Greenwich, CT
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Greenwich Filmmakers Up For Emmy For Documentary On ABC Journalist Nearly Killed In Iraq Greenwich Filmmakers Up For Emmy For Documentary On ABC Journalist Nearly Killed In Iraq
Greenwich Filmmakers Up For Emmy For Documentary On ABC Journalist Nearly Killed In Iraq Two young Connecticut filmmakers have made it to the finals for a Student Emmy for their documentary on ABC journalist Bob Woodruff, who nearly died covering the war in Iraq and his work to help troops who suffered the same fate as him.  Emily Sedgwick and Devan Jordan, both 2024 Sacred Heart Greenwich alumnae, made the movie titled "Upon Return." The documentary won-out over thousands of entries to make the finals for the illustrious prize.  Woodruff was riding on top of a tank in 2006 in Iraq when it was hit by an IED. The blast nearly killed the then anchor of ABC's "World News…

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by Josh Lanier
Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ
News
Hugh Jackman Thrills Young Fan During Movie Filming In Matawan Hugh Jackman Thrills Young Fan During Movie Filming In Matawan
Hugh Jackman Thrills Young Fan During Movie Filming In Matawan Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson are reportedly in New Jersey filming a movie about Neil Diamond tribute singer. The "Wolverine" star took a break from filming on Thursday, Oct. 24 to mingle with fans in Matawan. Among them 13-year-old Olivia. Olivia was just 8 years old when her mom Jaimee took her to see Jackman on tour after starring in "The Greatest Showman."  Olivia brought the shirt she bought at the world tour with her as she waited for a chance to meet Jackman alongside her BFF at the Stillwell Garage, an auto repair shop on Jackson Street. After about an hour, the actor emerged…

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by Cecilia Levine
Asbury Park, NJ
News
You Can Be An Extra In Bruce Springsteen Biopic Filming In Asbury Park: Here's How You Can Be An Extra In Bruce Springsteen Biopic Filming In Asbury Park: Here's How
You Can Be An Extra In Bruce Springsteen Biopic Filming In Asbury Park: Here's How Extras are being sought for the Bruce Springsteen biopic "Deliver Me From Nowhere" starring Jeremy Allen White at the Jersey Shore. Those who register must be available for shoots Dec. 9 to 13 and 16 in Asbury Park, according to Grant Wilfley Casting. GWC said only that they're seeking talent to play "1980s types" for the film. Applicants must be okay working inside and outside, have no allergies to wool, and be okay working around atmospheric smoke. GWC is requesting full day/night availability for the shoot dates. Height, weight, and clothing sizes are requested for costuming …

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by Cecilia Levine
Mineola, NY
Lifestyle
'Jaws'? 'Amityville Horror'? This Is Best Scary Film Set In NY, Report Says (Poll) 'Jaws'? 'Amityville Horror'? This Is Best Scary Film Set In NY, Report Says (Poll)
'Jaws'? 'Amityville Horror'? This Is Best Scary Film Set In NY, Report Says (Poll) You’re gonna need a bigger TV. As another spooky season dawns, eyeballs are once again focused on the cavalcade of ghosts and goblins parading across our screens. One frightful flick in particular seems to have endeared itself to viewers in the Empire State: “Jaws” is considered the best horror movie set in New York, according to Buzzfeed. The 1975 thriller, directed by Steven Spielberg, stars Roy Scheider as police chief Martin Brody, who, along with a marine biologist (Richard Dreyfuss) and a professional shark hunter (Robert Shaw), hunts a homicidal shark terrorizing beachgoers in the …

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by Michael Mashburn
Oceanside, NY
Lifestyle
Oceanside Actress Starring In New Netflix Series That's Earning Rave Reviews Oceanside Actress Starring In New Netflix Series That's Earning Rave Reviews
Oceanside Actress Starring In New Netflix Series That's Earning Rave Reviews Their new show may be titled, “Nobody Wants This,” but critics beg to differ. A pair of New York actresses are appearing in a new Netflix series that’s quickly gaining favor with audiences. “Nobody Wants This” – a romantic comedy starring Adam Brody, Kristen Bell, and Justine Lupe – premiered on the popular streaming service Thursday, Sept. 26. It centers on the unexpected relationship between a rogue rabbi and an irascible, loud, agnostic woman, according to its IMDB synopsis. Among those appearing on screen is Long Island native Jackie Tohn, an actress and musician who was born and rai…

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by Michael Mashburn
Minisink Valley, NY
Obituaries
Memorial Set For Minisink Valley Student Killed In Crash That Injured 3 Others Memorial Set For Minisink Valley Student Killed In Crash That Injured 3 Others
Memorial Set For Minisink Valley Student Killed In Crash That Injured 3 Others A teen who died in a single-vehicle Hudson Valley crash is being remembered for having an "Old Soul" and being a modern-day Renaissance man. Related Story: Minisink Valley Community Rallies To Support Family Of 17-Year-Old Killed In Crash Orange County resident Jack Braun of Slate Hill, a hamlet of Wawayanda, died in Sullivan County around 1:30 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 22, on Route 17 West in Mamakating in a single-vehicle crash. According to his obituary, Braun, a student at Minisink Valley High School, was born an ‘old soul' and was passionate about history, film, and music.  His…

