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Scientology Media Productions Launches in Hollywood

The Scientology religion’s massive communications headquarters opens to the world. Church’s advanced, multi-platform, totally reinvented and restored motion picture and television studio launched May 28 in Hollywood delivering the message of help—unadulterated and pure—everywhere.

One hundred fifty feet above Sunset Boulevard, at the center of a sprawling Hollywood, California, studio stands a communications tower emblazoned by a symbol: broadcasting waves flanking two triangles and a stylized “S”. The lofty logo boldly introducing itself to the entertainment-communications capital of the planet means only one thing.

“Our uncorrupted communication line to the billions,” said David Miscavige, the religion’s ecclesiastical leader, in a speech to more than 10,000 Scientologists and friends at the inauguration of the Church’s global media center. “Because as the saying goes, if you don’t write your own story, someone else will. So, yes, we’re now going to be writing our story like no other religion in history. And it’s all going to happen right here from Scientology Media Productions.”

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Scientology Media Productions—a multi-platform, motion picture and television studio—opened Saturday, May 28 to a crowd of some 10,000 Scientologists and guests in Hollywood, California. The studio is the most modern and sophisticated digital media facilities of its kind on the planet. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

Scientology Media Productions—a multi-platform, motion picture and television studio—opened Saturday, May 28 to a crowd of some 10,000 Scientologists and guests in Hollywood, California. The studio is the most modern and sophisticated digital media facilities of its kind on the planet. I agree to Terms of Use for image use.
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Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center, greeted the more than 10,000 Scientologists gathered to celebrate the opening of Scientology Media Productions—a new state-of-the-art digital media center delivering the message of help, unadulterated and pure, everywhere. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center, greeted the more than 10,000 Scientologists gathered to celebrate the opening of Scientology Media Productions—a new state-of-the-art digital media center delivering the message of help, unadulterated and pure, everywhere. I agree to Terms of Use for image use.
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The crowd erupted with applause when Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center, took the stage to dedicate the Church’s new global media center—Scientology Media Productions. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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“So, you ask what this day is all about,” said the religion’s ecclesiastical leader, David Miscavige, in a speech to more than 10,000 Scientologists and friends who attended the inauguration of the Church’s global media center. “It’s a history L. Ron Hubbard himself laid into Scientology—to share what wisdom we possess, to help others to help themselves. And, what goes with the territory: to ignore the catcalls from those who claim that Man cannot be understood, cannot be helped. But, we know different. We know Man can be helped. And even more than that, we know how to do it.” © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

“So, you ask what this day is all about,” said the religion’s ecclesiastical leader, David Miscavige, in a speech to more than 10,000 Scientologists and friends who attended the inauguration of the Church’s global media center. “It’s a history L. Ron Hubbard himself laid into Scientology—to share what wisdom we possess, to help others to help themselves. And, what goes with the territory: to ignore the catcalls from those who claim that Man cannot be understood, cannot be helped. But, we know different. We know Man can be helped. And even more than that, we know how to do it.” I agree to Terms of Use for image use.
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On a perfect Los Angeles afternoon, thousands of Scientologists and their guests witnessed history unfolding with the dedication of the Church’s advanced, fully integrated digital media center designed for the production and broadcasting of programs featuring Scientology technology and Church-sponsored humanitarian initiatives. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

On a perfect Los Angeles afternoon, thousands of Scientologists and their guests witnessed history unfolding with the dedication of the Church’s advanced, fully integrated digital media center designed for the production and broadcasting of programs featuring Scientology technology and Church-sponsored humanitarian initiatives. I agree to Terms of Use for image use.
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Scientology Media Productions opens its doors to the world. The facility will revolutionize the Church’s communications footprint throughout the worlds of print, broadcast and Internet media. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

Scientology Media Productions opens its doors to the world. The facility will revolutionize the Church’s communications footprint throughout the worlds of print, broadcast and Internet media. I agree to Terms of Use for image use.
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Scientology Media Productions was unveiled, Saturday, May 28, before an enthusiastic audience of some 10,000, gathered to celebrate the monumental grand opening. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Mr. David Miscavige led the stunning dedication ceremony for Scientology Media Productions. I agree to Terms of Use for image use.
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The growth of the Church of Scientology continued its driving movement forward with the grand opening of Scientology Media Productions — a 21^st Century studio unparalleled in its power and capability. The ribbon-cutting touched off joyous celebration amongst the thousands present. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The grand opening celebration launched with a high-powered performance of “Wake Up the World”—a song written and scored for the occasion. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Noting that “the average young adult spends 10 hours of every day on the Internet, and someone searches for ‘the meaning of life’ every five seconds, …or for ‘spirituality’ six times per second,” Mr. Miscavige said that “SMP will harness the power of every social media outlet imaginable to provide those answers. So for the 95 percent of the world’s population that listens to the radio every day and the average viewer who spends some 40 hours glued to the TV every week, the obvious answer is to have our own radio station, our own TV channel, and our own broadcasting facilities.” © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

