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The ReMix - Matt Damon on Instigators, how to prepare cod milanese

WBZ's Breana Pitts hosts the ReMix. A mix of lifestyle, entertainment and community stories. In today's episode we sit down with actors Matt Damon, Casey Affleck and Hong Chau to discuss their new movie The Instigators. We highlight Paramount Plus movies being shown for free in Boston's Seaport. Chef Pino Maffeo from Victory Point restaurant in Quincy teaches WBZ's Jordyn Jagolinzer how to make Cod Milanese. WBZ's Tiffany Chan shows us the way Team Impact is helping chronically ill youngsters to meet their New England Patriots heroes. And the launch of Dine Out Boston, we speak with the owner of HUE restaurant in Boston, Robert Eugene about the initiative.

Aug 3
19:58

Matt Damon and Casey Affleck talk new film "The Instigators" which takes place in Boston

The two Cambridge natives and childhood friends star in the new movie "The Instigators," which takes place in Boston and was partially filmed in the city. The two talk about their friendship, filming in Boston and Damon's role in Ben Affleck's "Dunkings" Dunkin commercial.

Aug 2
07:18

Matt Damon, Casey Affleck on their return to Boston in new comedy "The Instigators"

The Cambridge, Massachusetts natives spoke to WBZ-TV's Paula Ebben about working together on their new comedy, which opens in theaters Friday.

Aug 2
02:46

Ben Affleck, Tom Brady, Matt Damon star in Dunkin' Super Bowl commercial

New England was on full display during a star-studded Super Bowl commercial by Dunkin'.

Feb 12

Tom Brady, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon star in Dunkin' Super Bowl commercial

New England stars stole the show during the Super Bowl.

Feb 12
01:58

South Boston bar seen in "Good Will Hunting" to be sold

WBZ TV's Laura Haefeli reports.

Feb 9
02:25

Matt Damon and Casey Affleck spotted filming "The Instigators" in Quincy

SkyEye spotted Matt Damon and Casey Affleck shooting scenes for "The Instigator" in Quincy.

May 11, 2023
00:40

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's new movie "Air" opens strong at box office

"Air," starring Matt Damon, Viola Davis and Ben Affleck, got off to a strong start at the box office in its first weekend in theaters

Apr 9, 2023

Local theaters hope "Air" will bring people to the movies

"Air," starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, tells the story of the creation of the Nike Air Jordan.

Apr 8, 2023

Movie theaters hope "Air" brings people back to the movies

WBZ's Laura Haefeli reports.

Apr 8, 2023
02:14

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon team up in 'Air,' first movie from new company

The new film about Nike's courting of Michael Jordan opens in theaters Wednesday.

Apr 4, 2023

Filming for Affleck, Damon movie takes over Mass. Ave Bridge

"The Instigators" has taken over Boston over the last week.

Apr 2, 2023
00:24

Matt Damon and Casey Affleck movie shuts down City Hall Plaza

Filming continued for "The Instigators" on Saturday.

Mar 25, 2023
00:20

'The Instigators' filming takes over City Hall Plaza and Faneuil Hall

City Hall Plaza and Faneuil Hall are the latest areas to be taken over by filming for Matt Damon and Casey Affleck's new movie.

Mar 25, 2023

Matt Damon, Casey Affleck spotted filming new movie 'The Instigators' in Boston

WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan reports.

Mar 22, 2023
02:41

Matt Damon, Casey Affleck spotted in Boston for movie shoot

Damon and Affleck are filming "The Instigators" in Boston.

Mar 22, 2023
00:16

Bova's Bakery to close for a week for movie shoot

Bova's Bakery in the North End will temporarily close for a Damon/Affleck movie production.

Mar 19, 2023
00:47

"Air": Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's filmmaking jump shot

The pair who met as kids in Cambridge, Mass., and won an Oscar for "Good Will Hunting," have now formed a production company, whose first feature is about how Nike created a basketball shoe around an untried NBA rookie, Michael Jordan.

Mar 19, 2023

Amanda Knox Says New Matt Damon Film 'Stillwater' Is Profiting Off Her Life

Knox is claiming the new movie from the Cambridge native is profiting off her life and her struggle for a wrongful murder conviction.

Jul 30, 2021

Tom Brady Has Classic Reaction To Matt Damon Supporting Bucs Over Patriots In Potential Super Bowl

Matt Damon is taking his love for Tom Brady to a new level.

Jul 27, 2021

Matt Damon Credits Tom Brady Over Bill Belichick For Patriots' Success, Is 'All In' On Tampa Tom

Tom Brady's move to Tampa Bay caused some internal conflicts among many Patriots fans. But not Matt Damon.

Jul 26, 2021

Cambridge Native Matt Damon In Lockdown With Family In Ireland

Matt Damon said his daughter had coronavirus in New York City, while he and the rest of his family have spent the lockdown in Ireland.

May 14, 2020

Tom Brady Smashes Matt Damon's Window In Prank With Jimmy Kimmel

Tom Brady has been thrown into the middle of a longstanding late-night rivalry Late-night between Jimmy Kimmel and movie star Matt Damon.

May 2, 2019

Jimmy Kimmel, Matt Damon Continue Feud At World Series Wearing 'I'm With Stupid' T-Shirts

Sox fan Ben Affleck was there, too.

Oct 29, 2018

Ben Affleck, Matt Damon Making Movie About Rigging Of McDonald's Monopoly Game

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are hoping for a Monopoly-sized payday at the box office with a new true crime story about a popular McDonald's giveaway.

Aug 3, 2018

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Keller: Take a deep breath. The election ends next month. Maybe.

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Oct 23

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Oct 23

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Oct 22

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Oct 23

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Oct 4

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Sep 27

New Massachusetts bill would reinstate CDLs for hundreds of drivers

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Sep 27

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Oct 30

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Oct 27

Keller: Take a deep breath. The election ends next month. Maybe.

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Oct 24

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Oct 20

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Oct 30

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A small group of loyal customers gathered in Weston Saturday morning to thank a pharmacist who is relocating as Walgreens closes the location where he served the community for almost three decades.

Oct 29

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Oct 24

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Oct 11

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