Georgia is where silver screens shine brighter than peaches, and blockbuster films and TV find their home.
By Ryan J. Dennis | Peach Pop Five There are movies you watch, and then there are movies you survive. Ric Roman Waugh’s latest film, Shelter, falls firmly into the latter category. From its opening moments, the film refuses to behave the way trailers, formulas, or expectations suggest it should. It does not ease you […]
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By Ryan J. Dennis | Peach Pop Five According to the Georgia Film Office, Amazon MGM Studios’ “Oh. What. Fun.” was filmed in Georgia and will be released on December 3, 2025. Led by the legendary Michelle Pfeiffer, “Oh. What. Fun.” follows Claire Clauster, the mom who does it all—perfectly frosted cookies, beautifully wrapped gifts,
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P-Valley star Shannon Thornton is stepping into the holiday spotlight with Finding Joy, Tyler Perry’s newest romantic drama premiering November 5, 2025, on Prime Video. In the film, Thornton plays Joy, a gifted New York fashion designer whose career and confidence are constantly overshadowed by her demanding boss. When her friends Ashley (Brittany S. Hall)
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Director James Gunn has been actively sharing behind-the-scenes looks at his highly anticipated film, ‘Superman,’ providing fans with an intimate view of the production process and the vision guiding the new DC Universe. These glimpses have offered exciting insights into the movie’s tone, scale, and dedicated craftsmanship, particularly highlighting the groundbreaking use of virtual production.
When Randy Davidson reflects on the success of Georgia’s film and TV industry, he doesn’t just talk in box office numbers or production tax incentives—he talks about community. That sense of belonging and pride was front and center at a recent gathering hosted by Davidson, the founder of Georgia Entertainment, where creatives, industry stakeholders, and
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As the entertainment industry continues to navigate shifting viewer habits, streaming demands, and the aftermath of recent labor strikes, Georgia remains a consistent presence in film and television production. According to the Georgia Film Office, more than a dozen projects are currently in production across the state, spanning scripted series, documentaries, and reality shows. This
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LOS ANGELES — Eddie Murphy, Keke Palmer, and Pete Davidson headline the high-octane action-comedy The Pickup, debuting globally on Prime Video on August 6, 2025. Directed by Tim Story (Barbershop, Ride Along, The Blackening), The Pickup follows a pair of mismatched armored truck drivers, Russell (Murphy) and Travis (Davidson), whose routine cash pickup takes a
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EAST POINT, Ga. – ArtsXchange, South Fulton Arts (SFA), and the BronzeLens Film Festival are joining forces to host Art in Action, a free community event celebrating the transformative power of artists in shaping Atlanta’s cultural landscape. The evening will feature four locally made documentary shorts followed by a discussion with filmmakers and community leaders.
Beloved comedian and radio host Rickey Smiley debuts his first stand-up special in over a decade, exclusively on Hulu. Rickey Smiley is making his highly anticipated return to stand-up comedy with Fool-ish, his first comedy special in more than ten years, set to premiere exclusively on Hulu on May 30, 2024. Known for his larger-than-life
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The excitement surrounding Georgia’s booming entertainment industry reached new heights on Thursday, March 20, as Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens hosted Georgia Film Day at City Hall. This flagship event marked the grand finale of the inaugural Georgia Film Week, a celebration organized by the Georgia Production Partnership (GPP) in honor of the organization’s 30th anniversary. Over the past three decades, GPP has
