• Praise This star Chloe Bailey filming in Atlanta

    ‘Praise This’ Casting For Various Roles In Atlanta

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    Praise This is a musical comedy currently filming in Atlanta. The project, which stars R&B singer Chloe Bailey, is very close to wrapping up but it is still casting for scenes. 

    The new film about a singing competition between choir groups is being produced by Will Packer Productions and NBC Universal and directed by Tina Gordon.

    Praise This Casting Call In Atlanta: Here Are The Details

    We are casting for the following specific extras for scenes, see below:
     
    CAB Castings, LLC. is looking for PAID EXTRAS for the new movie “PRAISE THIS” filming here in ATLANTA, GA starring CHLOE BAILEY!
    “PRAISE THIS” is a musical comedy w/ an All Star Cast that is set in the world of Youth Praise Groups!
    We are casting for the following specific extras for scenes, see below:
    – CONCERT GOERS
    Filming:
    WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
    (Covid Test: TUESDAY 9/13 (7AM-11AM) @ our LOCATION on Fulton Industrial)
    *** LOCATION: LITHONIA, GA
    *** Rate: $100/8 + $25 per Covid Test
    *** AGE: 18+
    *** Prelim Call Time: TBD (Please have open availability on day of interest)
    ***WE ASK THAT WHEN BOOKED AS A PAID EXTRA, YOU BE PREPARED TO WORK AT LEAST A 12HR WORK DAY AS WE DON’T KNOW HOW LONG YOU WILL BE SPECIALLY ON SET… SO PLEASE HAVE OPEN AVAILABILITY FOR THE DAY YOU SUBMIT FOR!!!
    ***COVID TESTING:
    -Testing is NASAL PCR and you will receive a $25 COVID TESTING BUMP on your voucher the day you report to set for each test taken. YOU MUST REPORT TO SET TO RECEIVE THIS BUMP.
    The rate for extras on this production is $100 for 8hrs of work (Paid time in a half each hour after 8hrs), which you will receive in the form of a check in the mail 2 to 3 weeks after filming.
    If available, please email PraiseThisBG@gmail.com with the following subject lines:
    -CONCERT GOER 9/14
    PLEASE INCLUDE ALL INFO BELOW:
    – Name
    – Number
    – DATE OF BIRTH. (FOR COVID TESTING PURPOSES)
    – Sizes (Shirt, Pants & Shoe)
    -ARE YOU VACCINATED? YES OR NO
    -2 Recent photos of yourself

    Want More Atlanta Casting Calls?

    Georgia has become one of the top spots 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.
     
    Are you interested in becoming an actor in Atlanta? You’re in the right place!   
     
    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.

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  • Regina King and Sterling K. Brown of "Honk for Jesus"

    The Stars Came Out For Bronze Lens Film Festival 2022 (PICS)

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    The stars came out for the 2022 Bronze Lens Festival in Atlanta recently. They came. They saw. They concurred.

    This year’s festival took place August 23-28, 2022 in the city’s downtown and Midtown areas. Here are some of the top images from the event.

    Terri J. Vaughn

    Terri J. Vaughn
    Photo credit: Daniel Morris

    Actress, director, and producer Terri J. Vaughn was on hand to promote her Hallmark Mahogany film, Unthinkably Good Things.

    Christian Keyes

    Christian Keyes in Atlanta
    Photo credit: Daniel Morris

    Star of BET’s All the Queen’s Men, Christian Keyes was on hand well.

    Salli Richardson-Whitfield

    Salli Richardson-Whitfield at the Bronze Lens Festival in Atlanta
    Photo credit Daniel Morris.

    Salli Richardson-Whitfield accepts the Behind the Lens SuperStar Award at Bronze Lens’ annual Women SuperStar Honors.

