Paramount Pictures Corporation

They do a lot of TV shows here… I came for a taping of Dr. Phil (don’t judge… it was a work thing!).
If you need to find street parking (and you probably WILL), ignore the physical address of the studio and instead head toward the gate for the show you’ll be working on/​watching… most likely on Gower street. Start hunting for parking on side streets near the gate, otherwise you’ll have a very long walk.
Studio security is friendly but for the most part if you’re there for a show they won’t allow any cell phones or any electronic devices so leave them in the car. The studio spaces I’ve been in are clean, relatively comfortable and everyone I’ve encountered has been helpful. They have coffee and snacks available during breaks on some shows, which is a rare thing and very nice.
If you make sure to factor in extra time for parking (like a lot of extra time, seriously) this can be a very pleasant place to see the «magic of television» being made.

What an awesome place to get lost. I could spend the rest of my life on this lot and probably never see the same thing twice. I remember the first time I stepped on the lot when I was a mere ten years old to visit a family friend who worked in the sound editing department. That was around the time they were working on Tombstone and Renaissance Man, and I got to step on crushed light bulbs to simulate the sound of gravel for tombstone. I highly doubt that my contribution made it into the movie, but for a 10 year old it is definitely not something I will ever forget.
It is such a cool place to hang out too, you never know who you’ll end up seeing while having lunch, or grabbing a cup of coffee. I worked on a script a few years back, that unfortunately didn’t go anywhere but I loved spending time on the lot and seeing the creative process first hand. It as also super cool to see actors and actresses in real life, and get to talk to them, most are really cool and down to earth.
On my most recent trip to the lot, my husband and I were there for a screening of Sponge Bob Square Pants in 3D which my husband and his team worked on. The studio pulled out all stops, inviting the animators, artists and their families. They had set up games and other activities to keep the little ones busy, a bar for the adults, and endless buffet tables with ocean themed foods and party favors. It was a ton of fun for everyone, and a great way to spend time out of the office with coworkers. The theater in which they held the screening was large and featured a grand screen, lush red velvet curtains and seats so comfortable it was hard to go back outside into the heat.
The grounds are beautiful, and massive, it would take days to see every square inch. I look forward to potential upcoming events held here, and any subsequent snooping I’ll get to do while there. The gift shop also has some pretty rad things that could make unforgettable gifts during the holiday season.

I went to this place in August 2015 since I was invited to a free movie screening which I thought could be interesting and entertaining. I also thought that it could be a good opportunity to visit this Hollywood landmark.
Unfortunately, none of that happened. Even though we showed up ahead of time with my friend (about 5:40pm when we had to be there before 6pm for the projection to begin at 7pm), there was already a line of about 200 people waiting to get in.
After asking a person apparently working there, we found out that our tickets were useless and that we had to fill out an «application», then wait in line, and then fill out surveys. We were then told that we may be selected for the screening after that. We decided to just leave because we had better things to do with our evening than waiting in line for an hour in the hope of seeing a movie.
Overall, my experience with Paramount Pictures Corporation was very negative and I would not recommend such a thing to anyone. The VIP tour will probably be a better experience, but I did not do it myself. Feel free to message me for any additional details that you may need!

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my friends and I went on the night tour and went inside the soundstage and got to see some other places that people won’t get to see on the day tour! I recommend Kaitlyn as your tour guide she’s soooooo nice and accommodating:) Definitely recommend going here if you are planning a trip to LA or if you’re just a good olé movie junkie wanting to see an inside look on what takes place behind the scenes. Since the tour I went on took place at night we did not see any celebrities or people in general, but Instant Mom was being filmed at the time so don’t expect to see any celebs there unless you go on the day tour. Love it here definitely gonna want to go back:))))

Fun, not cheap and not something I can recommend because it’s very expensive and unfortunately not very exciting. The movies, TV shows and commercials that they are making are just not that KOOL. Other movie studios in the area simply offer more bang for your buck.

