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Barbie The Movie: In Concert™ Announces North American Summer Tour Led by Macy Schmidt and the Barbie Land Sinfonietta

A live-to-film concert experience featuring all-women and majority women of color orchestra, The Sinfonietta, performing the film’s award-winning score live

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Live Nation and Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced Barbie The Movie: In Concert ™ , a live-to-film concert experience produced by Overture Global Entertainment that will bring Warner Bros. Pictures’ feature film Barbie —Mattel Film’s first theatrical production—to life with live music from The Barbie Land Sinfonietta, a special presentation from Orchestrator and Executive Producer Macy Schmidt’s all-women and majority women-of-color orchestra.

Kicking off July 2 nd and traveling to 37 cities including the previously announced July 27 date at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, fans across North America will have the opportunity to be transported to Barbie Land this summer and experience Barbie like never before. The record-smashing film will be projected onto a giant LED screen above The Barbie Land Sinfonietta as they perform the film’s award-winning score. Fans of all ages can celebrate the music of 2023’s highest-grossing film in a one-of-a-kind immersive experience, with the tour also featuring specialty limited-edition merchandise, photo opportunities, and more.

TICKETS: Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning March 5, 2024 at 10 am local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com . Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, March 8 at 10 am local time via ticketmaster.com .

The Barbie Land Sinfonietta is conducted by Tony Award winning producer Macy Schmidt. A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, Schmidt recently became the first woman of color orchestrator in Broadway history.

“We can’t wait for fans of all ages to join us in this immersive experience, celebrating the biggest movie of 2023 and bringing the magic of Barbie to life like never before.” said Josh Silverman, Chief Franchise Officer at Mattel. “The incredible talents of Macy Schmidt and The Barbie Land Sinfonietta guarantee an unparalleled and unforgettable adventure.”

“Music lends so much heart and excitement to the Barbie film; between the stunning and clever orchestral score and the upbeat iconic pop soundtrack, music is carrying us through the story,” said Macy Schmidt. “On top of getting to experience the film unlike ever before, Barbie The Movie: In Concert audiences will have the privilege of watching some of the world’s best musicians come together and do what they do best. Throughout this entire process, I’ve been so inspired by Mattel’s genuine commitment to everything this film stands for. I am particularly excited to be partnering with Mattel as I have long been inspired by Barbie’s purpose statement: ‘to inspire the limitless potential in every girl.’ It couldn’t be more aligned to have an all-women orchestra performing this film, bringing its message to life onstage.’”

Furthering the mission, Barbie The Movie: In Concert will include a touring road crew consisting of a veteran lineup of all-women technical and production professionals. For tour dates and more, please visit http://barbiethemovieinconcert.com .

The full-length feature film Barbie received more than 450 industry nominations and 120 wins, including eight Academy Award® nominations. Music from Barbie was nominated for 11 GRAMMY Awards®, with three wins secured in key categories including Song of the Year and Best Song Written for Visual Media (Billie Eilish O’Connell and Finneas O’Connell, What Was I Made For?), and Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media.

Barbie was released worldwide on July 21, 2023, by Warner Bros. Pictures. The highest grossing film of 2023 and the highest grossing in Warner Bros. history, Barbie is directed by Greta Gerwig from a screenplay written by Gerwig & Noah Baumbach. It is Mattel Films’ first theatrical production. Warner Bros. Pictures Presents a Heyday Films Production, a LuckyChap Entertainment Production, an NB/GG Pictures Production, a Mattel Films Production, Barbie . The film is distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.

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  About Mattel 

Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest portfolios of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain, and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends™, UNO®, Masters of the Universe®, Monster High® and MEGA®, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming and digital experiences, music, and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. Visit us online at mattel.com.

About Live Nation Entertainment

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com .

  About The Sinfonietta  

The Sinfonietta is an all-women and majority women-of-color orchestra and production company renowned for its diverse and innovative creative direction and its reputation for musical excellence. The Sinfonietta’s inaugural NYC-based orchestra, The Broadway Sinfonietta, was founded in 2020 by Egyptian-American Orchestrator & Music Supervisor Macy Schmidt, who was recently honored on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 List for her work with the Sinfonietta. Since teaming up with industry veteran Colleen McCormack to grow the company, the orchestra has performed with pop stars such as Renée Rapp, Brandy, and Jordin Sparks; in concert for feature films such as Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Cowboy Bebop, and Avatar: The Last Airbender; and onstage as featured soloists for the opening number of the 2023 Tony Awards. The Sinfonietta’s international footprint is rapidly growing, performing most recently in Abu Dhabi with an all-Arab women orchestra for the Forbes International Women’s Day Gala honoring world leaders Hillary Rodham Clinton, Gloria Steinem, Malala Yousafzai, Billie Jean King, and Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska. As a production company, the Sinfonietta has partnered with brands such as Bloomingdale’s, MAC Cosmetics, and The Atlantic Magazine to create original commissioned content, and been featured in outlets such as NBC, CBS, Rolling Stone, BuzzFeed, Forbes, TIME, Teen Vogue, Elle Magazine, The Washington Post, The Today Show, and more. As a headlining artist, The Broadway Sinfonietta made its live full orchestra debut concert presented by Carnegie Hall Citywide and signed with Sony Masterworks to develop and release recordings of Schmidt’s pop orchestra arrangements. Fresh off the heels of a 70+ city nationwide tour, the Sinfonietta’s reach and impact has grown exponentially, now encompassing both a production arm (Sinfonietta Productions), as well as a management arm (Sinfonietta Creative Management), which provides representation and advocacy for women musicians across the industry as a whole.

