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If you’ve ever wanted to appear in a national TV commercial, here’s your chance: AtlantaFi.com is casting a diverse crowd to appear on screen in a store for a TV spot. The commercial will be filmed the first week of the new year.
Does this sound like something perfect for you? Keep reading to see how to apply.
Extras Needed For TV Commercial In Atlanta
NOW CASTING PAID EXTRAS FOR A FUN TV COMMERCIAL FOR ONE OF THE MAJOR CHAIN STORES. AGES 21+ to portray CUSTOMERS shopping in a store.
AtlantaFi.com Castings.is now casting for the following specific extras for this project:
FILM DATE: Wednesday Jan. 4, 2023 (FULL DAY BOOKING)
RATE: $100/8(DAILY)
This is a ONE-DAY SHOOT.
Here’s What We’re Looking For:
- Age Range: 21-51
- Gender: Males and Females
- Ethnicity: Caucasian, African-American, Hispanic
- Distinctive characteristics: No unusual hairstyles, tattoos, etc.
– You should look like you would be shopping or working in the store. If there are health issues that may prohibit you from walking around a store, we ask that you refrain from submitting for this particular project.
– Rate: $80/8 hours (One Day Shift)
– Location: Sandy Springs
If available, please email the information below to CASTING@ATLANTAFI.COM
w/Subject Line: STORE BOOKING (1-DAY BOOKING)
PLEASE INCLUDE ALL INFO BELOW:
– Name
– Phone Number
– Age
– HEIGHT
– WEIGHT
– EMAIL ADDRESS
– 2 RECENT PICTURES (1 Head shot and 1 Full body)-
Send to CASTING@ATLANTAFI.COM
Final Word
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 latter part of the year and the foreseeable future.
Because of the steady flow of movie and TV productions, Atlanta has been called the Hollywood of the South and it’s not just a label.. If you want to be an actor, the city has classes you can take as well as places that provide headshots and more. You can also audition at numerous casting calls to build your movie and TV reel.Coming 2 America is just one of many films filmed in Atlanta. See our Movies Page for more.Are you interested in becoming an actor in Atlanta? You’re in the right place!With more than 900 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.There are so many movies filmed in Atlanta these days that it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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Rapper Gunna has been released from the Fulton County Jail in downtown Atlanta after striking a plea deal with prosecutors in his RICO case. Gunna’s attorneys reached the deal on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022.Gunna, whose real name is Sergio Giavanni Kitchens, was accused of being part of a gang.Atlanta Rapper Gunna Set Free In RICO Case
The development means that the rapper has been sentenced to time-served, which officially suspends his sentence. He was released from jail just after 5 p.m. ET. after taking an “Alford” plea.
Through his legal representation, Gunna released the following statement:
“While I have agreed to always be truthful, I want to make it perfectly clear that I have NOT made any statements, have NOT been interviewed, have NOT cooperated, have NOT agreed to testify or be a witness for or against any party in the case and have absolutely NO intention of being involved in the trial process in any way.”
What Is An Alford Plea?
An Alford plea is one in which the defendant pleads guilty but continues to assert his innocence.
In Georgia, Alford pleas are only offered in felony cases.
Such pleas are considered risky because the judge may have strong feelings about the defendant’s guilt or innocence and may want to send a message with a stiffer than normal sentence.By taking an Alford plea, Gunna has chosen to cop a plea to avoid trial, which could affect the other people caught up in the case.Gunna was sentenced to five years with one served in prison. The one-year sentence was commuted to time served. The four-year remaining balance on his sentenced has been suspended and will be subject to special conditions including 500 hours of community service.Gunna’s bail was denied by the judge in May.
Prosecutors say the rapper’s musical associates, who collectively call themselves YSL (Young Slime Life), is a criminal operation. In court, the State alleged that Gunna serves in a “command” role in the organization.
