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Hollywood

The name Hollywood conjures glitz and glamour, movie stars and theaters and palm tree-lined boulevards.

What started out as a single adobe hut in 1853 and then a small community, became a sprawling, densely populated neighborhood of Los Angeles over the decades, birthplace of the movie studios, home to many celebrities and synonymous with the US movie industry, showbiz and glamour. Attractions include Sunset Boulevard, the Walk of Fame, the Chinese Theater and the famous Hollywood sign, a landmark and American cultural icon. It was set up in 1923 to advertise real estate - "Hollywoodland" - but eventually left in place and changed to the famous "Hollywood."

Hannah Gutierrez-Reed Armorer for the film 'Rust'. Halyna Hutchins was accidentally shot and killed by Alec Baldwin on the film set. Photo supplied by CAPITAL PICTURES. Service fee applies. EDITORIAL USE ONLY! / MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED IN BOOKS AND ILLUSTRATED BOOKS! Please note: Fees charged by the agency are for the agencyÕs services only, and do not, nor are they intended to, convey to the user any ownership of Copyright or License in the material. The agency does not claim any ownership including but not limited to Copyright or License in the attached material. By publishing this material you expressly agree to indemnify and to hold the agency and its directors, shareholders and employees harmless from any loss, claims, damages, demands, expenses (including legal fees), or any causes of action or allegation against the agency arising out of or connected in any way with publication of the material. CAP/ISM Image supplied by ISM/Capital Pictures Hannah Gutierrez-Reed Armorer for the film 'Rust'. Halyna Hutchins was accidentally shot and killed by Alec Baldwin on the film set. Photo supplied by CAPITAL PICTURES. Service fee applies. EDITORIAL USE ONLY! / MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED IN BOOKS AND ILLUSTRATED BOOKS! Please note: Fees charged by the agency are for the agency’s services only, and do not, nor are they intended to, convey to the user any ownership of Copyright or License in the material. The agency does not claim any ownership including but not limited to Copyright or License in the attached material. By publishing this material you expressly agree to indemnify and to hold the agency and its directors, shareholders and employees harmless from any loss, claims, damages, demands, expenses (including legal fees), or any causes of action or allegation against the agency arising out of or connected in any way with publication of the material. CAP/ISM Image supplied by ISM/Capital Pictures

Armorer in 'Rust' film set shooting sues prop supplier 13.01.2022

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Steven Spielberg's 'West Side Story' gets timely reboot 09.12.2021

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Sylvester Stallone painting exhibitionat the Museum in Ost Hagen

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