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It's Not Too Late To Volunteer at Next Month's Tribeca Film Festival

March 27, 2013 at 2:50 PM | by | Comments (0)

The Tribeca Film Festival kicks off in less than a month but it's still not to late to sign up as a volunteer.

The fest will take place April 17 - 28, 2013 at various venues around NYC, and they always need plenty of volunteers, or crew members as they call them, to keep things running smoothly.

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How To Get Tickets To The 2013 Governors Ball Music Festival

March 12, 2013 at 2:50 PM | by | Comments (0)

With headliners like Kanye West, Kings Of Leon, and Guns & Roses, the 2013 Governors Ball Music Festival really does have something for everyone.

The three day music festival will be held over a three days this summer, June 7-9, 2013, on Randall's Island in New York City.

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Where to Watch 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' Film Around New York City

February 25, 2013 at 3:43 PM | by | Comments (0)

Spider-Man might be a fixture in New York City, the city Peter Parker calls home but, surprisingly, not one Spider-Man movie was entirely shot in New York...until now.

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is the first in the history of the franchise to be filmed entirely in New York City and New York State.

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'Pan Am' Still Filming Even Though ABC Shelved the Series Until January

December 12, 2011 at 1:42 PM | by | Comments (0)

Even though ABC has grounded new episodes of Pan Am until January 8, 2012, the show's stars are still busy shooting fresh scenes in New York City.

On Wednesday, December 7, Christina Ricci was spotted filming in a little black retro dress on the Upper East Side. Ricci, who plays Pan Am flight attendant Maggie Ryan in the series, also did some multitasking as she walked, smoked, and enjoyed a diet coke on the way to her trailer to change.

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Watch the New Muppets Movie, Then Get Inside the Mind of Jim Henson in NYC

November 23, 2011 at 12:22 PM | by | Comments (0)

Some of us will overdose on nostalgia, along with turkey, this week as a new Muppets movie opens in theaters. In The Muppets, which hits theaters today, Kermit and his furry friends must reunite to stage The Greatest Muppet Telethon Ever and save The Muppet Theater from an oil tycoon who plans to demolish the building.

Muppet enthusiasts can also get a look inside the mind of legendary Muppets' creator Jim Henson at the Museum Of The Moving Image in New York City through January 16, 2012. Jim Henson's Fantastic World celebrates Henson's creative genius through his original drawings, storyboards, and props, including rare Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog puppets.

The museum, located at 36-01 35 Avenue in Astoria, NY, is open Tuesday - Sunday (though they will be closed on Thanksgiving). Adult admission is $12. For more information about the Jim Henson exhibit, visit MovingImage.us.

[Photo: IMDb]

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Time's Running Out to Enter the SNL Ticket Lottery for the 2011-2012 Season

August 26, 2011 at 1:13 PM | by | Comment (1)

Tickets to Saturday Night Live have always been hard to get. Yes, you can take your chances in the stand-by line at 30 Rock, but the best way to get tickets is via SNL's ticket lottery.

To enter the lottery for the upcoming season all you need to do is send an email with all of your contact information to snltickets@nbcuni.com by August 31 (the lottery is only open during the month of August). If you are selected, you'll receive two tickets to a random show date. You can only enter once and must be at least 16 years old.

SNL returns for it's 37th season this fall with Alec Baldwin hosting the season the season premiere, which will also mark his 16th appearance on the show.

[Photo: SNL]

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Apple Teams Up with the Tribeca Film Fest to 'Meet The Filmmakers'

April 26, 2011 at 12:02 PM | by | Comments (0)

The Apple Store, SoHo, and the Apple Store, West 14th Street in New York City, have teamed up with the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival to honor those behind the fest's most buzzed-about films. Both stores will be offering exclusive "Meet the Filmmakers" sessions through April 30, and everyone is welcome to attend.

