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A commercial is set to film in Atlanta next week and producers are looking to cast for several roles. The scenes will be shot March 28 or 29 in the city. The pay is $350 per day, according to project casting.
Caucasian Female in great physical shape, 25-30 years old, to portray a “Dog Walker”.
Dates: 3/28 or 3/29
Rate: $350 Flat
Subject: LEASHSeeking an Adult Lab or Golden Retriever – Dog should be between 40 – 66 pounds and trained to “sit & stay”. Please include a video of the dog performing commands on camera.
Dates: 3/28 or 3/29
Rate: $350 Flat
Subject: PUPPYA Female of any ethnicity, 30-45 years old, to portray a first time home owner.
Dates: 3/28 or 3/29
Rate: $350 Flat
Subject: HOMEOWNERMale and Female Teenagers of any ethnicity, 14-18 years old, athletic or sports oriented.
Dates: 3/28 or 3/29
Rate: $350 Flat
Subject: TEENAGERFemales of any ethnicity, but specifically seeking ladies with tan/olive complections. Athletic, slim builds who are comfortable in a bathing suit. Sexy legs, nice toes and fingernails, etc. 28-38 years old.
Dates: 3/28 or 3/29
Rate: $350 Flat
Subject: POOLSIDEHOW TO SUBMIT FOR REVIEW
To submit, please email us 3 clear, well-lit, recent photos of yourself along with your name, age, height, weight and current phone number to:
Submissions@CatrettCasting.com
Don’t forget to list experience, if applicable.
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A new kind of collaborative party is coming to Atlanta in the coming days. Its focus seems to be on relationshsip, which we all need more of.
This is what the flyer says: “The essence of who we are, is the collective energy of dynamic people coming together to connect, vibe and celebrate life. That;s Toasted Life.”
We’re excited to bring this energy to ATL! Join us as we toast to old friends and build relationship with new ones, including you! We look forward to connecting!
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Marvel fans woke up Friday to a delight of the senses: The new trailer for “Avengers: Infinity War” was released by Marvel. In all of their glory, you get to see the franchise’s newest super villian, Thanos, take on the likes of Captain America, Iron Man and the whole gang.
Fans of Black Panther will feel right at home as Thanos is seen in the clip laying waste to Wakanda. (Let’s hope it survives, it’s been slated for a part 2.) Along with Chadwick Boseman, we see his on-screen sister Shuri, who figures to play an important role, especially because she is the one who constructs Captain America’s shield out of Vibranium.
This latest movie in the Avengers franchise centers on Thanos (Josh Brolin) and his quest for the Infinity Stones, which has been hinted at (artfully in the post-credit scenes) since the first movie more than six years ago.
Because of fan anticipation, Marvel has moved up the release date of “Infinity War” to April 27.
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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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Thousands are expected at the Publix Georgia Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K races,which takes place Sunday, March 18 in downtown Atlanta. Many participants will be trying to stay hydrated and looking into ways to take in carbs and more.
The Sun Dial Restaurant at The Westin Peachtree Plaza, which happens to be located right in the thick of the race, is offering runners a chance to load up on carbs with its special pasta entrée on its dinner menu the eve of the race.
The Herb Pappardelle Pasta is a customer fave this time of year. Executive chef Justin Mason and sous chef Ralph Trillo have created a culinary delight.
As an accommodation for families who want to cheer on their favorite runner, the Sun Dial is providing free art supplies (poster board, markers etc.) available Saturday night for guests to create designs and display during the race.
The Westin Peachtree Plaza is also offering a special package where hotel guests can receive 10% off their daily rate for Friday and Saturday night by using the promo code ATLMAR. Guests who book this deal will receive a welcome bag that includes a SuperFoods snack and RunWestin gear.
You can book your reservation here.
- March 18, 7:00 a.m.
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- Marathon (ages 18 & older)
- Half Marathon (ages 14 & older)
- 5K (Ages 8 & older)
- One Mile (ages 6-14)
- 50m Dash (ages 6 & under)
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One of the most revered horror cult comedy films of all time is having a showing in Atlanta in the coming days. “House” or more accurately, (ハウス “Hausu)” is a 1977 Japanese film of critical acclaim. On Thursday, it will play on the big screen at Atlanta’s oldest movie house, the Plaza Theater.
The movie, directed by eclectic filmmaker Nobuhiko Obayashi, centers on a schoolgirl who takes six of her classmates to her sick aunt’s rural home, where they each meet an untimely and supernatural death.
This is what Wiki says about the fear fest: “The film company Toho approached Obayashi with the suggestion to make a film like Jaws. Influenced by ideas from his daughter Chigumi, Obayashi developed ideas for a script that was written by Chiho Katsura. After the script was green-lit, the film was put on hold for two years as no director at Toho wanted to direct it. Obayashi promoted the film during this time period until the studio allowed him to direct it himself. The film was a box office hit in Japan but received negative reviews from critics. House received a wide release in 2009 and 2010 in North America, where it received more favorable reviews.”