Noting that “the average young adult spends 10 hours of every day on the Internet, and someone searches for ‘the meaning of life’ every five seconds, …or for ‘spirituality’ six times per second,” Mr. Miscavige said that “SMP will harness the power of every social media outlet imaginable to provide those answers. So for the 95 percent of the world’s population that listens to the radio every day and the average viewer who spends some 40 hours glued to the TV every week, the obvious answer is to have our own radio station, our own TV channel, and our own broadcasting facilities.” I agree to Terms of Use for image use.
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Scientology Media Productions is not merely an evolutionary advance for the religion—it is also a major gift for the community. “We also open our doors to humanitarian organizations, charities and religions of every denomination in Los Angeles,” Mr. Miscavige said. “Our facilities will be open for all manner of community events, telethons, religious programming of all faiths, you name it.” © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

Scientology Media Productions is not merely an evolutionary advance for the religion—it is also a major gift for the community. “We also open our doors to humanitarian organizations, charities and religions of every denomination in Los Angeles,” Mr. Miscavige said. “Our facilities will be open for all manner of community events, telethons, religious programming of all faiths, you name it.” I agree to Terms of Use for image use.
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“I know the Church of Scientology is not a group to do anything half-heartedly. But, as a professional film devotee, nothing could have prepared me for all of this. And so as a broadcaster, and film chief for the Entertainment Capital of the world, it means something when someone comes along and raises the bar. And I have to tell you, we weren’t surprised that you did. But even so, I definitely told the folks down at City Hall, ‘You have to come and see this.’ Because the Church of Scientology has done it again.”—Mr. Kevin James, Director, Los Angeles City Film and TV Office © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

“I know the Church of Scientology is not a group to do anything half-heartedly. But, as a professional film devotee, nothing could have prepared me for all of this. And so as a broadcaster, and film chief for the Entertainment Capital of the world, it means something when someone comes along and raises the bar. And I have to tell you, we weren’t surprised that you did. But even so, I definitely told the folks down at City Hall, ‘You have to come and see this.’ Because the Church of Scientology has done it again.”—Mr. Kevin James, Director, Los Angeles City Film and TV Office I agree to Terms of Use for image use.
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“What’s significant about the Church and its members is that you give and ask for nothing in return. With this grand opening today, we all gain an ability to get out important messages containing truth across all manner of different media. And only in that way, can we help guarantee that our kids succeed.”—Captain Arturo Sandoval, Northeast Division, Los Angeles Police Department © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

“What’s significant about the Church and its members is that you give and ask for nothing in return. With this grand opening today, we all gain an ability to get out important messages containing truth across all manner of different media. And only in that way, can we help guarantee that our kids succeed.”—Captain Arturo Sandoval, Northeast Division, Los Angeles Police Department I agree to Terms of Use for image use.
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“I am pleased that you were the heirs to this historic studio. The fact this site will continue to be used for media and audio-visual production is especially noteworthy. Because I know you’ve invested significantly in its preservation. And all the more so, considering the extraordinary fact that your Founder began his screenwriting career in Hollywood from an address on this very lot.”—Ms. Linda Dishman, President, Los Angeles Conservancy © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

“I am pleased that you were the heirs to this historic studio. The fact this site will continue to be used for media and audio-visual production is especially noteworthy. Because I know you’ve invested significantly in its preservation. And all the more so, considering the extraordinary fact that your Founder began his screenwriting career in Hollywood from an address on this very lot.”—Ms. Linda Dishman, President, Los Angeles Conservancy I agree to Terms of Use for image use.
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“What happens here today carries a lot of weight. People are watching Hollywood and people take notice of what the Church does. And you are not only putting an anchor here. But you are providing outstanding opportunities to writers, directors and all manner of creative professionals to thrive in this unique environment. So let’s work together to take Hollywood to even greater heights.”—Mr. Leron Gubler, President, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

