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Knickpoint Ventures Partners with Shawn Papazian to Oversee The First and Only Purpose-Built Film Studios in Chicago – The Fields Studios

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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Knickpoint Ventures today announced Shawn Papazian as its newest partner to oversee all studio-related endeavors, including The Fields Studios , Chicago’s first purpose-built film studio ready for filming Q1 2024.

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  • Knickpoint Ventures today announced Shawn Papazian as its newest partner to oversee all studio-related endeavors, including The Fields Studios , Chicago’s first purpose-built film studio ready for filming Q1 2024.
  • Papazian has been involved with the design, development, operations and management of motion picture and television studio facilities for over 25+ years.
  • While at Culver Studios, Papazian spearheaded and supervised the entitlements on the lot, which has now been developed into the Amazon Studios HQ.
  • For more information about Knickpoint Ventures’ current film studio project, please visit: www.TheFieldsStudios.com .

Hackman Capital Partners Raises $1.6 Billion to Invest in Media Assets in Top Production Markets Around the World

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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The Fund closed on $1.4 billion of commitments, exceeding its initial target of $1 billion and its initial cap of $1.25 billion.

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  • The Fund closed on $1.4 billion of commitments, exceeding its initial target of $1 billion and its initial cap of $1.25 billion.
  • HCP also closed on the Funds co-investment commitments of $200 million in equity capital bringing the total committed equity capital to $1.6 billion.
  • The Fund is focused on acquiring studio and media assets with attractive in-place income and growth potential in top production markets across the world.
  • We are pleased to have completed this institutional capital raise for the studio and media strategy and are grateful for the strong support from our new investment partners, said Michael Hackman, CEO of Hackman Capital Partners.

Betty White Collection Donated to National Comedy Center Archives

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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We are truly honored to celebrate Betty White in our galleries and to preserve her materials for generations to come.

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  • We are truly honored to celebrate Betty White in our galleries and to preserve her materials for generations to come.
  • We are delighted to donate these important pieces from Betty Whites career to the National Comedy Center, the nations official home for the celebration and preservation of comedy, stated Glenn Kaplan, who represents the Betty White Estate.
  • I'm so very pleased that everyone who loved Betty can now visit the National Comedy Center and remember her incredible talent, her wonderful sense of humor and her extraordinary kindness."
  • The National Comedy Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit cultural institution whose mission is funded by philanthropic support.

National Comedy Center Named a “25 Top Family Weekend Getaway in the U.S.” by U.S. News & World Report

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Monday, August 22, 2022
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The National Comedy Center , the nations official cultural institution and museum dedicated to comedy, was named a Top 25 Family Weekend Getaways in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report and a top destination to explore for memory-making vacations with loved ones.

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  • The National Comedy Center , the nations official cultural institution and museum dedicated to comedy, was named a Top 25 Family Weekend Getaways in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report and a top destination to explore for memory-making vacations with loved ones.
  • For all those who love to laugh, the National Comedy Center is the perfect weekend getaway.
  • The National Comedy Center is one of only eight destinations in the Northeast on the family weekend getaway list and one of only three destinations located in New York State.
  • Stay connected to the National Comedy Center and Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum:

Proper Hospitality Announces Management, Operation of Historic Culver Hotel Under The Collective Family of Brands and Properties

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Proper Hospitality announces today the addition of the iconic Culver Hotel to The Collective - a growing portfolio of independent, design-driven boutique hotels managed and operated by the Los Angeles-based hospitality group. 

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Proper Hospitality announces today the addition of the iconic Culver Hotel to The Collective - a growing portfolio of independent, design-driven boutique hotels managed and operated by the Los Angeles-based hospitality group.
  • I look forward to continuing the magic, together with Proper Hospitality as we approach our 2024 Centennial," said Maya Mallick, Owner and Creative Director of The Culver Hotel.
  • Later this fall, The Culver Hotel will reopen its speakeasy bar and private lounge for the most intimate of experiences.
  • The Culver Hotel is located at 9400 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232.

National Comedy Center to Open New Multi-Media Carl Reiner Exhibit

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Friday, March 18, 2022
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220318005376/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220318005376/en/
    The new multi-media exhibit "Carl Reiner: Keep Laughing" will debut at the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, NY this summer as Reiner's centennial year is honored.
  • The presentation will feature in-person and video appearances by special guests as well as rare footage from the National Comedy Centers new exhibit.
  • Reiner was an early advocate and an instrumental supporter for the National Comedy Centers vision to celebrate comedy as an art form.
  • In 2021, the National Comedy Center formally named its ongoing work to preserve comedys heritage in honor of Reiner.

“In Living Color” Archive Collection to Be Donated to National Comedy Center

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
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Im thrilled to donate this one-of-a-kind In Living Color collection to the National Comedy Center, where it will live to tell the story of the shows creation, stated Tamara Rawitt.

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  • Im thrilled to donate this one-of-a-kind In Living Color collection to the National Comedy Center, where it will live to tell the story of the shows creation, stated Tamara Rawitt.
  • In Living Color was a landmark television series that revolutionized comedy, broke creative boundaries and has influenced comedic artists for over thirty years now, stated National Comedy Center Executive Director Journey Gunderson.
  • Its a true honor for the National Comedy Center to become the home of this extraordinary collection.
  • The National Comedy Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit cultural institution whose mission is funded by philanthropic support.

ViacomCBS To Sell CBS Studio Center For $1.85 Billion

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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The transaction is the result of a widely marketed sale process, which attracted interest from a number of buyers, reflecting the value of CBS Studio Center as a best-in-class studio lot in the highly competitive Los Angeles studio marketplace.

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  • The transaction is the result of a widely marketed sale process, which attracted interest from a number of buyers, reflecting the value of CBS Studio Center as a best-in-class studio lot in the highly competitive Los Angeles studio marketplace.
  • At closing, CBS Broadcasting Inc. will enter into a long-term lease-back of the Broadcast Center, which is home to television stations CBS 2 and KCAL 9.
  • "We're honored to have been selected as the new stewards of CBS Studio Center, one of the most celebrated and successful studios in Los Angeles," said Michael Hackman Founder and CEO of Hackman Capital Partners.
  • "CBS Studio Center is an iconic property that has been home to many of television's legendary programs over the years," said Square Mile Capital CEO Craig Solomon.

Vonetize Controlling Shareholders Cancel Equity Sale to Desilu Studios

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Tuesday, November 6, 2018
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TEL AVIV, Israel, Nov. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Vonetize announced today that its controlling shareholders have decided to walk away from the equity-purchase deal signed with them by Charles B Hensley's Desilu Studios, Inc.

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  • TEL AVIV, Israel, Nov. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Vonetize announced today that its controlling shareholders have decided to walk away from the equity-purchase deal signed with them by Charles B Hensley's Desilu Studios, Inc.
  • The deal, signed earlier this year, had Desilu Studios buy a significant equity stake in public company Vonetize (TASE: VNTZ) as part of Desilu's plan to establish a re-booted film and TV studio, focused on technology and future-looking entertainment.
  • After over 6 months of non-performance by Desilu Studios to pay for the equity acquisition, and in parallel to pending legal actions announced by CBS against Desilu Studios and chairman Charles B. Hensley accusing him of mis-using the Desilu brand for a series of acquisitions and investments which were misleading, Vonetize's shareholders terminated the equity sale agreement immediately.
  • Vonetize will continue to grow and expand our global reach and will always be open to other strategic partnership opportunities."