The weather and diverse geography played a role too. Many sunny days needed for filming.. Locations not far from L.A. that can represent many different climates

The weather and diverse geography played a role too. Many sunny days needed for filming.. Locations not far from L.A. that can represent many different climates and landscapes in film. There are tons of reasons why it was all built. Many explain why other places are starting to compete more with Hollywood. Even the Disney style Unreal Engine scenery is a threat to advantages Hollywood had.