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A new opportunity for African-American women to hit the small screen has presented itself in Atlanta. An upcoming commercial is looking to cast a 25-40 years old black woman to portray a mother.
Scenes will be filming on March 28 or 29 in Atlanta. To audition for a role in the upcoming commercial, check out the casting call breakdown below.
African American Female Casting – $350/day
💰💰Seeking an African American, Female, 25-40 years old, to portray a mother.
Dates: 3/28 or 3/29 – MUST be available both days.
Rate: $350 Flat
Location: Atlanta, GATo submit, please email us 3 PROFESSIONAL and NON-PROFESSIONAL (one photo must be smiling with teeth) photos of yourself along with your name, age, height, weight and current phone number to: mailto:Submissions@CatrettCasting.com
Subject: WHAT’S COOKING
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 2017.
Here are the productions that have filmed in metro Atlanta in the past six months:
“Avengers: Infinity War”
The sequel to “The Avengers” and “Avengers: Age of Ultron” is shooting in metro Atlanta. Central Casting is hiring background actors, stand-ins, photo doubles and featured roles for the upcoming film. Shooting began last April 5 & May in Fayetteville. It hits theaters in April 2018.
“Den of Thieves”
If you’re a fan of “Power” and “Get Rich or Die Tryin'” by 50 Cent, the rapper-turned-movie mogul TV is back with another gritty film. “Den of Thieves” is a feature film starring the rapper and Gerard Butler. The movie will center on a bank heist that goes awry for one of the criminals. Shooting began in January 2017 in Atlanta.
“Pitch Perfect 3”
The film “Pitch Perfect 3” follows the other two films in the hugely successful franchise. The third installment of the musical comedy will star Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson & Miley Cyrus. The film is currently casting stand-ins. Shooting began January 30 in Atlanta and Marietta.
“Black Panther”
The Marvel Studios feature film “Black Panther” will star Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan & Lupita Nyong’o in the “Avengers” spinoff project. The movie focuses on T’Challa, the ruler of the kingdom of Wakanda and his efforts to defend the country from its adversaries. It has ruled the box office for the past five weeks and raked in over $1 billion. -
Thursday night’s third episode of “Atlanta” featured nods to the city’s recent past, including former Falcons quarterback Michael Vick. The show also weaved some Gucci Mane fodder into the dialogue.
Earn comes into some money, hoping to show Van a good time, only there’s no good time to be had in the city this night.
Michael Vick appears in AtlantaFX episode
The ending scene showing Vick pays homage to the football star’s time in the A and also what he meant to the fans. Down on his luck, he has resorted to racing people for money. Earn has been finessed out of money all night, why not again, this time on his terms?
Meanwhile, this is Van’s “Robbin’ Season” debut, with the first two episodes devoted wholly to the fellas. After the opening scene, she’s in pretty much the rest of the show, bouncing lines off Earn, who is trying to show her a good time on his dime for once.
Read more: Check out the Robbin’ Season soundtrack
“Money Bag Shawty” touches on a number of hot-button topics, including institutionalized racism, strip club commerce and VIP culture, but mostly it does what AtlantaFX has always done, and that is show you the truth through that ATL lens.
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The Atlanta Beltline is adding to its waist — and that’s a good thing.
On Thursday, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced that the city has acquired the railroad corridor needed to complete the Atlanta BeltLine’s Southside Trail. The move means that the Eastside and Westside Trails will be linked, creating 14 contiguous miles of the Atlanta BeltLine corridor.
Bottoms said the purchase of the 4.5-mile span today from CSX was the largest remaining piece to fulfill the 22-mile project.
Atlanta Beltline Acquisition Secures 4-Mile Stretch From CSX Railroad
“I am pleased to announce that the City of Atlanta and the Atlanta BeltLine have concluded the largest remaining single purchase of land toward closing the Atlanta BeltLine loop,” Bottoms said in a written statement. “With this historic purchase, the City of Atlanta is taking another step forward in improving connectivity, growth and investment in South Atlanta by providing access to trails, transit options and world-class greenspace for all residents.”
