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fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago
Film

A Century of Life in the City, at the Movies

Films about working people and immigrants in New York City reveal poverty, social exclusion, and diverse cultural experiences across more than a century of cinema.
fromBored Panda
1 month ago
New York City

96 Historical And Modern Photos That Reveal How New York Has Changed

An Instagram feed displays side-by-side historical and contemporary photos that reveal how New York City’s streets, skyline, and neighborhoods have changed over time.
Travel
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Travel is hell. You should staycation in New York.

New Yorkers can enjoy local alternatives to travel, avoiding long waits and high costs associated with vacations.
New York City
fromGothamist
1 week ago

What would you miss about New York City if you left?

New Yorkers cherish unique local experiences, especially food and community connections, which define their love for the city.
Berlin
fromStraight Up | Jan Herman
1 month ago

Looking Back at NYC with Nostalgia and Dismay

Three writers reflect on their New York City experiences with nostalgia and concern from their current homes in Switzerland and Germany.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
4 days ago

New York's Big Studio Land Grab, City Makes Play For Soundstage Crown

New York's film and TV production is rapidly expanding with new soundstages and studios across the boroughs, attracting significant investment and talent.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Verge subscribers: Join us for a movie night in New York City, hosted by The Vergecast

A special screening of Sneakers will be held in New York City for Verge subscribers, featuring a discussion with Vergecast hosts.
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

"The Drama" Struggles to Justify Its Combustible Premise

In a bustling Boston café, Charlie is instantly smitten with Emma, who is quietly reading a novel. He approaches her, gushing about the book, only to realize she hasn't heard him.
Film
NYC music
fromTime Out New York
3 days ago

Watch: Costumed 'Gilded Age' actors were just spotted filming the new season in NYC

Filming for season 4 of the Gilded Age includes scenes in NYC, with opportunities for background actors of all ages and ethnicities.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Life imitates art: Man shot in Manhattan's Flatiron District steps from set of TV show CIA | amNewYork

A security guard was shot in the Flatiron District of Manhattan in broad daylight near a film crew for CIA.
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 week ago

Artist Residence and Studio in NY / Horizontal Design

A six-year design journey began when director Bing Ju met artist Emily and her husband Wolf, who share a deep understanding of Eastern philosophy.
London music
fromVulture
1 week ago

Vulture Festival Is Joining Tribeca Festival

Vulture Festival will return to L.A. this summer as part of Tribeca Festival's 25th anniversary.
#independent-cinema
Independent films
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

It's Art House Cinema Week in NYC, and tickets are free

New York's first Art House Cinema Week runs March 20-26, offering discounts and free tickets at 30+ independent theaters to support small businesses and the film industry.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
2 weeks ago

Beloved Indie Cinema Moving Out Of Brooklyn, Owner Confirms

Stuart Cinema and Café, New York's first Black Latina-owned movie theater, relocates from Greenpoint to Long Island City with expanded facilities and upgraded amenities.
Berlin
fromTime Out New York
3 weeks ago

NYC is giving out 5,000 free movie tickets during the new Art House Cinema Week

NYC's inaugural Art House Cinema Week offers 5,000 free tickets to 30 independent theaters from March 20-26 for eligible New Yorkers including teachers, students, military personnel, and low-income families.
fromHoodline
6 days ago

NYC Alliance Signs 11-Year Lease at 1441 Broadway in Midtown

"The expansion positions NYC Alliance for continued growth while strengthening its design, showroom and operational presence in the historic fashion corridor," Peter Braus said, according to the New York Post.
NYC real estate
Photography
fromColossal
2 weeks ago

Nostalgia and Decay Meet Theatricality in Andrew Moore's Dramatic Photos

Andrew Moore's atmospheric photographs capture timeless landscapes and interiors that evoke a mysterious past through decay, lighting, and absence of people.
Berlin
fromGrazia USA
2 weeks ago

Inside The Plaza: Why The Plaza Is Still New York's Most Iconic Hotel & the Experiences That Make It Worth the Stay

The Plaza Hotel, standing at Fifth Avenue and Central Park South since 1907, remains deeply integral to New York's identity as a symbol of elegance, glamour, and the city's enduring cultural significance.
NYC music
fromVariety
2 weeks ago

