As Gov. Phil Murphy continues his push to woo film and television production to New Jersey, the state economic development authority today approved a partnership with a $1+ billion studio complex including 23 sound stages set to rise in the Bergen Point neighborhood of Bayonne, New Jersey at the site of a former Texaco oil refinery.
The project will break ground this fall, said Arpad Busson, the New York-based French financier whose Togus Urban Renewal is spearheading the project along with Rothschild in the UK and New York-based Moore Group. He said construction will take two years. Called 1888 Studios, after the year New Jersey-native Thomas Edison filed a patent for the motion picture camera, the 1.5 million square feet structure designed by architecture firm Gensler will look to evoke imagery of Golden Age Hollywood, spanning 55 acres and including comprehensive on-site production services, security, and a waterfront park and promenade accessible to the public.
The project will break ground this fall, said Arpad Busson, the New York-based French financier whose Togus Urban Renewal is spearheading the project along with Rothschild in the UK and New York-based Moore Group. He said construction will take two years. Called 1888 Studios, after the year New Jersey-native Thomas Edison filed a patent for the motion picture camera, the 1.5 million square feet structure designed by architecture firm Gensler will look to evoke imagery of Golden Age Hollywood, spanning 55 acres and including comprehensive on-site production services, security, and a waterfront park and promenade accessible to the public.
- 5/8/2024
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Maya Hawke's portrayal of Robin Buckley, the quirky Hawkins teen who befriends Steve Harrington in the third season of "Stranger Things," quickly made her a fan favorite. As it turns out, Maya's foray into the Upside Down wasn't her intro to Hollywood, though; she's been around red carpet royalty her entire life. The 25-year-old actor is the child of two major stars: Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke.
Thurman is best known for her roles as Mia in "Pulp Fiction" and The Bride in "Kill Bill: Volume 1" and "Kill Bill: Volume 2." Meanwhile, Ethan is known for playing Jesse in the Before trilogy and starred in the June 2022 horror film "The Black Phone." The pair met on the set of "Gattaca" in 1996 and married in 1998. They had two children, Maya and Levon Hawke, before separating in 2003 and divorcing in 2005. Ethan later married Ryan Shawhughes, and the pair went on to have two daughters,...
Thurman is best known for her roles as Mia in "Pulp Fiction" and The Bride in "Kill Bill: Volume 1" and "Kill Bill: Volume 2." Meanwhile, Ethan is known for playing Jesse in the Before trilogy and starred in the June 2022 horror film "The Black Phone." The pair met on the set of "Gattaca" in 1996 and married in 1998. They had two children, Maya and Levon Hawke, before separating in 2003 and divorcing in 2005. Ethan later married Ryan Shawhughes, and the pair went on to have two daughters,...
- 10/26/2023
- by Eden Arielle Gordon
- Popsugar.com
Uma Thurman might play a fictional mom (who's also the president) in "Red, White & Royal Blue," but in real life she fills the role for her three kids. Thurman, 53, shares daughter Maya (who you'll recognize from "Stranger Things") and son Levon Hawke with ex-husband Ethan Hawke. The couple married in 1998 and divorced in 2005. Thurman also has daughter Luna with her ex-fiancé, financier Arpad Busson.
Back in June, Thurman attended the New York premiere of "Asteroid City" - which Maya stars in - with all three of her kids, pictured above. This May, she also brought Levon as her date to the Cannes Film Festival.
Back in 2012, Thurman reflected on how she balanced her career with raising her three kids - including the times she turned down jobs that could have been big moments. "Both your family and your career require full-time commitments to really do well," she told WebMD at the time.
Back in June, Thurman attended the New York premiere of "Asteroid City" - which Maya stars in - with all three of her kids, pictured above. This May, she also brought Levon as her date to the Cannes Film Festival.
Back in 2012, Thurman reflected on how she balanced her career with raising her three kids - including the times she turned down jobs that could have been big moments. "Both your family and your career require full-time commitments to really do well," she told WebMD at the time.