In his statement Wednesday, Gunna said he didn’t look at YSL as a gang when he joined them more than eight years ago, but they were “more like a group of people from metro Atlanta who had common interests and artistic aspirations,” Gunna wrote. “My focus of YSL was entertainment — rap artists who wrote and performed music that exaggerated and ‘glorified’ urban life in the Black community.”
When Was Gunna’s Trial Set?
The judge set a trial date for January 9, 2023, for Gunna to face the charges. With the new developments, it’s clear that Fulton County attorneys are content to go after the bigger fish: Young Thug, the YSL honcho Young Thug, real name is Jeffery Williams.
He has been jailed for months now.
Young Thug was arrested at his Buckhead mansion on May 9 and Gunna surrendered to authorities two days later after Fulton County officials issued a 56-page gang indictment. The document alleges the pair are a part of — and running — a criminal organization involved in some serious crimes, including murder.
What Is RICO?
A RICO case is one that involves charges of participation in organized crime and in this case specifically, street gang activity. Georgia’s RICO Act is more wide-ranging than the federal equivalent so there is more of a chance that the charges may stick.
RICO, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, was made into law in 1970 as a way for the United States to fight organize crime.
The indictment also includes charges of conspiring to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, murder, armed robbery , participation in criminal street gang activity.
What Is Gunna Charged With?
Gunna is charged with a one count of conspiracy to violate Georgia’s RICO Act. Although 27 people are also charged in the case, Gunna and Young Thug are the two main targets.What Is Young Thug Charged With?
Thug is facing a litany of charges besides the RICO counts including possession of a sawed-off shotgun, sawed-off rifle, machine gun, dangerous weapon, or silencer; possession of marijuana with intent to distribute; possession of a Schedule III, IV, or V controlled substance with intent to distribute; possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
This is a fast developing case. Stick with AtlantaFi.com for more news.
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If you’re trying to get in shape for the new year, you’ve got a new venue to work out in. Life Time Buckhead recently opened in Phipps Plaza.
The athletic club’s opening, which took place on December 8, 2022, marks the company’s seventh metro Atlanta location and adds to the plethora of cool things to do in Buckhead.
Life Time Buckhead: What You Need To Know Before You Go
Life Time Buckhead at Phipps Plaza features Atlanta’s first rooftop beach club along with many health and wellness amenities.
The new Life Time gym is spread across five floors and 127,000-square-foot at the iconic Atlanta property located at Peachtree and Lenox roads.
Included on the site is the athletic club’s Life Time Work premium co-working experience.
Here are some highlights of the athletic club according to a Life Time news release:
- Life Time Large Group Classes offer more than 145 workouts weekly in dedicated studios in barre, cycle, group fitness, Pilates and yoga, while the best coaches lead Life Time’s Signature Group Training programs.
- Dynamic Personal Trainers helps members through one-on-one sessions designed to meet individual goals and objectives on the spacious 23,000-square-foot workout floor.
- LT Recovery is a dedicated space for athletic performance and recovery featuring metabolic assessments, nutrition coaching, sports and athletic recovery treatments and chiropractic care.
- LifeSpa offers full-service salon and spa services, including hair, nail, esthetician and massage services.
- LifeCafe and LifeCafe Poolside, wholesome, real-food cafes providing indoor and outdoor dining.
- Kids Academy has toddler and infant areas and three studios for programming, including a Kids Gym, an Activity/Movement Studio and an Art/Language Studio for kids up to age 11.
- ARORA is a community within Life Time designed for older adults who want to stay healthy and social.
Last Word
Life Time Buckhead operates on the following hours:
- 4 a.m. to midnight Monday through Friday and 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Memberships for individuals, couples and families are available. One day memberships are also available.
If you like going to Buckhead to shop, then you’ll love going there to eat, party and have fun. Atlanta’s most wealthiest area is known for swanky events and activities so there’s plenty to get into.
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A new film with the working title Holiday Road is currently holding casting calls in Atlanta, Georgia. The feature-length movie stars Mark Wahlberg and MIchelle Monaghan and has been filming in Atlanta for several weeks.
