Farewell Warner Bros. Ranch
- Lukas Kendall
- Apr 25, 2023
- 1 min read
Aw, man...this is painful. The famous Warner Bros. Ranch, with its iconic Midwest street, is slated to be torn down this summer, to make way for a new development.
I always hate to see something like this.
Here’s a video tour somebody made, before it was too late...
Here’s more info from Warner Bros. on what they are destroying.
Really enjoyed this tribute — I’ve worked on set design and location management in film production, so I know firsthand how much a place like Warner Bros. Ranch isn’t just a backdrop, it’s a collaborator in storytelling. From my experience, maintaining comfort on long shoots can be surprisingly tricky, especially in older structures or large soundstages, and I’ve used a smart split system to control temperatures in multiple zones independently, keeping cast and crew comfortable without interrupting filming. I’ve also researched how environment impacts creativity and efficiency on set, and it’s fascinating to see how much a well-maintained location — even down to air circulation and lighting — contributes to the magic on screen. This article really captures that sense of…