“What happens here today carries a lot of weight. People are watching Hollywood and people take notice of what the Church does. And you are not only putting an anchor here. But you are providing outstanding opportunities to writers, directors and all manner of creative professionals to thrive in this unique environment. So let’s work together to take Hollywood to even greater heights.”—Mr. Leron Gubler, President, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce I agree to Terms of Use for image use.
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Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center and ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, with (left to right): Mr. Leron Gubler, President of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce; Mr. Kevin James, Director of the Los Angeles City Film and TV Office; Captain Arturo Sandoval over the Northeast Division, Los Angeles Police Department; and Ms. Linda Dishman, President of the Los Angeles Conservancy. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center and ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, with (left to right): Mr. Leron Gubler, President of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce; Mr. Kevin James, Director of the Los Angeles City Film and TV Office; Captain Arturo Sandoval over the Northeast Division, Los Angeles Police Department; and Ms. Linda Dishman, President of the Los Angeles Conservancy. I agree to Terms of Use for image use.
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The doors opened wide and the ecstatic crowd surged forward to discover every inch of the Church’s global media center. I agree to Terms of Use for image use.
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Attendees experienced Scientology Media Productions—the perfect combination of vintage Hollywood and 21st century technology. I agree to Terms of Use for image use.
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The studio’s five-acre lot played host to some 10,000 Scientologists on hand to witness the Church open its studio doors and thereby enter a Golden Age of Communication. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Crowds passed through the studio’s promenade taking in its marquee billboards commemorating L. Ron Hubbard’s career as a Hollywood screenwriter. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Scientologists and their guests soaked up every technological aspect of Scientology Media Productions. I agree to Terms of Use for image use.
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Scientology Media Productions—a five-acre complex on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, California. Originally built in 1912, the studio includes sound stages, creative suites, visual effects production areas, editing, animation, audio recording and mixing, foreign language translation and dubbing—every aspect of film, broadcasting and online production—and all of it unparalleled anywhere. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

Scientology Media Productions—a five-acre complex on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, California. Originally built in 1912, the studio includes sound stages, creative suites, visual effects production areas, editing, animation, audio recording and mixing, foreign language translation and dubbing—every aspect of film, broadcasting and online production—and all of it unparalleled anywhere. I agree to Terms of Use for image use.
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Scientology Media Productions—where the Golden Age of Hollywood’s past merges with the most advanced state-of-the-art technology of today to help build a better world for tomorrow. The historic five-acre motion picture and television studio has been transformed into a fully integrated digital media production center. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

Scientology Media Productions—where the Golden Age of Hollywood’s past merges with the most advanced state-of-the-art technology of today to help build a better world for tomorrow. The historic five-acre motion picture and television studio has been transformed into a fully integrated digital media production center. I agree to Terms of Use for image use.
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The reception welcomes all visitors to Scientology Media Productions—from industry professionals to representatives of community-minded organizations and groups collaborating on humanitarian programming. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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GATES TO A GOLDEN AGE

Originally constructed in 1912, the studio birthed and nurtured the fledgling motion picture industry. The Church of Scientology meticulously restored this treasured piece of Hollywood history, including the historic Guard House and entrance, which stand exactly as they did during the Golden Age of Hollywood. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

GATES TO A GOLDEN AGE

Originally constructed in 1912, the studio birthed and nurtured the fledgling motion picture industry. The Church of Scientology meticulously restored this treasured piece of Hollywood history, including the historic Guard House and entrance, which stand exactly as they did during the Golden Age of Hollywood. I agree to Terms of Use for image use.
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THE STUDIO’S PAST RESTORED

Every iconic detail of this cultural landmark has been faithfully returned to its original glory. Veteran masons and artisans painstakingly re-mortared the studio’s characteristic brickwork, preserved decorative moldings, columns and red brick flooring and returned all original lighting fixtures, steel casement windows and solid brass hardware to pristine condition. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

THE STUDIO’S PAST RESTORED

Every iconic detail of this cultural landmark has been faithfully returned to its original glory. Veteran masons and artisans painstakingly re-mortared the studio’s characteristic brickwork, preserved decorative moldings, columns and red brick flooring and returned all original lighting fixtures, steel casement windows and solid brass hardware to pristine condition. I agree to Terms of Use for image use.
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HOLLYWOOD LEGACY

