This H.B. Stubbs Company building may soon be home to film and television production. Macomb Daily staff photo by Ray J. Skowronek
A Los Angeles based movie and television company plans to open a studio in Warren, a nearly $22 million project expected to create 350 jobs within 6 months.
Krane Media is scheduled to produce five feature films annually, and each will have a crew between 125 and 135 members, according to documents filed with the city.
Through the H.B. Stubbs Company’s building, Krane Media will ask the Warren City Council to create an Industrial Development District at the 272,000-square-foot facility at Mound and 11 Mile Road.
Krane Media was founded by chairman and CEO Jonathan D. Krane, who has produced full-length feature films for more than 35 years. Among his films, Krane was executive producer on “Face/Off,” a 1997 film starring John Travolta and Nicholas Cage; and producer on “Swordfish” (2001) and “Look Who’s Talking” (1989).
According to Warren city records, an estimated $13.6 million would be spent on film production equipment and office furnishing.
Another $8.1 million would go toward construction of production and other areas, including two green rooms estimated at $250,000 each; a cafeteria extension and “private dining area for stars” valued at $750,000; and a guard house and landscaping at $500,000.
What do you think about this new venture? How will this impact you? What direction do you see film production in Michigan headed? Leave your comments and include your full name for class credit.
2 comments:
This new venture sounds like a great idea to help our economy and give people jobs. After reading the entire article it sounds like they are spending more money to build it and get all the equipment then they will eventually recieve. Think about it, millions of dollars are being spent on this, but is it really possible to make all that money back..i honestly dont think so. If this succeeded than it will help out alot with michigans trouble with economy. Making movies in michigan the way they do in holloywood would be great because it might give people another reason to open up more places for people to work. This could have a good or bad outcome, will just have to see.
Can you imagine the possibilities for our own students with a film studio this close? There are actually many film studios that are within 15 miles of the school, including post-production houses and a number of warehouse facilities. It might be fun to do a tour of these one semester and see what is literally in our backyard!
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