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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.
Smith, fresh off the success of his first Netflix venture, “Bright,”recently took to social media to complain about the gnats in Savannah. Wearing a net mask, the actor said that he loved Georgia but “you gotta rock this,” he said, pointing to the mask.
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.
“Previous drafts were penned by a revolving door of scribes that included Brian Helgeland, Andrew Niccol and David Benioff. Previously, Tony Scott considered directing as well as Curtis Hanson,” according to Deadline.com. “Skydance acquired the project in 2016 with Jerry Bruckheimer attached to produce with David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger and Don Murphy and Chad Oman executive producing.”
Ha!! Big Will Smith is filming a movie in Savannah and apparently even the bugs are excited to see him. 😂 When you get finished come see us in Atlanta! Let's get it!! pic.twitter.com/OiiGscFQCg
— Fred Blankenship (@FBlankenshipWSB) February 28, 2018
Casting directors are now casting actors, models, and talent to work on scenes filming on March 5th and/or March 9th in Savannah, Georgia.
Producers are seeking the following types:
Gemini Man
Government Suit types
Clean cut / clean shaven
All Ethnicities / Age 45 and overDates: 3/5 and/or 3/9
Rate: 64/8
Location: Savannah GAIf you are available all of the dates then please email GMan@RoseLockeCasting.com. Include 3 pics (head, body and profile) age, ht, wt and all contact info.
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Art may be imitating life in a big way for a select group of cities around the United States.
The end of the box office smash “Black Panther” features T’Challa telling his sister that she will spearhead a Wakanda-backed science program for school-aged kids in Oakland. Well, now Disney is reportedly making that dream into a reality.
ComingSoon is reporting that Disney will be donating $1 million to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America to aid its STEM program. Other Boys & Girls Clubs that will benefit include those in Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Harlem, New York; Hartford, Connecticut, Memphis, New Orleans, Orlando, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Watts, California.
“Black Panther” has amassed more than $700 million in two weekends and is well on its way to a $1 billion return, virtually assuring at least two sequels and deep integration with following Marvel movies, including “The Avengers.”
To really appreciate how big “Black Panther” has been, consider its $404 million haul after its first 10 days is the second-fastest-grossing movie of all time, beating 2017’s “The Last Jedi ($368 million), “The Avengers” ($373 million) and “Jurassic World” ($402 million).
Only “The Force Awakens” ($540 million) took in more over that time period.
Across the genre, “Black Panther” is the eighth-best selling superhero movie ever.
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The Georgia Film Networking Event is the largest film networking event in the State of Georgia – Over 5,000 People Who Love Making Films! You’ll have the chance to market your products and services, meet investors and casting agents, see live demonstrations and pitch your film projects. Free games, entertainment, guest speakers and super fun! Vendor opportunities available. This is a great opportunity to introduce your film related products and services to an increasingly affluent and educated community of film makers.
Georgia’s film industry generated $9.5 billion in 2017. FilmHubATL has organized this event to give the Atlanta Film Community the opportunity meet face-to-face to build important relationships and gain access to the resources they need to be successful.
TWO DUCKS, ONE CHICKEN & ONE BEAR
The event features a unique platform that actually encourages people to talk to each other. You’ll be greeted by two ducks, one chicken and one bear walking around to make the event fun and festive. Tommie Turvey and his famous horse will be performing. We also have signs indicating roles, like Producer, Director, Sound, etc. These are used to help people self-identify so they can be found. We even have 40 feet of carnival style games provided by Burgess Amusements to encourage interaction. We are amplifying our social media footprint by using cutting edge technology provided by TapSnap. This will result in over 1 million social media impressions. Here is the tentative floor diagram.
Our focus is on the networking. Accordingly we do not have panels. We do have entertainment and guest speakers incuding celebrities and subject matter experts on film distribution. Most importantly, we are giving filmmakers the opportunity to pitch their projects to the attendees. If you would like to pitch your project please send your synopsys to submission@filmhubatl.com. We can only consider “completed” scripts.
General admission is $25. VIP is $100 and includes premium seating behind a velvet rope, security, food and beverage.
For more information contact Herman Garner at hgarner@filmhubatl.com or Terron Sommerville at tsommerville@filmhubatl.com or call 678-509-5526
See video from last event here. See Gallery here
Sponsorship Opportunities: www.GeorgiaFilmTradeShow.com
Our Website: https://filmhubatl.com
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Join Award Winning Film Producer Courtney Glaude, cast members, local celebrities, media and Community Leaders for a Hollywood Red Carpet Experience as we Premiere The Movie Blink First Hand.
