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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has scaled up in a big way. The pro wrestler turned actor recently paid $9.5 million for a sprawling 46-acre ranch in the small town of Powder Springs, Georgia, just outside Atlanta.
The Rome International Film Festival announces programming details for its 16th season, promising a vast array of independent films that will entertain and inspire filmmakers and film lovers across a broad spectrum of genres.
A key stop on the Oscar festival circuit, SCAD Savannah Film Festival is screening a total of 159 films, including 35 narrative films, 15 documentary films and 109 shorts, more than any year before. Over 1,800 films were submitted for the festival.
After introducing faith-based films “Fireproof, ” “Courageous” and “War Room,” the Albany-based Kendrick Brothers company recently added a new movie to the mix.
The company has plans to release between four and six films for theatrical and digital distribution per year. Crazy Legs Features is already in pre-production on several projects, with its first film, Front Row Killer, beginning principal photography today.
DEADLINE released the news yesterday that the North American and UK rights to Takashi Doscher’s newest feature, “ONLY,” have been acquired by Vertical Entertainment. Produced by Tadmor, with Gabrielle Pickle and Eyal Rimmon; and Co-Produced by Craig Miller, it will be released in 2020.
Atlanta is nicknamed the “Hollywood of the South” for a reason. But turns out, Athens has made a name for itself in the film industry with documentaries and short films as well. Here is a list of 7 films where you might catch a glimpse of the city you call home.
The film, which is based on a true story, centers on revolutionary businessmen Bernard Garrett (Anthony Mackie) and Joe Morris (Jackson), who devise an audacious and risky plan to take on the racially oppressive establishment of the 1960s by helping other African Americans pursue the American dream.
My Marjorie Kouns – Body as Canvas works complement the industry needs at this auspicious time. Plus, I’m super excited to be one of the calavera – sugar skull – face painters this Saturday, Nov. 2, from 2-8 p.m. at Atlanta’s Mutiny Artwrx for their Day of the Dead Art and Culture Festival!
The agreement, which covered the sales and marketing of the studio, as well as the studio operation and management services, will come to an end on 31 March 2020. The studio will remain branded and operated as a Pinewood facility until then.