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Groups see the Central Perk set from “ Friends ” as part of the Warner Bros . VIP Studio Tour .
Studio stops set the stage
One of the best ways to learn more about Each finishes with time to explore Hollywood ’ s century-long love affair with Stage 48 , an interactive area that details the movie and TV industry is to visit the key phases of the entertainment production process . During their self-guided studios of the major production companies that call the Los Angeles area home . exploration of Stage 48 , visitors can check
“ People love taking tours of real , out the Central Perk set from “ Friends ,” working movie studios , such as become Hobbit-sized at the forcedperspective special effect table and soar
Warner Bros ., Universal Hollywood and Paramount ,” says Smits , “ as well as visiting the Hollywood Walk of Fame ; the as part of a green-screen experience .
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Dolby Theatre , home of the Oscars ; The Additional features of the Deluxe Grammy Museum ; and so much more .” Tour are a continental breakfast , a
At Warner Bros ., groups can get a three-course lunch in the Commissary behind-the-camera look at the magic of Fine Dining Room and extended time to Hollywood during the VIP Studio Tour explore the studio lot ’ s post-production and the Deluxe Tour . Both the two-hour area , where scenery artists , special VIP option and the five-hour Deluxe effects experts , construction teams and Tour include guided visits to backlots Foley artists work their magic . and soundstages , the DC Universe and For more information , contact Denis Batman exhibits , the props department Zyuzin at denis . zyuzin @ warnerbros . com and more . or visit wbtour . com .
“ Harry Potter ” cast member Bonnie Wright under the sorting hat at Warner Bros .
Additional studio tours
Here is information on three other popular production company tours in Los Angeles :
Paramount Studios Tour As groups explore an active studio on the two-hour tour , they step into the world of Hollywood ’ s first major movie studio and learn about Paramount ’ s 104-year legacy . Special VIP and After Dark tours also are available .
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Universal Studios Hollywood In addition to enjoying the amusement park , Universal guests can take the famous tram that highlights some of the blockbuster movies and TV shows that have been produced at the world ’ s largest working movie studio .

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Sony Pictures Studio Tour The guided two-hour walking tour goes to soundstages that were home to films ranging from “ The Wizard of Oz ” to “ Men in Black ” and “ Spider-Man ” and to TV sets of wellknown game shows , such as “ Jeopardy !” and “ Wheel of Fortune .”
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