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Westchester's Film Industry Generates $2B In Economic Impact In 2 Years: Officials Westchester's Film Industry Generates $2B In Economic Impact In 2 Years: Officials
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…
Dan Hurley Reflects On Jersey City Lessons, Dad's 'Tough Love' Before NCAA Final Four Dan Hurley Reflects On Jersey City Lessons, Dad's 'Tough Love' Before NCAA Final Four
Dan Hurley Reflects On Jersey City Lessons, Dad's 'Tough Love' Before NCAA Final Four Dan Hurley is never shy when telling people what he learned growing up in Jersey City has helped him reach the top of the college basketball world. The UConn men's head basketball coach has led the Huskies to back-to-back Final Fours for the first time in program history.  UConn's dominant run to Glendale, AZ, was capped off with a second-half avalanche of points in the Huskies' 77-52 win over Illinois in the Elite Eight on Saturday, Mar. 30. And the Hurley family is a basketball dynasty in the Garden State, started by Dan's father Bob Hurley Sr. at the now-closed St. Anthony High Sch…
Movie Filmed Across Mass Picks Up 5 Oscar Nominations Movie Filmed Across Mass Picks Up 5 Oscar Nominations
Movie Filmed Across Mass Picks Up 5 Oscar Nominations A movie starring Paul Giamatti and with scenes filmed throughout Massachusetts was nominated for a number of Oscars, including Best Picture. “The Holdovers” was nominated for Best Actor for Giamatti, Best Actress for Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Best Original Screenplay, Best Film Editing, and Best Picture, according to IMDb. The comedy-drama follows a longtime teacher, played by Giamatti, at a prep school in Mass. Related: New Haven's Paul Giamatti Jokes About Viral In-N-Out Photo “A cranky history teacher at a remote prep school is forced to remain on campus over the holidays with a trou…
These Movies, TV Shows Filmed In Westchester Take Home Awards, Nominations These Movies, TV Shows Filmed In Westchester Take Home Awards, Nominations
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…
'Love Island' Moves Inland, Looking For Massachusetts Contestants 'Love Island' Moves Inland, Looking For Massachusetts Contestants
'Love Island' Moves Inland, Looking For Massachusetts Contestants If you have what it takes to lounge by a beach in a tropical paradise along with a dozen beautiful men and women vying for your affection, then Peacock is looking for you.  The NBC streaming service recently announced it had begun the casting process for the sixth season of the reality dating show "Love Island." Producers are looking for men and women from all parts of the country to join.  Contestants are paired up on the island and must compete as a couple. Those pairings are tested and pushed to their breaking points through challenges and shake-ups within the show.  …
‘Ted’ Prequel Series Set In Framingham Debuts On Peacock ‘Ted’ Prequel Series Set In Framingham Debuts On Peacock
‘Ted’ Prequel Series Set In Framingham Debuts On Peacock Massachusetts’ favorite sentient teddy bear, voiced by “Family Guy” creator Seth MacFarlane, returns with a seven-episode limited series on Peacock. MacFarlane reprises his role in the “Ted” TV series, a prequel to the hit film franchise set in Framingham. “It’s 1993, and Ted’s (MacFarlane) moment of fame has passed,” a description of the show reads. “He’s now living back home in Framingham, Massachusetts with his best friend, 16-year-old John Bennett (Max Burkholder), along with John’s parents, Matty and Susan (Scott Grimes and Alanna Ubach) and cousin Blaire (Giorgia Whigham).” All s…
Fredericksburg Dad Wins 'The Voice' Fredericksburg Dad Wins 'The Voice'
Fredericksburg Dad Wins 'The Voice' Michael Huntley has won "The Voice." The Fredericksburg, VA dad, who brought his 6-year-old daughter on stage earlier in the season to choose his coach, sang “Another Love" by Tom Odell and "Higher" by Creed for his last performances before votes were cast. On the second finale night, Huntley performed "Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door" by Bob Dylan as a duet with coach Niall Horan. The final two came down to Huntley and Ruby Leigh. Then Huntley's name was called. He erupted in tears of joy. Host Carson Daly reveals the winner of Season 24 of The Voice. Watch The Voice on NBC and streamin…
