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Hackman Capital Partners Raises $1.6 Billion to Invest in Media Assets in Top Production Markets Around the World

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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The Fund closed on $1.4 billion of commitments, exceeding its initial target of $1 billion and its initial cap of $1.25 billion.

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  • The Fund closed on $1.4 billion of commitments, exceeding its initial target of $1 billion and its initial cap of $1.25 billion.
  • HCP also closed on the Funds co-investment commitments of $200 million in equity capital bringing the total committed equity capital to $1.6 billion.
  • The Fund is focused on acquiring studio and media assets with attractive in-place income and growth potential in top production markets across the world.
  • We are pleased to have completed this institutional capital raise for the studio and media strategy and are grateful for the strong support from our new investment partners, said Michael Hackman, CEO of Hackman Capital Partners.

ViacomCBS To Sell CBS Studio Center For $1.85 Billion

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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The transaction is the result of a widely marketed sale process, which attracted interest from a number of buyers, reflecting the value of CBS Studio Center as a best-in-class studio lot in the highly competitive Los Angeles studio marketplace.

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  • The transaction is the result of a widely marketed sale process, which attracted interest from a number of buyers, reflecting the value of CBS Studio Center as a best-in-class studio lot in the highly competitive Los Angeles studio marketplace.
  • At closing, CBS Broadcasting Inc. will enter into a long-term lease-back of the Broadcast Center, which is home to television stations CBS 2 and KCAL 9.
  • "We're honored to have been selected as the new stewards of CBS Studio Center, one of the most celebrated and successful studios in Los Angeles," said Michael Hackman Founder and CEO of Hackman Capital Partners.
  • "CBS Studio Center is an iconic property that has been home to many of television's legendary programs over the years," said Square Mile Capital CEO Craig Solomon.

Kalia Love Jones, Director of "The Power of Hope" Animated Short Film Receives The Best Young Filmmaker Award From Indie Short Fest

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021
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SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Aug. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Kalia Love Jones, 15-year old director of "The Power of Hope" animated short film receives the Best Young Filmmaker (Female) Award from Indie Short Fest.

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  • SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Aug. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Kalia Love Jones, 15-year old director of "The Power of Hope" animated short film receives the Best Young Filmmaker (Female) Award from Indie Short Fest.
  • "The Power of Hope" animated short film was recently screened at Indie Short Fest on August 6, 2021.
  • "The Power of Hope" animated short film is written, directed and produced by Kalia Love Jones.
  • For press interviews with Kalia Love Jones and on "The Power of Hope" animated short film, contact Tamara York of Tamara York Public Relations via email at [email protected] .