ROLLING STONE IS teaming up with world-renowned hotel giant Sonesta International Hotels to host a multi-city Musicians on Musicians satellite event series, providing a once-in-a-lifetime experience for guests and Sonesta Travel Pass members.
Francis Ford Coppola’s sci-fi epic “Megalopolis,” which proved to be wildly divisive after its Cannes Film Festival premiere, has finally found a distributor.
Georgia Entertainment, in partnership with Cinelease Studios-Three Ring, hosted the first Georgia Unscripted roadshow of 2024 in Covington. The event gathered hundreds of local business owners, entertainment executives, and creatives along with government officials to learn more about the Creative Economy in the region.
Traditionally, cities receive all the recognition and shoutouts—Atlanta, Hollywood, Chicago, NYC, and on and on. But in Georgia, Atlanta and the state walk hand and hand as it relates to what takes place in entertainment.
This captivating exhibition will feature diverse photography from across Georgia, offering a wonderful opportunity for attendees to explore remarkable artwork, meet the talented artist, Pam Willis-Hovey, and enjoy light refreshments.
Disney/Pixar’s Inside Out 2 is coming in at the high range of what we told you last night –$155M domestic– and an overall mind-blowing $295M global, by far the biggest Hollywood movie opening both stateside and around the world YTD besting Dune: Part Two ($182.5M) and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire at $194M.
Laquan Copeland, a Columbus native, is playing a lead role in an upcoming movie, which will be released later this month.
This selection stems from a meticulous process involving nominations, extensive research, references, and insightful interviews with key figures. Those named will be featured in this edition of the Creative Economy Journal and on Georgia Entertainment’s website in the coming weeks.
Georgia Entertainment, the leading source of news and information for the film & tv, music, esports, arts, gaming and other areas of digital entertainment, has released the second edition of their bi-annual printed publication – Georgia Entertainment: The Creative Economy Journal.
The North Star Boys boast an impressive social media presence with over 40 million followers total across all socials. Their YouTube channel has amassed more than 1 billion views, with an additional 1 billion views on TikTok collectively from their original content and music.
The Ray, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing net-zero transportation and energy infrastructure, joins national environmental and civil rights leader Daniel Blackman in launching RENAISSANCE94 (Ren94) at the premier event in sports and entertainment sustainability.
Games Week Georgia returns to Atlanta this year October 1-6, 2024, to celebrate all aspects of the global video game and esports industry.
The film and television industry relies on many behind-the-scenes professionals who often go unrecognized. Discover Dunwoody is excited to highlight…
The Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education (GACTE), the Georgia Department of Education, Explore Gwinnett and the Media Education Foundation of Georgia (MEFGA) presented an industry panel for high school Audio Video Technology and Film (AVTF) instructors from throughout the state of Georgia. The event was part of the Annual GACTE conference being held at Gas South Convention Center.
Blumhouse, the film production company behind Five Nights at Freddy’s, M3GAN, and Imaginary, just announced a bunch of games as part of its new initiative to break into the medium, with Fear the Spotlight, a classic PS2-style horror, coming later this year.
The event will take place on June 28 – 29th, 2024 (with a special awards ceremony on the 30th) and will feature an array of panels, roundtable discussions, portfolio reviews, workshops, and screenings. This year’s theme, “Animation Re:Launch,” serves as a rallying cry for the industry to rebound and thrive after a challenging year.
Pigmental Studios has acquired the rights to the longtime children’s book series “Serendipity,” which has sold more than 80 million copies worldwide. The agreement is described by officials from the studio based in St. Marys as a “landmark deal for children’s literature.”
Besides population size and diversity, the intentionality of Explore Gwinnett Tourism and Film is right near the top of the list of what attracts the film and entertainment industry there. What was originally the Gwinnett Film Office now has joined forces with—and draws on the strength of—Gwinnett County’s tourism arm, Explore Gwinnett Tourism and Film.
Sony‘s Bad Boys: Ride or Die had a great Saturday of $19.5M, -10% against previews/first day of $21.6M, for what’s shaping up to be a $56M opening.
As Deadline reported last month, James Franco and Oscar winner Tommy Lee Jones are leading the action thriller The Razor’s Edge from producer Corey Large and filmmaker Demian Lichtenstein. This week at the quarterly Columbus Film Office meeting, Co-producer Alexander Kane said the film will be shooting in Columbus, Georgia.
Bring It On Solutions Founder and CEO Jonathan Vendrick is filling an exclusive gap in Georgia’s entertainment industry. Having served as a Concierge Manager for over 20 years at luxury hotels, he built impressive skills and a VIP client base that now transfers to the state’s creative industries.
FilmColumbusGA, the official film office for Columbus, held its quarterly meeting Wednesday, June 5th at Studio Theatre inside RiverCenter for the Performing Arts. These events connect entertainment professionals, artists and local businesses from Georgia and beyond and provide an opportunity to share information about activity in the region. (See photos below.)
