Reopening Kaufman Astoria Studios: A Conversation with Hal Rosenbluth, President/CEO

Image via Kaufman Astoria Studios Facebook. Kaufman Astoria Studios (KAS), located at 34-12 36th St., has become one of Hollywood’s go-to destinations for some of the largest names in the film and television industry. Today, KAS offers industry professionals over 500,000 sq.ft. of space for sound stages, production, and service, and employs thousands. So, as…

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Enjoy a Galentine’s Day celebration in Astoria!

What better way to celebrate female friendship than with great films, good laughs, and awesome company? This Saturday, the Kaufman Arts District along with Astoria Film Festival presents its Galentine’s Day Film Festival for all to enjoy. Held at the Zukor Theater, the event features multiple short film and web series screenings, as well as…

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Union Rat Advances On Kaufman Astoria Studios

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The Union Rat has found its way to Kaufman Studios in Astoria. For those of you who may not know the meaning behind the inflatable rats, they are commonly known as Union Rats. The monster rat is used for protesting or striking trade unions against employers or nonunion contractors. The rat signifies a sign of…

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Kaufman Astoria Studios Installs 373 Solar Panels on Its Roof

It’s not easy going green or maybe it is, Kaufman Astoria Studios recently installed 373 solar panels on the roof of Stage K, an 18,000-square-foot building within the superstructure that is the Kaufman Astoria Studios campus. The panels will help power offices, lights and elevators. Studio K was the recent home of “Best Time Ever…

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