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King Akeem, Semmi and the gang are all here. The Coming 2 America trailer has been released and it looks amazing! The long-awaited sequel to Coming to America filmed in Atlanta throughout 2019.
Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall and a bevy of big stars are in the movie, which was directed by Craig Brewer (“Hustle & Flow).
First Look: Coming 2 America Trailer
Coming 2 America is set to be released on Amazon Prime Video on March 5, 2021. Until then, we’ll have to enjoy this sneak peak of Zamunda and more.
Jermaine Fowler (“Sorry To Bother You”) is cast as Akeem’s son, who like his father has come to America to find a bride. But let’s just look at the trailer to see what clues we can find.
“Coming to America 2” or “Coming 2 America,” as the movie is being called, has been slated for a release date in August 2020.
The plot of the movie is said to center on Akeem coming back to America after learning that he has a long-lost son. That son would be the heir to the throne in Zamunda, the African kingdom.
When Akeem finds his son, he is barely making it in Queens. Early reports are that comedian Dave Chappelle is in talks to join the project as well.
Coming to America Sequel: Long Time Coming
The original film was released in the United States on June 29, 1988. It debuted at #1, taking in $28.4 million at the box office in its opening weekend.
“Coming to America” would go on to earn $228 million worldwide.
With Murphy playing a variety of roles, the film garnered two Oscar nominations, one for makeup and the other for costume design.
With more than 900 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 Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (AJFF) is coming back for 2021 with more culturally significant movies and documentaries. The AJFF will be a 12-day affair that runs from Feb. 17-28, 2021.
Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Releases 2021 Dates
In its 21st year, AJFF will be a reimagined festival experience with safe protocols in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some things you can expect:
- Select drive-in movies
- At-home virtual screenings
- Expanded conversations with filmmakers and special guests
- A culturally enriching film lineup and more
2021 AJFF Film Lineup To Be Announced
The 2021 AJFF film lineup will be announced over the coming weeks. Movie buffs can expect more than 30 narrative and documentary features plus short film offerings, representing a diversity of genres and subjects.
Virtual Cinema
The festival will feature a Virtual Cinema which will allow audiences to enjoy international films from a smart TV, home theater, computer, tablet or mobile device in the comforts of their own homes.
Drive-In Screenings
AJFF will offer a a limited number of drive-in screenings in the 11-acre The Home Depot Backyard greenspace adjacent to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta.
Community Conversations
To foster dialogue between Atlanta’s diverse film community and the audience, AJFF will feature enhanced guest programming, including speaker introductions and extensive Q&A panels.
AJFF Executive Director Kenny Blank says the power of cinema can be especially therapeutic during tough times like these.
“Cinematic stories feed the soul at a time when we need the help of film artists to make sense of our world, to be inspired, and to reignite our shared sense of humanity. Our festival staff and volunteers have gone to extraordinary lengths to ensure the core tenets of the festival – community, representation, storytelling and experience – are preserved in our 2021 hybrid edition,” Blank says in a statement. “It’s gratifying to see that, despite the pandemic, the pipeline of new films on Jewish themes is as strong as ever. We look forward to being ‘together through film’ in February, our motto for these COVID times.”
With more than 900 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 Netflix hit Ozark is set to begin filming its final season in Atlanta. Starting December 2020, local residents can expect to see crew and production for the series around Atlanta.
A film notice tweeted by Everything Georgia gives the date and time the production crew will be in Atlanta to begin filming Ozark.
Ozark’s Final Season Filming In Atlanta
The tweet, which has since been deleted, said:
“Blue Cat Productions, LLC will be filming on Thursday, December 10 (from 8:00pm to 2:00am) at Brickworks Atlanta, 1000 Marietta St. NW, Atlanta, HA 30318. Crew will prep the area on Dec. 8 and Dec. 9 and will strikeall materials on December 11.”
Ozark is a series centered Marty Byrde, a financial advisor who takes his family on the run after he gets involved with a money laundering deal that goes bad. Soon, the Byrdes find themselves subject to the whims of a Mexican drug cartel.
Instead of showing you Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks, which is what the series is based on, you get some Peach State piedmont. The movie is filmed in Georgia, primarily in Atlanta and Savannah.
Ozark Filming Locations
The hit series has filmed up and down Interstates 85 and 75 in Georgia, going as far as the coast as well as North Georgia. Much of the filming has been done around Georgia’s best beaches, including:
- Lake Allatoona
- Lake Lanier
Where Was Ozark Filmed?
Inside and outside the perimeter, actors have shot scenes in different parts of metro Atlanta. Some other locations where Ozark was filmed include:
- Braselton (Chateau Elan)
- Canton
- East Atlanta (Starlight Drive-In Theater)
- Marietta
- Norcross
- Stone Mountain Park
- Woodstock
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.With more than 900 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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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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Over the last decade, Atlanta has cemented itself as the movie-making capital of the world. Some of the best films of the past 20 years have been filmed in Atlanta and parts of Georgia.
