We will discuss how game devs and other startups can have an international presence, how to localize, how to get international sales, and more. This is a great event for game devs, startups and investors.
The Georgia Film Academy (GFA) today announced it is hosting Esports Teacher Training workshops on July 21 and July 22 at Skillshot Media from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Filmmaking Summer Camp, held at Trilith Studios, allows campers to make major creative and technical decision to guide projects, taking scripts through aspects of pre-production, filming and post-production/editing.
Columbus State University’s Carson McCullers Center for Writers and Musicians has named music theory scholar Lauren Irschick as the winner of its 18th annual Marguerite and Lamar Smith Fellowship for Writers.
Georgia Entertainment News has released the details of the next 2023 Georgia Unscripted Roadshow focused on North Fulton and Forsyth County. Highlighting cities including Alpharetta, Cumming, and Roswell, the event will take place on July 19th at Signature Production Group Southeast.
Set aside the term “Hollywood of the South.” Atlanta — and Georgia on a larger scale — is an entertainment hub with a flavor all its own, bolstered by some of the industry’s most creative thinkers in film.
Lights, camera, action! The Georgia Production Partnership (GPP) is gearing up to host its highly anticipated Summer Industry Party (SIP) on Wednesday, July 26th.
By Beth B. Moore of Arnall Golden Gregory LLP Public art installations like murals can be an exciting, effective way…
If it happens in Athens, it has mad creative energy, whatever the occasion. This was definitely the case for the first stop of the Georgia Unscripted roadshow late last week at Tweed Recording, where the event revealed the industry’s next steps toward more success in Athens and statewide.
SAG-AFTRA leaders painted a sunny picture of their ongoing negotiations in a video released over the weekend, saying the talks have been “extremely productive” and promising to reach a “seminal deal.”
From the image of Forrest Gump sitting on a park bench in Chippewa Square to the chase scene starting at Forsyth Park in The Longest Yard, Savannah’s landscapes have become an iconic part of American cinema and brought millions of dollars to the local community.
Her notable contributions include her work on the independent feature film, Critical Thinking, and her significant role in fostering change within the industry to encourage the greenlighting of Latino stories in Hollywood.
The Flash, which had initially come in lower than projections, added $26.6M in 78 offshore markets this weekend, dropping by 59%.The Warner Bros/DC deep universe title now counts an international running cume of $123.3M for $211M worldwide.
Hunter Paletsas will join the Motion Picture Association as Global Chief Financial Officer, Charles Rivkin, the association’s Chairman and CEO announced to staff today. In this role, he will oversee the MPA’s worldwide financial and information technology operations.
The Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission, the Albany Convention and Visitors Bureau and Faithstep Films announced a partnership with the Kendrick Brothers to film a movie in Dougherty County.
Georgia Entertainment News held the first 2023 Georgia Unscripted Roadshow in Athens last week. The Lewis Room at Tweed Recording…
Dozens of major music publishers accused Twitter of “fueling its business” by intentionally breeding “massive” and “pervasive” copyright infringement on its platform.
Hollywood studios will get a lucrative tax benefit they have long sought and workers on film productions will get new safety protocols.
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the women directing Georgia’s $4 billion film business.
Warner Bros. Discovery is negotiating to sell around half of the storied Warner studio’s film and TV music-publishing assets for approximately $500 million.
The interview focused on the latest about film, gaming/esports, and entertainment in Georgia and the launch of the 9 city Georgia Unscripted Roadshow. The show can be heard weekdays at 9 a.m. on WDUN AM550 and WDUN FM102.9.
Growing up in College Park, Georgia, ZaCouria McGowan was inspired to pursue a career in television and film production after spending several hours watching black and white movies and television shows with her grandmother.
BoxedUp is thrilled to announce a collaborative workshop with Keslow Camera, designed to elevate your understanding of script and scene interpretation, and its translation into captivating visual images.
A pivotal decision by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) on Tuesday has furthered the rights of workers who are misclassified as independent contractors, paving the way for union representation.
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) is proud to announce the 2023 Member Census. This vital initiative aims to gain accurate, anonymous, and aggregated statistics about the union’s membership across the United States and Canada.
Mark Wofford of PC&E talks about the trials and successes during the company’s 40 year history including bouncing back from the pandemic to better serve their clients.
