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If you’ve got a set of wheels, Oprah Winfrey may have a job for you. The media mogul’s new TV show is looking for people with cars from the last 20 years or so.
This is what the casting call says:
- We are looking for people who have vehicles that are in good condition (because they are supposed to look current to the time period), that are 1998 or older. I will even take late 1980’s vehicles. Again, they need to be in nicer newer condition.
- The series centers around the love story between a modern-day power couple. In the world of Black Hollywood, they navigate a complex set of social codes, and this series will explore it all, from the good to the bad and to the ‘90s when the love story began.
Weaver will play Nuri, a bubbly personality with big dreams who is struggling to make a name for herself as a sitcom staff writer while struggling an assortment of romances that only leave her party fulfilled. After she meets Yasir, himself unemployed and barely holding onto his dreams, Nuri changes all her opinions about what she expects from a man because she’s just found the one who is perfect for her.
Yasir is an aspiring writer-director who is down to his last two unemployment checks and lives (unhappily) with his on-again/off-again ex. But after meeting the stunning Nuri, Yasir finds a reason to alter his life and the drive to access his potential.
To audition for a role in the new TV series, check out the casting call breakdown below.
Oprah’s Love Is Casting Call
***1990’S AUTOS NEEDED***
**Love Is_**
Brandi is working on a new TV series called “Love Is_” that is set in the 1990’s. We are looking for people who have vehicles that are in good condition (because they are supposed to look current to the time period), that are 1998 or older. I will even take late 1980’s vehicles. Again, they need to be in nicer newer condition. If you have a vehicle that is made before 1998, and you are available to work with the car on this show, please submit an e-mail with the photo of the vehicle, and include the year, make, and model information to Loveis@centralcasting.comand please put “Period Car” in the subject line. Please also include your contact information, and if you are NOT registered with Central Casting Atlanta, please include a photo of yourself. Thank You.
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One of Atlanta’s most famous personalities, radio host Ryan Cameron is leaving the airways to start on the ground level of his own branding agency as partner. In an emotional show Friday morning, Cameron recounted how he started at the station more than 18 years ago as an intern then slowly moved up from overnights to daytime to mornings.
He said that his big break came when he was called to do a radio gig for “The Hunt For Red October” starring Sean Connery. That assignment, which he got after the previous host was fired due to a drug problem, changed his life.
BREAKING: @V103Atlanta host Ryan Cameron says he’s leaving the station to pursue other opportunities
— ATLHAPS (@atlhaps) January 26, 2018
Cameron will leave his post February 2 to begin his role with Rakenter, which is located in northeast Atlanta. “I have done everything I can in this field,” said Cameron in bidding farewell. “It’s time for another chapter in my life.”
At Rakenter, Cameron will use his influence to sway big brands such as Coca-Cola, Ford and Home Depot.
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The hottest rap group in music, Migos, released their new album “Culture 2” at midnight Friday to fans’ delight. Featuring the reknown trio Takeoff, Quavo and Offset, the new album picks up where “Culture” left off.
The album’s 24 tracks feature a host of guests such as Drake, Gucci Mane, 21 Savage, Cardi B, Post Malone and more. Standout tracks include “Stir Fry,”
The group’s new music comes when they are on top of the world. They are getting endorsement deals, music deals and have partnered with the NBA. All that is missing are Grammys, which they feel shouldn’t be too far away.
“Everyone dropped albums, but the way we were all over the place and made ourselves household names,” Huncho said in a recent interview. “I feel like we worked the album for a whole year and rode it the whole year. That’s why I feel it’s our time to take that Grammy home.”
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If you’re an Atlanta-area teacher that happens to be telegenic, you may have an opportunity to make some extra cash soon. Casting directors are looking to film scenes on Monday, January 29 in Atlanta.
“Ozark” is a Netflix crime thriller featuring Jason Bateman in the title role. Bateman portrays financial planner Marty Byrde, who has gotten his family in trouble by dealing with a Mexican crime lord.
Here are the details on the casting call:
- – MEN and WOMEN
– AGES 35 to 60
– Caucasian
– Parents with CARS
– Teachers (no cars)
– NOTE: IF you have a kid or kids that we already booked to work on Monday, you can NOT work as a Parent with your Car or Teacher. Sorry! - KEY NOTES:
– we need CARS for ALL the PARENT types
– NO white, red or custome colors!
– Good car colors: burgundy/maroon, blue, green, brown, black, silver/grey, champagne, rust/dk orange, gold
– New Faces (Repeats ok ONLY if you were not used at all)– NOTE: IF you have a kid or kids that we already booked to work on Monday, you can NOT work as a Parent with your Car or Teacher. Sorry!
IMPORTANT NOTES
Working tomorrow, MON 1/29
Filming in ATLANTA
Start times will be in the morningPay rate: $64 for 8 hrs with OT after that
Cars are $25 IF you are booked with your CAR
- – MEN and WOMEN
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Talk about a soft launch. ATL’s newest Thai spot Chai Yo quietly opened for dinner this week in Buckhead. The eatery is taking reservations only, but is looking to open fully in early February.
Brought to us by the team behind @TukTukATL, the restaurant is bringing a reputable thai restaurant back to 3050 Peachtree Road, located in one of the most prominent shopping centers in the city.
The restaurant posted on Twitter Monday saying, “Announcement]: We are now taking limited dinner reservations Monday-Saturday for our soft-opening phase. Please contact our maître d’ <Maria@chaiyoatl.com> to schedule a reservation. We look forward to having you dine with us.”
