The Langham Huntington Film Tour
Sunday, Apr 6, 2025
The Langham Huntington, Pasadena, Pasadena, CA
Movies on Location - 'Star Wars: A New Hope' Experience
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Neiman & Company (Formerly Industrial Light & Magic), Van Nuys, CA
The Pasadena Walking Film Tour
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Pasadena Civic Auditorium, Pasadena, CA
Comics and Cocktails (TURTLECON)
Saturday, Jun 21, 2025
AKS Stages, Burbank, CA
About:
My Valley Pass is proud to present our signature film tour of the historic Langham Huntington, Pasadena.
Join My Valley Pass co-founder Jared Cowan as he guides you on a 90-minute walking tour of the hotel and grounds while learning about the many films and television shows that incorporated the location into their productions. From Saving Mr. Banks to American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace, there's something for everyone on this very special tour of one of L.A.'s most magnificent filming locations.
At the tour's conclusion, each guest will receive an individually boxed selection of sweet treats from the hotel's talented pastry team, and a sparkling lemonade.
About Your Tour Guide:
Jared Cowan is a photographer and film journalist who has written extensively on the subject of filming locations for various publications including Los Angeles Magazine, L.A. TACO, and LA Weekly. He leads our My Valley Pass film tours of the San Fernando Valley, Pasadena, and the Langham Huntington Hotel. On his podcast, On Location with Jared Cowan, he interviews filmmakers on-site at the locations from their movies. Find it at Apple Podcasts and SoundCloud. Jared is also the co-editor of the brand-new book 'World Film Locations: Los Angeles, Vol. 2'.
About the Langham Huntington, Pasadena:
Capturing the grace and elegance of classic Southern California, The Langham Huntington is Los Angeles’ original getaway, located at the base of the picturesque San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, just minutes from downtown Los Angeles. A renowned Pasadena hotel for more than 100 years, The Langham Huntington has been a favorite Hollywood filming location for decades.
My Valley Pass - The San Fernando Valley's #1 Visitors Guide!
In celebration of Star Wars Day, My Valley Pass is thrilled to present Star Wars: A New Hope Experience as part of our ongoing film series Movies On Location. Throughout this exciting series, we screen films at their actual filming locations, or at settings that go hand-in-hand with these specially curated movies. The series features state of the art projection and sound.
This May 3rd, join us in Van Nuys as we screen Star Wars: A New Hope in the parking lot of Neiman & Company, formerly the original location of Industrial Light & Magic where all of the visual effects for Star Wars: A New Hope (1977) were produced.
We'll be leading building tours of the former ILM facility all day long! You have the option to purchase combo tour/movie tickets or just tour tickets. Please see the ticket options page for more information.
SPECIAL GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT!
My Valley Pass is thrilled to welcome back to the original home of Industrial Light & Magic pioneering visual effects artist and innovator Dennis Muren!
After serving as the second cameraman on the miniature and optical effects unit on Star Wars (1977), Dennis's visionary work through his nearly fifty-year career at Industrial Light & Magic has earned him nine Academy Awards for films including The Empire Strikes Back (1980), E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), Return of the Jedi (1983), Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984), The Abyss (1989), Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991) and Jurassic Park (1993). Dennis was the first visual effects artist to receive a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Dennis will be signing a limited amount of autographs and introducing the film at this year’s event. You won’t want to miss it! If interested in getting Dennis's autograph, please see the ticket options page for more information.
Seating Policy:
Doors open at 6:00pm*, Film begins at 8:00pm
Tickets for this event are limited, Arrive early to choose your seats and grab some popcorn. All seating is on a first come, first served basis. More details can be found on the ticket options page.
*Ticketholders for the 4:15pm, 5:00pm, and 5:45pm building tours will be able to enter at your chosen tour time and either stay at the location after the tour's conclusion or leave and return closer to the start of the movie.
No refunds.
Star Wars: A New Hope, 1977, 121 minutes, USA, Dir: George Lucas
Rated PG
Young farm boy Luke Skywalker is thrust into a galaxy of adventure when he intercepts a distress call from the captive Princess Leia. The event launches him on a daring mission to rescue her from the clutches of Darth Vader and the evil Empire.
About My Valley Pass:
My Valley Pass is the official visitors guide for the San Fernando Valley. Learn about events, restaurants, nightlife, museums and points of interests. The San Fernando Valley Summer and Halloween Drive-In Nights are their premier hosted events. Their other signature events highlighting the San Fernando Valley include a Film Tour, Bizarre Tour, Brewery Tour, and Restaurant Tour. Other tours include the Pasadena Film Tour and the Langham Huntington Film Tour. www.myvalleypass.com
About Neiman & Company:
Founded in 1965 by industry icon Harry Neiman, Neiman & Company is recognized as a regional leader in custom architectural sign fabrication. Our work is featured in the finest hotels, corporate offices, universities, hospitals and museums throughout Southern California and beyond. We take great pride that the majority of our product is fabricated by our talented in-house crew who work hand-in-hand with our expert project managers. Our commitment to the highest level of quality and exceptional customer service has contributed significantly to our longstanding reputation. As we celebrate our 52nd Anniversary, we look forward to another half-century of Excellence! www.neimanandco.com
About:
My Valley Pass is thrilled to present our Pasadena Walking Film Tour on Saturday, May 10th.
On this offshoot of our popular Pasadena (bus) Film Tour, join My Valley Pass co-founder Jared Cowan for a jaunt through Old Pasadena and the Pasadena Civic Center, and learn about a number of the popular movies and TV shows that have used this visually dynamic and historic area as a filming location. We'll even visit a few locations where a tour bus can't go!
Space is limited, so get your tickets today!
About Your Tour Guide:
Jared Cowan is a photographer and film journalist who has written extensively on the subject of filming locations for various publications including Los Angeles Magazine, L.A. TACO, and LA Weekly. He leads our My Valley Pass film tours of the San Fernando Valley, Pasadena, and the Langham Huntington Hotel. On his podcast, On Location with Jared Cowan, he interviews filmmakers on-site at the locations from their movies. Find it at Apple Podcasts and SoundCloud. Jared is also the co-editor of the recently released book, World Film Locations: Los Angeles, Volume 2.
About this Event
EVENT POSTPONED DUE TO FIRES - (NEW DATE: SATURDAY JUNE 21, 2025)
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