Overture Global Entertainment

Overture Global Entertainment, founded and led by Tony Award-winning producer and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree Macy Schmidt, is a full-service production company and consultancy specializing in the design, development, and execution of large-scale global orchestra ventures. By combining showstopping orchestras with world class visual media IP, Overture is making a prominent name for itself in the rapidly expanding film concert industry. From classic films, to animé, to modern feature films, and even to revue productions, Overture is redefining what it means to see an orchestra perform live. Overture’s unique competitive advantage is its partnership with the acclaimed all-women & majority women-of-color orchestra The Sinfonietta, which operates a number of ensembles worldwide and is experienced in both domestic and international touring and performances. By combining an in-house orchestra with major studio and licensing partnerships, Overture seeks to further commercialize film concerts and pioneer new levels of popularity for live score and pop orchestra events.

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To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you’re a Ken.

From Oscar-nominated writer/director Greta Gerwig (“Little Women,” “Lady Bird”) comes “Barbie,” starring Oscar-nominees Margot Robbie (“Bombshell,” “I, Tonya”) and Ryan Gosling (“La La Land,” “Half Nelson”) as Barbie and Ken, alongside America Ferrera (“End of Watch,” the “How to Train Your Dragon” films), Kate McKinnon (“Bombshell,” “Yesterday”), Michael Cera (“Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,” “Juno”), Ariana Greenblatt (“Avengers: Infinity War,” “65”), Issa Rae (“The Photograph,” “Insecure”), Rhea Perlman (“I’ll See You in My Dreams,” “Matilda”), and Will Ferrell (the “Anchorman” films, “Talladega Nights”). The film also stars Ana Cruz Kayne (“Little Women”), Emma Mackey (“Emily,” “Sex Education”), Hari Nef (“Assassination Nation,” “Transparent”), Alexandra Shipp (the “X-Men” films), Kingsley Ben-Adir (“One Night in Miami,” “Peaky Blinders”), Simu Liu (“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”), Ncuti Gatwa (“Sex Education”), Scott Evans (“Grace and Frankie”), Jamie Demetriou (“Cruella”), Connor Swindells (“Sex Education,” “Emma.”), Sharon Rooney (“Dumbo,” “Jerk”), Nicola Coughlan (“Bridgerton,” “Derry Girls”), Ritu Arya (“The Umbrella Academy”), Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Dua Lipa and Oscar-winner Helen Mirren (“The Queen”).

Gerwig directed “Barbie” from a screenplay by Gerwig & Oscar nominee Noah Baumbach (“Marriage Story,” “The Squid and the Whale”), based on Barbie by Mattel. The film’s producers are Oscar nominee David Heyman (“Marriage Story,” “Gravity”), Robbie, Tom Ackerley and Robbie Brenner, with Michael Sharp, Josey McNamara, Ynon Kreiz, Courtenay Valenti, Toby Emmerich and Cate Adams serving as executive producers.

Gerwig’s creative team behind the camera included Oscar-nominated director of photography Rodrigo Prieto (“The Irishman,” “Silence,” “Brokeback Mountain”), six-time Oscar-nominated production designer Sarah Greenwood (“Beauty and the Beast,” “Anna Karenina”), editor Nick Houy (“Little Women,” “Lady Bird”), Oscar-winning costume designer Jacqueline Durran (“Little Women,” “Anna Karenina”), visual effects supervisor Glen Pratt (“Paddington 2,” “Beauty and the Beast”), music supervisor George Drakoulias (“White Noise,” “Marriage Story”) and Oscar-winning composer Alexandre Desplat (“The Shape of Water,” “The Grand Budapest Hotel”).

Warner Bros. Pictures Presents a Heyday Films Production, a LuckyChap Entertainment Production, a Mattel Production, “Barbie.” The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures and released in theaters only nationwide on July 21, 2023 and beginning internationally on July 19, 2023.

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Warner Bros Studio Tour Hollywood: Honest Review (2024)

Iconic TV and movie sets. Working Hollywood actors roaming past your tour group. New York, San Francisco, and small town America all in one place.

In this Warner Brothers studio tour review, we’re sharing exactly what it’s like stepping foot into Warner Brothers Studio in Hollywood and embarking on one of their incredible studio and backlot experiences.

Unlike other tours around the world, this is a current working film and TV studios.

The people you pass aren’t actors (well, they are actors, but they aren’t acting as if they’re real movie and TV crew when they’re not – you know what I mean!)

And while you will see sets that have been frozen in time on the WB Studio Tour (Friends set, we’re looking at you!), you’ll also experience the constantly changing backlot.

It’s a dream come true for movie and TV fans to get to explore one of the oldest studios in the entire world, and after reading this Warner Bros tour review, you’ll know exactly what to expect and how to make the most of your time here.

Please note this is about the Warner Brothers Hollywood Studio Tour in Los Angeles, not the Warner Brothers Studio Tour in London, England.

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What to Expect at the Warner Brothers Studio Tour in Los Angeles

From the iconic Friends fountain and orange couch to facades of the exterior of houses that you’ll recognize from everything from Growing Pains (1980s) to Fuller House (2020s), there’s something memorable literally around every corner on the Warner Bros tour.

We couldn’t possibly cover everything you’ll see, and we wouldn’t want to because part of the fun is the element of surprise.

Instead, we’ll touch on some highlights to get you excited and give you some of the best tips for making the most of your day.

Practical Tips for Visiting the Warner Bros Tour

Buying tickets to the wb studio tour.

Buying tickets to the studio tour needs to be done before your visit, but it’s very easy to buy them online here.

Prices are $69 per adult and $59 per child, and you’ll just keep your confirmation e-mail with you as you go through the experience and arrival process.

Discounts and Cheap Tickets for Warner Bros Studio Tour

Sometimes, you can find discounted tickets for the tour using a couple of different methods.

