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Georgia again has been ranked #1 in film production. The new rankings come from Gov. Brian Kemp, who relayed findings from Business Facilities Magazine.
Before the coronavirus pandemic, film and TV production in Georgia was on pace to break its previous record set the year before.
Georgia Ranked #1 In Film Production
“The film industry has had a significant impact on communities across the Peach State,” Kemp said. “And this top ranking puts a spotlight on the hardworking Georgians who are the real faces of this great industry.”
Here are the 2020 numbers Georgia had tallied before COVID-19 stalled operations:
- 234 film and TV productions that had wrapped or were in the works
- $2.2 billion spent in the first three months of 2020
“This No. 1 ranking, in addition to our record-setting production pace in film prior to COVID-19, is a testament to everyone who is involved in the film industry in Georgia,” said Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Pat Wilson. “I congratulate our Emmy-nominated productions on their exciting news, but especially congratulate our team in the Georgia Film Office, our Georgia-based crew, studios, small businesses, and our production partners across the state for this exceptional recognition. It’s heartening to see more productions getting off the ground in recent weeks, and our relationship with our film partners is stronger than ever.”
The news comes as Georgia productions garnered close to 50 Emmy nominations, including for the following hit shows:
- Ozark
- Stranger Things
- Love Is Blind
- Watchmen
And the list goes on. Kemp told reporters earlier in the summer that film and TV productions would begin to slowly ramp back up as studios began to implement COVID-19 protocols for safe working environments.
To that end, Georgia’s Film Office has published a Best Practices manual to help filmmakers resume productions with safety in mind.
Atlanta movie mogul Tyler Perry was one of the first filmmakers in the nation — and certainly the largest — to resume productions.
Perry put together a quarantine bubble plan that has been studied by professional sports leagues as a way to safely resume operations in the midst of COVID-19.
While Georgia as a whole has benefited from the movie business, Atlanta in particular has reaped the largest windfall. Thousands of Atlantans are employed in the film indusry.
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 800 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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There are a lot of Atlanta movies you can watch on Netflix. The reason is because film productions are in full swing on Peachtree.
There’s no bigger player in movie-making today than Netflix, and the number of Netflix series filmed in Atlanta are growing.
Gone are the days when production would commence in L.A. movie lots. Along with the megalist of movies filmed here, Netflix movies are being filmed en masse in Atlanta.
Here Are Atlanta Movies You Can Watch On Netflix
First of all, let’s start with one of the biggest hits on Netflix…
Stranger Things
The “Stranger Things” franchise has been a hit for three seasons now on Netflix. The weird fantasy-sci fi drama focuses on strange happenings in a small town.
The series has filmed in various places around metro Atlanta, including Gwinnett Place Mall for some spooky scenes.
Watch Stranger Things on Netflix
Raising Dion
This fantastical series debuted in the fall of 2019 on Netflix. The project centers on a little boy with special powers and a mother trying to process it all. Actor Michael B. Jordan played a major role in getting the project made and also stars.
Watch Raising Dion on Netflix
Ozark
The Netflix series “Ozark” stars Jason Bateman as Marty Byrde, a financial planner who relocates his family from Chicago to the Ozarks. Laura Linney plays his wife Wendy. Sofia Hublitz and Skylar Gaertner play the couple’s kids.
Watch Ozark on Netflix
Insatiable
“Insatiable” is a movie about a teenage girl who loses weight and immediately becomes popular at school. All at the direction of a disgraced civil lawyer-turned-beauty pageant coach.
Watch Insatiable on Netflix
Sticks & Stones
Comedian Dave Chappelle comes through again with another hard-hitting, insightful and crude commentary on the world. This was filmed at The Tabernacle in downtown Atlanta.
Watch Sticks & Stones On Netflix
The Players Club
This 1998 classic was inspired after Ice Cube toured throughout the South and stumbled upon Atlanta’s strip club scene. The rest, as they say, is cinematic history.
Watch The Players Club On Netflix
Containment
This movie originally aired on cable TV before getting revived on Netflix. The plot revolves around a deadly pathogen that spreads around Atlanta. Sound familiar?
Love Is Blind
Photo credit: Love is Blind / Netflix Filmed in Atlanta, Love is Blind takes the blind date experiment to the limits as Nick and Vanessa Lachey host this series where single men and women get engaged and vow to marry before meeting in person.
Watch Love Is Blind on Netflix
Atlanta continues to be the epicenter of modern-day movie making in the United States. There have been more than 700 TV and movie productions in the last few years. And it’s not going to stop anytime soon.
If you have a great TV or film idea, you can shop it at Tyler Perry Studios or even film it with the movie equipment you need. Whatever, Atlanta is the movie capital of the world.
