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2007/08 Business Resource Book

8 A Message from the President Includes a major compilation of economic and demographic data about Hollywood. The extended edition includes a Directory of Members of the 12 A Message from the Chair of the Board Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, a Buyers Guide of member products and services, and a Who’s Who of 13 The Chamber’s Action Plan Hollywood Chamber-member businesses.

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce 16 Officers 7018 • Hollywood, CA 90028 tel: (323) 469-8311 • fax: (323) 469-2805 18 Benefits of Chamber Membership www.hollywoodchamber.net

24 Government Officials for the Hollywood Area President & CEO Leron Gubler

25 Business Resource Telephone Numbers Published by Imperial Publishing 26 Hollywood Facts 2170 Century Park East, Suite 1506 , CA 90067 27 Hollywood's Top Employers tel: (310) 286-1010 • fax: (310) 286-1090

28 Publisher Igor Shlimovich

29 Visitors & Accommodations Guide Sales Directors Doug Gross & Fred Garrett 33 Cultural Arts & Guide Art Director Vladimir Sonkin 39 Restaurant & Nightlife Guide Account Executives

47 , TV & Music Industry Guide Glen Adkins, Donna Lamm, Beverly Springer

Cover pictures courtesy of Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Photobank. Walk of Fame pictures courtesy of Bob Freeman. 53 Buyers Guide The information in this book was carefully compiled in such a way as to ensure accuracy. However, the Hollywood Chamber 93 Members of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and/or Imperial Publishing cannot and do not guarantee the correctness of all information furnished to them, nor the complete absence of errors or omissions, hence, no responsibility for the same can be, nor is, assumed. No part 101 Who’s Who in Hollywood of this publication may be reproduced in any way without written permission. Information is updated annually. The Hollywood Walk of Fame and logos are registered trademarks of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

6 Hollywood Business Resource Book © 2007 Hollywood Chamber of Commerce HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME World-Famous Hollywood Walk Of Fame Immortalizes Stars

The Hollywood Walk of Fame was of Hollywood Boulevard, from Gower at the rate of about two each month, originally conceived in the 1950s by the to La Brea, and . Stars with ceremonies drawing crowds of Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to inducted in 2006 included: Queen admiring fans to share the moments promote Hollywood. Since its Latifah, , Nathan with their favorite stars. Presiding over installation in 1960, the Walk of Fame Lane, Motley Crue, , the ceremonies is Hollywood’s celebrity has been a superior asset to the Mark & Kim, Judge , mayor Johnny Grant. Walk of Fame community, perpetuating the aura that Destiny’s Child, , Lou ceremonies, administered by the has made the name Hollywood Adler, Winnie The Pooh, , Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, synonymous with glamour. The Walk Dan Avey, Jim Hill, , attract international television coverage of Fame remains one of the city’s most , David Milch, Stella and are responsible for bringing widely-seen tourist venues and the Adler, Leonard Goldenson, Milt and millions of tourists to Tinseltown number one attraction in Hollywood. Bill Larsen, Amy Grant, Bob Miller, annually to see its world-famous Walk. More than two thousand stars, , , Tim McGraw, Can anyone imagine what totaling five acres of coral terrazzo and Jerry Buss, and . Hollywood would be like without the brass, line the sidewalks on both sides New stars continue to be dedicated Walk of Fame?

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Hollywood is back and this town has its eye on you! Whether you’re a local or a tourist, single or with loved ones, on business or pleasure, staying for a weekend or longer, Hollywood has all that you are seeking.

THERE ARE OVER 3700 FARMERS MARKETS IN AMERICA. ONLY ONE IS AN L.A. LANDMARK.

Centrally located in Los Angeles since 1934, the Original Farmers Market has always been a meeting place for locals, including entertainment industry folks from nearby Hollywood. Great food, one-of-a-kind shops and a taste of L.A.’s Golden Age make the Original Farmers Market an L.A. icon. After all, in this town, not too many stars can stay on top for over 70 years.

Over 100 shops, restaurants, grocers, and L.A.’s best place to people watch. VISITORS & ACCOMMODATIONS GUIDE 5 MINUTES FROM UNIVERSAL STUDIOS ATTRACTIONS Hollywood THINGS Plaza Inn TO SEE & DO • Newly Renovated Luxurious Rooms • Just 2 Blocks from Hollywood & Highland, Autry National Center Walk of Fame, Grauman's Chinese , The Autry National Center houses Ripley’s & Wax Museum, Shopping Mall the Museum of the American West; the • Minutes from Beverly Hills, L.A. Zoo, Farmers Southwest Museum of the American Market, NBC Studios, & others Indian and the Institute for the Study of • Rooms include microfridge, iron, phones, the American West. Discover the legacy coffee makers, AC, TV & Free Movies of the Lakota and the Osage people and • Pool, Spa & Restaurant on premises the amazing explorations by Spanish conquistadors and experience the romantic portrayals of the West through art, film, and television. For more information call (323) 667-2000 or visit www.autry-museum.org.

