“As a lifelong Disney fan, having the iconic Aladdin voice actors at MomoCon fills my heart with absolute joy,” said Jess Merriman
Act for a Change is searching for writers and directors for our August show “Bridges over Barriers.”
To kickoff Georgia Entertainment’s Thought Leadership Series, Blackman sat down with Founder and CEO Randy Davidson to share moments that have been impactful to his career and detail Georgia’s relationship to Diversity in entertainment.
“Reel Connections” offers a platform for dialogue and recognition, showcasing the achievements of Black filmmakers and media professionals and their invaluable role in the advertising and entertainment landscape.
Atlanta’s Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame revealed his emblem, and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens bestowed him with the city’s highest honor, the Phoenix Award.
As an Augusta-born creative, he shares a unique perspective on why the city is great for filmmaking.
These events connect entertainment professionals, artists and local businesses in Dunwoody, the Atlanta Perimeter, Georgia and beyond.
In 2023, Mercedes-Benz Stadium hosted its biggest year of concerts ever with multiple dates from Beyoncé, Swift, Ed Sheeran, Karol G, Grupo Firme and George Strait.
“If it is your dream, and it is your hope, if it is that thing you wake up and go to bed with and you can’t shake it; that is something that is bigger than you. Do not stop,” Tyler Perry stated. “I wish for every dreamer in here, I wish you persist until you get to the other side and see how sweet it is.”
Media outlets around the world took note of the powerful Georgia entertainment presence as well, including forbes.com, which reported, “Super Bowl LVIII was in Las Vegas, but Usher used his platform there to transport millions of viewers to the city he has called home for more than three decades.