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If you know very little about Atlanta, chances are, that you’re aware of the city’s moniker as a strip club capital. It may not be like it used to be (not like Waffle Houses on nearly every corner), but when it comes to Atlanta strip clubs there’s still plenty of them.
The Blue Flame, Magic City, Strokers, etc. They’re all part of the Atlanta booty-shaking matrix that sips a sizeable part of the city working man’s disposable income.
If you’re looking for things to do in Atlanta, a strip club is definitely an option. In this article, we’re going to discuss five things to know about being inside a strip club.
1. What’s It Like Inside An Atlanta Strip Club?
Why Atlanta strip clubs, you ask? In a word, money. The global strip club industry was estimated at more than $100 billion in 2018. The U.S. industry was estimated to be pass $5 billion, making up nearly 30% of the gross revenue in legal adult entertainment.
Strip clubs have long been demure places of ill repute, known to entrap the weak minded with vice. But that all changed due to hip-hop culture, which trumpeted the strip club as a gathering place for the city’s elite ballers, players, athletes and more.
2. How Many Strip Clubs Does Atlanta Have?
Atlanta has about 20 strip clubs in and around its city limits. Some have been around for more than 40 years (the Clermont) and others have closed and reopened under different names in different parts of town.
The city may be home to many strip clubs, but according to some figures there are more than 2,500 strip clubs in the United States.
3. What Was The First Strip Club To Open In Atlanta?
The earliest strip club mentioned in Atlanta may have arisen some time around Prohibition. That’s when Speakeasys and other dank rooms of vice popped up around the country. They originated from 19th century France, where Parisian shows such as the Moulin Rouge and Folies Bergère featured pretty women partially nude dancing in front of big crowds.
Atlanta’s longest continually operated strip club is the Clermont Lounge, which traces its history back to 1965. That was dead in the middle of the civil rights movement when a push for equality spilled over into the city’s lunch counters, hotels and transit service.
4. How Much Do Atlanta Strip Clubs Charge?
Most Atlanta strip clubs charge a nominal fee for entry, even as low as $5 during the daylight hours. The business model revolves heavily around upselling the patron on other elements such as VIP Rooms and extra features.
But here’s the thing to know about costs to get into an Atlanta strip club:
- Many of them are free before 5 p.m.
- Lapdances during the daytime will typically be at a 50% discount
Once the nighttime comes, Atlanta’s strip clubs can charge upwards of $20 for admission, especially on Friday and Saturday nights.
You may be interested in building your own strip club setup at your home. The ingredients aren’t hard to attain.
5. How To Make Your Own DIY Strip Club Setup
If you’ve got a large basement or extra room, here is what you need for your own make-it-rain DIY strip club:
After you buy the equipment, all you’ll need are some dancers. We’ll leave that part up to you!
Explore Atlanta At Your Own Pace
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. Downtown Atlanta or Midtown often has something cool going on!
Are you a beer drinker? You also may want to visit to a craft brewery in the city.
Check out these events in Atlanta today and this week and this weekend:
- For a month’s view: The Official Atlanta Events Calendar
- For a more immediate look, check Things to do in Atlanta This Week
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Atlanta native Ciara Wilson has given birth to a healthy baby boy in a Seattle-area hospital. The baby, named Win Harrison Wilson, weighs 8 pounds, 1 ounces.
Ciara shared the exciting news on social media moments after her son was born.
The singer breaks out in song in the video, singing happy birthday to her son. “Happy birthday, sunshine,” she says.
Happy Birthday WIN!!!
Mommy & Daddy Love You!
Win Harrison Wilson
7.23.2020
8lbs 1 oz.
❤️ 👶🏽 pic.twitter.com/tZv4ukNqXQ— Ciara (@ciara) July 24, 2020
It was just a few months ago that the couple celebrated Ciara’s pregnancy with a gender reveal.
With a name like Win, the little guy may choose to follow his father’s footsteps and play in the NFL one day. But that remains to be seen.
How Many Children Do Russell And Ciara Wilson Have?
Russell and Ciara now have four children, three of them together. She got pregnant shortly after her marriage to the Seattle Seahawks quarterback on July 6, 2016.
Meanwhile Russell, who will be 32 years old in November, is preparing for his ninth season with Seattle.
Next: See Which Celebrities Are Actually From Atlanta
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Downtown Atlanta’s State Farm Arena is partnering with Fulton County to turn the venue into Georgia’s largest-ever voting location.
The facility has been temporarily closed for the past several months due to the coronavirus pandemic, but not for much longer.
Starting on July 20, State Farm Arena will become transformed into a huge voting precinct for the August runoff as well as the November general elections.
“We are proud to partner with Fulton County to give all registered Fulton County residents the ability to vote early at our home,” State Farm Arena posted on Twitter.
The move was approved by the Fulton County Board of Registration & Elections.
