Jayne Mansfield's Car

Hello movie fans.  Yesterday as I walked to work I notice several trailers lined up along  the side of the road just outside the Inman Park MARTA Station.  I inquired what movie was being shot and that's when they told me Jayne Mansfield's Car.  You've got to be kidding.  Never before has Back to One Been so close to Hollywood celebrities.  Don't get me wrong, we are far from Star fuckers, but we do enjoy the talent of celebrity.  Considering the celebrities in question are Kevin Bacon, Robert Duvall, Dennis Quiad and Billy Bob Thorton.  Well let's just say... It's more then exciting to walk by their trailers twice a day.  I am hoping to run into one of these fine actors to or from work maybe I can find out what Kevin Bacon like at craft services.  If any of the three people who read this know of someone on the production I would love to get an interview for Back to One.

Three Stooges in Atlanta

“Three Stooges” movie plans kids’ casting call

9:11 pm May 26, 2011, by Jennifer Brett

“The Three Stooges,” which has been filming in Atlanta, needs talented youngsters for a big scene. The Farrelly brothers film will star Will Sasso, Chris Diamantopoulos, Sean Hayes, Jane Lynch and Larry David

Amanda needs a new pair of shoes

As suspected those crazy kids at Peachtree and 5th are at it again. A few weeks ago Back to one gave you the scoop about their newest venture In Amanda's Shoes. As many of you know i ain't cheap to make a movie, it's also not impossible to raise the kind of money this quickly growing production company needs to get reach their $50,000.

To all of you out there if you know of anyone who is looking to invest in films please make a donation that would help Amanda get a new pair of shoes.

Every contribution helps even $10 will bring them one step closer to their goal of $50,000. I'm sure one of you wants to be, or knows someone who wants to be a movie producer. Now is your chance.

Greatest Marriage Proposal EVER!!!

Back to oNe is happy to bring you The Best Marriage Proposal Ever, which happens to be the best Movie Trailer Ever! This was done right here in Georgia.

The Promotion Preview Party

Hello everyone. Back to 1 is back, with some inside scoop from the preview party of the Peathree & 5th short film, The Promotion.

This past Wednesday the Atlanta based short film The Promotion had a preview party for the cast, crew and a few invited guest. The event was held in the Club House of 805 Peachtree and production company Peachtree & 5th celebrated the viewing of their film in style.

The Promotion, filmed last summer featured yours truly as Alex, one of the gay best friends to the heroin, Amanda.

Speaking relatively objectively, The Promotion a pretty funny movie. The story is engaging, the charecters are relatable and Jackie Costello is wonderful as Amanda. She is quirky, cute and lovable; everything you want in your leading lady. The film has been submitted to Cannes Film Festival so fingers crossed kids.  My onscreen film debut at Cannes, not gonna lie, kind excited!

The fact the The Promotion is showing at Cannes is wonderful, send out good thoughts that it is well recieved. but that was not the big news of the evening. The big announcement was made by Melissa Ewing and Edwin Navas, who make up Peachtree & 5th.  The Promotion, is being made into a feature length film, starring Jackie Costello as Amanda.

Right now there is no word yet as to who will be joining Jackie in the feature version, entitled In Amanda's Shoes, but I'm sure Peachtree & 5th will bring together magic as usual and put together a great film.  Crossing my fingers for an audition.  Since the film is in pre-production for now all I can say is it's Back to 1 for Jackie Costello and 5th & Peachtree.

The Promotion

Back to 1 is proud to present a trailer from Atlanta production company 5th & Peachtree. Their law comedy entitled The Promotion has been selected by the Short Film Corner of the Cannes Film Festival 2011 which will take place in May:

http://www.shortfilmcorner.com/sfcfilm/filmfiche2.Aspx?id=53589950

I hope you enjoy this clip.

August Osage County

EW.Com has reported that the Tracy Letts play August Osage County will be turned into a major motion picture staring Julia Robers and Meryl Streep.

Before you see it on the big screen go to the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta to see it on stage. August Osage is one of the best piece of American Theatre I have seen in a long time. Every character is so brilliantly written, it is truly a masterpiece. Now, take this amazing script and add a flawless cast you and you have theatre gold. Alliance Theatre Artistic Director Susan Booth has assembled one of the most amazing cast that Atlanta has seen. We have seen these actors together on stage before, but never like this. All of them seemed to be playing against type and yet their roles fit them like a glove.

I encourage everyone to run no really run to the Alliance to see this amazing show featuring Atlanta actors and heavy hitter Brenda Bynum, Jill Jane Clements, Tess Malis Kinkad,Chris Kayser, Del Hamilton, Richard Garner, Courtney Patterson, Carolyn Cook, Bart Hansard, Joe Knezevich, Bethany Anne Lind and Diany Rodriguez.

