There’s no better way to see a film than with an entire theater full of the people who made it. That’s right! The energy leading to, during and after the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 red carpet premiere in Atlanta at the historic Fox Theater yesterday was comparable to that of Ego’s core. That’s what happens when you see a multi-million dollar blockbuster Marvel film in Atlanta. It’s pure magic. And, you never know who’s going to turn up! Especially in Marvel, Georgia, USA!
Yesterday while I met up with my Geek Girl Travel partner in crime Emma Loggins of Fanbolt to check out the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 red carpet premiere in Atlanta. There I had the opportunity to interview a couple big names from Marvel production. I went with fun questions and a little bit of down home. This is what went down. Looking for the review? Go here for my complete Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 review.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Red Carpet Premiere Atlanta Interviews
Former Senator Chris Dodd, Chairman and CEO of the MPAA
The former Senator of Connecticut is a true comic book fan. It goes to show you never know what geeks are hiding under what suits. I asked Mr. Dodd, current chairman and CEO of the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America) just what he thought about superheroes, villains and whether he would be team Thor or team Hulk this November for Thor: Ragnarok.
Dodd on villains:
You know it’s hard to pick a good villain. I’d say Yondu, the guy with the spikey hair from the Guardians of the Galaxy.”
Dodd on superheroes:
My favorite superhero when I was a kid was always Superman. I mean look at my gray hair! Then Spider-Man came along but Superman was about as good as it gets. I wasn’t a Batman guy. You could see Superman on the television every week!”
Dodd on team Thor or team Hulk:
I’m going to have to say team Hulk!”
Marvel Studios, David Grant, VP of Physical Production
David Grant is very enthusiastic about filming in Atlanta. We all know that Atlanta is well known for its walkers, but what did David have to say about Atlanta becoming Marvel, Georgia, USA, what superhero would he be and why does he love Atlanta so much on a personal level?
Grant on Marvel in Georgia:
So you can absolutely say that Atlanta can be called Marvel, Georgia, USA. As for what superhero would make me best at my work? Captain America would make me perform best at my job.