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Mary J. Blige and Nas are throwing a concert together at Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park in Atlanta. The concert is slated for Tuesday, July 16, 2019 in Buckhead.
Mary J. Blige is known as the queen of hip-hop soul and you know the “Not Gon Cry” singer is going to bring nearly 30 years of hits to the stage.
Mary J. Blige and Nas Atlanta concert: Everythng you need to know
Nasir Jones, aka Nas got his start in Queensbridge section of New York in the early 1990s. HIs freshman effort “Illmatic,” is largely considered a hip-hop masterpiece.
His hits include such classics as “If I Ruled the World,” “Made You Look” and much more.
Get tickets to Mary J. Blige and Nas concert here
Where is Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park located in Atlanta?
Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park is located at 4469 Stella Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30342. Here’s a map to help you find it.
Atlanta is a concert city. You can catch live performances across the city on almost any given night. Aside from that, Atlanta is a national tour stop for nearly every major music artists and performer, rather they do comedy or other entertainment.If you want to keep up with all the performances and who’s coming to town, subscribe to our #ATLHaps newsletter that gives you a weekly curated list of things to do, what to see and even where to eat.
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Donald Glover may have stepped away from his FX hit “Atlanta,” but that doesn’t mean he hasn’t been busy. The AtlantaFX singer and actor Donald Glover recently released “Guava Island” featuring Rihanna. The movie has gotten mixed reviews.
The original movie, streaming for Amazon, has gotten mixed reviews from fans and critics alike.
Atlanta’s Donald Glover stars in Amazon’s ‘Guava Island’
The film was shown at the 2019 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Glover, or rather his musical alter ego, Childish Gambino, headlined the event.
Glover stars as Deni Maroon, a music star on a tropical island. He’s in a relationship with Rihanna, who plays Kofi Novia, a woman who works in the textile plant, basically a sweat shop.
Watch ‘Guava Island’ on Amazon Prime here
The film also stars Letitia Wright, who picks up from her turn in “Black Panther,” to play Kofi’s co-worker and best mate Yara. Reviews have been nothing to praise-worthy for her.
“Guava Island” was directed by Hiro Murai, who helms “Atlanta.” The movie was filmed over a short period of time in Cuba.
The movie has a number of Childish Gambino songs old and new, including an alternate version of “This is America.”
Donc Guava Island donne encore plus de sens et un nouveau contexte à "This is America" presque un an après la sortie du morceau. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/5iGbLiW3UW
— Julien (@DukeofMars) April 13, 2019
Judging from fans’ reactions, “Guava Island” missed the boat on a few things: Many people thought it was self-aggrandizing and even a disappointment.Many others left feeling like “Was it a musical?” or “Was this a 55-minute music video?”We won’t reveal any spoilers here, but suffice to say that this was simply a delicious visual treatment that Glover and Murai wanted to get out creatively. That expression manifested itself in “Guava Island” this year. Next year or the next project, it will be something else entirely. And that much, we can be sure of.Atlanta is connected to so many movies 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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The Atlanta Film Festival continues to show some of the most creative cinematic content we’ve seen in a long time. Among them is the short film “Who You Are,” from filmmaker Joel Blacker.The hilarious short is about an artificial intelligence system in the late 1980s with just enough wit to bring its inventor to his wit’s end.Short film ‘Who You Are’ screens at Atlanta Film Festival 2019
The movie’s premise stemmed from a concept developed by writer and film collaborator Sam Root dreamed up. AtlantaFi.com talked to Blacker about the making of “Who You Are” and what we can expect from him in the future.With so many movies being produced in Georgia, it’s no longer a given that a filmmaker originates from the West Coast, so here’s the first question we wanted to know:Where are you based?
I’m based in Los Angeles. I made “Who You Are” with Leviathan Filmworks based there.
Photo credit: Joel Blacker What motivated you to get into filmmaking?
I’ve always known I was going to work in film. When I was a kid I shot movies with Legos based on storylines I stole from” Star Wars” movies. I got lucky that my parents moved me to California when I was 12. Living a couple hours north of L.A. allowed me the opportunity to work as a production assistant on sets during high school in the summer.What inspired the making of this film?
