The state is taking bids over a 90-day period through Jan. 12 to develop the century old, 89-acre location that was closed in 2011.
“America’s first movie studio was in New Jersey, and today it’s home to many talented people working in entertainment. Governor Murphy and the state’s legislative leaders have created a business environment that’s welcomed film and television production back to the state, and we’re excited to submit our bid to transform Fort Monmouth into a state-of-the-art production facility,” said a Netflix spokesperson.It didn’t reveal the offer price.
Bidders aren’t limited to the entertainment industry. However NJ Governor Phil Murphy has made it a priority to boost film and TV production there, reinstating in 2018 a 30%-35% tax credit — plus an unusual 2% “diversity bonus” that run through 2028. He has been aggressively courting Hollywood studios, the latest public push coming after it seemed that restrictive voting laws passed in production-hub Georgia might spark an exodus to alternative shooting locations.
Local independent film and television production company Phiphen Pictures last week announced plans to buildThe explosion of streamers and content plus pent up demand triggered by a return to production by film and television has made studio space scarce. Netflix just opened a 170,000-square-foot studio in Bushwick with six soundstages. Two series, Ryan Murphy’s
Hey netflix — It takes 1.5-2.5hrs to get there from Queens/Brooklyn. How is that going to work with a 10hr turnaround? SafetyOnSet IATSEStrike IASolidarity I understand “Thirty miles as the crow flies”, but cars can’t fly or swim. Why not Patterson or Newark?
Seems kinda stupid. It’s outside the production zone so they would have to pay travel for everyone every day
Monmouth County is an awesome place, but I'm a bit worried about how many people will now find out about our hidden secret out here!
Yes please! This would be amazing!
New Media my ass! Between this, their deal with Shepperton, their deal with Longcross and also multiple offices in Los Angeles, they can lose that New Media status.
Looks like they got this idea of buy up old army bases for film studios from Tyler Perry down in Georgia
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