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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.
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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
As you can see, landscaping is
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.”
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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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Great products that exfoliate and moisturize your face are hard to come by these days. What can you use on your face for a smooth complexion?
There are some great skincare products on the market right now.
What Are The Best Products To Use On Your Face Daily?
To help you make a decision, we’ve added reviews of all these skin care products listed. Take a look at these top-rated face creams:
1. Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Complex, 0.5-oz. – $53.80
Here’s what one Amazon reviewer says about Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair: “Estee Lauder is a proven winner for skin care. This product is a good example of what daily use over years can achieve – smooth and clear skin without crows feet or dark shadows. I use this morning and evening with fantastic results.”
2. Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Peel 60 Count BOX – $140
Here’s what one Amazon reviewer says about Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare: “I can honestly state that this product is the best product for my skin that I have ever used. I will not be without it. Yes, it is pricey, but worth every cent. After a few uses my skin looks younger and smoother. I get more compliments on my skin. A number of years ago I had a chemical peel on my face – with beautiful results. Now I get the same results with the Alpha Beta Peel without the pain and expense. I love this product and am never without it.”
Here’s what a reviewer says about Burt’s Bees: “Love these. Not great for removing a whole face full of makeup but good to get off the residual… I usually shower at night and wash my face and I use these in the morning to refresh, then I use the same wipe again to wash the makeup off my hands after applying.”4. Darphin Aromatic Cleansing Balm with Rosewood for All Skin Types, 1.26 Ounce
Here’s what one Amazon reviewer says about Darphin Aromatic Cleansing Balm: “This was my first time using a cleansing balm. The smell is amazing while leaving my dry skin baby soft with the first use! I will never be without this product!”
5. Talika Lash Conditioning Cleanser – $27
6. Light Face Moisturizer with SPF 25 by Olay Regenerist Whip – $28.36
7. L’Oreal Paris Pure Glycolic Acid Face Serum Skin Care I Revitalift Derm Intensives – $21.93
Here’s what one reviewer says about this L’Oreal product: “I’m a fair skinned young at heart woman in my early 50s. You know those unisightly, definitely in-freckle blotches can come up? This product erases them. I have found my new holy Grail and couldn’t be happier – after just a week. I’m already ordering a new bottle to have on hand. I do use it on my décolletage and hands as well. Thank you, L’Oréal!”
8. Reform Skincare Retinol 1% Crème – $59.99
9. Resurface by Shani Darden Retinol Reform Peel,1 oz (30ml) – $74.97
Here’s what one reviewer says about Shani Darden Retinol: “I started using this product mid-February and have significantly reduced my scarring in 10-weeks. During this time I used one full bottle and have just purchased my second. The price is steep, but I can’t find an alternative. The hope is to fade the remaining dark spots.”
10. Sublimage La Creme Yeux Ultimate Regeneration Eye Cream – Travel Size – $60
Here’s what one reviewer says about Sublimage La Crème Ultimate Skin: “This a.m., after 3 months of fighting puffiness and fine lines on my left eye, it now matches my right eye. I am quite amazed. Given I never tried Chanel & did not know the active ingredient of vanilla extract but recognized Squalane, which is at the top off the List, I am very pleased! Will buy after deluxe sample is gone. Costly, but works which is a lot better than trying hundreds of dollars of products that don’t work.”
These products have got a lot of people that care about their skin care routine excited. So that’s why we’ve listed these particular products.
We pride ourselves on finding items that you can use at a cost that works. Hopefully, the price points are affordable for your budget.
What Are The Best Skin Care Products Under $20?
You can also find plenty of products that are really cheap, but quality. Here are the best skin care products under $20:
- sublimage La Creme ultimate skin regeneration TEXURE Fine travel size 5ml/0.17oz — $15.99
- New York Biology Dead Sea Mud Mask for Face and Body – 8.8 oz – $14.95
- Mario Badescu Facial Spray Duov- $14
- TruSkin Vitamin C Serum for Face, Topical Facial Serum with Hyaluronic Acid, Vitami – $19.99
- Aztec Secret – Indian Healing Clay 1 lb – Deep Pore Cleansing Facial & Body Mask – $9,99
- Vitamin C Serum Face and Skin Rejuvenation with Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin E – $15.97
If you’re a savvy shopper, you should be able to find an item that works for you, especially with the input from reviewers who have tried the particular skin care products.
The most popular skin products for healthy pores include moisturizers, cleansers, anti-aging treatments, exfoliators and more.
Final Word
One of the most important things you can do for yourself is to take care of your skin. A good skincare regimen is a must if you want a smooth complexion.
