HBO Brings Aaron Sorkin's Show To Sunset Gower
by Terri Melkonian on June 13th, 2011 in
We are excited to have Oscar Winner Aaron Sorkin, teamed with his Social Network producer Scott Rudin, and producer/director Alan Poul at Sunset Gower Studios! The talented threesome are executive producing a new show for HBO called More As The Story Develops - created by Aaron. Alan was last at Sunset Gower with his acclaimed series Six Feet Under where he directed and executive produced during its 5 year run. This new HBO pilot will be shooting in mid July with hopes for a series pickup by early October. It's the behind-the-scenes of a nightly cable news show and centers on cable news anchor Will McCallister (Jeff Daniels), as well as the show's female executive producer and staff. Law and Orders' alum Sam Waterston will play Charles Skinner, the president of the cable news division and Will's boss. In addition to Daniels, Waterston joins recently cast Olivia Munn and Alison Pill.
By the way, the news set on Stage 7 looks amazing thanks to acclaimed production designer Richard Hoover. It's a real, working news set!
SCANDAL At Sunset Gower Studios
by Terri Melkonian on June 13th, 2011 in Announcements
From the creator and executive producers of “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Private Practice” comes a new ABC drama called "Scandal" revolving around the life and work of a professional crisis manager and her dysfunctional staff.
A former media relations consultant to the President, Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington) dedicates her life to protecting and defending the public images of our nation’s elite. After leaving the White House, the power consultant opened her own firm, hoping to start a new chapter — both professionally and personally — but she can’t seem to completely cut ties with her past. Slowly it becomes apparent that her staff, who specialize in fixing the lives of other people, can’t quite fix the ones closest at hand — their own.
“Scandal” stars Kerry Washington (“Ray”) as Olivia Pope, Henry Ian Cusick (“Lost”) as Stephen Finch, Columbus Short (“Stomp the Yard”) as Harrison Wright, Guillermo Diaz (“Half-Baked”) as Huck, Darby Stanchfield as Abby Whelan, Katie Lowes as Quinn Perkins, Tony Goldwyn (“Ghost”) as President Fitzgerald Grant and Jeff Perry (“Grey’s Anatomy”) as Cyrus.
“Scandal” was written by Shonda Rhimes (“Grey’s Anatomy,” “Private Practice”). Rhimes and Betsy Beers (“Grey’s Anatomy,” “Private Practice”) are executive producers.
Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures At Sunset Brons
by Beth Talbert on March 22nd, 2011 in Announcements
Premiering this spring on Nickelodeon, BUCKET & SKINNER'S EPIC ADVENTURES is a buddy comedy about two surfer dudes navigating the small trials of everyday life. When Bucket (Taylor Gray) attempts to win over the affection of classmate Kelly (Ashley Argota), his best bud Skinner (Dillon Lane) decides to nominate him as class President, inadvertently causing him to run against the super-popular athlete Aloe (Glenn McCuen). Unqualified and totally unfit for student council, Bucket is forced to team up with Kelly’s younger sister, the precocious Piper (Tiffany Espensen) , in order to save face and try to win the heart of his dream girl.
We are so excited to be the home of this fun new production!
Lincoln Lawyer Nestled Inside The Gates Of SGS
by Terri Melkonian on July 20th, 2010 in Announcements
Based on the 2005 best seller by author Michael Connelly and produced by Lakeshore, Lincoln Lawyer is about an attorney with a questionable set of ethics and an old Lincoln Town Car as his office. He discovers that a man he put on death row for murder is innocent and the man he currently is defending is the real killer. And what a first rate cast it boasts: Mathew McConaughey, Marisa Tomei, Ryan Phillippe William H. Macy, John Leguizamo, Michael Pene, Trace Adkins and more. Director Brad Furman and his talented Lincoln Lawyer production team have offices and stage at Sunset Gower Studios. Currently filming on location in Los Angeles, they will be wrapping out the feature on Gower's Sound Stage 3 in August.
The Cape Is Here At Sunset Gower Studios
by Terri Melkonian on July 20th, 2010 in Announcements
We are so excited to welcome the excellent writers, cast and production team of The Cape to Sunset Gower Studios. This one hour drama with a comic book edge will premier late in the Fall and we can't wait to watch it on NBC!
From the visionary team of Gail Berman and Lloyd Braun comes an imaginative adventure about a dad who would do anything to protect his family.
