The owner of the property is LA Railroad 93 LLC, which is a real estate investment company established by Ryan Millsap, CEO of Georgia-based Blackhall Studios. June 14, 2022 1:50pm The original Blackhall Studios in Atlanta Blackhall Studios Soundstage operator Shadowbox Studios announced a strategic $500 million investment from tech investor. The local film office reported 570 film permits and 1,505 filming days, which generated approximately $37.6m in economic impact to the local community. Additional legal work was done by Farrer & Co. and King & Spalding. Santa Clarita 661-290-2991. All rights reserved. The move is part of California's attempts to keep up with the increase in demand of TV and film production in Hollywood. Our partnership with Silver Lake represents a major step forward for our Shadowbox platform, not only by providing significant growth capital for the business, but also by expanding our relationships in the entertainment and technology communities which are integral to Shadowboxs future.. Application filing will be held for one week and begins Friday, March 3 and will close on Thursday, March 9. Shadowbox has grown rapidly since its founding just five years ago. The review request also includes a parking structure with six stories above ground and two subterranean levels, for 1,765 spaces. Santa Clarita Studio Apartments; Amenities. Following completion of the remaining development, the company will operate 18 stages in the London area. The aerial view of Blackhall Studios in Atlanta, which was purchased by Commonwealth Group. Ryan Millsap launched the firms first production facility in Atlanta, where it was able to capitalize on Georgias 30% tax credit. Peter Rumbold, a director at the studio, said the new name represents the company going forward as a symbol of both the physical and imagined spaces supported by our platform., He added, Our state-of-the-art facilities physically exist as shadowboxes where our clients can execute their artistic endeavors.. The investment includes a capital commitment of $500 million that will support Shadowboxs growth strategy, including existing soundstage development projects in the Atlanta, London, and Los Angeles metro areas with over $1.5 billion of expected capital investment. The studio spans over 100 acres and features 9 soundstages totaling 200,000 square feet with 650,000 square feet of support space including warehouse, mill and office space. The company now operates 13 soundstages nine in Atlanta and another four in Shinfield, west of London. Shadowbox is currently in the environmental impact review phase for its full-service film and television studio campus near the northeast corner of 13th and Arch streets in Newhall. Shadowbox currently operates a 850,000 square foot complex in Atlanta with nine soundstages that have been home to blockbusters like Jumanji: The Next Level, Jungle Cruise and Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Ryan Millsap of Blackhall Studios in front of Studio 8 (Photo by Maria Saporta) "This has been in the works for about a . In 2021 the Santa Clarita Film Office reported over 500 film permits and 1,500 location filming days. The Shadowbox project in Newhall calls for the 93 acres to include approximately 473,000 square feet of sound stages; approximately 561,500 square feet of workshops, warehouses, and support uses; approximately 221,000 square feet of production and administrative offices; and approximately 37,500 square feet of catering and other specialty services, according to planning documents obtained from the city dated March 29, 2022. We chose Shadowbox to represent the company going forward as a symbol of both the physical and imagined spaces supported by our platform, added Peter Rumbold, Commonwealths Head of Real Estate and Director of Shadowbox. In addition to providing real estate services to its clients, Shadowbox also provides productions with lighting and grip rentals through its wholly owned subsidiary, Lamp Dock, as well as other key on-lot services. He added the initial study could be finished by the spring, depending on whats found during the preliminary review. Shadowbox is an industry leading state-of-the-art independent studio platform. Shadowbox is conveniently located less than 10 miles from Atlanta-Hartsfield Jackson International Airport, with hourly flights to all major cities, and only 20 miles from DeKalb-Peachtree Airport, which accommodates private, luxury jets. Commonwealth Asset Management LP is a Los Angeles based asset management platform. The combination of Shadowboxs premier facilities in tier one production hubs and deep relationships across the production landscape allows the company to support the worlds top content producers as they grow their businesses, said Lee Wittlinger, Managing Director at Silver Lake, who has joined Shadowboxs board along with Silver Lake Director Chip Schroeder. Shadowboxs existing footprint consists of: Upon completion of these development projects, Shadowbox will own and operate a portfolio of 68 soundstages and over 4.2 million square feet of leasable area, making it one of the largest operators in the sector. Est. For more information, please visit OPRs Accessibility Site. Consumer demand for premium film and TV content, coupled with the growing number of producers, has driven outsized demand for soundstage capacity, said Lee Wittlinger, managing director at Silver Lake who joined Shadowboxs board with the investment. Shadowboxs existing footprint consists of: Los Angeles Metro Area: Shadowbox is currently developing a 19 soundstage, approximately 1.3 million square foot purpose-built studio campus in Santa Clarita. Celebrate Mardi Gras at the Old Town Farmers Market Saturday, March 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The review is not considered a project application. Silver Lakes portfolio companies collectively generate nearly $254 billion of revenue annually and employ approximately 557,000 people globally. For more information, visit www.shadowboxstudios.com. Supporting large-scale productions with best-in-class service is Shadowboxs bread and butter. