FAMOUS FILMS YOU DIDN’T KNOW WERE SHOT IN COBB

HIDDEN FIGURES

Three brilliant African-American women at NASA – Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson – serve as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation’s confidence, turned around the Space Race, and galvanized the world.

Filming Locations: A wind tunnel at the Lockheed Martin facility in Marietta; a hangar at the General Lucius D. Clay National Guard Center in Marietta

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I, TONYA

In 1991, talented figure skater Tonya Harding becomes the first American woman to complete a triple axel during a competition. In 1994, her world comes crashing down when her ex-husband conspires to injure Nancy Kerrigan, a fellow Olympic hopeful, in a poorly conceived attack that forces the young woman to withdraw from the national championship. Harding’s life and legacy instantly become tarnished as she’s forever associated with one of the most infamous scandals in sports history.

Filming Locations: Historic Marietta Square

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REMEMBER THE TITANS

In Virginia, high school football is more than a sport; it is a cherished tradition celebrated with a passion that rivals major holidays. Each game carries deep community pride, and each playoff feels momentous, stirring strong emotions. In 1971, football meant everything to the people of Alexandria, but when the school board ordered the integration of an all Black school and an all white school, the very foundation of this long-standing tradition was put to the test.

Filming Locations: Sprayberry High School in Marietta

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DUMB AND DUMBER TO

Dimwits Harry and Lloyd hit the road to find Harry’s long-lost daughter, believing they’re on an important mission. Their search accidentally drops them into a scheme filled with stolen ideas, dangerous crooks, and people who can’t believe how clueless they are. As the two stumble from one mix-up to the next, their journey becomes a chaotic string of mistakes, misunderstandings, and accidental breakthroughs that only Dumb and Dumber could pull off.

Filming Locations: Historic Marietta Square

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GAME NIGHT

Max and Annie’s weekly game night intensifies when Max’s brother Brooks arranges a murder mystery party complete with fake thugs and federal agents. When Brooks is kidnapped, the group assumes it’s part of the game, but the truth quickly becomes uncertain. As the friends set to solve the case, they realize the game nor Brooks is what they seem, and their search leads them through a series of unexpected twists over one chaotic night.

Filming Locations: A home on Prado Lane in Marietta

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VACATION

Remembering fond, childhood memories of his trip to Walley World, Rusty Griswold surprises his wife and two sons with a cross-country excursion to America’s favorite fun park. Following in his father’s footsteps, Rusty and the gang pack up the car and hit the road for some much-needed family bonding. Soon, the promise of fun turns into one misadventure after another for the next generation of Griswolds and anyone who encounters them.

Filming Locations: Six Flags Over Georgia in Austell

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BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE

When their late captain is accused of corruption, Miami detectives Mike and Marcus set out to clear his name, but the deeper they dig, the more dangerous things become. Forced to stay one step ahead both criminals and the law, their hunt for the truth pulls them into a whirlwind of high-speed chases, explosive showdowns, and uncertain alliances. As the pressure builds, their partnership is pushed to the limit, turning their mission into a chaotic ride packed with close calls and classic Bad Boy attitude.

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THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE

Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark find their victory has sparked unrest across Panem, making them symbols of rebellion they never intended to start. As the Capitol tightens control, they’re forced back into the arena for a deadly All-Star competition designed to silence them for good. Surrounded by shifting alliances and growing danger, their fight for survival becomes a turning point they can’t escape, pushing them toward a future neither of them is prepared for.

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ZOMBIELAND

A painfully nerdy Columbus, who survived the plague that has turned humanity into flesh-eating zombies, joins forces with the fearless Tallahassee and sisters Wichita and Little Rock as they navigate a country overrun by the undead. Their simple plan to stay alive quickly turns unpredictable as they face chaotic attacks, questionable choices, and their own clashing personalities. Along the way, they find that surviving the apocalypse isn’t just about avoiding zombies but learning how to trust each other, turning their road trip into a wild, rule-breaking ride no one expected.

Filming Locations: 4331 Brownsville Road in Powder Springs

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FOOTLOOSE

Being a teenager is tough, and no one knows this better than Ren McCormack, a city kid with a strong feeling for music. Ren’s life changes when he moves to a small town where rock-n-roll and dancing are criminal activities. When Ren falls in love with the reverend’s daughter, Ariel Moore, the music pauses and Ren needs to shape up or make dancing a legal activity once again.

Filming Locations: Acworth Presbyterian Church in Acworth; Electric Cowboy in Kennesaw; R.L. Osborne High School in Marietta

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JOYFUL NOISE

Hard times have fallen on Pacashau, GA, but the townspeople have faith that the Divinity Church Choir will lift their spirits by winning a national competition. The choir has always made beautiful music, but now, its two leading ladies have hit a sour note. Vi Rose believes that a traditional style is the key to victory, but G.G. thinks tried-and-true means tired-and-old. The two singers must find a harmonious chord or risk losing everything.

Filming Locations: Howard’s Restaurant (now The Little Cottage) in Smyrna

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PITCH PERFECT 3

After the highs of winning the world championships, the Bellas find themselves split apart and discovering there are few careers that involve making music with your mouth. But when they get the chance to reunite for an overseas USO tour, this group of “awesome nerds” will come together to make some music, and some questionable decisions, one last time.

Filming Locations: Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta

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