Astoria celebrates 40 years of 'Short Circuit' with rare props, movie screenings and a gold Johnny 5

A new exhibit and fan celebration aim to spotlight the Astoria-filmed classic, "Short Circuit," and expand the city's film ...

Hey laser lips! Plenty of input from “Short Circuit” fans in Astoria

Ten-year-old Astoria resident Lincoln Isaac was quick to provide input on robot Johnny 5’s personality. “He’s kind of goofy ...

Number Five is alive and heading back to Astoria for the ‘Short Circuit’ 40th anniversary reunion

Astoria hosts a multi-day festival for the 40th anniversary of "Short Circuit" with cast reunions, screenings and themed ...

Beloved robot from 80s sci-fi film 'Short Circuit' to roll into Astoria

Astoria is celebrating the anniversaries of "The Goonies" and "Short Circuit," including a museum exhibit with one of the ...
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Look inside Astoria’s famous ‘Short Circuit’ house, now a fan-focused Airbnb

Visitors to Astoria can now stay overnight in the house that was the prime filming location for a beloved 1980s children’s action film. We’re talking, of course, about the “Short Circuit” house.