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer: The Governors Office of Planning and Research (OPR) accepts no responsibility for the content or accessibility of these documents. Los Angeles Still Leads In Soundstage Space, But FilmLA Says Growth Is Outpaced By Toronto, UK & New York. No formal application has been submitted, as the one-stop review is a preliminary move. In 2017, Blackhall Studios opened a 165-acre complex with over 200,000 square feet of soundstage space as well as offices and rentable workshops. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Lisa H. Wong Director of Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health during its Board meeting Tuesday. Founded in 2017, Shadowbox Studios (formerly Blackhall Studios) develops, owns, and operates state-of-the-art soundstages for film and media production, and provides a range of on-site. College of the Canyons will hold Discover Day, an event that will give new and potential students the opportunity to explore program offerings and opportunities, on Saturday, March 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. According to the California Environmental Quality Act, the initial study determines which appropriate environmental study would come next, whether thats a negative declaration, a mitigated negative declaration or an environmental impact report, Nguyen said in a phone interview. In addition to providing real estate services to its clients, Shadowbox also provides productions with lighting and grip rentals through its wholly owned subsidiary, Lamp Dock, as well as other key on-lot services. It recently completed the initial phase of developing its facility in London, which is expected to be nearly one million square feet. 19158 Avenue Of The Oaks UNIT B, Santa Clarita, CA 91321. Commonwealth focuses its investment activities within four main categories: Real Estate, Global Macro, Digital Assets and Opportunistic Growth. Soundstages have been operating at or near maximum capacity in the Los Angeles area during the post-pandemic production boom. Following completion of the remaining development, the company will operate 18 stages in the London area. Blackhall Studios - based in Atlanta, Georgia - said its first foray overseas and into the UK market would deliver "the largest purpose-built film studio and digital creative hub complex in the UK". Commonwealth focuses its investment activities within four main categories: Real Estate, Global Macro, Digital Assets and Opportunistic Growth. Shadowbox Studios, Formerly Blackhall Studios, Announces $500 Million Strategic Investment From Silver Lake to Support Over $1.5 Billion Premium Soundstage Platform and Unveils Corporate. Commonwealth Asset Management remains the majority shareholder. To better align with its next phase of growth, the company has adopted new branding that embodies the values and creative vision driving the company. Friends of Placerita Canyon Natural Area report a new beehive has been installed at the Placerita Canyon Nature Center, 19152 Placerita Canyon Road, Newhall, CA, 91321. SE. Consumer demand for premium film and TV content, coupled with the growing number of producers, has driven outsized demand for soundstage capacity. The Los Angeles County Probation Oversight Commission is holding an emergency virtual meeting today, Feb. 28, starting at 1:30 p.m. South DeKalb County poised to become home to Georgia's largest movie production complex DEKALB COUNTY, GA-Blackhall Global Partners, LLC (BGP) is kicking off its $250 million expansion in DeKalb County. It's laid out in a really smart way, with parking for multiple crews and support. Shadowbox would build the commercial portion and Integral, which is hoping for approval to build its second housing development in Saugus, would be responsible for the housing portion. Room for exterior set builds. Blackhall Studios (to be rebranded as Shadowbox Studios) in Atlanta. CWAM's investment philosophy is to pursue investments that capitalize on our unique capabilities and core values. Blackhall, now known as Shadowbox Studios, a premium operator of purpose-built soundstage facilities, announced Tuesday a strategic investment from Silver Lake, the global leader in technology. 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Its our informal review process that allows someone to propose an idea, and we provide them feedback on that concept, before they fill out any sort of formal application, Crawford said. The first film to be shot there was Godzilla: King of the Monsters, and it also hosted Venom and Jumanji: The Next Level.. London Metro Area: Shadowbox recently completed the initial 150,000 square foot phase of its nearly one million square foot Shinfield Studios project in the United Kingdom, which is fully leased to one of the worlds largest content creators. Chief Production Officer eric@shadowboxstudios.com, 1415 Constitution Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30316, 3475 International Park Drive SE, Atlanta, GA 30316, 3495 International Park Drive SE, Atlanta, GA 30316, 3342 International Park Drive SE, Atlanta, GA 30316. 