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One of the most revered horror cult comedy films of all time is having a showing in Atlanta in the coming days. “House” or more accurately, (ハウス “Hausu)” is a 1977 Japanese film of critical acclaim. On Thursday, it will play on the big screen at Atlanta’s oldest movie house, the Plaza Theater.
The movie, directed by eclectic filmmaker Nobuhiko Obayashi, centers on a schoolgirl who takes six of her classmates to her sick aunt’s rural home, where they each meet an untimely and supernatural death.
This is what Wiki says about the fear fest: “The film company Toho approached Obayashi with the suggestion to make a film like Jaws. Influenced by ideas from his daughter Chigumi, Obayashi developed ideas for a script that was written by Chiho Katsura. After the script was green-lit, the film was put on hold for two years as no director at Toho wanted to direct it. Obayashi promoted the film during this time period until the studio allowed him to direct it himself. The film was a box office hit in Japan but received negative reviews from critics. House received a wide release in 2009 and 2010 in North America, where it received more favorable reviews.”
“Hausu” is just the first in a series of cult films to be shown at the Plaza. Here are deets on the others. Get tix here.
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It’s a fiesta in Buckhead as new restaurant Chido + Padre’s opened Tuesday, March 13. The good folks at Southern Proper Hospitality (Big Ketch, Tin Lizzy’s, Gypsy Kitchen) are behind the eatery, which promises to liven our palates.
“We are officially OPEN!!” the eatery posted on Facebook. “Coincidence we opened on Taco Tuesday? Obviously not! With five taco variations to switch it up we hope to see you every Taco Tuesday!”
Executive chef Jonathan Mercado, formerly of Rosa Mexicano in Atlantic Station and Bartaco and will helm the kitchen.
“The fiesta starts tomorrow!!” the restaurant posted on its Instagram Monday. “We are so excited to open our doors for lunch and dinner daily starting tomorrow March 13th! Make your reservations on our website or come on in!”
The eatery is located at 128 E Andrews Drive Atlanta, Georgia 30305. Take a look below at the lunch and dinner menu.
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Kickstarter recently announced a new program for independent creators to get funding. It’s called Kickstarter Patrons. In partnership with the program, Pinewood Atlanta Studios, located in nearby Fayetteville, is looking to back filmmakers in Georgia.
Pinewood, the studio that gave us “Avengers: Infinity War,” “Black Panther,”Pitch Perfect 3,” “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,” and more, is promising $10,000 to movies with teams that have at least one female filmmaker who resides in Georgia.
Pinewood says it is seeking movies “with originality of premise, clarity of narrative, and personal vision,” and part of the package will include mentorship, networking opportunities, cash and access to the “Pinewood Atlanta Studios ecosystem of vendors.”
Pinewood, which is the U.S. branch of the UK-based Pinewood, Shepperton and Pinewood Studio Wales, has been booming in recent years. The brand has opened up studios in international places, such as Canada, Malaysia, and the Dominican Republic, in recent years.
Kickstarter says, “Each Patron makes a public commitment to support campaigns on Kickstarter that align with their mission. Patrons will support projects just like any other backer — through single pledges, and in order to bring them one step closer to reality. There is no application process for Patron funding. All projects launched on Kickstarter are eligible, and Patrons will work closely with Kickstarter to find projects that are inspiring and in line with their missions.”
If your organization is interested in participating as a Patron on Kickstarter, contact patrons@kickstarter.com.
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If you’ve been to Atlantic Station recently, you’ll see cranes in the sky, the most ominous sign that something new is afoot in the mixed-use development, which debuted in 2005 to much acclaim. Since then, the area was softened as alternative housing has sprouting on the city’s southwest side and small-time criminals made the place a nuisance.
But now, Atlantic Station is about to undergo a major expansion. After 13 years as a crown jewel of Midtown development, the site is about to get an overhaul that will include a mesh of vintage and modern-style architecture. At the same time, there will be some strategic demolition of some structures best left in the past.