Firstly, if you’re a SoCal resident, you get discounted tickets anyway as long as you have proof of residency.

If you’re not from the area, sign up for the mailing list through the official website for the chance to keep an eye on any promo codes (they aren’t frequent, but there is a space on the booking site for promo codes so it is possible).

Alternatively, check out the Warner Brother Studios Tour on Undercover Tourist here , as they often have discounted tickets available for about $5-10 off the regular price.

Opening Days and Times

Currently, the Warner Bros Studio Tour is open five days a week, excluding Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

On days they are open, the first tour usually begins at 9am and the last tour begins at 3:30pm (again, you have unguided time to walk through afterwards).

How Long is the Warner Bros Studio Tour?

The guided portion of the tour is about 1 hour, and you should leave about 2 to 3 hours total as the rest will be unguided at your own pace.

Parking at Warner Bros Studio LA

Los Angeles is a driving city, which means your main options to get to the tour are either driving yourself or taking an Uber or Lyft.

If driving yourself, parking is $15 and is located in a dedicated, security-guarded parking lot adjacent to the Warner Bros main visitor building ( 3400 Warner Blvd., Burbank, CA 91505 ).

If you get an Uber, they are allowed to drop you off and pick you up right outside the visitor building in a dedicated rideshare landing zone.

The Warner Bros Tour website also makes mentions of buses and trains that can “get you” to the tour, but these are convoluted and long processes and they’re only going to drop you off a quarter mile away from the tour.

Stick to the Uber or driving yourself.

Arrival and Movie

When you first get to the visitor center, you’ll show your tour confirmation and go through an airport-style security section.

Then, before you know it, you’re in!

You can check out the café and shop, or you can save that until afterwards and head straight to the first part of the tour, the Storytelling Showcase.

This is a look-in-your-own-time room with plenty of artifacts from movie studio history, including letters to and from famous studio execs, address books that include Walt Disney’s information, and a year-by-year rundown of how the Warner Brothers started the studio in the first place.

When you’re ready, you make your way to the start of the official guided tour, the backlot tour, where you’ll get in a line similar to a theme park ride line and wait until it’s time for the next tour to depart.

Note: Despite the tour entry time on your confirmation page, tours do run continually and they will get you on the next one. Aim to arrive at the Studios so that you are entering the main visitor center 10-15 minutes before the time on your confirmation if you want to make sure you’re on that tour, or arrive at the visitor center at the time it says on your confirmation and then just know you’ll get on the next tour when you’ve made your way back to the starting area – they really do run frequently.

Warner Brother Studios Backlot Tour

The Backlot tour, for many people, is the best part of the Warner Brother Studios tour.

This is the main, guided, section, where you hop on the iconic little trams with your tour guide and driver and wind your way around the real, working Warner Brothers backlot.

Not only will you pass by the buildings that house the interior sets, but you’ll get to see many of the exterior sets that have been used for so many of your favorite movies and TV shows (and you may be surprised how easily they are to recycle and use again and again!)

One of the most fascinating sets is Warner Village, which is actually a collection of offices within houses that replicates a typical American street.

These are exterior sets only, in case you need a front yard or standard American street to film in.

Then you’ve got the Midwest Residential Street, which is where you’ll find the famous Gilmore Girls sets like the chapel, “Luke’s Diner” and that gazebo in the middle of the park.

You’ll also see the brownstones, a classic New York style area, as well as the exterior of a school, a bank, and more industrial areas.

Along the way, your guide will point out many of the most important productions that have been filmed using these locations and, better yet, they’ll ask you ahead of time what your favorite Warner Brothers productions are so they can be sure to point out filming locations that you might be interested in.

You’ll pass by actor’s trailers, often see real productions taking place (and in that case, you may be rerouted as they need all to be quiet on set!), and you will get down a couple of times from the vehicle and get to explore with your guide on foot.

We saw production designers working on a set for a new scene for an upcoming Warner Brothers movie, as well as plenty of movie and TV crew who were milling around, eating their lunches and going from set to set.

The energy here is electric.

Even when there isn’t filming taking place, you can feel that this is truly a place where magic is created and history is made.

One of the most famous outdoor sets includes the fountain from the Friends intro.

This is the real fountain – it was filmed here, on the studio, not on location in New York.

When you pass by the soundstages, where interior sets are built, you can take pictures unless the doors are up.

If the doors are up, there may be sets inside that you can see on the tour, but cannot be shared via photo with anyone else as it may be a spoiler for an upcoming episode or movie.

Oh, and did I mention celebrities?

Yes, those working actors show up to the Warner Brother Studios for work, and they have to walk around like the rest of the crew!

If you see someone you recognize, the etiquette is simply to keep your mouth shut and enjoy a spotting.

Don’t yell at them, run towards them, or do anything besides a kind wave if they happen to make eye contact.

It’s not because the actors themselves are stuck up or don’t want to meet fans, but with tours running continuously, it’s easy to make them feel like they’re an animal in a zoo and at the end of the day, they’re a professional who is at work, not roaming the streets of Beverly Hills, so let them get on with their day.

Self-Guided Warner Brothers Studio Tour

After your backlot tour is over, you’ll be taken by your driver to the self-guided portion of the tour, which takes you through more movie and TV history as well as some of the world’s most famous soundstages.

Some of the first exhibits you pass by include information on the actual movie-making process, from the writing to the casting to the costume design.

Friends Set and Café at Warner Brother Studios

Friends fans, listen up.

This is it.

The moment you’ve been waiting for.

Friends is one of the most-watched shows in the world, particularly in syndication and has been beloved by fans since it was on air from 1994 to 2004.