Capitol Records Located at 1750 North Vine Street, this landmark building is one of 2011 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood CA 90068 Hollywood’s most recognized icons. The (323) 851-1800 • (800) 232-4353 light on its rooftop spire flashes “Hollywood” in Morse code. In the Mention ad for SPECIAL DISCOUNT RATES lobby you will find displayed gold albums of its many artists. , Garth Brooks, and other Capitol artists’ stars are on the sidewalk in front of the building. For more information, call (323) 871-5411 or visit at www.hollywoodandvine.com.

ArcLight Cinemas Located at 6360 , HOLLYWOOD CITY INN ArcLight is where movie lovers belong. New Rooms • Free Continental Breakfast Conceived by and for people who value the HBO ESPN • Pool art and entertainment of the moving image, ArcLight’s design, amenities, service level and 1615 North Western Avenue • Hollywood, 90027 programming create a celebration of movies, Telephone: 323-469-2700 • Fax: 323-469-6180 and a more refined and complete movie- going experience. Each seat is individually reserved and the plush seating makes for a comfortable experience. For more information, call (323) 464-4226 or visit Directions: UUSS 101 exit Vermont North www.arclightcinemas.com. 1 mile. Travelodge location central to aallll visitor attractions. Walking distance El Capitan Theatre VERMONT - SUNSET to major hospitals. Closest Travelodge Step into Hollywood’s glittering past at to . the legendary El Capitan Theatre. Conveniently located at 6838 Hollywood Blvd. in the heart of Hollywood, the El PHONE 323.665.5735 Capitan was built in 1925 as a legitimate theater. This treasure was restored to its 1401 N. Vermont Ave. FAX 323.665.0879 former glory thanks to Disney and Pacific Hollywood, CA 90027 RESERVATIONS 800.578.7878 and is listed on the National

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Register of Historic Places. Inside the theater, visitors will experience a restored Wurlitzer Pipe Organ. For booking information, call (800) 347-6396 and for general information, call (323) 467-9545 or visit www.disney.go.com/disneypictures/el_ca pitan.

American Cinematheque “Forever Hollywood” Movie at the Egyptian Theatre If you are looking to discover or rediscover the unique story of Hollywood and its famous movie industry, this hour-long movie produced by the American Cinematheque and playing at Grauman’s Egyptian Theatre is a “must see.” Sit back and relax as you learn about the Hollywood community from the early silent pictures to the glittering nightlife to the great studio era. The Egyptian Theatre is located at 6712 Hollywood Blvd. For show times and screening information, call (323) 466- FILM or visit www.egyptiantheatre.com.

Original Farmers Market Located at Third and Fairfax Streets, the Original Farmers Market is a historic landmark. It has been a Los Angeles

tradition and a world-famous tourist affiliates. its or Inc., Worldwide, the Resorts is & Sheraton Hotels reserved. Starwood rights of All trademark Inc. registered Worldwide, Resorts & Hotels Starwood © attraction for more than 60 years. Filled with food from all corners of the globe, gourmet groceries and plenty of shopping, the Farmers Market is a fantastic place to go for everything from stocking the pantry to fabulous first dates! September through May hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 am to 9 pm and Sunday, 10 am to 5pm. For more information, call (323) 933-9211 or visit www.farmersmarketla.com.

Grauman's Chinese Theatre Built in 1927 by and host to many star-studded movie premieres and events in Hollywood’s early days. Today it still draws the stars Come stay with us at the Sheraton Universal. with its famous footprint ceremonies, a “We’ll have you at hello.” tradition that started with and in 1927. Movie stars are still immortalizing themselves in the forecourt of the theater. For more information, call (323) 461-3331 or visit A landmark in Universal City. In the heart of City Walk www.manntheatres.com. with shopping, dining, entertainment, theatres, movies, Universal Studios and more.

Hollywood Bowl and Museum Book today at sheraton.com/universal or call 1-800-325-3535 for more information. The is host to LA’s best symphonies, rock concerts, and even kid’s events. The variety makes it fun for

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the entire family! Create your own picnic in the outdoor setting and enjoy music under the stars. Located at the world-famous Hollywood Bowl, is also a museum that features artifacts on the Hollywood Bowl, from photos to programs. For more information, call (323) 850-2000 or Dunes Inn Wilshire Dunes Inn Sunset visit www.hollywoodbowl.org. Pool & Ambiance Cafe & Lounge US (800) 452-3863 4300 Wilshire Blvd. 5625 Sunset Blvd. Hollywood & Highland and CA (800) 443-8637 Los Angeles, CA 90010 Hollywood, CA 90028 the Kodak Theatre (323) 938-3616 (323) 467-5171 A world-famous tourist destination Near: Universal Studios • City walk • Museum Row • Theatres • Clubs • Convention and a local hot spot, a highly successful Center • Rodeo Dr., B.H. • Grauman’s Chinese Theatre • Beaches • mix of shopping, dining and glamour comes alive at Hollywood & Highland. The entertainment complex features a dramatic central plaza, (inspired by the set of the silent movie classic, “Intolerance” showcasing the Hollywood Sign. Visitors can take a tour of the home of the Oscars, the Kodak Theatre, which also boasts dozens of live- theatre performances throughout the year. For more information visit www.hollywoodandhighland.com and www.kodaktheatre.com.

