Atlantafi.com is bringing you the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has the state of Georgia and the city of Atlanta under a state of emergency.
-
Producers working in Atlanta are in need of movie stand-ins for “Avengers: Infinity War,” which has been shooting around the city for months now.
A casting call went out Tuesday in search of this:
- Woman #1: Looking for a female who appears Caucasian, 20s-40s, with BROWN hair. Height 5’5-5’7
- Man #1: Looking for a male who appears Caucasian, height 5’10-6’0.
Atlanta has become a movie mecca in recent years and Georgia has been a favorite location for TV productions since the state instituted generous tax breaks for film companies that agree to shoot locally. Projects from CBS, NBC, HBO, BET and more are slated to shoot in the metro area in 2017.
“Avengers: Infinity War” is a sequel to “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” which hit theaters in 2016. The new film is known for its production code name “Mary Lou.”
This is when they are needed:
Work: TOMORROW- Wed 11/22
Location: Fayetteville, GA
Rate: $110/10Looking for the following stand ins to work tomorrow 11/22. Must have all day availability. Experience preferred.
Woman #1: Looking for a female who appears Caucasian, 20s-40s, with BROWN hair. Height 5’5-5’7
Man #1: Looking for a male who appears Caucasian, height 5’10-6’0.
To submit, send an email to marylou@centralcasting.com with subject line “WED SI”. Include your name, phone number, height, weight, sizes & recent photo(s). Please list your relevant Stand In experience.
-
Donald Glover’s runaway hit “Atlanta” not just introduced us to diverse characters who riffed on the nuances of the city, but it also introduced millions of people to the Atlanta brand.
But after just one season, the show disappeared from the FX schedule. Glover has gone on to produce a critically acclaimed album and gotten a juicy part in the “Star Wars” franchise as a younger Lando Calrissian.
On Friday, the official Twitter account for the show tweeted “3.1,” which we all have taken to mean that on March 1, 2018, the show will return.
The date is not far off from when those connected with the show expected it to return. Co-star Lakeith Stanfield reportedly said that the second seasonwill premiere in February on FX, according to Pitchfork.
It’s not like the show’s hiatus didn’t serve the cast members well.
The show’s other actors have become hot among movie producers, with Lakeith Stanfield stealing some major shine in “Get Out” and “Death Note,” and playing alongside Brian Tyree Henry in “Crown Heights.”
Meanwhile, Zazie Beetz will get some major screen time in “Deadpool” sequel with more on tap.
Glover, for his part, has felt like the long hiatus has been healthy for fans of the hit show.
“I’m not the type of person to rush anything,” he told Fader magazine last fall. “I feel like if you rush it, you’ll start to get something you don’t want and then you start to question why you even liked it. I’m not gonna make anything until it’s ready. But to be completely honest, it’s almost ready. I’m pretty happy with a lot of the things, and I think it’s better than the first season.”
Watch one of Atlanta FX season 1’s funniest moments
Well, we’ll believe it when we see it. And hopefully soon.
-
Colony Square last week launched a partnership with Fooda to bring “restaurant pop-ups” to the Midtown development.
Colony Square has scored a new deal with office lunch outprint Fooda to bring pop-up shop food options to Midtown. Fooda will bring daily eats to the complex from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., according to WhatNowAtlanta.com.
Colony Square is in the midst of planning on a massive redevelopment project that will bring ultimately bring new retail space, a food hall and movie theater to Peachtree by November 2019.
The “Reimagined” Colony Square has been hailed by city leaders as a major cog in drawing residents, tourists and businesses back to Atlanta’s core.
When it comes to restaurants, Atlanta is quickly gaining ground on some of the dining capitals around the United States.
Fast-casual is the dining trend du jour around metro Atlanta restaurants. The concept involves mixing the quick accessibility of fast food with the casual dining experience. Food in Atlanta is also adapting to the various tastes of the migrants that come here to live.
Read more: 5 essential soul food spots in Atlanta
Patrons typically order off a menu board like they would at a burger joint, but the convenience of sitting down to leisurely enjoy their food has made the segment a popular one with the restaurant industry.
The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene, which has seen a fast-caz explosion in recent years.
-
You ever been shopping online and came across an item that you wanted quick, fast and a hurry? Like, in an “Instant?” Well, Amazon announced earlier this year that will set up “Instant Pickup” at five locations around the United States, including Atlanta.
The announcement by the Seattle-based tech giant essentially means next-day and one-hour delivery is yesterday’s news: The new service will be facilitate two-minute delivery for Prime and Prime Student members.
The service lets shoppers purchase items via the Amazon app and then pick them up at a nearby storage locker. The initial five-city launch includes Los Angeles; Berkeley, California; Columbus, Ohio; Atlanta and College Park, Maryland. More cities will be rolled out later, the company said.
“As shopping behaviors continue to evolve, customers consistently tell us that they want items even faster.” Student Programs Director Ripley MacDonald said in a press release. “Whether it’s a snack on-the-go, replacing a lost phone charger in the middle of a hectic day or adding Alexa to your life with an Echo, Instant Pickup saves Prime members time.”
