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| | Hollywood is a district in Los Angeles, California, located to northwest of city center. Traditionally, Hollywood is associated with American film industry since many film studios are located in the district & many popular film actors reside there.
World-wide popular “Hollywood Walk of Fame”, sidewalk along Hollywood boulevard & Vine Street, is situated in Hollywood. More than 2500 five-point stars with names of film actors are erected on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Population:
According to 2000 census, 167 664 inhabitants are living in Hollywood. Racial composition of city population: 42.82 % white, 4.48 % Afro-Americans, 0.68 % Indians, 8.98 % Asians, 0.12 % - representatives of native population of islands of Pacific Ocean, 22.23 % — representatives of other races. 39.43 % of population defined their origin as Spanish (Latin America).
In 2000, average annual income per capita was $26 119.
Neighborhoods of Hollywood:
* Beachwood Canyon
* Cahuenga Pass
* Hollywood Downtown/Civic area
* Hollywood Hills
* Hollywood Heights
* Laurel Canyon
* Mount Olympus
* Nichols Canyon
* Outpost Estates
* Sunset Hills
* East Hollywood
* Little Armenia [1]
* Thai Town
* Virgil Village
* Melrose District
* Melrose Hill
* Sierra Vista
* Spaulding Square
* Yucca Corridor
Places of attraction:
* Capitol Records
* Hollywood Walk of Fame;
* Hollywood Sign;
* Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
* Kodak Theatre
Science & Hollywood:
National Academy of Sciences of USA declared creation of unique project. Possibly for the first time in history world cinema, special group of scientists is formed, which will advise script writers & directors of Hollywood films on constant basis. Main task of group of scientists is to lend scientific credibility to new films.
Cinema, USA – this term is used for designating the film industry of USA, worlds largest & concentrated, mainly, in neighborhoods of Hollywood (near Los Angeles, State of California) in which offices & shooting pavilions of largest movie companies of USA are located. Concept “American Cinema” & “Hollywood” is quite frequently linked but it is incorrect. American cinema is not only big film industry of Hollywood but also developed system of independent cinema. Independent cinema is not supported by big movie companies. On one hand, it means smaller budgets & on the other – less pressure on directors. First & foremost, big movie companies organize making of films as a commercial activity, therefore differences between commercial interests of film producers & interests of director sometimes make a film dismal. Most widespread prerequisite: cutting of certain scenes so that the film does not get too “Adult” rating. Sometimes, full (director's) version is released on DVD through separate circulation. Independent cinema of USA is diverse: this & cult “Easy rider” & Andy Warhol's creative experiments and trash for narrow segment of audience. |
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March 8 at 2am the USA and Canada sprung forward by an hour and stepped into Daylight Saving Time. The EU and Russia will begin Daylight Saving Time on Sunday, March 29. Although it's not exactly time travel, adjusting the clocks by an hour forward does have a direct effect on people - they lose an hour of sleep and feel grouchy all day.
