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Photos of films that were made in Georgia, especially the cities of Atlanta, Savannah and Covington.

"The Homesman," (2014): Some key scenes took place in Historic Westville, a living history museum in the tiny southwest Georgia town of Lumpkin.

"Need for Speed," (2014): The action film starring Aaron Paul shot in Macon, Braselton, and the 13th Street Bridge in Columbus.

"Selma," (2014): The Oprah Winfrey-produced movie about the work of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the civil rights movement filmed in Marietta at the Marietta Square, the Rockdale County Courthouse in Conyers and Flat Road, Airport Road and Gregory Road in Newton County.

"Blended," (2014): The romantic comedy starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore was partly filmed at Lake Lanier, Buford, and Gainesville.

"Tyler Perry's The Single Moms Club," (2014): The movie starring Nia Long and Amy Smart was shot in and around Atlanta.

"Sabotage," (2014): Arnold Schwarzenegger plays the head of a DEA Special Operations Team in this film that was shot in several spots around Georgia including Atlanta, Coweta County and Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

"Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues," (2013): The Will Ferrell sequel filmed in several locations in metro Atlanta, including Woodruff Park, and St. Simons.

"Tyler Perry's Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor," (2013): The film, about a marriage counselor who throws her own marriage and career into chaos when she falls for her newest client, a handsome young billionaire, was filmed at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta.

"42," (2013): Star Harrison Ford was spotted around Atlanta during the filming of the Jackie Robinson biopic. The movie was shot primarily in Macon and Hiram, where Atlanta Film Studios Paulding County is located.

"Killing Season," (2013): Starring John Travolta and Robert DeNiro, the film about a beef between an American and a Serb War veteran filmed in several places around Georgia the Appalachian Mountains, Tallulah Gorge State Park, Black Rock Mountain State Park, Rabun County and the Pine Mountain Gold Museum in Stockmar Park in Villa Rica.

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire," (2013): The first half of the big-budget sequel starring Jennifer Lawrence, Donald Sutherland and Josh Hutcherson was filmed in metro Atlanta. Several Atlanta landmarks are visible in the film, including the Swan House, Georgia World Congress Center, Goat Farm Arts Center and the Marriott Marquis hotel. Subequent films in the franchise were also filmed in the city.

"The Internship," (2013): The Vince Vaughn-Owen Wilson film shot on the Georgia Tech campus and around Midtown and downtown Atlanta.

"Identity Thief," (2013): The Jason Bateman-Melissa McCarthy hit filmed several scenes at the Georgian Terrace.

"The Spectacular Now," (2013): The teen drama-comedy was filmed in Athens, the hometown of director James Ponsold.

"Let It Shine," (2012): The Disney Channel movie was filmed in Atlanta and Marietta.

"Jayne Mansfield's Car," (2012): Several cities in Georgia filled in for 1960s Alabama in the Billy Bob Thornton-Kevin Bacon vehicle, including Cedartown, Troup County, Decatur and Griffin. The Bailey-Tebault House in Griffin served as a primary character's house.

"Lawless," (2012): The Depression-era film starring Shia LaBeouf and Mia Wasikowska was filmed in several spots around Georgia including Newnan, Grantville, Haralson, LaGrange, Carroll County's McIntosh Park, and the Red Oak Creek Covered Bridge near Gay.

"Flight," (2012): Denzel Washington was nominated for a Best Actor Oscar for his role in "Flight," which filmed a key scene at the St. Regis Hotel.

"Trouble With the Curve," (2012): The movie starred Clint Eastwood as an Atlanta Braves scout who eyes new talent on the field and meets with the brass upstairs. Amy Adams played his daughter and Justin Timberlake played his rival scout. Turner Field played itself and looked glorious onscreen.

"American Reunion," (2012): The third installment in the "American Pie" series shot in several Georgia cities, including Conyers, Monroe, Covington, Atlanta and Cumming. Several high school scenes were shot at Newton High School in Covington and Lake Lanier stood in for Lake Michigan in several scenes.

"The Watch" (2012): It might not have done well with critics -- or moviegoers -- but the Ben Stiller-Vince Vaughn flick is still fun if for no other reason than to pick out Cobb County spots, including Marietta Square.

"The Odd Life of Timothy Green," (2012): Starring Jennifer Garner and Joel Edgerton, "Odd Life" filmed in a number of metro Atlanta locations.

"Wanderlust," (2012): Paul Rudd and Jennifer Aniston were spotted around Lawrenceville during filming.

"Abraham Lincoln vs. Zombies," (2012): The movie about President Lincoln taking on the Confederate undead was filmed in Savannah, with Fort Pulaski being the site of a major fight scene.

"Tyler Perry's Good Deeds," (2012): The story about an unlikely friendship between a businessman and a cleaning lady was filmed in Atlanta.

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"The Homesman," (2014): Some key scenes took place in Historic Westville, a living history museum in the tiny southwest Georgia town of Lumpkin.

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