Embassy Studios Opens Creative Production Complex in Midtown Manhattan

Embassy Studios opened a new production complex in Midtown Manhattan offering recording, mixing, mastering, and end-to-end production services for music, film, podcasting, and creative projects.
London
fromInsideHook
3 weeks ago

"Love Story" Has Made Tribeca Even More of a Destination

The miniseries Love Story: John F Kennedy Jr & Carolyn Bessette has increased visitor traffic to Tribeca, with diners requesting specific tables at the Odeon restaurant associated with the real-life couple.
Independent films
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Coney Island Film School to host first-ever student film festival this weekend in Brooklyn | amNewYork

The Coney Island Film School's inaugural student film festival showcases diverse experimental films from students of varying experience levels, led by filmmaker Dylan Mars Greenberg.
Television
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Movie cameo sensation Radioman steps into his first starring role | amNewYork

Craig Castaldo, known as Radioman, has appeared in over 300 films after his accidental discovery on a movie set, becoming a beloved Hollywood icon recognizable by his signature boombox.
Film
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

The New Yorker Wins an Oscar in a Tie!

A tie occurred in the Best Live Action Short Film category at the Oscars, with 'Two People Exchanging Saliva' sharing the award, marking only the seventh tie in Academy Awards history.
fromCN Traveller
3 weeks ago

'Love Story' brings '90s New York back to life - these are the spots you can still visit

Love Story was based on Elizabeth Beller's book Once Upon a Time, which was helpful, but in a lot of ways Black Rabbit was more 'real' than Love Story because it was entirely fictional. I come from a research background so there's always a lot of research involved, whether it's photographs or books.
NYC LGBT
Photography
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

Films Are Fantasies. Here Are Their Realities.

Atsushi Nishijima, an on-set stills photographer, has documented major films over the past decade and a half, capturing candid moments between takes on sets directed by prominent filmmakers.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
4 weeks ago

Inside the Los Angeles real estate owned and occupied by Warner Bros and Paramount

A potential Paramount-Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would consolidate significant Los Angeles real estate holdings, with Warner Bros. controlling 4.1 million square feet primarily in Burbank and Paramount owning approximately 1.85 million square feet.
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

New York Through The Eyes Of "You Got Older" Star Nina White

I am very partial to Cha Pa's Noodle and Grill on 52nd. I love their whole menu, but particularly their pho, and the service is always incredibly fast. You can get in and out between shows with plenty of time to take a nap or wander the streets of Midtown before your evening call time.
NYC music
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

Where to See a Movie in Los Angeles, the Heart of American Cinema

Los Angeles is home to more than a dozen one-of-a-kind cinemas that operate on their own terms. Some of these theaters have been around for 100 years, and in classic LA fashion some of them are owned by living LA legends-think Quentin Tarantino and Kyle Ng. Kristen Stewart recently announced she's also jumping into the mix with her purchase of Los Angeles's Highland Theatre.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
7 years ago

Character-filled Buster Keaton haunt sells in Hancock Park

The two-story Italian Revival estate was built in 1923, the same year the couple made the movie "Our Hospitality." An arched doorway opens to a grand foyer with a period chandelier and a wrought-iron staircase. The 6,502 square feet of living space includes a formal dining room, a center-island kitchen, a wine room and a guest house for a total of five bedrooms and six bathrooms.
Boston real estate
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

From New York to Hollywood: Inside look at how the Oscar statues get their golden shine

Epner Technology in Brooklyn has exclusively gold-plated Oscar statues for the past decade using electroplating with 24-carat gold also found in the James Webb Space Telescope.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
1 month ago

Honor partners with legendary video camera maker ARRI

Honor and ARRI partnered to bring cinema-grade video recording capabilities to smartphones, enabling professional-quality mobile capture with authentic cinematic aesthetics.
New York City
fromAol
3 weeks ago

True Facts About New York That Sound Totally Fake

New York City contains remarkable hidden historical artifacts, linguistic diversity, abandoned infrastructure, and extraordinary real estate value beneath its famous surface.
fromLos Angeles Times
35 years ago

