A STUDIO OF CHOICE SINCE 1915
Over the past 100 years, our iconic boutique studio has hosted a wide variety of cinematic treasures in both film and television productions alike. Built in 1915 as Metro Pictures Back Lot, Red Studios Hollywood has changed hands from various notable production companies such as Desi-Lu Productions and Paramount Pictures to the more recent TV Center and Ren-Mar Studios. Located in the heart of Hollywood, Red Studios has remained the ideal location for filmmakers and producers dating back from the silent film era in the 1920s to the award-winning pictures of today.
“Metro Pictures: 1915 – 1925
In 1915 Metro sent a group of filmmakers to Hollywood to establish a West Coast studio, Metro Studios. Along with the legendary light of Los Angeles, these pioneers found open space to build a boutique studio in the heart of Hollywood, surrounded by bungalows and beautiful orange groves.”
“Equity Studios: 1946 – 1947
May of 1946 Equity Studios on Cahuenga Boulevard in Hollywood is underway. The Studio is built primarily as a rental lot leasing space to independent producers in the center of Hollywood. In January of 1947 the Studio is renamed Motion Picture Center Studios.”
“Motion Picture Center Studios: 1948 - 1950
WGA nominee for Best Screenplay “Home of the Brave” starring Lloyd Bridges and Jeff Corey is filmed on lot.”
“1949: The Jackie Robinson Story
“This is the story of a boy and his dream. But more than that, it is the story of an American boy and dream that is truly an American”.”
“1951: Motion Picture Center Studios
“High Noon” starring Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly take home 4 Academy Awards including Best Actor in a Leading role.”
“1955: Desilu Productions
Desilu Productions gains 51% control of Motion Picture Center Studios and together create the iconic television sensation “I Love Lucy”.”
“1960: Paramount leases studio for its overflow productions
6-time Emmy Award Winner “The Andy Griffith Show” begins its eight-year run.”
“1965: Hogan’s Heros
Colonel Hogan leads a ragtag band of POW’s caught behind German lines in this 2-time Emmy Winning series “Hogan’s Heroes”.”
“1967: Paramount Studios
Paramount Studios acquired the property from Desilu”
“1969: The Studio is sold to Cinema General Studios
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“1974 – 1984 Television Center Studios
listed in Guinness World Records as the longest-running American soap opera in production, “General Hospital” began production in 1974.”
“1984 – 2010 Ren-Mar Studios
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“1984: A Nightmare on Elm Street
“1, 2...Freddy’s coming for you...3, 4 better lock your door.”
-Freddie Kruger”
“1985 – 1992: “The Golden Girls”
The legendary 1950’s Golden Girls Bungalows have remained a favorite location to Hollywood historians and celebrities alike.”
“1988: Who Framed Roger Rabbit
“I’m not bad I’m just drawn that way.”
-Jessica Rabbit”
“1989: “When Harry Met Sally”
” I’ll have what she’s having.”
-Estelle Reiner”
“1993: Terminator II 3-D
“Asta la vista, baby!”
-The Terminator”
“2001: K-PAX
“I shall miss Earth; it has great potential.”
-Prot”
“2004: Crash
3-time Academy Winner for Best Motion Picture, Best Original Screenplay and Best Achievement In Film Editing goes to “Crash””
“2009: Moneyball
’’When you get the answer your looking for, ya hang up’’
- Billy Beane”
“2010: Red Studios Hollywood
In January 2010, Ren-Mar Studios was bought by Red Digital Cinema Camera Company. The complex was renamed “Red Studios Hollywood”.”
“2014: Amazon’s Bosch begins their first season
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“2015: “Hateful 8”
Well cut my legs off and call me “Shorty”!
-Chris Mannix:”
“2019: The Laundromat
“Bad? Bad is such a big word, for being such a small word.”
- Jürgen Mossack”
“2020: Fast and Furious 9
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“2021: The Masked Singer
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“2023: American idol
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