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Some of bollywood movies have been proved to be highly successful during the year of 2010. The bollywood movies like 3idiots, Peepli Live, Paa, and Once upon a time in Mumbai has created havoc in the field of entertainment world for the people as well as for the directors and producers due to the super success of the bollywood movies. Some other movies like Kambakkht Ishq, Love Aaj Kal, Housefull and De Dana Dan have brought an impressive reputation to the bollywood world. The Hindi Movies by stuntman Akshya Kumar have been successful continuously. Love Aaaj Kal also generated handsome amount for the bollywood world. Aamir Khan created havoc for the bollywood movies that offered huge success not only at the box office but also long term achievement. The people are eager to watch the movie time and again. The new appearance of bollywood’s all time superstar Amitabh Bachchan in Paa also got a new achievement for his amazing histrionic gesture.

Bollywood seems to be crowned with flying colors shortly as the producers have been very aggressive for the new movies. They have been experiencing the success story of bollywood movies for more than two years which looks to get more achievement in near future. Especially, recent news came to light that the producer Sajid Nadiwadwala promises to have more bollywood movies in near future. He expressed his hope that he will bring at least three movies per annum. He is confident of his success as he proved in recent past as to his bollywood movies for Kambakkht ishq, De Dana Dan and Houseful etc.

We know well begun is half done. Every distributors, directors, producers and actors are careful enough in their respective work. That is why the bollywood people commence the work perfectly. They have been highly alert and workaholic due to high competitive market to make a success for the bollywood movies. There are some bollywood movies that look to be highly successful in the market such as Anjaana Anjaani lead role by Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra, Dabangg lead role by Salman Khan and Sonakshi Sihna etc.
Historical Facts about Hollywood

In 1906, a streetcar line was constructed in the Hollywood district down the middle of "Sandy Road". This lane was known as the "Rose City Line". The establishment of the streetcar route facilitated the growth of the suburb of Hollywood.

In 1923, Harry Chandler, a real estate agent and investor built the famous Hollywood Sign to advertise the area "Hollywoodland". The total expense for this advertisement was $21,000. Initially, it was built to last only for eighteen months. However, as of today, the Hollywood Sign has lasted for eighty years.

In 1939, four thousand twenty-watt bulbs were put to illuminate the signboard and a caretaker was appointed to maintain the same. The part of land, which included the "Hollywood" sign, was sold to the city of LA.

In 1949, the alphabets "L, A, N & D" were removed. The board has read "HOLLYWOOD" ever since 1949.

The alphabets of the signboard began to fall down. To restore the same, in 1978 an auction of the alphabets was held by Hugh Hefner, founder of the magazine "Playboy". This auction was held for a period of three months. Alice Cooper, American rock singer, sponsored the alphabet "O". Gene Autry and Paul Williams sponsored the alphabets "L" and "W" respectively.

In 1995, a trust known as "Hollywood Sign Trust" was setup to maintain the Hollywood sign.

Theaters of Hollywood

Hollywood is known as the Cinema district of the United States. The reason is it houses many famous theaters and it is the home of many famous and popular film stars.

On May 1927, a Chinese theater known as "Grauman’s Chinese Theatre" was opened in Hollywood. It is one of the most popular and legendary theaters in the world. This Chinese theater is one of the major tourist attractions of the entertainment district. An attractive feature of this theater is its jade-green bronze roof, which is 90 feet high. Grauman’s Chinese Theatre houses many artifacts from China and is truly a Chinese landmark in Hollywood. One of the courts of the theater has the foot and hand prints of various Hollywood legends such as Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland, John Wayne, Jack Nicholson and so on.

"El Capitan Theatre" hosts many live stage shows and world premieres of the movies. The Walt Disney Company and Pacific Theaters of Warner Brothers renovated it in 1989.

In November 2001, "Kodak Theatre" with the seating capacity of over 3000 was opened in the heart of Hollywood. This theater has become the first permanent location of the Academy Awards.

The other famous theatres include the "Egyptian Theatre" and "Pantages Theatre". These theaters run behind-the-scenes of movies and features dance performances and musical concerts.

Interesting Landmarks of Hollywood

Did you know C.C. Brown’s Ice Cream in Hollywood made hot fudge sundae?

Hollywood Hotel near Northwest Corner of Hollywood and Highland was the first hotel where the elite and movie stars of the yesteryear and those of today gather for lunch or dinner.

In 1920s, the Embassy Club located in Christie Realty building catered to the elite of the Hollywood.

Montmarte Café was the first nightclub of Hollywood. It is believed the actress Joan Crawford was discovered here.