STUDIO Occupancy ARNAZ APARTMENTS Rates in Percentages

LUXURY CORPORATE HOUSING 2004 2005 2006 2007 AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE JAN 71% 72% 82% 69% “All you need is a suitcase to move in!” FEB 74 76 81 80

MAR 77 80 80 79 www.studioarnaz.com APR 69 78 81 83 310-285-6003 MAY 73 77 78 74 JUN 75 80 84 82 At Budget, we understand that our customers depend on us for easy car rental experience, especially when JUL 85 89 85 they are looking for a temporary replacement vehicle. AUG 84 87 84 VALUE Competitive Rates • Shop Rates SEP 73 83 82 Direct Billing Available • Unlimited Miles OCT 77 79 80 VARIETY You have an option Wide Variety of New Vehicles • Economy through Full-size when choosing a Vehicles • Premium and Luxury Vehicles • Minivans & Sport NOV 73 72 75 Car Rental Company Utility Vehicles • 12-passenger Vans available on request SERVICE DEC 66 61 54 HOLLYWOOD Employees Dedicated to Quality Service • Free Customer Pick-up & Return • 24-Hour Roadside Assistance 6822 Hollywood Blvd. * Information provided courtesy CONVENIENCE of PKF Consulting (Hollywood & Highland) Nearby Locations • Extended Weekday Hours 323-469-9604 Open SEVEN Days a Week • One-way rentals

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As a cultural arts center and the entertainment capital, Hollywood takes you closest to the world of glitz and glamour. Find it all in this guide… concerts, plays, museums, landmarks, and more stars… CULTURAL ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE ATTRACTIONS THINGS TO SEE &DO continued

The Hollywood Museum at the Building or by driving up into the Hollywood The building itself is worth seeing, as it is Hills! For more information, call home to the birthplace of modern-day make- Hollywood Chamber at (323) 469-8311 up. Featuring rooms specifically for or visit www.hollywoodsign.org. “Blondes, Brunettes, and Redheads” it is where Marilyn became a blonde and Lucy The Show became a redhead! On display you will find Live from Hollywood Boulevard — the set from “Moulin Rouge,” and “Silence it’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! Celebrity of the Lambs,” as well as a host of gowns guests, live musical performances and worn by Hollywood’s leading ladies. For comedic irreverence make this show, museum hours of operation, call (323) 464-7776 airing at 12:05am (PST) on ABC or visit www.thehollywoodmuseum.com. Channel 7, a local icon. Located at the El Capitan Entertainment Center, the show Hollywood Forever Cemetery features a live shot each night of Jimmy The oldest Hollywood cemetery and walking down the boulevard and into the one of the most-visited final resting places. auditorium. The public (Age 16+) is Rudolf Valentino, Douglas Fairbanks Sr., invited to reserve tickets by calling 1-800- Cecil B. De Mille, , JIMMY TIX or by going to Marion Davies, and are all www.1iota.com. interred here. Tours, events and even movies take place here, all in good taste. Pantages Theatre As they say: “Only in Hollywood!” You Beautifully restored to its original may visit the unusual assortment of grave opulence, the Pantages Theatre is a show markers and beautiful stained glass windows by tour only. For more information, call (323) 469- 1181 or visit www.hollywoodforever.com.

Hollywood Wax Museum See your favorite stars immortalized in wax in scenes from their . Located at 6767 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood Wax Museum features work done by the industry’s most talented artists, including a section that is sure to send chills down your spine. For more information, call (323) 462- 5991 or visit www.hollywoodwax.com.

Hollywood Sign One of the most recognizable images in our country and around the world, this landmark sits high atop the . It was declared a historical landmark in 1973, but it was in need of in itself! Host of Broadway hits such as significant repair. The Hollywood “Wicked,” “Annie,” “The Lion King” as Chamber of Commerce spearheaded an well as some new favorites, like “White effort to raise the money to fix the sign in Christmas” and “Dr. Doolittle.” The 1978. Today you can see the famous sign Pantages Theatre caters to all audiences from Hollywood and Highland, on a tour, and is truly a gem of Hollywood, located 34 Hollywood Business Resource Book CULTURAL ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE at 6233 Hollywood Blvd. near the famous intersection. For more information, call (323)468-1700 or visit www.BroadwayLA.org.

Los Angeles Zoo The Los Angeles Zoo is located on a 113-acre site located in Griffith Park. Each year 1.4 million visitors pass through the gates to view a collection of 1,200 animals from around the world. Although most well known for its collection of animals, it has also become an accredited Botanical Garden with 800 different species of plants. The zoo is open daily from 10am to 5pm except December 25. For more information call (323) 644-4200 or visit www.lazoo.org.

Paramount Pictures For close to a century, has been a gathering place for movies, magic, and more. Located in the heart of the entertainment capital of the world, Paramount is the last major

working studio in Hollywood. Tours last two hours, and guests will get behind-the- scenes look at the daily operations of a major motion picture and television Explore inner Hollywood surrounded by actual filming facility. For more information, call (323) and production amidst yesterday and today’s most famous 956-1777 or visit www.paramount.com. sets, stages, props, costumes, crafts and sounds at the world’s The Greek Theater busiest motion picture and television studio. Los Angeles premiere outdoor Includes a visit to the exclusive Warner Bros. museum. theater is nestled in the picturesque, tree- enclosed setting of Griffith Park. One of VIP Tours depart daily, Monday through Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm Los Angeles’ most historic entertainment with extended hours in Spring and Summer. venues has played host to some of the biggest names in entertainment in its 75 818.972.8687 year history. The season is always varied INFO: www.wbstudiotour.com and guaranteed to appeal to many ages 3400 Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA 91522 and tastes. Located at 2700 North

Vermont Avenue, this 5,700-seat © and TM 2006 Warner Bros. Ent. Inc.