- 8/11/2023
- by Kathryn Mayer
- Popsugar.com
Sandra Bullock and Bryan Randall reportedly exchanged vows in an intimate, albeit not legally binding, ceremony in the Bahamas, years before he was diagnosed with Als.
According to video obtained by The Daily Mail, the actress referred to her longtime partner as “the love of my life” during a beachside ceremony in the Bahamas back in December 2017. In the video, the 59-year-old actress is seen with the photographer-model dancing the night away after professing their love for each other.
The Bird Box star is seen dressed in a kaftan with her hair braided. It’s clearly a low-key affair, as she’s also seen wearing flip flops. Randall can be seen in a causal white shirt with a black hat and sandals.
The outlet went on to report that the ceremony was held on Randall’s birthday, Dec. 31. The ceremony also marked the end of a 14-day trip at a...
According to video obtained by The Daily Mail, the actress referred to her longtime partner as “the love of my life” during a beachside ceremony in the Bahamas back in December 2017. In the video, the 59-year-old actress is seen with the photographer-model dancing the night away after professing their love for each other.
The Bird Box star is seen dressed in a kaftan with her hair braided. It’s clearly a low-key affair, as she’s also seen wearing flip flops. Randall can be seen in a causal white shirt with a black hat and sandals.
The outlet went on to report that the ceremony was held on Randall’s birthday, Dec. 31. The ceremony also marked the end of a 14-day trip at a...
- 8/8/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Actor Uma Thurman put her career on hold when she decided to become a mother. But she was briefly concerned that her hiatus might have been detrimental for her profession.
Uma Thurman once shared becoming a mother took her focus off of acting Uma Thurman | Rocco Spaziani/Getty Images
Thurman was ready to make a few sacrifices in her career if it meant spending time with her children. The actor went on a long hiatus during the late 90s after having her first born.
She took up small projects here and there, but avoided work that might cost her too much time with her family. This meant that Thurman sacrificed potentially career-changing projects like Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings.
Thurman knew that her break from acting might have meant a few ramifications for her career. But she felt that being close to her kids was more than worth the trade-off.
Uma Thurman once shared becoming a mother took her focus off of acting Uma Thurman | Rocco Spaziani/Getty Images
Thurman was ready to make a few sacrifices in her career if it meant spending time with her children. The actor went on a long hiatus during the late 90s after having her first born.
She took up small projects here and there, but avoided work that might cost her too much time with her family. This meant that Thurman sacrificed potentially career-changing projects like Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings.
Thurman knew that her break from acting might have meant a few ramifications for her career. But she felt that being close to her kids was more than worth the trade-off.
- 8/5/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Uma Thurman brought a very special date to the 2023 Cannes Film Festival on May 16: her son, Levon Hawke! Levon and his mom attended the opening night screening of "Jeanne du Barry" and posed together on the carpet. Thurman, 52, wore a nude dress with red accessories, while Levon, whose full name is Levon Roan Thurman-Hawke, opted for a classic tux.
Thurman shares Levon, 21, with her ex-husband Ethan Hawke. The pair married in 1998 and split in 2003. The two are also parents to their daughter, "Stranger Things" star Maya Hawke, 25. Additionally, Thurman has daughter Luna Thurman-Busson, 11, with ex-partner Arpad Busson. Meanwhile, Levon and Maya have two more siblings from their dad's marriage to wife Ryan Shawhughes: Clementine Hawke, 14, and Indiana Hawke, 11.
Like his parents and sister, Levon has also gotten into the family business of acting. He's set to appear in the upcoming cowboy film "The Thicket," which stars "Game of Thrones...
Thurman shares Levon, 21, with her ex-husband Ethan Hawke. The pair married in 1998 and split in 2003. The two are also parents to their daughter, "Stranger Things" star Maya Hawke, 25. Additionally, Thurman has daughter Luna Thurman-Busson, 11, with ex-partner Arpad Busson. Meanwhile, Levon and Maya have two more siblings from their dad's marriage to wife Ryan Shawhughes: Clementine Hawke, 14, and Indiana Hawke, 11.