City leaders lauded the announcement, including Beltline CEO / President Brian McGowan, who was on hand.
“The Southside Trail will connect the east side of the Atlanta BeltLine to the west side for the first time in its history – and that changes everything.” McGowan said in printed remarks. “This inactive rail corridor that once divided neighborhoods can now be used to create jobs, transit and affordable housing options for communities south of downtown.”
I am thrilled to announce the purchase of the Railroad Corridor for the BeltLine’s Southside Trail. For many decades Atlanta’s neighborhoods have been separated by physical barriers. The @AtlantaBeltLine breaks those barriers and connects us all in so many important ways. pic.twitter.com/5Sz0zfJ6c2
— Keisha Lance Bottoms (@KeishaBottoms) March 16, 2018
The BeltLine, which began as a master’s thesis for Georgia Tech student Ryan Gravel, has turned into the largest public-private development in the city in the past quarter century. When it is finished, it will connect the core of the city’s neighborhoods and improve transportation, add green space, and promote redevelopment..
Mayor @KeishaBottoms announced the purchase of the 4.5-mile Southside Trail today from CSX – a landmark day for the City of Atlanta, the Atlanta BeltLine, and the many, many partners, stakeholders and supporters with whom we work! Thank you all! https://t.co/suGuyaIoUT pic.twitter.com/NOulxTvpBr
— Atlanta BeltLine (@AtlantaBeltLine) March 15, 2018
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The Mercedes-Benz emblem already towers over the Atlanta skyline, courtesy of a $1.5 billion sports stadium. But this week, the automaker took things to a whole other level.
On Thursday, the company officially opened its Atlanta headquarters, ushering in a new era of corporate culture to the city. In a tweet, the company posted: “The future is bright. We’re excited to officially open our new US headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.
#MBUSA#MBHQ”Mercedes-Benz USA is in the midst of moving employees into its new $93 million headquarters in Sandy Springs. The company’s U.S. base was previously located in Montvale, New Jersey.
By football season, around 1,000 employees will be operating out of the facility. The distribution center’s focus will be on sales, marketing and customer service, the company said.
Mercedes-Benz headquarers in Atlanta, Ga Photo credit: Mercedes USA Mercedes’ entry into the Atlanta market is joined by other Fortune 500 automakers such as Porsche Cars North America, and Groupe PSA. Of course, city leaders are still waiting on Amazon to make a decision on whether to build its vaunted #H2Q site to Atlanta as well.
Read more: Waymo to kick off self-driving trucks pilot in Atlanta
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Home is where the heart — and victory — is. Atlanta United defeated D.C. 3-1 on Sunday, giving fans in Mercedes-Benz Stadium their first taste of victory this season.
More than 72,000 people turned out in Merc-Benz, giving an early indication of what kind of sports town Atlanta can be. The crowd attendance was a record and sets the tone for the rest of the season.
The home team’s three goals were provided by Josef Martinez, Miguel Almiron and Hector Villalba. The crowd was rocking and rolling all day on a rainy Sunday as fans still came out to support their team and in the process, made history.
“Unbelievable atmosphere”
Atlanta, your reigning Rookie of the Year has a message for you pic.twitter.com/AF9yrx7sNH
— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) March 11, 2018
Sunday’s home crowd of 72,035 tickets sold broke the MLS record for single-game attendance. In its inaugural season, Atlanta United boke the record against Toronto in October when 71,874 bought tickets to the game. On Sept. 16, Atlanta United originally set the record — 70,425 — against Orlando City.
What you know about that 😏@Tip | #UniteAndConquer pic.twitter.com/w6OcO861hY
— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) March 11, 2018
The win puts Atlanta back in the win column after getting shut out 4-0 last week at Houston in its season opener. See the rest of AUFC’s schedule here.
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Will Smith is currently in Georgia filming his latest film, “Gemini Man.” The producers are looking for some fresh faces for background roles as well.
As we previously reported the film will be directed by Ang Lee and has been around Hollywood for more than a decade in various versions. It is about an assassin who finally meets his match, actually a younger clone of himself.
Casting directors are now casting actors, models, and talent to work on scenes filming on March 5th and/or March 12 in Savannah, Georgia.
