Manhattan Beach Studios receives bomb threat : Police sweeping area

A bomb threat has forced the evacuation of Manhattan Beach Studios and residents are being asked to avoid 1600 Rosecrans.

The Manhattan Beach Studios is where several major blockbusters have been shot including 'Iron Man 2'.

Currently police are reportedly sweeping the area around the Media Campus and a perimeter has been set up to prevent anyone from going near the building before a search can be completed.

According to Variety, James Cameron will shoot the 'Avatar' sequels at the studios this summer although a majority of the production will be taking place outside of California.

promos will have to wait -we have been evacuated. all safe. #ManhattanBeach police sweeping the lot. #bombthreat pic.twitter.com/wDHUyX4jM9

— The Frenzy Agency (@FrenzyAgency) April 15, 2014

#BREAKING #ManhattanBeach police are asking residents to avoid the area of 1600 Rosecranz. Police activity in area. Stay tuned for more.

— The Beach Reporter (@Beach_Reporter) April 15, 2014

This is not the first bomb threat we've seen this year. A few months back, Harvard University had to be evacuated due to a similar threat.