While it was set in New York City, it was mostly filmed in Los Angeles at the studios, and the interior Central Perk set is now available for fans to see in-person.

Yes, the original Friends cafe set, almost as it was during filming, is there in Studio 48 in all of its glory, waiting for you to discover it.

You won’t be allowed to roam around the real set too much because they don’t want it to be damaged, but you can get your picture taken on the famous couch!

If you want to spend more time in the Friends world, the Friends café at the end of the self-guided part of the tour is the perfect place to do that.

Grab a coffee, sit on the replica orange couch, and enjoy the replica sets including Monica’s apartment, Monica’s kitchen, and Chandler and Joey’s place!

Big Bang Theory

Big Bang Theory is another popular show that has retained its sets for fans to view, and if you want, you can also get some of your pictures taken here pretending that you live in the same world as these characters.

Other Exhibits at the Warner Brothers Studio Tour

From the real Batmobile to a Harry Potter exhibit featuring some props to iconic superhero costumes, there really is something for everyone on this tour no matter your movie tastes.

Again, so much has been filmed here, from superhero movies to La La Land to Pretty Little Liars to Gilmore Girls to Fuller House to Growing Pains to some older movies that used the original exterior soundstages.

Warner Brothers Studio Tour Gift Shop and Exit

When you exit into the main visitor area, you’ll get to experience the incredible gift shop, which is one of the best gift shops I’ve ever been in.

There’s a big emphasis on merch that you can only buy here (there is also Friends store connected to the Friends café for exclusive items).

I purchased some Gilmore Girls memorabilia, as well as some Warner Brothers studio merch including a T-shirt and coaster.

It’s hard to get out of there without buying something, so budget some money to make sure you can get a souvenir from one of your favorite movies or shows.

Is the Warner Brothers Studio Tour Hollywood Worth it?

The Warner Brothers Studio tour isn’t a cheap investment.

It can run a family of four into the hundreds of dollars, and the experience is about 2-3 hours long (though you can spend as much as you want after you exit the backlot tour and go to the self-guided interior section).

There are a lot of options of things to do with that money in LA, but this is the one studio tour that is an absolute must-do.

It’s the most iconic one, even better than Universal or Paramount, and the fact that it’s a working studio and you’re constantly looking for actors or being rerouted so you don’t get in the way of active filming brings an energy and excitement to the experience that makes it well worth the money involved.

Where to Eat Near Warner Bros Studio Tour: Dine with the Stars

If you’re finished at the tour and looking for somewhere to eat, head across the road to the Smoke House Restaurant .

With plush red booths and an old-timey Americana feel, this restaurant has been a favorite with celebrities over the years, including George Clooney who named his production company “Smokehouse Pictures” after the restaurant!

Prices are decent for LA and the pulled pork sandwich is one for the ages.

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Venture inside Warner Bros. Studio for a rare behind-the-scenes look at this thriving motion picture studio.

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Come with us to Warner Bros. Studio in Burbank and uncover cinematic history, behind-the-scenes magic, and leisurely exploration. Join a one-hour guided tram tour through the bustling 110-acre lot, exploring backlots, soundstages, and iconic sets with expert guides sharing fascinating insights. Peer deep into the filmmaking process, from set designs to special effects and active soundstages where filming unfolds. Admire a curated collection of props, costumes, and memorabilia from timeless classics to contemporary favorites. Engage with interactive exhibits offering hands-on activities related to special effects and green screen technology. Enjoy leisure time to explore the studio museum, shop, and dine. Before reaching Warner Bros. Studio, indulge in lunch at the popular Anaheim Packing District dining hall. Don't miss this chance to experience the magic of Hollywood firsthand!

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Warner Bros. Studio is completely accessible. Portions of this tour include walking outside and some stairs or inclines may be involved. Please let us know in advance if you require special assistance

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The Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood is, without a doubt, intended for a wide range of ages, including kids! Are you ready to have fun? Everyone will be blown away once they get to visit well-known TV sets, and the secrets of movie making! Expect lots of fun surprises and activities! From the interactive soundstage at Stage 48, to the Friends Fountain or even visiting the famous backlots, you will not regret taking this incredible tour, it has everything you can possibly imagine!

Guests are no longer be required to show proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test to visit the Studio Tour. Any mandates on mask requirements for the WB tour have been removed.

Tours last for approximately 3 hours.

Exciting Updates at Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood!

At Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood, we are thrilled to announce some incredible updates that will immerse you in the world of entertainment like never before! Get ready for an unforgettable journey through the magic of storytelling with their latest additions:

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15, 2023, marks the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month! Join the celebration by paying tribute to the generations of Hispanics who have enriched storytelling!

On your studio tour, when you stop at Stage 48: Script to Screen, you'll have the chance to explore a brand-new exhibit. This exhibit features costumes and props from some of your favorite films, including Blue Beetle, Barbie, Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles, Wild Wild West, Ocean’s Eleven, and Curse of La Llorona!

But that's not all! Prepare to be captivated by the iconic costumes worn by Jennifer Lopez as Selena in the 1997 biopic about the “Queen of Tejano music.” These exhibits are designed to inspire future storytellers and provide a powerful platform for everyone to see themselves in the world of film and television!

New Game of Thrones Exhibit

For all the Game of Thrones fans out there, this is a moment you've been waiting for! Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood is proud to present a spectacular new exhibit dedicated to the legendary HBO drama - Game of Thrones.

Step into the world of Westeros as you get see the costumes and props that brought this epic series to life on screen. Marvel at the intricate details and impeccable craftsmanship on display, from the iconic costumes worn by Emilia Clarke as Daenerys Targaryen, Nathalie Emmanuel as Missandei, Harry Lloyd as Viserys Targaryen, to Eddie Eyre as Ser Gerold Hightower. This is an exhibit you will love!

