BULACAN — ABS-CBN on Wednesday inaugurated here its Horizon IT Park sound stages which put the media giant’s film and TV production at par with Hollywood standards, in terms of facilities, equipment, and cost-efficiency.

Sitting on a 7.7-hectare property in San Jose del Monte, the production hub finally opened its doors for the first time to give a glimpse of its first two world-class sound stages — the EL3 stage, named after ABS-CBN chairman emeritus Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez III, who spearheaded the project, and Stage 2.

• ABS-CBN inaugurates sound stages, aims for Hollywood-caliber production

The Horizon stages are ready for use, and will host as early as the second quarter of 2019 two Kapamilya offerings for the small and big screen — respectively, “The Faithful Wife” with Angelica Panganiban, and “Darna” starring Liza Soberano.

In photos, here’s a look around and inside the Horizon IT Park:

ABS-CBN’s Horizon IT Park is notably surrounded by sprawling greens — a conscious decision in the construction of the sound stages. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News

The main entrance leads directly to the doors to EL3 Stage and Stage 2, as well as the corridor lined with dressing rooms and other facilties. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News

The main entrance leads directly to the doors to EL3 Stage and Stage 2, as well as the corridor lined with dressing rooms and other facilties. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News

The main entrance leads directly to the doors to EL3 Stage and Stage 2, as well as the corridor lined with dressing rooms and other facilties. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News

The main entrance leads directly to the doors to EL3 Stage and Stage 2, as well as the corridor lined with dressing rooms and other facilties. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News

The main entrance leads directly to the doors to EL3 Stage and Stage 2, as well as the corridor lined with dressing rooms and other facilties. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News

Stage 1, or the EL3 Stage, is named after ABS-CBN chairman emeritus Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez III, the visionary behind the Horizon sound stages. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News

ABS-CBN chairman emeritus Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez III, the driving force behind the Horizon sound stages, gives a speech during the facility’s inauguration. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News

The EL3 Stage spans 1,500 square meters, with a floor to grid height of 30 feet. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News

The EL3 Stage spans 1,500 square meters, with a floor to grid height of 30 feet. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News

The EL3 Stage spans 1,500 square meters, with a floor to grid height of 30 feet. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News

ABS-CBN COO of Broadcast Cory Vidanes demonstrates the signalling of the red light that indicates cameras are rolling inside the stage and that everyone should remain quiet. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News

The EL3 Stage spans 1,500 square meters, with a floor to grid height of 30 feet. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News

ABS-CBN chairman emeritus Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez III inspects the sound stage named after him shortly after the inauguration. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News

Stage 2, like the EL3 Stage, spans 1,500 square meters, with a floor to grid height of 30 feet. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News

Among the ABS-CBN executives at the inauguration were (from left) president and CEO Carlo Katigbak, chief creative officer Charo Santos-Concio, chairman emeritus Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez III, chairman Mark Lopez, former president and COO Freddie Garcia, and COO of Broadcast Cory Vidanes. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News

The main corridor is lined with dozens of rooms for program cast and crew, including 12 dressing rooms. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News

A look inside one of the 12 dressing rooms just beside the sound stages. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News

A look inside one of the wardrobe rooms just beside the sound stages. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News

One dressing room is labeled with the name of actress Angelica Panganiban for “The Faithful Wife,” the first teleserye that will utilize one of the sound stages in 2019. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News

One dressing room is labeled with the name of actress Liza Soberano for the superhero film “Darna,” the first big-screen project that will utilize one of the sound stages in 2019. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News

ABS-CBN executives pose for a photo with the team behind the Horizon IT Park. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News