Tag: film
Making of a legend: A new John Lewis documentary explores his many heroic stands
Because the documentary explores John Lewis’s life, it is also, by necessity, a contemplation of heroism and sacrifice, by people like him who came from the humblest of origins.
What’s filming in Atlanta now? Red Notice, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Respect, plus the state tax credit audit
Red Notice, an action-comedy with Ryan Reynolds, the Rock, and Gal Gadot, started filming in Atlanta this month, and the two Aretha Franklin projects continued filming.
2020 Atlanta 500: Arts, Sports, & Entertainment
These are Atlanta's 500 most powerful leaders. We spent months consulting experts and sorting through nominations to get a list of the city's most influential people—from artists to chefs to philanthropists to sports coaches and corporate CEOs. In this section, we focus on arts, film, music, entertainment, and sports.
Blockbusters, super heroes, and backlash: The decade in film in the Hollywood of the South
It’s been a wild ride as Georgia's fledgling film industry grew into a juggernaut by the end of decade. A look back at what happened in 2010-2019.
What’s filming in Atlanta now? The Falcon and the Winter Solider, The Underground Railroad, Freaky Friday the 13th, and more
The MCU is back in Atlanta with The Falcon and the Winter Soldier filming in town. Also filming is Amazon's adaptation of Colson Whitehead's The Underground Railroad and a very different take on Freaky Friday.
How Mister Rogers changed the life of Atlanta writer Tom Junod
Portraying Mister Rogers, a jaunty Tom Hanks tosses a loafer in the air. That’s the image featured in ads for A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. But the movie isn't about Mister Rogers. It’s about Lloyd Vogel, a fictionalized character based on Atlanta writer Tom Junod.
Q&A: Decatur native Omar Dorsey on being Hollywood, his role in Harriet, and more
Decatur native Omar Dorsey might be best known as Hollywood on Ava DuVernay's Queen Sugar, but he's also had roles in Drumline, Selma, Ray Donovan, Eastbound & Down, and now Harriet, the new feature film about the life of Harriet Tubman.
What’s filming in Atlanta now? The Suicide Squad, Black Widow, Thunder Force, Violence of Action, and more
The Suicide Squad, Marvel's Black Widow, new Chris Pine drama Violence of Action, and Melissa McCarthy's Thunder Force are just a few of the movies and TV shows filming in Atlanta right now.
Tyler Perry is Hollywood, and everyone else is taking notes
The two-day grand opening celebration of the new Tyler Perry Studios in Southwest Atlanta marked the latest chapter for its namesake, entrepreneurial filmmaker Tyler Perry. But to understand his success, you need to look back at film history.
When shows like Stranger Things need old cars, they turn to Y’allywood Film Cars
Beth Aylward's white 1969 Plymouth Valiant can be seen cruising around Hawkins, Indiana, throughout each season of Stranger Things. Her company provides everything from classic sedans to military vehicles to junk cars to beautifully restored vintage fire trucks for movie and TV productions.
