GEORGIA ENTERTAINMENT NEWS — Georgia studios Crafty Apes (visual effects) and Moonshine Post-Production (post services) have collaborated on the production of AMC Networks original series, “Lodge 49″ — the new series will debut on Monday, August 6 at 10pm EST.

Crafty Apes handled on-set supervision and all of the visual effects for the series. Moonshine Post handled real-time playback solutions, dailies and key deliverables for the project.

RAPID TV NEWS — Georgia-based studios Crafty Apes and Moonshine Post-Production have collaborated on the production of AMC Networks original series, Lodge 49.

Lodge 49 is a modern fable set in Long Beach, Calif about a disarmingly optimistic local ex-surfer, Dud (Wyatt Russell), who’s drifting after the death of his father and collapse of the family business. Dud finds himself on the doorstep of a rundown fraternal lodge where a middle-aged plumbing salesman, Ernie (Brent Jennings), welcomes him into a world of cheap beer, easy camaraderie and the promise of alchemical mysteries that may — or may not — put Dud on the path to recover the idyllic life he’s lost. The series was produced almost entirely in Georgia.

WXIA-11 Alive, “The A-Scene” — The DeKalb Entertainment Commission hosted a workshop for those interested in learning about live streaming, shout casting and e-sports.

VAIL DAILY — Alex Guthrie has a hit song called "Colorado," but when he takes the stage in Eagle as part of ShowDown Town on Thursday, July 26, it will be his first time performing in the state. 

ON TAP MAGAZINE, WASHINGTON D.C. — For more than 20 years, John Driskell Hopkins has crafted country music hits garnering worldwide praise and respect. Popularly known for his role as one of the founding members of the Grammy Award winning Zac Brown Band, Hopkins has many tricks up his sleeve that may come as a surprise to the occasional country listener. While on the road during their seventh tour, which stops in DC at the Nationals Park, Hopkins opened up to On Tap about his new John Driskell Hopkins Band, burdens of balancing his life, and his deep roots in performing that led to his self-proclaimed and widely accepted title of entertainer.

WXIA-11 ALIVE, "THE A SCENE" — And remember that local singer Jennifer Hudson surprised during that commercial as he shot in Atlanta's Woodruff Park? Well Alex Guthrie is now a rising star and is even opening for Smashmouth in Atlanta this week at the Coca-Cola Roxy. We talk to him about his music and career today on the A-Scene! 

WRIC-8 NEWS, RICHMOND — The kittens, both spayed females, are two-months-old. Cosima is black with a white patch, and Zander is a tabby. 

Tabitha Treloar with the Richmond SPCA says that black kittens have a tendency to stay longer at the adoption center. Treloar added that many of their fosters say that among the litter of kittens, the black ones are usually the most friendly and affectionate. 

Treloar also says that this Sunday, musician Alex Guthrie will give a free performance at the Richmond SPCA. Sweet Frog Mobile will be on site at 11:30 a.m. and music begins at noon. 

11 ALIVE, “THE A-SCENE” — Singer, songwriter, studio owner, and actor; John Driskell Hopkins is a man of many talents. He recently gave the A-Scene a tour of his awesome new studios. They feature an award cabinet stuffed with Grammy awards and CMA's, instruments, photos, platinum records, and a one of a kind bar etched with lyrics, and Hopkins shared his inspiration and some advice for young artists. It's all in today's A-Scene report.

WXIA 11-ALIVE, “THE A SCENE” — A lot has changed between Dekalb-filmed "Driving Ms. Daisy" and "I, Tonya", and those changes turned Dekalb County into a major player in the film industry.

NPR's 90.1FM WABE "CLOSER LOOK" — Imagine being a local artist in Atlanta, playing gigs around town, when one day you find yourself singing in a national commercial for American Family Insurance, and while you’re singing Jennifer Hudson suddenly shows up. Well, that’s what happened to Atlanta-based artist Alex Guthrie last year, and since then he’s been launched to national fame and is touring the country.

Guthrie recently stopped by the WABE studios as part of Closer Look’s Summer Indie Music Series.

WXIA 11-ALIVE, "THE A SCENE" — The A-Scene shows you John Driskell Hopkins studio. A great behind the scenes tour and he shares some of his inspiration behind his music for his own band project.

iHeart Radio, 94.9FM "The Bull" — John Driskell Hopkins of Zac Brown Band was nice enough to roll into the Bull lounge and spend some time with Otis and Angie this afternoon. We got the chance to talk about the excitement for their show at Suntrust Park and Otis put him in the "Hot Seat" or "Hop Seat" to answer some fun rapid fire questions.