    Shayla Cowan, Kathleen Bertrand, Heather Hayslett And Will Packer

    Will Packer
    Photo credit: Paul Biagui

    Shayla Cowan (from left), co-producer of the 2022 Academy Awards, poses with Kathleen Bertrand and Heather Hayslett and filmmaker Will Packer after accepting the Emerging Behind the Lens SuperStar Award. Cowan
    is known for producing Girls Trip, Night School, Little, What Men Want, and more. 

    Lamann Rucker

    Actor Lamann Rucker in Atlanta Bronze Lens Festival
    Photo credit Paul Biagui.

    Actor Lamann Rucker hosts the Women SuperStar Honors event at the 2022 Bronze Lens Film Festival in Atlanta.

    Eva Marcille

    Eva Marcille at the Bronze Lens Festival in Atlanta
    Photo credit: Daniel Morris

    Actress Eva Marcille, best known for winning America’s Next Top Model, is honored atBronzeLens’ annual Women SuperStar Honors event.

    Final Word

    Atlanta is a breeding ground for actors as well as movie and TV productions. The Bronze Lens Film Festival showcases the very best of that. Celebrities love to hang out in the city.

    Are you interested in becoming an actor in Atlanta? You’re in the right place!   

    With nearly 1,000 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.
     

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  • Platez Southern Kitchen & Cocktaiilz opens in Atlanta

    New Restaurant Alert: Platez Southern Kitchen and Cocktailz In Decatur

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    Atlanta has long been the epicenter of Southern comfort food. A new eatery in Decatur will continue that tradition: Platez Southern Kitchen and Cocktailz is set to open on August 19 2022.

    The restaurant’s grand opening celebration will run three days — August 19-21 — from 12 to 4 p.m. and feature music from 107.9 FM on Saturday and PRAISE 102.9 FM on Sunday, great food and more.

    Owner Etanya Lucas will welcome guests for the grand opening with tastings from the restaurant’s breakfast, lunch and dinner menu.


    What’s On The Menu At Platez Southern Kitchen and Cocktailz?

    Plates will offer a variety of Southern classics on its menu, from shrimp po-boys, BBQ ribs to low country seafood boil and more.

    Here’s the menu:

    Plates menu
    Courtesy of Platez

    On the restaurant’s website, it gives you an inkling as to what you can expect to taste on your “platez”: “Platez Southern Kitchen + Cocktailz pays homage to the dishes, or platez as we like to call them, that families across the South have made part of their history.  Our story starts with our own family and the spirit of serving others and continues into the amazing Decatur community where we are proud to call home.

    Where Is Platez Located?

    Platez is located inside the Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Decatur Downtown/Emory. The address of the hotel is 130 Clairemont Ave, Decatur, GA 30030. Here’s a map to help you find it.

    Final Word

    Platez joins a long list of exceptional black-owned restaurants in Atlanta. If you like barbecue, see our list of the Best Atlanta BBQ Restaurants.

    As for eateries below I-20, these Southside Atlanta restaurants have developed quite a following.

    The craze hasn’t escaped metro Atlanta’s  food and drink scene, which has seen a bar explosion in recent years.

    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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  • Marvel Phase 5 schedule

    Marvel Studios’ Phase 5 Production Schedule: What To Know

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    Marvel Studios has released its Phase 5 production schedule, which shows the movies it will roll out over the next couple of years. The slate of projects were revealed at Marvel Studios’ panel in San Diego Comic-Con.

    Atlanta, Georgia figures to play a major role once again in production of the most successful films of a generation.

    Marvel Studios Phase 5 Everything We Know

    Marvel’s reveal included an emotional trailer for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, which was filmed without lead star Chadwick Boseman, who died from cancer in 2020.

