Ever since I migrated to the US, I'm so lucky to choose Burbank as my permanent residence. I truly…read morelove it here. Known as the Media Capital of the World, Burbank is where all the studios are located, Disney, Warner Bros, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, NBC, ABC, etc. It's no surprise if you bump into movie personalities in the mall, movies, bank and other business establishments. My neighbors are pretty much in the entertainment industry. You would think considering my location and business connections, you would think I'd been to all the tapings available. On the contrary, I don't. Yes, I've been to Jay Leno once as a VIP guest so I didn't have to line up and I even had a souvenir photo with him. But that was it. Until I got an invite to see Big Bang Theory on 8/21/18. Although my ticket stated to show up at 5pm, I was actually in line at 3:30 although show starts at 6:30. I didn't want to miss my spot because I had a guest who lives out of town. Too late for me to find out that I actually had priority tickets which is basically a guaranteed spot. Oh well! My guest and I had seats 5 and 6 so which were in the second row just behind the staff guests. Our seats were right in front of the famous staircase, on its left is Penny's apartment and in the right is Sheldon's. We were so near that we see the stars up close. On the day of our visit, the entire cast was there along with Kathy Bates and Tyler. It's a pretty cool experience and I'm glad to have attended especially when they announced the next day that BBT is finally ending. The taping we saw is actually going to be the first episode for their final season.

I love the Big Bang Theory; I think it's the greatest show on earth!!…read more However the process though of getting a ticket to the Big Bang Theory is the biggest pain; it's not worth it unless you really really like the show. Tickets are obtained at Audiences Unlimited which does most sitcoms in Hollywood. Their site is easy and quick until you want to get tickets for this show which usually come out Mondays. The problem is that their website sucks on this day. It constantly times out and has web errors assuming from so many people overloading it with requests for this show. It reminds me of trying to call a radio station when they are doing a giveaway or a casting director at Central Casting when they've put a job on their recorded line. You would think Audiences Unlimited would invest in more bandwidth but I assume since it's the only show that does this they don't see the need. So if you want a ticket to this show you really have to be very patient and have nothing to do for a few hours Monday morning. I've been lucky enough to get through twice and both times I've literally spent 2 hours trying to get tickets and these weren't even real tickets but standby tickets. I've never ever seen a regular ticket, I don't know if they even exist. Also you can only request 1 ticket at a time. They say this has something to do with the studio so if you want to go with your friend it's best that both of you do it separately. It's possible to request 1 ticket then go back to do another but you also run the risk of space being gone by the time you are finally able to get through again If you are lucky enough to have snagged a standby ticket pat yourself on the back. It doesn't end here though because there is still a very likely chance you won't get in. It really just depends on how many family and friends VIP tickets they have given out who don't show up. That is what the standby audience is for. The first time I went with a standby ticket I didn't get in and I got there early. The next time I got there really, really early and I was still like the 10th person in line. Though this is all annoying to do this for a ticket you can see really it reflected in the audiences that shows up. The audience at the Big Bang Theory are true, true, loyal, loving fans who are willing to come early and wait a whole day to see the show just like the old days where people would camp out somewhere to get tickets to a rock concert. Most of them are wearing Big Bang Theory shirts, hats, sweatshirts, etc and it's like a little community when you are waiting, kind of like the parking lot at a Grateful Dead concert without all the tie dye and drugs. I'm naturally a little shy in big groups of people but I felt very comfortable and outgoing here. It was easy to mingle with people I guess since everyone shared a common interest. I met 2 girls that said they went every week, I met some foreign tourists that just adored the show and were giddy that they got to go to a 'real Hollywood TV taping', I met a pilot from back East who was attending the taping during a layover between flights. For the taping I would prepare to make it a day production. Bring a book, magazines, snacks,-lots of them, a lawn chair or somewhere to sit comfortably because bench space is limited, bring cards or other games to play with the new friends you'll make. Bring sunscreen, a hat, better yet a small umbrella because part of the parking lot (yes, you are actually in a parking lot waiting) doesn't have shade. It's actually pretty fun as long as you treat it as a day- long event and come prepared. As for the show I was lucky enough to get a seat in the front row which made the experience so much better, I think it would be different if I was in the back rows because you can't see as much. You can tell that this cast and crew of this show were very special. At the end of the taping Kaley and Kunal gave out autographs. They thanked everyone and said that they were happy to be there and were happy to be able to be working in something that they loved. I wish Jim Parsons would have come out but he probably would have gotten mobbed due to Sheldon's popularity. I love this show and felt it was a great experience; I would definitely go again however the whole process would have been the biggest pain in the ass had I not absolutely adored the show.

Posted the same review on Google This place is great…read more We had an amazing experience today. My 6 year old had a 2 scene selftape to do, and we got it done including the slate in a very productive 45 minute session. My daughter had time to do several takes of each scene for some options and we never felt rushed. She wasn't nervous and felt totally at home. The prices are reasonable and the person we worked with was AMAZING. The files were edited and sent to me within the 45 minute session and we got to watch them back. 2 solid takes for each scene. Perfect.

