Film & Media

Lawmakers Consider Letting More Movie Theaters Sell Booze

A new bill would allow movie theaters to seek price-capped liquor licenses in a bid to bolster an industry hit hard by the pandemic and streaming.

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Newark’s Michael B. Jordan: From Brick City to Oscar Gold

Mayor Ras Baraka and Newark Arts High School celebrate as the ‘Sinners’ star joins an elite circle of Best Actor winners.

African Diaspora International Film Festival Returns to NYC
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‘Set Her Free’ Fuels Push for NJ Domestic Violence Sentencing Reform

A new documentary examines how courtrooms treat survivors and spotlights an urgent call for change.

Plainfield’s Queen City Film Festival Showcases Diverse Voices In Global Cinema

Plainfield’s 2025 Queen City Film Festival showcases global films and celebrates underrepresented filmmakers.

How New Jersey Has Become “Hollywood East”

NJ's film industry is booming thanks to tax credits, diversity incentives, and new studios, earning the state the nickname “Hollywood East.”

Great Movie Scenes Filmed In New Jersey

From “On the Waterfront” to “Oppenheimer,” New Jersey has been the backdrop for iconic films, with Hollywood returning to its roots in NJ.

Steven McCoy: Making Headway As The First Black DeafBlind Journalist 

Steven McCoy, the first Black DeafBlind journalist, empowers disabled voices through storytelling, advocacy, and his nonprofit Spoken Heroes.

Black Public Media Awards Filmmakers And Artists For Black Stories

Black Public Media awarded $225K at PitchBLACK 2025 to artists creating documentaries, immersive media, and sci-fi storytelling.

Newark Black Film Festival Returns To Celebrate Black Filmmakers And Actors

The Newark Black Film Festival returns July 16–20 with screenings, panels, and guests like Sheryl Lee Ralph and director Michael Schultz.