But the adventure doesn't end there! You'll also have the chance to admire an array of props, including weapons, jewelry, dragon eggs, and even dragon skulls! This exhibit promises to be a visual feast for fans of Game of Thrones and lovers of fantasy alike.

If you're a true Game of Thrones enthusiast, this is an experience you simply cannot miss. Join us at Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood and dive headfirst into the world of intrigue, power, and epic storytelling. Don't miss out on these incredible updates at Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood. Book your discounted Warner Bros. Studio Tour tickets now and embark on a journey through the magic of cinema, television, and the rich heritage of storytelling!

Experience the wonder of filmmaking from the director's perspective!

Come visit Warner Bros. and get ready for an unforgettable experience on the Studio Tour in Hollywood. This tour of Hollywood's working studios takes you behind the scenes to witness where movies are made, allowing you to catch a glimpse of the sets, costumes, and props you have seen in the best movies. You will have a blast! Hurry up and purchase your Warner Bros. Studio Tour tickets from FunEx and step into an incredible behind-the-scenes production!

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Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood gets you closer than ever to the entertainment that has captivated audiences for nearly a century in the movie industry! Visit the sets of many popular films and TV shows, like Friends, Pretty Little Liars, The Big Bang Theory, Gilmore Girls, ER, and many other great films! Learn about the process of making movies and visit the iconic locations used in the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts series, where you can meet magical animals and try out the Sorting Hat!

On your visit to Warner Bros., you will have the chance to participate in many enthralling and one-of-a-kind activities. From authentic movie memorabilia to jaw-dropping indoor standees depicting some of the film's most memorable characters. Imagine being in those incredible scenes from the movies and standing in the same place the greatest movie stars have been! Purchase your Warner Bros. Studio Tour ticket through FunEx to enjoy the biggest savings in the market!

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Where is Warner Bros. Hollywood located?

Warner Bros. Studios is located in Burbank, California, at 3400 Warner Boulevard.

Pro-tips: Details to Know Before Your Visit

Operating hours.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood opens daily from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The studio tour will be closed on December 25, 2022 (Sunday), and on the following days of January:

• January 10-12
• January 17-18
• January 24-25

Security & Identification Requirements

Everyone entering the studio must first go through a metal detector. All visitors above 18 must show government-issued photo identification before entering the studio. Please present any listed ID to be allowed into the Warner Bros. studio's backlot. The following IDs are valid (as per the studio's guidelines):

• A valid Driver's License
• A valid state-issued identity card (applicable for US guests only)
• A valid passport

Mandates on Vaccination and Mask

Local and State health regulations no longer require guests to wear masks or other face coverings, but it is still highly recommended to do so whenever you are inside. Visitor vaccination records or test results are no longer required. Any regulations requiring the use of a mask have been removed.

A face mask may be required to enter some production spaces, such as stages or other indoor facilities. Your tour guide will tell you when it's needed and give you one if you don't have one.

Age Restrictions

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood welcomes visitors of all ages! However, all children and teenagers (ages 5-17) must have a parent or guardian during the tour.

There is no dress code at all, so feel free to wear whatever you like. Walking is involved in some tours of the backlot, so it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes.

Be sure to bring your camera!

Photography is permitted in some areas of the studio but prohibited in others. Your expert tour guide will advise you on the best times and places to snap photos. No filming of any kind is allowed inside.

What to expect during your Warner Bros. Studio Tour?

Discover and check out all the fun activities that are included in your Warner Bros. Studio Tour discount tickets from FunEx.

Tour duration is 3 hours, including 1 hour guided tour + 2 hours of unguided tours (shopping and dining included).

Here are most of the things you'll see during your tour:

Storytelling Showcase

Explore the extensive collection to learn how Warner Bros. has been bringing stories to life for nearly a century. Travel in the footsteps of literary greats past and present by visiting the physical locations where their ground-breaking works were born!

Expert guides will show you the inner workings of this historic film studio. Over the years, Warner Bros. has used its 110 acres (10 backlots) to produce some of the most iconic moments in cinema. These are some of the places you could see on your trip:

Brownstone Street

Many well-known television shows, movies, and cartoons have used the studio's Brownstone Street backlot location over the year, such as ER, Pretty Little Liars, and Looney Tunes: Back in Action.

Midwest Street

Mid-West Street, built in the 1930s, is one of Hollywood's most often-used sets, featured in almost 400 movies and TV shows. Stars Hollow from Gilmore Girls and Rosewood from Pretty Little Liars are just two of the many made-up towns set there.

New York Street

New York City streets have appeared in hundreds of movies, from classics like A Star Is Born and Whatever Happened to Baby Jane to modern hits like ER, The Big Bang Theory, The Last Samurai, and Blade Runner.

Friends Fountain

Snap some great photos next to the couch and fountain from the Friends opening credits. They were kept in the original ranch location so fans could get really close and take unforgettable pictures during their visit. Enjoy some incredible moments with your friends!

Stage 48: Script to Screen

The Studio Tour's self-guided Stage 48: Script to Screen transports guests onto a working soundstage. You will be able to visit the incredible inner workings of the film industry, from auditions to the glamourous red carpets. This part of Warner Bros. allows visitors to witness three distinct but equally essential sections in the filmmaking process:

• Pre-Production
• Post-Production (New)

Friend's Central Perk Set

An episode of Friends when Ross takes a selfie is highlighted in Stage 48: From Script to Film. Visit the actual set of Central Perk and relive all of your favorite Friends’ scenes, from Phoebe's Smelly Cat performance to a chat with Gunther, the bar's most popular barista.