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Countys Mental Health Department, Thursday COVID Roundup: Resources to Remain After Emergency Orders End. Our partnership with Silver Lake represents a major step forward for our Shadowbox platform, not only by providing significant growth capital for the business, but also by expanding our relationships in the entertainment and technology communities which are integral to Shadowboxs future.. Mill space, wardrobe, set decoration/props and storage space total over 165,000 square feet on the Main Campus and nearly 400,000 square feet on East Campus. FGS Global ATLANTA One of Atlanta's largest production studios has been sold to Los Angeles-based private equity firm Commonwealth Group on Wednesday. The local film office reported 570 film permits and 1,505 filming days, which generated approximately $37.6m in economic impact to the local community. Silver Lakes portfolio companies collectively generate nearly $254 billion of revenue annually and employ approximately 557,000 people globally. It's all the magic of downtown at a fraction of the cost, in a controlled environment. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday no additional deaths and 29 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley, with 16 additional deaths and 1,028 new cases countywide. California Film and Television tax credit program, Santa Clarita in Los Angeles county reports blockbuster year of filming. An email to the company Monday night was not immediately returned. Atlanta Metro Area: Shadowbox currently operates an 850,000 square foot studio facility with nine soundstages in Atlanta, GA that has been home to blockbuster features such as Jumanji: The Next Level, Jungle Cruise and Godzilla: King of the Monsters. The frontage for the proposed site includes the area previously used by the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival to shuttle people back and forth from their cars to the festival, back when the festival was held at nearby Melody Ranch Motion Picture Studio. Millsap sold the nine-soundstage Blackhall Studios campus in Atlanta, one of the state's largest film and television production facilities, to Los Angeles private equity firm Commonwealth Asset. A US movie studio group behind blockbusters including Venom, Jumanji and Godzilla is to build a 150m Hollywood-style production complex in Reading . Email: hbraly@pooleshaffery.com. Commonwealth focuses its investment activities within four main categories: Real Estate, Global Macro, Digital Assets and Opportunistic Growth. Join the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station for a morning of coffee Wednesday, March 15, between 9 a.m.-11 a.m., at Dicks Sporting Goods, 26591 Carl Boyer Drive, Santa Clarita, CA 91350. Santa Clarita Valley International Charter School, the Founding School for iLEAD, a public charter school network that makes available innovative learning options for children in grades TK through 12, is recruiting new students for the 2023-24 school year through lottery applications. Motion Picture & Television Studios; Blackhall Studios. Millsap has been a big part of that growth, launching Blackhall Studios in 2007. Blackhall which is controlled by California-based Commonwealth Real Estate LP would invest an estimated $380 million and bring more than 2,400 film- and production-related jobs to an area. Purchased by Roy Baker in the 1923 and intended as a horse farm, the brother of former shoe magnate C.H. The company which was bought last year by Commonwealth Asset Management will now go by Shadowbox Studios. Shadowbox, an international studio with very ambitious plans underway for Placerita Canyon, is looking to partner with home builder Integral on an auxiliary project that would use 35 acres of the historic property, which last hosted racing in 1995 and is now home to the twice-weekly Santa Clarita Swap Meet. His Atlanta studio complex . Editors' Note: Deadline's Reopening Hollywood series focuses on the complicated effort to get the industry back on its feet while ensuring . The companys new investor is Silver Lake, the global private equity firm, which has agreed to put $500 million toward a $1.5 billion capital investment plan. Shadowbox's Atlanta facility will go from nine soundstages to 31 across a 2 million square feet complex as demand for stage space continues to soar. Deutsche Bank, EY and Sidley Austin represented Shadowbox on the transaction. Ginger Li Several other companies have announced plans to expand existing soundstages or build new ones in the last couple of years. Additional legal work was done by Farrer & Co. and King & Spalding. The facility will exceed two million square feet and feature 31 soundstages upon completion of the expansion. Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day. Supporting large-scale productions with best-in-class service is Shadowboxs bread and butter, said Adam Fisher, a director at the studio. The stages are well designed also, enough separation for noise and traffic, close enough for quick company moves. TRD Staff. Blackhall Studios. Santa Clarita city planners recently received an application for a one-stop review for a movie studio complex in Placerita Canyon, city officials confirmed Monday. Each of these investment strategies reflects Commonwealths top-down macro-economic approach, carefully developed investment philosophy and contiguity to technological innovation. Netflix . Charlotte Jerbic The Bonelli family owns Rodeo Land Co. The reported sales price for Blackhall's Atlanta assets is $120 million. All Rights Reserved. Supporting large-scale productions with best-in-class service is Shadowboxs bread and butter. The studios strategic location inside Atlantas I-285 perimeter places talent and crew only minutes away from Hartsfield Jackson International Airport and Atlantas city life centers with award-winning, celebrity chef-driven restaurants, high-end shopping and luxury accommodations such as the Ritz Carlton, St. Regis and Four Seasons. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); City planners received a request to perform a preliminary review on plans for a 93-acre lot situated at the northeast intersection of 13th and Arch streets. The combination of Shadowboxs premier facilities in tier one production hubs and deep relationships across the production landscape allows the company to support the worlds top content producers as they grow their businesses, said Lee Wittlinger, Managing Director at Silver Lake, who has joined Shadowboxs board along with Silver Lake Director Chip Schroeder. We'll be glad to show you how our systems can streamline your data, campus security and inventory management operations. Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter. The Covid-19 pandemic slowed down film and TV production in Calfornia, almost driving the industry to a halt in the summer of 2020, which resulted in projects relocating, such as Hulu limited series Nine Perfect Strangers moving to Australia. Bobby Block | The Signal. Silver Lake will partner with existing investor Commonwealth Asset Management, which remains the majority shareholder. Atlanta, GA 30316 (949) 955-3555. Millsap originally intended to call the company Valhalla Studios, but backed down after a legal challenge from Valhalla Entertainment, producers of The Walking Dead.. Blackhall Studios - Santa Clarita Santa Clarita: Up to 20: 500,000: Purpose-built facility on a 50-acre parcel. Santa Clarita Studios' new $5 million redesign and expansion of our backlot streets includes over 600 feet of facades, multiple streets and angles, several buildings with interiors, and an alley. Baker started hosting rodeos on the property in 1926, ostensibly to attract buyers for his horses, according to an SCVHistory.com post about the property. Silver Lake is a global technology investment firm, with more than $88 billion in combined assets under management and committed capital and a team of professionals based in North America, Europe and Asia. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The California Nurses Association condemned the March 3 announcement by California Department of Public Health that mask and vaccine requirements would be lifted April 1 in the states health care settings, just eight days after California reached the grim toll of 100,000 Covid-19 deaths. junio 24, 2022 Get to know the spiritual DNA of Doug Hawkins, his relationships and compatibility with you. The leader of a project looking to develop more than 1 million square feet of Santa Clarita sat down with the Santa Clarita Valley Business Journal inside the SCV Chamber of Commerce's office to talk about Shadowbox Studios' ambitious plans and why they're filling a vital . SCVTV is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. All rights reserved. The $500 million expansion will add 1.2 million square feet and 22 new soundstages to Shadowboxs Atlanta location, making it one of the biggest production facilities in Georgia and in the U.S. South. A representative from Shadowbox was not immediately available Wednesday. Were pleased to offer some of the worlds top creative talent the space to bring characters and stories to life in premier soundstages backed by best-in-class production services.. With a track record of successful community development in the Santa Clarita Valley, New Urban West, has announced its new agreement with the property owner of Whittaker-Bermite to plan and develop the site into a new, mixed-use village at the center of the City. Cassandra.Bujarski@FGSglobal.com / Michelle.VanWyk@FGSglobal.com / Grace.Turner@FGSglobal.com, Silver Lake Hi5 Studios is a YouTube in-house multi-channel network garnering over 101 million views monthly, creating great shows that build loyal audiences. Weber said the Santa Clarita move came from the head of Blackhall, which was the name of Shadowbox prior to a rebranding announcement last summer. April 4, 2022 / News. Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. The Santa Clarita Valley in total has more than 30 sound stages and 10 movie ranches, according to the citys Film Office figures from December. Courtesy of Blackhall Studios Shadowbox Studios, formerly Blackhall Studios, is going all in on delivering. Consumer demand for premium film and TV content, coupled with the growing number of producers, has driven outsized demand for soundstage capacity.