Smooth skin for many of us is not something we’re born it: You have to work for it. That’s why the best skin care products are those that can help us get a smooth complexion.
There are quite a few skin care products that can lead to healthy pores. Conditioners, cleansers, skin regeneration creams and botanical oils are all popular right now.
No matter which product you use, make sure you read the label to make sure it doesn’t contain an ingredient that doesn’t agree with you or that you’re allergic to.
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Are you looking for a Black Friday or Cyber Monday deal? If so, then the good news is that Walmart is a short drive from many of us.
This article will show you some of the best current deals at Walmart.
Check Out These Great Walmart Deals
No matter if you’re shopping for a smart TV or some high-fidelity earphones or headphones, there’s a good chance that Walmart has the items you need — on sale for cheaper than you can get elsewhere.
Here are some of the top deals I’ve found recently:
VIZIO 50″ Class V-Series 4K UHD LED Smart TV
55 Class 4K UHD (2160P) LED Roku Smart TV HDR
All-New Toshiba 43-inch Smart HD 1080p TV – Fire TV Edition
Hisense 75-Inch Class H8 Quantum Series Android 4K ULED Smart TV with Voice Remote
TCL 50-inch 4K Smart LED Roku TV
Phones / Laptop Deals
Straight Talk Apple iPhone XR, 64GB, Black- Prepaid Smartphone
Straight Talk Apple iPhone XR, 64GB, Black- Prepaid Smartphone
Best Deals For Tablets
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
Tab 6 Quad-Core 32GB Storage 3GB RAM 4G Unlock Phablet
Buy Now
How To Save Money On Electronics
Here are three places to look to save money on laptops and tablets:
1. Buy Refurbished Laptops Online
Many of the top retailers sell refurbished laptops, including Walmart and Amazon. Here are some cheap laptops I found on Amazon:
- 15.6-inch screen Acer Chromebook
- 14-inch Elitebook Laptop
- Acer Aspire Laptop
- 14.1-inch display Dell Latitude
- 14-inch Samsung Chromebook
- ASUS VivoBook
Final Word
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Last Words
The most important way to save money on laptops and electronics in general is to comparison shop. It’s the only way to know that you’ve gotten the best price!
If you can’t find some cheap laptops on those websites or you know of other sites with electronics for less, please let us know in the comments.
Speaking of electronics, if you want to know where to take your cracked phone, here are some handy resources.
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has been going gangbusters at the box office since its opened in November 2022. The movie surpassed the $840 million mark over the past few days.
After more than a week in theaters, the Atlanta-filmed movie has raked in nearly $500 million domestically and another $350 million outside the U.S.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Wins At Box Office
Given its strong debut, industry insiders expect Wakanda Forever to track closely with the first Black Panther movie, which took in $202 million during its opening weekend.
For the year, Marvel Studios has contributed mightily to Disney’s box office reign, but Wakanda Forever has a chance to beat them all. Here are the top grossing films for 2022.
- Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness — $955 million
- Thor: Love and Thunder — $761 million
- Black Panther: Wakanda Forever — $381 million (and counting)
How Is Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Doing At The Box Office?
Domestically, Wakanda Forever took in $202 million around the United States. Abroad, the movie has pulled in an additional $150 million — and it’s just been one weekend.In its second full week, the sequel is projected to pull in $72 million, making it an official blockbuster.The original Black Panther movie took in $202 million in its weekend in February 2018. It would go on to make $1.3 billion across the world and put the entire MCU on notice.Where Was Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Filmed?
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was filmed in various parts of the United States and Puerto Rico. Major production was done just outside Atlanta at Trilith Studios, as well as around Georgia, including in Brunswick at the Mary Ross Waterfront Park. Just like the first Black Panther film, Tyler Perry Studios was also used for some key scenes.
In addition to Atlanta and the Vulcan Materials quarry in Stockbridge, Georgia, some landscapes in Massachusetts also appeared in the film.
Who Is The Breakout Star Of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever?
Critics aside, it’s pretty evident that Tenoch Huerta’s turn as Namor stole the show. On the publicity tour for the movie, Huerta, who is from Ecatepec de Morelos, State of Mexico, has made a point to remind people that Namor is not a symbol of Latino representation, but rather, Mexico’s indigenous population. In fact, in the film, Namor describes himself as a Mayan.
Here is Huerta in his own words:
The movie’s trailer elicited high emotion weeks before its release.
Final Word
It’s pretty clear now that Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever is an instant hit and has not brought even further spotlight to Atlanta as the new center of the moviemaking universe.
The film continues to take in massive haul in the early days of its release in U.S. theaters. The movie’s opening weekend took in $180 million, which is an all-time high for November.
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