The restaurant says that it brings a “chef-driven Thai concept featuring Chef DeeDee Niyomkul’s interpretation of traditional and old-world Thai recipes using new world techniques and inspiration. From the family that created Nan Thai Fine Dining, Tuk Tuk Thai Food Loft and Tamarind Seed.”
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Atlanta’s newest pizza place, The Local Pizzaiolo, opened its doors Tuesday, January 23 on the West side. “It’s officially official! Our doors are open! Head on over and let us have a 🍕your ❤!” the eatery said on Facebook.
The restaurant offered free pizza to those who donated $2 to the Atlanta Community Food Bank & No Kid Hungry! The owner, Giulio Adriani, plans three more locations in the Atlanta area, including one in Reynoldstown, Toco Hills and Sandy Springs.
Patrons are already lauding the establishment’s authentic Italian pizza. On Facebook, one commenter said this: “Best pizza in town! Incredible dough from Italy… with unique and fresh toppings… all created by 4-time international pizza competition winner Giulio Adriani from Naples, Italy. This takes Atlanta pizza to a whole new level. And they have gelato, wine, beer and espresso… I think that covers all the important food groups! Can’t wait to go back!”
Another said, “Great new pizza spot. Very authentic Italian pizza with fresh ingredients. Gelato flavors were very creative. Glad to have his new option close to home and work.
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Atlanta’s Fort McPherson has been undergoing redevelopment since being sold in 2011 to filmmaker Tyler Perry, who plans to make a film and TV studio. The former military installation is being developed by Macauley Investments, who is charged with developing about 145 acres of the land, according to the AJC.
The project has been met with significant community resistance by some who say that the city of Atlanta undervalued the property in its sale to Perry. After getting input from local residents, the redevelopment authority is ready to offer a “sneak peak” of the master plan, the AJC reports.
The project is the result of the Oakland City/Fort McPherson Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) study update and master plan, which came about after extensive community outreach.
Fort Mac LRA will reveal some of the details at a community engagement subcommittee meeting Wednesday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 1794 Walker Ave. SW.
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Big-time white collar jobs are coming to the Atlanta area as AtlantaFi has learned that Fulton County is getting a new world headquarters. Gov. Nathan Deal and Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced plans Tuesday for Groupe PSA, the French automaker that brought the world the Peugeot and Opel, to build its new North American headquarters in Fulton County.
“We are thrilled that Groupe PSA, the second-largest carmaker in Europe and one of the top mobility providers in the world, has picked Atlanta for its new North American home,” said Deal. “Groupe PSA joins a growing family of innovative automotive manufacturers and suppliers operating here in Georgia. This announcement is a great win for our state and yet another testament to the strength of our business environment and infrastructure.”
Groupe PSA, known for its prestigious line of cars and motorcycles, is the second-largest automaker in Europe.
“We looked at every aspect of the Atlanta community and found it to be the most suitable location for us,” said Larry Dominique, president of PSA North America. “While the overall business environment, tandard of living and university system played an important part in our decision, our unique needs in terms of technology, mobility innovation and car culture ultimately identified Atlanta as our perfect choice.”
The move comes as Atlanta recently made the shortlist for Amazon’s second world headquarters.
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The first detailed images of the surface of a giant star have been published in the journal Nature, according to Georgia State University researchers. The photos come from an international team of astronomers, who produced them as part of a recent study.
The giant star, named π1Gruis, is shown to have a nearly circular, dust-free atmosphere outside our solar system. The star is part of the constellation Grus (Latin for the crane, a type of bird), which can be observed in the Southern Hemisphere.
π1Gruis is 350 times larger than the sun and is approaching the end of its 5-billion year life cycle.
“This is the first time that we have such a giant star that is unambiguously imaged with that level of details,” said Dr. Fabien Baron, assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Georgia State University. “The reason is there’s a limit to the details we can see based on the size of the telescope used for the observations. For this paper, we used an interferometer. The light from several telescopes is combined to overcome the limit of each telescope, thus achieving a resolution equivalent to that of a much larger telescope.”
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This week Chick-fil-A is opening a new restaurant on North Decatur Road in Decatur and giving customers a chance to win free food for a year. The new location at 650 Decatur Village Way will bring about 90 jobs to the corridor and join a thriving food scene anchored by strong retail development just off Interstate 285.
To celebrate, all participating Atlanta-area Chick-fil-A restaurants are giving away a free chicken biscuit during breakfast hours up to 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 23. There is no purchase necessary, one per customer.
At the new Decatur location, the first 100 eligible adults in line when the doors open on Thursday, Jan. 25 will win free Chick-fil-A — 52 meals made up of a Chicken Sandwich, medium Waffle Potato Fries and a medium drink — for a whole year. The new eatery is the brainchild of franchise owner Rodney Johnson, who will also ask that patrons donate children’s books to a local youth organization during the festivities.
The location is expecting people to arrive a day or so in advance, so they are providing organized games, prizes, and a block party in the evening with lip sync battle and more activities.
The North Decatur Chick-fil-A restaurant is the last of four local locations to open in the first month o f 2018. On Jan. 11, the North Druid Hills restaurant reopened, along with Braselton’s first location and just last week on Jan. 18, a Vine City location opened near Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Combined, the four restaurants awarded to customers more than $120,000 in free food and have brought upwards of 400 new jobs to the metro area.
In February, a Northridge restaurant is going to reopen as well. The expansion is part of an effort to build 140 stand-alone Chick-fil-A restaurants around the United States.
