist with traffic control between 3 p.m. Friday and 5 a.m. Saturday, April 13, officials said. Drivers are asked to avoid the area during filming. Beginning at 9 a.m. Friday, temporary no-parking zones will be established to m…
Bronxville, NY
Real Estate
Estate Built For 'Mighty Mouse' Cartoon Studio Head In Bronxville Now On Sale For $4.6M
A renovated Westchester estate that was built for the cartoonist whose studio created famous characters such as "Mighty Mouse" and is now upgraded with the latest modern home technology is up for sale. Terry Manor, located in Bronxville at 27 Hampshire Rd. and built in 1935 for filmmaker and cartoonist Paul Terry of Terrytoons, is now listed for $4.649 million, according to its Zillow listing. The five-bed and five-bath residence, located in Lawrence Park West near Bronxville Village, was designed by renowned architect Lewis Bowman as a dream estate for Terry, whose studio creat…
White Plains, NY
Lifestyle
These Movies, TV Shows Filmed In Westchester Take Home Awards, Nominations
Westchester's growing film industry is proving to be paying off, as several productions filmed and produced within the county went on to either win or be nominated for prestigious awards. Many of these wins came about during the 2024 Emmy Awards on Monday, Jan. 15, as several shows filmed within Westchester borders secured a total of 56 Emmy nominations and nine wins during the ceremony. Additionally, many of these productions also won at the Golden Globes and received honors from the Critics Choice Association and Screen Actors, Producers, and Directors Guilds. These winning product…
Dorchester, MA
Lifestyle
Mass Actress Joins New 'Minecraft' Movie With Jason Momoa, Jack Black: Report
Straight off the heels of her second Emmy win, Norwell’s own Jennifer Coolidge joins Jason Momoa and Jack Black in the upcoming “Minecraft” movie. Coolidge took home her second Emmy award for HBO’s “The White Lotus,” and has now been cast in Warner Bros. Pictures’ new’ movie based on the popular “Minecraft” video game. Related: Ayo Edebiri, Jennifer Coolidge, Ebon-Moss Bachrach Win Emmys The film, directed by Jared Hess, is expected to start production in New Zealand, according to Deadline. It’s still unclear what the plot of the upcoming movie is, but “Minecraft” has sold more…
Springfield, MA
Lifestyle
Mass-Born Actress Loses Emmy To HBO Castmate
A Massachusetts-born actress just missed out on claiming her first Emmy on Monday night, Jan. 15, but many critics believe she'll have many more opportunities to win the winged statuette. Meghann Fahy, from Longmeadow in Hampden County, was one of five actresses nominated for their roles in season two of "The White Lotus." This was her first nomination. Fahy lost the award to her co-star Jennifer Coolidge, the only holdover from the first season of the darkly comedic HBO drama. Related: Meghann Fahy Wins SAG Award For Role In "White Lotus" Aubrey Plaza and&n…
Pittsfield, MA
Real Estate
‘Just Magical’: $13.5M 'Pine Needles’ Cottage Is Now Most Expensive Berkshires Listing
While you wait for the third season of the HBO drama series “The Gilded Age” to drop, head to Berkshire County, where the 218-acre “Pine Needles” cottage is listed for sale at $13.5 million. The Lenox luxury home and its two guest apartments have seven bedrooms, eight full bathrooms, two half bathrooms, 18 fireplaces, and more than 13,000 square feet of living space. The estate was built in 1903 for a wealthy Boston couple. William Pitt Sotheby’s Realty The listing adds that there is enough space to invite several dinner guests: “The eat in kitchen offers space to gather, cook, enjoy t…
Fort Lee, NJ
Lifestyle
Get Paid To Be Extra As Club-Goer On HBO Show '
Boss
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Get paid to party! Well, sort of. The producers of the HBO show "BOSS" are seeking extras to play club-goers in an upcoming episode. The show is specifically seeking both "hip and eccentric" and "attractive and stylish" club-goers for the scene, which may include atmospheric smoke, strobe lights and loud music. Filming will be in New York City on Dec. 6. Click here for rates and how to apply.