Many of Hollywood’s screen legends worked in films produced on the studio lot: Gary Cooper, Charlton Heston, Audrey Hepburn, Dorothy Lamour, Sophia Loren, Roddy McDowall, Anthony Perkins, Sammy Davis Jr. and Elvis Presley, to name but a few. Among the classic movies produced or filmed here were Kidnapped, 55 Days in Peking, El Cid, Love in the Afternoon, Friendly Persuasion and Invasion of the Body Snatchers. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

HOLLYWOOD LEGACY

Many of Hollywood’s screen legends worked in films produced on the studio lot: Gary Cooper, Charlton Heston, Audrey Hepburn, Dorothy Lamour, Sophia Loren, Roddy McDowall, Anthony Perkins, Sammy Davis Jr. and Elvis Presley, to name but a few. Among the classic movies produced or filmed here were Kidnapped, 55 Days in Peking, El Cid, Love in the Afternoon, Friendly Persuasion and Invasion of the Body Snatchers. I agree to Terms of Use for image use.
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L. RON HUBBARD LEGACY

Because of his wide acclaim as an author, in 1937 L. Ron Hubbard received his invitation to Hollywood from this very studio, from the address on this very door. It was here he launched his legendary screenwriting career. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

L. RON HUBBARD LEGACY

Because of his wide acclaim as an author, in 1937 L. Ron Hubbard received his invitation to Hollywood from this very studio, from the address on this very door. It was here he launched his legendary screenwriting career. I agree to Terms of Use for image use.
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Mr. Hubbard was originally enlisted by Columbia Pictures to adapt one of his novels for the big screen. Among the many films he went on to script during his Hollywood years was the highly successful fifteen-episode movie serial, The Secret of Treasure Island. In this office, beyond the threshold L. Ron Hubbard crossed, now stands an exhibition devoted to his prodigious output during the Golden Age of both popular fiction and motion pictures. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

Mr. Hubbard was originally enlisted by Columbia Pictures to adapt one of his novels for the big screen. Among the many films he went on to script during his Hollywood years was the highly successful fifteen-episode movie serial, The Secret of Treasure Island. In this office, beyond the threshold L. Ron Hubbard crossed, now stands an exhibition devoted to his prodigious output during the Golden Age of both popular fiction and motion pictures. I agree to Terms of Use for image use.
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The historic promenade reflects the intersection of L. Ron Hubbard history and the studio’s history. On its walls are the marquee billboards from films and serials that Mr. Hubbard scripted for Hollywood. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Broadcast Studios at Scientology Media Productions are capable of producing multiple television programs at the same time—whether it be live news broadcasts or pre-recorded programs featuring aspects of Scientology technology, or Church-sponsored humanitarian initiatives. This wide range of programming is the anchor content for the Church’s 24/7 television network. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

The Broadcast Studios at Scientology Media Productions are capable of producing multiple television programs at the same time—whether it be live news broadcasts or pre-recorded programs featuring aspects of Scientology technology, or Church-sponsored humanitarian initiatives. This wide range of programming is the anchor content for the Church’s 24/7 television network. I agree to Terms of Use for image use.
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STATE OF THE ART STAGES

The original sound stages have been rebuilt to the highest technical and acoustical standards. The stages are custom designed with full lighting fly systems and computerized controls, allowing for flexible and automated lighting for any type of film and television production. Each stage is further equipped with the latest high-definition technology and even robotically controlled cameras. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

STATE OF THE ART STAGES

The original sound stages have been rebuilt to the highest technical and acoustical standards. The stages are custom designed with full lighting fly systems and computerized controls, allowing for flexible and automated lighting for any type of film and television production. Each stage is further equipped with the latest high-definition technology and even robotically controlled cameras. I agree to Terms of Use for image use.
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The Art Department designs elements for everything from live events to broadcast documentaries. I agree to Terms of Use for image use.
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SCENERY SHOP

Housed in what was the studio’s first shooting stage, the Scenery Shop is equipped with the latest high-tech machinery for building 3D sets and scenery. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

SCENERY SHOP

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HAIR AND MAKEUP

Directly adjacent to the studios are offices and facilities for every craft and production department necessary for the highest quality broadcast production. This includes a professional hair and makeup department. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

