BEGIN IN ATLANTA Start your film journey in Atlanta , a hotbed for pop culture favorites like “The Walking Dead,” along with blockbusters such as “Black Panther” and “Spider-Man: Homecoming.” The film locations are as diverse as the city itself. From Clark Atlanta University , where Nick Cannon fought to be recognized as the best drummer on campus in “Drumline,” to the Georgia Aquarium , where “Alvin and the Chipmunks: Road Chip” was filmed, the number of pit stops to make on your movie trek are plentiful. Stop by the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta, where Captain America and his Avengers allies had their epic showdown in “Captain America: Civil War.” Then, stroll through Piedmont Park . Spend the day at Atlanta’s largest greenspace and check out where “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” and “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues” were filmed. Consider taking time to explore locations from Donald Glover’s award-winning FX series, “Atlanta.” Visit The Original J.R. Crickets on North Avenue, where Paper Boi gets his “lemon pepper wet,” or see the Cobb Civic Center , where he plays a celebrity basketball game. The Atlanta Marriott Marquis hosted Jennifer Lawrence and “The Hunger Games” cast during the popular sequel, “Catching Fire.” Since its opening in 1985, the hotel’s distinctive architecture by John Portman has caught the eye of many filmmakers. It served as the backdrop for the victors’ Capitol Housing in “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,” too – remember Johanna Mason’s infamous elevator scene? Beyond Panem, Denzel Washington’s character had a drink in the hotel lobby in “Flight,” and scenes from “Spider-Man: Homecoming” were also filmed on the premises. The Swan House at the Atlanta History Center was another backdrop for “The Hunger Games” series. The former residence of the Inman family, it was built in 1928 by architect Philip Trammell Shutze, and its majestic, stately design made it feel like home for President Snow’s mansion in “Catching Fire” and “Mockingjay: Part 1.” With its timeless Beaux-Arts architecture, The Georgian Terrace has been an iconic landmark in Atlanta for decades. Beyond its historical allure, the hotel has also taken center stage in a variety of films, ranging from 1974’s “Cockfighter” to modern-day comedies such as “Identity Thief,” “The Change-Up,” and “Die Hart.” 90 #EXPLOREGEORGIA CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: SWAN HOUSE AT ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER/ANDREA DAVID; PIEDMONT PARK/ANDREA DAVID; ATLANTA/ANDREA DAVID
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