Batman

batmanWHO | HONOREE  Batman                       

EMCEE                      Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Steve Nissen

GUEST SPEAKERS DC’s President, Publisher, and Chief Creative Officer Jim Lee, SVP & General Manager Anne DePies, and official GWR adjudicator Michael Empric

WHAT                        Dedication of the 2,790th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

WHEN                       Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 11:00 AM PT -NOTE SPECIAL TIME

WHERE                      6764 Hollywood Boulevard in front of The Hollywood Guinness World Records Museum

WATCH LIVE           The event was streamed live exclusively at www.walkoffame.com

 

Batman, one of the most iconic fictional characters in the world, was honored with the 2,790th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, September 26, at 11:00 am PT at 6764 Hollywood Boulevard in front of The Hollywood Guinness World Records Museum. Batman received his star in the category of Motion Pictures. Joining emcee Steve Nissen were DC’s President, Publisher, and Chief Creative Officer Jim Lee and SVP & General Manager Anne DePies. Batman was also awarded the Guinness World Records title for the first superhero with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in a special presentation by official GWR adjudicator Michael Empric.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame for the City of Los Angeles and has proudly hosted the globally iconic star ceremonies for decades. Millions of people from here and around the world have visited this cultural landmark since the 1960s.

 

ABOUT OUR HONOREE                                                                                     

“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to honor our first superhero on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! The one, the only, Batman!” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “Fans from around the world will be thrilled to know that Batman will have his star dedicated next to the stars of television’s Batman, Adam West, and the co-creator of Batman, Bob Kane,” added Martinez.

            Created for DC Comics by Bob Kane with Bill Finger, Batman first appeared in 1939’s Detective Comics #27 and since then the Dark Knight has stood as a symbol of determination, courage, and justice to generations of fans for more than 85 years. Batman is one of the most iconic fictional characters in the world and a self-made Superhero, notable not for his superpowers but for his intelligence, determination, and tech savvy.

Batman is recognized across the globe thanks to his portrayal in universally beloved comics, TV shows, cartoons, and movies. From Adam West in the eponymous hit 1966 show, to the latest Caped Crusader as played by Robert Pattinson in The Batman, the image of Batman is reinvented for every generation by incredible writers and artists both behind the camera and at the drawing board.

A staple of Saturday morning cartoons, Batman has been a constant source of inspiration for children since 1968. Bruce Timm and Paul Dini’s Batman: The Animated Series would also bring acclaim by winning an Emmy for Outstanding Writing in an Animated Program, the first cartoon based on a comic book to do so. We would also be introduced to the voice that would be Batman for an entire generation, Kevin Conroy. Batman continues to thrive in the animated realm with shows like Batman: The Brave and the Bold returning to the lighter side of the universe, while animated films like Batman: Year One, The Dark Knight Returns, and soon to come, The Long Halloween parts 1 & 2 have explored the darker tales of Batman’s history.

With the help of Tim Burton and actor Michael Keaton, Batman would usher in the age of the comic book movie in 1989. Then, in 2005, we would see a new Batman for a new era of storytelling in Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins. The Dark Knight Trilogy would widely be hailed as some of the finest filmmaking of the beginning of the 21st Century, and fans would continue to flock to see the World’s Greatest Detective on the big screen, making Matt Reeves’ 2022 The Batman a global phenomenon.

Through it all, Batman’s continued adventures through the pages of DC Comics reaches readers around the globe every month. Batman has inspired countless writers and artists such as Neal Adams, Denny O’Neil, Frank Miller, David Mazzucchelli, Grant Morrison, Andy Kubert, Jeph Loeb, Tim Sale, Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo, Tom King, and Jim Lee to tell stories of heroism and perseverance. Batman has transcended his story into one of the great American myths. He is vengeance. He is the night. He is Batman.

