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Tony Shalhoub Announced as Special Guest at the Upcoming Lighthouse International Film Festival

(LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ) -- The Lighthouse International Film Festival (LIFF) has announced that acclaimed, award-winning actor Tony Shalhoub will appear as a special guest at this year’s festival, taking place June 10-14, 2026 on Long Beach Island.



 

Lighthouse International Film Society presents Ten Films That Shaped American Comedy

(LOVELADIES, NJ) -- What role does film play in shaping a nation's sense of humor? How have films like Some Like it Hot, Blazing Saddles and Bridesmaids left a lasting impression on American society?

Cineverse to Launch New Streaming Channel Featuring Jay Mohr and WITZ Podcast Network's Mohr Stories

(LOS ANGELES and ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ) -- /PRNewswire/ -- Cineverse (Nasdaq: CNVS), an entertainment technology company and studio, has announced its newest streaming channel: Mohr Stories. Unveiled as part of LG Electronics and LG Ad Solutions' 2026 IAB NewFronts presentation to advertisers, the new channel features Emmy-nominated comedian and New Jersey native Jay Mohr (Last Comic Standing, Jerry Maguire, Saturday Night Live) and his popular podcast, with new weekly episodes including interviews with stars of comedy, film, sports, music, and TV.

RVCC to Hold Film Screening, Discussion of "The Librarians" on April 8th

(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- The English department and the Evelyn S. Field Library at Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) will present a screening of the documentary, The Librarians, on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:30pm. The program, which is free of charge and open to the public, will be held in the Event Center at the College's Branchburg campus.

New Jersey Play Lab to Present Feature-Length Screenplay Workshop

The New Jersey Play Lab thinks it's time for you to write the movie you've been wanting to see and they believe they can help. They're presenting a hands-on weekly workshop on Zoom to help you generate a structurally sound screenplay targeted for producing and festival success. The workshops take place Sundays from 9:30am to 12:30pm from April 19 through May 17, 2026. The workshop fee is $250.





The ShowRoom presents "GOOD FOR HER" - A viciously Entertaining Celebration of Female Revenge

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Closing out Women's History Month and charging straight into April, The ShowRoom invites audiences to experience GOOD FOR HER — a bold new screening series celebrating female rage in all its vengeance-fueled, blood-soaked, and cathartic glory. Spanning three consecutive Saturdays, the series showcases women pushed beyond their limits, reclaiming power through stories of revenge, resilience, and rebellion — each film offering its own unforgettable brand of righteous payback.

Superintendent León Congratulates Michael B. Jordan On Winning the Oscars' Academy Award For Best Actor

(NEWARK, NJ) -- /PRNewswire/ -- Superintendent León released the following statement following Arts High School 2005 graduate Michael B. Jordan winning the Oscars' Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayals of Smoke and Stack in the motion picture, Sinners.

NJ Film Commission Announces Newest Cohort of Film Ready Communities

(TRENTON, NJ) -- The New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVC), part of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), announced that 15 municipalities have been added to the state's growing list of Film Ready Communities after completing the Film Ready New Jersey Program. The Program educates municipalities on the basics of motion picture and television production and sets basic standards for attracting filmmaking, expanding economic opportunities for communities across the state in New Jersey's record-breaking film and television sector.

2026 New Jersey International Film Festival to Take Place from May 29th to June 7th

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Rutgers Film Co-op/New Jersey Media Arts Center, in association with the Rutgers University Program in Cinema Studies, presents the 2026 New Jersey International Film Festival which marks their 31st Anniversary. The NJIFF competition will be taking place on the Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between May 29 - June 7, 2026 and will be a hybrid one as they will be presenting it online as well as doing in-person screenings at Rutgers University.

Emmy-nominated, Tony and Grammy Award-winning actor/director Jason Alexander to Lead Acting Masterclass on Long Beach Island

(LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ) -- The Lighthouse International Film Festival (LIFF) presents a rare five-day acting masterclass led by acclaimed actor and director Jason Alexander, taking place June 7–11, 2026 on Long Beach Island, New Jersey, just prior to the opening of the Festival's 18th edition, which runs June 10–14.





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