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Have you ever wondered how your favourite movies or TV shows are actually made? The exciting solution for the film buffs and the “star struck” amongst you is a visit to Hollywood’s famous movie and TV studios. Fortunately, a few of the most famous and historic studios still offer guided tours. We have listed these for your information.
Universal Studios has much of a theme park flavour and is based upon a tram ride which tours Universal’s back lot. The tram journey takes you past authentic movie locations and areas where TV shows were shot. The kids will love this one as you are “attacked” by Jaws and experience an earthquake along the route. You will see how the studio simulates rain storms, snow and fog.
Warner Brothers Studio in Burbank has been making movies on this site for over 75 years. This tour is less formal and unlike Universal is not scripted specially for visitors. The one exception being the set of “Friends” retained for the enjoyment of its many fans.
Every tour is different depending on what is being shot at the time. Riding in an open tram you will tour the 20 acres of exterior sets and the various production departments. Photography is only permitted in certain areas of the external lots. Before leaving you can see historic costumes, scripts and memorabilia in the Studio Museum.
Paramount Pictures, perhaps the most famous in the world, is the only major studio still located in Hollywood. The 2-hour walking tour provides historical information on the movie industry and a look at a real-life, working movie and TV studio. No two tours are alike and you may well spot a celebrity. Unfortunately you need to be 12 or over to take the tour. As you would expect, cameras and recording equipment are not allowed. We understand that the Paramount Studio’s commissary is a must for lunch.
Sony Picture Studio in Culver City is the former home of the great MGM, where the “Wizard of Oz” was filmed. As in Paramount this is a walking tour of the back lot, through sound stages, sets and historic scenery. This is a working studio and it is likely that live shooting will be taking place. There is also a mini museum and snack area. Again it is unfortunate that there is a lower age limit of 12 years.
Finally, KCET Studio on Sunset Boulevard was the former home of Monogram Pictures and the famous Allied Artists. In its 90 years existence it saw names such as Errol Flynn, Audrey Hepburn and Steve McQueen working here. Since 1965 it has been a TV facility and since 1970 home of the TV station KCET. The free tour takes you through old movie studios and the current TV production facilities. Advance telephone bookings are necessary.
We understand that the famous NBC Studio, where the TV show “Tonight” is taped is currently re-locating. Hopefully it will soon be back to provide yet another fascinating tour for the family and all the film buffs.
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