    Here is the slate of films Marvel has identified as part of Phase 5:

    • Avengers: The Kang Dynasty
    • Avengers: Secret Wars
    • Fantastic Four
    • Secret Invasion
    • She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
    • Daredevil: Born Again
    • Captain America: New World Order
    • Thunderbolts
    • Agatha
    • Ironheart
    • Blade
    • Echo
    • Loki: Season 2
    • Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3
    FilmRelease DateRelease Platform
    Avengers: Secret WarsNovember 7, 2025
    Avengers: The Kang DynastyMay 2, 2025Theaters
    Secret InvasionSpring 2023Disney+
    Fantastic FourNovember 8, 2024Theaters
    She-Hulk: Attorney at LawAugust 17, 2022Disney+
    Captain America: New World OrderMay 3, 2024Theaters
    ThunderboltsJuly 26, 2024Theaters
    Agatha: Coven of ChaosWinter 2023Disney+
    IronheartFall 2023Disney+
    BladeNovember 3, 2023Theaters
    Loki: Season 2Summer 2023Disney+
    EchoSummer 2023Disney+
    Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3May 5, 2023Theaters

    Avengers: The Kang Dynasty

    Jonathan Majors has been cast as Kang the Conqueror and figures to play a big part in this Avengers movie. Pictures leaked online have shown Majors working out on the beach to get in shape for the part.

    Avengers: The Kang Dynasty release date: May 2, 2025 

    Avengers: Secret Wars

    One of the more curious titles is Avengers: Secret Wars. Marvel has not revealed who will actually star in this film yet, but it’s possible that a reunion of the past superheroes like Robert Downey Jr., could happen. Don Cheadle is said to be returning as War Machine.

    Fantastic Four

    Marvel will try again with Fantastic Four, having nailed down casting for Reed and Sue Richards.

    Fantastic Four release date: November 8, 2024

    Secret Invasion

    Marvel Studios’ Secret Invasion stars Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury and Ben Mendelsohn as the Skrull Talos. They are joined by Kingsley Ben-Adir, Emilia Clarke and Olivia Colman. A previous cast list incorrectly also included Regé-Jean Page.

    She-Hulk Attorney At Law

    She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, is an original series, which starts streaming August 17 on Disney+.

    She-Hulk: Attorney At Law release date: August 17, 2022

    Daredevil: Born Again

    Marvel Studios’ Daredevil: Born Again will be an original series starring Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio, streaming Spring 2024 on Disney Plus.

    Daredevil: Born Again release date: Spring 2024

    Captain America: New World Order

    Anthony Mackie has been confirmed as the new Captain America in this one, which will start production in Atlanta and other locations soon.

    Captain America: New World Order release date: May 3, 2024

    Thunderbolts

    The Thunderbolts is expected to be a blockbuster because of its well thought-out cast: The film includes Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), Ghost, played by Hannah John-Kamen and Abomination portrayed by Tim Roth. The film will have a theatrical release.

    Thunderbolts release date:  July 26, 2024

    Agatha: Coven of Chaos

    Marvel Studios’ Agatha: Coven of Chaos is another original series tailormade for streaming. The film is about Agatha Harkness, a witch from Salem, Massachusetts, who was accused of practicing the occult by her own coven during the infamous Salem witch trials. It will stream on Disney+.

    Agatha: Coven of Chaos release date: Winter 2023

    Ironheart

    Ironheart is an original series that will stream on Disney+. The series is about Riri Williams, a 15-year-old whizkid who constructs her own super-suit of armor. She becomes a crimefighter by night as she tries to balance the life of a curious kid with saving the world.

    Ironheart release date: Fall 2023

    Blade

    The highly anticipated reboot of the Blade franchise will have Oscar-winner Mahershala Ali in the lead role. Other stars who have been cast include Harold Perrineau and Andre Hyde-Braithwaite. This one is getting a theatrical release as well.

    Blade release date: November 3, 2023

    Loki: Season 2

    Tom Hiddleston is back again as Loki, the prince of darkness in a sequel to the original series, which streams on Disney+. This time around, Loki will get more exposure from heroes and villains of the mighty Marvel Cinematic Universe.

    Loki: Season 2 release date: Summer 2023

    Echo

    Echo is an original series about Maya Lopez, a superhero who happens to be the adoptive daughter of the Kingpin, a formidable villain in the Spider-Man franchise. This one will stream on Disney+.