“The partnership between Fulton County and the Atlanta Hawks is a great example of how the public sector and the private sector can work together to address the issues we saw on June 9,” Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said in a statement.
The June 9 reference was alluding to the looting that took place after a protest in Atlanta.
How Large Is State Farm Arena In Atlanta?
You may be wondering how big is State Farm Arena. The facility can accommodate a field that is 680,000 square feet.
When it comes to capacity, it would take 21,000 people to fill up State Farm Arena. At its peak, State Farm Arena hosts was hosting about 200 events and nearly 2 million guests a year.
Where Is State Farm Arena Located In Atlanta?
State Farm Arena is located at 1 State Farm Dr, Atlanta, GA 30303. Here is a map to help you find it.
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.Things to do in Atlanta on a weekly basis can range from going golfing mid-week to checking out the latest restaurant openings. At AtlantaFi.com, we curate the city for you!
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Casting is slowly getting back underway for a number of Atlanta casting calls. Here is one you may be interested in.
A local production is casting an African-American family or African-American couple to work as background in a commercial. Here are the details.
Commercial Filming In Atlanta Seeks African-American Family / Couple
All ages are welcome to apply.
- Rate: $150 for four hours (per person) in Atlanta, GA
- Date: Monday, June 29th, 2020
Individuals MUST be living together or quarantining together as they will be together on-camera without a mask, but away from everyone else except for their familial unit. When off-screen, masks can be put back on! All GA Covid filming guidelines will be strictly followed.
To apply: please send ONE EMAIL FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY OR couple. Please include a minimum of three pictures (family or couple pictures are best) all ages, heights, weights, and contact info in the email. Very Important: Please include the statement that you are a family or couple and that you are quarantining together and none are currently sick. If you forget to confirm your quarantine statement, we will either skip the submission or request to confirm this information.
To submit:
Email: Submissions@CatrettCasting.com
Subject: QUARANTINE FAMILY (For families)
Subject: QUARANTINE COUPLE (For couples only
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 800 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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The hit NBC The Voice is holding a virtual casting call to field contestants for the upcoming season. The singing competition show has been a ratings bananza for NBC since its debut. in 2011.
This time, because of the coronavirus pandemic long lines of hopeful singers will be replaced with an online system that allows you to log in and record a snippet from a song.
The Voice Casting Call: Here’s How To Audition
For the audition for The Voice, contestants should prepare to sing one verse and chorus of a single song. You will have 1:30 (one minute thirty seconds) for your audition.
In that time period, producers want you to Introduce yourself, and state which song you’re going to sing, then sing your song. You can use an instrument, such as a guitar, a music track or sing a cappela.
The main thing is no matter what other instrumentation you use, you must be ready to go when you record.
What To Do When It’s Your Virtual Open Call Begins
Log into your Artist AccounT at NBC/thevoice.com on the day of your Virtual Open Call (VOC). If you arrive early, you’ll see the countdown timer. When it’s your turn to audition, click the blue button to begin your audition. You’ll have a 10 second countdown before the recording begins.
- Once the recording begins, introduce yourself, tell us what song you will be singing, then start singing!
- Once you submit your audition, a member of the Voice Casting Team will review your audition.
The Voice has featured many artists from metro Atlanta and other parts of Georgia through the seasons. Could you be the next one?
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The coronavirus pandemic has all but stopped major happenings throughout much of the state, but some businesses are starting to reopen.
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines and other carriers are flying again. Parks and select venues have opened with enhancing cleaning protocols and procedures.
These Businesses Have Reopened In Atlanta
Here are some of the major businesses that are reopening in and around Atlanta.
The Varsity
61 North Avenue NW, Atlanta, GA 30308
The Varsity reopened on July 10 in Midtown Atlanta. The popular Atlanta restaurant doesn’t have carhops to come out to vehicles anymore.
Georgia Aquarium
225 Baker St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
The Georgia Aquarium will open to the public on June 15, 2020 with Member-only days June 13-14!
Here are a few things to expect when you visit the Aquarium:
Tickets are only available online and need to be purchased in advance of your visit. Here are some of the health protocols that the aquarium has put in place to keep you safe:
- Time blocks for visits
- Temperature scans upon entry
- Masks are strongly encourage
Six Flags Over Georgia
275 Riverside Pkwy, Austell, GA 30168 | (770) 739-3400
Photo credit: Six Flags Over Georgia Six Flags Over Georgia says it will reopen to the public on June 15, 2020. The Austell park has had to delay its season, but is prepared for the crowds with enhanced health standards and protocols.
Interested in going to Six Flags? Learn more about what Six Flags is doing to keep its visitors safe.
IKEA
441 16th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30363 | (888) 888-4532
As of June 3, select IKEA stores, including the one in Atlantic Station in Midtown Atlanta, reopened to the public.