The city’s lush landscape, four-season weather and mix of metropolitan and rural amenities makes it a perfect spot for movie scouts. This article will explore some of the top filming locations in Atlanta. But first, you may also want to know…
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Atlanta History Center
Photo credit: Youtube.com The Atlanta History Center is one of many local venues where filming has commenced for movies and documentaries.
The Georgian Terrace
The Georgian Terrace is one of many local venues where filming has commenced for movies and documentaries.
Marriott Marquis
Photo credit: Marriott Marquis / Facebook Downtown Atlanta’s Marriott Marquis is not only a huge convention destination, but full-length films have been shot there.
Georgia Aquarium
Photo credit: Youtube.com The fish at the Georgia Aquarium make for a beautiful backdrop in many movies and TV series.
Jackson Street Bridge
One of the most recognizable spots in Atlanta, the Jackson Street Bridge has co-starred with some of Hollywood’s biggest stars.
Piedmont Park
Piedmont Park is a film favorite for movie directors, especially those looking for romantic scenes.
The Swan House
The Swan House is Buckhead is one of the most booked venues when it comes to weddings. More movie directors are using it as a film location as well.
Trilith Studios (Formerly Pinewood Studios)
461 Sandy Creek Rd, Fayetteville, GA 30214
Trilith Studios has the distinction of being the haven for Marvel Studios production, so that means The Avengers saga, Thor, Ant Man, they all come through here. It’s also where the Georgia Film Academy is based, so many of the brightest prospects get hired on projects.
If you’re planning a career in film production, you can get your Production Certification at Trilith as well.
EUE Screen Gems Studios
75 Lakewood Way SW, Atlanta, GA 30315
Located in southwest Atlanta just off interstate 75/85, EUE Screen Gems Studios is a movie mecca. The huge facility has hosted more than 30 scripted television shows and feature films since opening in 2010.
Movies filmed at EUE Screen Gems Studios include One Tree Hill, Iron Man 3, Flight, Sleepy Hollow, Under the Dome and many more.Tyler Perry Studios
315 Deshler St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 | 678) 500-3710
Photo credit: Tyler Perry / Instagram Tyler Perry Studios opened in 2019 in a lavish celebrity-filled affair on its southwest Atlanta campus. Movie mogul Tyler Perry named many of the lots after prominent African-American actors.The studio spans across a 330-acre lot that was once the Fort McPherson Army barracks. Here are some things may not know about Tyler Perry Studios.Why Is It Cheaper To Film In Georgia?
Georgia has provided tax incentives to the movie industry that have upended California’s dominance over Hollywood film production.
The Peach State has one of the lowest tax penalties in the nation levied on films. Currently Georgia gives movie and TV production companies 20% off on taxes if they do the work in-state.
That’s 20 cents off every dollar for all film and TV production if the company spends $500,000 or more. Those provisions were put in place by the Georgia’s Entertainment Industry Investment Act.
How Does The Film Industry Impact Georgia’s Economy?
Georgia’s film industry has a direct correlation to the success of its economic.
With more than 900 movie and TV projects just in the last few years, the film industry has generated more than $9 billion for the state of Georgia.Not only do venues and restaurants benefit from Georgia’s film industry, but a pipeline of production crews, acting talent and writers have cropped up to service the industry.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 yousubscribe 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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A new HBO series produced by Jordan Peele and filmed in Atlanta is ready for prime time. Here is the Lovecraft Country trailer, which dropped recently.
“Lovecraft Country” is a drama horror series based on the novel by author Matt Ruff. Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions is worked on the project along with Bad Robot.
Watch: ‘Lovecraft Country’ Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvamPJp17Ds
Earlier this year, the series had a bunch of casting calls around the city, adding to the excitement.
Lovecraft Country was created by Peele and Misha Green. It stars Abbey Lee, Chase Brown and Aunjanue Ellis, among other people.
Where Was Lovecraft Country Filmed?
Lovecraft Country was filmed in parts of Atlanta as well as rural parts of Georgia, including Macon. The HBO series also filmed in suburban Chicago, including White Pines State Park in Mount Morris, Illinois.
With more than 700 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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It’s Black History Month means more than just celebrating the business and social gains of African-Americans, it also means nodding to successes that have paved the way on the big screen.
Movies have also depicted Americana with warts and all, and especially has that been the case when it comes to American filmmaking.
Black History Month Movies: 6 Films On Youtube That You Need To Watch
For Black History Month, here are nine movies on Youtube that you need to watch:
1. Black Girl (1972)
Directed by directed by Ossie Davis, the film Black Girl explores black women and their journey to adulthood balancing tropes from larger society and their own people.