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Nature within reach

Come to the Aquarium of the Pacific where you and your family can get in touch with nature and marine life, any time you want. Touch sharks. Feed lorikeet birds. Watch sea otters play. Over 12,500 animals await you.

For advance tickets, call (562) 590-3100 or visit www.aquariumofpacific.org. 100 AQUARIUM WAY • LONG BEACH, CA 90802

36 Hollywood Business Resource Book CULTURAL ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE amphitheater offers an intimate concert setting, with state-of-the-art acoustics and excellent sight-lines. For more information, call (323) 644-5000 2700 or visit www.greektheatrela.com. NEDERLANDER WEST COAST Universal Studios and Universal CityWalk The historic 2700-seat Step into the world of movies and excitement at Universal Studios Hollywood Pantages Theatre Hollywood, the world’s biggest movie recently underwent an extraordinary $10 million studio and amusement park. And be renovation, returning the luster and majesty that the theatre had when it opened its doors to the public in 1930. A palatial movie palace that achieved worldwide fame as the 10-year home

Photo by Randall Michelson © 2007 of the , the theatre is now the home of live stage presentations, such as the Tony Award® winning hit: WICKED. The Pantages has also hosted numerous television award shows and concert attractions. For more information call: 323-468-1700

The Huntington sure to take in the historic tour of the Universal Studios Lot as well. After a day at the park, visit Universal CityWalk — just steps away and with free admission. Featuring dozens of restaurants and shops for adults and kids alike, CityWalk is a premier outdoor shopping center full of fun. For more information, visit www.universalstudioshollywood.com or www.citywalkhollywood.com.

Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Odditorium At Ripley’s Believe it or Not “truth is stranger than fiction.” The Hollywood Discover world-class artworks displayed in four art galleries Museum has in its collection nearly 300 View rare literary treasures in the Library unusual and fascinating exhibits Stroll through 120 acres of breathtaking gardens collected by the world-famous traveler, Indulge yourself with afternoon tea or “Tea & Tour” Robert Ripley. Ripley’s is at 6780 Hollywood Blvd, but you can’t miss the The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens T-Rex bursting from it’s roof. For more 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino information, call (323) 466-6335 or visit 626-405-2100 | www.huntington.org www.ripleys.com.

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The John Anson Ford Amphitheater Erected at a cost of $260,000, the ceremony where fans have the The 1,241-seat outdoor Ford durable signs include photographs of the opportunity of seeing the star in Amphitheatre is set against a backdrop buildings during Hollywood’s glory years. person. For more information call of cypresses and chaparral in the For more information call the Hollywood (323) 469-8311 or visit Hollywood Hills. It is relatively Chamber of Commerce at (323) 469-8311 www.hollywoodchamber.net. intimate: no patron is more than 96 or visit www.hollywoodchamber.net- feet away from the stage. Music, /explore/historical_markers.asp. dance, film, theatre and family events are presented during the summer Guiness World of Records Museum months. Located at 2580 Cahuenga Housed in the historic Hollywood Blvd. East, The Ford Amphitheatre Theatre built in 1938, is devoted to Season is a program of the Los Angeles various world records, much like its County Arts Commission. For more counterparts in other corners of the information, call (323) 769-2147 or globe. The Hollywood version visit www.fordamphitheater.org . includes a theater that runs a salute to the ’s own records. Walk the Walk on Hollywood Located at 6764 Hollywood Blvd. you Boulevard can learn more by calling 323-463-6433.

World Famous Hollywood Walk Of Fame Boulevard The Walk of Fame is a chronological history of the Hollywood-based entertainment industry and honors those who have made significant contributions in the categories of radio, television, motion pictures, recording and live performance. More than 2,300 famous Walk Of Fame stars are immortalized on the sidewalks along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street. Plan a nice walk with your family and pet, look for your favorite stars and see if you can recognize the names of other Forty-six signs mark significant famous honorees. Make sure you have locations along a self-guided walking your camera with you for a chance of tour of the nationally registered a snapshot with you sitting next to Hollywood Boulevard Historic your favorite star. More stars are Commercial and Entertainment District. honored every month during a star

38 Hollywood Business Resource Book RESTAURANT & NIGHTLIFE GUIDE You are invited to experience Hollywood’s lavish and groovy nightclubs and taste the best variety of local and international cuisines served at landmark restaurants, elegant dining places and mom and pop signature eateries – and maybe treat yourself to the chance of star-sightings. Greek Pizza Invented In Italy. Reinvented at California Pizza Kitchen. Hollywood 8000 Sunset Hollywood & Highland Sunset Blvd. & Crescent Heights 6801 Hollywood Blvd. 8000 W. Sunset Blvd. 323.460.2080 323.654.0162 Dine-In Take-Out Curbside Service Let the seduction begin.

