Los AngelesSights

Film, Tv Location sights in Los Angeles

  1. A

    Bradbury Building

    This 1893 building is one of LA's undisputed architectural jewels. Its red-brick facade conceals a stunning galleried atrium with inky filigree grillwork, a rickety birdcage elevator and yellow brick walls that glisten golden in the afternoon light filtering through the tent-shaped glass roof. Location scouts love the place, whose star-turn came in the cult flick Blade Runner.

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  2. B

    Universal Studios

    Universal Studios first opened to the public in 1915, when studio head Carl Laemmle invited visitors at a quaint 25ยข each (including a boxed lunch) to watch silent films being made. Nearly a century later, Universal remains one of the world's largest movie studios, even if today's visitors are directed to movie-based theme parks at which their chances of seeing an actual movie shoot are approximately nil.

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  3. C

    Walk of Fame

    Elvis Presley? 6777 Hollywood Blvd. Marilyn Monroe? 6774 Hollywood Blvd. James Dean? 1719 Vine St. Nope, not last known addresses, just the exact spot for the brass star honoring these celebs on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, on Hollywood Blvd between La Brea Ave and Vine St. There are more than 2000 stars, so check the website for precise locations.

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  4. D

    Warner Bros Studios

    For an authentic behind-the-scenes look, take a small-group tour by open-sided shuttle at Warner Bros Studios. This wil show you around sound stages and backlots (outdoor sets), and into such departments as wardrobe and make-up. Reservations are required; bring photo ID.

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  5. E

    Paramount Pictures

    For an authentic behind-the-scenes look, take a small-group tour by open-sided shuttle at Paramount Pictures. This will show you around sound stages and backlots (outdoor sets), and into such departments as wardrobe and make-up. Reservations are required; bring photo ID.

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  6. F

    CBS Television City

    CBS Television City is where game shows, talk shows, soap operas and other programs are taped, often before a live audience.

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