Gwen Stefani Thinks 21-Year-Old Galloway Singer Who Won 'The Voice' Battle Has Star Quality Gwen Stefani Thinks 21-Year-Old Galloway Singer Who Won 'The Voice' Battle Has Star Quality
Gwen Stefani Thinks 21-Year-Old Galloway Singer Who Won 'The Voice' Battle Has Star Quality A 21-year-old New Jersey native is impressing judges on NBC's "The Voice." Mara Justine, who hails from Galloway, won a singing battle as she harmonized with Claudia B., 25, in their rendition of "Son of a Preacher Man" on the Tuesday, Oct. 31 episode. Reba McEntire was the only judge who preferred Claudia's performance, but was impressed by both singers' talent given their ages. Niall Horan, Gwen Stefani, and John Legend — who coaches both women — all agreed the Mara ultimately won that battle. Niall and Gwen both called it "flawless," and Gwen noted Mara's star quality. Claudia B.…
'You Were Absolutely Brilliant': Berklee Grad Floors Judges On 'The Voice' 'You Were Absolutely Brilliant': Berklee Grad Floors Judges On 'The Voice'
'You Were Absolutely Brilliant': Berklee Grad Floors Judges On 'The Voice' A 2021 Berklee College of Music put her training to the test Monday night, Oct. 30, during an "absolutely brilliant" performance on NBC's musical competition series “The Voice.” Taylor Deneen took on AZÁN during the show's battle round. They both performed Chloe x Halle’s “Do It." During the round, coaches Reba McEntire, Niall Horan, Gwen Stefani, and the duet’s own coach, John Legend, pick two members of their team to perform one song together. The better performance moves on to the knockout round. The Voice “Taylor, I thought you were absolutely brilliant. To be honest, I didn’t hear…
SNL Alum Pete Davidson Set To Perform In Albany SNL Alum Pete Davidson Set To Perform In Albany
SNL Alum Pete Davidson Set To Perform In Albany Comedian Pete Davidson is coming to town. The 29-year-old Saturday Night Live alum is set to perform three stand-up comedy shows in New York in the coming weeks. Capital Region First up will be the Capital Region, where Davidson will perform two shows at Albany’s Hart Theatre at the Egg on Thursday, Oct. 26. Long Island He’s then scheduled to take the stage on Long Island Monday, Nov. 6, for two shows at Huntington’s The Paramount, at 7 and 9 p.m. Davidson has been cracking up comedy crowds since 2013, a year before he landed the cast member gig at SNL. He spent eight years at the …
Pete Davidson Coming to BergenPAC, Red Bank's Count Basie Pete Davidson Coming to BergenPAC, Red Bank's Count Basie
Pete Davidson Coming to BergenPAC, Red Bank's Count Basie New Jersey has three Pete Davidson shows ahead. The 29-year-old comic has booked two shows at Red Bank's Hackensack Meridian Health Theater at Count Basie on Saturday, Nov. 18, and one show at BergenPAC in Englewood on Sunday, Nov. 19. Davidson, who is hosting "Saturday Night Live" on Oct. 14, will be in the Garden State as part of his stand-up comedy tour across the U.S. The comic was a cast member on SNL from 2-14 to 2022, and is the creator, executive producer, writer and star of Peacock's critically acclaimed comedy "Bupkis." Click here for BergenPAC tickets and here for Red Bank…
College Football Player From DC Stars On USA's Love Island: 'Let The Dog Loose' College Football Player From DC Stars On USA's Love Island: 'Let The Dog Loose'
College Football Player From DC Stars On USA's Love Island: 'Let The Dog Loose' He's a dog, on and off the field. That's what Keenan Annuay says about himself, anyway. The 23-year-old Washington DC college football player is among the five islanders on Season Five of "Love Island USA." Set in Fiji, the features a new group of "sexy singles" searching for love in a villa. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Love Island (@loveislandusa) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Love Island (@loveislandusa) They must couple up with other islanders who arrive ove…
Emmys 2023: Nassau Natives Honored For Work In ‘Succession’, 'Abbott Elementary', More Emmys 2023: Nassau Natives Honored For Work In ‘Succession’, 'Abbott Elementary', More
Emmys 2023: Nassau 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…
(Watch) Blind Fitchburg Singer Has 'America's Got Talent' Judges Raving: 'Magical' (Watch) Blind Fitchburg Singer Has 'America's Got Talent' Judges Raving: 'Magical'