Warner Bros/DC’s The Flash sped into 78 overseas markets this weekend, grossing $75M, below the $85M-$95M we saw coming into the frame. With domestic’s slow-crawl three-day included, that makes for a $139M global opening.
Unlike actors in the film industry, musicians have been pummeled by streaming and digital services that pay pennies on the dollar. Don’t let the extraordinary success of Taylor Swift fool you – it’s become exponentially harder for a musician to make a living since the sale of physical merchandise like CDs and vinyl records was decimated by digital streaming.
Everything is purpose-built on three pillars: story, technology and facilities. Virtually everything a production company could need is housed right on sight.
Georgia lawmakers began a review of state tax breaks Wednesday, with some leaders hoping to reduce breaks to lower the state’s overall income tax rate, while other officials said business tax breaks are important to recruiting industry.
A Georgia State University study released last week provides an aggressive defense of the state’s film tax credit that has fueled a massive boom in TV shows and movies and corresponding studios.
Steve Weizenecker of Barnes & Thornburg LLP talks about the rural component of the film, video game development, music, digital production and other areas of the entertainment industry.
The volume of creative entertainment industry players in Athens is only one reason why the city is the first stop on Georgia Entertainment News’ first nine-city Georgia Unscripted roadshow, to be held June 22, 2023, at Tweed Recording, a training ground for students building careers making music and content for film, TV and other media.
We’re excited to share the expansion of the Kennesaw State Esports gaming space, highlight the huge number of entrants to the KSU SMASH Lan (Tipped Off 14), and we tease the latest summer camp offering from the Georgia Film Academy.
Thousands of Georgians directly benefit from the film industry’s demand for building materials through work in the lumber business. The lumber industry touches nearly every corner of Georgia — from South Georgia’s Lowndes County to North Georgia’s Fannin County; Coastal Georgia’s Effingham and Southeast Georgia’s Webster.
The actor, 65, will star in Kent State, a film about the May 4, 1970, tragedy when the Ohio National Guard opened fire on the Kent State University campus during protests of the Vietnam War, killing four unarmed students and injuring nine others. The movie is slated for Columbus, Georgia according to Deadline.
INSIDE The Warren Commission will air throughout the state on Georgia Public Broadcasting Monday, June 26 at 10 pm. Check local listings.
Georgia Entertainment News has released the details of the first 2023 Georgia Unscripted Roadshow in Athens. The first event will…
In 68 overseas markets, Paramount/Skydance/Hasbro’s Transformers: Rise of the Beasts has pounced on a $110M opening weekend. Combined with domestic, that gives the Autobots and Maximals a global debut of $170.5M, coming in ahead of projections.
As the Atlanta Business Chronicle reported last week, the City Council in Chattahoochee Hills approved the largest tract ever zoned for a purpose-built studio, Kane Studio.
The Georgia documentary Cooking Inside: From Prison to Home, directed by Brent Lambert-Zaffino, has concluded its festival run and is set to begin an educational tour. Cooking Inside depicts two men who were formerly incarcerated together as they recreate a prison meal exactly as they prepared it inside.
The Recording Academy® has elected four National Officers and 19 leaders to its 2023-2024 Board of Trustees. Tammy Hurt has been re-elected to serve as Chair of the Board of Trustees.
Rather than taking the crew around the world to all these far-off locations, SCADPro is bringing these locations to the set of of the feature film, COLLATERAL DATA.
“The single reason I can think we are the No-1 state to do business, especially in the last 10 to 15 years, has been these tax incentives we’ve put together,” Rep. Ron Stephens said. “I hope we don’t kill the goose that laid the golden egg.”
Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group has tapped trailblazing animation veteran Bill Damaschke to lead its feature animation operations as President of the newly rebranded Warner Bros. Pictures Animation
The group brings musicians of all ages and experience levels together to discuss key industry issues, regional opportunities available, and ways to support one another.
The opportunities for integration are more numerous than ever, but it behooves the music industry to do its homework before jumping in.
The 2023 tour will gather business executives, elected leaders and government officials to discuss the local creative economy and the impact of film, music, broadcast, digital production and gaming in each region.
