backlot
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The film was mostly shot on the Universal backlot and we wish it had more of an authentic L.A. feel.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026
Another complicated set was Emerald City, an expansive backlot build that stood 52 feet high and used CGI extension to complete its sparkling grandeur.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2025
The standard tour starts at $73; Southern California residents receive a $12 discount through Dec. 17, with deluxe and VIP offerings providing additional exploration of the studio’s backlot.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2024
Abdy and I were talking at the Warner Bros. backlot in Burbank, Los Angeles - 110 acres of sound stages, painted facades and recognisable streets where some of cinema's best loved movies have been shot.
From BBC • Mar. 8, 2024
Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling walked along these backlot streets in La La Land.
From BBC • Mar. 8, 2024
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