The Big Bang Theory

Get ready to visit the 4A Apartment in Pasadena, California, where the actors of The Big Bang Theory hung out and talked about quantum mechanics, Star Trek, and had hilarious conversations.

Central Perk Café

Visit this incredible shop and choose from many of the New York deli staples like corned beef melts, pizza wedges, hot dogs, fries, salads, sandwiches, or the Central Perk's signature blend of coffee. The menu has been modified to include new Friends-themed recipes like Rachel's trifle. Visit Monica's apartment or have a bite at Chandler and Joey's place. Make sure to stop by the Friend Boutique!

Visit DC Universe with friends and family and take some stunning photos! Your Warner Bros. Studio Tour discount ticket includes admission to this incredible attraction, perfect for die-hard fans of comic book heroes and villains.

Preview of the DC Comics Multiverse:

DC Super-Villains

Stand before the actual Arkham Asylum gates from Joel Schumacher's Batman and Robin and imagine yourself mere steps away from some of Gotham City's most infamous supervillains.

Wonder Woman's Study

Stop by Wonder Woman's workplace if you want to feel like a superhero for a day. You can photograph yourself with the iconic golden wings and Lasso of Hestia from the 1984 Wonder Woman movie.

Aquaman's Lair

Learn more about Aquaman by diving into his world. Take a picture while holding Aquaman's trident and keep an eye out for the Trench Creature.

Superman's Office

They've gathered a selection of authentic capes from the movies to honor Superman's long and illustrious career in film.

Batman's Batcave

If you visit the Batcave, you may see several original Batsuits and props, as well as the Tumbler from "The Dark Knight" and the Batmobile from "Batman, the 1989 movie" by Tim Burton.

Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts

Picture yourself in front of the fireplace, surrounded by authentic set pieces, holding Harry's Hogwarts acceptance letters. Like Harry, Ron, and Hermione on-screen, you can make your own potions inside the Potions Classroom. You can practice your re-potting talents on young Mandrakes in the Herbology Lab. That tentacle over there is poisonous, so be careful! Visit Newt Scamander's shed and learn more about the magical creatures seen in the Fantastic Beasts movies. Keep your eyes peeled for the Erumpent, Demiguise, and Mooncalves!

Warner Bros. Studio Store

It's time to start collecting souvenirs to take back with you. Visit the Warner Bros. Studio Store to pick up all the mementos you need from your stay in the studio. Please note that Warner Bros. Studio Store is open every day from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM and closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

You may find some good finds here at the store:

Wizarding World

Hogwarts robes, journals, trunks, and glasses may all be engraved to make a one-of-a-kind present. Perfect gifts for potter heads!

Amazing Kids

Toys, plushies, and kids' apparel are available for purchase so that you may take a keepsake of the Studio Tour home and treasure it forever.

Heroic Comics

Comic books depicting your favorite DC Superheroes are available as collectibles only at Warner Bros. Gallery Shop.

Dining Options inside Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood

Time for some delicious food! After your fun and tiring tour, refuel at one of the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood's on-site restaurants. Starbucks has opened a Friends-themed cafe, and Central Perk has expanded their hours.

All New! Starbucks Café at Welcome Center

If you need a pick-me-up before or after your tour, stop by the Tour Welcome Center's freshly renovated Starbucks. Sit back and enjoy the California sun on the patio with your fresh Starbucks in hand.

Expanded Central Perk Café

The new Friends-themed café serves the amazing and unique Central Perk coffee blend and offers fans of the show a menu that includes corned beef melts, pizza wedges, hot dogs, fries, a variety of salads, hot and cold sandwiches, and so many other tasty surprises.

They have even made Rachel's Thanksgiving trifle, New York cheesecake, and Central Perk cupcakes!

Grab your choice of food and enjoy it in one of the many meticulously recreated New York City settings, such as Central Perk, Joey and Chandler's apartment, Monica's apartment, or a Greenwich Village-themed set! You can buy the most exclusive merchandise after getting a bite to eat at the Friends Boutique, which is only open during the Studio Tour.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Are reservations required before visiting warner bros. studios.

Yes, during online purchase, you will have to pick a date and time of tour (this will serve as your reservation). No further reservation after purchase is required.

What days does Warner Bros. Tour operate?

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood operates five days a week, Thursday to Monday, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. They are closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The Studio Store is open from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily and is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Opening hours may vary. Please check their official website for an updated schedule.

How much do Warner Bros. Studio Tour tickets for adults cost?

FunEx offers the same Warner Bros. Studio Tour discount ticket for only $54.90 vs. $69 gate price.

How much do Warner Bros. Studio Tour tickets for a child cost?

FunEx Warner Bros. Studio Tour discount tickets for children start at only $47.90 per child vs. $59.99 gate price.

How soon do I receive my Studio Tour in Warner Bros. Studio Tour discount tickets?

Your Warner Bros. Studio Tour discount tickets and receipt will be sent instantly to your email after you purchase through FunEx!

How much is parking at Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood?

Warner Bros. parking facility is located at 3400 Warner Blvd. Burbank, CA 91505. Parking fees start at $15 per vehicle. RVs, trailers, and trucks are not permitted inside the parking structure.

Is photography allowed at the studio?

Your expert guide will advise which parts of the tour can be photographed and which portions are not; filming videos inside is strictly forbidden.

Will I see celebrities on tour?

Warner Bros. Studio Tour is known for its unique behind-the-scenes setup. The studio cannot guarantee you will see celebrities during your tour.

Where can I eat at Warner Bros. Studios?

Central Perk Café allows you to dine in recreated sets, including Central Perk, Joey & Chandler's apartment, Monica's apartment, and their Greenwich Village-themed set. At the same time, Starbucks Café is available for visitors from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Tour Welcome Center.

