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ENTERTAINMENT

New Jersey offers a vibrant and diverse entertainment scene that caters to all tastes and ages. You can catch dazzling live music performances by national acts at venues like the PNC Bank Arts Center or NJPAC. For a dose of humor, check out the Atlantic City Comedy Club which features comedians from across the region. New Jersey is also home to many theaters showcasing regional and professional productions, like the State Theatre New Jersey. Beyond these, explore local festivals like the Ocean County Italian Festival or Jersey City’s LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations. Families can find entertainment at attractions like Bubble Planet or the Gazillion Bubble Show. From high-energy shows to laid-back nights at pubs with live entertainment, there’s always something exciting happening in the Garden State.

From Bayonne to the Big Screen: How New Jersey Became the Backbone of Netflix’s The Union

When Netflix released its action-thriller The Union, audiences were introduced to a globe-trotting spy story filled with European backdrops, covert missions, and high-octane set...

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From Bayonne to the Big Screen: How New Jersey Became the Backbone of Netflix’s The Union

When Netflix released its action-thriller The Union, audiences were introduced to a globe-trotting spy story filled with European backdrops, covert missions, and high-octane set pieces. What many viewers may not realize is that the film’s identity and much of its visual DNA are rooted firmly in New Jersey. Originally developed under the working title Our Man From Jersey, the production leaned heavily on the Garden State’s streets, bridges, diners, and downtown landmarks to establish the film’s tone, its characters, and even entire “international” sequences. Before the story ever crosses an ocean, New Jersey defines the world of Mike, the blue-collar protagonist portrayed by Mark Wahlberg. The opening chapters of the film are steeped in local atmosphere,...