Sam Roots (writer) and I have been friends since middle school. We’ve made various short projects together in the last few years that we’ve taken on the festival circuit and seen mild success from. ‘Who You Are’ was based on a short script Sam wrote in college that I absolutely fell in love with. Sam would say at the time he wrote it he was taking one too many religious studies courses and was inspired by a panic attack he had because of them. Since then, Sam and I have been refining the concept and constantly trying to find a way to execute it on a small budget.Why did you decide to do ‘Who You Are’ as a short film?
We realized the concept lent itself more to an episodic format where we could grow and tell more of the story and so we created the short series (5x 5minute episodes) to give people a nugget of the world we want to create.What are some other projects we can expect from you?
We have a pilot script for a longer version of ‘Who You Are’ that we want to create, so working to get that out there. We’ve also written a feature script for a short we made called ‘Let’s Do It’ about a couple’s failed attempt at an orgy. That one can be found online. As we work towards making the show and feature, I’m directing some music videos that people should keep an eye out for. I’m just obsessed with music videos and the possibilities they present to make statement pieces online. You can follow me @JoelJayBlacker to see them as they’re released, or go to my website JoelBlacker.comThe Atlanta Film Festival: What to do this week
The 43rd annual Atlanta Film Festival (ATLFF) continues through April 14. in Midtown. The event features 11 days of movie happenings, film screenings, educational workshops and more.
If you’re a movie buff, you’ll love the talent and filmmaker appearances as well as the special music, food, and art-focused presentations. But there are also FREE things to do.
‘Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil And Vile’ screens at Atlanta Film Festival
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 2018-19 and the foreseeable future.
With more than 700 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.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. -
The Netflix movie “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile” screened on Sunday, April 7 at the 2019 Atlanta Film Festival.The movie, which stars Zac Efron as Ted Bundy, depicts the serial killer’s pathological liar-lover persona in full spectrum.Oscar-nominated filmmaker Joe Berlinger was on hand as hundreds of people stood in line at the Plaza Theatre for more than an hour to see the screening.Despite it’s title, “Extremely Wicked” resisted what was expected to be a dark narrative for much of the movie. Only in the last 10 minutes did the film show a true-to-life glimpse of the horrors that Bundy, perfected executed by Efron, did to his female victims.Berlinger drew into his deep experience with true crime documentaries to weave a compelling plot that shows Bundy they way he viewed himself rather than from the lens of the media. Berling did a masterful job with “Exremely Wicked,” which is expected to be a Netflix blockbuster.The Atlanta Film Festival: What to do this week
The 43rd annual Atlanta Film Festival (ATLFF) continues through April 14. in Midtown. The event features 11 days of movie happenings, film screenings, educational workshops and more.
If you’re a movie buff, you’ll love the talent and filmmaker appearances as well as the special music, food, and art-focused presentations. But there are also FREE things to do.
‘Speed Of Life’ Director: ‘Most Of The Things I Make Are Personal’
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.
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The 43rd annual Atlanta Film Festival (ATLFF) kick offs Thursday, April 4, 2019 in Midtown. The event will feature 11 days of movie happenings, film screenings, educational workshops and more.
If you’re a movie buff, you’ll love the talent and filmmaker appearances as well as the special music, food, and art-focused presentations. But there are also FREE things to do.
Check out the ATLFF full schedule here
5 free things to do at the Atlanta Film Festival
The 2019 fest is expected to attract more than 30,000 attendees to more than 150 events from Thursday, April 4 – Sunday, April 14, 2019. Of these happenings, ATLFF is excited to announce five can’t-miss events taking place throughout the festival that are free and open to the public.
ATLFF Screenplay Competition: Script Read
When: Friday, April 5, 2019, 4:00 PM
Where: Hilan Theatre, 798 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30306
What: Join us for a script read of selections from each of the three 2019 Atlanta Film Festival Feature Screenplay Competition winners, featuring local SAG-AFTRA actors.
Free admission with advance RSVP at https://www.atlantafilmfestival.com/schedule-2019.
ACVB Presents: ‘Music Voyager’
When: Monday, April 8, 2019, 6:00 PM
Where: Plaza Theatre Main, 1049 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
What: Come to the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau for the world premieres of “Music Voyager” episodes 5 & 6 that feature yours truly—the Atlanta Film Festival—as well as the Plaza Theatre, Dad’s Garage, Paris on Ponce, Karen Anderson & Tiny Doors, Atlanta United and more!
Free admission with advance RSVP at https://www.atlantafilmfestival.com/schedule-2019.