What COVID-19 precautionary measures are implemented?

Warner Bros. follows all mandated City, State, and Federal CDC guidelines. Face coverings and masks will NO LONGER be worn by all guests and tour staff on all parts of the tour, but when indoors, in some areas like the production stage, wearing a face mask is required. Guests that arrive without a mask will be provided with one.

Are guide dogs allowed on tour?

Registered service dogs are allowed! Please call +1(818) 977-8687 before your visit. Other animals and pets are, unfortunately, not allowed on studio tours.

Is the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Warner Bros. Studio Tour has carts to accommodate most wheelchairs. Please contact the Tour Center at 877-492-8687 ahead of time to ensure that one of the carts will be available. Wheelchairs available from Tour Center are free of charge.

Is the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood ASL friendly?

Yes, if you call the Tour Center at 818-977-8687 at least three days in advance, the tour can assign an ASL interpreter to your group.

Does Warner Bros. Studio offer tours in Spanish?

Is there a lot of walking during the tour.

Some of the tours might include minimal walking as visitors will ride on a golf cart for most of the tour.

Last updated May 01, 2024.

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'Barbie' studio apologizes for 'insensitive' response to 'Barbenheimer' atomic bomb meme

TOKYO − Warner Bros., the studio behind the new "Barbie" movie, has apologized for the company's "insensitive" reaction to social media posts about the "Barbenheimer" blitz that combined images of Barbie and a mushroom cloud.

The memes triggered criticism in Japan for what many described as minimizing the atomic bomb attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

The movie about the world-famous doll and "Oppenheimer," a biography of Robert Oppenheimer, who helped develop the weapon, were released July 21 in the U.S., sparking the "Barbenheimer" craze for watching both and prompting memes combining the two.

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The images, which were not created by Warner Bros., showed Margot Robbie, who played Barbie, sitting on the shoulders of Oppenheimer, played by Cillian Murphy, with an orange inferno of an atomic blast in the background.

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The official Barbie account said in response to the meme: "It's going to be a summer to remember."

In Japan, the only country to have suffered atomic attacks, the remark drew criticism, triggering angry messages and the trending hashtag #NoBarbenheimer.

“Warner Brothers regrets its recent insensitive social media engagement. The studio offers a sincere apology,” the company said in a statement to Variety , Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter . The offending post has been removed from the official Barbie movie account on X, formerly Twitter.

USA TODAY has reached out to the studio for comment.

"We apologize to those who felt uncomfortable because of these inconsiderable reactions ," Warner Bros. Japan said in a statement on X.

One critical posting said many victims who perished under the mushroom clouds were children the same age of those playing with Barbie dolls and that the memes were inconsiderate. Others called them stupid and unforgivable, and urged a boycott of the movie.

The U.S. dropped the world's first atomic bomb on Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945, destroying the city and killing 140,000 people. It dropped a second bomb three days later on Nagasaki, killing another 70,000. Japan surrendered on Aug. 15, ending World War II and Japan's nearly half-century of aggression in Asia.

Warner Bros. Japan noted the "Barbenheimer" blitz is not an official campaign, but said the reaction of its parent company to memes combining images of the two movies lacked sensitivity.

"We believe it was extremely regrettable," the Japanese distributor said.

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"Barbenheimer" has proved to be a global sensation at the box office. Combined , the two movies have earned more than $1 billion to date worldwide.

“I think it’s the perfect double bill,” Robbie told USA TODAY before the Screen Actors Guild strike. “It’s like having a steak dinner, then an ice cream sundae for dessert. I want both!”

"Barbie" is scheduled for release in Japan on Aug. 11.

Contributing: Kim Willis and Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY

Nine best things to do in London for summer, from Buckingham Palace to The Emory

G et set for summer fun in London this year as the city comes alive with a host of new festivals, exhibitions and pop-ups. From a much-anticipated addition at Buckingham Palace to the arrival of Moco Museum London, an extension of the Amsterdam original, and Richard Branson's first hotel in England, there's plenty to discover this season.

Here are some of the highlights.

Buckingham Palace's east wing

The summer launch of Buckingham Palace public tours begins on Thursday and travellers can explore the east wing for the first time this year. Home to the famed central balcony , which has hosted the royal family for all types of occasions, from trooping the colours to the late Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee, the wing in the king's official London residence is filled with history.

Principal rooms in this part of the palace are Chinese-themed and furnished with some of the finest works in the Royal Collection, many of which were moved from George IV’s Royal Pavilion in Brighton after its sale in 1850.

While the balcony itself remains off-limits to visitors, the centre room immediately behind its net curtains allows visitors to glimpse out at the pew and garner an idea of the view that the royals have had every time they step out on to greet the masses, something that they've been doing since 1851. Tickets cost £75 ($96), but if you don't have one already you'll have to wait until next summer as it's already sold out.

Return to Azkaban at Warner Bros Studio Tour London

Launched in May and running until September 4, the Return to Azkaban feature at Warner Bros Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter is designed to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban . It features new film sets built by the original filmmakers, plus props and costumes from the third instalment of the wizarding series.

Travellers can see the enchanted ceiling at the Great Hall of Hogwarts, listen to a chorus of frogs and explore Professor Trelawney’s Divination classroom before stepping into the triple-decker Knight Bus complete with swaying chandeliers and rattling bedframes just as Harry experienced it on his journey to the Leaky Cauldron.

Moco Museum, London

Having opened in Amsterdam in 2016, Moco Museum expanded first to Barcelona in 2021 and is now launching in London. Set to open on August 8 at its newly renovated premises at One Marble Arch and 1 Great Cumberland Place in the city's West End, the museum aims to bring modern and contemporary art to a broader audience and is set to become one of the city's must-visits.