A full schedule of live music will celebrate the occasion; two great charities to be highlighted
New insights on Georgia’s rapidly growing entertainment industry reveal how industry investment boosts rural and suburban economic development, provides workforce opportunities for Georgia’s diverse labor markets, and reinforces the goal of building Georgia’s status as a global digital entertainment capital.
Today, SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP began formal negotiations for a new contract, and with the agreement that neither organization will comment to the media about the negotiations during the process.
“It gives a big boost for productions, for families that know they’ve got employment for the next eight years. It’s a big boost for local businesses all around the state that know they’re going to have additional revenues coming into their stores for the next eight years. So, all around very positive.”
Clint Eastwood’s upcoming film, Juror #2, is set to shoot in Savannah, Georgia, and Los Angeles. Eastwood will star alongside Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, and Zoey Deutch.
Officials in Chattahoochee Hills have approved a 1,600-acre film project called Kane Studio, which could bring more than 1 million square feet of sound stages to the rural community.
“In just three years, the number of competitive games in the esports space has increased from one to four,” CSU esports coach Dr. Sharon Welburn explained
Will Packer, Stacey Leebern and Tabitha Brown Received Honorary Degrees in Atlanta
Skillshot partners with Uptown Atlanta for Venue Bookings and Event Production.
Production is due begin in September in Georgia. Locations being considered include Columbus, Rome and Athens according to people familiar with the project. Producers include Mary Aloe of Aloe Entertainment, and Tiffany FitzHenry of FitzHenry Films.
Briarcliff Entertainment has released a trailer for The Hill, the inspirational sports drama starring Dennis Quaid, shot in Augusta, Georgia.
Matt Davis is the founder and CEO of Reel Supplies based in Georgia. The company provides building products and material for productions shooting around the state. He credits the Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act with helping the company grow and being able to pay employees above the industry standard.
David O’Reilly, CEO of the Howard Hughes Corporation, said his company is spending $700 million to build a movie studio in Summerlin.
Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation’s Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has swung to a $208.6M global opening.
In this article I will approach the topic of key constructs that hold the Creative Economy together and that must be nurtured to ensure full success. This will include how creative industries organize, are funded, and are measured to ensure success.
“This deal recognizes the future of our industry is global and respects the unique and essential role of directors and their teams as we move into that future,” said Lesli Linka Glatter, President of the DGA.
Company 3 partnered with SeriesFest for their Creator + Industry Roundtables and the Roundtable Reception this year. By championing and empowering artists at the forefront of episodic storytelling they provide year-round opportunities for creators and industry experts to connect, collaborate, and share stories that inspire and impact global audiences.
Kids at this year’s Foundation Camp will have a chance to let their imaginations and creativity soar when they get to experience the magic of filmmaking firsthand.
I visited Rome, Georgia, to meet with local stakeholders about happenings in the region related to film and entertainment. Rome is a thriving Georgia community with a growing economy, bustling downtown, and a rich arts and culture scene.
Texas lawmakers have approved a $200m budget to increase film and TV production. $45 million was previously allocated for promoting the film industry through its Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program.
Rural areas will greatly benefit from the new legislation. House Bill 547 increases the rural uplift incentive from 5% to 10% and redefines the zoning to at least 60 miles from the city hall of each county.
The new name reflects the growth of Georgia businesses in the state’s evolving entertainment industry and its impact on all areas of Georgia’s creative economy. Misty Holcomb will continue as Executive Director.
We were especially thrilled to welcome all the folks who attended as part of our Cannes+Atl/Cannes+Georgia events.
“A Night of Georgia Music,” recorded for public television at Macon’s historic Grand Opera House in front of a sold-out live audience, has been nominated for three Southeast Regional Emmy Awards.
A TV actress who descends upon Savannah, Georgia to spend a few days researching her latest role, playing a real-life 36-year-old wife and mother who was the rage of tabloids 20 years earlier due to her affair and later marriage to a 13-year-old boy.
Tapley’s is a family owned and operated local antiques mall that offers a wide variety of antique furniture, books, jewelry, art, tools and clothing from over 50 vendors. They also have vintage collectables and “just about anything you may be looking for!”
This animated, one minute video illustrates how the Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act is impacting the state’s creative economy.