There are so some shows were you can say oh well it was good and this person was amazing, but every person who stepped foot on that stage brought pure magic. The set was another major player in this tour de force. A two story house that lived and breathed helped ad to the tension and the comedy of this amazing work.

Now I won't spoil anything for those who have never seen the show but at the end of each act I found my self speechless. This show reminds me why I love theatre and has reengaged me in the Atlanta theatre community. Thank you Susan and the cast of August Osage County for making me fall in love with theatre all over again.

Wonder Woman

So it's not being filmed in Atlanta but it is Wonder Woman and I love good super heroes. So here is a look at the new vamped Wonder Woman costume for NBC new series.

Where Are They Now: Beloved 1980s Movie Characters

Some more work from Atlanta based writer Brian Work. A Where are they now? spoof.

Step Off in Store Now!

Good News.  Back to one has an update on Lionsgate's STEP OFF is in stores now.   The team is planning to  shoot their next film this summer.  Here is a list of the best and safe places to pick up the film. 

BUY IT

Walmart.com

Target.com

Best buy.com

Amazon.com

WATCH IT (VOD)

Time Warner Cable

Comcast

Cox Cable

RENT IT

Netflix

blockbuster

Redbox

Teen Wolf

Most of us remember the Hit 80's movie Teen Wolf starring Michael J Fox as, well a teenage werewolf. It was the 80's we were much simpler people then. Of course that hit movie was turned into a some what less memorable Saturday Morning Cartoon




Now it's 2011 and the wolf is back, but this time MTV is rebooting the series as a live action series. Back to 1 happened on the set of the MTV show this Friday. The crew had taken over the parking lot of Lenox Mall in Atlanta, GA on Friday Night. The scene I witnessed was with DYLAN O'BRIEN who plays Scott's best friend, Stiles and TYLER HOECHLIN whoplays Derek Hale, who seems to be the antagonist of sorts. No sign of the shows lead Tyler Posey (no relation).  They drove around the parking lot a few times and parked.  Not the most exciting scene but Back to 1 was there. 

Something interesting  we learned.  When ever the reset the car back to one.  It was always a driver who did it.  The actors drove the car from the start point and then hit their mark.  The reset was always done by a driver.

Since I was not invited onset and really just an onlooker, which I thought pretty cool. Not much to report. I did happen to snap a photo from on set that I did want to share with you all.

Learn more about the stars of MTV's Teen Wolf

Want to be in a Movie?

The Dolly Parton & Queen Latifa movie Joyful Noise is in full production and you can be in the movie.  AJC Reporter  Jennifer Brett has more details.

Dolly Parton & Queen Latifah hit Atlanta

From The AJC, The Buzz by Jennifer Brett

Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah are in the Poncey-Highland area today, working on their film “Joyful Noise,” where they play two women who work to save a gospel choir that has hit hard times. Courtney Vance stars as the minister.

Jennifer Garner shoots The Odd Life of Timothy Green

From Decatur Minute
Although they have been filming the last week or so around Forest Hills Elementary School, “The Odd Life of Timothy Green” has officially begun shooting here in Decatur today. They will be on location all day today and then back at the end of next week to wrap up.

If anyone is working on the shoot or knows how we might be able to get on set for some interviews or behind-the-scenes look at this film hit us up at backtoonega@gmail.com

The Change-Up at Turner Field

Jason Bateman and Ryan Reynold's new film The Change-Up did some filming at Turner Field this past November.  A comedy in which a married guy switches bodies with his best friend in order to woo his co-worker.

It's great that all of these stars are here in Atlanta now.  There are movies being filmed in and around Atlanta all the time.  We need your help on getting the scoop.  Back to 1 would like to get on set and interview actors, extras, directors, producer, craft services, grips whomever.  We want to provide a behind-the-scenes look at like on set and get folks excited about films done right here in Georgia.  Doesn't have to be big films either, could be an independent film, a TV series, web-series.  If you're watching it and it was done in Georgia we want to know about it. 

Thanks in advance for your help.

Matt Damon Jude Law hits CDC hits with Contagion

Our sources have been telling us about this one for months.  Sorry we are just now getting it up.  The new Matt Damon, Jude Law film Contagion was filmed at the CDC in Atlanta.  The bio-drama as stars Kate Winslet, Gwyneth Paltrow and Laurence Fishburne.  We are hoping to speak with some folks at the CDC to see if they had any star sightings. 

In the meantime, get more on Contagion from Jennifer Brett

Atlanta Jewish Film Festival

If you have not had a chance to see any of the films in this years Atlanta Jewish Film Festival. It's not to late. The Festival ends Feb 27

Be Sure to check out

Gay Days
The dramatic evolution of the gay and lesbian community in Israel as told through the eyes of Yair Qedar, the editor of Israel's first GLBT newspaper. Includes rare archival materials and interviews with major cultural figures and activists.