Pickfair, Relic of Golden Age of Hollywood, Razed

Pickfair, which grew from a $3,000 stable in 1911 to become a rambling, green-gabled melange of American Colonial styles, was said at one time to be the nation's second-most famous residence--after the White House.
LA real estate
Miscellaneous
fromVariety
1 month ago

Oscilloscope Buys Robert Petit's 'Underland' Documentary, Narrated by Sandra Huller and Produced by Darren Aronofsky (EXCLUSIVE)

Oscilloscope Laboratories acquired North American rights to the documentary 'Underland,' directed by Robert Petit, premiering at Tribeca 2025 with theatrical release planned for 2026.
#production-design
NYC music
fromDeadline
3 weeks ago

NYC Film Commission Offers 5,000 Free Tickets To Indie Cinemas In Weeklong Event With Art House New York

NYC launched Art House Cinema Week offering 5,000 free tickets to independent theaters March 20-26, with reduced prices and discounts for eligible residents including teachers, students, military, and low-income families.
NYC real estate
fromNew York City, NY Patch
3 weeks ago

13 Iconic NYC Event Spaces Now Available For Rent

New York City relaunched the 'Halls of the City' program, allowing residents to rent thirteen historic civic buildings for private events including weddings and parties.
fromLos Angeles Times
14 years ago

Paramount Pictures plans $700-million upgrade to Hollywood lot

We have run out of options for creating more production space," said Frederick Huntsberry, Paramount's chief operating officer. The internal expansion would create nearly 7,300 jobs during construction and accommodate 5,500 permanent workers at the studio.
LA real estate
Media industry
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

Debt Is Now One of the Most Powerful Creative Executives in Hollywood

Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery creates a combined company with $79 billion in debt that will fundamentally shape creative decisions and risk tolerance in Hollywood.
Design
fromVeranda
1 month ago

This Broadway Musical Built the New York City Skyline From Stacked Suitcases

Set designer Soutra Gilmour created a sculptural suitcase-built New York skyline for the Broadway musical Two Strangers, combining architectural elements with intimate staging that transforms throughout the production.
#nyc-movie-theaters
Film
fromNew York City, NY Patch
4 weeks ago

These NYC Movie Theaters Are Ranked Among The World's Best: See Where

Four New York City movie theaters ranked among Time Out's top 100 greatest cinemas in the world, with Film Forum placing third globally.
Film
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

Four NYC movie theaters are ranked among the world's best cinemas

Film Forum ranks in the top three of Time Out's 100 Greatest Cinemas in the World, with four NYC theaters making the global list.
Film
fromNew York City, NY Patch
4 weeks ago

These NYC Movie Theaters Are Ranked Among The World's Best: See Where

Four New York City movie theaters ranked among Time Out's top 100 greatest cinemas in the world, with Film Forum placing third globally.
Film
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

Four NYC movie theaters are ranked among the world's best cinemas

Film Forum ranks in the top three of Time Out's 100 Greatest Cinemas in the World, with four NYC theaters making the global list.
fromWallpaper*
3 weeks ago

Tour this art-filled Jenga Building apartment

Coming from our home in Miami, we appreciated that it was filled with natural light. You can be down on the street and it seems like there's no sunshine. Then you go up into our home and all of a sudden it's a beautiful day.
NYC real estate
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

After Warner Bros. merger, changes are coming to the historic Paramount lot. Here's what to expect

Paramount plans to consolidate studio operations at Warner Bros.' Burbank lot while monetizing its historic Melrose Avenue property through leasing and redevelopment to manage $79 billion in acquisition debt.
NYC real estate
fromTime Out New York
3 weeks ago

You can now rent out these iconic NYC spaces to host your private event

New York City's historic civic buildings are now available for public rental through the relaunched 'Halls of the City' program, enabling events like weddings, fashion shows, and parties in architecturally significant landmarked properties.
Berlin
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

It's official: the fourth greatest cinema in the world is in London

BFI Southbank ranks fourth globally among the world's greatest cinemas, offering diverse programming from blockbusters to international films and hosting major UK film festivals.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

On Wall Street, even the losers are winners in the battle for Warner Bros. Discovery

