Warner Bros. Names Sound Stage for Eastwood

Warner Bros. Studios announced that it has named its newest state-of-the-art sound stage the Eastwood Scoring Stage for actor and producer Clint Eastwood.

Warner Bros. dedicated the restored scoring stage, which is basically a gymnasium-sized recording studio, to Eastwood because he was pivotal in persuading studio executives to update the Burbank stage with new audio and computer equipment, said Robert A. Daly, co-chairman of Warner Bros.

The stage has been the site for music recording for hundreds of movies, including such classics as “Casablanca” and “Rebel Without a Cause,” as well as Eastwood’s modern hit “The Bridges of Madison County.” Warner Bros. executives would not discuss how much was spent on updating the stage, which is big enough for a full orchestra.

Eastwood did not know the stage was going to be named after him until Friday’s ceremony. He seemed moved by the gesture.

“This is a real piece of history, something that we all should be proud of,” said the man best-known for his role as Dirty Harry. “I’m flattered that my name is now attached to this building.”