Category: Film and Tv Production in New Jersey

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Blockbuster Move: Netflix Transforms Fort Monmouth into $1 Billion East Coast Production Hub

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Netflix is Building ‘Hollywood East’ in NJ: The $1 Billion Fort Monmouth Studio is Set to Change Everything

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OCEANPORT, NJ – New Jersey is officially reclaiming its title as a pioneer in the entertainment industry. Netflix, the undisputed market leader in streaming with over 300 million subscribers, is making a monumental $1 billion investment to convert the former U.S. Army base, Fort Monmouth, into a massive, state-of-the-art film and television production campus.

This development is poised to redefine the East Coast’s entertainment landscape, promising a surge in job creation, billions in economic output, and a dramatic boost to the local economy in Monmouth County.

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Is a New Media Giant on the Horizon? Paramount Skydance Eyes Warner Bros. Discovery

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The streaming wars just got a lot more interesting

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Ridgewood NJ, In a move that could reshape the entertainment industry, sources say Paramount Skydance is preparing a bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). The news sent shockwaves through Wall Street, with WBD’s stock surging over 28%—its best day ever.

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Support Ridgewood Artist Eric Santoli’s “Eric En Plein Air” Painting & Travel Series on Public Television

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Local artist and educator Eric Santoli is turning to the community for support as he launches his new project, Eric En Plein Air, an instructional painting and travel series designed for public television. Santoli has started a GoFundMe campaign to raise the necessary funds to bring this vision to life.

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New Jersey Film Commission Wins First-Ever International Award for Bob Dylan Biopic “A Complete Unknown”

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Trenton NJ, the New Jersey Motion Picture & Television Commission has earned its first Outstanding Film Commission Award, marking a milestone moment for the Garden State’s growing reputation as a film hub. The honor was presented on August 23, 2025, at the 12th Annual Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) Awards in Santa Monica, California.

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Adam Sandler’s Happy Gilmore 2 Breaks Records in New Jersey: $152.5M Spent Filming Across 31 Towns

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Ridgewood, NJ — Adam Sandler’s long-awaited sequel, Happy Gilmore 2, has become New Jersey’s biggest film production to date, with a staggering $152.5 million qualified spend during its 64 days of filming across the Garden State, according to the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission.

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How to Remove Background from Video: The Ultimate Guide for Clean, Professional Clips

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In the world of digital content, video is king. Whether you’re a YouTuber, social media influencer, educator, or marketing professional, producing high-quality videos is essential. One of the most powerful ways to elevate your video content is by removing or replacing the background. This technique allows for cleaner visuals, dynamic effects, and better viewer engagement. But how do you remove background from video without expensive equipment or advanced editing skills?

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Lights , Camera, Action: Ridgewood Becoming a Hotspot for New Jersey’s Film Industry

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – Don’t be surprised if you spot camera crews, bright lights, or even a few familiar faces in Ridgewood this summer! Several readers noticed a sign at the Ridgewood Park & Ride stating that from July 28 through August 12, the south lot will be permit parking only.

But here’s the twist – it’s not for commuter permits. According to a reliable source, Netflix will be using the parking lot during filming. Whether it’s serving as a production base or an actual filming location remains unclear, but one thing’s certain: Ridgewood is buzzing with entertainment activity.

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Bergen County Academy students will be honored at ceremony, in partnership with Optimum and local officials

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Hackensack NJ, C-SPAN will visit Bergen County Academies in Hackensack, New Jersey on Friday, May 30 at 1:45pm to celebrate and honor students for their Honorable Mention winning entries in C-SPAN’s annual student video documentary competition, StudentCam. C-SPAN and Optimum, the leading provider of fiber internet, mobile, and TV services, will join the community in recognizing the winners as well as their teacher, Scott Lang, who served as their StudentCam adviser, at an assembly of classmates, teachers, family members, and elected officials.

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New Jersey Tax Credits Should Support American Musicians, Not Subsidize Foreign Scoring Work, Musicians’ Union Leaders Say

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Paterson NJ,  New Jersey members of the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) applauded the introduction of Senate Bill 4392 sponsored by Senator Joseph Lagana (D-38) and Assembly Bill A4382, sponsored by Assemblyman William Sampson IV, that would close a loophole in the Garden State Film and Digital Media Jobs Act that would prevent recipients of the state film and digital media production tax credit from using tax credits to outsource scoring work to foreign countries.

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Netflix Breaks Ground on Massive New Jersey Studio Campus

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OCEANPORT, NJ — Netflix is making a blockbuster investment in New Jersey with the development of a massive film and television production campus that could redefine the state’s entertainment landscape. The streaming giant is transforming Fort Monmouth into one of the East Coast’s most ambitious production hubs — a move poised to boost both job creation and local economic growth.

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How Trump’s “Hollywood Tariffs” Could Boost Film Production in New Jersey

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Trump’s “Hollywood Tariffs” Could Spark a New Golden Age for New Jersey’s Film Industry

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Ridgewood NJ, President Donald Trump’s proposed “Hollywood Tariffs”—a plan to impose economic penalties on major film productions that outsource or operate heavily outside of the United States—has stirred debate in the entertainment world. While critics in California raise alarms, film advocates in New Jersey see a potential economic windfall.

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Filming in New Jersey, The King of Con Docuseries

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Filming in New Jersey, The King of Con Docuseries

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Filming in New Jersey , Invest in THE KING OF CON: The True Tale of Thomas Giacomaro: Con Man, Mob Guy, Fugitive, FBI Informant. Over $431,605 raised !

Dining Out Jersey:

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A docuseries based on the memoir, THE KING Of CON, by Thomas Giacomaro and Natasha Stoynoff

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How to invest on #EquityCrowdfunding Site #Wefunder https://youtu.be/BHhBnzoCZRQ

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Filming in New Jersey, The King of Con Docuseries

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Filming in New Jersey , Invest in THE KING OF CON: The True Tale of Thomas Giacomaro: Con Man, Mob Guy, Fugitive, FBI Informant. Over $431,605 raised !

Dining Out Jersey:

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A docuseries based on the memoir, THE KING Of CON, by Thomas Giacomaro and Natasha Stoynoff

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How to invest on #EquityCrowdfunding Site #Wefunder https://youtu.be/BHhBnzoCZRQ

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Filming in New Jersey, The King of Con Docuseries

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Filming in New Jersey , Invest in THE KING OF CON: The True Tale of Thomas Giacomaro: Con Man, Mob Guy, Fugitive, FBI Informant. Over $431,605 raised !

Dining Out Jersey:

https://diningoutjersey.com/magazine/#flipbook-df_10680/29/

A docuseries based on the memoir, THE KING Of CON, by Thomas Giacomaro and Natasha Stoynoff

https://wefunder.com/the.king.of.con.docuseries.2022

How to invest on #EquityCrowdfunding Site #Wefunder https://youtu.be/BHhBnzoCZRQ