Like his parents and sister, Levon has also gotten into the family business of acting. He's set to appear in the upcoming cowboy film "The Thicket," which stars "Game of Thrones...
- 5/17/2023
- by Victoria Edel
- Popsugar.com
Actor Uma Thurman once prioritized her responsibilities as a mother over starring in Lord of the Rings. But she admitted it was a decision she wished she thought about a little harder.
Uma Thurman tried not to give up her career for her kids Uma Thurman | Jason Mendez/Getty Images
Kill Bill star Thurman is currently a mother to three children. She shares two of her eldest with her ex-husband Ethan Hawke, and a third child with her former fiance Arpad Busson. Although Thurman mulled over having children for a while, she committed to the decision after starring in the box-office disappointment The Avengers.
The setback of the film helped offer Thurman some new perspective over what was truly important to her.
“It was The Avengers that brought my first baby into the world. I came home from making that movie and I started rethinking my life,” Thurman once said in an interview with Parade.
Uma Thurman tried not to give up her career for her kids Uma Thurman | Jason Mendez/Getty Images
Kill Bill star Thurman is currently a mother to three children. She shares two of her eldest with her ex-husband Ethan Hawke, and a third child with her former fiance Arpad Busson. Although Thurman mulled over having children for a while, she committed to the decision after starring in the box-office disappointment The Avengers.
The setback of the film helped offer Thurman some new perspective over what was truly important to her.
“It was The Avengers that brought my first baby into the world. I came home from making that movie and I started rethinking my life,” Thurman once said in an interview with Parade.
- 4/27/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Los Angeles, Oct 27 (Ians) Actress Uma Thurman is dating architect Peter Sabbeth, whom she met on a beach because of a dog.
Thurman and Sabbeth met by chance on the beach in Sag Harbor, New York, this summer, reports pagesix.com.
"Peter had no idea who Uma was at the time. She was walking on the beach, known locally as Long Beach, near him, so he asked her to watch his dog while he took a swim. Uma said Ok, watched his dog while he swam, and now, a few months later, they are madly in love and looking to buy a home together in the Hamptons," said a source.
Thurman has been quarantining in the Hamptons over the past few months with her three kids. She has a daughter, Maya, and son, Levon, with former husband Ethan Hawke. They separated in 2003 and finalised their divorce two years later.
She also has a daughter,...
Thurman and Sabbeth met by chance on the beach in Sag Harbor, New York, this summer, reports pagesix.com.
"Peter had no idea who Uma was at the time. She was walking on the beach, known locally as Long Beach, near him, so he asked her to watch his dog while he took a swim. Uma said Ok, watched his dog while he swam, and now, a few months later, they are madly in love and looking to buy a home together in the Hamptons," said a source.
Thurman has been quarantining in the Hamptons over the past few months with her three kids. She has a daughter, Maya, and son, Levon, with former husband Ethan Hawke. They separated in 2003 and finalised their divorce two years later.
She also has a daughter,...
- 10/27/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Nearly 15 years after his high-profile Hollywood split from Uma Thurman, Ethan Hawke is opening up about their divorce and his subsequent struggles in his career and personal life. Shorly before Ethan, 47, split with Uma, 48, in 2003, the actor received an Oscar nomination for his role in Training Day. Though the moment should have been pivotal for his career, Ethan recalled things going much differently because of his broken marriage. "In a lot of ways, it could have been the beginning of something. It was the best moment of my career. Like, maybe, maybe, you could be commercially viable. But I got divorced and my personal life fell apart," Ethan told GQ in a new interview. Uma and Ethan in 2002. (Photo Credit: Getty Images) "I don’t know if you feel this way, but when you’re depressed, it’s really easy to see everything that is fake about other people and life,...
