The global entertainment market is expanding on multiple fronts, according to new theatrical and home entertainment data released by the MPAA. Consumer spending for the combined theatrical and home entertainment markets reached $88.4 billion worldwide.
For more than a decade, Henry County has served as one of metro Atlanta’s distribution and manufacturing hubs. Now, it’s ready to branch out to attract a wider variety of businesses to the south metro community.
Joe Wilkinson, a Sandy Springs resident and former state legislator, is now leading the company that produced a new movie about a courageous dog.
The creators of the sci-fi hit Stranger Things are facing a lawsuit which claims they stole the idea for the show.
The 42nd Annual Atlanta Film Festival is pleased to announce this year’s jurors and competition selections.
In March, RIAA certified 199 Song Awards and 75 Album Awards.
When Victoria Alonso, executive vp physical production for Marvel Studios, walks into any meeting, the first thing she does is tally the number of men and women in attendance, and at the end, she announces the stat.
One of the most popular cartoons in the Turner universe has drawn up plans to boost self-esteem and body confidence in young people.
December to March are traditionally slow months in Georgia’s festival and outdoor events, but that’s no longer the case for Classic Tents & Events in Norcross. Now, those months — and every other month of the year — are busy with TV and film productions.
The Georgia Esports League Spring Championship is May 24 at Momocon in Atlanta.
The 2018 festival features several renowned special guests, including actor, producer and humanitarian, Danny Glover. Glover has been a commanding presence on screen, stage and television for more than 30 years.
When Melissa Simpson was a student majoring in film and digital media at the University of North Georgia (UNG), she attended several film festivals.
Sinatra ‘Osm’ Onyewuchi, a talented writer, producer, director and actor was recently recognized at the Houston Gospel Announcer’s Guild (HGAG Film Festival) in Houston, Texas, for his short film, “Masterful.” The film was produced with a budget of $240.00.
Riverwood International Charter School’s Audio Video Technology and Film students welcomed Reece Odum and James Hammond to their alma mater on Friday, February 9, 2018.
An unprecedented coalition of music artists, supported by eight leading music organizations, continues to grow, with 89 additional musicians joining the call on Congress to pass the CLASSICS Act.
Down and Yonder is a Georgia-grown independent film. It is slow like the southern drawl in a small town, and mildly charming. The opening sequence is put together quite well from a technical standpoint, but unfortunately the rest of the film doesn’t hold up to the same level.
Amazon Studios wants to create a show that’s as buzzworthy as “Game of Thrones” and reportedly plans to acquire the rights to a popular Chinese book series, “The Three-Body Problem.”
In a sign that she continues to know how to make news, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon has gone after rival Andrew Cuomo for showering taxpayer dollars on the industry that helped make her a star.
Roy Kirkland, a filmmaker in Valdosta, is working hard to put South Georgia on the map when it comes to the film industry.
As virtual and augmented reality capture the world, it appears Atlanta in particular is catching up to the trend.
Lights, camera and action might soon be coming back to the Garden State after the Senate approved a bill to restore a tax credit program for the film industry.
Film crews with Gemini Man will shoot major parts of the project in Glennville, but the iconic small town won’t look exactly like itself. Crews are transforming Glennville to the fictional town of…Glennville.
It’s common knowledge at this point that the Georgia film scene is LIT. We’ve talked about it before and others have, too. So anytime there are updates as far as jobs for Georgians are concerned we want you to know about it.
Here’s what’s shooting around metro Atlanta this week!
The booming film industry in Atlanta, Ga. is bringing business to restaurants all over the city, including Marcel, a 1920s-style steak house that resembles a theater more than a bistro.
According to industry monitor FilmLA, 16 of the top 100 movies from 2016 were shot in Georgia, the most of any state and two countries (England and Canada).
It’s hard to believe it was 23 years ago that Theatre Macon, founded in 1986, moved from the old S&S Cafeteria on Cherry Street into a new “forever home” in the former Ritz Theatre across the street.
