Established in 1912, it continues today as Hollywood's largest independent studio[1] and an active facility for television and film production on its twelve soundstages.

[2][3] Following success and a move into feature films, CBC was renamed Columbia Pictures, and in 1926 acquired a Gower Street property with stages previously used by California Studios.

It was also used in the seventies as a music rehearsal facility catering to musicians such as Elton John, Fleetwood Mac, Eagles, Led Zeppelin, Ringo Starr, Frank Zappa, and Olivia Newton-John.

In November 2004, Sunset Gower Studios was purchased by GI Partners for an estimated $105 million, and in 2006 began construction on a six-story building for Technicolor SA.

In 2017, developer Hudson Pacific Properties submitted plans providing details of its new vision for Hollywood's landmark Sunset Gower Studios.