Did you ever think you would see actors walking the streets of Hollywood wearing Fitzgerald Purple Hurricane hats and hoodies?

The Georgia attorney general’s office has closed a criminal investigation into Warner Bros.’ use of tax credits on the Clint Eastwood film “Sully,” after state revenue agents declined to pursue the case.

The 2019 Georgia Film Festival on the University of North Georgia campus in Gainesville features more than 60 short films, including two produced by people with Athens connections.

Virginia’s current package includes a 15% tax credit. For comparison, Georgia is 20%, with an additional 10 under certain conditions. New Mexico is 25 to 30 depending on the type of production.

Global sales for the horror heavyweight have reached $323.3 by now. This sequel is still a ways off of the original’s horror movie record-setting $700.4 million take. Numbers from this frame, however, have made It Warner Bros.’ latest billion-dollar franchise, with total sales from the two films sitting at $1.023 billion.

Hollywood actors like Eddie Murphy, Jason Bateman, Chris Pratt, and Kelsey Grammer are all in Georgia working on their latest projects.

If you’ve been waiting for the sequel to the 2016 film “Suicide Squad,” your wait is almost over. A new rendition of the film is set to begin filming next week in Atlanta.

In one school year, Joseph Miller’s digital media and film students from Gainesville High School have written, filmed and edited three short productions, all of which will be featured in this year’s Georgia Film Festival.

Mountainfilm on Tour Savannah and DIRTT will host a special screening in honor of Veterans Day on Thursday, November 7th, at Service Brewing Company. A social hour at 5:30 p.m. will kick-off the event; the program begins at 6:30 p.m.

Franklin, who died of pancreatic cancer in 2018 at age 76, will be played by Oscar-winning actress and singer Jennifer Hudson. Hudson performed both at Franklin’s funeral and a tribute concert to honor the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame singer.

That is why the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum is home to the new exhibition “Georgia On My Screen,” which takes visitors on a walking tour of archival material from Gone with the Wind to Stranger Things.

It’s “Hollywood on the Hudson” with Thursday’s announcement of a new $100 million dollar production facility in Yonkers, N.Y. from Lionsgate Studios. The new facility — just beyond the New York City border — joins a growing list of planned film production facilities in the area.

Music continues to be a key driver of Internet culture, and engagement around music and artists powers much of the popularity of many social media and technology platforms. On social media, musicians are among the most-followed users worldwide.

To ease the burden on creators, a team at the Georgia Institute of Technology and the University of Alberta recently investigated an AI system that can automatically generate commentary. They say their approach outperforms existing work and lays the groundwork for future studies.

During the 1970s, there was no bigger name in endurance racing than Hurley Haywood, and this year’s Vintage Auto Film Exhibition will honor his legacy with an appearance by the man himself.

Major companies like Netflix and AMC, which film popular television shows in Georgia, were among companies threatening a boycott during the days and weeks of outrage over pro-life laws. Now that the furor has died down, those shows are staying put.

Writer, Director, and Executive Producer, Ladon Whitmire is a native Atlantan. She is known for A Night in Jail with Michael Madison (Sundance 2017), South of Hope Street with Judd Nelson and Michael Madsen (2020), Breathe (2018), and now Waste (2019).

“I came here with nothing, lived off Sylvan Road, ended up homeless and starving, but I was always praying and believing. I was always keeping the faith, knowing that if I worked hard, did my absolute best, kept my integrity, honored every blessing, and remained grateful through it all that everything would work out.”

The RIFF Student Film Contest is divided into four categories – 3rd-5th grade, 6th-8th grade, high school and college. Categories may be subject to change depending on the amount of entries received in each category.

She’ll make a total of five stops, beginning in Georgia and ending in Tennessee, the same route she’d drive countless times trying to make it big in Nashville.

The ESL Pro Tour will feature an aggregate prize pool of more than $5 million (USD) for 2020 from competitions across five continents — making it, perhaps, the world’s largest and most lucrative circuit in Counter-Strike’s 20-year history.

“The number-one question we always ask is, did we place our students in a job in their field of training, or as close as possible to their field of training? Part of our success has been not letting that mission creep come in and trying to be all things to all people.” President Kathy S. Love

The digital version of the magazine offers an interactive experience, with featured stories about the 2019 Commercials Contracts, the union’s newest agreement with Netflix and more. Also, get details on the resolution of the strike against BBH, this year’s national convention and the latest updates on events throughout the country.

That math, according to Affleck, included Georgia’s tax incentives. Films and TV productions can apply for a 30% rebate on expenses. Those incentives have helped turn Georgia into a film powerhouse. The Marvel movies, Stranger Things, and The Walking Deadall shoot there.

In “Giants,” she worked as an extra. In the follow-up, “Fireproof,” she was a production assistant, a grip for “Courageous” and for “War Room” an assistant director. Shortly after graduating from the University of Georgia in 2012 with a film degree, she moved to Nashville.

