Atlanta News Roundup: June 22, 2015

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Tyler Perry’s home goes up for sale; the creator of “Burn Notice” has a new show with a darker spin; and Georgia gets a film, music, and digital entertainment board. It’s this week’s Atlanta News Roundup.

The House that Madea Built Is on the Market
If you've got a spare $25 million, then Tyler Perry’s newly-listed mansion can be all yours. The home is described as a “quasi-French Provincial-style pile, imperially perched on a high-rise along the Chatahoochee River about 10 miles northwest of downtown [Atlanta]...[it] is a positively palace-sized 34,688 square feet, according to current listing details, and encompasses seven bedrooms and 11.5 bathrooms.”

“Complications” Inspire New TV Show
Matt Nix, creator of USA’s Atlanta-based series “Complications,” drew upon a real-life incident to inspire his show. “Complications” is reportedly darker than Nix’s previous USA hit, “Burn Notice.” “More lightness emerges in ‘Complications’ in later episodes, but part of it is subject matter,” Nix said. “People can only be so quippy in these circumstances.”

Gov. Nathan Deal Names Georgia Film, Music, and Digital Entertainment Board
In order to solidify Georgia’s place as one of the leaders in the entertainment industry, Gov. Nathan Deal has appointed a panel of advisors to guide the state’s film, music, and digital entertainment offices. A list of the panel members can be found here.

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