Keep an eye out for these North Jersey spots in ‘The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live’
Fans of the new “The Walking Dead”‘ series “The Ones Who Live” may see familiar North Jersey locations this season. The spinoff series that premiered on Feb. 25 as Andrew Lincoln and Dana Gurira reprise their roles as Rick and Michonne reported spending $68 million in New Jersey for labor, goods and services while filming and reported hiring 469 residents for cast and crew members, according to the New Jersey Economic Development Authority.
‘Wu-Tang: An American Saga’ Stars Come To Newark For Free Screening
Last week, Newark city officials hosted a free screening of “Wu-Tang: An American Saga” at Newark Symphony Hall.
Newark Mayor: ‘We’re Ready for Our Close-Up’
This city is enjoying its post-pandemic popularity as one of North Jersey’s most photogenic backdrops for new movies and television shows.
Lionsgate studio in Newark could qualify for tax break up to $100M
A $194 million film and television studio being built in Newark could qualify for up to $100 million in state subsidies as part of a deal approved Dec. 21. That comes on the heels of Netflix’s plans to spend over $850 million to redevelop nearly 300 acres of the former Fort Monmouth complex into its own studio complex.
“The Best Man: The Final Chapters,” Filmed In Jersey, Premiered on Peacock on December 22
The latest installment of the popular and successful The Best Manfranchise returned to New Jersey for the filming of its conclusion. The Best Man: The Final Chapters will bring viewers up-to-date on the lives of its endearing characters Lance (Morris Chestnut), Shelby (Melissa De Sousa), Harper (Taye Diggs), Candy (Regina Hall), Quentin (Terrence Howard), Robyn (Sanaa Lathan), Jordan (Nia Long), and Julian (Harold Perrineau). Relationships evolve and past grievances resurface in the unpredictable stages of midlife crisis meets midlife renaissance.