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Amy Kuperinsky @amykup.bsky.social · 1d

New Jersey warehouse drab — but make it Technicolor

Jennifer Lopez's "Kiss of the Spider Woman" musical scenes filmed on NJ soundstages. Talked to dir. Bill Condon, prod. designer Scott Chambliss & DP Tobias Schliessler about channeling MGM musicals: www.nj.com/entertainmen... #KissoftheSpiderWoman

How ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ came to life in N.J. with Jennifer Lopez, vibrant musical numbers

Director Bill Condon and the film's creative team channeled old-school movie musicals on set in New Jersey.

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Amy Kuperinsky @amykup.bsky.social · 5d

maybe some hope in today's Nobel Prize win for medicine apnews.com/article/nobe...

The Nobel Prize in medicine goes to 3 scientists for key immune system discoveries

They won for their work on peripheral immune tolerance, which is one way the body helps keep the immune system from getting out of whack and attacking your own tissues..

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Amy Kuperinsky @amykup.bsky.social · 9d

Now that we're in the season of haunts, here's my interview with the director of "Good Boy."

The horror movie, now in theaters, is told entirely from a dog's point of view.

New Jersey's own Ben Leonberg cast his dog Indy in the role:
www.nj.com/entertainmen... #GoodBoy #dogs #dog #dogsofbluesky

N.J. director’s ‘Good Boy,’ a new horror movie with loads of hype, stars his own dog

Ben Leonberg's dog Indy became a bonafide movie star after living on a New Jersey horror movie set.

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Amy Kuperinsky @amykup.bsky.social · 9d

Now that we're in the season of haunts, here's my interview with the director of "Good Boy."

The horror movie, now in theaters, is told entirely from a dog's point of view.

New Jersey's own Ben Leonberg cast his dog Indy in the role:
www.nj.com/entertainmen... #GoodBoy #dogs #dog #dogsofbluesky

N.J. director’s ‘Good Boy,’ a new horror movie with loads of hype, stars his own dog

Ben Leonberg's dog Indy became a bonafide movie star after living on a New Jersey horror movie set.

www.nj.com

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Amy Kuperinsky @amykup.bsky.social · 10d

Does seeing the ocean for the first time in a long time count as belated summer vacation? Also saw Jeremy Allen White. I think this guy was telling him how many episodes of “The Bear” he had left to watch.

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Amy Kuperinsky @amykup.bsky.social · 10d

What a life

Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 10d

The Jane Goodall Institute of Canada has learned this morning, Wednesday, October 1st, 2025, that Dr. Jane Goodall DBE, UN Messenger of Peace and Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, has passed away due to natural causes.

She was in California as part of her speaking tour in the United States.

Amy Kuperinsky @amykup.bsky.social · 12d

The best. Conan on Colbert is unmissable: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nv9k...

Conan O'Brien On Becoming A Dramatic Actor, And His Chilling Warning For Other Late Night Show Hosts

YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

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Amy Kuperinsky @amykup.bsky.social · 13d

So sad to hear that Todderick Hunt has died. This is the second death of a reporter at our company in the last 5 months. Both Todderick and Matt Arco were in the prime of their lives, at 44 and 39. Their deaths come after the death of a colleague 2 yrs ago www.nj.com/sports/2025/...

Longtime NJ Advance Media sports reporter Todderick Hunt dies at age 44

Todderick Hunt was a pioneer on New Jersey's high school and college football recruiting scene.

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Amy Kuperinsky @amykup.bsky.social · 14d

Opening Sunday!

Amy Kuperinsky @amykup.bsky.social · 15d

Saw "Waiting for Godot," the Broadway play starring "Bill & Ted" duo/longtime friends Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves. *air guitar* Talked to the "most excellent" Winter about their friendship & Beckett's play
www.nj.com/entertainmen... #WaitingforGodot #KeanuReeves #AlexWinter #SamuelBeckett #Broadway

Alex Winter on ‘Waiting for Godot’ with Keanu Reeves. How Bill & Ted became Vladimir & Estragon.

Winter returns to Broadway nearly 45 years since he was a Jersey theater kid making the daily commute.

www.nj.com

Amy Kuperinsky @amykup.bsky.social · 15d

Here's a 1980 photo of Alex Winter from The Star-Ledger, taken when he was 15, during his run in "Peter Pan" on Broadway. He would take the bus from New Jersey to perform in shows. In "Waiting for Godot" he returns nearly 45 years after leaving Broadway: www.nj.com/entertainmen... #WaitingforGodot

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Amy Kuperinsky @amykup.bsky.social · 15d

Saw "Waiting for Godot," the Broadway play starring "Bill & Ted" duo/longtime friends Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves. *air guitar* Talked to the "most excellent" Winter about their friendship & Beckett's play
www.nj.com/entertainmen... #WaitingforGodot #KeanuReeves #AlexWinter #SamuelBeckett #Broadway

Alex Winter on ‘Waiting for Godot’ with Keanu Reeves. How Bill & Ted became Vladimir & Estragon.

