Acclaimed films in the race for Oscar gold

Academy Award nominations will be announced later this month, celebrating the best films and performances of 2025 – and many of the top contenders have been featured right here on Good Day Atlanta.

Acclaimed films in race for Oscar gold
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Academy Award nominations will be announced on Thursday, January 22, celebrating the best films and performances of 2025. Contenders for Best Actress include previous winner Jennifer Lawrence for the drama "Die My Love" and Tessa Thompson for her starring role in "Hedda." Summer blockbuster "Superman" – much of which was filmed at Georgia's Trilith Studios – has been shortlisted in the Sound and Visual Effects categories.

Good Day Atlanta Christmas song 2025: 'Christmas Vacation'

The tradition continues! This year's Good Day Atlanta original Christmas song is titled "Christmas Vacation" -- so, let's go on a trip!

'Luzia' show incorporates water
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"Luzia" is the first touring Cirque du Soleil show to feature water and Paul Milliken was able to get a sneak peek at it this morning on Good Day Atlanta.

Cirque du Soleil’s 'Luzia' makes a big splash at Atlantic Station

Performances of "Luzia" continue through Jan. 25, combining the magic of light ("luz") and rain ("lluvia") into a Mexican-inspired spectacle.

Preview of Cirque du Soleil's Luzia
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Cirque du Soleil is back in Atlanta with the groundbreaking show "Luzia" and Paul Milliken is giving audiences a sneak peek on Good Day Atlanta.

Downtown Atlanta hotel gets a glittering holiday makeover

The 976-room Signia by Hilton Atlanta is celebrating the holidays with a Christmas bar, seasonal treats, and traditional dinners at fine-dining restaurant Capolinea.

Holidays at Signia by Hilton Atlanta
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Good Day Atlanta's Paul Milliken visited Signia by Hilton Atlanta on Wednesday to check out their various offerings for the holidays, including special pastries.

Just a few days until Toys for Tots 'wraps' for the season

You think Santa's elves are busy right now? Just wait until you see the team of volunteers inside the Metro Atlanta Toys for Tots warehouse!

Last-minute push for Toys for Tots
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This year's Toys for Tots campaign comes to a close this weekend and there's a last-minute push for donations.

E-waste recycling program hosting drive to 'Tech the Halls'

Rockdale County-based electronic waste disposal employment program Work4Eli is hosting a "Tech the Halls" E-Waste Drive this week.

Final weekend to donate Toys for Tots at Metro Atlanta Publix locations

The Metro Atlanta Toys for Tots campaign is the largest in the nation – and leaders say they're still aiming to collect another 185,000 toys before the end of the season.

Time is running out to donate to Toys for Tots
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The Metro Atlanta Toys for Tots campaign is the largest in the nation – and leaders say they're still aiming to collect another 185,000 toys before this Sunday.

Hit man takes on monsters in spellbinding 'Dust Bunny'

“Dust Bunny” marks Bryan Fuller’s feature film directional debut — and the filmmaker says the eye-popping visuals were strongly influenced by his own cinematic tastes.

Interview with director and star of DUST BUNNY
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Good Day Atlanta's Paul Milliken had the chance to sit down and talk to the director (Bryan Fuller) and star (Mads Mikkelsen) or a bold new film titled "Dust Bunny."

Georgia rabbit shelter gets Zootopia-themed donation
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In honor of “Zootopia 2” — which is playing in theatres nationwide now — Disney coordinated the delivery a new movie-themed “rabbit house” to the shelter, which staffers say will provide exercise and exploration to the rabbits awaiting adoption.