Paris Return
In this gentle, wryly humorous observational documentary, an aging Parisian gay couple bicker and share life passions as ill health starts to slow the elder partner, stirring longings to return home to Israel.

Peep World
A dysfunctional Jewish family’s most shameful exploits are revealed on the eve of a birthday celebration for the patriarch in this dark comedy. Co-starring Ron Rifkin, Ben Schwartz, Sarah Silverman, Michael C. Hall, Rainn Wilson, Kate Mara and Lesley Ann Warren.

Super Villains in Love

Ah Valentine's Day. A day to show that special someone just how much you care. Dinner, the exchange of gifts and then the exchange of fluids, if the gift is good. Super Villains are no different then you and me. They poison scanky bitches one glass of wine at a time.

This Funny or Die clip was Written, Directed and features by Atlanta artist Brian Work. Let us know what you think. We hope to bring you more of Mr. Work's work.

Super Villains in Love: Valentine's Day - watch more funny videos

X-Men First Class Trailer

It's here the new trailer for X-Men First Class. Parts of this film were shot in Georgia so Back to 1 is giving you a look at this hot new trailer.

Let's take this mess to Broadway!

Normally this blog is looking at movies being recently filmed in and around Atlanta.  Today we could not help but pause and talk about a film that has been turned into a stage play, in fact three movies that have been turned into one stage play.  Bring it On: The Musical at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, GA.

I have had the pleasure of seeing this show more than once and each time it get's better and better. Our sister blog The 4 O' Clock Dance Break did a review during it's previews.  We have had a chance to see it since it has opened and there have been some major changes.  Scenes being moved around, lines getting a tweek here and there, but the magic is still there. The cast is cheering harder and flying higher then ever.  It's truly amazing to see actors and dancers become cheerleaders and vise verse. Going to the theatre last night was an experience.  I can not tell you how much fun we had, it was ridiculous. The actors in the show really do Bring it On.  The character of Skylar the bitch Truman cheerleader is played to perfection. Twig, the super cool but kinda nerdy guy who falls for the chunky girl Bridget pure insanity and I mean that in the best possible way.  I loved them both. So if you have not see Bring it On: The musical what are waiting for. Parents grab your kids, squads get on out there and cheer, dance crews move!  You only have until Feb 20 to see the show before they take that this mess to Broadway!

The cast of Bring it On: The Musical

Interview -Step Off Producer Bennie Swint

 Back to 1 was able to sit down with Step Off Producer Bennie Swint and get some insight into film making, a great story and working with Lions Gate.

Back to 1:What was the inspiration for Battle/ “Step off”?
Bennie: The Inspiration for the film came from the documentary "Beatmakers"
about Hip-hop beatmakers.

Back to 1: Why the name change from Battle to Step Off?

Bennie:  The studio wanted to change it to market to an young urban audience.

Back to 1:What did you learn from making Step Off?
Bennie: It takes a village...... Making a film is not a one man show,  You can't control everything, so sometime you have to step to side and let the universe do it's thing.

 

Back to 1: What makes a great story?

Bennie: Don't know, Still trying figure that out....

 

Back to 1: If you could tell anyone’s story who’s would it be?
Bennie: God.....

 

Back to 1: What film maker would you most like to work with?
 Bennie: Everybody,  I'm a fan of a lot of people so i can't just name one....

Back to 1: What was it like working with Lions Gate?
Bennie: Don't know, They let their lawyers do the deal. This deal was all
about paperwork.... Very non Hollywood...

 

 

Back to 1: What’s up next for you?

Bennie: We have several projects in development, We just have the right
project to launch next....
 
Back to 1:What advice do you have for anyone going into the film business?

Bennie: Don't  do it....

"Battle" Official Trailer 2010 Laron Austin [HD]

Back to 1 takes a look at Battle.  It was shot right here in Atlanta. As things go in Hollywood things change especially once you get in bed with companies like Lions Gate. Take a look at the trailer for Battle.




After months of negotiation the film was picked up by Lions Gate and got a flashy new trailer and a brand new title Step Off.





Look for Step Off on DVD March 15.

Battle

While working and growing The 4PM Dance Break it accrued to me that there was so much more out there.  That's why I am launching Back to 1 your behind the scenes look at T.V. and Film being shot in  and around Atlanta and beyond.

Our first post takes a look the movie Battle, Directed by Laron Austin.  Filmed in Atlanta, Battle is a coming of age drama about an unknown producer, Jackson (Jack Da Rippa) Wayne who pursues his passion for composing music.  The film stars Conrad Clifton , Onira Tares, Chris Burns and Taurean Blacque of Hill Street Blues and Rocky II fame.

Just recently the film was picked up by Lionsgate and is scheduled for a DVD release on March 15, 2011.  Take a look at the trailer for Battle