The battle for WBD played out amid a pivotal backdrop for Wall Street: a period investment banks hope will mark a full-throated M&A rebound, in which just landing a role on a deal of this size is as useful for one's street cred as actually winning it. Even advisers on the losing side will walk away with hefty fees, boardroom credibility, and proof they belong on the biggest mandates of the coming year.
Media industry
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
18 years ago

A DeMille classic, restored

Cecil B. DeMille's historic Laughlin Park estate, featuring connected Beaux Arts mansions including the former Chaplin House, is listed for $26.25 million after comprehensive 2001 renovation.
NYC music
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

There's a comedy show inside the Empire State Building for the first time ever

The Empire State Building hosts its first-ever comedy show on March 6, featuring Underground Overground Comedy, Katz's Deli food, an open bar, and after-hours building access for $200 per ticket.
Film
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Grand Lake Theater celebrates 100 years as Oakland's movie palace'

The Grand Lake Theater, opened in 1926 as a movie palace near Oakland's Lake Merritt, celebrates 100 years of operation by hosting free classic film screenings and architectural tours.
Media industry
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Paramount wins the battle for Warner Bros after Netflix declines to match the bid

Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's superior bid for Warner Bros Discovery studios, citing that the deal was no longer financially attractive at the required price.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
9 years ago

Hollywood Hills home built for 'It's a Wonderful Life' director Frank Capra lists for sale

Frank Capra's 1925 Spanish Revival Hollywood Hills home lists for $2 million, featuring 4,000 square feet with four bedrooms and vintage architectural details.
New York Islanders
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

See inside the newly listed, stunning Waldorf Astoria apartments

The Waldorf Astoria Residences convert the landmark Park Avenue hotel into mixed-use property with 375 hotel rooms, 375 luxury condominiums, extensive amenities, and hotel services.
New York City
fromTheWrap
1 month ago

New York City Mayor's Office Media and Entertainment Commissioner Pat Swinney Kaufman Steps Down

Pat Swinney Kaufman is retiring as New York City's Media and Entertainment Commissioner after advancing film infrastructure and support for the city's creative economy.
fromArtnet News
2 months ago

Andy Warhol Films, Left Undeveloped for Decades, Come to Light | Artnet News

The newly discovered moving image work—totaling over an hour in length—includes eight new Screen Test portraits of Warhol collaborators and unused footage shot for his films Batman Dracula, Sleep, and Couch. The most significant find is several rolls of pornographic footage that shed new light on Warhol's ambitions in the 1960s. They prove that the artist had been capturing explicit scenes on the couch of his famous Factory studio long before making Blue Movie, the salacious 1969 feature that would inspire a "porno chic" phenomenon.
Arts
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Amazon to begin testing AI tools for film and TV production next month | TechCrunch

Albert Cheng, who heads the AI Studios initiative, emphasized that the goal is to support creative teams, not to replace them. The focus is on improving efficiency and reducing costs while ensuring that intellectual property is protected and AI-generated content isn't absorbed into other AI models. One example used is Amazon's "House of David" series, which featured 350 AI-generated shots in season two.
Artificial intelligence
Television
fromTime Out New York
2 months ago

Inside Manhattan's first purpose-built film studio at Pier 94

Pier 94 on Manhattan's Hudson River opened a 232,000-square-foot, first purpose-built studio with multiple sound stages, offices, mill, parking, and public amenities.
Travel
fromCN Traveller
2 months ago

The ultimate film buff's bucket list: 8 hotels you'll recognise instantly

Iconic hotels from films and series are bookable, fueling 'set jetting' travel—popular with Gen Z and millennials who plan trips based on on-screen locations.
#broadway
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

From ringing NYSE's closing bell to a midnight DJ set in a Brooklyn warehouse, my day with HBO's 'Industry' cast

HBO's 'Industry' brought the party from the NYSE trading floor to a private screening in Brooklyn. The after party featured caviar bumps, SternTao merch, and a DJ set from Charli XCX's pal, The Dare. Actors, influencers, and New York's young literati drank and danced together. The vibes were immaculate.
Television
Television
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Premiere of FX's new series 'The Beauty' held in NYC

