“Quiet on the set!” booms a voice, and suddenly you’re not just a visitor, but an extra on the Paramount Pictures Studio Tour. This isn’t just any studio. This is Paramount. It’s the only major studio still standing in the heart of Hollywood, a place where movie magic has been brewing since 1912. Paramount Pictures has a legacy. It stretches from silent films to modern blockbusters. Our tour today takes us through the very sets where Hollywood history has unfolded. We’ll walk the same backlot where “The Godfather” and “Transformers” came to life. We’ll explore soundstages, production facilities, and interactive exhibits. You’ll even have the chance to see props from some of your favorite films. Imagine standing on the New York street backdrops, seen in countless movies and TV shows. Paramount wasn’t always the giant it is today. It started with Adolph Zukor, owner of a New York nickelodeon. He acquired the American distribution rights to Sarah Bernhart’s “Queen Elizabeth” in 1912. The film’s success led Zukor to found the Famous Players Film Company. Through mergers and acquisitions, including the Jesse L. Lasky Company in 1916, the studio evolved. It eventually became the Paramount we know and love. The studio has been home to countless classics. The first Academy Award for Best Picture went to Paramount’s “Wings” in 1927. The studio’s iconic mountain peak and stars logo has remained virtually unchanged, a symbol of enduring Hollywood magic. Paramount Pictures spans 65 acres with 30 stages and impressive sets. Take the opportunity to snap some photos of this iconic place. Who knows, you might even spot a star or two. As our tour concludes at Paramount Pictures, remember this isn’t just a studio, it’s a living museum of cinematic history. A place where stories are born, and dreams are made.
Tujunga Spreading Grounds
Hidden in plain sight, the Tujunga Spreading Grounds is more than just a patch of land. It’s a hidden reservoir,