9646 Little Santa Monica Blvd. Beverly Hills, California 310.205.8990 anfamily.com RESTAURANT & NIGHTLIFE GUIDE

42 Hollywood Business Resource Book RESTAURANT & NIGHTLIFE GUIDE Baja Fresh Baja Fresh isn’t your typical Mexican Restaurant. They like to keep it simple — fresh ingredients, expert preparation, clean cheerful surroundings, genuine smiles, value for the dollar, and prompt courteous service. As you walk into a Baja Fresh you’re immediately surrounded by delicious fresh aromas of grilled meats and spicy vegetables, with festive music in the background. They prepare delicious dishes right before your eyes — but not before you order them. Baja Fresh is very picky in how they prepare their food. They buy the best tomatoes, onions, peppers, and spices, making their salsas fresh every day. They crush only the finest, ripest avocados for their guacamole in small batches all day long to ensure freshness. They use only the white meat of the chicken and trim all of the fat from select cuts of skirt steak. They marinate and charbroil these delicacies to absolute perfection to provide their customers with fare that not only makes their mouth water, but is also wholesome food. Baja Fresh also caters to today’s active lifestyles by making everything on the menu available for takeout. Sunset & Vine West Hollywood#1 (323) 464-5505 (323) 436-3844 Hollywood Blvd West Hollywood#2 (323) 467-4620 (323) 874-2216 Miracle Mile (323) 549-9080 Boardner’s Restaurant Since 1942, your neighborhood watering hole and unpretentious hot~spot, Boardner’s, long known for stiff cocktails, lovin’ loungers, bar brawls, enduring riots, a speakeasy through prohibition and more… this bar has withstood the test of time and now stands as an Institution in the Hollywood bar and club scene. Open 7 Days 4pm-2am serving cocktails, dinner and late night noshing. Our nightclub, dominated by 23' arched ceilings, Moorish iron work, hand-painted murals, dance floor and VIP area also has an outdoor courtyard topping this O2-Cool bar off with original Moroccan tile fountain and a stage for live performances…. seen in numerous movies and rumored to be Haunted! We are the perfect place for any party! 1652 N. Cherokee Ave. (323) 462-9621 • www.boardners.com Crustacean Restaurant Hailed as one of LA’s best spots for celebrity sightings and reputed to be the place to power lunch for the Hollywood industry, Crustacean sizzles as it celebrates its 10th anniversary. Come try Master Chef Helene An’s exciting new low calorie menu, featuring today’s popular antioxidants. Enjoy lunch, dinner and “Happy Hour” with their award-winning

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wine list and sexy jazz bar nightly, amidst a 1930’s French Colonial architectural design, overlooking bamboo gardens, and Off Vine their “Walk On Water” sunken 80-foot Koi aquarium. Fans come for the An’s In the center of Hollywood, “Secret Kitchen” dishes — Roasted Crab there ia a lovely turn-of-the- and Garlic Noodles. Private parties and century bungalow serving offsite catering available. Valet parking. healthy, homestyle California MC, V, AE. cuisine. We are open for 9646 Little Santa Monica Blvd. lunch Monday through Friday, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (310)205-8990 • www.AnFamily.com for brunch on Saturday & Sunday, and for dinner every Catalina Bar & Grill night of the week. LA’s premier jazz club has been presenting the best in live jazz for the (323) 962-1900 past 20 years. At its new location on Sunset Boulevard, it serves great food 6263 Leland Way, along with wonderful live music. Hollywood, CA 90028 Catalina’s is also open for lunch 1 block south of Sunset Monday - Friday from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm. 6725 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028 (323) 466-2210 • (323) 466-9217 fax Pig ’n Whistle The newly restored Pig ’n Whistle recaptures the fun, glamour and excitement that was the Hollywood legend for decades. Originally opened in 1927, the Pig ’n Whistle has been completely refurbished and returned to its original Serving the finest in elegance. Visitors can now step back in contemporary American time and enjoy the same experiences that and British cuisine, The stars such as , Spencer Pig ‘n Whistle is a perfect Tracy, , and escape for anyone caught relished in Hollywood’s heyday. in the heart of Hollywood. Serving the finest in contemporary American and British cuisine, The Pig ’n (323) 463-0000 Whistle is a perfect escape for anyone 6714 Hollywood Blvd, caught in the heart of Hollywood. Open 7 days a week 11:30 am - 10 pm. Bar open Hollywood, CA 90028 till 2 am. 6714 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028 (323) 463-0000 • (323) 463-0485 fax Dakota Restaurant Catalina Designed by Dodd Mitchell, Dakota is Bar & Grill husband and wife team Tim and Liza Nothing But The Best In Jazz Goodell’s modern steakhouse located in the historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. The menu features the Goodell’s twist on Show times: classics including an 18oz Filet (Bone In), Tuesday - Saturday 14oz , Porterhouse for two, and 8:30 pm & 10:30 pm an American Kobe Rib-eye. www.dakota- Sunday restaurant.com 7:30 pm & 9:30 pm 7000 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028 Enjoy a delicious lunch inside (323) 466-7000 or at our beautiful “terrace.” Hooters Restaurant (323) 466-2210 Hooters is a casual, beach-theme 6725 W. Sunset Boulevard restaurant known for the Hooters Girls — Hollywood, CA 90028 the surfer girl next door. Hooters serves www.catalinajazzclub.com seafood, burgers, sandwiches and “nearly world famous” chicken wings. We pride ourselves in providing our