Paramount Studios was the setting for a funny-​but great-​experience a few years back, possibly 2011 – 2012.
I was hanging out by the commissary (The Dining Room & The Café) with some colleagues and I remember it became a lot quieter for some reason. I saw a very well-​dressed man in a suit, complete with coordinating handkerchief (something you really don’t see too much of out here) slowly pass through with a small entourage. This was my introduction to A.C. Lyles.
Productions working within the vicinity literally halted to a stop, as directors and other important crew members came over to introduce themselves and shake hands with this legend. Impressive it was, seeing someone who started as an office boy practically grow up with Paramount itself be so charismatic in his territory, and as he approached us, you could see a sparkle in his eye.
Then came the incident that left me speechless: he pinched my cheek. This cracked my colleagues up, since they KNOW I am not a touchy-​feely-​huggy kind of person by any means. I was so dumbstruck, as I didn’t think I had much of a babyface, and this was completely unexpected. He laughed along with them and told me that I ought to have a nice day with cheekbones like mine (??). Since this all came out of nowhere, I managed to utter something among the lines such as,‘I, uh will sir, thank you very much.“
I’m glad he did it.

Great place to visit!!! Take the tour! Home of The Dr. Phil Show and The Doctors. Melrose and Gower … come on by!

This venue is great. Me and my girlfriend came here for the Los Angeles Times-​The Taste presented by Citi Bank event. Parking was a little troublesome as they are located in two separate structure areas outside of the venue. Upon entrance, the venue looked well-​maintained with a lot of security there making sure you were going the right way (so that you wouldn’t wander around the studios getting a sneak peek at anything!). The event took place in the back lot of the venue. It seemed to be well thought out and everything was properly placed. Great staff and great venue, I would come back here for any future events!

Hailey was our tour guide, and she was SO FANTASTIC. She deserves a promotion right now. She was so charismatic, friendly and knew everything. Our group was great, too, and everyone asked great questions (groups are small, which is nice). I love movies and enjoyed all the stories she told. The stories are really what you’re taking the tour for — you mostly see buildings and facades, but you will also see props and sets, as well. The tour guides carry iPads, as well, so they can show you movie/​TV show clips that were filmed right where you’re standing. Fascinating.
I’ve taken quite a few tours, and only two really stand out. Hailey matched our great Rockefeller Center tour experience in New York City a few years ago. Tours totally depend on the tour guide. Make sure to bring a few bucks in cash so you can tip your tour guide if they do a good job. Guides like Hailey are so fantastic at their jobs and really deserve tips.

This is a really fun place to do the VIP tour. You definitely get to see many things but the tour changes dependent on the filming schedule or taping schedule and the soundstages is being used. They take you around a golf cart and show you everything they can.
On my visit, I got to see a studio with a built in pool, some Glee sets being constructed (Glee has a few soundstages) and a couple of unnamed movies!
The back lot is a sight to behold. There is a fake New York City St., Chicago and Boston. The tour drops you off back at the front near the old Paramount gate! The new Paramount gate is not the original one from Sunset Boulevard or other movies it has been featured in. You must be inside the studio compound to see the actual gate.
After being dropped off, you can walk around the sets and back lot like you own the place since you are already there. You did not read this last comment from me! :-)

I came here for background several times on TV show and commercials and also came here for the Cinegear Expo. The stages that take place for the cinegear expo use to be the place where they shot the show Community which is now cancelled. Come to the lot when you get the chance to for any special event because Paramount hosts some pretty cool events.

Every visit is a pleasure.
Past job interviews. Charity events. Art shows.
A piece of Hollywood history.

If you ever have the chance to take a tour of the lot, definitely DO IT! There is so much amazing history about the legacy that Paramount is continuing to leave in this world that you can’t help but leave feeling inspired.
I get to come here every Tuesday and feel absolutely blessed!

Great films.
Awesome history.
Mediocre commissary.