    Echo release date: Summer 2023

    Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3

    Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3 began filming around Atlanta in November 2021. Director James Gunn is at the helm for the final installment of the project. Given the popularity of the characters, it’s no wonder why Marvel will have a theatrical release for this one.

    Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3: release date: May 5, 2023

    Final Word

    As you can see, Marvel’s Phase 5 includes movie titles and TV series that it will release over the next few years. Fans of course are speculating on many of the release dates, but as of now several of them are to be announced.

    With all the new 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.

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  • Angela Bassett in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

    Marvel Releases Trailer For Wakanda Forever, Produced In Atlanta

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    Months after filming wrapped in Atlanta, Marvel Studios gives us a peek of the highly anticipated movie Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The emotional footage shows the film’s lead characters in various states of chaos, but also melancholy.

    The big reveal from Marvel Studios was part of the company’s phase 5 production preview at San Diego’s Comic-Con.

    Emotional Trailer Shows Wakanda Post-T’Challa

    One of the more stirring moments is a mural of King T’Challa, the late Chadwick Boseman, who succumbed to cancer in summer 2020. Since then, fans have wondered how the epic African superhero tale will go on.

    T'Challa mural in Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever
    Photo credit: Marvel Studios

    As for how the plot was able to move around T’Challa, Marvel had to be very careful.

    Speaking in 2021 at a fan event in Los Angeles, Marvel exec Kevin Feige said, “It’s clearly very emotional without Chad,” according to Variety. “But everyone is also very excited to bring the world of Wakanda back to the public and back to the fans. We’re going to do it in a way that would make Chad proud.”

    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.

    When Will Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Be Released?

    Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is scheduled to be released in the United States on November 11, 2022. Marvel has set a strict schedule for its Phase Five production slates and it is betting big that Black Panther 2 will win the Christmas movie season.

    Let’s take a look at the first trailer for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

    When Did Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Film?

    Black Panther: Wakanda Forever began auditions and casting calls in July 2021 and ran into the late-year holidays. Production stopped due to a COVID outbreak on the set as well as an injury to star Letitia Wright.

    But in January 2022, production and filming was allowed to resume. In March, filming wrapped, although some post-production continued for a while.

    Final Word

    No matter what happens, we know that Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever will be an instant hit and bring even further spotlight to Atlanta as the new center of the moviemaking universe.

    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.
     
    Subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest movie casting calls, celeb sightings and Atlanta happenings delivered to your inbox.

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  • Porsha Williams interview

    Porsha Williams On How She Takes Her Mental Health Seriously

    3 Min Read

    Porsha Williams, the Atlanta entrepreneur and mother, who came to fame on Bravo’s Real Housewives of Atlanta, says she reached a breaking point not long ago that she’s just now able to talk about.

    When she burst onto the reality TV scene in 2012, Williams said she didn’t know that with the spotlight came a lot of scrutiny and judgment. A high-profile divorce and many on-set fights put her in a light she sometimes didn’t want to be in. Then she suffered a miscarriage.

    “With the platform of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, you really don’t understand the magnitude of what you’re a part of. Everything I say matters. There are a lot of people listening, a lot of young girls and a lot of women,” she was quoted as saying in Forbes. “And once the realization came to me about the power I had, I decided to start speaking about fibroids. And speaking about suffering with fibroids over the years, I couldn’t not talk about the miscarriage because the fibroids caused my miscarriage.”

    Williams, whose grandfather is the late Hosea Williams, a prominent civil rights activist who marched with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and paved a courageous and illustrious reputation as a freedom fighter in his own right, says she has learned through the years to value who she is.

    Mental health has become a hot-button topic in recent years. Even the White House has moved to come up with a strategy to combat behaviorial issues that affect us all. Porsha says she’s learned to concentrate on herself.

    “Whenever I wake up in the morning and feel those lows, I immediately prioritize Porsha,” she told the publication.