Officer Vince Faraday was a good cop trying to clean up a corrupt city. Framed for murder and left for dead, he suddenly found himself separated from his wife and son and forced into hiding. Now, inspired by his son's favorite comic book hero, he's taking the law into his own hands, and playing a deadly game of chess with the powerful kingpin who framed him. With the hope of one day reuniting with his family, The Cape is sending a loud message to all criminals... run.
Sunset Gower Is Home To NBC's Outlaw
by Terri Melkonian on July 20th, 2010 in Announcements
Filmed on Sunset Gower's Stages 2 and 7, this great new Fall show stars Emmy Award winner Jimmy Smits (NYPD Blue, West Wing). Executive Producer John Eisendrath (Alias, Felicity) brings us a drama that isn't afraid to speak truth to power.
Few jobs are guaranteed for a lifetime, and a Supreme Court appointment is one you just don't quit. Unless you're Cyrus Garza (Smits).
A playboy and a gambler, Justice Garza always adhered to a strict interpretation of the law. Until he realized the system he always believed in was flawed. Now, he's quit the bench and returned to being an attorney. Determined to represent "the little guy," he's using his inside knowledge of the justice system to take on today's biggest legal cases. And making plenty of powerful people unhappy along the way.
The Event Is Happening At SGS
by Terri Melkonian on July 20th, 2010 in Announcements
What if there was a cover-up so big that even the President was on a need-to-know basis? And what if some average guy stumbled upon the truth - a secret so powerful it could literally change the course of humanity? You think that guy would stand a chance of survival?
From Nick Wauters (The 4400, Eureka) and Steve Stark (Medium) comes a suspense-filled journey where the answers only lead to bigger questions.
We are thrilled to be the HOME of this hot new NBC show - filming on our Sunset Gower sound stages! With an amazing team of writers on board and an excellent cast, this hour long suspense thriller will definitely be worth watching this Fall.
Ashton Kutcher As Cary Grant?
by Terri Melkonian on July 10th, 2009 in Announcements
During the feature shoot of his upcoming film, FIVE KILLERS, Ashton Kutcher stopped by Sunset Gower's Stage 5 for the camera test - with tables and tables of sunglasses to try on his perfectly chiseled, handsome, face. During a brief break in his stage dressing room, Ashton struck a pose as the late Cary Grant and showed off his movie star good looks in this Twitpic of the two leading men. During the 50 year period when this studio was called Columbia Pictures, many movie stars, including Cary Grant, stayed in this very dressing room!
Music Videos Are A Hit At Sunset Gower/Bronson
by Terri Melkonian on July 9th, 2009 in Announcements
Sunset Gower + Sunset Bronson Studios has become the Go To place for commercials and music videos. The Directors Bureau has been on the Gower lot for the past 2 months with back to back commercials. All of the current Sears spots were shot on our Stage 1! Recent music videos making history on our studio lots are Coldplay, Kanye West, Green Day, Jack's Mannequin, Pussycat Dolls and many more.
By the way, we found Kanye to be such a nice guy while meeting him during his video shoot on Sunset Gower's Stage 3. When asking him for an interview to be aired on our website, he graciously accommodated us. He was very polite, professional and collaborated so well with director Hype Williams, who we also had the opportunity to interview. Besides his girlfriend who was featured in the music video, Kanye was alone and without an entourage,surprising for most music stars. He really impressed us all and we can't wait to have him back on our lot!
Alvin & The Chipmunks Back At Sunset Gower
by Terri Melkonian on July 9th, 2009 in Announcements
Chipmunk brothers Alvin, Simon and Theodore returned to Sunset Gower Studios with all their mischief, adventure and music while filming their live action sequel on our studio locations and Stages 1 and 3. The Chimpmunks rocked the house with their Paris concert scene shot on our Sunset Bronson's Stage 6 - complete with 600 extras! The Squeakuell packs twice the excitement and music as the first Alvin and The Chipmunks box office hit and introduces leading ladies, The Chippettes!
Fresh off their Twilight hit, producers Michelle Imperato Stabile and Karen Rosenfeld joined producers Ross and Janice Bagdassarian and set up their Alvin home base at the Sunset Gower lot. We were thrilled to have our friends back with us again! Currently in post production, this fun feature film will be a hit when released on Christmas Day!