- 8/7/2018
- by Julia Birkinbine
- Closer Weekly
Hollywood actress Uma Thurman tells In Touch that she is "hopeful" there will be positive change in Hollywood after herself and so many others came forward to join the #metoo movement. Uma broke her silence in February when she alleged notorious Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein attacked her in a hotel room in London and threatened to ruin her career if she said anything. She also detailed a fight with director Quentin Tarantino after she felt bullied into driving an unsafe car while filming Kill Bill, resulting in a terrifying crash. (Photo Credit: Getty Images) Uma tells In Touch, while she thinks it's too soon to say if she has caused any positive change by speaking out, she can only hope there will be in the future. "I am very hopeful that there has been awakening of respect and of awareness and that that will make a better world and workplace...
- 5/2/2018
- by In Touch Weekly
- In Touch Weekly
Newly engaged Uma Thurman is unashamed to admit she was wrong when she vowed she would never marry again.
The Kill Bill star ruled out ever walking down the aisle again after she split from fellow actor Ethan Hawke in 2003. She had previously been married to Harry Potter star Gary Oldman.
But, speaking out for the first time since announcing her engagement to multi-millionaire businessman Arpad Busson last month, the actress insists she is happy to go back on her word.
She says, "I'm going to have to retract my statement of never. I'll have to eat my words - what a surprise."
Thurman split from first husband Oldman in 1992 after two years of marriage. Her divorce from Hawke was finalised in 2005.
The Kill Bill star ruled out ever walking down the aisle again after she split from fellow actor Ethan Hawke in 2003. She had previously been married to Harry Potter star Gary Oldman.
But, speaking out for the first time since announcing her engagement to multi-millionaire businessman Arpad Busson last month, the actress insists she is happy to go back on her word.
She says, "I'm going to have to retract my statement of never. I'll have to eat my words - what a surprise."
Thurman split from first husband Oldman in 1992 after two years of marriage. Her divorce from Hawke was finalised in 2005.
- 7/7/2008
- WENN
Uma Thurman is learning never say never – at least when it comes to wedding vows. After her two divorces from actors Gary Oldman and Ethan Hawke, the Kill Bill star swore she'd never marry again. But now, in her first interview since her engagement to Swiss multimillionaire Arpad "Arki" Busson was announced, Thurman tells the U.K.'s Sunday Times Style magazine that she's happy to go back on her word. "I'm going to have to retract my statement of never," she says. "I'll have to eat my words – what a surprise." Thurman, who says "personally, things are wonderful," also...
- 7/7/2008
- by Simon Perry
- PEOPLE.com
Uma Thurman welcomed famous pals Sir Elton John, Sting, Claudia Schiffer and Sir Bob Geldof to a lavish garden party on Tuesday to celebrate her engagement to boyfriend Arpad Busson.
Other celebrity guests at the bash included British actress/model Elizabeth Hurley and husband Arun Nayer, fashion designer Stella McCartney, artist Damien Hirst and director Matthew Vaughn.
Guests were invited to Swiss businessman Busson's Kensington, London home, where the party was held in a marquee.
The couple announced its engagement last week (beg23Jun08).
Other celebrity guests at the bash included British actress/model Elizabeth Hurley and husband Arun Nayer, fashion designer Stella McCartney, artist Damien Hirst and director Matthew Vaughn.
Guests were invited to Swiss businessman Busson's Kensington, London home, where the party was held in a marquee.
The couple announced its engagement last week (beg23Jun08).
- 7/2/2008
- WENN
Uma Thurman is to marry her longterm boyfriend Arpad Busson.
The Kill Bill star has been dating the Swiss businessman since last summer and their romance has blossomed, despite living an ocean apart - Thurman is based in New York, while Busson lives in London.
But the couple has now decided to take their relationship to the next level after Thurman accepted Busson's proposal, reports People.com.
The actress' representative, Stephen Huvane, says, "I can confirm she is engaged."
Thurman was presented with an eight-plus carat diamond ring, with the large centre stone surrounded by 20 smaller gems.
And the sparkler has been given the seal of approval by a pal of the star.
The source tells the New York Daily News, "It's the most beautiful piece I've ever seen."
A date for the wedding has yet to be set.
It will be Thurman's third marriage - she split from first husband Gary Oldman in 1992 after two years of marriage, and wed Ethan Hawke in 1998, before divorcing in 2004.