-
Ending its 10-year run, BrickTop’s restaurant at Terminus in Buckhead will close its doors at year’s end, according to reports. The Nashville-chain decided not to renew its lease, which ends Dec. 31, 2017.
There is no word on what will take its place at one of the most recognizable street corners in all of Atlanta . Bricktop’s was known for its delicious menu of American standards such as Shrimp New Orleans and Florida grouper, competed in a tough market in Buckhead, surrounded by upscale steak houses and chi chi bars that attracted millennials after work.
If you want to indulge at the restaurant, at 3280 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305, you’d better do it over the next month.
-
Cobb County is getting a new movie studio where guests can dine in while watching the latest films. Studio Movie Grill (SMG), known across the country as of the in-theater dining king, is bringing its newest location to Marietta at 40 Powers Ferry Road.
The location, the company’s 29th, opens its doors Thursday, Nov. 16. The theatre features 11 screens, a spacious lounge and full service bar.
SMG’s Owner Brian Schultz said a new theater in metro Atlanta made sense when you consider the area’s movie-making prowess. “Cobb County is experiencing an economic resurgence and this center, anchored by SMG Marietta, is destined to become the melting pot for entertainment, pop culture and great food.”
Marietta officials are equally thrilled to welcome the new theater, which will bring crowds to the venue throughout the week and weekends.
“We are thrilled that Studio Movie Grill has chosen to expand and now have a location within the City of Marietta,” said Mayor Steve Tumlin. “Studio Movie Grill will be the first business in the City to provide moviegoers this type of dine-in experience. Serving not only as a hub for entertainment, this facility will be seen as a positive impact on the community by providing over 200 jobs at this location.”
-
A stone’s throw from the Braves’ new SunTrust Park stadium, C&S Seafood is the talk of the town. Raw bar, lobsters & classic cocktails in a strip-mall setting with an old-school urban vibe.
This is what one TripAdvisor reviewer said, which we agree with. ” Atmosphere is noisy, but vibrant. Food cannot be faulted. Service is excellent. My seared tuna was cooked to perfection. Parking is definitely an issue, but don’t let that stop you visiting one of the best high end seafood restaurants in the area.
-
You’re cordially invited to the premier private-viewing and CosPlay experience for Marvel’s Black Panther.
The biggest movie of 2018 is coming early next year, and Atlantans can’t wait. On February 16th, Atlanta is going to look like the fictional marvel kingdom of Wakanda.
The Templar Investment Group is hosting a 21+ VIP experience will include all of the excitement of a blockbuster Hollywood premier complete with flashing lights, photo opportunities, and a VIP guests’ Black carpet!
Enjoy a complimentary cocktail and light hors d’oeuvres during our pre-screeninig reception in Regal Atlantic Station’s VIP Lounge.
Attendees can come dressed to the nines or, better yet, in costume, cosplay or in your sexiest all-black attire.
The event will be held in Midtown at Regal Cinemas Atlantic Station 18 IMAX & RPX 261 19th Street Northwest #1250 Atlanta, GA 30363.
For more information, see the ebrite page.
-
Atlanta-based credit bureau Equifax exposed the confidential information of more than 145 million American consumers in the 2017 data breach.
The free credit-monitoring website WalletHub released its in-depth analysis identifying 2017’s States Most Vulnerable to Identity Theft & Fraud.
To determine where Americans are most susceptible to such crimes, WalletHub’s analysts compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across eight key metrics. The data set ranges from identity-theft complaints per capita to average loss amount due to fraud.
In addition, WalletHub offers an Identity Theft Guide and free credit monitoring to help consumers handle or prevent the damaging effects of cybercrimes.
- 12th – Identity-Theft Complaints per Capita
- 9th – Avg. Loss Amount Due to Online Identity Theft
- 3rd – Fraud & Other Complaints per Capita
- 30th – Avg. Loss Amount Due to Fraud
- 23rd – State Security-Freeze Laws for Minors’ Credit Reports
- 1st – Identity-Theft Passport Program
- 27th – Persons Arrested for Fraud per Capita
- 24th – Compliance with REAL ID Act
To see the full report, click here.
Atlanta has a lot of inspirational people and AtlantaFi.com is going to introduce you to many of them as well as cool places to go, great restaurants and other ATL happenings.
Got an event or know of something opening in and around Atlanta? Holla: CJ@AtlantaFi.com. See what’s poppin’ in the ATL! Subscribe to our news alerts here, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
-
A Cobb County boy is giving back in a big way by opening a lemonade stand to help the victims of the Las Vegas massacre. On Oct. 2, 59 people were killed and more than 500 injured when a wealthy real estate investor and gambler opened fire on them.
When Kyle Marble, 5, got wind of the shooting, he decided that he wanted to make a difference. He opened a lemonade stand to raise funds for the survivors, many of whom are still recovering from the tragedy.
The stand, called “Kyle’s Lemonade Stand” is up and running. The boy’s mother is helping him with the business and will get the money to Las Vegas.