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Paramount Commits to 10-Year Lease at New Jersey’s 1888 Studios

The pact positions Paramount to access New Jersey’s film tax credits, with its Studio Partner bid scheduled for NJEDA board review this week.

Overview

  • Paramount signed a minimum 10-year agreement covering roughly 285,000 square feet at the Bayonne production campus.
  • As a tenant, Paramount becomes eligible for New Jersey’s film and digital media tax credits, which are generally 30%–35% and run through 2039.
  • Paramount’s separate application for Studio Partner designation is under NJEDA review and is slated for an Oct. 30 board vote.
  • 1888 Studios, developed by Togus Urban Renewal, is a 58-acre site under construction targeting roughly 1.6 million square feet of production space with numerous sound stages.
  • State leaders and the developer cite job creation and union construction benefits as New Jersey expands its production base and counters New York’s recently enhanced incentives.