Check out a few of week's highlights below:

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AmEx Is Offering Cardholders First Dibs At Tribeca Film Festival Packages

March 10, 2011 at 3:26 PM | by | Comments (0)

Once again, the Tribeca Film Festival has teamed up with American Express to offer Cardmembers the opportunity to purchase advance ticket packages to the fest which takes place April 20- May 1.

This week, American Express Cardmembers can purchase Tribeca's Hudson Pass, Harrison Ticket Package, Franklin Ticket Package, Programmers Picks and advanced single tickets before they go on sale to the public. Packages start at $250 and can be purchased at http://www.tribecafilm.com/festival/tickets/.

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Miley Cyrus Hits JFK During a Break from Filming 'LOL'

August 31, 2010 at 12:31 PM | by | Comments (0)

Miley Cyrus isn't letting a break up, or more controversy, get her down. The singer/actress was seen landing in New York's JFK airport yesterday where she was all smiles, laughing with her mom, Tish, and joking around with the waiting paparazzi.

Miley split with her boyfriend Liam Hemsworth just last week after the two had been dating for more than a year. The couple met on the Georgia set of their movie The Last Song and weren't shy about showing how much they cared for each other. There are rumors that Miley isn't all that heartbroken because she's already moved on. Various websites speculate that Miley is hooking up with her latest co-star, Adam Sevani. The two have been working on the movie LOL together in Detroit for more than a month.

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The Top Three Summer Movie Sets to Stalk Right Now

August 10, 2010 at 2:31 PM | by | Comments (0)


Taylor Lautner greets fans

This summer has been one of the busiest ever for movie-making, which means fans have plenty of choices if they want to do some set-stalking. Here are our top three movie shoots to catch right now:

· 'Scream 4' in Ann Arbor, MI
The fourth installment of the Scream franchise has been shooting in Michigan for more than a month. The movie brings back the original stars including Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and David Arquette, who has been tweeting about his adventures in MI. The movie is also welcoming a new crop of Scream stars, like Adam Brody, Anthony Anderson, Hayden Panettiere and Emma Roberts, too.

This week, they are filming nights on Lincoln Ave in Ann Arbor. David Arquette, Adam Brody and Anthony Anderson have all been at the set over the past few days.

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Celebrate the Release of 'Sex and the City 2' at The Waldorf

May 20, 2010 at 9:09 AM | by | Comment (1)

With the premiere of Sex and the City 2 right around the corner, the Waldorf Astoria is jumping on the Carrie & Co. bandwagon with a special SATC package deal. The package includes a stay in the Waldorf’s Tower Suites with cupcakes from Magnolia Bakery waiting for you when you arrive, cosmopolitans at the Bull & Bear Restaurant, a 60-minute spa treatment, tickets for a Sex and the City tour and tickets to see the movie. Rates for this deal start at $300 a night between May 1st and August 30th, but movie tickets are only available while the movie is in theaters.

There are plenty of other NYC establishments getting in on the movie's buzz, even though most of the sequel takes place in Abu Dhabi. On May 29th, Velour, one of NYC's most up and coming bars, is hosting a special celebration of the movie's release with all proceeds going to Outright VT, which provides a safe haven for lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth. The event will feature SATC-themed trivia, raffles, drink specials, and music.

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The Top Three Valentine's Day Events For Singles in NYC

February 5, 2010 at 12:45 PM | by | Comments (0)

Valentine's Day is great, unless you're single and everyone is asking you what your big V-Day plans are. But don't fret, especially if you're in NYC, because we have a few a few singles-only events that will make your committed friends jealous.

Single Gal in the City, Melissa Braverman, recommends singles start their Valentine's Weekend off right at the popular Cuban restaurant Havana Central, 2911 Broadway, New York, NY. The restaurant is hosting a speed dating event on Friday, February 12th that is geared toward singles ages 25-45. Tickets cost $59.95, which includes tax, hors d’oeuvres and one Havana Central classic cocktail. To purchase, call 1-800-406-0832 or visit Fastlife.com.

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