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Tuesday, December 17, 2024
https://vimeo.com/1028634485Looking forward to tonight's annual Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Christmas party and BLESSED to represent both Motorgospel Ministries and the Hollywood Chamber at the Willie Nelson and Friends Museum and General Store in Nashville!
Categories: Chamber, Community, Featured, Hollywood, Tourism, Entertainment, Promoting Hollywood, Motion Pictures, Live Theatre/Live Performance
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Hollywood Africa Alliance Summit: A Celebration of Culture and Collaboration
The Hollywood Africa Alliance is excited to announce the upcoming Hollywood Africa Alliance Summit, a groundbreaking event dedicated to promoting cultural exchange between Hollywood and African countries. This highly anticipated summit will take place on September 27th 2024 at 10am to 12noon at the Ovation ChadoTea / ...read more
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Thursday, March 15, 2018
Renowned actress Vanessa Williams will be presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce at the Chamber’s 97th annual Installation & Lifetime Achievement Awards Luncheon, on Thursday, April 12th.
The day will begin with a reception at 11:30 a.m. at the Sheraton Universal Hotel, 333 Universal Hollywood Drive, followed by the luncheon at noon. Admission is $75 for ...read more
Categories: Awards, Board of Directors, Chamber, Community, Entertainment
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Beirut, Lebanon (March 14, 2018) – Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and Milestones S.A.R.L. have signed an agreement to replicate the Walk of Fame model in the Middle East. The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a ...read more
Categories: Awards, Entertainment, Hollywood, Promoting Hollywood, Marketing, Walk of Fame, Chamber
Wednesday, March 07, 2018
Watch ceremony as Hollywood Chamber helps unveil Mark Hamill star on www.walkoffame.com
“In a Galaxy far, far away”...The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored actor Mark Hamill with the 2,630th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today, on March 8, at 11:30 a.m. PST. The star was dedicated in the category of Motion Pictures at 6834 Hollywood Boulevard in front of the El Capitan Theatre.
“Star ...read more
Categories: Entertainment, Chamber, Walk of Fame, Awards, Motion Pictures, Hollywood
Thursday, February 01, 2018
Watch as the Hollywood Chamber honors Gina Lollobrigida on www.walkoffame.com
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored iconic Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida with the 2,628th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today, February 1, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. PST. The star was dedicated in the category of Motion Pictures at 6361 Hollywood Boulevard on Hollywood’s birthday!
“Gina Lollobrigida is ...read more
Categories: Awards, City of Los Angeles, Hollywood, Walk of Fame, Chamber, Entertainment, Motion Pictures
Monday, January 22, 2018
Watch as the Hollywood Chamber honors Minnie Mouse with star on www.walkoffame.com
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored Minnie Mouse with the 2,627th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, January 22, 2018. The star was dedicated in the category of Motion Pictures at 6834 Hollywood Boulevard in front of El Capitan Theatre.
“Minnie Mouse is a woman of the ages and her ...read more
Categories: Awards, Community, Motion Pictures, Chamber, Entertainment, Walk of Fame
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Watch LIVE as the Hollywood Chamber honors Mary J. Blige exclusively on www.walkoffame.com
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly to announce that singer and actress Mary J. Blige was honored today with the 2,626th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 11:30 a.m. PST. The star was dedicated in the category of Recording at 6201 Hollywood Boulevard in front of Eastown.
“Mary J. Blige is one ...read more
Categories: Awards, Chamber, Community, Entertainment, Hollywood, Recording, Walk of Fame
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Watch us LIVE as the Hollywood Chamber honors Dwayne Johnson exclusively on www.walkoffame.com
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored actor Dwayne Johnson with the 2,624th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday, December 13th, at 11:30 a.m. PST. The star was dedicated in front of hundreds of excited fans in the category of Motion Pictures at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard in front ...read more
Categories: Awards, Chamber, Community, Entertainment, Hollywood, Motion Pictures, Walk of Fame
Friday, December 01, 2017
Co-creator and Executive Producer of Modern Family, Steve Levitan was honored with the 2017 Commitment to California Award at the Hollywood Chamber’s annual State of the Entertainment Industry Conference Hollywood Chamber. The half-day conference was held at Loews Hollywood Hotel on November 30th.
