Georgia state legislators have introduced a bill that would make changes to the state’s film tax credit. WABE business reporter Marlon Hyde talks with Jewel about House Bill 1180.

One thing you can’t say about Gary Anthony Williams is that he isn’t staying busy. From voice-acting to live-action, among his 256 (and counting) IMDB credits are “The Boondocks,” “Malcolm in the Middle,” “Doc McStuffins,” and “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.” Gary shares his acting origin story, going from Fayetteville to Atlanta to Los Angeles, and explains how he incorporates family and community into his role as “Pops” in the animated Disney series “Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur.”

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Delta partners with African American Film Critics Association

Actor Carl Weathers died January 30




This episode of The Boom was produced by Kevin Rinker and Jewel Wicker. Additional production and editing by Scotty Crowe. Original music by Matt Owen.




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Georgia state legislators have introduced a bill that would make changes to the state’s film tax credit. WABE business reporter Marlon Hyde talks with Jewel about <a href="https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66775" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">House Bill 1180</a>.One thing you can’t say about <a href="https://www.instagram.com/garyanthonywilliams/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gary Anthony Williams</a> is that he isn’t staying busy. From voice-acting to live-action, among his 256 (and counting) IMDB credits are “The Boondocks,” “Malcolm in the Middle,” “Doc McStuffins,” and “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.” Gary shares his acting origin story, going from Fayetteville to Atlanta to Los Angeles, and explains how he incorporates family and community into his role as “Pops” in the animated Disney series “<a href="https://disneynow.com/shows/marvels-moon-girl-and-devil-dinosaur" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur</a>.”Mentioned this episode:<a href="https://deadline.com/2024/02/african-american-film-critics-association-delta-air-lines-partner-black-history-month-flight-film-collection-1235812901/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Delta partners with African American Film Critics Association</a><a href="https://www.wabe.org/carl-weathers-linebacker-turned-actor-atlanta-filmed-in-the-heat-of-the-night-star-dies/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Actor Carl Weathers died January 30</a> This episode of The Boom was produced by Kevin Rinker and Jewel Wicker. Additional production and editing by Scotty Crowe. Original music by Matt Owen. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.wabe.org/theboom" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wabe.org/theboom</a>

From WABE Studios, a weekly look at Atlanta’s growing film and television industry, through trending topics and origin stories of local filmmakers, cast, and crew. Hosted by entertainment and culture reporter Jewel Wicker.

From WABE Studios, a weekly look at Atlanta’s growing film and television industry, through trending topics and origin stories of local filmmakers, cast, and crew. Hosted by entertainment and culture reporter Jewel Wicker.