The final numbers are in and MomoCon again broke its own attendance record with more than 48,000 unique visitors attending over the four day Memorial Day Weekend convention.
The big new opener was The Little Mermaid, but this weekend was notable for propelling Universal’s Fast X past the $500M mark globally, and Disney/Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 to over $730M worldwide
Metro Atlanta’s creative industries experienced an annual job growth rate of 1.9% between 2016 and 2021, compared to 1.1% for all industries. The region’s booming film and video industry led the way, with the “actors” category increasing by 15% and “producers and directors” by 10%.
Middle Age Cabaret is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated performances of the talented and charismatic entertainers, all over the age of 40, hosted by Shellie Schmals.
Presented at Dreamfest on May 24, 2023, a premiere night designed to celebrate Atlanta’s top creatives and Gen Z talent, the Emerging Talent Award recipient is Kiah Clingman.
This week’s episode covers the recap of the Spring Mash-up event, Skullz at Momocon, and the upcoming Kennesaw State University Super Smash Bros. regional tournament.
Georgia Entertainment News has announced the Georgia Unscripted Roadshow. These events will take place in 9 communities throughout the state with the purpose of highlighting Georgia’s creative economy and the impact of the entertainment industry in each community.
Hanna Brothers, goes beyond incentivizing their work force with traditional benefits by investing in their culture.
Japan is launching a highly anticipated production incentive programme to attract films, high-end TV and streaming projects to shoot in the country.
Georgia’s economy is rolling, stacked with diverse industries – like a mutual fund neutralizing risk, hedging against forces like inflation, interest rate fluctuations, and other slow down factors. At the core is the state’s investment over the years in the creative and entertainment space – film, digital production, music and gaming.
WABE is presenting the FREE one-of-a-kind community experience in partnership with NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest. The music festival is set for 2–8 p.m. on Sunday, June 25, at Calloway Plaza, Woodruff Arts Center.
Competing in esports is more than about racking up points and wins. For many members of Columbus State University’s esports program, their teammates and the broader competitive environment are their “circle.”
The impact of the Creative Economy is not just financial. In fact, some of the less obvious effects like social well-being, cultural definition, and quality of life are equally important outcomes of a robust Creative Economy.
Ghost Gaming, a premier gaming organization and lifestyle brand, and XP League, the premier youth esports league, are expanding their southeast regional partnership with a new XPL location in Atlanta and custom co-branded merchandise by Skullz.®
Atlanta’s best geek culture convention, MomoCon, will fill the Georgia World Congress Center Memorial Day Weekend 2023, May 25 through May 28, 2023 for four days of cosplay, gaming, panels, music, and vendors.
Gray Television, Inc. promoted Sandy Breland from Senior Managing Vice President to the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Sandy succeeded Bob Smith, who recently retired after a long career with Gray in various capacities.
Reopening as a sister cinema to The Plaza Theatre in the Poncey-Highland neighborhood, the Tara will present art house and independent films daily starting Thursday. The grand re-opening evening will include a brief afternoon ceremony followed by ticketed screenings of four films with nods to the venue’s history.
Universal’s Fast X has gotten off the starting blocks with an estimated $319M global opening.
The television star and her family bid adieu to Los Angeles and moved to Georgia, “The rural areas of Georgia have an amazing sense of community we were lacking in L.A.”
Join us June 17, 2023, as we celebrate the Columbus game and simulation industries. Check out the most recent games, try out new technology and meet other tech leaders in this fast-growing community.
Cobb County students learned about different career opportunities in esports, technology and gaming.
Like the esports industry itself, Columbus State University’s esports program has grown as competitive opportunities and the games at the center of those competitions have expanded.
Preview of the Spring Mash-up, an invite-only event for GEL member schools, an update on the GHSA High School Esports State Championship, and a recap of the successful Make-A-Wish, GA Stream For The Wishes campaign.
The Legislative Counsel Bureau, the nonpartisan staff serving the legislature, estimates the Nevada Film Studio Infrastructure Act could result in the state awarding nearly $4.9 billion in tax credits between now and 2048.
Riveting’s client list includes Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Drake, DJ Khaled, Chris Brown, Redman, Backstreet Boys, Diddy, Mary J Blige, Post Malone, G-Eazy, Nicki Minaj, Tyga, Usher, others.