The Florida State University College Of Motion Picture Arts Presents: Selected Keylight Films
When: Wednesday, April 10, 2019, 6:00 PM
Where: Plaza Theatre Main, 1049 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
What: The FSU College of Motion Pictures Arts presents a showcase of eight short student films followed by a panel discussion with representatives from the College. Ranked by The Hollywood Reporter as one of the top 25 film schools in the country, FSU College of Motion Picture Arts produces student films that regularly win prestigious awards like the Student Emmys and Oscars. Join us for an evening of cinematic entertainment as we showcase this year’s selected Keylight Films.
Free admission with advance RSVP at https://www.atlantafilmfestival.com/schedule-2019.
SOUND+VISION
When: Thursday, April 11, 2019, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Where: Eastside Trail // Atlanta BeltLine & Historic Fourth Ward Park
What: After a year hiatus, SOUND+VISION — ATLFF’s signature mid-week event—returns! Join us on the Eastside Trail of the Atlanta BeltLine and Historic Fourth Ward Park for a night of live music, daring virtual reality films, unforgettable art installations, rockin’ music videos and Atlanta’s best food trucks! Previously held at Atlanta landmarks like The Goat Farm and Ponce City Market, this event is a true festival highlight!
Previous performers include Big Freedia, Tank and the Bangas, HelloOcho, Kodie Shane, Lonnie Holley, Gringo Star, Biters, Jungol.
Free admission. No RSVP necessary.
Presentation of HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8 Premiere
When: Sunday, April 14, 2019, 9:00 PM
Where: Plaza Theatre Main, 1049 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
What: HBO is partnering with ATLFF to give guests a chance to see the final season premiere on the big screen at The Plaza!
Free admission with advance RSVP at https://www.atlantafilmfestival.com/schedule-2019
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Marvel fans are losing their stuff after the Avengers Endgame trailer debuted on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. The 2-minute video didn’t show many of the superheroes but gave fans just enough of the plot to spark a frenzy.
“Endgame” is slated to be released in U.S. theaters on April 26.
The new trailer comes on the heels of the success of Marvel’s Captain America. Unlike much of Avengers 4, which had key scenes shot in metro Atlanta, Captain America was filmed in London, Manchester, Caerwent, and Liverpool in the United Kingdom, and Los Angeles.
Where was Avengers 4 filmed?
Filming for Avengers 4 began in August 2017 at Pinewood Studios in Fayetteville. The Atlanta area has been embraced by Marvel producers as an affordable place to shot and do post-production on the Avenger movies, including some of their individual superhero movies such as Ant-Man.
So far, three Avengers films have been shot in ATL with one slated for release in 2019.
The Captain Marvel trailer debuted during halftime of the Washington Redskins-Philadelphia Eagles game, which starts at 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN.
See the new Avengers ‘Endgame’ trailer
“It’s not about how much we lost, it’s about how much we have left.”
Tickets are now available for Marvel Studios’ #AvengersEndgame, in theaters April 26: https://t.co/h90aWvzX1D pic.twitter.com/4Dz22hRWvQ
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) April 2, 2019
Fans can expect the usual superheroes with deep story arcs, including Iron Man, Black Panther, Captain America, Spider-Man, Black Widow and of course, Thanos.
Captain Marvel will be released in U.S. theaters on March 8, 2019, a few months ahead of Avengers 4, which premieres May 3.
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 2018-19 and the foreseeable future.With more than 700 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. -
“Stranger Things 3” just released a new trailer and it delivers on the strangeness big-time. The Atlanta-filmed series has been a runaway hit on Netflix.
The third installment is due to be released on July 4, 2019 and we can’t wait.
Watch new ‘Stranger Things 3’ trailer
In the new teaser, we see glimpses of the madness as rats are seen scurrying around the floor in one intense scene.
The episode is reportedly called “Mall Rats,” and with filming done at Gwinnett Place Mall, it’s a perfect fit.
“Stranger Things 3” began production months ago. Back again on screen are Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp and Winona Ryder. But new faces will include Jake Busey and Cary Elwes.
The actors all received huge raises before season 3: Young actors Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, and Noah Schnapp will each make $250,000 per episode, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Teenage actors Natalia Dyer, Joe Keery, and Charlie Heaton will now make $150,000.
Will it be worth it? If “Stranger Things 3” can keep the mystery going and keep audiences guessing, then yes indeed.