I was so fortunate to have found Stella Self Tape Studios…read more They handle session with such professionalism and grace. A straight Selftape Service for us Creatives. Shoutout to Braeden Demi Justin Nadia

I like Paramount! Paramount was founded in 1912, meaning it's been in exitance for 114 years! So…read moremany of my favorite films were Paramount Studios films! Paramount films I love: Love Story (Ryan O'Neal and Alli MacGraw); Bad News Bears (the one with another O'Neal, Tatum O'Neal); Grease (I fell in love with John Travolta!); Footloose; Titanic (such a great film!); all the Indiana Jones movies (what's not to love about Harrison Ford?!?!); Ghost (Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze); Forrest Gump and I'm sure I have overlooked some! I grew up loving The Lucy Show and it was filmed in 1968 on Stage 21 of Paramount Studios in Hollywood! Thanks Paramount! I am glad you're around and providing such quality entertainment!

Paramount Pictures has been around forever, and you can really feel that classic Hollywood legacy…read morein the types of movies and shows they put out. They're big on storytelling that feels familiar but still entertaining.....lots of action, drama, comedy, and family friendly content. I always associate Paramount with blockbuster type films, strong franchises, and movies you can just sit back and watch without overthinking too much. As far as streaming goes, Paramount+ has a solid mix. I like that it blends older classics with newer originals and popular TV shows. There's a lot of nostalgia there, especially with older series and movies you may have grown up watching, plus newer content that keeps it current. It's not overloaded or confusing to navigate, which I appreciate, and it feels more curated than overwhelming. Overall, Paramount feels dependable. It may not always be edgy or experimental, but when I choose something from Paramount, I know what I'm getting quality production, recognizable titles, and entertainment that's easy to enjoy. It's one of those studios that's just been part of pop culture for so long that it still feels relevant today.

I feel so lucky that I found this place. On Your Side Taping is the perfect name as that's exactly…read morehow Tara makes you feel. She's an artist and actor but a true professional who understands the importance of stellar service and her expertise and coaching is worth every penny. The studio is clean, modern, and with great lighting. It's far from where I live but I go anyway because she delivers, and plus, we have a great time.

I needed to record a tape quickly and Tara made me feel really comfortable and confident in the…read morespace. She is a great reader and it really made a difference. Fast editing and great quality. Will definitely be back.

Jeopardy! A recent SoCal trip, we thought about watching Jeopardy filming. Checked online, tickets…read morewere an easy and free grab. The Sony studios have free parking and the show's PA's are well-organized and polite. A bit of a walk through a show-oriented gift store and a short walk to the stage. Totally fun to watch the mechanics of the show and Ken Jennings in action. Would definitely do it again.

This review is for the Jeopardy taping experience…read more My party of 2 had a whole ordeal with attending, as we were previously told via email that they were done taping during the time of our visit. In a moment of serendipity, a taping was about to begin at the same time we were there for a studio tour. I'm not sure how or why there was misinformation given to us, but we had to wait on standby to be considered for a spot and they allowed us to reschedule our tour. We waited patiently as all other guests arrived and were checked in to see if we made the cut. At the very end, we were informed that we made it in! All of the other attendees were rooting for us, which was intense but helped to pass the time. The experience was lengthy and involved a lot of waiting around, but it was a unique and fun behind the scenes look at a show we love. The experience being free of cost to attend makes it a great value, and everyone was friendly during our time there. The only thing that could have made it better was to have some snacks, as I did get a little famished during the 5 hour window because I had not planned to stay that long.

once inside it's a fabulous experience. check in and waiting ahead is antiquated. Waiting in a…read moredisorganized group in the parking garage for an extended time before all being funneled through a single metal detector after emptying pockets and purse search. Could be more streamlined.

You guys made a mistake tonight. The video of the jets doing a roll. The contestant called it a…read morebarrel role and was said to be correct. Those were aileron rolls, barrel rolls are quite different. Love the show and Ken is great!

Bruno & Derek informed Jordan Chiles (as the first celeb to perform) that the scores would be low…read morebecause it's early and they have a long way to go. Each gave her a 5. They then took those words back and later handed out a 7 & 8 to another celeb. Jordan's performance was definitely more deserving than a mere 5. This is why I stopped watching this show a long time ago. The judge's inconsistency is ridiculous and makes the show a joke. As if Jordan's dance skills are parallel to that of a basketball player. Like I said - show's a joke.

Love the show. Glad Len is back. But Trya Banks needs a new outfit. The outfits are the worst…read moreI've seen. I know Holloween is coming..but please skip it this year. The gals before her were classic. Trya's outfit need to go. The show has class and her outfit puts her into class 5. Get back to a 1st class show. Not a joke.