Producers are seeking the following types:
Seeking those with some acting skills.
VERY good chance of upgrade.
Men and Women / 35 and older / Any EthnicityDate: Monday March 12th
Rate: 250/12 + 25 Gas Bump
Location: Savannah GA
Please look up location.If you are available and interested please email headshot and resume to GMan@RoseLockeCasting.com
Include current Selfie and contact info.Subject: BOAT OWNER
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Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta is set to once again come alive as the city’s professional soccer club, Atlanta United, makes their season debut.
The squad lost last week but now they will D.C. United in front of their fans. More than 70,000 are expected to pack Merc-Benz. Atlanta players are looking forward to getting back in front of the home fans and giving them something to cheer for.
“We miss that atmosphere,” captain Michael Parkhurst told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “It’s such an awesome thing to play in front of. It’s amazing. It’s just really an energy boost. You can feel the passion. You can feel the love.
From the streets to the stadium.
The ATL breathes the beautiful game. pic.twitter.com/fDIVnodmSy
— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) March 9, 2018
Match time is 3:p.m. ET. It will be broadcast nationally on ESPN. Click here for more details on how to keep up with the match.
More: See Atlanta United’s 2018 schedule
Our Front Office is ready for Sunday.. are you? #5StripeFriday pic.twitter.com/fYzi1FCgWN
— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) March 9, 2018
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Atlanta is addressing its stock of old homes in desperate need of repairs too expensive for their owners. Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced Friday that the city will kick-start an owner-occupied housing rehabilitation program.
The initiative will provide low interest loans to income-eligible homeowners so that they can use the money to fix their dwellings. “Building a city for everyone means ensuing that people who have roots in our communities can remain in our communities and also live with dignity,” Bottoms said.
She said the program was part of the city’s larger strategy to address affordable housing across Atlanta. She announced several loans to benefit residents citywide, but especially in low-income people.
Mayor @keishabottoms Announces New Owner-Occupied Rehab Housing Programs. https://t.co/Af8jbYZscb
— City of Atlanta, GA (@Cityofatlanta) March 9, 2018
She said to be eligible for the loans, people need to have a clean title. “If you are living in your grandma’s house, simply because she died, then you probably don’t have a clean title,” she said. “Please make sure that you take advantage of the assistance that is available.”
The loans will be used to access the safety of the structures as well.
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Autonomous vehicle company Waymo is about to launch a pilot progam in Atlanta fusing self-driving trucks to transport cargo to Google’s datacenters. The venture will be an adventurous and risky one for Waymo, which has previously only delved into self-driving sedans.
“Our software is learning to drive big rigs in much the same way a human driver would after years of driving passenger cars,” the company said in a blog post. The principles are the same, but things like braking, turning, and blind spots are different with a fully loaded truck and trailer.”
Uber has also entered the freight industry, posing a significant threat to Waymo’s piece of the big rig market.
“This pilot will let us further develop our technology and integrate it into the operations of shippers and carriers, with their network of factories, distribution centers, ports, and terminals,” Waymo added.
Atlanta is seen as a ripe testing ground for Waymo as the city has positioned itself as a smart city. Earlier this year, Atlanta issued a request for proposal (RFP) for a SmartCity Strategic Infrastructure Initiative. The aim is for the city to foster working relationships with businesses in planning and developing smart city projects.
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MARTA is smarta. At least that’s what they say. The Atlanta transit agency is hosting an informational event called Industry Concessions Day to help people market their products or services to its customers.
The agency is betting that as the ninth-largest transit system in North America with over 126,427,817 annual trips, some companies will want to hawk wares to MARTA’s 404,600 daily riders.
Some example products include: Convenience, Accessories, Coffee, Small Electronics, Grab-n-Go Food, Natural Snacks, and more!
“The purpose of this event is to inform interested business owners about the opportunity to participate in MARTA’s retail concessions program.,” the agency’s flyer says. “Industry Day is a precursor to MARTA’s planned release of a Request for Proposals for Retail Concessions later this Spring.”
Wed, March 14, 2018
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM EDT