Kaufman Astoria Studios
Description
When Kaufman Astoria Studios was first built in 1920, it was home to Paramount Pictures and produced more than 100 silent films. More recently, its popularity has only grown as shooting, pre- and post-production of films (The Bourne Legacy, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty) and television shows (Orange Is the New Black, Sesame Street) takes place 24 hours a day. KAS features more than 500,000 square feet of space encompassing sound stages, offices and service spaces—along with the City’s only outdoor stage facility.
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