Category: Film and Tv Production in New Jersey

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Forget Hollywood: A Sleek New Film Studio Just Opened Minutes From NJ’s $1B Netflix Campus

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Hollywood on the Jersey Shore: New Full-Service Film Studio Launches Next Door to Netflix

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Long Branch, NJ, Move over, California—the Jersey Shore is officially cementing its status as the East Coast’s next great entertainment capital.

As a massive, multi-billion-dollar production boom reshapes the state, independent creators and major production companies are planting permanent roots in local communities. The latest milestone? Unlimited Studios has announced the grand opening of its brand-new, high-level production facility in Long Branch, New Jersey.

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Steven Spielberg’s New Sci-Fi Movie Just Spent $34M Filming in NJ

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Why Steven Spielberg Just Dropped $34 Million on His New Sci-Fi Blockbuster in New Jersey

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Jersey City NJ, The truth is officially out. Steven Spielberg’s highly anticipated alien sci-fi thriller, “Disclosure Day,” has officially hit theaters, and it brought a massive economic windfall to the Garden State.

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Filming at the Barn Original Restaurant in Wyckoff

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This Historic 1700s Bergen County Landmark Is Transforming Into a Movie Set (And You Can Be In It)

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Wyckoff NJ, An iconic piece of North Jersey history is about to get its close-up. A team of local, independent filmmakers is converging on Wyckoff, New Jersey, to shoot a brand-new movie project. The chosen backdrop? The Barn Original, a famously historic Bergen County restaurant with roots stretching all the way back to the American Revolutionary era.

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Move Over L.A.: How New Jersey Became the Hub of ‘Hollywood East’

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‘Why Hollywood Is Leaving L.A. for New Jersey’s ‘Hollywood East’

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Ridgewood NJ, The geography of the entertainment industry is shifting. While Los Angeles has long held the crown as the movie capital of the world, a quiet revolution is taking place on the East Coast. Major entertainment powerhouses like Netflix, Paramount, and Lionsgate are pivoting away from Southern California and planting permanent flags in New Jersey.

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Forget Hollywood: Why High-Paying Netflix Jobs Are Triggering Intense NJ Real Estate Bidding Wars

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The Netflix Effect: Why This Suburban NJ Home Just Sold for $500K Over Asking Price

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Little Siler NJ, What happens when a Hollywood streaming giant plants its roots in suburban New York City? It sends the local real estate market into absolute overdrive.

A stunning five-bedroom residence in the quiet borough of Little Silver, New Jersey, recently shattered expectations by trading hands for a whopping $2.6 million. That is a staggering $500,000 (or 24%) above its original $2.1 million asking price—and local experts say this is just the beginning of a massive economic shift known as “The Netflix Effect.”

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What’s Filming in Ridgewood? Everything We Know About the New Susan Sarandon Drama

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Hollywood in Bergen County: Susan Sarandon and William H. Macy Film New Indie Drama in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, The streets of Ridgewood, New Jersey, were transformed into a bustling movie set this week as residents spotted major Hollywood A-listers filming on location. Production crews took over parts of South Broad Street, Chestnut Street, and East Ridgewood Avenue to shoot scenes for an upcoming independent drama titled Exit Right.

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Anne Hathaway Reveals the New Jersey Theater That Launched Her Career

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Before the Oscars and Genovia: Anne Hathaway Credits This NJ Theater for Her Big Break

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Millburn NJ, From the iconic streets of The Devil Wears Prada to the heartbreaking melodies of Les Misérables, Anne Hathaway is a global powerhouse. But before she was winning Academy Awards, she was a young girl in Millburn, New Jersey, finding her voice at the legendary Paper Mill Playhouse.

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How Robert Pattinson Transformed from Twilight Star to Hollywood Icon

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Introduction: Robert Pattinson’s Transformative Career

Robert Pattinson has evolved from a promising British actor to a global Hollywood icon, known for his ability to navigate both blockbuster hits and critically acclaimed independent films. His career reflects a journey of perseverance, adaptability, and artistic exploration. While many first recognized him as the brooding Edward Cullen in the Twilight saga, robert pattinson has intentionally diversified his roles, embracing challenging characters and experimental storytelling. His story is a testament to the power of talent, strategic career choices, and a willingness to take risks in pursuit of artistic growth.

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Hollywood East: How New Jersey’s $833M Film Boom is Overtaking the West Coast

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The New Hollywood: Inside New Jersey’s Billion-Dollar Film Revolution

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Ridgewood NJ, Move over, Los Angeles. The Garden State is no longer just the backdrop for mob dramas and reality TV—it has officially become “Hollywood East.” With over $833 million pumped into the state economy in 2024 alone, and projections for 2025 soaring even higher, New Jersey is experiencing a cinematic gold rush. From the streets of Paterson to the shores of Cape May, the world’s biggest studios are betting billions on NJ.

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OpenAI Kills Its Most Controversial “Game Changer”App Sora

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Is the AI Video Boom Over? Why OpenAI Just Killed Sora

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Ridgewood NJ, The viral “game changer” that terrified Hollywood is officially shutting down amidst deepfake controversy and shifting priorities.

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Netflix is Officially Hiring in NJ: How to Land a Role at the New Fort Monmouth Mega-Studio

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Netflix Kicks Off Hiring at Fort Monmouth as NJ’s Film & TV “Gold Rush” Begins

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Ridgewood NJ, Hollywood is no longer a cross-country flight away—it’s moving into the Garden State. From the historic streets of Paterson to the shores of Long Branch, New Jersey is undergoing a massive cinematic transformation. With billion-dollar investments from Netflix, Lionsgate, and Paramount, the “East Coast Hollywood” is officially open for business, and they are looking for local talent.

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New Jersey’s 2026 Film Boom: See the Newest ‘Film Ready’ List

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Lights, Camera, NJ! 15 New Towns Named ‘Film Ready’ as Hollywood Moves East

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TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey is officially cementing its status as “Hollywood East.” On March 11, 2026, the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVC) announced the addition of 15 new municipalities to its prestigious “Film Ready Communities” (FRC) cohort.

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Mike Colter and Hamilton Star Spotted Filming New CBS Drama at Hasbrouck Heights IHOP

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“Luke Cage” in the IHOP? Mike Colter and Star-Studded Cast Spotted Filming in Hasbrouck Heights

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Hasbrouck Heights NJ, if you were grabbing a Short Stack at the Route 17 IHOP in Hasbrouck Heights on Monday, March 9, you might have been an accidental extra in a major television production.

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Paramount Wins the Streaming War: What the $110B Warner Bros. Discovery Deal Means for Hollywood

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The deal creates one of the world’s largest entertainment conglomerates

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Ridgewood NJ, The dust has finally settled on one of the most high-stakes bidding wars in entertainment history. After months of intense speculation and aggressive counter-offers, Paramount Skydance has officially emerged as the winner in the race to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD).

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AMC Stock Hits Record Low as Movie Attendance Plummets

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The End of an Era? AMC May Close More New Jersey Movie Theaters as Stock Hits Record Low

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Paramus NJ, Going to the movies in New Jersey might soon look a lot different. AMC Theatres, the largest cinema chain in the world and a staple of Garden State malls, has issued a stark warning: more locations are on the chopping block.

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