2. The Autobiography Of Miss Jane Pittman (1971)
Featuring Cicely Tyson, The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman tells of the struggles of a black slave girl in the American South.
The film was based on a 1971 novel by Ernest J. Gaines.
3. Drum (1976)
The movie Drum was a sequel to Mandingo, which was part of a series of slavery films where the slave endures ungodly tortures but turns the tables at the end.
The film stars boxer Ken Norton as a mulatto slave. Joining him are Warren Oates and Pam Grier.
4. Freedom (2015)
Cuba Gooding Jr. stars in Freedom, a movie set in 1856 about a runaway slave who happens upon the Underground Railroad.
5. Stompin At The Savoy (1992)
Laid flush against the backdrop of the Harlem Renaissance, this period piece explores the independence of the successful black woman and the struggles.
The movie, shot in New York City, features Pauline (Vanessa Williams), Esther (Lynn Whitfield) and Alice (Jasmine Guy).
6. Goodbye Uncle Tom
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBZRTEj-uks
Released in 1971, this Italian film Goodbye Uncle Tom captures unvarnished the cruelties of slavery in the antebellum South. Shocking for its time, it pulls the veil on what slave life was like and shows how Europeans regarded them.
The film was filmed largedly in Haiti and its strongman and the time, Papa Doc Duvalier, gave the Italian filmmakers unfettered access.
7. Within Our Gates (1919) | Silent Film Directed by Oscar Micheaux
Within Our Gates was an important black movie that explored the rise of Jim Crow, the Ku Klux Klan and the Great Migration of blacks to Northern cities.8. I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings (1979)
I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings is taken from the 1969 autobiography of poet Maya Angelou. The book was just one of a seven volume series.The movie shows Maya’s evolution from being raised by her grandmother, raped and becoming an acclaimed singer. The film stars Diahann Carroll.
9. Their Eyes Were Watching God (2006)
This movie is taken from an adaptation of the 1937 novel Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston. The a canon book of the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s.
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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Atlanta’s Tyler Perry Studios has just churned out a made-for-Netflix movie that his audience is sure to love: A Fall From Grace premiered Friday, January 17.Following in the footsteps of Acrimony, the new movie represents a darker turn of Perry’s traditional romantic movies.The movie centers on a woman who has lost part of her identity after her divorce. She finds love again, but it’s fraught with danger.Watch: A Fall From Grace Trailer
A Fall From Grace filmed on various lots at Tyler Perry Studios in southwest Atlanta. The romantic thriller represents a departure from the comedic films that have become Perry’s forte.Where Was A Fall From Grace Filmed?
Principal filming for A Fall From Grace was done on a lot at Tyler Perry Studios. The studio has several lots named for prominent African-American actors.
Who’s On The Cast For A Fall From Grace?
Tyler Perry has been hiring big time as of late. The cast is made up of several veteran actors as well as new faces on the big screen.
- Tyler Perry
- Cicely Tyson
- Phylicia Rashad
- Mehcad Brooks
- Bresha Webb
- Adrian Pasdar
- Cyrstal R. Fox
With more than 700 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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Atlanta movie mogul Tyler Perry is no stranger to having his name in lights. The actor-writer-producer and filmmaker has been making successful movies for most of the century, but his work habits are what separates him.
Perry recently shared a glimpse of his prolific productivity on social media. In a video he uploaded to his accounts, he shows TV show scripts for some of his current productions he’s filming.
What’s Tyler Perry Filming? All Of These Scripts
The camera pans to show “The Haves & Have Nots,” “The Oval,” and other series that he has on TV or streaming services.
“I don’t know if you know this but most shows on television have a writer’s room … I have no writer’s room, nobody writes any of my work. I write it all.”
Perry says “Why am I telling you this? I wrote all of these scripts by myself in 2019. What’s my point? WORK ETHIC!”
WORK ETHIC!! Come on. Let’s go get 2020!!! pic.twitter.com/BzADIi1rAa
— Tyler Perry (@tylerperry) January 6, 2020
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 700 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 Falcon and the Winter Soldier has begun production in Atlanta. The Marvel and Disney movie is also putting out a number of casting calls.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier stars Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan, who star as Sam Wilson/Falcon and Bucky Barnes, aka, the Winter Soldier.
Emily VanCamp is also back as Sharon Carter and Wyatt Russell plays John Walker
When Will The Falcon & The Winter Soldier Be Released?
“The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” is set to be released on Disney+ in 2020.
Filming began in Fayette County’s Pinewood Studios on Oct. 31, 2019.
Who Is The Cast?
The cast is comprised of the following actors:
- Daniel Brühl
- Emily VanCamp
- Wyatt Russell
- Adepero Oduye
- Desmond Chiam
- Miki Ishikawa
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 700 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