Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) Chairman & CEO Charles H. Rivkin today announced the appointment of Emily Lenzner as Executive Vice President for Global Communications and Public Affairs. Lenzner will report to Rivkin and oversee the trade association’s communications team in the U.S. and internationally.

RePlay Arcade is bringing a mix of retro arcade and cutting edge gaming experiences, the Buford mall announced Tuesday. It will be located in the lower level near Billy Beez in a 2,078-square-foot space.

When high hopes for the box office for Pacific Rim were dashed when it only made $102 million domestically with a production budget of $190, it was China to the rescue where the film earned an additional $112 million.

Currently residing in Los Angeles, California, Brooks was raised in Cartersville, graduating from Cartersville High School in 1998. Before being known by her stage name, Brooks went by her given name — Beth Cousins — when she lived in Georgia.

Clark said for decades, big movies were few and far between in the region but that has steadily changed since the New York State Film Tax Credit began in 2004. He said a new analysis confirms what he’s witnessed.

What has not been determined is if the show will be coming back to Georgia, where the last two seasons have been filmed. Rumors circulated that the show would be filming in New York City. FX has not responded to 11Alive’s inquiry regarding that matter.

VisitColumbusGA president and CEO Peter Bowden told the Ledger-Enquirer that the Columbus Film Commission also can help film projects obtain city permits, scout locations and identify local resources, such as catering, transportation and hotels.

The heads of the studios and the distribution platforms and otherwise who are making the decisions whether or not to keep the production in Georgia or to increase their production.

Filming will begin soon for the new feature film “Electric Jesus” being shot entirely in the Fountain City, and one local face will be on the big screen.