HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 30, 2026--
Lovett Industrial, a Houston-based real estate investment firm, in partnership with PCCP, LLC, a national commercial real estate investment firm, is excited to announce the recent groundbreaking of SouthPort 45, a Class A three-building industrial business park being developed on 82.09 acres at 13400 & 13500 Scarsdale Blvd in Houston, Texas.
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Located in Southeast Houston, SouthPort 45 offers immediate access to Beltway 8 and I-45 and sits less than 15 miles from the Port of Houston, Hobby Airport, and Downtown Houston. The business park is uniquely positioned to provide tenants with direct access to a robust and skilled workforce and Houston’s most critical logistics infrastructure, while providing users direct access to the Houston MSA. With limited high-quality product available in this submarket, SouthPort 45 is well-positioned to serve a diverse range of users seeking to serve their clients and customers in Houston, the state of Texas, and beyond.
SouthPort 45 will deliver 668,077 square feet of logistics product across three Class A buildings, including a 395,657-square-foot cross-dock facility, a 176,452 square foot front load facility, and a 95,968 square foot front load facility. Each building will be delivered in “move in ready” condition with a 2,500 square foot office, dock levelers, and warehouse lights. The project is designed with 32’–36’ clear heights, modern dock-high loading, and ample interior circulation within the business park. With construction underway, the project will be completed in the third quarter of 2026.
“Southeast Houston continues to experience strong demand from users seeking well-located Class A product, and SouthPort 45 is designed to meet that need at scale,” said Nathan Benjaminov, Central & South Texas, Market Lead at Lovett Industrial. “The project’s exceptional connectivity, deep labor pool, and varied building configurations and sizes will attract a wide range of tenants. We’re excited to deliver a project that will support the continued growth of this dynamic submarket.”
Marketing and leasing efforts for SouthPort 45 will be led by Richard Quarles, Joseph Berwick, and Mark Nicholas of JLL. Construction financing is being provided by Southside Bank and American National Bank of Texas. Harvey Cleary is serving as the General Contractor, Powers Brown Architecture as the lead architect, and ALJ-Lindsey as the project’s civil engineer.
SouthPort 45 marks Lovett Industrial’s 12th industrial investment in the greater Houston area. Other projects include 610 Business District Phase I & II, Interchange 249, Nexus North Logistics Park, NorthPort Logistics Park, Stafford Logistics Center, Fort Bend Business Park, 99 North Logistics Park, NOVA Logistics Park, Fairway North Logistics Park, Claymoore Business Park, and Quitman Industrial Park. Together, these projects comprise over 9.8 million square feet of completed, under-construction, or acquired industrial space across Houston.
About Lovett Industrial:
Founded in 2020 and based in Houston, Texas, Lovett Industrial is a privately held vertically integrated logistics real estate investment platform that seeks to develop and acquire industrial real estate assets that are differentiated by their quality, location, and functionality. Currently active in over 16 markets across the United States, Lovett Industrial’s portfolio comprises approximately 21.3 million square feet of completed, acquired, and under-construction warehouses and over 15 million square feet of warehouses planned for future development. Lovett Industrial’s founders have combined over 60+ years of experience in the commercial and industrial real estate sectors. For more information, visit https://lovettindustrial.com/ and follow @Lovett_industrial on social media.
About PCCP
PCCP is a real estate finance and investment management firm focused on commercial real estate debt and equity investments. PCCP has approximately $27.9 billion in assets under management on behalf of institutional investors as of June 30, 2025. With offices in New York, San Francisco, Atlanta, and Los Angeles, PCCP has a 27-year track record of providing real estate owners and investors with a broad range of funding options to meet capital requirements. PCCP underwrites the entire capital stack to exploit inefficiencies in the market and provide investors with attractive risk-adjusted returns. Since its inception in 1998, PCCP has managed, raised or invested over $45.3 billion of capital through a series of investment vehicles including private equity funds, separate accounts and joint ventures.
SouthPort 45 Rendering
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 17, 2026--
Comcast NBCUniversal is bringing connection to life this summer through a new collaboration inspired by Illumination’s Minions & Monsters, in theaters July 1. To celebrate the riotous new chapter in the biggest animated franchise in cinema history, Minions will take over all 700 Xfinity stores, pairing pop culture fun with real-world innovation to show how fast, easy connectivity can turn everyday moments into something magical. Xfinity members can enjoy exclusive perks, collectible drops, and special screenings.
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Immersive Retail Experiences: Illumination’s Iconic Minions Take Over Xfinity Stores
Beginning June 15 through July 5, Xfinity retail stores nationwide will transform into playful Minions & Monsters destinations, turning store exploration into entertainment. Customers can step into an exclusive augmented-reality experience, “A Portal into Mayhem” that lets them interact with characters from the film, unlocking immersive portals that bring movie content into their real-world environment.
Minions fans, Xfinity members and new customers can search the store to find hidden Minions, conjure spells and collect movie clips. As they discover and scan character markers throughout the store, Xfinity members can score perks.
Select locations will feature larger-than-life Minions installations inspired by scenes from the movie, creating picture-perfect moments for fans and families. While supplies last, members can also take home limited-time Minions collectible drops, including pins and t-shirts, with exclusive merch available for Platinum and Diamond members.