    “I bet you thought I was going to say my daughter, but I prioritize myself. I will stop my morning, I don’t care what else is going on. I take it as a health emergency and I will stay in the bed, I will go in the bathtub, I will cry it out. I prioritize myself, because when I can be the best that I can be, then I can be that person for someone else. I can be the best mommy to Pilar. I don’t feel like it’s selfish at all to prioritize my mental health above everything. This is how I’ve pulled myself through depression through the years.”

    Now a successful businesswoman, Williams has poured herself into entrepreneurship, launching several businesses.
    Don’t miss her new book coming on November, 30 2022 The Pursuit of Porsha.
     
    As a local celeb, Williams is not the only reality TV star making boss moves.
     
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  • places to go in Atlanta at night

    In An Entanglement? 5 Places To Take A Side Piece In Atlanta

    4 Min Read

    Are you involved in a relationship “entanglement,” and don’t know where to go? There are plenty of discreet places to go around Atlanta, Georgia.

    If you want to lay low and catch up with an old friend in a public place or enjoy an outdoors event in the city, these are places where “grown folks” go in Atlanta.

    5 Fun Places To Go In Atlanta When You’re Being Discreet

    This article is going to show you some of the top places to enjoy an entanglement away from the big lights and fanfare.

    Ponce City Market

    675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308

    Ponce City Market at night -best things to do in Atlanta at night
    Photo credit: AtlantaFi.com

    One of the greatest food halls in America, Ponce City Market is a feast for the senses for food lovers. Numerous shops catering to coffee, candy, wines, beer, and more are all here. Go to the rooftop to take in more of the city’s skyline while enjoying the taps at the two restaurants situated up there.

    The Beltline After Dark

    Atlanta Beltline at night: Things to do

    The Atlanta Beltline on the Eastside Trail comes alive at night, but not on the trail itself. You can find various restaurants that are bustling with people, things to do and things to eat…

    Where To Grab Food In Atlanta At Night

    What to do in Atlanta at night - where to eat
    Photo credit: Noah Buscher / Unsplash

    If you’ve missed the lunch specials and are down for some dinner, nighttime Atlanta has some solid food options. Here are some of the best places for a late-night meal or a bite in the early evening.

    2 Urban Licks

    820 Ralph McGill Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

    Things to do in Atlanta at night - 2 Urban Licks

    This Midtown Atlanta restaurant has live music on most nights and has a dark and cozy atmosphere that makes it one of the most chic spots in the city. Check out the menu.

    Cascade Springs Nature Preserve

    2852 Cascade Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30311 (404) 546-6744

    Cascade Springs Nature Preserve: Best Kept secrets in Atlanta

    Relatively few people know about Atlanta’s Cascade Springs Nature Preserve. The spot has a waterfall, trails and a moss-covered trees with lush green leaves.

    There is also historical relics from the Civil War battle of Utoy Creek and much more.

    Atlanta Prison Farm

    1420 Key Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30316

    Atlanta prison farm - best kept secrets in Atlanta

    The defunct Atlanta Prison Farm was at one time a 300-acre development that saw its hey day during the Jim Crow era of the South. The prison, which closed in 1995, now is an abandoned fossil of what it once was and the city is content to leave it that way.

    18+ And Over: Where Grown Folks Go In Atlanta

    Tongue & Groove – Lindbergh 565 Main St NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
    Rose Bar Lounge 3115 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
    Graveyard Tavern – East Atlanta 1245 Glenwood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
    Kimball House 303 E Howard Ave, Decatur, GA 3003
    MF Sushi – Midtown Suite K, 299 North Highland Avenue Northeast Suite K, Atlanta, GA 30307
    The Loft 925 Bowen St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
    Luxuria 15 W Peachtree Pl NW, Atlanta, GA 30308

    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.

    First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. CNN Center often has something cool going on! Check out these events in Atlanta today and this week and this weekend:

    Here are more articles from AtlantaFi.com:

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  • Black women founders in Atlanta's tech industry

    Atlanta-Based Startups Make Semifinals For Founders Of Color Showcase

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    Two Atlanta-area startups are in the running to compete at the Founders of Color Showcase, the initiative recently disclosed.

