For fans of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," you are about to see history in the making as the show gets set to tape its final week at the historic Studio 11 from NBC Studios in Burbank, California, which are being sold by NBC Universal as part of a previously announced deal.Starting this fall, the show will begin filming in high definition from new Stage 1 at Warner Brothers Studios in Burbank, California, featuring 32,000 square feet of studio space that will encompass three stages areas. This location will also give Ellen easier access to talent who are working on the WB's large campus.
According to a statement from her office, Ellen says "When they asked me if I wanted to move to Warner Bros., I was so excited. And it's not just because they film tons of movies and shows there, or because George Clooney has an office next to ours, or that there's a Starbucks...That's all great, but the main thing is I get my own golf cart! Finally!"
Another enticing feature of the new facility will be an all digital, tape less environment. Not only will the footage be shot digitally, but the entire editing and archival process will be the same. This will help with faster editing and easier access to material by all producers working on the broadcast.
The main control room will be connected via fiber optic cable to most other areas of the Warner Brothers lots allowing Ellen to move around the entire area to shoot different segments of her show at will.
This will also be the first time that the studios, control room facilities and dressing rooms will all be centrally located for all to use. Plus, the audience seating capacity will also increase nearly 50% giving even more viewers an opportunity to participate in the live taping.
"The Ellen DeGeneres Show" has been renewed through the 2010-2011 season.