HAIR AND MAKEUP

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DRESSING ROOMS

Among the Historic Corridors of the studio stands a row of five-star dressing rooms. I agree to Terms of Use for image use.
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The Little Theater is perhaps the “gem” of the lot, with its Roman Tuscan columns, hand-crafted moldings and Art Deco furnishings. Originally constructed as the studio’s screening room, it now serves as the green room for those participating in programs produced here, from talk shows to telethons. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

The Little Theater is perhaps the “gem” of the lot, with its Roman Tuscan columns, hand-crafted moldings and Art Deco furnishings. Originally constructed as the studio’s screening room, it now serves as the green room for those participating in programs produced here, from talk shows to telethons. I agree to Terms of Use for image use.
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The intricately carved columns of the Little Theater—hidden behind false walls for decades—have been restored and returned to their original beauty. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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CREATIVE SUITES—CREATIVE TEAMS

The studio’s Historic Corridors also contain offices and editing suites so creative teams can work together to develop scripts and produce projects of every description—including documentaries covering our humanitarian programs, an inside look at Scientology as a global movement and presentations on the life and legacy of Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

CREATIVE SUITES—CREATIVE TEAMS

The studio’s Historic Corridors also contain offices and editing suites so creative teams can work together to develop scripts and produce projects of every description—including documentaries covering our humanitarian programs, an inside look at Scientology as a global movement and presentations on the life and legacy of Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard. I agree to Terms of Use for image use.
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The Media Center includes facilities for music soundtracks and audio post-production. All three Music Scoring Rooms are equipped with the custom designed Clearsound audio systems to ensure the highest quality of sound. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Master Mix Room was built from the ground up under the careful guidance of a world-renowned acoustician. It is one of five surround sound mix rooms—each constructed to push the boundaries of audio excellence. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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MEDIA CREATION HEADQUARTERS

In the studio’s central administration facility, the Church shapes its messages for broadcast and prepares them for distribution across television, radio, podcasts and all other media channels. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

MEDIA CREATION HEADQUARTERS

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EVERY MEDIA PLATFORM

The central point for the planning and execution of international media campaigns—public service announcements, television ads, magazines, brochures, Internet sites—and every other conceivable type of content. This is also where all informational films and videos are produced for the audiovisual Public Information Center displays located in every Ideal Church of Scientology. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

EVERY MEDIA PLATFORM

The central point for the planning and execution of international media campaigns—public service announcements, television ads, magazines, brochures, Internet sites—and every other conceivable type of content. This is also where all informational films and videos are produced for the audiovisual Public Information Center displays located in every Ideal Church of Scientology. I agree to Terms of Use for image use.
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The Board Room is the setting for presentations and working meetings with documentary television, advertising and media professionals, as well as like-minded groups and organizations. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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THE AUDITORIUM

The Auditorium is equipped to handle video and audio presentations of the highest standards—a perfect venue to premiere our productions for officials, industry professionals and the press. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

THE AUDITORIUM

The Auditorium is equipped to handle video and audio presentations of the highest standards—a perfect venue to premiere our productions for officials, industry professionals and the press. I agree to Terms of Use for image use.
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Published in 17 languages (and growing), the Church’s International Magazine Department produces more than a dozen monthly publications for Scientology Churches, Missions and groups. The department is powered by an advanced, computerized, automated media system—the latest technology to disseminate Scientology spiritual technology. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

Published in 17 languages (and growing), the Church’s International Magazine Department produces more than a dozen monthly publications for Scientology Churches, Missions and groups. The department is powered by an advanced, computerized, automated media system—the latest technology to disseminate Scientology spiritual technology. I agree to Terms of Use for image use.
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The Internet Department, like all media departments on the lot, is networked into our proprietary translations database—the most advanced system of its kind in the world. This allows for instant multi-lingual uploads to the entire constellation of Scientology Internet sites and social media platforms. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

The Internet Department, like all media departments on the lot, is networked into our proprietary translations database—the most advanced system of its kind in the world. This allows for instant multi-lingual uploads to the entire constellation of Scientology Internet sites and social media platforms. I agree to Terms of Use for image use.
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Stories and video footage of Scientology Churches, Missions and groups—along with Church-supported social betterment centers and humanitarian programs—it all comes together here. Coordinated production of news updates and international Scientology events brings our global accomplishments to Scientologists the world over. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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GLOBAL MEDIA CLEARING HOUSE

At the core of the digital media center is Central Ingest. This is where video footage from every city and town around the world is downloaded across ultra-high bandwidth and directly on satellite. All of it is indexed, catalogued and readied for broadcast. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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SCIENTOLOGY RADIO