    In the latest round, 16 startups made it to the semifinals in the third annual showcase, according to an announcement from Next Wave Impact, a global impact investor syndicate.

    2 Atlanta-Area Startups Make It To Founders Of Color Showcase Semifinals

    The two Atlanta-area startups that have advanced are:

    Up to seven semifinalists will advance to compete at the Showcase on May 16, 2022, in Atlantic City, N.J. and via a livestream from 4 to 6 p.m. ET.

    Here are the 2022 Founders of Color Showcase semifinalists:

    The 2022 Founders of Color Showcase semifinalists.

    What Is The Founders Of Color Showcase?

    The Founders of Color )FOC) Showcase is a group of investors, VC partners and angel groups who are committed to empowering minority-led startups still in the early seed stages.

    The FOC is led by Alicia Robb, an entrepreneur and investor who founded the group.

    During the event, the founders will get access to a key investors, funds and angel groups that are accelerating capital opportunities for high-impact minority-founded startups.

    Learn more here.

    Co-hosts of the third annual Founders of Color Showcase include:

    Showcase sponsors include:

    Final Word

    Atlanta’s tech industry is being led by several high-profile black-owned change makers from different backgrounds.

    These companies want to make a difference, but they need your help.

    Here’s How You Can Support Atlanta’s Black Businesses.

    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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  • How to watch Madea's Homecoming

    A Madea Homecoming Comes In #1 On Netflix

    2 Min Read

    Movie mogul Tyler Perry has another #1 on his hands. This time it’s A Madea Homecoming, the latest installment of his in-drag character that audiences love.

    Since its debut at the end of February 2022, A Madea Homecoming has been the most viewed movie on Netflix.

    Tyler Perry’s A Madea Homecoming #1 On Netflix

    Perry, who shot the movie in Atlanta at his namesake studio, went to social media to express appreciation for his fans, who have evidently turned out in droves to stream the movie.

    WOW!!!!! Since the beginning of my career, I was always told that “black movies” don’t do well in other countries. I want to say, “thank you” to not only my ride or dies in the USA, but to all of you in the rest of the world that helped Hollywood see what I’ve always known! Movies with Black people in them can appeal to the entire globe. Thank you, thank you, thank you. THANK YOU Netflix!! #AMadeaHomecoming
    Madea's Homecoming streaming on Netflix
    Madea's Homecoming streaming on Netflix
    Madea's Homecoming streaming on Netflix

    How To Watch A Madea Homecoming

    To watch A Madea Homecoming, you have to subscribe to Netflix. Watch it here.
    The synapsis for the movie is this: “Madea’s back — hallelujer! And she’s not putting up with any nonsense as family drama erupts at her great-grandson’s college graduation celebration.”

    Final Word

    Madea isn’t the only one filming in Atlanta. Here are some other Netflix movies filmed in Atlanta.
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  • Black Adam first look trailer

    Black Adam: The Rock Teases A First Look At The Atlanta-Filmed Movie

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    Black Adam, the Atlanta-filmed movie starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, has wrapped filming and is headed for the big screen.

    The full-length feature film had several casting calls in Atlanta, which we spotlighted as a way to get local people hired.

    When Is Black Adam Being Released?

    Black Adam is being released July 29, 2022, in the heat of summer.

    A major tease will air during Super Bowl weekend. No doubt, you can spot a commercial or two during the big game.

    Local casting directors had the incredible chance to work in the DC Universe.

    Who Has Been Cast To Star In Black Adam?

    The Black Adam cast includes the following stars:

    • Dwyane “The Rock” Johnson
    • Noah Cinteneo
    • Aldis Hodge
    • Djimon Hounsou
    • Sarah Shahi
    • Quintessa Swindell
    • Rana Khalil

    Here’s a teaser from Black Adam that The Rock shared with fans via Instagram:

     

     
     
     
     
     
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    A post shared by therock (@therock)

    Final Word

    With nearly 1,000 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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