RED CARPET STARTS @7:30 PM
AMC Camp Creek 14
3760 Princeton Lakes Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30331
THE RED CARPET EXPERIENCE IS COMPLIMENTARY, YOU MUST PAY FOR YOUR MOVIE TICKET VIA AMC THEATERS OR ON SITE
BLINK THE MOVIE WILL PREMIER AT SELECT THEATERS FROM MARCH 2-8TH!
www.blinkthemovie.net
1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have been victims of [some form of] physical violence by an intimate partner within their lifetime,” according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The new film Blink, by filmmaker Courtney Glaudé is taking a look at why this happens and what can be done to prevent it.
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Atlanta is going ga-ga over “Black Panther,” Marvel’s biggest and latest release. The movie debuted this week after pre-selling a record $150 million in tickets and taking in an additional $200 million over the weekend, which puts it around $350 million.
Black Panther Grosses Over $1 Billion At Box Office
The movie has gone on to gross more than $1 billion, which is a first for a Marvel movie.
Many are saying with the international box office still in play, the movie will be Marvel’s biggest. Director Ryan Coogler, an Oakland native (a city that plays prominently in the film) is already being prodded for a sequel.
The film notched the fifth-largest domestic opening ever, Variety reports.
“Black Panther has taken on a life of its own,” AMC executive vp global programming and chief content officer Elizabeth Frank, told The Hollywood Reporter.
In Atlanta, people were excited about “Black Panther,” one of the most prominent black superheroes in the Marvel universe. At the Southlake AMC theater, the cinema had a record 83 showings for the film on Friday alone.
If you thought Wesley Snipes’ “Blade” trilogy was the best black superhero, it’s time to rethink that.
Read: How to score ‘Black Panther’ tix in ATL
During a special screening on Tuesday, Feb. 6 in Atlanta, MPAA Chairman and CEO Charles Rivkin said that the film’s production has generated $83.9 Million to Georgia’s economy, according to Deadline.
Read: Chadwick Boseman on filming down South
Final Word
This much we know for sure: Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever is one highly anticipate movie.
Speaking of Angela Bassett, the actress recently caught Sheila E. at City Winery in Atlanta, and when “Glamorous Life” came on, she blessed us with the moves!
Good morning to Angela Bassett ONLY 💚 pic.twitter.com/vMcVLm6J1D
— MEFeater Magazine (@mefeater) July 12, 2021
Atlanta is rallying around Black Panther 2 something serious, especially after Coogler went to bat for Georgia-based businesses by agreeing to keep production in the Peach State. Casting calls have already began as well.
Want to work in Georgia film & TV? Here are the latest Atlanta casting calls
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The East Atlanta Santa is promising to gift the city with another one of his contributions. Local Rapper Gucci Mane says that he is bringing a feature-length film on his life to the big screen.
“#TheAutoBiographyOfGuccimane is coming to a theatre near you #DirectorGuccimane #1017Films,” he tweeted recently. The movie will be based on the book of the same name.
The Autobiography of Gucci Mane chronicles the rapper’s rise from local artist to mainstream phenom. The book goes into detail about the rapper’s struggle with drug abuse, especially lean (codeine). Here’s an excerpt:
“My own habits with the stuff had gotten bad. Over the years, there had been times when I’d gone too hard with the X pills, but that had always felt recreational. With the lean, I’d developed a dependence. It became something I needed. My life was moving fast, and this drink helped me slow everything down. I was now on the road nearly every weekend, which meant long bus rides of smoking weed and sipping lean to pass the time. I just wasn’t as outward with my usage as a lot of other rappers were with the Styrofoam cups because I was still on probation.
In the beginning, lean had been something special, a vice I enjoyed. An indulgence. Now it was something I required to operate. My fame was at an all-time high, and these pints helped me calm down and relax in situations where I would otherwise feel anxious, like a big performance or a radio interview where I knew I’d get asked about some shit I didn’t want to talk about.
Is that not the stuff of movie or what? Gucci will no doubt have to confront his demons in the film, such as his time in prison and checkered relationship with fellow rapper Waka Flaka Flame. But all of that should make the flick a bestseller, just like the book.
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Udpate: The “Atlanta Black Panther Movie Festival” will take place on Thursday, February 15, 2018, at Regal Cinemas located at Atlantic Station 261 19th Street NW Atlanta, GA at 7:00 pm. Doors open at 6 pm with activities for photos and award ceremony.
“Black Panther” is the biggest cultural in entertainment event of 2018, and Atlanta, which is where the majority of the film was produced, is front and center.
Celebrities have already held an exclusive screening of the Marvel film in Midtown but what about the people? How can the regular Joes and Janes and Jamals see the movie? Well, it’s selling out everywhere fast. But there are still some tickets to grab.