Milk & Cookies, Atlanta’s premier live event and experiential agency, is thrilled to announce the debut of Milk & Cookies Music Week (MCMW), set to unfold from June 9th to June 15th, 2024. This week-long extravaganza represents a groundbreaking convergence of music, technology, and community engagement, promising an immersive experience for thought leaders, professionals, creatives, and music enthusiasts alike.
Named the Fashion Book of the Year by Ivy Style, John Slemp’s Bomber Boys – WWII Flight Jacket Art presents over one hundred WWII painted bomber jackets, stunningly crisp photographed, and each documented with the airmen who wore them.
The plan was developed in cooperation with what is now Create Gwinnett and nine municipalities as well as Gwinnett County Public Schools, Georgia Gwinnett College, four of the five Community Improvement Districts and Gwinnett County government.
Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard has been named to the 2024 USA Basketball 3×3 Women’s National Team and will compete with the team at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, USA Basketball announced today.
Based on the major success of that evening, the Braves will again host OutKast Night at Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta on Tuesday, August 6 when the team takes on the Milwaukee Brewers.
In recognition of RE:IMAGINE’s significant contributions to the community, the City of Atlanta presented the organization with a proclamation during the gala. This honor underscores RE:IMAGINE’s vital role in shaping young creatives’ lives entering the entertainment and media industry.
REVOLT’s new ownership structure provides employees an equity stake as the company, while remaining Black-owned and operated, continues its mission to become the largest media company powered by creators and fueled by culture.
Phil Stevens, the writer/director behind this project, has won multiple Telly Awards in both the Directing and Cinematography categories and received the Best Short Film Director award at the 2019 International Christian Film & Music Festival for his work on “Something Blue.”
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) concluded the second of two scheduled weeks of Area Standards Agreement (ASA) negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) on Saturday.
Due to the multiple large water main breaks affecting downtown Atlanta, the commencement ceremony, originally set to take place at Georgia World Congress Center, was moved to the university’s new state-of-the-art SCADshow theater, located at 1470 Spring St. NW.
Georgia has a talented workforce, agreeable cost of living, incentives for R&D, and creative industries like film, television and digital entertainment.
Paramount and Skydance have agreed to terms of a merger, CNBC’s David Faber reported Monday. A deal could be announced in the coming days, he said.
After a poor Memorial Day weekend, we have a poor post-holiday period, with all titles grossing an estimated $67.4M, -67% from a year ago.
Daniel Blackman is the Founder of Renaissance94, a revolutionary non-profit and global social impact consultancy that advises corporations and public figures on strategy, storytelling, and community engagement.
The Creative Media Industries Institute (CMII) at Georgia State University proudly announces its official qualification as a Silver Level “Unreal Academic Partner” for its M.F.A. in Digital Filmmaking, Virtual Production, and Visual Effects Concentration. Administered by Epic Games, this prestigious recognition highlights CMII’s commitment to providing high-quality educational opportunities in the rapidly evolving field of digital media. It also underscores their dedication to excellence in education through a knowledgeable faculty, proven curricula, and top-notch technology.
The 48H Virtual Production Filming Contest, held from May 17 to May 19, 2024, was no ordinary competition. Joel, Sajitha, and Carla had to adapt quickly to the contest organizer’s13-hour time difference, starting their work at 4:50 a.m. on Saturday. Joel shared his experience, saying, “This challenge made me realize how strong and dependable virtual productions tools are to rapid productions.”
Revolution Payroll, a best-in-class provider of entertainment payroll and financial technology services, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Chelsea Spivey as Sr. Director of New Business Development and Production Incentives.
Friedman’s is a local family-owned and operated custom frame shop that’s been in Savannah since its inception in 1902. Now in their fifth generation, they attribute their long success to their dedication to quality and customer service.
The NFL franchise, led by chairman Arthur Blank, says that it will add four new people as limited partners, including a Hollywood insider, and a legendary Olympian.
Outstanding SCAD 2024 graduates will represent more than 40 top-ranked programs, including interactive design and game development, interior design, film and television, fashion, graphic design, and design management.
Arreasha Z. Lawrence, Chief Music and Entertainment Officer of the Music and Entertainment Council, is a vibrant member of the creative community in Columbus.
The convention brought in approximately 50,000 people to the Georgia World Congress Center and made an estimated $35 million in economic impact for metro Atlanta.
The idea behind aligning Georgia’s entertainment tourism efforts is this: if individual communities, municipalities, and key players prioritize getting their procedures and focus in line, everyone across the state will benefit.
As the number of states offering entertainment tax relief has dwindled, Georgia has emerged as the clear regional winner, eclipsing otherwise active entertainment work in Louisiana, Florida and North Carolina.