A new FX series set in high fashion centers on a tech billionaire's deadly beauty drug amid mysterious murders, premiering January 21.
Film
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Why Frederick Wiseman Was the Greatest Documentary Filmmaker Ever

Frederick Wiseman spent nearly sixty years making documentaries that probed political and social power, creating a prolific, interconnected cinematic body of work.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 months ago

Hankey goes Hollywood with Kilroy deal

Kilroy Realty sold the 51% occupied Sunset Media Center in Hollywood for $61 million amid upcoming lease expirations and portfolio reweighting.
fromNews 12 - Default
2 months ago

New school coming into focus for film lovers in Coney Island

Your imagination is really the limit when it comes to film. I think that's what's so cool is that it's taking your dreams and it's making them a sort of reality," said Greenberg.
Film
New York City
fromAol
2 months ago

100 Historical And Modern Photos That Reveal How New York Has Changed

Astoria Pool opened July 2, 1936 as the largest WPA-era public pool in New York, featuring Art-Deco design and hosting Olympic Trials.
Film
fromFilmmaker Magazine
2 months ago

A Tech Writer's Appreciation of Scott Macaulay

Digital technologies and the internet democratized filmmaking, enabling indie filmmakers with low-cost equipment and new distribution platforms, reshaping production, post-production, and exhibition.
Film
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

A new cinematic movie kingdom' opens in Chelsea at Metro Cinema amNewYork

Metro Cinema provides an intimate, customizable film experience in Chelsea with themed menus, private suites, vinyl music, and curated memorabilia for groups up to twenty guests.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

"One Battle After Another" takes victory lap at National Board of Review gala held in New York City

"For me the reward has been all of it. Just getting the script done was a type of reward, my crew together was a type of reward, getting everybody to come to New Orleans, getting to share the screenplay, I shared it with Rosemary like I always do, getting good feedback from her. And then showing the movie to audiences, which is the biggest reward I could ask for," Coogler said.
Film
Film
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

Where Was 'The History of Sound' Filmed?

A music-driven love story follows Lionel and David across global locations, exploring memory, grief, and the practical filmmaking challenges of location and tax incentives.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Top of the props: meet the unsung heroes behind the memorable objects in your favourite films

It's nice that you are asking about props, because they're not really acknowledged, says Jode Mann, a TV prop master in Los Angeles. When Mann worked on the children's comedy show Pee-wee's Playhouse in the 1980s, she got a call from its star, Paul Reubens, who said he was nominating her for an Emmy. It was only after Mann told her mother and promised to thank her if she won that Reubens called back to say he couldn't nominate her because there's no category for you.
Film
Film
fromBrooklynVegan
1 month ago

'OBEX', the surreal sci-fi film with a soundtrack by Animal Collective's Deakin, now streaming

OBEX is a surreal, low-fi sci-fi fantasy that blurs reality and game through black-and-white visuals, inventive effects, and an eerie electronic score.
Film
fromFilmmaker Magazine
1 month ago

Cinema Du Cashiers Begins at BAM This Week-Watch an Exclusive Promo by David Cardoza

A 10-film program at BAM Cinema spotlights front-of-house theater workers with curated films, contributor readings, and a promo featuring Bill Heidbreder, running February 13–19.
fromTime Out New York
2 months ago

The first-ever New York Comedy Film Festival is debuting next month

The New York Comedy Film Festival has announced the full lineup for its inaugural edition, running February 15-22, with screenings and events taking place at venues including Asylum NYC and the Baruch College Performing Arts Center. Spanning a full week, the festival aims to showcase the range of comedic storytelling on screen, from broad laughs to darker, more experimental takes, across features, shorts, series and documentaries.
Film
fromRoger Ebert
2 months ago

Cute Chaos: Penny Lane on "Happy And You Know It" | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert

"Happy And You Know It," which premiered last Christmas Day on HBO as part of the latest season of Ringer-produced series of music docs, is as gentle and curious as any of Lane's playful docs. Crucially, she takes the genre seriously, highlighting several artists who have shaped it and are still exploring its boundaries. There are the usual kids-band lifers like a member of global Aussie sensation The Wiggles, as well as moms like Laurie Berkner, whose gentle lullabies have made her a household name.
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