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Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Savannah tour highlights films shot in the Coastal Empire
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — It's no secret that Hollywood loves the Coastal Empire. Movies have been shot here for decades. If you've ever wanted to see where famous folk have spent time making movie magic, Cinematic Scenes of Savannah is the tour for you. With Savannah rich tourism industry, a tour highlighting the many movies that have been shot here is a no-brainer. But it wasn't until recently that one came to fruition. The brainchild of Nicole Bukowski, a behind-the-scenes crew member on several local productions. She saw a way to bring tourism and movies together. And Cinematic Scenes of Savannah was born. This roster of interactive experiences brings you face to face with the area's most cinematic sites. No matter what your entertainment tastes are, you'll find something to enjoy. You'll even learn about the many people it takes to make a movie. You've seen their names and titles in every list of credits and now you'll know exactly what they do. Cinematic Sites of Savannah gets you up close and personal with the local films and shows that capture the history, architecture and landscape of Savannah. You'll experience Savannah's most famous films springing to life as you peer behind the scenes of the movie world with the industry insiders who helped create the magic. Cinematic Sites of Savannah offers 2 unique tours that really set them apart: the Kids Walking Movie Tour and the Behind-the-Scenes 'Movies Along the Marsh' boat tour. The kids' tour is fun for all ages. The family-friendly adventure through Savannah highlights the live-action 'Lady and the Tramp' movie shot in and around town. You'll start at the waterfront to see the iconic riverboat from the film. You'll visit the spot of the famous spaghetti dinner then head to Johnson Square for Tramp's sandwich heist. You'll explore Wright Square's pet shop and alley scenes before finishing at Lafayette Square's Cathedral of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, featured at the movie's start. Perfect for movie buffs and families! The Behind-the-Scenes 'Movies Along the Marsh' boat tour sets sail on the serene marshlands of Savannah. As you cruise along the tranquil waterways, you'll visit the spots where scenes from movies like Peanut Butter Falcon and Gemini Man were filmed. You'll also see locations from popular reality TV shows like Cooking with Paula Deen and where many independent films were shot in the area. You'll delight in the blend of cinema and scenery as you discover why the local marshlands are a favorite among filmmakers. (This tour is only offered on select days and times so check the website often.) Book your Cinematic Scenes of Savannah tour today. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
All About the First Actor with Down Syndrome to Lead an Action Movie: Race Eberhardt 'Has That It Factor'
Race Eberhardt might soon be a household name! The 37-year-old is the first actor with Down syndrome to ever lead an action movie, in the upcoming film Strait Undercover, produced by Fish & Crown Creative, according to the Today show. "This is a story about an underdog USDA agent who dreams of doing something big with his career," a synopsis for the film reads. "He's the only one in his department with the guts to go undercover." "His 'special ability' centers around his capacity to communicate with Earth's plants, a skill he takes for granted until it ultimately saves the day. 🎞️," it adds. Fish & Crown President/Director Ben Gonyo, who directed Strait Undercover, spoke to Today in an interview that aired Wednesday, Jan. 29, where he said of Eberhardt, "He has that 'it' factor that when I see him on camera, I want to see more." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories. Related: How 'Peanut Butter Falcon' 's Zack Gottsagen Didn't Let Down Syndrome Stop Him from Taking Hollywood Eberhardt plays Race Strait, the protagonist of the film. And as Gonyo explained on Today, "The goal was to create a character around the real-life Race." The filmmaker continued, "It wasn't to try to push him into a box, to be something. So we took his real-life essence and then wrapped a story around it." According to the synopsis "Strait Undercover stars an actor with Down syndrome, but takes a refreshing approach by not focusing on Race's disability, intentionally omitting any mention of Down syndrome throughout the film." "We're breaking away from the tradition of forcing actors with special needs to identify with their special need on screen," it adds. "For us, it was very important to not make the story about the disability," Gonyo continued in his interview with Today. "What we see traditionally in films is that the characters on screen are forced to identify with their disability, almost as the reason they're on screen. I feel like that's a way that it used to be done, and we want to look forward and do it in a new way." The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! Related: Adam Pearson Speaks Out Against How Actors with Disabilities Are Only Offered Certain Types of Roles: 'Lazy Writing' The director also told Today that Strait Undercover "is an example of artists doing it differently." "And maybe that can inspire other people and they can see, 'If you can see it, you can be it.' You know, that saying? Maybe that they can take something from that," he added. For Eberhardt — who began acting at age 10, including in local productions of Mary Poppins and Beauty and the Beast — he now counts Race Strait as a "new hero" among other big-name action stars and characters like Chuck Norris, Tom Cruise and Jason Bourne (Matt Damon). As for Gonyo, "He is a dream-come-true guy," Eberhardt said on the Today show, to which the filmmaker replied, "Both of our dreams comin' true." Strait Undercover is slated for a summer 2025 release, and is available for preorder now at Read the original article on People