“Hausu” is just the first in a series of cult films to be shown at the Plaza. Here are deets on the others. Get tix here.
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Kickstarter recently announced a new program for independent creators to get funding. It’s called Kickstarter Patrons. In partnership with the program, Pinewood Atlanta Studios, located in nearby Fayetteville, is looking to back filmmakers in Georgia.
Pinewood, the studio that gave us “Avengers: Infinity War,” “Black Panther,”Pitch Perfect 3,” “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,” and more, is promising $10,000 to movies with teams that have at least one female filmmaker who resides in Georgia.
Pinewood says it is seeking movies “with originality of premise, clarity of narrative, and personal vision,” and part of the package will include mentorship, networking opportunities, cash and access to the “Pinewood Atlanta Studios ecosystem of vendors.”
Pinewood, which is the U.S. branch of the UK-based Pinewood, Shepperton and Pinewood Studio Wales, has been booming in recent years. The brand has opened up studios in international places, such as Canada, Malaysia, and the Dominican Republic, in recent years.
Kickstarter says, “Each Patron makes a public commitment to support campaigns on Kickstarter that align with their mission. Patrons will support projects just like any other backer — through single pledges, and in order to bring them one step closer to reality. There is no application process for Patron funding. All projects launched on Kickstarter are eligible, and Patrons will work closely with Kickstarter to find projects that are inspiring and in line with their missions.”
If your organization is interested in participating as a Patron on Kickstarter, contact patrons@kickstarter.com.
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Atlanta is serious about luring and keeping young talent in the city. So serious that city officials have launched its own video streaming platform. The Metro Atlanta Chamber is using ChooseATL, its 2015 tech initiative, to unveil the new platform THEA this week at SXSW.
“One of the things that is both special about Atlanta and desired by the millennial generation is diversity and diversity of people, but also diversity of thought, industry, culture and subculture,” said Kate Atwood, executive director of ChooseATL, tells Adweek. “In Atlanta it kind of makes it hard as a marketer to narrow in on a niche identity, but we also know right now it’s something to celebrated,” she said.
Among some of the early brands using THEA include startup hub Switchyards, Blossom, a diversity-geared content creator, and marketing agency Moxie . Atlanta officials feel that more tech start-ups will gravitate to the platform as word spreads.
“I knew I had to be involved because I am a creator in Atlanta, I want to grow in Atlanta, I want to bloom in Atlanta so it just made sense,” Williamson tells Adweek. “THEA really accelerates the opportunity to spread the word about what we are doing, but it also allows us to prove what we are trying to do. We have this platform that is behind us that supports us and their mission is solely dedicated to making sure the world knows about the creative in Atlanta. That’s special.”
City reps are launching THEA on Monday, March 12 in Austin, Texas. The RSVP says this:
Over the course of the past year, the Atlanta region embarked on a bold new project, the launch of the world’s first city‐based streaming video platform, THEA. This panel is a discussion with some of the key players behind the scenes in getting the platform off the ground. Hear perspectives from the heads of product, technology, and marketing for THEA, and gain some valuable insights into the future of cities, over‐the‐top video services, and entertainment marketing.
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A delegation from Amazon has been visiting contending cities of its second world headquarters, according to GeekWire. Following visits in Washington, D.C. and Dallas, officials will the world’s leading online retailer are expected to visit sites in Atlanta.
The headquarters, projected to be built for $5 billion, is expected to bring as many as 50,000 jobs to the Atlanta market over the next decade. And the jobs aren’t the average end-of-the-line jobs, but employment that averages $100,000 a year.
“Officials from Amazon.com toured sites in Washington, Montgomery County, Md., and Northern Virginia last week — the latest sign that the tech giant is seriously considering adding a second headquarters with as many as 50,000 jobs to the D.C. area, according to officials in all three jurisdictions,” writes The Post’s Jonathan O’Connell.
Atlanta officials are keen on Amazon also because of the ancillary effects the headquarters could bring to the city, including Amazon suppliers and other tech companies looking to work with the world’s largest online retailer.
Last month, Atlanta made the short list of cities in the running for HQ2 as the project is called.
“Let’s be honest with ourselves: This is the largest economic development deal in the history of America,” Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle told the AJC. “It would require action by the Legislature if we are successful. And I’m very optimistic that we can land Amazon in the state, and we’re in great position to do that.”
The Inc. quoted Jeremy Bodenhamer, who runs a $13 million shipping and logistics firm,: “We believe they will select Atlanta,”he was quoted as saying. He cited the area’s deep well of tech talent as well as the region’s reputation as harboring people with top logistical knowledge (UPS as well as Lockheed is based here) a top reason.
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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.
