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Welcome to Hollywood, The Walk of Fame

Welcome to Hollywood, The Walk of Fame. Made by Borisova Alina, student of 10 « V » class ; Teacher : Ovchinnikova V.V. Situating.

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Welcome to Hollywood, The Walk of Fame

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  1. Welcome to Hollywood,The Walk of Fame Made by Borisova Alina, student of 10 «V» class; Teacher: Ovchinnikova V.V.

  2. Situating Hollywood is a district in Los Angeles, California, U.S.A., situated west-northwest of Downtown. Due to its fame and cultural identity as the historical center of movie studios and stars, the word "Hollywood" is often used as a metonym for the American film and television industry

  3. Many historic Hollywood theaters are used as venues to premiere major theatrical releases, and host the Academy Awards. It is a popular destination for nightlife and tourism, and home to the Walk of Fame.

  4. Motion picture industry The first motion picture to be filmed in Hollywood was shot on October 26, 1911. The first studio in Hollywood was established by the New Jersey–based Centaur Co., which wanted to make westerns in California.

  5. 1920s By 1920, Hollywood had become world famous as the center of the United States film industry.

  6. The Hollywood Walk of Fame The Walk of Fame is nearly a three-and-a-half-(3 1/2)-mile (5.6 km) round-trip walk.

  7. Each star consists of a pink terrazzo five-pointed star rimmed with bronze and inlaid into a charcoal square. Inside the pink star is the name of the honoree inlaid in bronze, below which is a round bronze emblem indicating the category for which the honoree received the star. The emblems are: • Motion picture camera for contribution to the film industry • Television set for contribution to the broadcast television industry • Phonograph record for contribution to the recording industry • Radio microphone for contribution to the broadcast radio industry • Twin comedy/tragedy masks for contribution to live theater

  8. These sidewalk "stars" honor not only movie actors, but radio, TV, & stage performers, directors, singers, songwriters, and other well-known show-biz personalities.

  9. Thanks for your attention!

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