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How New Jersey Has Become “Hollywood East”
Due to tax incentives and a variety of locations and services, New Jersey has grown into one of the most popular destinations for film and television productions.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Filming in Newark on 9/10
New Jersey has emerged as a hotspot for the film industry, with the filming of new projects being spotted in towns like Montclair, Hoboken, and more each week. This coming week, Newark streets will be transformed into a Hollywood set, as The Devil Wears Prada 2 is set to film in the Brick City on September 10th.
Emmy-winning game show with Jimmy Fallon and Keke Palmer, now filmed in N.J., renewed for another season
“Password,” the Emmy-winning NBC celebrity game show with Keke Palmer and Jimmy Fallon, is headed into another season. The network recently announced the show’s third season renewal after the series filmed in New Jersey.
Lights, Camera, Action In Newark: Filming Boom Continues In NJ’s Largest City
Newark has been seeing a movie and television renaissance in recent years, with a high-profile roster of blockbusters shooting footage in the city. With two film studios reportedly in the works – the Lionsgate facility and a Whoopi Goldberg-led project – the Brick City may be about to experience a lot more to come.
Newark in talks with Whoopi Goldberg’s partners for production studio
In the latest potential development in Newark’s goal to become a kind of Hollywood East after celluloid film was born there 138 years ago, the city announced Friday that its people were talking to Whoopi Goldberg’s people about creating “a major studio presence” in the city.
Newark’s Bold Move: Proposed Film Studio and Affordable Housing Project with Whoopi Goldberg‘s MBS Group
Mayor Ras J. Baraka recently announced that the City of Newark is in active discussions to establish a major film and TV studio presence in Newark. This proposed project will be a significant step in positioning Newark as a premier hub for television and film production on the East Coast, generating new jobs, affordable housing, and economic growth through the arts and entertainment sectors.
Whoopi Goldberg-Led ‘Hollywood Studio’ May Be Coming To NJ’s Largest City
Newark is trying to bring a “Whoopi Goldberg-led Hollywood studio” to the city, officials announced Friday. Mayor Ras Baraka said the ongoing talks are part of the effort to “bring Newark full circle” to its early days as the world’s film capital.
Newark eyes studio deal with EGOT Goldberg, MBS Group
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka announced May 9 that the city is in active discussions with The MBS Group, the world’s largest studio services and infrastructure company, and its partner Whoopi Inc., led by Goldberg, to establish a major studio presence in Newark.
Newark launches Office of Film and Television, builds on N.J.’s production boom
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka on Wednesday announced the newly created Office of Film and Television, a specialized agency dedicated to facilitating film, television and multimedia production in the city.