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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rod Serling Day celebrates the life of Binghamton's favorite son
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Fifth graders from all seven Binghamton elementary schools celebrated the legacy of the city's favorite son on Friday. Rod Serling Day had a different format this year, being held at Horace Mann Elementary because of its proximity to Rec Park. As in previous years, Serling's daughter Anne was the guest of honor, and she recounted to the children her memories of her famous father, especially focusing on his sense of humor. Leading up to the day, the fifth graders learned about classic Twilight Zone episodes and their underlying messages supporting compassion and tolerance. 'I feel that this is and my father would have felt that this is one of his greatest accolades, that fifth grade students are learning about the messages of the Twilight Zone, which I feel we need now more than ever. I'm so honored, as my Dad would have been, that these teachers do such a tremendous job and these kids are so great,' said Anne. After the assembly inside the school, the children went to Rec Park to participate in a variety of stations. They learned about the new bronze statue of Serling that was installed last year, Binghamton High School students did a staged reading of one of his famous Twilight Zone episodes, and the kids got to ride the same carousel that Serling once did. The day ended with a picnic lunch. Kasmarcik Family continues Donoli's legacy Rod Serling Day celebrates the life of Binghamton's favorite son June 2 recognized as Sock Out Cancer Day in New York Mirabito collecting donations for Folds of Honor Vestal veteran inducted into New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A new dimension: Rod Serling documentary filming wraps in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Submitted for your approval: Filming has officially wrapped in Rhode Island for a documentary on Rod Serling—the visionary force behind an iconic science-fiction series. The authorized documentary will explore Serling's life and his impact on television as the creator, narrator, and central writer of 'The Twilight Zone.' The Rhode Island Film & TV Office describes the film as an 'intimate portrait' of Serling, highlighting how his work helped shape the industry. Steven Feinberg, RI Film & TV Office executive director, called Serling 'prolific, creative and insightful' and a 'provocative storyteller.' He added that Serling's narratives have impacted millions of lives and said he 'has and always will be an inspiration.' When the first episode of 'The Twilight Zone' aired in October 1959 on CBS, no one knew it would later be renowned as one of the greatest TV programs of all time, or the profound impact it would have on the industry. The RI Film & TV Office described the series as a 'genre-bending show' that tackled social and political issues like war, racism, and the dangers of technology through the lens of sci-fi stories. 'The show was not simply great primetime entertainment, but rather, a cultural phenomenon of tales of morality with thought-provoking social commentary,' the office said. The film, which remains untitled at this time, has been authorized by Serling's daughters, Jodi and Anne Serling, who are also serving as executive producers. Although Serling was from upstate New York, production took place across several Rhode Island locations, including Providence, East Greenwich, and South Kingstown. According to the RI Film & TV Office, recreations of Serling's life were shot in these locations, 'mirroring the same cinematic black-and-white style of 'The Twilight Zone.'' For these reenactments, Rhode Island native Tom DeNucci portrayed Serling. The documentary is a collaboration between Rhode Island-based Verdi Productions and Appian Way, the production company founded by Leonardo DiCaprio. 'Our company's goal is to keep creating jobs in Rhode Island with high-profile and meaningful projects that our small state can be proud of,' Chad A. Verdi, Verdi Productions president, said. Verdi also hinted at future collaborations with Appian Way, saying more projects could be on the horizon for Rhode Island. NEXT: Documentary premieres at Providence Place, revealing artists' four-year mall residency Download the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Boston Globe
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
R.I. plays a starring role in forthcoming Rod Serling documentary
'Prolific, creative and insightful, Rod Serling was a provocative storyteller whose narratives such as 'The Twilight Zone' series and the original 'Planet of the Apes' feature film impacted my life along with millions of others,' Steven Feinberg, executive director of the state's Film & Television Office, said in a statement. 'Rod Serling has and always will be an inspiration. Get Globe Rhode Island Food Club A weekly newsletter about food and dining in Rhode Island, by Globe Rhode Island reporter Alexa Gagosz. Enter Email Sign Up 'The Rhode Island film and t.v. community is honored to host our friends, Chad Verdi and Verdi Productions, along with Leonardo DiCaprio, Appian Way, and the Serling Family, as they create a much-needed documentary about the life and unique talents of the master storyteller Rod Serling,' Feiberg's statement continued. 'We know it will be a special event and we could not be prouder to be part of it!' Advertisement Although Serling, who died in 1975 at the age of 50, hailed from upstate New York, the documentarians used locations in East Greenwich, Providence, and Wakefield — the village in South Kingstown, R.I. — to help recreate moments in Serling's life, 'mirroring the same cinematic black and white style' of his signature show, officials said. Advertisement Actor Tom DeNucci, a Cranston, R.I. native, will portray Serling in the film's reenactments. The movie is directed by Jonah Tulis, who also wrote the screenplay. The production will the second that Verdi Productions has co-produced with Appian Way this year. The other was 'Sleepwalker.' a psychological thriller starring Hayden Panettiere, Beverly D'Angelo, Justin Chatwin, Mischa Barton, and Lori Tan Chinn. 'We are enthusiastic to finish another successful shoot with Appian Way in Rhode Island — our second co-production with them in the span of three months. Our company's goal is to keep creating jobs in Rhode Island with high profile and meaningful projects that our small state can be proud of.' Verdi, president of Verdi Productions, said in a statement. 'We expect to announce our third collaboration with Leo and the Appian Way team very soon.' Christopher Gavin can be reached at