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by Kathy Reakes
Bedford, NY
Lifestyle
Katonah's Martha Stewart Spars With Netflix Over New Documentary: Report Katonah's Martha Stewart Spars With Netflix Over New Documentary: Report
Katonah's Martha Stewart Spars With Netflix Over New Documentary: Report A new documentary about Martha Stewart produced by Netflix has sparked the ire of the homemaking icon and longtime New York and former Connecticut resident.  The documentary, "Martha" will be released on the popular streaming platform on Wednesday, Oct. 30. However, Stewart has already expressed her displeasure with the film ahead of its release, according to a report by OK Magazine.  During the 2024 Retail Influencer CEO Forum, Stewart, a longtime resident of the Northern Westchester County hamlet of Katonah, called the film "lazy" and "not the story that makes me, me," the magaz…

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by Ben Crnic
Asbury Park, NJ
Lifestyle
Springsteen, Biopic Movie Crew Have Lunch At Asbury Park Pizzeria: 'Come Back Anytime, Bruce!' Springsteen, Biopic Movie Crew Have Lunch At Asbury Park Pizzeria: 'Come Back Anytime, Bruce!'
Springsteen, Biopic Movie Crew Have Lunch At Asbury Park Pizzeria: 'Come Back Anytime, Bruce!' New Jersey rock icon Bruce Springsteen took a break from filming a movie about his life to grab some slices at an Asbury Park pizzeria. Springsteen had lunch at Talula's on Wednesday, Aug. 28 with six crew members from his upcoming biopic "Deliver Me From Nowhere". The Cookman Avenue restaurant shared pictures of the group on Facebook and Instagram. The pizzeria was thrilled to welcome the legendary Freehold native for a meal. "Were these the 'Glory Days' he was talking about? 😏," Talula posted. "The Boss himself popped by for lunch today along with the whole crew for his new movie (!…

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by Chris Spiker
Greenwich, CT
Lifestyle
Greenwich Native Glenn Close Says CT-Born Legend Inspired Her To Follow Her Dreams Into Acting Greenwich Native Glenn Close Says CT-Born Legend Inspired Her To Follow Her Dreams Into Acting
Greenwich Native Glenn Close Says Ct-born Legend Inspired Her To Follow Her Dreams Into Acting Connecticut native Glenn Close has been nominated for an Academy Award eight times, but if it wasn't for a lucky break and a late-night talk show segment, she may have never gone into acting.  The "Fatal Attraction" star spoke with People magazine this week about her life and acting career, and she said it was Katherine Hepburn who inspired her to become an actress.  Fairfield County native Close, age 77, who was born in Greenwich, said she was watching "The Dick Cavett Show" in 1973 when she happened upon an interview with Hepburn, who was also born in Connecticut — in Hartford. …

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by Josh Lanier
Cedar Grove, NJ
News
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…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hamilton Township, NJ
Lifestyle
Casting Call: Roles Pay $2,800 For Princeton Short Film About Werewolves Casting Call: Roles Pay $2,800 For Princeton Short Film About Werewolves
Casting Call: Roles Pay $2,800 For Princeton Short Film About Werewolves A short film about werewolves is looking for actors in the greater Princeton area. Journey Entertainment said it's filming scenes in Princeton for its short-reel vertical project called "Meet My Alpha Werewolf In Campus", according to a Backstage listing. Acting roles were advertised as paying up to $2,800. The lead roles are Abigail and Axel, a female and male werewolf in their early-to-mid 20s. Seven other supporting roles were also posted for young adults between 18 and 30 years old. The actors playing Abigail and Axel were said to be paid between $2,450 and $2,800 for about s…

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by Chris Spiker
Paramus, NJ
Lifestyle
NJ's Dominic Sessa Cast In New Anthony Bourdain Biopic: Report NJ's Dominic Sessa Cast In New Anthony Bourdain Biopic: Report
NJ's Dominic Sessa Cast In New Anthony Bourdain Biopic: Report Dominic Sessa is going from boarding school to the kitchen. The 21-year-old actor, who grew up in Egg Harbor Township and Ocean City, has been cast as Anthony Bourdain in a new biopic about the legendary chef, Deadline reports.  Bourdain is also a Garden State native, growing up in Leonia and having graduated from the Dwight-Englewood School. Sessa became a breakout star after appearing in "The Holdovers," a critically acclaimed dramedy about a boy stuck at boarding school over Christmas break with his misanthropic teacher.  Sessa attended Alder Avenue Middle School in Egg Harbo…

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by Sam Barron