Deborah Riley Draper, the filmmaker behind A+E series James Brown: Say It Loud said some doors are closing but that doesn’t mean others aren’t opening.
The Bo Bartlett Center at Columbus State University welcomes Zoey Frank, a renowned contemporary artist, for a six-week residency program through June 29.
This weekend at the Memorial Day box office, the film industry seems to be questioning its existence, ready to jump out of a window.
After 11 days of an exceptional edition, the Jury of the 77th Festival de Cannes presented its winners’ list among the 22 films presented in Competition this year.
If you usually walk the streets of Downtown Camilla, you might notice some changes as filmmakers saw a need to bring the entertainment industry to a small South Georgia town in hopes of creating exposure in the field.
Georgia Entertainment and The Entertainment Tourism Alliance of Georgia (ETAG) hosted the inaugural ‘Shaping Georgia’s Entertainment Tourism Future’ event at the Trilith Guesthouse in the Town at Trilith.
A bipartisan working group led by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), along with Sens. Heinrich (D-NM), Rounds (R-SD) and Young (R-IN), released a roadmap for artificial intelligence (AI) policy in the U.S. Senate, Wednesday.
Governor Brian Kemp: “This award from Site Selection just adds to a decade of evidence that the way we do business in the Peach State is working. When job creators choose us, they not only get access to the global market through logistics assets like Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and some of the fastest-growing ports in the nation, they also get a host of incredible partners at the state and local levels.”
Reporter Blake Devine reached out to gather more information about the confirmed Georgia cities selected to potentially land the Sundance Film Festival – Athens, Atlanta and Savannah. The news story also covers Georgia Entertainment’s presence at the 77th Cannes Film Festival in France intertwining the importance of film, festivals and economic activity.
The Savannah College of Art and Design has a reputation for bringing the buzziest of fashion folk to the place where you least expect them; a quaint, historic city in the South.
Atlanta and Athens are contenders to land Sundance joining Savannah according to Pat Mitchell. Of the 90 cities that submitted proposals 15 were selected. She made the remarks today at the Entertainment Tourism luncheon at Trilith Guesthouse in the Town at Trilith.
TIFF announced that it is launching a new official content market at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival. Envisioned as the North American hub for buying and selling screen-based projects, intellectual property, and immersive and innovative content across all platforms, the market will elevate Canadian and international talent while driving global distribution and sales.
The wait for a genuine college football video game is almost over. EA Sports recently revealed its much-anticipated “College Football 25” title will drop on July 19. Then, it shared a trailer showcasing gameplay footage and several small details that should have fans even more excited.
HyperX and SkillhotMedia announced the return of their BroadcastHER Academy fellowship program for women in esports and gaming.
Georgia Entertainment was thrilled to be a part of the 77th Cannes Film Festival, the largest film festival in the world to help spread the word about what is happening in the Peach State.
MomoCon is expected to have an economic impact of $34,600,000 on metro Atlanta over Memorial Day Weekend 2024. More than 50,000 attendees are expected in Atlanta for a weekend of cosplay, animation, gaming, and music.
The 48th annual Atlanta Film Festival + Creative Conference (ATLFF) is proud to announce the award winners for the 2024 festival, which took place from Thursday, April 25 – Sunday, May 5, 2024.
This commentary is originally from the daily posts on LinkedIn about our events and programming at Cannes.
Saturdays were good to IF lifting the pic to a now $34M opening after a $13.6M Saturday, up 32% against $10.3M Friday and previews
Park City, host of the Sundance Film Festival for four decades, has an excellent chance of continuing in that role after 2026, Deputy City Manager Sarah Pearce said Monday.
Moonshine Post Production, in collaboration with the Atlanta Film Festival (ATLFF), is proud to announce its latest initiative: the Moonshine Post Finishing Grants.
This week, Georgia’s Poet Laureate, Chelsea Rathburn, in partnership with Georgia Council for the Arts, announced the winner and finalists of the 11th annual Poet Laureate’s Prize.
Get ready to dive deep into the heartbeat of Atlanta’s film industry with Film Pitch ATL, the ultimate networking event for filmmakers, actors, investors, and industry professionals.
Animation Summit, a property of Ghost Gaming and produced by Skillshot Media, will debut on Thursday, May 23, 2024 to promote professional development and celebrate the growing animation industry in Georgia.
Discover Dunwoody proudly announces Jamie Graff as the May recipient of the Distinguished Production Associate Recognition Program.
Cinelease Studios Three Ring in Covington will start the 2024 Georgia Unscripted roadshow series of events on June 13th. These events highlight entertainment opportunities in the region with a focus on workforce development and local businesses participating in the growth of the creative economy.
Over the course of his 45-year career, actor D.W. Moffett has been a leading man on Broadway, worked with iconic directors such as Bernardo Bertolucci and Steven Soderbergh and toplined a hit network TV show.