The ribbon is officially cut and the doors are open at the Augusta Film Office. Commissioners, the mayor and film professionals celebrated the grand opening Tuesday.
NAB Show and Georgia Production Partnership will present “Made in Georgia: Shaking up the Film and Digital Media Production Landscape,” a panel discussion exploring the evolution of Georgia’s booming production hub.
The 13th Annual Macon Film Festival will shift from its previous spot on Macon’s July calendar to the following month this year, opening Thursday, August 16 and running through Sunday, August 19, 2018.
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms revealed the artist lineup for the 41st annual Atlanta Jazz Festival. The lineup includes a variety of jazz sounds and stylings presented on three stages.
Heritage Green, a four-acre park in the heart of Sandy Springs, will be the setting for Rhythm & Brews, described as “a celebration of local bands and local beers,” on Saturday, April 7th.
Mark Wahlberg, Rose Byrne and Octavia Spencer are hard at work together! The three screen stars were all spotted filming an adoption fair scene on the set of their new movie Instant Family.
An explosive Memorial Day Weekend of animation, music, video games, and guest appearances kicks off the summer at the Georgia World Congress Center and the Omni Hotel in Atlanta.
Love, Simon is the first major teen movie about a gay teen. It’s directed by the guy who created Dawson’s Creek, produced by the same people who make The Fault in Our Stars and adapted by This Is Us writers.
Mindy Cohn, of “The Facts of Life” fame, is set to star in “Consequences” (Intro), shooting in Atlanta on April 7th, 2018.
FX Networks nixed its animated Marvel “Deadpool” action-comedy series, according to Deadline.
Creative Mammals really outdid themselves with this reel. This wacky, interview-style video gives people a chance to find out exactly what Creative Mammals does and how they help clients. They aren’t called “Creative” Mammals without a reason!
Lawrence gives us some information on his firm and it’s beginnings. He also goes over why he chose Atlanta to do business in over LA. He explains how the tax incentives played a big part in that.
Join the Technology Association of Georgia in a Field Trip & Discussion at the Creative Media Industries Institute at GSU April 11th!
It’s less than a month before The Walking Dead wraps up its eighth season. But more than four years into…
Saturday, March 24 marks the beginning of the 10th annual Athens Jewish Film Festival. The film festival will begin on Saturday and last through Wednesday, March 28.
The movie industry brings a tremendous amount of money to Georgia – according to the governor’s office $9.5 billion in 2017.
The new Will Smith movie “Gemini Man” was spotted filming around Savannah’s Wright Square, according to several Instagram posts and the Savannah Morning News.
As a child, Jason Winn loved watching the movies “The Goonies,” “Batteries Not Included” and “Short Circuit.” They were films the entire family could watch.
Who would have thought that a superhero movie based on a comic book character from the fictitious African nation of Wakanda would produce such a seismic socio-cultural shift as “Black Panther” has?
The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) announced a new exhibition at the SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film, featuring costumes from “The Handmaid’s Tale.”
The blockbuster movie “Black Panther” depicts a fictional futuristic country in Africa called Wakanda. But fans might be surprised to learn that many location shoots for the film were done in Georgia.
On Tuesday, news pundits pondered whether the Austin serial bomber was inspired by the Georgia-filmed Discovery series “Manhunt: Unabomber,” which, at times, portrays serial bomber Theodore Kaczynski as a charming pioneer of the “tiny house” movement.
Director Bo Burnham, the comedian known for his popular stand-up routines and YouTube career, will bring his new film EIGHTH GRADE to the Plaza Theatre on Saturday, April 21 as the Closing Night presentation of the 2018 Atlanta Film Festival.
This is the first time since 1999 that U.S. music revenues grew materially for two years in a row, while gaps in core rights continue to distort the marketplace and deprive recording artists and songwriters of the royalties they deserve.
The old- and new-money neighborhood of Buckhead in Atlanta, Georgia, has become a fine-dining destination for both locals and Hollywood stars in recent years.
For the past several years, video game fans around the world have become increasingly enamored with e-sports, the act of watching and playing video games in a competitive setting.
