Kodak Theatre Seals 10-Year Deal
with Cirque du Soleil
Chamber
officials were on hand this week for the
announcement by the CIM Group that the popular
performing company Cirque du Soleil has signed a
10-year agreement to base one of its productions
at the Kodak Theatre, beginning in 2010. The
company anticipates holding 368 performances in
the theatre annually, and then going dark for a
month during Oscar season when the Academy of
Motion Pictures presents the Academy Awards at
the theatre. The new show, which will have a
Hollywood-related theme, will represent an
investment of $100-million and will feature a
cast of 75. “This is great news for Hollywood,”
said Chamber President Leron Gubler. “Having a
show of this caliber based at the Kodak will
give the theatre stability and will be a boon to
surrounding businesses that benefit whenever
there is a performance at the theatre.”
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at Famous Hollywood Dental Care.
Planning Moves Forward
for AMPAS Museum
Heather
Cochran, the Museum Project Administrator for the Academy of
Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) briefed the
Chamber’s Economic Development Committee this week on the
status of their proposed Hollywood museum. The proposed
location is two blocks surrounding their Pickford Center on
Vine Street that would allow for an eight-acre campus.
AMPAS is in negotiations to acquire the final parcels needed
for the complex. The renowned French architecture firm
Atelier Christian de Portzamparc was recently selected to
design the complex from 150 candidates. Previously
announced was Gallagher & Associates as the exhibition
design firm and E. Verner Johnson & Associates as the
master planners for the museum campus. AMPAS hopes to
complete entitlements in 2008. Cochran said we should begin
to see clearing of the site and excavation by 2009. The
200,000-sq.ft. facility is expected to attract one million
visitors annually.
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Foundation Awards Grants to
Community Organizations
 The
Hollywood Chamber Community Foundation has
announced the awarding of two $2,500 grants to
two local organizations. The new Triangle
Square gay and lesbian senior housing project
will receive a grant to assist with setting up a
computer lab on each floor of the facility.
Friends of RSVP will receive a grant to assist
with their crafts programs. Their 750
volunteers assist numerous other community-based
organizations with mailings and other volunteer
services.
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KBKG reduces
taxes with Enterprise Zone Tax Credits
The Munchkins Honored with
Star in Walk of Fame
 In
a walk down the Yellow Brick Road and memory
lane, the Hollywood Chamber honored the
remaining seven “munchkins” from the Wizard
of Oz with the 2,352nd star in
the Hollywood Walk of Fame this week. The
nostalgic ceremony was held adjacent to the
Chinese Theatre and attracted a large crowd of
well-wishers and wide media coverage. The movie
premiered at the Chinese Theatre 68-years ago,
and has become one of the most beloved movies in
film history. Originally, there were
approximately 124 Munchkins in the movie. Most
of the remaining Munchkins are in their 80’s.
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Members Enjoy Open
House
The
Hollywood Chamber hosted an open house for the Chamber
membership this week at the Chamber offices. It was an
opportunity for many members to see for the first time where
the chamber does its work and to meet with the staff. New
Chamber member Soul, a great new restaurant
opening next spring at the corner of Hollywood and Sycamore,
presented an incredible assortment of hors d’oeuvres. The
Chamber expresses special appreciation to Iron Mountain
Film & Sound Archives for sponsoring the open house for
the Chamber.
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Plan On Attending
Chamber’s Annual Holiday Mixer & Toy Drive
Mark
your calendars for the Chamber’s annual holiday mixer and
toy drive, to be held on Thursday, December 13, from 5:30 to
7:30 p.m. at the Music Box @ the Fonda. As is tradition,
the Holiday Mixer not only offers attendees festive
networking atmosphere, but also serves as the Chamber’s
opportunity to collect holiday gifts for children in our
community. Attendees bringing a new unwrapped toy or
appropriate child’s gift valued at a minimum of $10 will
receive free admission. RSVP to
Vivian@hollywoodchamber.net or call (323)469-8311.
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Chamber Offers
Community Free Movie Screening
 On
Sunday, December 9th, the Hollywood Chamber of
Commerce will offer a holiday gift to the Hollywood
community – a free screening of the holiday movie comedy
A Christmas Story at the Egyptian Theatre, beginning at
2 p.m. As a special treat, actor Zack Ward and several
other cast members will be present to discuss the movie
following the screening. The chamber is sponsoring the movie
in cooperation with American Cinematheque. A grant from Iron
Mountain Film & Storage also helped to make it possible.
Hollywood & Highland is also expected to tie-in that day
with special events for the local residents.
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Plans for 15th Annual
Women of Distinction Kick Off
 The
Hollywood Chamber Community Foundation is already planning
the 15th Annual Women of Distinction fundraiser which will
be held at The Globe at Universal on May 8, 2008. Laurie
Goldman of GO! Goldman Organization and Maureen Schultz of
Capitol Records are back for their second year as co-chairs
of this event. Nominations are now being accepted for Women
of Distinction and Golden Award through January 15, 2008.
Nominating forms are available on Hollywood Chamber website
at www.hollywoodchamber.net
or complete the
Nomination Form for Women of Distinction 2008.
This is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Hollywood
Chamber Community Foundation, which raised more than
$100,000 last year. Funds from WOD are distributed through
the Community Foundation to Hollywood based nonprofit
organizations. The WOD planning committee is seeking
sponsors and silent auction items. Volunteers who are
interested in serving on the event committee, or soliciting
sponsorships and auction items can contact Kaylee Kiecker,
kaylee@hollywoodchamber.net.
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For Chamber members who wish to contribute to
help those who have lost their homes due to the
tragic wildfires,
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Free
business counseling at the Hollywood Chamber
Offered by the Service Corps of Retired
Executives (SCORE)
Richard Krelstein, a retired business
turn-around specialist
Consulting services will be available most
Fridays 9:30 - 11:30am
To schedule an
appointment, call Vivian at (323)469-8311.
Hollywood & Highland Center
Shuttle Service for WICKED
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