Composer Elvin Ross signed a formal sublease, setting the stage for a motion picture and television studio on the site.

Crews were demolishing the Mega Zeph rollercoaster on Tuesday at the former Six Flags site. Image: Carlie Kollath Wells/Axios Rollercoasters and other signs of the old Six Flags in New Orleans East won't be visible from Interstate 10 soon.

The Bayou Phoenix team, elected officials and East New Orleans community representatives gathered at the abandoned Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans East to celebrate the beginning of its demolition.