The production is one of many local productions hiring a bunch of actors and extras to appear in upcoming scenes. Keep reading to see the casting call details.
Holiday Road Casting Call In Atlanta
Work Date: Mon 12/12
(approx 7:00am start time and must be available the entire day- a normal film day goes for about 12 hrs)
Filming location: Georgia Tech
Types needed: REAL EXPERIENCE TRACK and FIELD
college age Students (18 and over)
– Pole Vaulters
– Hammer Throwers
– Discus Throwers
– High Jumpers
– Long Jumpers
– Hurdlers
– Sprinters
– Long Distance Runners
PAY RATES:
$125 with OT after 8 hrs
Covid Test Pay: $50 (we pay you )
HOW TO SUBMIT:
Email: extras@tscasting.com
Subject Line: TRACK SCENE
In the body of the email , include, in a list format:
First and Last Name
Phone Number
Email address
AGE
Height/Weight
Clothing Sizes
City/State where you live
AND
List your TRACK and FIELD experience in the above categories
(basically, which ones you are skilled at!)
List if you have/own the equipment (especially for Pole Vaulting, etc..)
PHOTOS TO ATTACH:
Attach to the email the following photos (no hats, sunglasses or other people in your photos):
– 1 Head Shot (a good clear photo of you from the chest up)
– 1 Full Length Photo (so we can see your physique)
– Include any other photos you would like to send, especially if it’s of you in action in any of the above cateogories!What Is Holiday Road About?
Holiday Road is about a father who has to run from trouble over the holidays with his family in tow when sinister people from his past catch up to him.
Because of the steady flow of movie and TV productions, Atlanta has been called the Hollywood of the South and it’s not just a label.. If you want to be an actor, the city has classes you can take as well as places that provide headshots and more. You can also audition at numerous casting calls to build your movie and TV reel.More AFrom AtlantaFi.com: -
Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young recently got into it with a sports reporter during an interview due to his absence from the team bench lately.
The encounter comes amid a rough patch for the Hawks after they’ve not been able to close out some recent games, although they were able to beat the Denver Nuggets.
Trae Young And Reporter Get Into it (Video)
Another development that has people talking is a reported incident in which Hawks head coach Nate McMillan told Young to either come off the bench or not play at all.
Young has been nursing a shoulder injury and looked like he was determined to play against the Nuggets. McMillan shot it down, saying that he wanted Young to come off the bench or not to show up. Young chose not to show up at all.
After the media got wind of the story, Young finds himself just trying to put the incident behind him. “I’m just here to play basketball and win a championship and try to do my best,” he told reporters.
Young took umbrage with a reporter questioning his leadership.
See the exchange in this video:
Final Word
The Hawks are in the thick of the Eastern Conference race, but will need a healthy Young to do the job. Looks like they’re also determined to dump John Collins for a final missing piece to a championship run.
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The Georgia Bulldogs ran roughshod over the LSU Tigers 50-30 in a battle of heavyweights Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in the SEC Championship Game in downtown Atlanta, Georgia.
Read about Georgia’s 2022 season to the SEC championship.
The Dawgs punted on their first drive, but ran a blocked punt back for a touchdown after catching the Tigers off guard. UGA never looked back after that.
Georgia SEC Champions After Beating LSU, 50-30
The win puts the Dawgs at 13-0 and secures their spot as the #1 seed in the College Football Playoff (CFP).
Stetson Bennett waited until the SEC Championship Game to throw for a season-high four touchdown passes as the Dawgs put up 35 points in the first half.
LSU starting quarterback Jayden Daniels didn’t finish the game after he re-injured his leg in the first half. Backup Garrett Nussmeier came out slinging the ball, leading the Tigers (9-4, No. 14 CFP) to three second-half touchdowns.
LSU Coach Brian Kelly said the Tigers couldn’t overcome the early miscues and that the Georgia defense was too much.
““In its totality, you’re talking about five or six plays. Coulda, woulda, shoulda. The better team won. We were not clean enough in some of those areas against the No. 1 team in the country,” Kelly said.
