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“This bill is a positive sign that the House values the film industry’s contribution to Georgia,” said Randy Davidson, publisher of Georgia Entertainment News. “However, many details need to be looked at including the impact on smaller productions and the nine options in the bill to get the full credit.”

The Walt Disney Company and Epic Games will collaborate on an all-new games and entertainment universe that will further expand the reach of beloved Disney stories and experiences. Disney will also invest $1.5 billion to acquire an equity stake in Epic Games alongside the multiyear project.

Steve Cohen of United Talent Agency shared incredible insights to a packed audience yesterday in Columbus at the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts. His comments complimented the updates shared by Film Commissioner Joel Slocumb about recent activity in the region along with updates about Flat Rock Studio, Columbus State University, Georgia Film Academy and advocacy efforts to promote rural film production.

In a joint press conference around tax credits and mostly targeting credits around data centers, House Bill 1180 was announced.

Our thriving creative economy contributes to Georgia being not only an ideal place to do business, but also an incredible place to live and explore.

Max’s Tokyo Vice, for example, Paramount+’s Fellow Travelers, and Warner Bros. Animation’s My Adventures with Superman were all among the Day One highlights.

The introduction of Altar coincides with the 35th anniversary of The Masquerade, which opened in September of 1989 in Old Fourth Ward.

“This funding will make a huge difference in terms of supporting department programs, initiatives, and non-profit agencies who work with Arts & Culture to bring vital services and programs to those in Fulton County.”  

Mock believes that Georgia's film tax credit is the best in the country and Columbus is soon to be a staple for creatives in the state.

In addition to Stratton Leopold, Lori Berlanga serves as co-producer. Executive producers include William Wages, Phillip Rob Bellury and Craig Miller.