Brock Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 The former Desilu Culver lot -- now The Culver Studios -- is up for sale at a cool $150 million, according to the Huffington Post: The Culver Studios has been listed with a $150 million + price tag reports Financial Times. Founded by Thomas Ince in 1918, the legendary studio was expanded in 1925 by the second owner -- prolific film director Cecil B. DeMille, reports the LA Times. Since DeMille, other owners include RKO's Joseph Kennedy, Howard Hughes, David O. Selznick, Desilu Productions (Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball), Pathe, Laird International and Sony. The Colonial-style studio is being sold by Pacific Coast Capital Partners, Lehman Brothers, and Picbengro -- who bought the property from Sony in 2004 for $125 million, reports Financial Times. "This is an iconic trophy. I've always felt that I was a steward of history because it's been owned by the kings of Hollywood," said Jamie Cella, President and CEO of Culver Studios. Not only has this lot been home to some of the most iconic filmmakers, but it has also served as the stage for some of the most influential films from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Citizen Kane", King Kong, Rebecca, Notorious, and Gone With The Wind were all created on the lot. One of the most famous scene from Gone With The Wind, when the city of Atlanta burns, was filmed on the lot in 1939, authenticates The Culver City Historical Society. Rumor has it, the set from King Kong was part of what they set fire to, reports Seeing Stars. The official listing is with CB Richard Ellis. Full article and photos at the source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/29/the-culver-studios-for-sale_n_987584.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C L A U D E Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 The former Desilu Culver lot -- now The Culver Studios -- is up for sale at a cool $150 million, according to the Huffington Post: Full article and photos at the source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/29/the-culver-studios-for-sale_n_987584.html Geez, it really sounds impressive when you hear about who owned it and what was made there. AND THAT PRICE??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvo301 Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Geez, it really sounds impressive when you hear about who owned it and what was made there. AND THAT PRICE??? It should be turned into a historical landmark! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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