Sony Picture Studios Motor Gate — Attraction in Culver City

I went with a tour group from Fountain Valley on a weekday. A lot of the (huge)stage doors were closed & the tour lady said a few are usually open, so we didn't see much there. There was a lot of walking, and as a senior I was okay with it, but some weren't. We got to sit in the audience area of Jeopardy but since filming was over for the season (?), there was nothing there but a blank stage, no podium, no signs, etc. We could see the overhead lights -weren't turned on though. We were all Judy Garland fans, and this studio (MGM) is where Wizard of Oz was filmed, but no costumes or sets were saved since it wasn't expected to be a big hit movie- sad. The costume and prop department was nice, but I hadn't seen most of the movies, so not a big deal to me. Outlander, Men in Black, Stewart Little and Spider-Man, Ghostbusters to name a few. The gift shop was a disappointment to me, as there was a lot of "Sony Studios " items like shot glasses, clothing etc, and not any postcards, not much movie memorabilia items...

This is a popular gate for both staff and visitors alike. The higher your rank, the lower to the ground floor you can park. I like to park on the top floor to see a great view of the water tower. The staff are friendly and helpful, the back stage bar is on the opposite side of the road to quench your thirst after a...

I love this place!!! Well, I worked here on a TV show that had it's offices here and did some shooting here. The guards are friendly and helpful. If you ever get the chance to go, or work there on a show or movie, I am sure you...