Albany, NY
Lifestyle
'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…
North Hunterdon, NJ
Police & Fire
Star Of HBO's 'Telemarketers' Pat Pespas Found Safe After Missing For Month Across NJ, PA
Patrick J. Pespas, who starred in HBO's "Telemarketers," has been found safe. Pespas, 55, of Phillipsburg, has been found safe and was home with his wife, Sue, directors Sam Lipman-Stern and Adam Bhala Lough said on Pespas' Instagram account Friday, Oct. 27. Pespas had been missing since Sept. 29, when he was seen in Easton, PA, and later at a bar in the Pittsburg area. Pespas, formerly of North Plainfield and Plainfield, NJ, has been living with his wife in Easton, PA. He teamed up with Lipman-Stern to create the three-part HBO mini docu-series "Telemarketers," which shined a …
Bethlehem, PA
News
Easton Police Seek Missing HBO Star
Police in Easton say they are concerned for the well-being of a missing man. Patrick Pespas was last seen in Easton on Friday, Sept. 29, authorities said. He is 54 years old and may be driving a white 2002 Ford Mustang with New Jersey tag number N74KUB. Anyone with information is asked to call 911. Pespas starred in HBO's "Telemarketers," a three-part true crime documentary series that seeks to "expose the crooked American telemarketing industry from within," according to parent company Warner Bros. Discovery. Pespas, formerly of North Plainfield and Plainfiel…
North Hunterdon, NJ
Police & Fire
NJ's Patrick J. Pespas, Star Of HBO's 'Telemarketers' Reported Missing
Patrick J. Pespas, who starred in HBO's "Telemarketers," has been missing for days, those who know him say. Pespas, 55, of Phillipsburg, was last seen in the Easton, PA area around 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, according to directors Sam Lipman-Stern and Adam Bhala Lough Pespas, formerly of North Plainfield and Plainfield, teamed up with Lipman-Stern to create the three-part HBO mini docu-series "Telemarketers," which shined a light on the truth about the telemarketing industry. It premiered in August. Bhala Lough said on Sunday, Oct. 1 Pespas may have been spotted at a bar in Pittsburgh. …
Brentwood, NY
News
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…
Hackensack, NJ
Lifestyle
Hackensack's Barbie Ferreira Pays Tribute To 'Euphoria' Co-Star
Barbie Ferreira, a Hackensack native, is honoring Angus Cloud, her co-star on "Euphoria" who died on Monday, July 31 at the age of 25. While no cause of death has been revealed, Cloud's family said he was struggling following the death of his father. View this post on Instagram A post shared by barbie ferreira (@barbieferreira) Ferreira's post has received more than 1.3 million likes since she posted it on Tuesday, August 1. In an Instagram story, Ferreira, who played Kat Hernandez on the popular HBO show, posted a photo featuring the two of…
Lancaster, PA
News
PA Porn Star, 'Euphoria' Actress Gets Approval For Rehab Program For Local Theft
"Euphoria" actress and former porn star Chloe Cherry, legally known as Elise Marilyn Jones, has been approved for a form of probation following a retail theft in her Pennsylvania hometown, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice. Not unlike a plot for the popular HBO teen drama, the 25-year-old actress stole a $45 blouse from Building Character, a downtown Lancaster store that sells “vintage, recycled and handmade goods” according to the store’s website and court documents. Surveillance footage shows the scene stealer taking a "Mode International tan color…
Massapequa, NY
Lifestyle
Emmys 2023: LI Natives Honored For Work In ‘Succession’, 'Abbott Elementary', More
Several native Long Islanders have been nominated for their performances in the most popular TV shows of the year, including recent Walk of Fame recipient Sheryl Lee Ralph. Three stars hailing from Nassau County have been nominated by the Television Academy for their work, according to the list released on Wednesday, July 12. Natasha Lyonne, who spent the first part of her life in Great Neck, was nominated for outstanding lead actress in a comedy for her role of Charlie Cale in Peacock’s “Poker Face.” View this post on Instagram A post s…
Dorchester, MA
Lifestyle
'White Lotus' Star Jennifer Coolidge Among 6 Mass Natives Nominated For Emmys
Emmy nominations round up some of the best television performances of the year and multiple Massachusetts-born actors and actresses made the exclusive list for 2023. The 2023 Emmy nominations were released on Wednesday, July 12, including six Massachusetts natives who starred in some of the year's best shows, like "The White Lotus," "The Bear," and "Succession." Boston-born Jennifer Coolidge was nominated for outstanding supporting actress in a drama series for her "The White Lotus" performance as Tanya McQuoid. View this post on Instagram …
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Business
'Sopranos' Actors Create Their Own Menu Items At This Jersey Shore Restaurant
Their motto isn't "Where 'The Sopranos' Eat At The Shore" for nothing. Yet another actor from the hit HBO show stopped by Chico & Sons in Northfield this week. This time, it was Dan Grimaldi — aka, Patsy Parisi. Karl Kulakowski purchased the Tilton Road restaurant in 2020, and invites actors from "The Sopranos" to stop by and make their own sandwiches or entrees. Their creations get a spot on the menu. Karl Kulakowski, left, and "The Sopranos" actors.Chico & Sons So far, the menu at Chico & Sons boasts The Sister Janice, The Big P, The Eugene, The Johnny Sack, The Vito, To…
White Plains, NY
Lifestyle
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…
Massapequa, NY
Events
New HBO Show Wants ‘Hip, Trendy’ Extras From Long Island
Looking for your big break? Look no further. Grant Wilfley Casting is searching for non-union actors to appear as extras in a nightclub scene being filmed for a new HBO show, according to the casting call posted on Backstage. The show, called “Boss!”, is in need of “hip” and “trendy” actors over 18 years of age of any gender. It says it's seeking actors from Long Beach, Long Island City as well as New York City. Shooting is scheduled to take place on Long Island Monday, April 24, and Tuesday, April 25 in Manhattan. About 150 to 200 people will be in the scene and there will b…
White Plains, NY
Lifestyle
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…
Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
Lifestyle
That Wasn't Really Teterboro Airport On HBO's 'Succession'
Is your jaw still on the floor from that "Succession" twist? Well get ready to be stunned again: That wasn't actually Teterboro Airport. The hit HBO show — much of which occurs in New Jersey — follows a feuding family attempting to gain control of a massive corporation and it features plenty of back stabbing and duplicity. Who knew it also applied to airports? The show's Sunday, April 9 episode used the popular Bergen County airport as a key plot point for more scheming and skullduggery: The scenes at Teterboro Airport were actually shot at Westchester County Airport in White Plains, accord…
Newburgh, NY
Lifestyle
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."
Hackensack, NJ
Lifestyle
Barbie Ferreira On 'Torturous' Bergen County Teen Years, Why She Left 'Euphoria'
A 26-year-old model and actress who got her start in Bergen County is sharing her story on a popular podcast for celebs — oh, and giving "Euphoria" fans the answer they've been waiting for. Barbie Ferreira — who played Kat Hernandez on the HBO show — tells "Armchair Expert" hosts Dax Shepard and Monica Padman on the Monday, April 3 episode why she left: View this post on Instagram A post shared by barbie ferreira (@barbieferreira) "I didn't want to be the fat best friend." Further, Ferreira said her departure before the third season was a m…
New Haven, CT
Obituaries
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…
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