Tales from the Warner Bros. Lot (2013)

In honor of 90 years of Warner Bros., viewers learn the history of the Hollywood studio and are given a behind-the-scenes tour of the studio grounds (including the famous backlot). Actors, ... See full summary »

Stars:

Leith Adams, Ben Affleck, Dan Aykroyd

Cast

Credited cast:
Leith Adams	...	Himself
Ben Affleck	...	Himself
Dan Aykroyd	...	Himself
Steve Carell	...	Himself
Joel Cox	...	Himself
Gary Credle	...	Himself
Robert Daly	...	Himself
Dwayne Davis	...	Himself
Richard Donner	...	Himself
Clint Eastwood	...	Himself
Dan Fellman	...	Himself
David Foster	...	Himself
Morgan Freeman	...	Himself
William Friedkin	...	Himself
Hal Geer	...	Himself

Storyline

In honor of 90 years of Warner Bros., viewers learn the history of the Hollywood studio and are given a behind-the-scenes tour of the studio grounds (including the famous backlot). Actors, directors, and others share anecdotes from their experiences with Warner Bros. over the years.

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Plot Keywords:

Hollywood | Interview | Prop Room | Film History | Behind The Scenes | 

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 January 2013 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Gerber Pictures, Light Source & Imagery, Warner Bros

Technical Specs

Runtime:

106 min 53 min (TCM print)

Color:

Color (Black & White and Color)

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1 / (high definition)

Did You Know?

Connections

References Blazing Saddles (1974)
mentioned during tour of backlot, film poster shown

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Soundtracks

"It's Only A Paper Moon"
Anne Rachel Music Corp. (ASCAP)
Performed by Nat King Cole
Courtesy of Capitol Records/King Cole Productions
Under license from EMI Film & Television Music

User Reviews

Very Good Documentary

Warner Bros. 90th Anniversary: Tales from the Lot (2013)

*** 1/2 (out of 4)

Very good documentary taking a look at Warner Bros. and their first ninety-years in the business. The likes of Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, William Friedkin, Christopher Nolan, Ben Affleck, Steve Carell, Michael Keaton and Martin Sheen talk about what the studio lot means to them as well as some other stories. Some of the best stuff deals with an actual tour of the lot where we get to see various locations including the set department, the construction zone, the costume department and even the last set remaining from CASABLANCA. It should go without saying but I don't see how any film buff is going to be disappointed in this thing because there's simply so many wonderful things to see. We also get some terrific stories including one from Sheen who talks about his love for James Dean and a touching story that I won't ruin for people. We also get Friedkin talking about trying to get someone to take the role of the mother in THE EXORCIST and why the top man felt the film could have been even bigger had Jane Fonda taken the part. If there's anything wrong with this documentary it's that the thing doesn't run long enough as there's just so much history to be told and we're not given too much time. Still, there are so many terrific things on display here that it's easy to recommend this.