Watch the press conference after the game:
How They Got Here: Georgia
The University of Georgia Bulldogs have not lost a game for the better part of two seasons. Coach Kirby Smart solved the Alabama curse — all the coaching assistants that Tide Coach Nick Saban has had lost to him — before anybody.
The UGA season started with a resounding 49-3 disposing of the Oregon Ducks in the Chick-fil-A Classic in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, site of the SEC Championship.
Their closest game of the season was Week 4. The Georgia Bulldogs came from behind to beat the Missouri Tigers on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022 in Athens. Even though the Dawgs won, the team dropped to No. 2 in the latest AP poll. Alabama was named No. 1.
Since then, big wins over the Vols and Ole Miss put the Dawgs in the driver’s seat. Many pundits said even with a loss to LSU, the Bulldogs would make the College Football Playoff. That conversation is irrelevant after the Dawgs dominated the Tigers in downtown Atlanta.
Read our guide on how Georgia won the SEC in 2022.
How They Got Here: LSU
LSU is bowl-eligible after two subpar years. The Tigers had a lot to prove this year with first-year coach Brian Kelly at the helm.
An opening loss to Florida State, where the Tigers missed the tying extra point and played a game filled with mistakes, including two muffed points, had many writing off the Bayou Bengals.
But the increased confidence of Arizona State transfer signal caller Jayden Daniels has allowed the Tigers to return to form rather quickly.
Methodical wins over Ole Miss, Florida and a dramatic one-point victory against Alabama in overtime served notice that the Tigers were back in a big way.
A bad loss to Texas A&M dashed their hopes for a College Football Playoff berth, but the Tigers have a lot of optimism about next season.
Final Word
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Atlanta-based Krystal is back again with a new commercial about its Side Chik chicken sandwich.
After enlisting Atlanta rap royalty 2Chainz in one commercial and adding the talents of social media influencer Brittany Renner, Krystal has upped the ante this time by featuring TV host and radio personality Charlamagne Tha God.
Charlamagne’s ad spot was produced by Krystal’s own in-house Creative Marketing Director Ajona “Jax” Camile and debuts on December 5.
Watch the commercial here:
All About Krystal’s Side Chik Sandwiches
Krystal’s chicken sandwiches all are stacked with premium, white meat and come in three versions:
- BBQ Bacon Cheese with crispy smoked bacon and tangy BBQ
- Pimento Cheese
- Classic featuring a slather of Duke’s Mayo and pickle.
As far is breakfast is concerned, the Side Chik is available in Classic and Pimento Cheese on a biscuit.
Final Word
f you want to check out some other restaurants in Atlanta with kickin’ chicken sandwiches, these are hard to beat. 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?
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More details have come to light about movie mogul Tyler Perry’s construction of his mega mansion outside Atlanta.
The property, which is located in Douglas County, Georgia encompasses more than 800 acres, making it one of the largest pieces of in-tact land available in all of metro Atlanta.
Tyler Perry’s New Mansion: Here’s What We Know
The Madea actor bought the acreage back in 2013 with plans to build on it at some point. I guess the time is now. The massive estate is currently under construction.
According to TMZ, Perry is investing a lot of planning into the property because he wants his young son to appreciate nature as well as animals, which the property will have plenty of.
This is the second Atlanta-area mansion Perry has lived in, if you remember Avec Chateau, which is located on Paces Ferry Road in Buckhead.
As you know by now, Perry is a billionaire. Most of his worth comes from the content he’s created over the years, particularly his movies. With the ascension of Tyler Perry Studios, Perry now reportedly generates a quarter of his worth from that property.
Here Is The Latest Picture Of The Tyler Perry Mansion
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Where Is Tyler Perry’s Mansion Located?
The palatial estate encompasses hundreds of acres surrounding a mansion located in Douglas County, which is about 20 minutes outside Atlanta.Some of the amenities that have been revealed to be in the mansion so far are:- Lap pool
- Helipad for a helicopter
- Jet runway
- Organic farm with horses
How Big Is Tyler Perry’s New Mansion And What’s It Worth?
