Peacock Flies Burbank Coop

NBC is moving operations to new studios near Universal
By Colleen Barry,  Newser Staff
Posted Oct 11, 2007 4:03 AM CDT
Peacock Flies Burbank Coop
The Universal Studios complex, which includes the Universal Studios Hollywood theme park, CityWalk and the studio's back lot, are seen in Universal City, Calif., Friday, April 13, 2007. In 2011, NBC will be moving from Burbank to new facilities across the street.   (Associated Press)

NBC Universal is pulling up stakes at its legendary Burbank studio home of 50 years and moving to new facilities across from Universal Studios in Hollywood. The company will switch operations to a massive new complex in 2011. The center will have a street-side studio modeled after the "Today" show set in New York, and cutting-edge production facilities that will make it easier for news programs to share content.

NBC is expected today to announce a similar combined newsroom and production center in New York. The company is also upgrading a sound stage at Universal, built nearly a half century ago for the "Jack Benny Show," to be the new home of "The Tonight Show," which executives announced will remain in Los Angeles after Conan O'Brien takes over for Jay Leno in 2009. (More television stories.)

Get the news faster.
Tap to install our app.
X
Install the Newser News app
in two easy steps:
1. Tap in your navigation bar.
2. Tap to Add to Home Screen.

X