Wayans Brothers Eye Oakland for Studio
1 hour, 58 minutes ago
OAKLAND, Calif. - The Wayans brothers, known for producing and starring in the movies such as "White Chicks" and "Scary Movie," as well as their hit 1990s television show "In Living Color," are interested in setting up shop at the former Oakland Army Base.
Although details of the project have yet to emerge, a Wayans spokeswoman said the family is "very, very serious" about bringing their plan to town.
"If it were up to them, they would have started (the project) yesterday," said spokeswoman Kay Karney.
The proposal to develop 70 acres was expected to go before a City Council committee Tuesday. There appears to be no other bidders for the site, which has been largely vacant since the base shut down eight years ago.
Karney said the facility would include a movie studio, entertainment-themed attractions, related retail shops and a hotel.
She said the Wayans — Keenan Ivory, Damon, Shawn and Marlon — have been looking for a city to host such an attraction similar to Southern California's Universal Studios. She said family members have visited several times and were impressed with the diversity, access and weather in the San Francisco Bay area.
"They basically fell in love with the city," Karney said.
1 hour, 58 minutes ago
OAKLAND, Calif. - The Wayans brothers, known for producing and starring in the movies such as "White Chicks" and "Scary Movie," as well as their hit 1990s television show "In Living Color," are interested in setting up shop at the former Oakland Army Base.
Although details of the project have yet to emerge, a Wayans spokeswoman said the family is "very, very serious" about bringing their plan to town.
"If it were up to them, they would have started (the project) yesterday," said spokeswoman Kay Karney.
The proposal to develop 70 acres was expected to go before a City Council committee Tuesday. There appears to be no other bidders for the site, which has been largely vacant since the base shut down eight years ago.
Karney said the facility would include a movie studio, entertainment-themed attractions, related retail shops and a hotel.
She said the Wayans — Keenan Ivory, Damon, Shawn and Marlon — have been looking for a city to host such an attraction similar to Southern California's Universal Studios. She said family members have visited several times and were impressed with the diversity, access and weather in the San Francisco Bay area.
"They basically fell in love with the city," Karney said.