At this time, the IKEA Restaurant and children’s play area, Småland, will remain closed as an added safety measure. To help keep everyone safe, we also urge our customers to play their part in restricting the virus’ spread by listening to local government guidelines, respecting hygiene rules and face coverings guidance, maintaining social distancing and staying home if they feel unwell or are experiencing COVID19 symptoms.
Parks And Museums
The Atlanta Botanical Gardens reopened on May 21. See the Midtown establishment’s website for the latest health guidelines if you plan to visit.
Movie Theaters
As of yet, movie theaters have remained closed in the metro Atlanta area. AMC, Regal and other chains are still looking for ways to reopen safely.
The Starlight Drive-In movie theater is open, but If you attend the drive-in, be advised that: • You may not park your vehicle within ten feet of another vehicle.
- You must view the movie from within your vehicle.
- You must practice social distancing at all times.
Film And TV Production
Movie and film production still is being worked out for the most part. However, Tyler Perry Studios has reopened with a strict health plan in place.
Atlantafi.com is bringing you the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has the state of Georgia and the city of Atlanta under a state of emergency. More definitive advice on health, please visit CDC.gov. Here are some helpful links:
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Rap trio Travis Porter is inviting the public to a parking lot concert on Saturday, June 13, 2020. The music begins at 6 p.m. and will take place in Atlanta.
The rappers have a ton of local and national hits (“Bring It Back”, “Make It Rain’ etc.) that Atlantans are going to love to hear. He will also be accompanied by other artists, so it will be a family affair.
What Is A Parking Lot Concert?
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, regular concerts aren’t feasible right now. Thus, the need for a new concept — parking lot concerts — was born.
According to the site, a PLC (Parking Lot Concert) is a concert series that promotes social distancing by requiring that visitors experience the show from the safety of their vehicle.
Where Is The Parking Lot Concert Going To Be Held?
Travis Porter has not revealed the location of the parking lot concert, but it has to be huge. Expected crowds are likely to be somewhere in the 1,000-2,000 range.
How To Buy Tickets
You can buy tickets to the Travis Porter Parking Lot Concert here.
Saturday June 13th…. ATLANTA pic.twitter.com/HTdx7jneAL
— Travy (@TravisPorter) June 8, 2020
Want to know what else is going on in Atlanta?
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. Downtown Atlanta or Midtown often has something cool going on!
Are you a beer drinker? You also may want to visit to a craft brewery in the city.
Check out these events in Atlanta today and this week and this weekend:
- For a month’s view: The Official Atlanta Events Calendar
- For a more immediate look, check Things to do in Atlanta This Week
Here are more articles from AtlantaFi.com:
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Atlanta movie mogul Tyler Perry is moving quickly to reopen his production studio, which like the rest of the world, has been shuttered due to the coronavirus pandemic. He released released a reopening plan for Tyler Perry Studios operations, according to The Hollywood Reporter (THR).
The 60-page document, obtained and published by THR, outlines in meticulous steps all the health measures that crew, actors, extras and support staff need to do to reduce the possibility of getting infected with COVID-19.
The document says that Tyler Perry Studios will have a number of medical consultants at their disposal, including Atlanta physician and CNN personality Dr. Sanjay Gupta, among others.
Here are some of the health protocols that Tyler Perry Studios will have in place when shooting begins in June 2020.
- Before Travel To Atlanta: Cast will be tested using PCR/Nasal-Lab Testing (97% accuracy test) in their hometown and asked to self-isolate for the remaining time
before their travel date. - Arrival in Atlanta: Upon arrival in Atlanta, Cast will proceed to the awaiting People Mover Shuttles (25 seaters – however – maximum of 10 people per van). Social distancing and face mask guidelines will continue to be required. Drivers will be tested prior to pick up.
The guidelines are all part of a “Quarantine Bubble,” a term defined in the document as the ongoing operation of sanitizing studio operations and making sure people are safe.
It also lay out protocols if someone is sick.
If someone on set tests positive or has a fever above 100.4 they are immediately removed from the premises for “medical consult.”
Here’s a video of the whole experience that Perry shared:
Perry is eager to resume shooting to satisfy his contract with BET and their streaming service BET Plus. Like most Georgia businesses, he is taking a cautious approach to reopening during the pandemic.
Last fall, Perry’s Atlanta studio was celebrated across the nation in an epic debut that attracted A list celebrities.
Here’s what Perry posted about wrapping filming and production of Sistas in the quarantine bubble.
Atlantafi.com is bringing you the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has the state of Georgia and the city of Atlanta under a state of emergency. More definitive advice on health, please visit CDC.gov. Here are some helpful links:
- Before Travel To Atlanta: Cast will be tested using PCR/Nasal-Lab Testing (97% accuracy test) in their hometown and asked to self-isolate for the remaining time