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Steiner Studios
Quick FactsThe Location: This massive studio complex is located at 15 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn (Brooklyn Navy Yard)Historical Roots: Built in 1920, it was the original home of Paramount Pictures before the industry moved to Hollywood. The Vibe: It’s a massive, gated “Hollywood East” campus. While you can’t go inside the soundstages without a pass, the
Kaufman Astoria Studios
Hunt Intel: Quick FactsThe Location: This massive studio complex is located at 34-12 36th Street in Astoria, Queens.Historical Roots: Built in 1920, it was the original home of Paramount Pictures before the industry moved to Hollywood.A “Muppet” Home: Since 1993, this has been the permanent filming home for Sesame Street.Cinematic Classics: Interior scenes for legendary
NBC Studios
Hunt Intel: NBC Studios (30 Rockefeller Plaza)Did You Know?The Floating Studio: Studio 8H (home of Saturday Night Live) is actually suspended by heavy wires! It was built this way so that the rumbling of the NYC subway wouldn’t ruin the sound during recordings.Yankee Roots: The balcony seats in the SNL studio were originally taken from
Silvercup Studios
The History:Silvercup Studios is one of the largest film and television production facilities in New York City. Originally a bakery for Silvercup Bread, it was converted into a studio in 1983. It is most famous for its massive red “SILVERCUP” sign, which can be seen from the Queensboro Bridge and the FDR Drive.Famous Productions Filmed
