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.

KCRA, responsible for such shows as Jose Luis Sin Censura and such. One of my favorites if you ever…read morewanna get into my pants. ;-) Seriously, I've never been in here, but plenty of times have I been close to running over several beautiful, lusty, sensuous, luscious latina women when rushing to work at the Empire Center in the past. How I miss those days. =(

Nice programs but the news are to stressful to hear bashing on Trump every second other than that I…read moreenjoy this channel very much

5.6.26 I was both…read moresurprised and thrilled to score tickets through 1iota for a taping of Jimmy Kimmel Live! The guests that night were Steve Carell and Mike Tyson--such a fun lineup. After securing tickets, we received detailed instructions via the 1iota website. We were told to check in two hours prior to the taping, along with guidelines on attire, bag size restrictions, and the strict no-recording policy. They also made it clear that once filming begins, there are no bathroom breaks. If you tend to get cold (like I do), definitely bring a jacket. Attending the taping was a really fun experience. The stage was much smaller than we expected, and we were surprised to learn that the desk and chairs are actually rolled out each night. Overall, it was a memorable highlight of our LA trip, and I'd absolutely recommend it.

I LOVE JIMMY and his team!!…read more Show was spectacular!! The way they organize the line up and pre-check was flawless!!! They kept you informed EVERY step of the way! One possible improvement could be done - the security check. It is almost like TSA BUT you have to go backwards to gather your belongings. Seems like there is a lot of room for mishaps/errors with that process. Otherwise.... All else was spectacular!! Would I go back? Most Definitely!!!!

Great space. Ample, awesome stage, clean restrooms. We were looking at the location to film a…read moreproject. Very helpful interactions with the crew that works there. Looking forward to filming here. Will be recommending the space to other colleagues/peers!!! Highly recommend!!!

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This place is so awesome…read more I had to put a couple of scenes on tape for an agent, and Adam read and guided me like a total rockstar. The outcome was so much better than I hoped. It looked incredible, sounded great, and I got the best notes ever. PS - I got the agent! You're the best. Thanks everyone!

Great, camera and equipment. Tons of time slots at a reasonable price. I worked with Adam and he…read moregame me great feedback during our session. It felt very collaborative and I was excited how my tape turned out!

Honestly....such a great experience...the AC was on, and they conveniently left lights incase I…read moreneeded them. I strongly recommend this local business if you need a place to do some studio

Avoid this place like the plague. I had a theatre booked for days, informed 30+ people about the…read morelocation, set up all catering and equipment to be brought there... then at 6 am a few days before the event, I'm informed it's been booked out to someone else. I have booked venues all over this city for years and never once had this happen. Awful management and awful customer relations by Emmanuel King. Don't book here.

This is my 3rd visit to Warner Bros Studio to watch the Jennifer Hudson show. This time I brought…read moremy daughter. If you are interested in watching her show, go to her website and select the dates you wish to go. She has 2 shows per day. You can sign up as many shows you like per week. Please plan to spend at least 4 hours per show. After you arrive at the parking lot, you will check in with the staff. Staff will hand you number for queue line. They will guide you in once they are ready to take the audience. Majority of the audience were all out of states. You will then wait again in the studio. It is the same studio Ellen show used to be. You can purchase Jennifer Hudson items at the gift shop area while you wait. Make sure to bring snacks or eat prior to coming to the show. They have vending machines outside the venue. I had a great time and enjoyed the being part of the show. I also attended other channel shows in the 80s and 90s. It's something different and for fun.

A very enjoyable tour but not the best value. We arrived at 10am there were six of us. The staff…read morewere helpful and cheery. We started with a movie in a large screening room regarding the history of the Warner brothers and the studio. Then we went on a tour of the lots where shows and movies were shot extremely interesting. We mostly rode around in extended golf carts but also did a bit of walking. About an hour on tour and 20 minutes for the movie. One suggestion - the focus was on shows from the past ten years we think more elaboration on historical shows/movies would be good. Cost was $75 per person. An expensive tour. Worth a visit but not the best value. Mark & Nancy.

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

Attn: Westsiders! I was Googling self-tape services on the…read morewest side after my go-to spot sadly closed down, and I'm so glad I found Stella Self Tape Studios they have a location in Venice. I had a quick commercial audition to knock out, so I decided to give them a try -- and they absolutely delivered. First off, the location is perfect -- easy street parking and even parking in the back. The space itself is beautiful, welcoming, and has such great energy. Demi, ran my session and she's fantastic -- friendly, incredibly helpful, and gives thoughtful redirects that make you feel confident. She even had blotting papers on hand to cut down any shine! I loved that you can watch playback on a monitor, and the whole process -- from slate to full-body turn to my two takes for casting -- felt smooth, professional, and fun! Demi is also a master at editing. My audition was in my inbox before I even walked out the door! I'm thrilled to have found such a professional, high-quality self-tape service right here on the Westside. This is my new go-to!

It was great to work on a production at CBS this week. This was my first time at this particular…read morestudio. Such an easy studio to get to right off the 101, and very large easy parking garage. Such nice folks work here at the gate, and they fed us well on the production. But if you don't have breakfast or lunch just outside the gate on Ventura Blvd is Trader Joe's and a TON of other great restaurants--I can't imagine you not finding something you like within a few blocks. There are streets at this studio named for the classic shows filmed here like: Gilligan's Island, Mary Tyler Moore, and Gunsmoke. Very historic lot.

I've worked on this lot for over 20 years doing props and set dressing…read more It is a good lot. Trust me. I hope to one day have my own show on this lot. Mostly because I know where all of the secret bathrooms are. Watch out for danger

I wish to share what an excellent experience we had shooting at CML Studios. Carlos helped us out…read moreand took care of all the details we needed. This stage has two stages. One large and one medium. Carlos can accommodate any size shoot. There are background sections available with all lights and grip you can order for your shoot. I brought in all my lighting and grip. The stages were clean and the audio was excellent. They did a lot of prep work to make sure the walls are sound proof. We needed a white background with a make-up room, green room and enough space to stage all of our equipment. CML has this and a lot more. The large stage has three large ready to go backgrounds with Cycs. One is a back background with black Cyc. The other is a white background with Cyc and the most impressive is the greenscreen background. The green screen background is fully back lit. Space lights evenly light the entire background. All you have to do is light your talent and ready to shoot. There is parking and the area is near Walmart, Lowes and has plenty of restaurants that are five minutes away. This is a great location. It is right off the Empire exit on the 5fwy. Easy access for all talent. This is an excellent stage with great management. I highly recommend CML studios.

CML Studios was excellent to work with. We shot a music video in the black cyc of Stage A with a…read morecast and crew of seven people. It looked great on camera and everything was as described and worked well for us - the Leko light that was already hung in the black cyc came in particularly clutch. Communication was fantastic and the grip and lighting gear we rented from CML worked great. The dressing room and kitchen were also excellent - we had everything we needed and plenty of room for lunch. It was great to be able to have off-street parking as well. Carlos was fantastic to deal with from start to finish. I highly recommend and would definitely rent again.