The Scientology Radio Studio is built to transmit their message across a medium that reaches 95 percent of the world’s population. The studio brings a full broadcast lineup to the airwaves: News programs and radio talk shows of every description featuring Scientologists, like-minded organizations and interfaith groups. And all in addition to selections from beginning Dianetics and Scientology audiobooks as well as excerpts from selected L. Ron Hubbard lectures. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

SCIENTOLOGY RADIO

The Scientology Radio Studio is built to transmit their message across a medium that reaches 95 percent of the world’s population. The studio brings a full broadcast lineup to the airwaves: News programs and radio talk shows of every description featuring Scientologists, like-minded organizations and interfaith groups. And all in addition to selections from beginning Dianetics and Scientology audiobooks as well as excerpts from selected L. Ron Hubbard lectures. I agree to Terms of Use for image use.
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Video and audio elements are assembled in broadcast editing suites to create television ads, PSAs, regular series and documentaries about every aspect of Scientology—from our Ideal Orgs and all they provide their communities, to the one-of-a-kind facilities built to forward the global movement. The Broadcast Building contains ten such editing suites. © 2024 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Scientology Media Productions (SMP) is poised to broadcast important, good, vital news to the world. News reaching TV screens; facts and opinion destined to radios; magazines hot off of digital presses; information beamed to computers, tablets and cellphones.

Yes, Scientology is in the news—that’s certainly proof that the religion is so interesting. But now Scientology Media Productions IS the media.

On Saturday, May 28 an historic yet utterly high-tech media complex, SMP, opened. It’s a fully integrated digital media production center for TV, Internet and magazines, with a mission to harness the power of all media to bring real answers to the world.

“So, you ask what this day is all about,” said Mr. Miscavige. “It’s a history L. Ron Hubbard himself laid into Scientology—to share what wisdom we possess, to help others to help themselves. And, what goes with the territory: to ignore the catcalls from those who claim that Man cannot be understood, cannot be helped. But, we know different. We know Man can be helped. And even more than that, we know how to do it.”

Mr. Miscavige commented that to spread the religion’s word, Scientology’s own media must be created. “Such has been our quest,” he said. “And why this facility represents the final component of an interlocking system for our global Scientology communications.”

Scientology Media Productions will be the nerve center spreading the Church’s message to the world, and a resource to the ever-growing number of Scientology Churches, humanitarian endeavors and social betterment programs throughout the globe.

Noting that “the average young adult spends 10 hours of every day on the Internet, and someone searches for ‘the meaning of life’ every five seconds, while someone else searches for answers about ‘spirituality’ six times per second,” Mr. Miscavige said that “SMP will harness the power of every social media outlet imaginable to provide those answers.”

“So for the 95 percent of the world’s population that listens to the radio every day,” Mr. Miscavige said, “and the average viewer who spends some 40 hours glued to a TV every week, the obvious answer was: our own radio station, our own TV channel, and our own broadcasting facilities.”

Scientology Media Productions is a five-acre complex near the intersection of Sunset and Hollywood boulevards. Originally built in 1912, the studio includes state-of-the-art sound stages, creative suites, visual effects production areas, editing, audio recording and mixing, foreign language translation and dubbing—every aspect of broadcast and online production.

Plus, the editorial headquarters of Freedom magazine, which produces hard-hitting human interest and investigative stories, are housed at SMP. Freedom itself is being expanded as a global news organization that encompasses print, television, radio and Internet platforms.

It’s the most modern and sophisticated digital media facility of its kind on the planet. Scientology’s worldwide activities including humanitarian and social betterment campaigns, as well as news of current world events, are fed into Central Ingest, the studio’s international media clearinghouse, and accessible throughout the facility’s broadcasting, audio and publication operations. All of that is linked at its core by 27 miles of fiber optic cable connecting a cluster of super computers with a combined capacity of 3.2 million gigabytes of information and media platforms, distributed to proprietary databases for instant translation.

SMP is not merely an evolutionary advance for the religion—it is a major gift for the community. “We also open our doors to humanitarian organizations, charities and religions of every denomination in Los Angeles,” Mr. Miscavige said. “Our facilities will be open for all manner of community events, telethons, religious programming of all faiths, you name it.”