Emmy Award-winner Levitan has been dedicated to keeping production of the successful TV series ...read more
Categories: Awards, Community, Hollywood, Advocacy, Chamber, Entertainment, Television
Sunday, November 26, 2017
“The State of the Stream” was one of the key topics of the Hollywood Chamber’s sixth annual State of the Entertainment Industry Conference which focused on the rapidly evolving industry. This is the one conference that highlights the importance of the entertainment industry to our local economy,” said Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. “With the rapid changes in ...read more
Categories: Advocacy, Chamber, Community, Filming, Recording, California, City of Los Angeles, Entertainment, Motion Pictures, Tax Credits
Friday, November 03, 2017
Watch below the star ceremony as the Hollywood Chamber honors the late Selena
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored the late Selena Quintanilla with the 2,622nd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Friday, November 3, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. The star was dedicated in the category of Recording at 1750 N. Vine Street in front of the historic Capitol Records Building.
“Since day one of ...read more
Categories: Awards, Community, Hollywood, Walk of Fame, Chamber, Entertainment, Recording
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Plans for the Hollywood Chamber’s 2017 State of the Entertainment Industry Conference is well under way. The half-day conference will be held at Loews Hollywood Hotel slated for November 30th. The program will start with networking at 8:30 a.m. followed by a packed agenda through 1:30 p.m. Early Bird Special rate through Friday, November 17th is $129. Admission thereafter is $159.Register ...read more
Categories: Advocacy, California, City of Los Angeles, Hollywood, Business, Chamber, Entertainment, Motion Pictures
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Monday, October 23, 2017
“The State of the Stream” will be one of the topics of the Chamber’s Entertainment Industry Conference. This year’s conference will take place at the Loews Hotel Hollywood on Thursday, November 30th. The half-day conference will start with networking at 8:30 a.m. followed by a packed program through 1:30 p.m. Early Bird Special rate through Friday, November 17th is $129. Admission thereafter is ...read more
Categories: Business, Chamber, Community, Hollywood, Advocacy, California, City of Los Angeles, Entertainment
Friday, October 20, 2017
Plans for the Chamber’s 2017 State of the Entertainment Industry Conference are well under way with committee co-chairs Susanne Ault of Variety and Kristin Cavanaugh of Sony Pictures at the helm. This year’s conference will take place at the Loews Hotel Hollywood on Thursday, November 30th. Vin Di Bona will return as emcee.
The half-day conference will start with networking at 8:30 a.m. followed ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Entertainment, Hollywood, Recording, Advocacy, Community, Government, Motion Pictures, Television
Friday, October 06, 2017
Watch star ceremony as the Hollywood Chamber honors Debra Messing exclusively on www.walkoffame.com
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored Debra Messing with the 2,620th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, October 6, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. PDT. The star was dedicated in the category of Television at 6201 Hollywood Boulevard in front of the newly-developed Eastown.
“Debra Messing is a ...read more
Categories: Awards, Entertainment, Television, Chamber, Hollywood
Wednesday, October 04, 2017
Plans for the Chamber’s 2017 State of the Entertainment Industry Conference are well under way with committee co-chairs Susanne Ault of Variety and Kristin Cavanaugh of Sony Pictures at the helm. This year’s conference will take place on Thursday, November 30th at the Loews Hotel Hollywood and will include exclusive conversations with top level industry leaders. The event will also include the ...read more
Categories: Business, Chamber, Entertainment, Government, Motion Pictures, Tax Credits, Television, Advocacy, California, City of Los Angeles, Filming, Hollywood, Recording
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Watch us as the Hollywood Chamber honors Charles Aznavour on www.walkoffame.com
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored legendary entertainer Charles Aznavour with the 2,618th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today, August 24, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. PDT. The star was dedicated in the category of Live Performance at 6225 Hollywood Boulevard next to the historic Pantages ...read more
Categories: Awards, Entertainment, Live Theatre/Live Performance, Chamber, Hollywood, Walk of Fame
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Watch as the Hollywood Chamber honors Jason Bateman on www.walkoffame.com
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored Jason Bateman with the 2,616th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today, on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. PDT. Bateman’s star was dedicated in the category of Motion Pictures at 6533 Hollywood Boulevard in front of The Hudson Apartments.