According to media reports, Perry’s new mansion encompasses 40,000 square feet of space and is valued at $100 million. According to Douglas County real estate records, Perry was able to purchase the property in liquidation after plans for a subdivision feel through.
Here are some metrics we have learned about the property:
- 40,000 square-foot home
- 2,100 acres
- 8 bedrooms
- 12 bathrooms
Under Construction: Tyler Perry’s New Mansion (Pics)
Final Word
When it is built, Perry’s new mansion will be the most expensive in the Atlanta-area.
Like a good movie, the mansion is taking several years because Perry wants it done right. No doubt when the project is complete, pictures of the finished mansion will circulate on social media.
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Move over, Netflix and BET. Madea’s coming to Amazon Studios. Or at least, her creator, Tyler Perry is. The Atlanta-based filmmaker recently inked a four-picture agreement with the powerful company’s streaming and film production arm.
That means that in addition to holding casting calls, he’ll soon be hiring at his movie studio for Amazon Prime shows and movies.
“I’m excited and grateful to start working with Amazon Studios to bring movies to Prime Video,” said in a statement. “Jennifer Salke [Head of Amazon Studios] and the entire team have welcomed me with open arms. I’m looking forward to continuing telling unique stories and bringing my next projects to the global audiences that they reach.”
“Tyler Perry is undeniably one of the most prolific creators of our time. He is a true multihyphenate who has defined his own incredible brand of storytelling and inspired people all over the world with his series and films,” Amazon Studios head Salke was quoted as saying. “We are excited to collaborate with Tyler and his teams to bring even more of his fantastic signature films to our global audiences.”
Perry hopes to capitalize on his success with Netflix, where he brought A Fall From Grace and A Jazzman’s Blues to the streaming platform.
It’s been nothing short of a meteoric rise for Perry, who was born into poverty in New Orleans.
As a struggling playwright, Perry says he had to make his own path to stardom.
“You got to understand, I had no mentors,” Perry told Forbes. “My father doesn’t know anything about business, and my uncles and mother, they know nothing about this. I didn’t go to business school. Everything I’ve learned, I’ve learned in progress.”
Perry says he was told that the audience he was catering to wouldn’t be able to support full-feature films.
From Chitlin Circuit To Media Mogul
“ ‘Black people who go to church don’t go to the movies,’ ” Perry told Forbes that he was told back then. “I came from a place where Black people had already embraced me and loved me. I was completely happy there, and still am.”
Perry joins an exclusive list when it comes to being one of the richest businessmen in the state. Here is Georgia’s billionaires club.Read more: Best work from home jobs in Atlanta, Georgia
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The coolest gadgets not only help you solve a problem or add convenience, but they come at an affordable price.
If you love innovative technology, there are some really cool gadgets currently on the market.
Best Gadgets For This Holiday
Some high-tech companies are making some really fun things these days and you should know about it. Let’s go over some of the best must-have gadgets:
Voice Activated LED Mask
One of the hottest gadgets of the season, this voice-activated LED mask is great for showing true expression while staying safe.
Formé Shoe Shaper
This shoe shaper safely stretches shoes up to a half a size. This is a great item for women who have fallen in love with a pair of shoes, but they’re sized differently.
Bose Noise Cancelling Wireless Bluetooth Headphones 700, With Alexa
Upright GO 2 NEW Posture Trainer and Corrector With App
Wi-Fi LED Smart Light Bulb
Vector Robot by Anki, A Home Robot Who Hangs Out & Helps Out, With Amazon Alexa Built-In
What Are The Coolest Gadgets Right Now?
Technology is making life much more convenient for us in a lot of ways. But the coolest gadgets are the things we don’t actually need.
Technology continues to advance, which means that you can find some futuristic consumer products easier than ever.
If you’re looking for a computer for 2021, check out these cool laptops.
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