Collections include a diverse display of modern, contemporary, street and digital immersive art from the likes of Banksy , Murakami , Hirst and Basquiat.

Overlooking Hyde Park, The Emory is one of the city's hottest new hotels. The all-suite property in upmarket Belgravia offers sweeping views of the city coupled with elegant interiors and contemporary dining. Notable for its sail structure that soars above the city, the hotel has 61 generous suites set over nine floors with the 300-square-metre wraparound glass penthouse the highlight. Guests arrive through a private cobbled entrance on Old Barrack Yard and the hotel is also home to ABC Kitchens by chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten.

The best views in the house are to be found at Bar 33, and The Emory also has Surrene Spa, a wellness club that was created by developers digging four stories below the heart of busy Knightsbridge. Hotel guests have a complimentary membership for the duration of each stay.

Barbie, The Exhibition at The Design Museum

Following the success of Barbie – the most successful global release in Warner Bros history – last year, 2024 continues to be another big one for the world's most famous doll as she marks her 65th birthday. As part of the celebrations, there's a new pink-toned exhibition at The Design Museum.

Barbie, The Exhibition is running until February and explores the design evolution of Barbie and her influence on fashion, architecture, furniture and more. Dozens of rare and one-off items from Mattel's Barbie archives in California are also part of the showcase.

Virgin London Shoreditch

Following the launch of his first hotel in the UK in Edinburgh, Richard Branson is bringing his playful Virgin Hotels brand to the Big Smoke. Opening on August 1, Virgin London Shoreditch is in the heart of the city's creative neighbourhood and looks set to fit right in thanks to its colourful industrial chic design, sumptuous suites and buzzy vibe.

The 120-room luxury lifestyle hotel will be kitted out in Virgin's signature bright red and will have a Mediterranean-style rooftop bar, an indoor swimming pool and a private members' club overseen by Ibiza-based Blue Marlin.

Dalston Yard

Dalston Yard is East London's new sprawling food market and cultural space with kitchen residences from top culinary names including Andrew Clarke of London's live-fire restaurant Acme Fire Cult, Filipino chef Budgie Montoya and British chef Gizzi Erskine.

Located in East London, it spans 2,500 square metres and is a one-stop shop for all things art, music, food and drink, making it a great place to head along to this summer when it will host film screenings, well-being sessions and live music.

The Battersea Games 2024

Celebrating both the summer Olympic Games in Paris and London’s legacy as a former host of the sporting spectacle, Battersea Power Station is hosting a huge summer of sports with the Battersea Games. From now until September 8, Power Station Park will be transformed into a hub of activity with a 100-metre running track, padel court, climbing walls, giant lawn games and hosted fitness classes. There will also be evening film screenings and live sports coverage, including from the Paris Olympics, which visitors can watch at fan zones.

Freight Brixton

Set to open in Brixton, Freight claims to be London's biggest open-air rooftop bar and, with a capacity of 1,000, it very well could be. This mega bar will have city views plus a host of summer fun including kitchen residences from top chefs, night markets, live sports screenings and themed brunches. While no official opening date has been announced, it looks set to be a super-popular urban hangout.

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Russians flocking to underground showings of Barbie amid sanctions and Moscow ban

Russians are flocking to secret screenings of Hollywood box office hit Barbie despite the film being officially banned in the country under Western sanctions.

Children have been spotted posing for photographs next to cardboard cut-outs of Margot Robbie , who plays Barbie, and Ryan Gosling , who plays Ken, at a shopping centre in Moscow as Russians show they also have an appetite for the infectious hype that surrounded the film.

After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Hollywood studios stopped releasing films in Russia but unauthorised copies are getting around the boycott and have been dubbed into Russian, according to reports.

To avoid licensing issues, some cinemas in Russia have sold tickets to Russian-made shorts while showing Warner Bros’ Barbie feature film as the preview, the BBC reports .

Some Russians have said they believe it is “their right” to choose what they want to watch, but Russian authorities think otherwise.

Russia’s culture ministry last month concluded that the Barbie movie does not align “with the aims and goals laid out by our president for preserving and strengthening traditional Russian moral and spiritual values”.

Maria Butina, a Russian MP, told the BBC: “Do not break the law. Is this a question for our movie theatres? Absolutely. I filed several requests to cinemas asking on what basis they are showing the film.”

One St Petersburg resident told the Guardian that cinemas are not advertising Barbie, but the fact they are screening the film secrectly is spreading through word of mouth or via covert posts on the cinema’s social media pages.

“A random visitor wouldn’t even know they were showing these films,” Viktor told the newspaper .

According to Russian publication Realnoe Vremya, Barbie has been advertised under the title “Speed ​​Dating and Oppenheimer as Dubak” by a movie theatre in Moscow, while in the Tatar city of Kazan, Barbie is billed as a “pre-show service” for another film.

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Earlier this month the Standard reported that Russia’s first two-hour feature-length film about its invasion of Ukraine, The Witness, flopped while people favoured Barbie screenings, with empty cinemas being reported.

The Witness depicted president Volodymyr Zelensky’s men as violent neo-Nazis who torture and kill their own people.

With a budget of 200 million roubles (£1.5m), it had grossed less than 14 million roubles (£110,000) by September 5, with viewers across the country reporting empty cinema halls.

Meanwhile Barbie film has made a staggering 1.4 billion in US dollars worldwide.

Barbie’s takings makes it the highest-grossing film of the year – eclipsing the takings of The Super Mario Bros. Movie by $57 million, and earning $572 million more than Marvel’s May-released blockbuster, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

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