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The film industry in Georgia, as of 2016, is the most productive in the United States by the number of feature films produced.  Atlanta is home to Turner Studios, Tyler Perry Studios, and EUE/Screen Gems Studios, which are all essential components of the Georgia film business. The Georgia film industry has benefited considerably from tax incentives established in 2002 and 2008. According to industry estimates, the tax incentive expenses the state $141 million (2010), while just in the fiscal year 2017, film and TV production had an economic impact of $9.5 billion in Georgia. Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns (2008), Life as We Know It (2010), Contagion (2011), and a slew of Marvel Studios productions, including Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, as well as Ant-Man and the Wasp and Black Panther, are all examples of films shot in Georgia. Since then, the state has continued to be a popular filming destination, with productions such as Stranger Things and Ozark setting up shop in Georgia for extended periods. The tax incentives have become controversial in recent years, due to their high cost to the state and the perception that they mostly benefit large movie studios rather than small businesses or individual filmmakers. Nevertheless What is Georgia ranked in the film industry? Georgia surpassed California in 2016 as the state with the most feature films produced overall, according to Box Office Mojo. Why is Georgia a great location for film production? In 2002, Georgia became the first state to offer a sales and use tax exemption for purchases made at point-of-sale. In May 2005, Georgia enacted the State's second and most progressive tax incentive, the Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act. The bill created a 20% transferable income tax credit for qualified film and television productions investing $500,000 or more in the state. In May 2008, Georgia enacted the Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act of 2008, which increased the tax credit to 30%. The bill also allowed for a 20% tax credit on all wages paid to Georgian residents working on qualified productions, as well as an additional 5% tax credit if the production uses post-production services, music scoring, or music tracks created in Georgia. In July 2008, Governor Sonny Perdue signed into law a bill that doubled the amount of money the state offers in tax breaks to film and television productions, from $10 million to $20 million a year. The new law also increased the maximum tax credit that can be claimed on wages paid to Georgians working on film and television productions from $500,000 to $1 million. In June 2010, the Georgia General Assembly passed House Bill 658, which extended the 20% transferable tax credit to include live theatrical productions. The bill also increased the annual cap on tax credits to $50 million. In December 2014, lawmakers in the Georgia General Assembly approved a bill that would provide an additional $5 million in tax credits for film and TV productions shot in the state. The bill also raised the maximum amount of tax credits that can be claimed on wages paid to Georgians working on film and TV productions from $1 million to $1.5 million. Why are film businesses attracted to Georgia? The Georgia Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Office reports that more than 700 feature films, TV movies, TV series, single episodes, and pilots have been created in the state of Georgia since 1972.  In the year 2017, film and television production had an economic impact in Georgia of $9.5 billion. According to the Georgia Department of Economic Development: Georgia (Atlanta) has more than 5,000 individual technicians and other employees On a medium-budget feature film, the average number of local personnel is approximately 150-175. There are about 200-250 local workers on a larger budget production. The average feature film budget is $41.7 million. The overall (below-the-line) proportion of feature film budget spent in a state is typically 60% to 70%, with local productions receiving a greater share. Facilities Atlanta has evolved into a hotbed for film and television production, with the presence of Turner Studios, which creates material for the Turner Broadcasting family of stations; since 2008 the Tyler Perry Studios in Southwest Atlanta; and since 2010 the EUE/Screen Gems soundstages in Lakewood Heights, south Atlanta, as well as facilities used by Georgia Public Broadcasting. Film and digital entertainment production have grown rapidly in the state of Georgia, with more than 1,800 film and television productions shot in the state in 2017. Atlanta is a popular filming location for films and many well-known TV shows such as The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Tyler Perry's series, and Family Feud (2011 to present). Under GEDC tax credits, Floyd County Productions produces The FX sci-fi comedy program Archer and several Adult Swim animated programs. In 2014, Pinewood Studios opened a spacious film studio in Fayette County, Georgia. Films such as Ant-Man and Captain America: Civil War has been produced at the facility.   