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New 007 Release Delayed For 3rd Time As Pandemic Continues To Batter Film Industry

No Time to Die, the 25th film in the James Bond saga, is scheduled to premiere in theaters Oct. 8, a year and a half past its original debut date, MGM said Friday.

January 22, 2021
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  • Mark Katkov
Kemp bumps elbow with man at the State Capitol

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  • Economy

Georgia Film Production Picks Up As COVID-19 Intermission Wraps Up

For many of Georgia’s film workers like Bishop, jobs dried up overnight when COVID-19 cases publicly appeared in the state, prompting business shutdowns and stay-home orders.

October 26, 2020
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By:
  • Ross Williams
Mahalia Latortue graduated from The Savannah College of Art and Design this spring, and launched her own company to support women and filmmakers of color in the industry.

How Anacaona Pictures Is 'Providing A Voice To The Voiceless'

Growing up, Mahalia Latortue says she had three career options — doctor, lawyer or engineer. But despite starting her undergraduate studies at Oakwood...

July 16, 2020
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By:
  • Pria Mahadevan and
  • Virginia Prescott
Atlanta-based screenwriter Michael Lucker's book, 'Crash! Boom! Bang! How To Write Action Movies,' shares the storytelling tools behind the explosions we see on screen.

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  • Movies

'Crash! Boom! Bang!': Atlanta Screenwriter On What Makes An Action Movie Explode Off The Screen

Since the early days of cinema, action-adventure movies have transported and invigorated audiences around the globe. While the movies have evolved,...

January 06, 2020
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Jake Troyer
According to the Motion Picture Association, there are almost 46,000 jobs in the film industry in Georgia.

UGA Partners With Georgia Film Academy On MFA Film Program

The University of Georgia has created a new Master of Fine Arts program in film.

January 03, 2020
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By:
  • Sophia Saliby and
  • Kenny Murry
Actor Charlie Chaplin is seen in the film "The Great Dictator," as Adenoidal Hynkel, center, and Jackie Oakie as Napaloni, left, and Henry Daniell as Garbitsch, 1940.

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  • History

How Hollywood Tackled Fascism In Film To Build American Support For WWII

Hollywood's Golden Age and the rise of fascism in Europe were happening at the same time, a world apart. Those worlds collided when Hollywood decided to...

May 14, 2019
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By:
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • and 1 more
The set of G.R.I.T.S, a sitcom produced by students at The Savannah College of Art and Design. A live audience watches the taping at Hamilton Hall on March 8, 2019.

The Credits Podcast: How SCAD Is Changing Georgia's Film Industry

On The Credits , we’ve talked to many people who dedicate their lives to Georgia's film and television industry, but what about the next generation of...

April 29, 2019
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By:
  • Kalena Boller and
  • Sean Powers
Cinematographer Richard Vialet at Georgia Public Broadcasting during an interview for The Credits.

The Credits Podcast: Through A Cinematographer's Eyes

As a cinematographer, Richard Vialet plays a central role in the way a movie looks. He told host Kalena Boller that requires understanding not just the...

April 12, 2019
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  • Kalena Boller and
  • Sean Powers
Kalena Boller meets with Samita Wolfe at Film Biz Recycling in Savannah, Georgia.

The Credits Podcast: How A Prop House Is Cleaning The Environment

On this show, we have heard from many different people who work in Georgia’s film industry, but that industry has taken a life of its own off set. Case...

April 04, 2019
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By:
  • Kalena Boller and
  • Sean Powers
Bolaji Bailey (l) with host Kalena Boller (m) and Irie Bailey (r).

The Credits Podcast: Father-Son Grips Say Y'allywood Not So White

Bolaji Bailey began working on sets in Georgia in the 1980s in the camera and electric departments. His son, Irie , followed in his dad’s footsteps as a...

March 15, 2019
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By:
  • Kalena Boller and
  • Sean Powers
Terrell Sandefur (r) moderates a Q&A session with actor Burt Reynolds (l) in 2015. Also featured is actor and producer Todd Vittum (c).

The Credits Podcast: Film Festival 101

Terrell Sandefur has organized film festivals across the state in communities such as Atlanta, Rome, Columbus and Milledgeville. He even helped start...

February 28, 2019
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  • Kalena Boller and
  • Sean Powers
Host Kalena Boller poses with the panel at Georgia Public Broadcasting on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019.

The Credits Podcast: Making Y'allywood More Inclusive

We start our second season of "The Credits" with an overview of how Georgia’s entertainment industry has become more inclusive. The day before the...

February 28, 2019
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By:
  • Kalena Boller and
  • Sean Powers
Director Alfonso Cuaron poses for photographers backstage with his Best Film and Best Director award for his film 'Roma' at the BAFTA awards in London, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019.

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  • Movies

'Roma,' 'The Favourite' Lead The 2019 Oscar Race

In the weeks leading up to the Academy Awards, predictions about who will win are usually running full tilt. This year, the guesses are about the show...

February 22, 2019
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  • Elena Rivera ,
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • and 1 more
Georgia state legislators are working to make the state an even bigger hub for music and entertainment.

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  • Music

New Entertainment Caucus Aims to Grow Georgia's Music Industry

Georgia has been a major player in the music industry. Atlanta especially is a mecca for rap, hip-hop and R&B. Notable artists come here to record,...

January 30, 2019
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By:
  • Emilia Brock and
  • Virginia Prescott
Issa Rae and Marsai Martin star in the new film, "Little," which was filmed in Georgia and opens in April 2019.

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  • News

On Set In Georgia: Netflix Series From Killer Mike, Dolly Parton Anthology, Film 'Little'

If you see rows of trucks and traffic cones lining streets, they could signal new productions being filmed in Georgia. These projects, like HBO's...

January 11, 2019
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  • La'Raven Taylor ,
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • and 1 more
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