Rapper T.I. is giving away tickets on Monday evening at a local Walmart. The free screening will be at an undisclosed location.
According to the AJC: T.I. will join associates at the Walmart at 1105 Research Center Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30331 (off Cascade Road )at 5 p.m. Monday to give away tickets, in the toy aisle. While you’re there, check out Walmart’s selection of exclusive “Black Panther” action figures, toys, merchandise, and apparel and take a selfie with the “Black Panther” signage.
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Fresh off the success of his first Netflix venture, “Bright,” actor Will Smith is bringing his next movie to the red clay of Georgia. “Gemini Man” will film in Georgia, as we previously reported.
Now, the jobs are beginning to roll in. Casting directors are looking to hire models for photoshoots in Savannah, Georgia on February 14, 2018.
Here are the specs:
- MALE 1
Light skinned African American Male
6’2″
42″ Chest
Large tee
17×36 shirt
36 or 38 x 32 pant
size 13 shoe
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. - MALE 2
Light skinned African American Male
6’2″
41″ Chest
Large tshirt
16×37 shirt
34×34 pant
12 shoe
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. - MALE 3
Caucasian male
6’2″
41″ Chest
L tee
16 x34
34 x 34
9.5/10 shoe
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. - MALE 4
Asian Male
5’11”
250 lbs
48″ chest
44×32 pant
12 shoe - WOMEN 1
Seeking light skinned African American women
Age 40-55
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. - CHILD 1
Seeking Light skinned African American Male
Age 15-17
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. - CHILD 2
Seeking Light skinned African American Male
Age 7-9
The film, which will be directed by Ang Lee, 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.
“Previous drafts were penned by a revolving door of scribes that included Brian Helgeland, Andrew Niccol and David Benioff. Previously, Tony Scott considered directing as well as Curtis Hanson,” according to Deadline.com. “Skydance acquired the project in 2016 with Jerry Bruckheimer attached to produce with David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger and Don Murphy and Chad Oman executive producing.”
Smith is coming off the success of “Bright,” an alien-mystical-cop movie that has drawn a mixed reaction from critics, but garnered more than 11 million views in its first week.
“Gemini Man,” which is being produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and executive produced by Don Murphy, is set to hit theaters in October 2019.
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Actor Chadwick Boseman is living high off the hog these days thanks to his recent movie credits, including a star turn as James Brown, Thurgood Marshall and now “Black Panther.”
The actor said that when he stayed down South to film (largely in the Atlanta area) he was reminded of the progress the nation has made — and the lack thereof. He told culture website Mr. Porter that he witnessed firsthand a gathering of the Ku Klux Klan as he drove home to visit family in South Carolina.
“When I was shooting Black Panther in Atlanta, I used to drive back on off-days to go see my family in Anderson. It’s about two hours,” he told the website.
“And I would see the Klan holding rallies in a Walmart car park,” he added. “So it’s like we’re going forwards and backwards at the same time. People don’t want to experience change, they just want to wake up and it’s different. But this — shooting Black Panther and then driving past the Klan —that’s what change feels like.”
“Black Panther” has gotten super reviews since it screened for celebrities last week on the big screen. The film debuts Feb. 13 in select markets and opens up nationwide two days later.
During a special screening on Tuesday, Feb. 6 in Atlanta, MPAA Chairman and CEO Charles Rivkin said that the film’s production has generated $83.9 Million to Georgia’s economy, according to Deadline.
At the 2018 Chicago Auto Show, a Lexus exec crushed over the fact that the automaker’s new LC 500 model is featured prominently in the movie.
“There is one scene I’m not happy about. There’s a scene when [King T’Challa] slid across the hood and left a huge scratch on the car,” said Koji Sato, the executive general manager of the Lexus LC 500, according to Thedrive.com. “What is wrong with you, that’s my baby! Why would you do that? You are crazy!”
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Fox’s new drama “The Resident” is casting for patient-types for a hospital scene, according to a new casting call. The scenes will be filmed on Thursday, Feb 8:
THE RESIDENT | Fox’s Hit New Drama Series
Location: Conyers, GA
Works: Thursday | February 8, 2018
Rate: $64/8*/* NEW FACES ONLY!!! */*
** MUST BE REGISTERED WITH CENTRAL CASTING!! **Central Casting is seeking the following:
PATIENTS: Male and female actors to portray hospital patients; NEW FACES ONLY. Must be 18 or older. $64/8
VISITORS: Male and female actors to portray hospital visitors; NEW FACES ONLY. Must be 18 or older. $64/8
If you meet the above criteria and are available to work on the listed date(s), please send recent photos, measurements/sizes, and contact information (please include phone number) to resident@CentralCasting.com with the respective subject line (Patient 2/8) or (Visitor 2/8).