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Film and TV

    Natalie Portman and Moses Ingram in "Lady in the Lake," premiering July 19, 2024 on Apple TV+.
    By the numbers: What did ‘Lady in the Lake’ do for Maryland’s economy?
    The production of “Lady in the Lake” used the state’s Film Production Activity Tax Credit, an incentive of the Maryland Film Office that helps attract productions to film on location in the state and provides refundable tax credits for certain costs incurred during filming.
    WJZ anchor Vic Carter.
    Longtime WJZ anchor Vic Carter to sign off on July 25
    Vic Carter, a fixture on WJZ-TV’s news broadcasts for nearly three decades, is leaving the station July 25 to pursue other opportunities. “This isn’t retirement,” he said, “but an extension of my ongoing journey.”
    Marlon Wayans will perform at Baltimore Comedy Factory this weekend.
    Why Marlon Wayans is spending his holiday weekend in Baltimore
    Marlon Wayans said he has a particular affinity for Baltimore, where he will perform five shows at the Baltimore Comedy Factory this weekend.
    How much do you know about Fort McHenry? Test your national monument knowledge with our quiz.
    Fort McHenry was an answer on ‘Jeopardy.’ Test your knowledge about the historic site.
    The category? National monuments. The star-spangled clue? “From its ramparts, you can see the mouth of the Patapsco River as it flows into Chesapeake Bay.” Now, it's your turn.
    Actress Tabyana Ali, who plays Trina on "General Hospital," attends the Daytime Emmys Awards on June 7.
    ‘General Hospital’ condemned racism on X. Viewers want storylines to reflect that.
    After "General Hospital" spoke out about the racism facing some of the Black actors on the show, I was ready to start watching the soap opera again. Not so fast, some local fans said.
    Natalie Portman and Moses Ingram in "Lady in the Lake," premiering July 19, 2024 on Apple TV+.
    Watch the first trailer for ‘Lady in the Lake,’ set and filmed in Baltimore
    Just over a month away from its premiere, Apple TV+ released the first trailer for “Lady in the Lake,” the drama based on the 2019 novel by New York Times bestselling author — and Baltimore resident — Laura Lippman, staring Natalie Portman and Moses Ingram.
    Andre Braugher (left) and Kyle Secor at an event for the TV classic “Homicide: Life on the Street” (1993). Securing rights to the music used on the show has delayed its release on streaming platforms, but there is speculation that NBC may be close to acquiring them.
    Is ‘Homicide: Life on the Street’ closer to streaming?
    NBC is rumored to be closer to acquiring the music rights necessary for “Homicide: Life on the Street,” the critically acclaimed Baltimore-set ’90s police drama, to be available for streaming.
    Howard Schacter, left, then a member of the Interfraternity Council at University of Maryland, College Park, poses with Rob Lowe during the filming of "St. Elmo's Fire."
    Rob Lowe at UMD? New Brat Pack doc stirs ‘St. Elmo’s Fire’ memories for alumni
    “BRATS,” actor Andrew McCarthy’s new documentary about himself and the other members of the 1980s “Brat Pack,” recalls the filming of “St. Elmo’s Fire” at University of Maryland, College Park in 1984. For some alumni, it feels like yesterday.
    Sapphira Cristál and Nymphia Wind, from RuPaul's Drag Race, will be performing at Pride.
    Five things to do during Baltimore Pride week
    Here are five LGBTQ-centered events happening during Baltimore Pride 2024.
    Bailey Anne Kennedy smiles with tears in her eyes as she holds a bouquet and wears a tiara and Miss Maryland 2024 sash. The previous year's winner adjusts her sash and other beauty pageant contestants smile and applaud behind her.
    Trans woman wins Miss Maryland USA, making history with a list of pageant firsts
    When Bailey Anne Kennedy was crowned on Saturday as Miss Maryland USA, she broke almost every barrier that existed in the state’s pageant history--including being the first married, Asian-American, and trans woman winner.
    Pat Sajak and Vanna White attend the 25th anniversary celebration of “Wheel of Fortune” at Radio City Music Hall in 2007.
    Pat Sajak, who called Maryland home, retires as host of ‘Wheel of Fortune’ after 41 seasons
    Pat Sajak announced his retirement in June 2023, making the 41st season of “Wheel of Fortune” his last.
    TV personality Robyn Dixon will join 20 other celebrities for the third season of “The Traitors” on Peacock.
    Robyn Dixon will return to reality television as part of cast on ‘The Traitors’
    Less than two months after news broke that Robyn Dixon would not be returning to “Real Housewives of Potomac,” the reality television star has landed a new on-screen role with “The Traitors.”
    Forty-five spellers participated in the semifinals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, including two from Maryland.
    Could you spell these words that knocked Maryland kids out of National Spelling Bee?
    Maryland kids were close but couldn’t quite churn out the correct spellings for words to advance to the finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
    The Parkway Theatre in Station North.
    Parkway Theatre looks to gaming, performances to boost future beyond film
    Though the Parkway Theatre will still do quite a bit with film, several arts and cultural partnerships and events are planned.
    Jamie Costello is retiring from TV after almost four decades with WMAR.
    WMAR’s Jamie Costello to retire after 37 years with station
    Jamie Costello is retiring from TV after almost four decades with WMAR.
    Mike Flanagan, who grew up in Maryland, is returning to share his stories with Towson University graduates.
    Towson alum Mike Flanagan talks horror and wanting to film in Maryland
    Mike Flanagan, the filmmaker known for his horror works such as “The Haunting of Bly Manor,” “Midnight Mass” and “The Fall of the House of Usher,” is returning to his home.
    Joan Vassos, right, goes on a date with Gerry Turner in last year’s “The Golden Bachelor.”
    The new ‘Golden Bachelorette’ is a Maryland native and our personal favorite
    The first-ever “Golden Bachelorette” is a 61-year-old Montgomery County woman who left last season’s “The Golden Bachelor” of her own volition.
    A reboot of “The Office,” NBC’s beloved comedy series, will take place in a Midwestern newsroom.
    ‘The Office’ reboot is about a dying newspaper. I’m not laughing.
    “The Office” reboot will focus on volunteer reporters, but there’s nothing funny about the sad decline of news.
    Through Baltimore Youth Film Arts, young people learned the ins and outs of producing films and other art forms.
    As funds run dry, a program for young storytellers enters its final chapter
    Through film, animation, photography and writing, young people were given the tools to tell their stories at Baltimore Youth Film Arts.
    Natalie Portman and Moses Ingram in "Lady in the Lake," premiering July 19, 2024 on Apple TV+.
    Get your first peek at Baltimore-based Apple TV series ‘Lady in the Lake’
    “Lady in the Lake,” the Apple TV+ drama based on the 2019 novel by New York Times bestselling author Laura Lippman, will have its global premiere date of July 19. The miniseries stars Natalie Portman and Baltimore-native Moses Ingram.
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