Productions in Georgia In 2009, the state produced 348 films. These film industries may be completely or partly funded by producing feature films, television movies, series, pilots, and miniseries; commercials, music videos, documentaries, and still pictures. In the fall of 2019, Tyler Perry completed Tyler Perry Studios on pre-Civil War muster grounds, temporary Confederate Army barracks, and US Army Ft. McPherson from 1866 to 2011. Since then, it has served as a filming location for several major films. Films shot in Metro Atlanta. Films shot in Atlanta include Little Darlings (1980), Sharky's Machine (1981), Driving Miss Daisy (1989), Outbreak (1995), Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns (2008), Life as We Know It (2010), Contagion (2011) and Baby Driver (2017) Covington, in metro Atlanta, has been the location for a slew of film and television productions, including the top-rated TV series The Vampire Diaries and In the Heat of the Night. The city of Atlanta has long served as a filming location for various genres of films, including action, drama, and comedy. The New York Times recognized the city's horror and zombie-themed film production in 2011. Films shot outside Metro Atlanta. Crawfordville has been host to more than eight feature films and television movies, including Get Low, Sweet Home Alabama, The Neon Bible, Stars and Bars, and Coward of the County. Savannah has been host to dozens of feature film and television projects: The Last Song, The Conspirator, The Legend of Bagger Vance, Forrest Gump, The Gift, Glory, Forces of Nature, The General’s Daughter, and The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water. Columbus hosted The Fighting Temptations as well as We Were Soldiers, Survive the Night, and The Green Berets Rome hosted Sweet Home Alabama and Remember the Titans, The Mule, and Black Widow. Americus was host to the TV movie To Dance with the White Dog. The small town of Juliette was revitalized when Fried Green Tomatoes was largely shot there. Sherwood Pictures produced the Christian theme films Flywheel, Facing the Giants, Fireproof and Courageous, all filmed in and around Albany. The American post-apocalyptic zombie comedy Zombieland amusement park scenes were filmed at Wild Adventures theme park in Valdosta. Television Shows Filmed in Georgia The Walking Dead is shot nearly entirely in Georgia. The first season used many locations in and around Atlanta, and subsequent seasons have moved to a 120 acres (0.49 km2) lot outside of Senoia and additional locations nearby.[20][21] Stranger Things was principally filmed in Jackson as a stand-in for the fictional Hawkins, Indiana, with other nearby areas serving as other sets.[22] A number of Adult Swim series, such as Lazor Wulf, Squidbillies, and Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell, are produced out of Atlanta; the FXX animated series Archer is also created in Atlanta.   2019 Georgia film boycott In response to the heartbeat bill being signed into law, some production companies and individuals announced that they would be boycotting Georgia entirely. In contrast, others said they would continue filming in the state but donate money to organizations fighting the bill. Disney, Netflix, WarnerMedia, AMC Networks, and Viacom are among the boycotters. Some production companies that have announced they will continue filming in Georgia and donate money to organizations fighting the heartbeat bill include Sony Pictures Entertainment and NBC Universal.  

Netflix Pale Blue Eye movie starring Christian Bale is now casting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Netflix Pale Blue Eye casting directors are now casting, actors, models, and influencers to work on scenes filming in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania this November to mid-February 2021. Producers are seeking and hiring the following types: Background actors Stand-ins Photo Doubles About Netflix's Pale Blue Eye: Netflix is definitely bringing in impressive and groundbreaking films and series to their streaming platform and we're sure this one will be no different.  Today we're going to take a look at Netflix's upcoming film, Pale Blue Eye starring Christian Bale. Deadline reports the Netflix movie will be directed by Scott Cooper and will mark a reunion for Cooper and Bale. Cooper previously directed Hostiles in 2017, which starred Bale, who played US Army cavalry officer Capt. Joseph Blacker. Landor is called to West Point Academy in 1830 to investigate a series of murders that have taken place on the academy grounds. He is joined in his investigation by a young cadet by the name of Edgar Allan Poe. Cooper’s screenplay was written based on a novel by Louis Bayard for which the film is titled.   According to IMDB, the movie's storyline is: "At West Point Academy in 1830, the calm of an October evening is shattered by the discovery of a young cadet's body swinging from a rope just off the parade grounds. An apparent suicide is not unheard of in a harsh regimen like West Point's, but the next morning, an even greater horror comes to light. Someone has stolen into the room where the body lay and removed the heart."   This is the third collaboration between Scott Cooper and Christian Bale. They previously worked together on Out of the Furnace and Hostiles. Cross Creek Pictures and Streamline Global Group are producing the project with an anticipated budget of $55 million. How to apply? To audition for the new Netflix movie, check out the casting call breakdown below. Netflix Pale Blue Eye Casting Calls and Acting Auditions 'The Pale Blue Eye' Core Extras CORE MALE EXTRAS AGES 18-25 STILL NEEDED ON THE PALE BLUE EYE!  Starring Oscar winner Christian Bale (The Dark Knight, The Fighter) & Harry Melling (The Queen’s Gambit). Directed by Scott Cooper (Crazy Heart, Out of the Furnace)  The Pale Blue Eye takes place in 1830 at a military academy where a veteran detective attempts to solve a series of murders with help from a cadet who will later become world-famous author, Edgar Allen Poe. Seeking Men Ages 18-25 to portray Cadets.  Must have Waist sizes 34 or larger. No Taller than 6’2. IMPORTANT INFO!!!! 1. Filming in Pittsburgh weekdays from end of Nov–Mid-Feb. Pay is $168 for 12 hours. Expect 12hr work-days. We need Men with GREAT availability to work 5-8 days in that timespan. 