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New Medient CEO says work is ongoing
Master plan soon to be finished, Shapiro tells IDA
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New Medient Studios CEO Jake Shapiro discusses what is happening with the massive studioplex project, which is planned for 1,550 acres off Interstate 16 and Old River Road. Shapiro announced a hiring of a new architect for the studios and also said Hussey, Gay, Bell and DeYoung will remain as the engineering firm. - photo by Photo by Pat Donahue
Work on what is expected to be the largest movie studio complex in the U.S. is continuing, and a revised master plan for the project is expected soon, the studio’s CEO said Thursday. Jake Shapiro, who took over as Medient Studios’ chief executive officer last month following a shake-up of the company’s leadership and staff, discussed proceedings and expectations with the Effingham County Industrial Development Authority. The studio has been embroiled in legal wrangling since former CEO Manu Kumaran was ousted last month in a vote by the other board of directors’ members.
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