44 Hollywood Business Resource Book RESTAURANT & NIGHTLIFE GUIDE guests with an experience where they will say, “I had a great time, I’ll be back and I’m telling all my friends.” 6922 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028 (323) 962-3373 Kabuki Japanese Restaurant An extensive sushi bar, oversized booths, contemporary design and a casual hip atmosphere is the setting at this multiple-awards winning Japanese restaurant. Fresh sushi, signature appetizers and salads. Exotic cocktails and premium sake along with a full bar. Hollywood 1545 N. Vine St. (Sunset + Vine) 1545 N. Vine St., Hollywood, CA 90028 (323) 464-6003 • www.kabukirestaurants.com Miceli’s Restaurant Miceli’s Restaurant has been owned and operated by the Miceli family since 1949. Dine on authentic Sicilian Italian Holl ywoo d’s First Pizzeria specialties. They use family recipes brought from Sicily via Chicago, and We Authentic Sicilian Italian Spe cialties were Hollywood’s very first pizzeria. Open for lunch and dinner daily. When in the Valley, visit Miceli’s near Universal City at 3655 Cahuenga Boulevard West 1646 N. Las Palmas Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90028 323.851.3344. 1646 N. Las Palmas Avenue, (323) 466-3438 • Fax (323) 466-1759 Hollywood, CA 90028 (323) 466-3438 Off Vine In the center of Hollywood, there is a lovely turn-of-the century bungalow serving healthy, homestyle California cuisine. The restaurant is open for lunch Monday through Friday, for Brunch on Saturday and Sunday, and for dinner every night of the week. It was in May of 1989 that Off Vine Restaurant first opened the broad oak door of its 1908 Arts and Crafts style bungalow for business. Over the past decade, the spot has established itself as a hangout for thespians trodding the boards at the nearby Doolittle, Pantages, & Henry Fonda Theatres as well as the theatregoers who flock to see them; as a laidback power lunch hideaway for meetings between studio players from either side of the nearby Hollywood Hills, and as a genuinely romantic rendezvous oasis in the center of tinseltown. Saturday and Sunday Brunch has become something of a tradition among the cognoscenti for a casual/elegant, garden or fireside weekend treat. 6263 Leland Way, Hollywood, CA 90028 (323) 962-1900 Parc Hollywood Shereen Arazm’s latest “Resto- Lounge” in the heart of Hollywood... Shared dining is encouraged by small

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plates of French-Asian cuisine created by celebrity Chef J. Drunken Mussels, includes Artichoke Boursin Fritters and Caramelized Sea Bass that are enhanced by an eclectic Dakota integrates the historic wine list and flavorful drink specials. Diners architecture of the famed areseatedinanintimatediningroom hotel with those of a stylish, featuring Swarovski crystal chandeliers that sophisticated modern illuminate Parc’s namesake tree. Desserts steakhouse. become a “necessity” as diners groove to interesting beats. Friendly service in a “be With towering high ceilings seen” vibe. Open evenings 6pm - 1am rich in architecture beckoning Monday thru Sunday. to Hollywood’s golden era, 6683 Hollywood Blvd., Dakota provides the perfect balance between old and new. Hollywood, CA 90028 (323) 465-6200 The dining room provides for a sexy and intimate setting. Ritual Supper Club Located in the heart of the Cahuenga (323) 466-7000 Corridor in Hollywood, Ritual Supper Club 7000 Hollywood Blvd captures the sexy spirit of the , CA 90028 Hollywood, building on the momentum of its exciting renaissance. Ritual stands alone with its alluring upscale design, state-of-the- art sound and video systems, VIP and event services, with The Pacific Rim-inspired cooking of prominent Hollywood chef Andy Pastore. It is open Tuesday through Saturday from 6:00pm to 2:00am and is available daily for private functions. For additional information or VIP services, visit www.ritualsupperclub.com. 1743 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028 (323) 463-0060 Soul Hollywood When it comes to southern, exceptional, delectable cuisine that is imaginative, Soul is waiting for you. Chef Yealang passionately offers green market driven, splendid, satisfying luscious food carefully chosen and a wine connoisseurs dream. Approachable, hearty, savory combinations of New Orleans seafood gumbo, garlic grilled jumbo shrimp, red beans and rice, hot corn bread muffins, banana pancakes and the favorite fried chicken. Welcome to soul!!! www.soulhollywood.com. Chef Yealang Smith 7046 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028 (323) 839-3380 25 Degrees A playful “Bordello meets Burger Bar” on Hollywood Boulevard. Who couldn’t be more excited about honest-to-goodness restaurant burgers. Build your own sirloin, turkey or veggie burger and you must have the fries lounge and onion rings where you choose your bar favorite dipping sauce. For something traditional, they are serving up good ol’ 7046 Hollywood Blvd. fashioned grilled cheese & tomato soup. Hollywood CA 90028 Open 24 hours, located at the Hollywood restaurant Roosevelt Hotel. 7000 Hollywood Blvd., 323.839.3380 lounge Hollywood, CA 90028 soulhollywood.com bar (323) 785-7244 • www.thompsonhotels.com

