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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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Paramount’s New “East Coast Hollywood”: 1888 Studios Breaks Ground in Bayonne

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Is New Jersey becoming the new Hollywood?

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Bayone NJ, On a historic, snow-covered afternoon, officials gathered at the foot of the Bayonne Bridge to break ground on 1888 Studios—set to become the largest television and film production campus in New Jersey and one of the biggest in the United States.

Backbacked by industry giant Paramount, this $1.2 billion redevelopment of the former Texaco oil refinery site is more than just a construction project; it is a signal that the Garden State is reclaiming its title as the global birthplace of film.

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