Atlanta Quickly Becoming The East Coast Version Of Hollywood
For a long time, if you wanted to become a star you made the trek to Hollywood. That is quickly changing. Atlanta and the surrounding area is now a hub for the entertainment industry, as is all of Georgia. Shows and movies are now clambering to film in the heart of the South. This year alone the economic impact of the entertainment industry in Atlanta has topped over six billion dollars and there is no sign of it slowing. Pinewood Studios, where Ant Man was filmed, has been a major contributor. Of course you can’t forget AMC’s hit series The Walking Dead which as had a huge affect on the state. One of the major affects of the new thriving industry is the number of job opportunities the shows and movies provide. Ant Man alone provided more than 3,500 much needed jobs to Georgians. Many new series and movies are slated to film in Georgia this year, including Netflix’s original
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