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More than one thousand businesses in Hollywood are in the entertainment industry, a confirmation that Hollywood is the “Entertainment Capital of the World.” This guide offers a glimpse of some of the companies who inhabit the icon that is Hollywood. FILM, TV & MUSIC INDUSTRY GUIDE Angstrom Lighting Angstrom Lighting is a full-service lighting and special effects supplier serving the entertainment industry since 1977. The company rents, sells and services lighting equipment for corporate and special events, theatre, trade shows, schools, churches, architectural applications and film. Angstrom also offers production design, installation, consultation services and educational programs and has collaborated with such noted clients as the Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood & Highland, Morongo Casino, American Girl Place, Thinkwell Design & Production, Los Angeles International Airports and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Angstrom Lighting is a member of ESTA, USITT, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, the California Chamber of Commerce, and the Better Business Bureau, including the BBB Online program protecting e-commerce. Located at 837 N. Cahuenga Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90038; www.angstromlighting.com; Toll Free (866) 275-9211; Phone (323) 462-4246; Fax: (323) 462-8190. Capitol Records Located at 1750 North Vine Street, this landmark building is one of Hollywood’s most recognized icons. The light on its rooftop spire flashes “Hollywood” in Morse code. In the lobby you will find displayed gold albums of its many artists. John Lennon, Garth Brooks, and other Capitol artists’ Walk of Fame stars are on the sidewalk in front of the building. For more information, check out their website at www.hollywoodandvine.com. Paramount Pictures Corporation For close to a century, Paramount Pictures has been a gathering place for movies, magic, and more. Located in the heart of the entertainment capital of the world, Paramount is the last major working studio in Hollywood. This 62-acre, all-encompassing venue offers a genuine Hollywood landmark along with all the glamour and excitement of a major motion picture and television studio and entertainment complex. Some of Paramount Pictures’ films include: Titanic, Grease, The Truman Show, Angela’s Ashes, The Talented Mr. Ripley, The Odd Couple, The , and many others. Their award-winning television productions include: “Frasier,” “Star Trek,” “JAG,” “Entertainment Tonight,” “The Leeza Show,” “Judge

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Judy,” and “Sabrina.” Paramount and “Everybody Loves Raymond” Pictures is located at 5555 Melrose among others. Avenue. KTLA is located at 5800 Sunset Boulevard. General Manager: Vincent KTLA Malcolm. With 53 years of service to Los Angeles television viewers, KTLA Family Theatre Productions (Channel 5), a Tribune Broadcasting Operating from its location on station, continues its tradition of Sunset Boulevard near La Brea since its providing a wide variety of news and founding in 1947, Family Theatre programming. Affiliation with The CW Productions has produced more than Television Network provides KTLA with 900 entertaining and inspirational first-run, original programming including family-oriented programs, which have “7th Heaven,” “Gilmore Girls” and had more than 10,000 television and “Everwood” in prime time, as well as radio broadcasts. Founded by the late children’s programming such as Holy Cross Father Patrick Peyton, CSC, “Pokemon” and “Batman” during Kids the motto of the theater has long been, WB! KTLA stands out with local news, “A family that prays together stays sports, and other original programming together.” including its number-one rated and Some of the programs produced at award-winning “News at Ten” and the the theater have starred some of “KTLA Morning News,” the country’s Hollywood’s brightest stars, including first locally-produced and number-one James Dean and . George rated local morning news program. Lucas had his first film credit as an Signature KTLA presentations also assistant cameraman with the theater. include its annual Emmy Award-winning For information on films, broadcasts, and number-one rated broadcast of the radio series, awards, student film Tournament of Roses Parade on New competitions and many other Year’s Day.Rounding out KTLA’s diverse community activities, please call (323) programming schedule is a mix of 874-6633. nationally-syndicatedprogramming Family Theatre Productions is including “Friends,” “Will & Grace” located at 7201 Sunset Boulevard,

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AADA alumni have been nominated for 72 Oscars®, 208 Emmys® and 60 Tonys®. Hollywood, CA 90046. Look them up on the Web at www.familytheater.org.