She has two children with Hawke; Maya, nine, and six-year-old Levon.
Multi-millionaire Busson has two kids with his ex, supermodel Elle Macpherson. They parted ways in 2005.
The Kill Bill star has been dating the Swiss businessman since last summer and their romance has blossomed, despite living an ocean apart - Thurman is based in New York, while Busson lives in London.
But the couple has now decided to take their relationship to the next level after Thurman accepted Busson's proposal, reports People.com.
The actress' representative, Stephen Huvane, says, "I can confirm she is engaged."
Thurman was presented with an eight-plus carat diamond ring, with the large centre stone surrounded by 20 smaller gems.
And the sparkler has been given the seal of approval by a pal of the star.
The source tells the New York Daily News, "It's the most beautiful piece I've ever seen."
A date for the wedding has yet to be set.
It will be Thurman's third marriage - she split from first husband Gary Oldman in 1992 after two years of marriage, and wed Ethan Hawke in 1998, before divorcing in 2004.
She has two children with Hawke; Maya, nine, and six-year-old Levon.
Multi-millionaire Busson has two kids with his ex, supermodel Elle Macpherson. They parted ways in 2005.
- 6/27/2008
- WENN
Uma Thurman is engaged to her Swiss multimillionaire boyfriend, Arpad "Arki" Busson, her rep confirms to People. "I can confirm she is engaged," Stephen Huvane said on Friday. New York's Daily News was first to report the engagement. In return for saying yes, the actress received some serious sparkle: an 8-plus carat center stone surrounded by 20 smaller stones. "It's the most beautiful piece I've ever seen," says a close source of the diamond ring. "Arki did a wonderful job." The pair began dating last summer after attending a private dinner together in Milan. Since then, their relationship quickly heated up...
- 6/27/2008
- by Bethany Lye
- PEOPLE.com
Stars Liz Hurley, Trudie Styler and Bob Geldof helped raise $50 million (GBP25 million) for a children's charity at a lavish dinner in London on Thursday.
The annual Absolute Return for Kids (Ark) dinner at the Royal Naval College in London was organised by Uma Thurman's businessman partner Arpad Busson in a bid to raise funds for the charity.
The event attracted a host of well-known celebrities, including former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his wife Cherie, who were serenaded by legendary singer Stevie Wonder.
Guests paid between $2,000 (GBP1,000) and $20,000 (GBP10,000)-a-head to be seated at the charity dinner.
British artist Damien Hirst auctioned off a painting at the event, which was sold for $18,000 (GBP9,000), with a speaking role in Thurman's upcoming movie Eloise going under the hammer for $960,000 (GBP480,000), according to Britain's the Daily Express.
The annual Absolute Return for Kids (Ark) dinner at the Royal Naval College in London was organised by Uma Thurman's businessman partner Arpad Busson in a bid to raise funds for the charity.
The event attracted a host of well-known celebrities, including former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his wife Cherie, who were serenaded by legendary singer Stevie Wonder.
Guests paid between $2,000 (GBP1,000) and $20,000 (GBP10,000)-a-head to be seated at the charity dinner.
British artist Damien Hirst auctioned off a painting at the event, which was sold for $18,000 (GBP9,000), with a speaking role in Thurman's upcoming movie Eloise going under the hammer for $960,000 (GBP480,000), according to Britain's the Daily Express.
- 6/7/2008
- WENN
Supermodel Elle MacPherson has put her London home on the market.
The Aussie stunner has been living in the seven-storey Notting Hill mansion since splitting from her partner Arpad Busson in 2006.
MacPherson put the property, which features a pool and a ballroom, on the market last week (ends02May08) and insiders claim she's now planning to return home to Sydney.
The Aussie stunner has been living in the seven-storey Notting Hill mansion since splitting from her partner Arpad Busson in 2006.
MacPherson put the property, which features a pool and a ballroom, on the market last week (ends02May08) and insiders claim she's now planning to return home to Sydney.
- 5/5/2008
- WENN
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