Welcome to Atlantic Yards. Hines says the development will consist of 500,000 square feet of progressive office space in twin buildings. “Hines will work with Hartshorne Plunkard Architecture (HPA) as the design architect and Wakefield Beasley & Associates (WBA) will be the architect of record,” the company says on its website.
The amenities will include new retail development, quarters dedicated to fitness, dining, roof-top terraces, bike storage and collaboration areas.
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Beyonce and Jay-Z have announced the “On The Run 2” tour and they’re coming to Atlanta this fall. Bey and Jay will play Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 25, 2018. After selling out, they have added a second date in Atlanta, August 26.
General admission tickets went on sale Monday, March 19. And they went fast. Twitter account @BeyonceCollection posted that a number of dates had sold out about an hour of going on sale.
OTRII dates in Atlanta, Detroit, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington DC are now SOLD OUT.
— B (@BeyCollection) March 19, 2018
Fans of the music couple learned about the tour last week, thanks to Beyonce’s Facebook account, which posted about a Philly date. The last time, Bey & Jay toured together was four years ago.
The “On The Run” tour debuted in 2014 on the heels of Jay’s “Magna Carta Holy Grail.”
Beyonce last came to Atlanta in 2016 for the “Formation World Tour,” which was one of the last dates in the Georgia Dome.
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Atlanta is serious about luring and keeping young talent in the city. So serious that city officials have launched its own video streaming platform. The Metro Atlanta Chamber is using ChooseATL, its 2015 tech initiative, to unveil the new platform THEA this week at SXSW.
“One of the things that is both special about Atlanta and desired by the millennial generation is diversity and diversity of people, but also diversity of thought, industry, culture and subculture,” said Kate Atwood, executive director of ChooseATL, tells Adweek. “In Atlanta it kind of makes it hard as a marketer to narrow in on a niche identity, but we also know right now it’s something to celebrated,” she said.
Among some of the early brands using THEA include startup hub Switchyards, Blossom, a diversity-geared content creator, and marketing agency Moxie . Atlanta officials feel that more tech start-ups will gravitate to the platform as word spreads.
“I knew I had to be involved because I am a creator in Atlanta, I want to grow in Atlanta, I want to bloom in Atlanta so it just made sense,” Williamson tells Adweek. “THEA really accelerates the opportunity to spread the word about what we are doing, but it also allows us to prove what we are trying to do. We have this platform that is behind us that supports us and their mission is solely dedicated to making sure the world knows about the creative in Atlanta. That’s special.”
City reps are launching THEA on Monday, March 12 in Austin, Texas. The RSVP says this:
Over the course of the past year, the Atlanta region embarked on a bold new project, the launch of the world’s first city‐based streaming video platform, THEA. This panel is a discussion with some of the key players behind the scenes in getting the platform off the ground. Hear perspectives from the heads of product, technology, and marketing for THEA, and gain some valuable insights into the future of cities, over‐the‐top video services, and entertainment marketing.
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A delegation from Amazon has been visiting contending cities of its second world headquarters, according to GeekWire. Following visits in Washington, D.C. and Dallas, officials will the world’s leading online retailer are expected to visit sites in Atlanta.
The headquarters, projected to be built for $5 billion, is expected to bring as many as 50,000 jobs to the Atlanta market over the next decade. And the jobs aren’t the average end-of-the-line jobs, but employment that averages $100,000 a year.
“Officials from Amazon.com toured sites in Washington, Montgomery County, Md., and Northern Virginia last week — the latest sign that the tech giant is seriously considering adding a second headquarters with as many as 50,000 jobs to the D.C. area, according to officials in all three jurisdictions,” writes The Post’s Jonathan O’Connell.
Atlanta officials are keen on Amazon also because of the ancillary effects the headquarters could bring to the city, including Amazon suppliers and other tech companies looking to work with the world’s largest online retailer.
Last month, Atlanta made the short list of cities in the running for HQ2 as the project is called.
“Let’s be honest with ourselves: This is the largest economic development deal in the history of America,” Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle told the AJC. “It would require action by the Legislature if we are successful. And I’m very optimistic that we can land Amazon in the state, and we’re in great position to do that.”