“Bateman has been a constant on ...read more
Categories: Entertainment, Hollywood, Motion Pictures, Promoting Hollywood, Walk of Fame, Chamber, Travel, Awards
Thursday, July 20, 2017
Watch us as the Hollywood Chamber honors Criss Angel exclusively on www.walkoffame.com
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored illusionist Criss Angel with the 2,615th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today, on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. PDT. The star was dedicated at 7018 Hollywood Boulevard next to the historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel and across the street from the star of ...read more
Categories: Awards, Entertainment, Hollywood, Live Theatre/Live Performance, Walk of Fame
Thursday, June 22, 2017
The Excellence in Economic Development Award was presented this year to Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc., (Symbol: HPP) the firm responsible for the new ICON Development, and for revitalizing the Sunset-Bronson and Sunset-Gower studio lots. Chris Barton, Executive Vice President of Development and Capital Investments for Hudson Pacific, accepted the award at the annual Summit on June 22nd at ...read more
Categories: Awards, Economic Development, Entertainment, Community, Jobs, Chamber, Hollywood
Thursday, June 22, 2017
A new group of entertainment professionals in the categories of Motion Pictures, Television, Live Theatre/Live Performance, Radio and Recording have been selected to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, it was announced today, Thursday, June 22, 2017 by the Walk of Fame Selection Committee of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. These honorees were chosen from among hundreds of nominations ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Entertainment, Motion Pictures, Radio, Walk of Fame, Recording, Awards, Live Theatre/Live Performance, Television, Hollywood
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Earlier this month, Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. announced that it had finalized a $200-million acquisition of the historic Hollywood Center Studios. This is the third studio acquisition in Hollywood by Hudson Pacific. Based on their track record, it is very good news for Hollywood.Hudson had previously acquired Sunset-Gower Studios and Sunset-Bronson Studios. They will now own a combined ...read more
Categories: Blog, Entertainment, Jobs, Economic Development, Filming
Monday, March 20, 2017
Year-two of California’s expanded Film and Television Tax Credit Program 2.0 will end very much as it began – by scoring new and relocating TV projects ready to create jobs across the Golden State.
The fifth and final tax credit application period (held February 10 – 17) for the current fiscal year brings an additional four relocating TV series; a pair from New York (“The Affair” and “The OA”), ...read more
Categories: California, Filming, Entertainment, Tax Credits
Thursday, December 15, 2016
Watch as the Hollywood Chamber honors Ryan Reynolds on www.walkoffame.com
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly dedicated the 2,596th Walk of Fame star to actor Ryan Reynolds today, Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. PST. The star in the category of Motion Pictures was dedicated at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard in front of the Hollywood & Highland Complex. Helping Emcee and Hollywood ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Hollywood, Walk of Fame, Awards, Entertainment, Travel
Tuesday, December 06, 2016
The fifth annual State of the Entertainment Industry Conference, presented by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and Variety discussed the topic of “Global Hollywood” at Loews Hollywood Hotel on Wednesday, November 30th. The conference is the pre-eminent local forum that focuses on the importance of the Entertainment Industry to California and steps that need to be taken to keep it healthy.
“Our ...read more
Categories: Awards, Chamber, Entertainment, Government, Hollywood
Thursday, December 01, 2016
Watch LIVE as the Hollywood Chamber honored Lee Daniels with Walk of Fame Star exclusively on www.walkoffame.com
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored director Lee Daniels with the 2,595th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, December 2, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. PST. The star in the category of Television was dedicated at 6533 Hollywood Boulevard in front of the Hudson Apartments.