It’s hard to review a studio because their movies and shows change all the time.
Paramount is special, I’ve been told, because it is the only studio still located in the city of Los Angeles. All the bigger studios have moved to Culver City or Burbank. There’s a Hollywood charm here that you can’t replicate in Culver City or Burbank.
I got a personal tour of the studio from a friend who works there. It was recent, so the holiday decorations made the experience so much more dazzling :)
The huge tree in front of the main gate is pretty impressive and entirely real! I really wonder how they get such a massive tree transported through busy Los Angeles.
Most of the office building are original buildings, many old apartment buildings that were converted into office space. Most of the facades are well kept and were redone to look like street buildings. I know for sure the show Community uses the office facades as the community college.
Shows like Glee and Dr. Phil shoot here.
It’s one of the smaller studios based on square footage because there’s not much land paramount can buy in the surrounding areas. But the overall studio has a timeless charm to it that I’m sure will persevere.

I went here for LA Beer Fest 2013 and this was the best beer festival I’ve ever gone to. Being able to sample beers from everywhere while on a working set was priceless. The event was well executed, except for the bottleneck as people went from the area in the front to the area where the majority of the breweries were.
Great selection of beers and great lineup of food trucks.
My only pet peeve was that security had everyone from the day session remove their wristbands upon leaving. Thus, I didn’t get my free pretzel from Wirsthaus.

I worked here during a semester of college for Sacha Baron Cohen and I can’t even begin to explain how glorious my Paramount experience was. You won’t find a studio like Paramount anymore, it’s one of the last classic Hollywood studios.
As an employer, Paramount takes care of the companies that have offices on the lot. Anything you need, be it new telephones, tech help, supplies, things shipped, they have you covered fast. They make the movie world work, it’s astounding. It’s a great place to come to every morning.
As a place to tour, you can’t get any better in LA. If you have even a remote interest in movies, you will appreciate Paramount so much. Tours are available and not one tour is the same, your group gets to pick what you want to see and since there are many shows filmed on the lot, there is a good chance you will run into somebody famous. You can see one of two of the Forrest Gump benches, or the famous Paramount gate that Gloria Swanson rode through in Sunset Blvd. The place is amazing and has so much history and so many great stories. Definitely the place to be.

While my career has put me on the lot of the Paramount pictures corporation a couple of times, I still feel like this is the one movie studio that I have spent the littlest amount of time on. But what time I have spent wandering the back lot, I have enjoyed a great deal.
There’s something neat about going through some of the old Star Trek Next Generation props and tiny ships and seeing how exactly they cranked that sucker out. There’s also something really cool about coming here to catch a screening or two long before the flick gets released. Watched Thor and a few other films here in my time before they came out. So hey, why not.
The security guards on here are also some of the nicer I have experienced. The WB ones being the ones that have given me the most hassle in my day and 20^th Century fox being the least — though to be fair, I’m there way too much.
But the Paramount pictures lot has to be one of the nicest lots to walk through at night. The way the lamps glow and just touch the area with light — just enough to really watch your step, but not more than needed to create a specific setting of classic Hollywood.
Their New York back lot is also cool, though nothing beats the one over at Fox. Then again, I may be bias on that fight.

I love the NY setting. Came here for festivals and events and even to visit friends who work here. It’s a pretty setting to see all historic film sets. The NY set is my favorite because it looks SO real.
Lucille Ball’s old office area is pretty too. My friend’s office is right across from there. Gilmore Girls shot some scenes there! :D i LOVE Gilmore Girls.

Paramount is obviously an iconic spot in LA, and definitely a cool spot to check out for a tour, show taping, or whatever else they do here that common folk can be a part of.
Most recently I came here with a client to be on a talk show; overall a good experience, but dressing rooms were so SO small that I was forced to wait outside with the audience members. Not a huge deal, just kind of disappointing. Staff to this particular show didnt seem to care about my problem and seemed more or less annoyed with me. I get it; they deal with annoying people all day but believe me, I wasn’t being a diva about it or anything, I was just confused and kind of bummed. Ya feel?
If you’re in LA, try and check out Paramount. You can get free tickets to shows that are taped here, just do a bit of homework/​research to plan your visit, etc. Overall a good experience.