John Mayer and McG on Their Plans for Chaplin Studios, Post-Henson
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Key Points:
- John Mayer and McG jointly purchased the historic Chaplin Studios lot in Hollywood for around $44 million over a year ago, aiming to preserve its unique legacy while upgrading the facilities with a $9 million renovation budget.
- The studio, formerly home to Charlie Chaplin’s production company, A&M Records, and Henson Studios, holds deep cultural significance, with Mayer and McG committed to maintaining its classic California ambiance and historic elements, including original architectural details and iconic recording studios.
- The co-owners emphasized their motivation was not financial gain but preserving the studio as a creative hub and community for artists, resisting prior plans by others, including a family with ties to Scientology, which concerned the entertainment community.
- Despite challenges like losing rights to
