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michael_ellis_day t1_izlqiq3 wrote

The most recent info I've seen is this article from March:

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/article/jaigantic_update

The lack of news since then doesn't mean anything one way or another, but that article makes it sound as if there are a lot of factors working against it.

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editorgrrl t1_iznscn3 wrote

>Jaigantic Studios plans to build 25 new soundstages on River Street in Fair Haven across two phases of development.

>The self-described ​“mini-major studio” said the project should take over $200 million to complete, and claimed it would result in thousands of jobs along with movie-and-TV-production-related economic development.

https://www.jaiganticevents.com/fact-sheet

>Michael Jai White was raised in Connecticut and has dedicated his entire life and career to the service of others. Michael has played the role of heroes and role models in more than 100 films and television shows. In addition, he was the co-founder of the Top Ten Karate Studio—formerly located on Grand Avenue in the Fair Haven section of New Haven, CT.

>Michael has assembled a team of industry veterans who have relocated to the Greater New Haven area. To date, millions of dollars have been invested in the development of the Jaigantic Studios project, including a slate of more than 32 original scripted films and television shows which will all be filmed at the studios and on location in Connecticut.

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cdoc777 t1_izncv20 wrote

Those assholes cost me my one my favorite breweries from moving 2 miles from house.

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sepia5 t1_iznl2cl wrote

Sounds like the NEBCO-to-West-Haven thing has fallen through now, so I wonder if there is any chance of revitalizing those original plans....

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curbthemeplays OP t1_izo533a wrote

Link? I thought that was still happening.

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sepia5 t1_izo9vnw wrote

Hmm, maybe you're right. I was told by a friend who is a regular at Nebco that they'd decided to stay in Woodbridge. I thought it had to do with fighting appeals of variances they were granted for the new location in West Haven (and there are stories up about that: https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/Jimmie-s-files-second-appeal-against-West-17436419.php#photo-22919311), but maybe I'm wrong and they haven't formally announced any change in their plans to relocate.

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Stezo45 t1_izktrvy wrote

Care to share?

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