Minions Make Same-Day WiFi Feel Like Magic
As part of the collaboration, Illumination’s Minions help tell the story of Xfinity Same-Day WiFi—the simplest way to sign up, set up, and start using home Wi-Fi in just one day.
With Same-Day WiFi, customers can:
It’s fast, easy and almost as much fun as the Minions themselves! Across Xfinity stores, Same-Day WiFi and fan-favorite characters come together to show that getting connected doesn’t have to be mayhem—it can feel like magic.
Xfinity x Illumination’s “Imagine That”
This all comes to life through Xfinity’s new “Imagine That” campaign, inspired by the playful, high-energy world of Illumination’s Minions & Monsters. Through fast-paced, mischievous storytelling, the campaign shows how Xfinity’s Same-Day WiFi transforms that experience into something magical—letting customers go from sign-up to streaming the very same day.
Members Get More With Exclusive Access and Perks
Xfinity is extending the celebration beyond stores and into theaters with special experiences for members.
All members will have access to a $5 Fandango Movie Cash offer and be able to purchase tickets for early access screenings of the film through Fandango, while supplies last, plus the ability to download Minions & Monsters digital experience kits directly through the Xfinity app.
Diamond members can also enter to win tickets to VIP screenings in Philadelphia, Boston, Seattle, Chicago, and San Francisco.
The Minions & Monsters celebration is the latest example of how Xfinity delivers the best of Comcast NBCUniversal’s family of brands to customers and brings beloved franchises to life. From entertainment and streaming to live events, theme parks, and cultural moments, Xfinity membership unlocks exclusive perks, discounts and experiences for all eligible customers at no additional cost. For more information, visit xfinity.com/membership.
About Comcast
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, our businesses reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. We deliver world-class broadband, wireless, and video through Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky; produce, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through brands including NBC, Telemundo, Universal, Peacock, and Sky; and bring incredible theme parks and attractions to life through Universal Destinations & Experiences. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.
About Illumination’s Minions & Monsters
Fresh off the worldwide blockbuster success of summer 2024’s funniest comedy, Despicable Me 4, Illumination expands its joyful animated universe with a riotous new chapter, featuring all-new characters, in the biggest global animated franchise in history: Minions & Monsters.
This is the rambunctious, ridiculous and totally true story of how the Minions conquered Hollywood, became movie stars, lost everything, unleashed monsters onto the world and then banded together to try and save the planet from the mayhem they had just created.
The acclaimed voice cast includes Academy Award ® winner Allison Janney, two-time Academy Award ® winner Christoph Waltz, Academy Award ® winner Jeff Bridges, two-time Academy Award ® nominee Jesse Eisenberg, Zoey Deutch ( Nouvelle Vague ) and Academy Award ® nominee and comedy iconoclast Trey Parker, co-creator of South Park. The cast also includes Saturday Night Live alum Bobby Moynihan and Phil LaMarr ( Futurama, King of the Hill ).
Minions & Monsters is directed by Academy Award ® nominee Pierre Coffin, a director of the first three Despicable Me films and the first Minions film. Coffin has also provided the voice for the Minions since their film debut in 2010. The film is written by Brian Lynch ( Minions, The Secret Life of Pets films) and Pierre Coffin and is produced by Illumination’s Academy Award ® nominated founder and CEO Chris Meledandri and by Bill Ryan (executive producer, The Super Mario Bros. Movie). The executive producer is Brian Lynch.
More than ten years after their creation, the Minions have become the most iconic animated characters of their generation. Globally recognized and beloved by fans of all ages, they have propelled Illumination’s Despicable Me and Minions to a global box office of more than $5.6 billion.
Xfinity members seen at an Xfinity Store, on Monday, June 15, 2026, experiencing Xfinity's activation for Illumination's Minions & Monsters featuring exclusive AR experiences, collectible drops and photo moments. King of Prussia, Penn. (Ryan Collerd/AP Content Services for Comcast)
Xfinity members seen at an Xfinity Store, on Monday, June 15, 2026, experiencing Xfinity's activation for Illumination's Minions & Monsters featuring exclusive AR experiences, collectible drops and photo moments. King of Prussia, Penn. (Ryan Collerd/AP Content Services for Comcast)
Xfinity members seen at an Xfinity Store, on Monday, June 15, 2026, experiencing Xfinity's activation for Illumination's Minions & Monsters featuring exclusive AR experiences, collectible drops and photo moments. King of Prussia, Penn. (Ryan Collerd/AP Content Services for Comcast)
Xfinity members seen at an Xfinity Store, on Monday, June 15, 2026, experiencing Xfinity's activation for Illumination's Minions & Monsters featuring exclusive AR experiences, collectible drops and photo moments. King of Prussia, Penn. (Ryan Collerd/AP Content Services for Comcast)
Xfinity members seen at an Xfinity Store, on Monday, June 15, 2026, experiencing Xfinity's activation for Illumination's Minions & Monsters featuring exclusive AR experiences, collectible drops and photo moments. King of Prussia, Penn. (Ryan Collerd/AP Content Services for Comcast)
Xfinity members seen at an Xfinity Store, on Monday, June 15, 2026, experiencing Xfinity's activation for Illumination's Minions & Monsters featuring exclusive AR experiences, collectible drops and photo moments. King of Prussia, Penn. (Ryan Collerd/AP Content Services for Comcast)
