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OHIO PLANS $1.3BN ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT
WITH THEME PARK CALLED HOLLYWOODLAND

Middletown in Ohio is collaborating with private investors on a
$1.3bn mixed-use development that would include an amusement
park, entertainment district, water park and hotels. The Cincinnati
Enquirer reports that the project, called Hollywoodland, would cover
more than 50 acres. Middletown is collaborating with real estate
investment group Main Street Community Capital LLC.
“There are great bones to this area, and we look forward to
working with the city and community members to launch a film and
entertainment district, permanently bringing the film industry to the
state of Ohio,” said David-Elias Rachie, Founding Member of Main
Street Community Capital.
“It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take full advantage of a
myriad of local, city, state and federal incentives we have found a
way to access, and in turn, and change the future of our city,” said
Middletown City Manager Jim Palenick.
The indoor amusement park will feature themed rides, immersive
entertaiment, VR experiences and integrated retail and F&B.

BVLGARI HOTELS & RESORTS HAS SIGNED ON TO LAUNCH A NEW LUXURY RESORT IN LOS ANGELES, AND IT IS SCHEDULED TO OPEN IN 2025. AN AGREEMENT HAS BEEN SIGNED WITH
OWNER AND DEVELOPER GARY SAFADY, MAKING BVLGARI RESORT LOS ANGELES THE SECOND BVLGARI PROPERTY IN THE US, FOLLOWING THE OPENING OF THE MIAMI PROPERTY IN 2024,
AND THE 12TH IN THE BVLGARI HOTELS & RESORTS COLLECTION. NESTLED AMIDST THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS LESS THAN FIVE MILES FROM RODEO DRIVE, THE PROPERTY WILL BE
SURROUNDED BY 33 ACRES OF A HILLSIDE PARK AND NATURAL WILDLIFE. THE PLANS CALL FOR A 58 ROOMS AND SUITES AND EIGHT PRIVATE ESTATES AND A 10,000SQ FT SPA.

SAVAGE X FENTY BRAND MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM
TO OPEN STORES TO OPEN IN CHICAGO

Rihanna, the international pop superstar and fashion and beauty The Shops at TribuneTower - part of a mixed-use makeover of the
mogul, is taking her billion-dollar Savage X Fenty lingerie business to most recognisable skyscraper on Michigan Avenue’s Magnificent
the brick-and-mortar space. The digitally native brand plans to open Mile in Chicago - has snagged a real sweet tenant as it adds to its
freestanding Savage x Fenty stores next year. unique line up.
“Retail is an important part of our growth strategy,” Christiane The Museum of Ice Cream has signed a long-term lease for
Pendarvis, Co-President and Chief Marketing and Design Officer 13,544sq ft of street space at the project being developed by CIM
at Savage X Fenty, told Bloomberg. “You’ll absolutely see some Group and Golub & Company, where the former home of Chicago
stores in 2022. Because fit and comfort are so important, there Tribune newspaper is being redeveloped into luxury apartments.
are just customers who don’t feel comfortable purchasing online,” It’s the third location for MOIC, the other two being in New York
he continued. and Austin.
Launched in 2018, Savage X Fenty is known for its edgy stylings, “The opportunity to open one of the most ambitious formats
size and race inclusivity and body-positive marketing. “The brand of Museum of Ice Cream at Tribune Tower on the Magnificent
strikes a unique balance between affordability, fashion and comfort, Mile is incredibly exciting, MOIC Co-Founder Maryellis Bunn
stands deeply for inclusivity and diversity, and has differentiated itself told Yahoo Finance. “Not only will there be new installations,
by building an extraordinary level of affinity and unmatched customer but MOIC Chicago will debut an updated format to engage
loyalty,” said Jon Owsley, Co-Managing Partner of L Cattertion’s famillies during the day and help adults celebrate at night in true
growth fund, in a statement in February. MOIC style.”

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