It’s known for enchanting Spanish moss and historic architecture, but Savannah has so much more.
The U.K. native spent more than 20 years as Vice President of International Marketing and Creative for Paramount before moving to Los Angeles and into the creative side with projects from commercials to making documentaries.
The Columbus Film Office today announced that Director Bill Wages and Producer Stratton Leopold of “The Neon Highway” will be the featured speakers at their next quarterly meeting. The meeting will be held at the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts on June 5th from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
The Animation Summit will be hosted at Skillshot Media at Uptown Atlanta, in partnership with the all-ages Geek Culture Convention MomoCon beginning the following day at the Georgia World Congress Center.
Great visions often spring from the most unexpected places. Sometimes, it takes nothing more than a car ride and the observation of a young boy to spark a new project. In the right hands, that project can transcend what has come before it and bring the world something familiar but in a new and refreshing way.
Moviegoers weren’t monkeying around this weekend, making a destination to cinemas to see Wes Ball’s Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.
Our first quarter results benefited from continued strong advertiser demand for our local content including numerous professional sporting events on our stations, from the Super Bowl to local packages of NBA games.
Michael Wolmer is a Sales Associate for Barbizon Lighting Company’s Film & TV division. The Dunwoody local and University of Georgia alum is a prime example of how the entertainment industry creates jobs for Georgians.
This video, produced by Lucie, features some of our favorite people supporting Dunwoody and helping efforts to raise awareness of our hotels, dining, and shopping.
Fulton Films announced they will present their ‘Heart of the Peach’ brunch with Georgia Entertainment at the 77th edition of the Festival de Cannes. The event will be held at the American Pavilion on May 18th. Renowned writer, producer and filmmaker Deborah Riley will be the featured guest along with others shining the light on Fulton County and Georgia.
Instagram strategy and content creation experts at Your Social Team have announced THE REELIES, the first Reels awards show created to celebrate solopreneurs, small business owners, and content creators.
Georgia Entertainment’s ‘From Script to Screen’ event series is going global to promote the state at the Festival de Cannes.
The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is delighted to announce award-winning actor and The New York Times-bestselling author Rob Lowe as the university’s 2024 commencement speaker at its locations in Savannah and Atlanta.
In April the Sundance Institute initiated a Request for Information process to scout for potential locations across the United States to host the Sundance Film Festival starting from 2027. The RFI marks the initial phase of a thorough selection process tailored to collect crucial logistical details from potential host sites across the United States. Cities have been notified with either confirmation that they will continue in the process or if not. Savannah has made it to the next round.
WABE, Atlanta’s NPR and PBS affiliate, is set to launch MY MONEY MENTORS, a financial docu-reality series designed to make financial literacy enjoyable and empowering for Millennials and Gen-Z.
Georgia Entertainment has released the details of the programming and partners for its signature “From Script to Screen” event series at the 77th edition of the Cannes International Film Festival.
The way Georgia Entertainment President Jezlan Moyet sees it, Gwinnett County is not just a player in Georgia’s growing film and TV industry — it’s one of the leaders.
For the third consecutive year, Film USA is set to host their Pavilion at the Marché du Film at Cannes located at International Village, Pantiero.
The Entertainment Tourism Alliance of Georgia (ETAG) and Georgia Entertainment today announced that Pat Mitchell will speak at the “Shaping Georgia’s Entertainment Tourism Future” event on May 22nd. Pat Mitchell is Co-Founder and Partner of ConnectedWomenLeaders, Project Dandelion, and Co-Founder and Editorial Director of TEDWomen.
If you have ever traveled out of town to attend a music festival, watched your favorite collegiate team participate in an esports tournament or visited the real world locations where your favorite movies were filmed, you have participated in entertainment tourism.
On June 8th, ATLANTA FILM PARTY and Cafecito Productions are teaming up to bring you a night of Latine-made films.
Universal’s The Fall Guy isn’t so strong, and nobody is really shocked.
Collaborating with the Huntington Theatre Company and Front Porch Arts Collaboration, the Alliance brought to life this contemporary adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.”
For Atlantans, it’s also a great chance to see the Studio at Candler Park double as Solene’s art gallery, set in the Silver Lakes neighborhood of Los Angeles; Garibaldi’s in Savannah becomes the backdrop for a Paris Café; and a private Buckhead residence portrays a luxury St. Tropez getaway.
Last night at Gas South Arena in Gwinnett, the Atlanta Vibe defeated the Columbus Fury to round out their first year of competition.
On this episode of Georgia Entertainment’s Thought Leadership Series, she provides valuable insights into the state’s creative tax credits.
Tiana was one of nine national finalists from the more than 160,800 students that participated in this year’s Poetry Out Loud, a program of the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation along with state and jurisdictional arts agencies.