Filmed in Georgia: "Firelight"

April has been a huge month for Georgia filmed movies both on the big screen and small. The last few weeks we've seen great success at the box office for "Think Like a Man," "The Three Stooges," and "American Reunion." Now, Hallmark's Hall of Fame movie "Firelight" is coming to a TV near you. Last weekend, "Firelight" premiered on ABC and this weekend it will be airing on the Hallmark Channel. 


Based on a true story, "Firelight" is about a counselor at a women's correctional center who helps the women gain self-respect by helping others. The counselor is played by Cuba Gooding, Jr.. Gooding's character encourages the women to join an elite team that fights forest fires and assists civilian victims of natural disasters. The movie also stars Q'orianka Kilcher, Dewanda Wise, and Rebecca Rivera.  The movie was filmed last fall in and around the metro Atlanta area. 

Filmed in Georgia: "Think Like a Man"

Atlanta based production company Rainforest Films is set to release their next feature film, "Think Like a Man," this weekend. Filmed in Atlanta, the movie stars Kevin Hart, Gabrielle Union, Taraji P. Henson, Michael Ealy, Regina Hall, and Jerry Ferrara. "Think Like a Man" is based on the hugely popular Steve Harvey book so I'm sure this movie will top the box office charts.  

Crew Call: "Plus One"

It looks like Summer 2012 is going to be a busy one for film and TV production in Atlanta. "Plus One," an independent feature film, is accepting resumes for all crew positions. Shooting will begin in early June with prep work starting in late April. Please email resumes with cover letter to plusoneresumes@gmail.com. I couldn't find a lot of information on the film but as soon as I know more, I will update you. 

Filmed in Georgia: "The Three Stooges"

I started this blog in May 2010 and one of my first posts was about the Farrelly brothers take on "The Three Stooges." Today, the film opens nationwide and a whole new generation will learn about the slapstick comedy that made Larry, Curly, and Moe household names. "The Three Stooges" of 2012 stars Sean Hayes as Larry, Will Sasso as Curly, and Chris Diamantopoulos as Moe. Jane Lynch, Sofia Vergara, Jennifer Hudson, and Larry David also star in the movie. 

The production was filmed around the metro Atlanta area including Cartersville, Stone Mountain, a Buckhead mansion, and in midtown. As a fan of Sean Hayes and the original Three Stooges, I'm very excited to see how the Farrelly brothers have updated these iconic characters for today's audiences. 

 

Spotlight on Georgia Talent: Trisha Yearwood

Georgia native and country music superstar Trisha Yearwood is getting her own cooking show on Food Network. The show, "Trisha's Southern Kitchen," will premiere on Saturday, April 14 at 10:30 am.  In addition to her successful music career, Trisha has written two best selling cookbooks: Georgia Cooking in an Oklahoma Kitchen and Home Cooking with Trisha Yearwood.  Tune in to see this Georgia native as she shares her favorite family recipes and traditions with "Trisha's Southern Kitchen."

Crew Call: Reality Show Crew Needed

An LA-based production company will be filming a new reality show in Atlanta. Starting in mid-April, the production will film for nine weeks in and around the Atlanta area.  Currently, the positions they are hiring for are:


Director of Photography (experience in HD)
Camera Operators (HD video)
Assistant Camera Operator/DIT (HD video)
Production Sound Mixers
Segment Producers
Production Coordinator
Talent Coordinator
Production Assistants


Locals only should apply. Send your resume to divas@dslextreme.com. Reality show experience preferred.  

Filmed in Georgia: "American Reunion"

Last summer, Atlanta became East Great Falls, Michigan and the setting for the fourth installment of the "American Pie" movie  -"American Reunion." Opening this weekend, you can see for yourself how your favorite teenage movie characters have grown up. Has time been kind to Michelle, Jim, Heather, Oz, Kevin, Vicky, Finch, Stifler, and Stifler's mom? 


While in production, the movie filmed in Conyers, Rockdale County, Heritage High School, Newton County High School, Olde Town Conyers, Costley Mill Park, and other places around the metro area. Based off the trailer and the track record of the other "American Pie" movies, I'm sure this movie will be a big box office hit.