Atlanta has become a film lover’s paradise 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 2018-19 and the foreseeable future.
With more than 700 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.Here are the movies filming in Atlanta right now
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The Atlanta Film Festival comes to the city on April 4-14, 2019 and we can’t wait. Nearly 30,000 people are expected to gather in the city to see more than 200 new independent, international, animated, documentary, and short films.
Atlanta Film Festival 2019: Everything you need to know
One of the most prominent and longest-running festivals in the nation, the Atlanta Film Festival is one of only two dozen Oscar-qualifying festivals held in the United States.
Of the hundreds of movies that will screen, the Atlanta Film Festival culled them from 8000+ submissions from all over the world.
Here is the lineup of narrative feature length films for the 43rd Atlanta Film Festival
- AFTERLIFE (HIERNAMAALS
- THE COTTON WOOL WAR (GUERRA DE ALGODÃO)
- CRYSTAL SWAN (Хрусталь)
- FLY BY NIGHT
- HERE AND NOW (AQUÍ Y AHORA)
- INTERNATIONAL FALLS
- JULIA AND THE FOX (JULIA Y EL ZORRO)
- PAGEANT MATERIAL
- PAUSE (PAFSI)
- RECKONING
- SIMPLE WEDDING
- SOUNDLESS DANCE
- SPEED OF LIFE
- TEHRAN: CITY OF LOVE
- THE WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT
- WORLD BEYOND MY MIND (DRAUßEN IN MEINEM KOPF)
If you’re a movie buff, this is a can’t-miss event: In addition to films galore, the Atlanta Film Festival 2019 will host its Creative Conference from April 8-12.
Atlanta Film Festival: Creative Conference
The ATLFF’s Creative Conference features five days of educational activities such as panels, talks and demos that explore every aspect of cinema. If you want to learn more about the technical areas of film, screenwriting, acting, producing, casting, funding and distribution, this is for you. See prices + more.
Atlanta Film Festival: Screencraft Writers Summit
The ATLFF also hosts the Screencraft Writers Summit, where you can mingle with top screenwriters, agents and producers at workshops, panels and cocktail receptions. Get your badge & more.
Where will the Screencraft Writers Summit take place?
The Georgian Terrace is the Primary Venue for the 2019 ScreenCraft Writers Summit. The Georgian Terrace is located at 659 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308.
For more information on the Atlanta Film Festival, check out their website.
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- AFTERLIFE (HIERNAMAALS
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Come kick it with us on March 2 for a special show which will include 20 Atlanta based artists showcasing newly created 24” x 24” pieces. We’re also stoked to host music collectives Controllerise and Super Lowkey as they set the vibe for the night!
The event is set for Saturday, March 2, 2019 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM EST at Octane 1009 Marietta Street NorthWest Atlanta, GA 30318.
ATL FAM: What you need to know
Since our last large showcase a year ago, we’re committed to having a large annual showcase that gives the community a chance to meet a lot of creatives that are their neighbors and for us to create a place where we can attract as many people as possible to come see what Atlanta art is all about.
Keep up our feed as we’ll start sharing a preview of each artist’s work and a bit about who they are.
There are so many Atlanta events popping off every week it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest gatherings, Atlanta happenings, parties and more delivered to your inbox.
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If you miss the Purple One, Venkman’s in Atlanta is going to scratch that itch with a jazz tribute Prince. “The Jazz of Prince: A Night of Prince’s Jazz Funk Compositions” is set for Feb. 24, 2019 from 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Prince, who shined in many genres, did jazzy music just as well as the next guy. But this show will feature some of his more funkier music with a jazz appeal.
The Jazz of Prince: A Night of Prince’s Jazz Funk Compositions
“The Jazz of Prince” is a night dedicated to highlighting the amount of incredible jazz and jazz funk music in Prince’s massive catalog. Musical Director, Khari Cabral Simmons revisits our wildly successful shows from 2017 due to overwhelming audience demand Khari’s digging even further into the catalog and taking us on a musical journey that is sure to delight the casual fan as well as satisfy the voracious appetite of the die-hard Prince following.
As always, Khari has assembled a world-class band of musicians to deliver the high-quality shows that you’ve come to expect.
TICKETING & RESERVATION INFO:
Venkman’s is located at 740 Ralph McGill Blvd NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30312 in Midtown.
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