“Atlanta is such a big player in the movie industry to me it really sets the tone for the possibilities that exists in the rest of the state,” Augusta CVB President and CEO Bennish Brown said. “That becomes a huge selling point and opportunity for Augusta.”

About a year ago, through a mutual friend, Columbus Film Commission production coordinator Joel Slocumb heard about the Hord’s 5,500-square-foot house on the 880-acre organic farm and asked if he could visit.

Most of the post-production will take place in Georgia, and Cohen told Variety that the funding should lead to new studio and post-production facilities along with training programs that will include significant hiring of personnel.

Perry’s says he’s set out to create a show that tells the story of a family placed in the White House by people of power while also highlighting the personal side and everyday lives of the staff who run the inner workings of the nation’s most iconic residence.

Rome’s film festival has been awarded a grant that will foster artistic growth in a younger generation of artists and filmmakers throughout the region and beyond.

County Attorney Jayson Phillips gave his opinion Tuesday, Aug. 13, to the Paulding County Commission about the building authority’s obligation to repay the county government for making payments on the bonds the authority issued to build the studio in 2012.

Priscilla Esser is the Macon Film Festival president. She says the Macon Film Festival is growing every year, and so is Georgia’s reputation as a Southern Hollywood.

Coming To America was a massive success upon its release in 1988, grossing $288 million worldwide. Fans had long anticipated a follow-up movie, with the sequel finally being confirmed in January.

Academy Award Nominee Gabourey Sidibe has made waves in the entertainment industry since her debut as the lead role in Lee Daniels’ drama, indie film “Precious.”

“I just got here yesterday and my brother showed me all around and it is absolutely beautiful here in Columbus,” White said. “I want to come back. I (would like) to live here one day. It’s just beautiful.”

The unincorporated community of Juliette, Georgia, was slowly fading into oblivion. Named for the daughter of a railroad engineer, the hamlet had once prospered as a minor stop on the rail line between Atlanta and Macon.

“Our citizens always benefit when people become aware of everything Lanett has to offer,” he said in a news release. “The festival helps to highlight the wonderful businesses and opportunities available in our city and surrounding areas.”

We may also add networking events for Saturday, Oct. 12. Most of our regular events – Investment Conference, Indie Game Showcase, College Fair, keynote presentation, game dev tracks and the like will return. We are also adding a Professional Development Track for people already working in the game industry.

The novels, which feature a group of teens battling (presumably) paranormal creatures like a classic vampire or goblin, sold over 80 million copies worldwide. We hope the movie will bring just as many thrills to their nostalgic audience, especially those of us in Georgia who can hopefully witness the cast in action.

“Netflix paid $107,000 to off-duty cops for security,” Buzza said. “Production spent more than $1-million at various locations, $15,000 for parking, and $165,000 per diem for various expenses.”

The bill, which would cover five years with a $50 million annual allocation, was approved by Senate Governance and Finance Committee and is now headed to the Fiscal Senate Appropriations Committee.

The development is now in Phase 1, which is projected to bring 166 houses and 40,000 square feet of retail space, as Pinewood Forest president Rob Parker told Curbed Atlanta on a recent tour.

Louisiana Economic Development officials said the agency’s bankruptcy court filing reflects its position in the dispute and declined further comment. Attorneys for Element Pictures did not respond to requests for comment.

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.

Film and media projects in Chicago brought in an estimated $474 million of economic spending last year, according to the State of Illinois.

A spotlight is being cast on a crop of homegrown filmmakers during this year’s Macon Film Festival. For the first time, a “Macon Made Shorts” film block will be showcased Saturday, August 17th  from 10:30am-Noon at the Hargray Capitol Theatre.

Workers in Savannah’s film industry are worried about the nearly $10 billion economic impact it has on our state when film crews stay in our hotels, eat at our restaurants, and spend their money in Savannah.

It’s hard to keep track of the TV shows and movies filming in Georgia, so The Credits podcast host Kalena Boller occasionally stops by On Second Thought with an update.  She’s moderating a podcasting panel at the Macon Film Festival Aug. 17. It’s called “Making Room at the Table: Women in Georgia’s Film Industry.” 

Georgia’s tax incentives and spending credits made it such a darling of Hollywood that the state surpassed California as the favorite setting for TV and film production in the U.S.

The Wild & Scenic Film Festival was started by the watershed advocacy group, the South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL), in 2003. It has evolved into the largest environmental film festival of its kind.

The Peach State is now better known as the Southern Hollywood – or “Y’allywood.” A bold tax policy has helped spur the creation of about 92,000 jobs statewide and brought in billions in spending.

Her father Jared financially supports her; however, he has found new love and is engaged to be married for the first time. Her grandmother Grace is the glue that keeps the family together.

“What they don’t have in Orlando or Cocoa Beach are free standing buildings that fit the authentic look of the time period,” Martinolich said. “The story takes place between 1958 and 1969 so free standing buildings from then would have been built in the 1920s and 1930s.”

“They will be filming at the Strand and around the Square today and tomorrow,” Bruton said. “We also have a couple of others that are filming in neighborhoods.”