(Watch) Blind Fitchburg Singer Has 'America's Got Talent' Judges Raving: 'Magical' "America's Got Talent" judges couldn't get enough of Lavender Darcangelo, a 27-year-old woman from Worcester County, on Tuesday night's episode, July 11.  The blind and autistic woman Fitchburg resident had one of the most electric performances of the season with her rendition of Irene Cara's "Out Here On My Own." “That was sensational,” Simon Cowell said. “Everything about that was just magical. Magical. You have such a talent. You have such an amazing personality. “This is an audition I’ll never forget." Lavender Darcangelo receives the Golden Buzzer from Heidi Klum for her perform…
Stud Leesburg Golfer, 21, Tees Off Thursday At US Open Stud Leesburg Golfer, 21, Tees Off Thursday At US Open
Stud Leesburg Golfer, 21, Tees Off Thursday At US Open Loudoun County native Michael Brennan didn’t take long to make his impact on the PGA Tour. The 21-year-old stunned with Tuscarora High School in Leesburg before taking his talents to Wake Forest University.  He was front and center in Tinseltown during the opening round of the tournament, where he shot a +4 during his debut at a major championship. Ironically, Rickie Fowler’s record-setting performance comes a decade after he signed a photo for Brennan, who once dressed up in one of the golfer’s notoriously bright-colored outfit for Halloween in 2012. 2012: Dresses up like Rickie Fowle…
Peacock On The Lam In Charlton; Police Searching For Its Owner Peacock On The Lam In Charlton; Police Searching For Its Owner
Peacock On The Lam In Charlton; Police Searching For Its Owner Charlton police say they captured a peacock on Monday, June 12, and hope to track down its owner.  The beautiful bird was found wandering around Colicum Lane and Nichols Drive on Monday.  Happy Monday! We have two animals that are looking for their owners today. First up - this beautiful peacock that has... Posted by Charlton Police Department on Monday, June 12, 2023 If this is your peacock, or you know who it belongs to, contact Animal Control at  508–248–2398 to claim your bird. 
Daily Voice Goes Hollywood: Award-Winning Movie 'Tar' Features DV As Trusted News Source Daily Voice Goes Hollywood: Award-Winning Movie 'Tar' Features DV As Trusted News Source
Daily Voice Goes Hollywood: Award-Winning Movie 'Tar' Features DV As Trusted News Source Producers of the 2022 movie "Tar" clearly agree that Daily Voice is the best-trusted source for news in the region. Watch the award-winning film and you'll know why. About an hour and 30 minutes into the movie, the main character, Lydia Tar (played by actress Cate Blanchett) visits one of Daily Voice's 47 separate websites in New York, covering the Northern Westchester County village of Mount Kisco, looking for information on a student she's accused of abusing. It appears the film used the Daily Voice template to draft the news report that informed Tar of her victim's sudden and unexpected…
Virginia Teen Stuns On 'The Voice' Virginia Teen Stuns On 'The Voice'
Virginia Teen Stuns On 'The Voice' A 17-year-old Loudon County girl is on her way to stardom after stunning judges on NBC's "The Voice." Mary Kate Connor took the stage on the popular singing show with a rendition of "Stars" by Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, getting judges Blake Shelton and Kelly Clarkson to immediately turn around for her. "You just nailed it, like dead on, like a younger Brandi Carlile," stated judge Kelly Clarkson. "Your voice is very soft and angelic but also it's funny when you say North Carolina...," Blake Shelton said, before Mary Kate interrupts him. "It's Virginia." Mary Kate Connor perfor…
NJ's Michael B. Jordan Hosting SNL Tonight NJ's Michael B. Jordan Hosting SNL Tonight
NJ's Michael B. Jordan Hosting SNL Tonight Former New Jersey resident Michael B. Jordan is hosting "Saturday Night Live" on Jan. 28. Jordan grew up in California but later moved to Newark, where he attended Newark Arts High School and played basketball. His mom continued working at the school as a teacher for many years.  Michael B. Jordan hosts Saturday Night Live on January 28, 2023, with musical guest Lil Baby. Saturday Night Live. Stream now on Peacock: https://pck.tv/3uQxh4q Subscribe to SNL: https://goo.gl/tUsXwM Stream Current Full Episodes: http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live WATCH PAST SNL SEASONS Google Play - h…
Hey Northern Westchester Extras, Here's When 'Poker Face' Will Be Premiering On Peacock Hey Northern Westchester Extras, Here's When 'Poker Face' Will Be Premiering On Peacock