The Inc. quoted Jeremy Bodenhamer, who runs a $13 million shipping and logistics firm,: “We believe they will select Atlanta,”he was quoted as saying. He cited the area’s deep well of tech talent as well as the region’s reputation as harboring people with top logistical knowledge (UPS as well as Lockheed is based here) a top reason.
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Home is where the heart — and victory — is. Atlanta United defeated D.C. 3-1 on Sunday, giving fans in Mercedes-Benz Stadium their first taste of victory this season.
More than 72,000 people turned out in Merc-Benz, giving an early indication of what kind of sports town Atlanta can be. The crowd attendance was a record and sets the tone for the rest of the season.
The home team’s three goals were provided by Josef Martinez, Miguel Almiron and Hector Villalba. The crowd was rocking and rolling all day on a rainy Sunday as fans still came out to support their team and in the process, made history.
“Unbelievable atmosphere”
Atlanta, your reigning Rookie of the Year has a message for you pic.twitter.com/AF9yrx7sNH
— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) March 11, 2018
Sunday’s home crowd of 72,035 tickets sold broke the MLS record for single-game attendance. In its inaugural season, Atlanta United boke the record against Toronto in October when 71,874 bought tickets to the game. On Sept. 16, Atlanta United originally set the record — 70,425 — against Orlando City.
What you know about that 😏@Tip | #UniteAndConquer pic.twitter.com/w6OcO861hY
— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) March 11, 2018
The win puts Atlanta back in the win column after getting shut out 4-0 last week at Houston in its season opener. See the rest of AUFC’s schedule here.
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At this point, Atlanta cuisine has become indispensable to the South. The largest city in Georgia’s food festivals and culinary events set the tone for the entire Southeast.
Only in Atlanta can the casual observer find specialty food shops, off-the-beaten-path restaurants, farmers’ markets and farm stands all at an affordable price point.
But Atlanta also has trendy restaurants, pop-ups and time-tested landmarks that continue to draw big crowds.
Metro Atlanta’s food and drink scene continues to grow with no stops on the horizon. Ready to try something new?
If you’re a health nut and want more local healthy food choices, perhaps you’ll be interested in our Guide to Local Farmers Markets.
We also have special coverage of Black Farmers In Atlanta as well as How To Keto In Atlanta.
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The massive box office hit known as “Black Panther” will definitely get a sequel, Marvel CEO Kevin Feige told Entertainment Weekly.
Feige said that it was way too early to talk about plot, but he could confirm that movie-goers would be treated to more goings-on in Wakanda.
Watch: Marvel’s ‘Infinity War’ trailer
“Nothing specific to reveal, other than to say we absolutely will do that,” Feige was quoted as saying. “One of the favorite pastimes at Marvel Studios is sitting around on a Part One and talking and dreaming about what we would do in a Part Two. There have been plenty of those conversations as we were putting together the first Black Panther. We have ideas and a pretty solid direction on where we want to head with the second one.”
After one of the strongest opening two weeks in modern cinema, “Black Panther” is expected to easily pass the $1 billion mark. The film will soon open in China, seen as a major movie market.
Starring lead actor Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan and Lupita N’Longo, the movie was produced by “Creed” and “Fruitvale” director Ryan Coogler. Boseman said he lived in Atlanta for nearly two years while filming “Black Panther.”
“When I was shooting Black Panther in Atlanta, I used to drive back on off-days to go see my family in Anderson. It’s about two hours,” he said. Read more of his interview here.
A producer on the film said that the for-home release of the movie will re-insert two powerful scenes that were cut for space reasons.
“Hands down the most painful scene to cut was [one] with Danai Gurira and Daniel Kaluuya,” Michael Shawver, who spoke with The WraShap said “Hands down the most painful scene to cut was [one] with Danai Gurira and Daniel Kaluuya,” referring to Wakanda’s armed forces General Okoye and tribe chieftain W’Kabi. In the movie, the two characters are in love.
“Toward the end, after things go bad and Killmonger [Michael B. Jordan] is in control and all that, we’re talking about, what are they going to do? What is Wakanda going to become?” Shawver told The Wrap.