Underlining that at the grand opening were accolades from community leaders of Hollywood and the City of Los Angeles. Leron Gubler, president of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, observed: “What happens here today carries a lot of weight. People are watching Hollywood and people take notice of what the Church does. And you are not only putting an anchor here. But you are providing outstanding opportunities to writers, directors and all manner of creative professionals to thrive in this unique environment. So let’s work together to take Hollywood to even greater heights.”

Los Angeles Conservancy President Linda Dishman said that she was “pleased that you were the heirs to this historic studio. The fact this site will continue to be used for media and audio-visual production is especially noteworthy. Because I know you’ve invested significantly in its preservation. And all the more so, considering the extraordinary fact that your Founder began his screenwriting career in Hollywood from an address on this very lot.”

Arturo Sandoval, a Los Angeles Police captain, recognized that the Church of Scientology is always there to help on anti-drug and anti-crime endeavors. “What’s significant about the Church and its members is that you give and ask for nothing in return,” he said. “With this grand opening today, we all gain an ability to get out important messages containing truth across all manner of different media. And only in that way, can we help guarantee that our kids succeed.”

The final guest speaker was Kevin James, director of the Los Angeles City Film and TV Office. “From a city and public safety perspective, I admire your dedication to be such a great partner at the ground level. I have also grown to admire the professionalism and willingness with which you approach your relationship with us, the City of Los Angeles. You are prepared to be a city partner. And that means a lot. But, with this new studio that we’re celebrating today, I’d say we’re taking our partnership to a whole new level.”

Mr. James also added: “I know the Church of Scientology is not a group to do anything half-heartedly. But, as a professional film devotee, nothing could have prepared me for all of this. And so as a broadcaster, and film chief for the Entertainment Capital of the world, it means something when someone comes along and raises the bar. And I have to tell you, we weren’t surprised that you did. But even so, I definitely told the folks down at City Hall, ‘You have to come and see this.’ Because the Church of Scientology has done it again.”

When the Church acquired the studio from the public broadcasting station KCET, it committed to totally restoring the facility as a treasured piece of Hollywood history. From barrel-tiled roofs, to signature brickwork, to an historic Roman-Tuscan columned theater, to dressing rooms and more—all have been exquisitely renovated. Much of the history of the studio is displayed, echoing memories from movies that were filmed or produced there, including Kidnapped, 55 Days at Peking, El Cid, Love in the Afternoon, and Invasion of the Body Snatchers.

The invitation in 1937 for L. Ron Hubbard to write scripts was dispatched from the facility’s address. LRH worked on films, including the highly successful 15-episode movie serial, The Secret of Treasure Island. An office at SMP, which includes the threshold LRH first crossed to start his cinematic work, contains an exhibition of his prodigious output during the Golden Ages of popular fiction and motion pictures.

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The grand opening of Scientology Media Productions comes at the nexus of the Church’s greatest wave of expansion in history, with Ideal Organizations shedding ribbons throughout the world. These Churches not only provide Scientologists with the ability to advance along their spiritual paths, but they are community headquarters that launch education programs to raise awareness of drugs, human rights violations, mental-health abuse, and crime. They also are bases from which Scientology Volunteer Ministers fan out to uplift entire areas with the religion’s technology, and bring succor to those that have faced catastrophes. Fifty Ideal Orgs are now complete, a dozen more are scheduled for opening this year and fifty more are on the runway.

This past decade has further seen the Church embark upon major projects to spread Scientology’s message of help and hope.

It first came with the establishment of Bridge Publications, the world’s largest all-digital, print-on-demand facilities to make LRH materials available anywhere, everywhere and in any language.

Next came the creation of Scientology’s International Dissemination and Distribution Center in Los Angeles, the Church’s cutting edge, 185,000-square-foot, printing and distribution operation.

And all in addition to the Church’s first class film studio at Golden Era Productions, where all LRH Scientology training films are produced.

Finally, came Scientology Media Productions.

“Consider all we have to offer by way of real answers, actual Truth and unconditional Help. At which point, the question becomes: How do we bring those answers to everyone, in every language of Earth?” Mr. Miscavige said. “That answer of course lay in what LRH reiterated as the vital necessity of coming to terms with correct orders of magnitude.”

“To at least conceive of those orders of magnitude, as in, seven-billion human beings. Well, in light of what you witnessed thus far, and what you are about to witness, I don’t think it’s unreasonable to ask: Can you conceive of it now?”

At which point Mr. Miscavige cut the massive ribbon and opened Scientology Media Productions to the world.

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