Bacall Redford DeVito Ebersole Haysbert Cattrall Brody Moennig Rudd Hirsch Iron Mountain Iron Mountain Film & Sound Archives, a division of Iron Mountain • College Degree Conservatory Program Inc., was founded in 1951 and today is • Six-Week Summer Intensive the world's largest information • Scholarships & Student Housing management company. Iron Mountain is a publicly traded company (NYSE: IRM) with over 12,000 employees and ACT NOW! 700 offices throughout the world. Iron Los Angeles 800 222 2867 Mountain Film & Sound Archives 800 463 8990 New York See our operates both above ground and below podcast ground media vaults in all of the major APPLY ONLINE www.aada.org New York & Los Angeles on iTunesTM media markets including Los Angeles, Nashville, New York, Toronto, Paris, and the United Kingdom. Iron Mountain protects and preserves the priceless media assets for all of the major motion picture studios and all of the Serious major record labels. Iron Mountain, – Preserving the Past – Protecting the Future. American Academy of Dramatic Arts Play The goal of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts is to prepare students ENTER THE SCENE for acting careers in theatre, film and television. It is a non-profit, accredited, educational conservatory and its 6560 Hollywood Blvd • 323 464 8542 • WWW.SECONDCITY.COM purpose is to provide a practical, post- secondary education that emphasizes the skills needed by an actor in today's competitive environment. To date, Pro-Audio/Video & Audio-Visual alumni have received nominations for 72 Oscars®, 202 Emmys®, and 57 Tonys®. The Academy has two campuses: one in New York and another Sales & Rentals in Hollywood on the South lot of the Complete Audio-Visual Systems delivered, set-up & operated former studio on . Convention AV Equipment Film Friendly Locations Video Cameras, Projectors & Screens Film Friendly Locations is an outline Wireless Mic Systems & Speakers & Podiums locations library (www.jdls.com) with hundreds of locations of all types. We Follow-Spots & Special Effect Lighting market to the production world and Simultaneous Translation Equipment actively look for new properties to fulfill the needs of the producers. During Interpretation Booths production we are on site to monitor all activities of the production to maintain Electronic Parts & Components the integrity and security of the property for our property clients. Eastman Kodak Please call us for a no-obligation quotation Los Angeles is headquarters for the Entertainment Imaging division of the Eastman Kodak Company. Kodak 1546 N. Argyle Avenue followed pioneering filmmakers to Los Hollywood, CA 90028 Angeles in the early 1900s, and established a permanent facility at its Open 7 days/week current Hollywood location in 1927. The company provides a diverse 323-466-4321 • [email protected] range of high-tech imaging products and

50 Hollywood Business Resource Book FILM, TV & MUSIC INDUSTRY GUIDE services for producers of narrative and non-fiction films for cinema, television, commercials, and promotional and instructional media. The Entertainment Imaging division is comprised of three main operating units: Professional Motion Imaging (PMI), Themed Entertainment, and Dynamic Imaging. With eight Academy Awards®, 10 Emmys®, and numerous other international awards and recognition for technological breakthroughs and services, Kodak is known throughout the world as “the filmmaker’s film maker.” All units of Entertainment Imaging have headquarters in the area, with operating units worldwide. For further information about Entertainment Imaging, visit the Kodak website at www.kodak.com/go/motion. Eastman Kodak is located at 6700 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90038. (323) 464-6131. Entertainment Lighting Services One of the entertainment industry’s success stories, Entertainment Lighting Services (ELS), provides film/TV and stage lighting rentals/sales for theatrical productions, special events and movie premieres for Paramount, Columbia, Warner Bros. and Universal. Owner John Chuck established the company in 1977, based on fulfilling a niche market for lighting Hollywood movie premieres. Today, ELS packs an extensive inventory of the latest lighting technologies, including automated and LED fixtures, rigging and staging. Located at 11440 Sheldon St., Sun Valley, the 70,000-square foot warehouse is studio close and can fulfill the practical and the most unpredictable lighting and production requests. For more information, visit www.elslights.com or call (818)769-9800 American Cinematheque If you are looking to discover or rediscover the unique story of Hollywood and its famous movie industry, the hour-long movie, “Forever Hollywood,” produced by the American Cinematheque and playing at Grauman’s Egyptian Theatre is a must see. Sit back and relax as you learn about the Hollywood community from the early silent pictures to the glittering nightlife to the great studio era. Twenty- three celebrated interviewees such as FILM & SOUND ARCHIVE , , and Salma Hayek tell about breaking into “the business” and “making it” in the glamorous and competitive movie

Hollywood Business Resource Book 51 FILM, TV & MUSIC INDUSTRY GUIDE industry. With shots from more than 75 feature films and set to the theme music of The Bad and the Beautiful, this is an A place in excellent glimpse into Hollywood’s Hollywood past, right on Hollywood Boulevard. Grauman’s Egyptian Theatre is located history. at 6712 Hollywood Blvd., between Las Palmas and McCadden Place. For show times and screening information, call (323) 466-FILM or visit A part of www.egyptiantheatre.com. Hollywood’s ArcLight Cinema ArcLight is where movie lovers future. belong. Conceived by and for people who value the art and entertainment of the moving image, ArcLight’s design, amenities, service level and programming create a celebration of movies, and a more refined and complete movie- going experience. ArcLight Hollywood's 14 auditoriums begin with a “black box” design aesthetic, which favors undistracted viewing over opulence, and feature the best in sight and sound technology. Also at ArcLight is the “Cinerama Dome.” Built in 1963 in a giant, white 72-ft. high geodesic 5800 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood style, the dome was designed to 323.460.5858 feature Cinerama – a wide-screen format of the early 60's, which used three separate 35mm projectors and a vast curved screen to present realistic travelogues. It recently has been showing popular movies utilizing the most up-to-date technology. It is also one of the most identifiable Hollywood landmarks. Each seat is individually reserved and the plush seating makes for a comfortable experience. Go to www.arclightcinemas.com/homepage.jsp to reserve seats and for more information.

CASTEX RENTALS Bill Jackson, President

1044 No. Cole Avenue Hollywood, CA 90038

Phone: (323) 462-1468 Fax: (323) 462-3719 [email protected]

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