2. There will be a MANDATORY Bootcamp on 11/22 & 11/23 to learn marches & drills. 3. Covid testing with Production will be required prior to Bootcamp, Fitting & scheduled work dates. Covid testing pays $50 when not working. 4. MEN WILL BE EXPECTED TO LET THEIR HAIR AND SIDEBURNS GROW. Our Hair & Makeup team will trim to match the time period.  Must be willing to shave facial hair, if needed 5. NO face, neck, chest or hand tattoos. No visible piercings. 6. Looking for Men with 34+ inch waists and 42+ inch suit/chest 7. In line with the film industry standard for a safe workplace for all personnel, this production will require all performing artists (including background talent) and crew members in the performance zone to be vaccinated, and to provide proof to the Health and Safety Department before their first day of work. Click Here to Apply Netflix 'The Pale Blue Eye' Casting Call Netflix Feature Film, The Pale Blue Eye, seeking paid extras in Pittsbugh. Starring Oscar winner Christian Bale (The Dark Knight, The Fighter) and Harry Melling (The Queen’s Gambit). Directed by Scott Cooper (Crazy Heart, Out of the Furnace) The Pale Blue Eye takes place in 1830 at a military academy where a veteran detective attempts to solve a series of murders with help from a cadet who will later become world famous author, Edgar Allen Poe. Seeking: Seeking Men ages 18 - 45 to portray cadets and officers. Experience with marching or drills is a plus or military (former or active), guard, reserves, ROTC, police, marching bands, dancers, runners, etc. are encouraged to apply. Important Info: Filming in Pittsburgh Weekdays from end of November to mid-February. Pay is $168 for 12 hours. Expect 12 hour work-days. We need men with great availability to work 5 - 12 days in that timespan. There will be a mandatory bootcamp on 11/22 and 11/23 to learn marches and drills. Covid Testing with production will be required prior to bootcamp, fitting and scheduled work dats, Covid Testing pays $50 when not working. Men will be expected to let their hair and sideburns grow. Our hair and makeup team will trim to match the time period. Must be willing to shave facial hair, if needed. No face, neck, chest or hand tattoos. No visible piercings. Lean builds. Physiques were slim in the 1830s. Suit sizes 36-42 and waists 30 - 36. This production of The Pale Blue Eye is committed to the safety and well-being of all team members, both in front of and behind the camera, by implementing careful health and safety protocols in line with the film industry standard for a safe workplace for all personnel, this production will require all performing artists (including background talent) and crew members in the performance zone to be vaccinated, and to provide proof to the health and safety department before their first day of work. 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When news broke that Disney star Michael Mantenuto had committed suicide the entertainment industry was shocked. But many people did not know at the former actor joined the military concert overseas fighting ISIS in both Iraq and in Syria with the US special forces. While the actor is best known for the movie Miracle about the US hockey team, police found the star in his car in Washington state dead from a gunshot wound. According to the coroner, the University of Maine graduate shot himself in the head. However, his family believes his suicide can be attributed to his time fighting ISIS. Michael left Hollywood in 2010 to join the US Army's special forces. During his most recent appointment, he was sent on Operation Inherent Resolve, with the mission of fighting ISIS in Syria and Iraq, according to TMZ. Family members revealed that after he returned from the tour, Mantenuto had changed.  'Something happened over there. He saw something,' his family said. 

It would cost billions of dollars if America really had to save Matt Damon's life over and over again. Some actors are type casted. This could be a good or bad thing. For Jaleel White, being typecasted has forced the actor to forever be known as Steve Urkel. But, for Matt Damon, nearly every movie he stars in, Damon is getting rescued. So, if you have ever wondered how much it would cost to save Matt Damon over and over again, one Quora user asked the same exact question, and apparently there's an answer. [caption id="attachment_96076" align="aligncenter" width="500"] LaCameraChiara / Shutterstock.com[/caption] According to one user's estimates, this is what all those search parties and interplanetary expeditions would have cost. Movie Budgets Courage under Fire: $46m Saving Private Ryan: $70m Titan AE: $75m Syriana: $50m Green Zone: $100m Elysium: $115m Interstellar: $165m The Martian: $108m TOTAL: $729m Fictional Costs My estimates, costs are in 2015 currency Courage Under Fire (Gulf War 1 helicopter rescue): $300k Saving Private Ryan (WW2 Europe search party): $100k Titan AE (Earth evacuation spaceship): $200B Syriana (Middle East private security return flight): $50k Green Zone (US Army transport from Middle East): $50k Elysium (Space station security deployment and damages): $100m Interstellar (Interstellar spaceship): $500B The Martian (Mars mission): $200B TOTAL: $900B plus change Notes Movie marketing costs are not included Only movies where Matt Damon acted are included Making the Matt Damon movies has cost about 0.1% of the "real" cost to actually send him on all of these business trips His movie gross takings so far are about $2.7B, which is about 40% of the cheapest proposed trip to Mars, as proposed by the Mars One team. Luckily, this it's only a movie, otherwise America would have given up a long time ago. What do you think? Share with us your thoughts on Matt Damon in the comments below!