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Bold Journey sits down with Sydney Gates of Columbus, GA, for an inside look at her path in film, the creative drive behind her work, and how she plans to make a lasting impact on the industry.

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline.

Dan Trachtenberg’s Predator: Badlands is now opening to $40M — a record domestic debut for the 20th Century Studios’ 38-year-old Predator franchise.

The suspense as to who won one of the year’s lowest-grossing weekends has ended, and it was Universal/Blumhouse’s Black Phone 2 all along coming in with $8.3 million, off 35% from the frame before, after a Sunday of $2.36M, down 33% from Saturday.

The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) team specialized in empowering arts and culture, Georgia Council for the Arts, today announced the recipients of fiscal year 2026 Vibrant Communities and Cultural Facilities competitive grant awards to support organizations across the state, including in rural communities.

The glitz and glam of Hollywood capture the attention of Americans starting from an early age.

Sony and Crunchyroll know how to speak to their followers directly. They kicked off the campaign at Anime Expo Los Angeles in July which included a MAPPA panel (they produced the movie) and activations on the expo floor with MAPPA and Crunchyroll booths and Pochita walkabout and photo ops.

All of the locations in the film were shot in east Alabama, Columbus, or the Chattahooche Valley, including prominent locations such as the Chattahoochee RiverWalk and the Columbus “Rainbow Tunnel”. The film also received the top prize for the inaugural Columbus Film Fund Local Filmmakers Grant, and Rowe stated the team was “over the moon with it.”

Blumhouse bounces back with a solid sequel to a beloved fan original with no overpriced gimmicks ala M3GAN 2.0. Finally, a year where every other studio has rallied in some form or shape with horror, Blumhouse rightly gets its due.

Miller was also passionate about his alma mater, the University of Georgia. He helped shine a light on college filmmakers from across the state. The Back Light Student Film Festival recognized his talent and dedication to the world of cinema.