ATLwood: Are thieves targeting local TV and film productions?

Filming Updates and Castings
? >> If you’re an extra on the set of Neighbors 2, do not post pics of prop weed to your Instagram account. 
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? >> “Empire” creator Lee Daniels’ new music-themed show “Star,” will begin shooting in ATL this December. 
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?  >> Moon River Studios is still a work in progress, but the soon-to-be largest studio project in the country’s already booking productionshttp://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2015/10/20/moon-river-studios-to-produce-james-brown.html?ana=e_du_pap&s=article_du&ed=2015-10-20&u=+ti6UjcKWiuaXrWys1F5EA01d62356&t=1445368726.
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? >> Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 has kicked off pre-production in ATL. 
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? >> Looks like https://www.google.com/url?q=https://deadline.com/2015/10/thor-ragnarok-alien-prequel-to-shoot-in-australia-government-incentives-1201590391/&sa=U&ved=0CAgQFjABahUKEwiO2ZuI7djIAhXJKCYKHS04D7s&client=internal-uds-cse&usg=AFQjCNFQANgDC85ECOC3k1HdpSV9oCFCPQThor: Ragnarok won’t be filmed in ATL, but is heading to another “A.” 
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? Sightings 
? >> Rick Grimes  Andrew Lincoln spent some time at the Oakhurst Porchfest, and hung out with the people. Apparently, he may also be a fan of CrossFit Terminus.
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? >> Guardians own Chris Pratt is down in Savannah with Octavia Spencer, filming their 2016 flick, Passengers. Here’s some photographic proof.
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? >> Clint Eastwood’s in town filming Sully, and his son came along for the ride. 
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? >> One word: Oprah. She’s in town filming “Greenleaf,” but surprised Imara Canady’s viewing party for “Belief.” ======
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? Deals, Payoffs, and Lawsuits
? >> The City of Atlanta has launched a program to give residents training and direct workforce access to Georgia’s growing film industry.
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? >> Another week; another lawsuit involving the Greg Allman biopic, Midnight Rider. 
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? Miscellany
? >> Are thieves targeting local TV and film productions? 
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? >> The first Hunger Games-inspired theme park could be coming to Georgia. 
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? >> “I consider Atlanta my home market. I will always look at Atlanta with all my projects, and if there’s a possibility to shoot here, I try to shoot here as much as I can.”
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? >> Bet you weren’t ready for this “In the Heat of the Night” reunion photo ... 
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? >> Augusta wants in on the state’s film industry boom. 
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? >> In the lead-up to Stars Wars Episode — VII: The Force Awakens, theaters across the country will host Stars Wars Saturdays marathons. Only one theater in the metro area is taking part. 
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? Have any tips? Sightings? Encounters? Pictures? Filming news? I need ‘em! Drop me a line: gavin.godfrey at creativeloafing.com; or send me a tweet at @WriteGavinWrite