Helping ...read more
Categories: Awards, Chamber, Entertainment, Hollywood, Walk of Fame
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Producer Vin Di Bona will once again return in his role as Emcee the fifth State of the Entertainment Industry Conference presented by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and Variety. The conference is the pre-eminent local forum that focuses on the importance of the Entertainment Industry to California and steps that need to be taken to ...read more
Categories: Entertainment, Chamber, Hollywood
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced Ted Sarandos as the recipient of its annual Commitment to California Award. Sarandos is the Chief Content Officer of Netflix. He will be receiving the award during the fifth annual State of the Entertainment Industry Conference, presented by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and Variety. It will be held at Loews Hollywood Hotel on Wednesday, November ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Hollywood, Awards, Entertainment
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Monday, November 14, 2016
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced that Zach Katz of BMG US will be offering a spotlight on the Music industry at the 2016 State of the Entertainment Industry Conference presented by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and Variety. The packed program will be held at Loews Hollywood Hotel on Wednesday, November 30th. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. with the sessions running from 9:15 ...read more
Categories: California, Entertainment, Chamber, Hollywood
Thursday, November 10, 2016
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced that Amy Lemisch will be providing an update on the AB1839 and the future of filming in California at the 2016 State of the Entertainment Industry Conference presented by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and Variety. The conference is the pre-eminent local forum that focuses on the importance of the Entertainment Industry to California and steps that ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Hollywood, California, Entertainment
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Last week, the City held a public hearing on the proposed 25-year Master Plan for Paramount Pictures. This storied studio, which dates back to 1912, is the last remaining major studio located in Hollywood proper. Warner Bros., Columbia, Fox and Disney got their start here, but all moved out many decades ago. As hearings go, this one was cordial. Even those who had issues were on their best ...read more
Categories: City of Los Angeles, Entertainment, Business, Economic Development
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce welcomed Rooftop Film Club at The Montalbán with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, April 6th. The 2016 Opening Night started with a bang screening the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens movie to a sold out crowd. Since its debut last year, the movie event has become a staple of Hollywood’s culture scene and has sold out tickets to almost every ...read more
Categories: Entertainment, Business, Hollywood
Friday, February 26, 2016
Watch LIVE as the Hollywood Chamber honors Ennio Morricone exclusively on www.walkoffame.com
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly dedicated a new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for composer Ennio Morricone today, February 26, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. The star in the category of Live Performance/Theatre is located at 7065 Hollywood Boulevard.
Helping emcee and Hollywood Chamber President/CEO ...read more
Categories: Awards, Entertainment, Chamber, Tourism, Walk of Fame
Thursday, February 25, 2016
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce hosted its 13th Annual Awards Media Welcome Center in conjunction with Madame Tussauds and Variety. The exclusive event was held at the TCL Chinese Theatre 6 today, on Thursday, February 25th for local, national and international members of the media accredited by Academy Of Motion Pictures Arts And Sciences.
Click to see images from 2016 Awards Media Welcome ...read more
Categories: Awards, Marketing, Hollywood, Chamber, Entertainment
Tuesday, February 02, 2016
Watch Maná Star Ceremony exclusively on www.walkoffame.comThe Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored Maná with the 2,573rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday, February 10, 2016. The star in the category of Recording was dedicated at 7060 Hollywood Boulevard in front of Live Nation.
Helping Emcee and Hollywood Chamber President/CEO Leron Gubler to unveil the star were Carlos Santana. ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Entertainment, Hollywood, Tourism, Walk of Fame
Monday, January 25, 2016
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored actor David Duchovny with the 2,572nd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, January 25, 2016. The star in the category of Television was dedicated at 6508 Hollywood Boulevard in front of the FOX Theatre.
Helping Emcee and Hollywood Chamber President/CEO Leron Gubler to unveil the star were “X-Files” creator/director/executive producer Chris Carter ...read more
Categories: Tourism, Awards, Chamber, Entertainment, Walk of Fame
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Watch us as the Hollywood Chamber honors LL Cool J exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honors LL COOL J with the 2,571st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on January 21, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. PST. The star in the category of Recording was dedicated at 6901 Hollywood Boulevard in front of Hollywood’s Hard Rock Cafe. “LL COOL J is one of the most popular recording ...read more
Categories: Awards, Entertainment, Tourism, Chamber, Hollywood, Walk of Fame
Monday, December 21, 2015
Watch LIVE as the Hollywood Chamber honors Quentin Tarantino with star on www.walkoffame.comThe Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored Quentin Tarantino with the 2,569th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, December 21, 2015. The star in the category of Motion Pictures was dedicated in front of the TCL Chinese Theatre at 6927 Hollywood Boulevard. Helping Emcee and Hollywood Chamber ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Hollywood, Travel, Awards, Entertainment, Tourism, Walk of Fame
Monday, November 16, 2015
More than 300 business and community leaders attended the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce’s fourth annual State of the Entertainment Industry Conference at Loews Hollywood Hotel on November 13th. Presented by Variety, the conference continues to be the pre-eminent local forum that focuses on the importance of the Entertainment Industry to California and steps that need to be taken to keep it ...read more
Categories: Awards, Chamber, Entertainment, Tax Credits, California, Economic Development, Hollywood
