TUCSON, Ariz. — Earlier this month, Pima County recommended that American Heritage Railways be awarded the lease to Old Tucson Studios.American Heritage Railways tells KGUN 9 that it plans to reopen the theme park later this year. That announcement delighted Carolyn Shelton, the widow of Old Tucson founder Bob Shelton.She believes her late husband is with her in spirit, celebrating the news of a new entertainment company coming in to reopen Old Tucson.
That change is American Heritage Railways, the company Pima County is recommending to take over the lease and reopen Old Tucson Studios. Harper reached out to Carolyn Shelton as American Heritage Railways was trying to acquire the lease to Old Tucson. She says they've asked about using some of Bob Shelton's memorabilia, as part of their preservation efforts."Yep, I can see future jobs," Shelton said."They want to do it right and it sounds like they know how to do things right."
PatParrisTV Ppl talk about western films. Even kgun Pat likes to gloat about it. Today ppl don’t watch westerns.Ppl are watching superhero movies. Tucson needs to be able to pivot for the film industry.Hell, there a post prod. co down the street from KOLDNews station that can use the work.
PatParrisTV Can't Wait ! For The Re Opening !! OldTucson
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