USA /
New Jersey /
West New York /
New York City, New York /
36th Street (Qns), 3412
Kaufman Astoria Studios (New York City, New York)
World / USA / New Jersey / West New York World / United States / New York
Kaufman Astoria Studios originally built in 1920 as Famous Players-Lasky Studio to a design by the Fleischmann Construction Co. When the company changed its name to Paramount Pictures, the studio name was changed, In the early days of sound movies it provided the company with a sound-capable facility close to the Broadway theater district. Many features and short subjects were filmed here between 1928 and 1933. The two most famous movies to be shot here during that period are The Coconuts (1929) and Animal Crackers (1930), the first two Marx Brothers films.
In 1942 the United States Army Signal Corps Army Pictorial Service took over the studio for the making of Army training and indoctrination films until 1971.
The building eventually fell into disuse, until a non-profit foundation re-opened the big stage in 1977 for the production of "The Wiz."
In 1980, New York City turned to real estate developer George S. Kaufman to renovate, expand and revive this national landmark. Working with many interested organizations, he was able to achieve his vision of a full-service, comprehensive studios capable of handling any type, size and style of production.
Today, KAS is the location for major motion pictures, independent film, television shows and commercials. Our stages have been graced by stars such as Bill Cosby, Harrison Ford, Meryl Streep, Al Pacino, Mel Gibson, Demi Moore and the cast of Sesame Street. Productions have included "Sesame Street", Johnny & the Sprites", "Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego", "The Cosby Show", "Swan's Crossing", "Law & Order", "Who's the Boss", and "Spin City".
www.kaufmanastoria.com
In 1942 the United States Army Signal Corps Army Pictorial Service took over the studio for the making of Army training and indoctrination films until 1971.
The building eventually fell into disuse, until a non-profit foundation re-opened the big stage in 1977 for the production of "The Wiz."
In 1980, New York City turned to real estate developer George S. Kaufman to renovate, expand and revive this national landmark. Working with many interested organizations, he was able to achieve his vision of a full-service, comprehensive studios capable of handling any type, size and style of production.
Today, KAS is the location for major motion pictures, independent film, television shows and commercials. Our stages have been graced by stars such as Bill Cosby, Harrison Ford, Meryl Streep, Al Pacino, Mel Gibson, Demi Moore and the cast of Sesame Street. Productions have included "Sesame Street", Johnny & the Sprites", "Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego", "The Cosby Show", "Swan's Crossing", "Law & Order", "Who's the Boss", and "Spin City".
www.kaufmanastoria.com
Categories: film/video production studio/facility, television studio
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaufman_Astoria_Studios
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Coordinates: 40°45'24"N 73°55'26"W
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