Our friends at Aprio, LLP announced that they has combined with Alpharetta-based Magoon, Freeman, Spain & Jones, LLC.

“The founding members of GSEC represent Georgia’s top industry and private sector leaders,coming together in a unique collaboration with Georgia’s deep crew base, united by their commitment to protect and promote the screen entertainment industry in our state,” said Chris Clark, President & CEO of the Georgia Chamber.

The latest installment of The Conjuring franchise got bad reviews and a C CinemaScore, but The Nun had a $53.5 million debut. That’s the biggest opening of any title in the franchise. It’s also the second highest September debut of all time in North America, after last year’s It (with $123.4 million).

Christie Fleischer joins Netflix, Inc, the world’s leading internet entertainment service, as Global Head of Consumer Products, overseeing retail and licensee partnerships, publishing, interactive games, merchandising and experiential events.

The Georgia Esports League announced its third season for colleges across the state. The season culminates in a state championship Oct. 20 at Georgia State University’s new esports facility in its Atlanta Sports Arena.

The Georgia Studio & Infrastructure Alliance, the state’s only organization dedicated solely to representing local investment in Georgia’s film and television production industry, announces eight new members today, doubling its size since its creation four years ago.

Georgia College Assistant Professors of Communication and Music, Angela Criscoe and Dr. Dana Gorzelany-Mostak, recently won an “Award of Excellence” from the Broadcast Education Association.

Sony Interactive Entertainment, in collaboration with Ideas United and its creative collective, We Make, announced the release of five pilots produced for the PlayStation Emerging Filmmakers Program.

Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly’s superhero sequel finally landed in China, with a strong $68 million. And that alone was good to conquer the global top spot. Ant-Man 2 also ranks as the fourth highest debut in China for a Marvel release and the third highest by a US film for 2018.