Orbital Studios leases Television City for virtual productions
Orbital Studios is relocating to Television City in Los Angeles under a long-term lease, establishing a permanent hub for virtual productions. This move highlights the growing adoption of hybrid filmm
Orbital Studios, the fast-growing virtual production outfit behind Netflix’s sci-fi series *Nemesis* and FX’s upcoming *The Drop: A Snowfall Saga*, is
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Orbital Studios' relocation to Television City signals a pivotal shift in Hollywood’s infrastructure, embedding virtual production as a permanent fixture in modern filmmaking. The move underscores how studios are prioritizing hybrid production environments to balance efficiency, cost control, and creative flexibility in an era of rapid technological disruption.
Background Context
Television City’s long-standing reputation as a nexus for live and pre-recorded productions makes it an ideal proving ground for virtual production innovations. The facility’s infrastructure—already optimized for high-volume content creation—now aligns with Orbital’s focus on LED volume stages, which have become critical for productions seeking to reduce on-location shoots and post-production costs.
What Happens Next
Expect competitors to accelerate their own investments in virtual production hubs, particularly in Los Angeles, where talent and post-production pipelines are concentrated. Questions linger about how traditional studio backlots and soundstages will adapt, or whether this signals a broader decline in reliance on physical production locations.
Bigger Picture
This transition reflects a broader industry-wide pivot toward modular, scalable production models that leverage real-time digital tools. As climate concerns and union pressures drive studios toward sustainable practices, virtual production’s energy efficiency and reduced travel demands could redefine Hollywood’s operational norms for decades to come.
