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Posted June 4, 2015 by Mike Tyrkus in News
 
 

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Announces Major Expansion

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood is introducing a major expansion to the studio’s popular tour opening July 16, 2015, anchored by the addition of the brand new feature “Stage 48: Script to Screen” (a brand new interactive journey behind-the-scenes of the production process). The announcement was made May 27, 2015 by Danny Kahn, Executive Director, Warner Warner Bros. Studio TourBros. Studio Tour Hollywood. Additional features of the expansion will include significant enhancements throughout the popular backlot tour.

“These new enhancements will allow our guests to go even further behind-the scenes of the production world and enjoy an insider’s view of Hollywood in a fun, interactive way,” said Kahn. “Stage 48: Script to Screen brings a completely new dimension to the Studio Tour and offers guests an opportunity to see how their favorite movies and TV shows were made – right on the studio lot where so many of them were created.”

This innovative new addition to the Studio Tour, “Stage 48: Script to Screen” offers guests the unique opportunity to explore the full film and television production process – from the earliest scripts and casting sessions to the final touches in postproduction and the glory of awards season, each component is represented step-by-step throughout the purpose-built soundstage. Among Stage 48’s various interactive elements exclusive to the Studio Tour is the opportunity for guests to re-enact a scene from Friends right on the iconic Central Perk set. Guests will also be able to design their own Batmobiles and movie costumes while in the pre-production section. Guests will enjoy “flying” on Harry Potter’s broomstick at the photo opportunity, which employs the latest green screen technology.

Additionally, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood will continue to give guests a behind-the-scenes experience like never before as they explore the sets, soundstages, and iconic locations on Warner Bros.’ legendary studio lot. Knowledgeable tour guides lead intimate groups on an unrivaled journey behind the Warner Bros. Studio Tourcamera, sharing stories and moviemaking secrets with guests along the way.

The Studio Tour also includes a rare look inside the four-story Prop Department, featuring one of the largest selections of rare antiquities and modern furniture, rugs, drapery, lighting, and hand props from Hollywood’s golden era, and the Picture Car Vault, which showcases vehicles from all seven “Batman” movies, such as the Tumbler from The Dark Knight series and the Bathammer from Batman and Robin.

Along the way, guests explore the famous backlot locations used in some of the world’s most popular movies, including Best Picture Oscar winners Argo and Million Dollar Baby.

About Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood:

  • Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood is located on Warner Bros.’ Burbank lot (3400 W. Riverside Drive Burbank, CA 91505), with tours departing continuously, seven days a week starting at 8am (extended hours are available during the spring and summer seasons).
  • Regular tickets are $62 per person (eight years old and up), and Deluxe Tours are also available with special reservations.
  • For more information or to make a booking, visit www.wbstudiotour.com or call 877-492-8687. Groups of 25 or more should email studio.tour@warnerbros.com or call 818-977-1943. Advanced bookings are highly recommended.
Mike Tyrkus

Mike Tyrkus

Editor in Chief at CinemaNerdz.com
An independent filmmaker, co-writer and director of over a dozen short films, the Editor in Chief of CinemaNerdz.com has spent much of the last three decades as a writer and editor specializing in biographical and critical reference sources in literature and the cinema, beginning in February 1991 reviewing films for his college newspaper. He was a member of the Detroit Film Critics Society, as well as the group's webmaster and one-time President for over a decade until the group ceased to exist. His contributions to film criticism can be found in Magill's Cinema Annual, VideoHound's Golden Movie Retriever (of which he was the editor for nearly a decade until it too ceased to exist), the International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers, and the St. James Film Directors Encyclopedia (on which he collaborated with editor Andrew Sarris). He has also appeared on the television program Critic LEE Speaking alongside Lee Thomas of FOX2 and Adam Graham, of The Detroit News. He currently lives in the Detroit area with his wife and their dogs.
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