Come learn from the experts the new technology of the Panasonic’s VaricamLT and EVA-1 camera technology.
Matthew talks to us about why he has chosen to stay in the Atlanta area instead of moving on to somewhere like LA or NYC. He thinks that him, and other composers and artists, staying in Atlanta will show that Atlanta is not just a hub for film, but music as well.
“Sneaky Pete,” the Amazon drama series starring Giovanni Ribisi, is relocating to California from the New York area due to the California tax incentive program that has approved $9.2 million for the show’s third season.
Emerson Leonaitis, a senior at North Atlanta High School with dreams of becoming a screenwriter, has discovered a way for Georgia’s film industry to help women in need.
The National Infantry Museum is hosting their Kids Spring Film Fest.
Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero, which marches into theaters everywhere April 13, is based on the incredible true story of the unbreakable bond between a young Soldier and a stray dog who, for his valorous feats, was the first dog promoted to the rank of Sergeant in the U.S. Army, remains the most decorated dog in U.S. Armed Forces history and is widely considered the forerunner to the Army’s working dog program.
While more young men and women watch esports than traditional sports and esports tournaments viewership often vastly overshadow most major traditional sporting events, collegiate esports remains in its infancy with just 78 varsity teams in the country
Next month, the city of Newnan will host an outdoor film series as part of Georgia Cities Week.
Savannah Music Festival, a leading nonprofit performing arts organization, announces two new additions to its Board of Directors. Joining the now 30-member Board are M. Ann Levett, PhD and David C. Johnson, Jr.
When it comes to the talent and the locations that draw filmmakers, we’ve got everything it takes to be competitive. But other states, like Georgia, are eating our lunch when it comes to the financial incentives that make a state attractive to the film industry.
This weekend, Georgia College will host their first Peach Belt Conference league of Legends Championship.
Tripp Halstead captured hearts as he persevered after a horrible injury years ago – including Adam Sandler’s.
Diggs will attend the April 13 red carpet screening at the Plaza Theatre with Casal and will receive an ATLFF Innovator Award.
The 4th SSU Indie Film Fest submission period is now open for everyone worldwide until March 31, 2018. Filmmakers can submit films to these 5 categories: Music Video, Horror/Sci-fi, Comedy, Documentary and Drama.
Oh Lucy! is mildly dark comedy and feature directorial debut from Atsuko Hirayanagi and it stars Shinobu Terajima and Josh Hartnett.
The GPP, along with presenting sponsor, the Georgia Film Office, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, will host the first of four regional meetings to showcase the opportunity the film industry brings to all of Georgia.
Starting this month, Athens Ciné will expand its existing partnership with ATHfactor-Liberty Entertainment to launch a monthly hip-hop film series that will feature musical performances and panel discussions along with the screenings.
With a record 7,600 film submissions received for the 2018 festival, the final lineup includes 58 feature length films and 150 short films from 56 countries – making this year’s film festival the most diverse, by number of countries represented, and the largest, by number of films, in Atlanta history.
Those in the Isle of Hope or Thunderbolt area may be well aware of the increase in traffic, but the area’s marina became the latest location for the production of the major Hollywood movie filming in the Savannah area, “Gemini Man.”
It is easy to forget you’re still in Savannah as you stand in the state-of-the-art live recording stage inside Hamilton Hall where the Savannah College of Art and Design shoots its multi-camera comedy and other television projects.
Atlanta nonprofit re:imagine/ATL just announced their commitment to the future of talented teens through the creation of the re:imagine/ATL Alliance, a coalition of organizations joining together to build a creative economic pipeline that will support Georgia’s budding film and digital media industry.
Light Iron, a post-production house and creative services provider owned by Panavision, opened a new facility in Atlanta to support its thriving film and television industry.
re:imagine/ATL is teaming up with local actress and acting coach Deja Dee and Stilwell Casting team members to bring you a workshop to help prepare you for an audition and career in the industry.
This video reel by Craig Miller Productions shows some of the recent projects they have been working on. They are working on things in areas ranging from agriculture to tourism.