Hey Northern Westchester Extras, Here's When 'Poker Face' Will Be Premiering On Peacock Hey, all of you hundreds, maybe thousands of extras who worked on the upcoming series "Poker Face," which was filmed throughout the Hudson Valley, you'll get to see yourself on TV pretty soon. Peacock announced last week the 10-part series starring Natasha Lyonne will air on Peacock on Thursday, Jan. 26. The murder-mystery series, which was based out of  Newburgh’s Umbra studios, was filmed throughout the Hudson Valley for much of this year with locations in Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, and Ulster counties, according to Laurent Rejto, director of the Hudson Valley Film Commission. L…
Casting Call For Baby Boomers To Appear In Drama Filming In Orange County Casting Call For Baby Boomers To Appear In Drama Filming In Orange County
Casting Call For Baby Boomers To Appear In Drama Filming In Orange County Baby boomers who have the acting bug biting now have a chance to get their foot in the door with a part as an extra in a new Peacock series. The upcoming series, "Poker Face," is filming in Orange and Dutchess counties, with a home base in Newburgh, the Dutchess County Film Commission said. They are currently seeking Hudson Valley locals or paid work as extras, the commission said. Parts include:  Men and Women (50s-70s) to portray dinner theater patrons between Friday, June 17 to Thursday, June 23. Men and Women (60+) to portray retirement home residents between Monday, June 27 to …
Casting Call: Peacock Show Filming In Walden Needs Extras Casting Call: Peacock Show Filming In Walden Needs Extras
Casting Call: Peacock Show Filming In Walden Needs Extras Calling all wannabe actors of all ages. A new TV series streaming on Peacock -- "Poker Face" -- is looking for extras from ages 9 to adults to play restaurant customers and staff. The show, which stars Benjamin Bratt and Natasha Lyonne, is looking to cast local Orange County adults and kids between the ages of 9-13 years old, according to the Orange County Film/Tourism and the Hudson Valley Film Commission. The roles, the commission said, are best for anyone living within 30 minutes of Newburgh and Walden. The dates run from Monday, May 16 through Thursday, May 26. For kids parts, pa…
New Jersey Boychoir Sings Alongside Michael Bublé (VIDEO) New Jersey Boychoir Sings Alongside Michael Bublé (VIDEO)
New Jersey Boychoir Sings Alongside Michael Bublé (Video) A New Jersey boy choir got the once-in-a-lifetime chance to sing alongside Canadian pop singer Michael Bublé on national television. The Princeton Boychoir appeared with Bublé in his most recently NBC Christmas special, “Christmas in the City,” on Dec. 6, New Jersey Stage reports. The group’s members range from ages 9 to 13 and shared the stage with Bublé for his grand finale — a modern version of yuletide classic, Silent Night. The concert will be re-aired on Dec. 22 at 10 p.m. It will also be available for streaming on NBC.com and Peacock. Meanwhile, the singing group, launched in Fall …
Gabby Petito Documentary To Debut This Week Gabby Petito Documentary To Debut This Week
Gabby Petito Documentary To Debut This Week The NBC streaming platform Peacock has released a trailer for a new documentary that is set to debut this week about the disappearance and death of 22-year-old Gabby Petito. "The Murder of Gabby Petito: Truth, Lies and Social Media," will premiere on the streaming service on Friday, Dec. 17. The trailer shows the documentary will feature exclusive interviews with Petito's family, and discuss the large response on social media after Petito was reported missing in September. Peacock said in the first interview for the documentary, Petito's parents "reflect on the life of their daughter, shar…
Here's How Netflix Is Now Cracking Down On Password Sharing Here's How Netflix Is Now Cracking Down On Password Sharing
Here's How Netflix Is Now Cracking Down On Password Sharing Netflix is testing ways to stop customers from sharing the service they purchased with people living outside the paying subscriber’s home. In some markets, including Australia, Netflix interrupts streaming on home televisions where there is no registered user. When Netflix detects this, the screen turns black with a couple of white print sentences including: “If you don’t live with the owner of this account, you need your own account to keep watching.” The streaming video service is offering new customers a free 30-day trial. For years streaming services such as Netflix and HBO Max hav…