Winter returns to Broadway nearly 45 years since he was a Jersey theater kid making the daily commute.

www.nj.com

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Amy Kuperinsky @amykup.bsky.social · 16d

Maybe you could start charging admission, too

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Amy Kuperinsky @amykup.bsky.social · 16d

Indeed, thanks for sharing, I wrote that lol

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Amy Kuperinsky @amykup.bsky.social · 18d

Maggie Gyllenhaal's "The Bride!" filmed in NJ.

“It’s one of the best scripts I’ve ever read," cinematographer Lawrence Sher once told me.

“That one, I think, has an opportunity to be one of the real special ones of my career." www.nj.com/entertainmen... #TheBride #JessieBuckley #ChristianBale

Behold ‘The Bride!’ Maggie Gyllenhaal’s N.J.-filmed Bride of Frankenstein tale gets trailer with Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale.

'It's one of the best scripts I've ever read,' says the film's Jersey-raised cinematographer.

www.nj.com

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Amy Kuperinsky @amykup.bsky.social · 22d

For all those "Rocky" fans out there. "I Play Rocky" is filming in New Jersey starting next month. They need Jersey locals for the movie.

www.nj.com/entertainmen... #Rocky #IPlayRocky #RockyBalboa #SylvesterStallone

Yo, Adrian! ‘I Play Rocky’ is a film about the making of the Oscar-winning movie. N.J. extras needed.

After writing the script for "Rocky," Sylvester Stallone was determined to play Rocky Balboa.

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Amy Kuperinsky @amykup.bsky.social · 23d

omg my request was filled in like an hour but thanks anyway! lol

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 23d

theonion.com/nation-grate...

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Amy Kuperinsky @amykup.bsky.social · 23d

Do I know any big Keanu Reeves fans in the NJ/NY area?

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Amy Kuperinsky @amykup.bsky.social · 25d

"The Housemaid," a holiday-time psychological thriller based on the bestselling book, now has a trailer. Here's where the movie, w/ Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried and New Jersey's Brandon Sklenar, filmed in NJ. The movie spent $46 mil here. www.nj.com/entertainmen... #TheHousemaid

‘The Housemaid,’ starring Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar, spent $46M in N.J. See filming locations, trailer.

Sweeney plays a live-in housemaid in the holiday psychological thriller based on a bestselling book.

www.nj.com

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Amy Kuperinsky @amykup.bsky.social · 26d

****Falcone!!!

Amy Kuperinsky @amykup.bsky.social · 27d

Also, devour excellence! Tramell Tillman, another (history-making!) Emmy winner I was *ready* to post when it happened. Overdue! www.nj.com/entertainmen... #Emmys #TramellTillman #Severance #Milchick #Milkshake

‘Severance’ star Tramell Tillman, aka Seth Milchick, wins first Emmy, makes history

'I am full, I am humbled, I am honored,' Tillman said, accepting the award.

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Amy Kuperinsky @amykup.bsky.social · 27d

When I talked to Cristin Milioti about "The Penguin" a year ago, I knew she had to win this. (If not, I would fully endorse Sofia Falone showing up with some muscle.)

So well deserved.

www.nj.com/entertainmen... #Emmys #CristinMilioti #ThePenguin #SofiaFalcone #NewJersey #NJ #SouthJersey

N.J.’s ‘The Penguin’ star Cristin Milioti wins first Emmy. ‘I love acting so much!’ she says in emotional speech.

Milioti plays Mafia daughter and Gotham City upstart Sofia Falcone in the HBO drama.

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Amy Kuperinsky @amykup.bsky.social · 29d

New Jersey plays Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts & England in "The History of Sound," in theaters today. Starring Oscar nominee Paul Mescal and Emmy winner Josh O'Connor. And folk songs! Still have one in my head. www.nj.com/entertainmen... #TheHistoryofSound #PaulMescal #JoshOConnor #movies #film

Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor filmed ‘The History of Sound,’ a moving historical romance, in N.J. — see where

The sweeping romantic drama takes place in three states. New Jersey played all of them (and another country).

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Amy Kuperinsky @amykup.bsky.social · 29d

Jamie Foxx is filming his new boxing movie in New Jersey and they need extras, particularly boxer types. The film, "Fight for '84," is based on the true story of the 1984 U.S. Olympic boxing team. www.nj.com/entertainmen... #FightFor84 #JamieFoxx #Olympics #boxing

‘Fight for ’84,’ Jamie Foxx’s Olympic boxing movie, filming in N.J., casting locals. See the details.

The 1984 U.S. Olympic boxing team won nine gold medals four years after a devastating plane crash.

www.nj.com

Amy Kuperinsky @amykup.bsky.social · Sep 10

Today I learned that actor Jerry O'Connell (RIP "Sliders") keeps the 1993 obituary of his grandfather, former Jersey City Mayor Charles Witkowski (1957-1961), in his wallet (which was just stolen). www.nj.com/entertainmen...

Actor Jerry O’Connell victim of ‘slick yoga bandit.’ An LA story with a poignant Jersey connection.

'What happened that day wasn’t very namasté,' O'Connell said.

www.nj.com