David talks to us about an interesting trend he is seeing in the film industry. He has noticed that many still photographers are getting into video work. He also goes into the huge boost in digital media deliverables and how they have become coveted in the industry.
Banks came to Atlanta in 2013 to play in the NFL pre-season with the Falcons. The linebacker was released from the team, but NFL commissioner Roger Goodell was so impressed after hearing Banks speak at a 2014 Rookie Symposium that he offered him a job with the NFL’s department of operations.
Big Boi has starred in several films including the OutKast movie “Idlewild,” ”ATL” and “Who’s Your Caddy,” and he’s looking to focus on more television and film projects.
Rise Nation was crowned champion of the CWL Atlanta Open, presented by PlayStation 4. Teams Red Reserve, Luminosity Gaming, and Team EnVyUs rounded out the top four spots at the Call of Duty World League open event held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
It is the picturesque embodiment of the good life in this corner of the state, but some folks still look to Georgia’s coastal waters for their very livelihoods.
Over the summer of 2017, ComicBook.com visited the set of Avengers: Infinity War. The Georgia production was crowded with the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s biggest stars.
The Recording Industry Association of America this week kicks off the 60th anniversary celebration of its prestigious Gold & Platinum Program, the industry’s premier award for recognizing artistic achievement in the music marketplace.
The North Carolina Film Office ran small ads on three consecutive pages in the Hollywood Reporter during Oscars week.
Drew talks to us about his favorite movie! His choice is the the classic horror movie, “The Thing.”
Alan Rawlins has 42 years of experience in the film industry, mostly in Georgia with a brief detour to California. His best job so far? Providing opportunity to his hometown of Macon.
At our meeting, Kaneva will be demoing Casino Life and sharing the lessons learned, as well as the unique coding challenges that come from cross-platform development that includes both a UI and perspective change for VR.
Priah Ferguson has been made a recurring star in her role as as the precocious scene stealer “Erica Sinclair,” who first made a guest appearance in Stranger Things 2.
Marvel’s Black Panther has continued its record-setting big-screen run, with the film hitting the magic mark of $1 billion globally in only 26 days.
He later worked as a “hop” at the Crescent Laundry on Second Street. Customers would pull into the parking lot, and Jim Burnham would pick up their dry cleaning and give them a claim ticket.
The journey from words on a page to feature film became a triumphant one Saturday night, March 3, as a group of Walker County natives were able to share the world premiere of their movie with the community.
The Coastal Jazz Association has launched a campaign to achieve support for their planned Savannah Jazz History Exhibit to be housed in the Savannah History Museum downtown. Savannah’s rich Jazz history has yet to be told, and is as old and significant as that of New Orleans.
Evangelicals were introduced to a new level of faith-based filmmaking 15 years ago when brothers Alex and Stephen Kendrick released “Flywheel,” a $20,000-budget film using church members as the cast and production crew to convey biblical truth.
National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Jane Chu has approved more than $25 million in grants as part of the NEA’s first major funding announcement for fiscal year 2018. Included in this announcement is an Art Works grant of $15,000 to the Atlanta Film Society for Atlanta Film Festival.
Women’s History Month is here and with that, Cox Communications has teamed up with Netflix and iHeartRadio to bring the best in girl boss entertainment to viewers and listeners through Cox Contour.
The Coca-Cola and Regal Films annual student filmmaking program announced a new Fan Favorite Award. The Award is part of the new voting process and will support the next generation of filmmakers through social sharing.
Georgia’s annual Film Day — which on Feb. 27 celebrated the state’s $7 billion film industry — fell at an awkward time this year, as controversial legislation threatens business as usual.
President Donald Trump plans to meet with video game industry representatives as he considers responses to gun violence after the Florida school shooting that killed 17 people.
“We’re in a new, dynamic era for Georgia’s media industries. We’ve seen the tremendous results of state tax incentives already for film and television establishing Georgia as the number one destination for film production, and now we see the gaming industry primed for the same growth,” says Paula Wallace.