 

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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 15: Actor Ewan McGregor arrives at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 15, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jeff Vespa/WireImage)

Ewan McGregor

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BEVERLY HILLS, CA – JANUARY 15: Actor Ewan McGregor arrives at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 15, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jeff Vespa/WireImage)

WHO | HONOREE  Ewan McGregor                              

EMCEE                      Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Steve Nissen

GUEST SPEAKERS Filmmaker Mike Mills and Actor Hayden Christensen

WHAT                        Dedication of the 2,789th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

WHEN                       Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 11:30 AM PT

WHERE                      6840 Hollywood Boulevard next to the El Capitan Theatre

WATCH LIVE           The event was streamed live exclusively on www.walkoffame.com

 

Award-winning actor Ewan McGregor was honored with the 2,789th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, September 12, at 11:30 am PT at 6840 Hollywood Boulevard, next to the El Capitan Theatre. McGregor received star 2,789 in the category of Motion Pictures. Joining emcee Steve Nissen were Mike Mills and Hayden Christensen.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame for the City of Los Angeles and has proudly hosted the globally iconic star ceremonies for decades. Millions of people from here and around the world have visited this cultural landmark since the 1960s.

ABOUT OUR HONOREE                                                              

“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is excited to honor Ewan McGregor in celebration of his exceptional career and accomplishments with this dedication ceremony. His portrayal of iconic characters has left a lasting impact on fans worldwide,” stated Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez. “Star Wars fans across the world will be thrilled to see his Walk of Fame star on Hollywood’s iconic and history-laden sidewalk!” added Martinez.

Emmy award winner Ewan McGregor is considered one of today’s finest actors, with a diverse line-up of roles across a multitude of genres. From his breakthrough role as the heroin-addicted Mark Renton in Trainspotting, to the legendary Obi-Wan Kenobi in the second-released Star Wars trilogy and Disney+ special event series Obi-Wan, to starring in the Oscar and BAFTA Award-winning musical Moulin Rouge!, McGregor’s career has been highlighted by a continuous string of bold performances.

McGregor recently wrapped production on David Robert Mitchell’s new film, Flowervale Street, for Warner Bros. and Bad Robot, alongside Anne Hathaway.

Apple TV+ is returning to the Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman motorcycle franchise Long Way Up that it revived in 2020 with an untitled show a bit closer to home for McGregor.

He was recently seen starring in the critically acclaimed limited series A Gentleman in Moscow, the adaptation of Amor Towles’ novel of the same name, which he also executive produced. Additionally, McGregor recently starred in Niclas Larsson’s feature debut Mother, Couch and alongside his daughter Clara McGregor in the film Bleeding Love.

Notably, McGregor was seen starring in Obi-Wan Kenobi, the special event series for Disney+ where he reprised his acclaimed role of Obi-Wan. He also executive produced the multi-Emmy nominated series, which premiered in May 2022      and broke Disney+ viewership records to become the platform’s most-watched show globally.

McGregor won an Emmy Award for his performance as Roy Halston in the Netflix limited series Halston. The series, which he also executive produced, follows the meteoric rise and fall of the first American celebrity fashion designer. McGregor also won both Golden Globe and Critics’ Choice Awards for his performance in season three of FX’s Emmy-winning drama Fargo.

In the Fall of 2020, McGregor was seen starring in the third iteration of his motorcycle documentary series, Long Way Up. In 2017, he reprised his role as Renton in T2 Trainspotting. In 2016, McGregor made his directorial debut with American Pastoral, based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name.

On the stage, McGregor made his Broadway debut in 2014 in Tom Stoppard’s Tony Award-winning play The Real Thing, directed by Sam Gold.

His long list of film credits also includes the glam rock film Velvet Goldmine; Mike Mills’ Beginners; Susanna White’s Our Kind of Traitor; Rodrigo García’s Last Days in the Desert; Don Cheadle’s Miles Ahead; Julius Avery’s Son of a Gun; J.A. Bayona’s The Impossible; Steven Soderbergh’s Haywire; Mira Nair’s Amelia; Ron Howard’s Angels & Demons; I Love You Phillip Morris; Deception; Incendiary; Miss Potter; Scenes of a Sexual Nature; Marc Forster’s Stay; Tim Burton’s Big Fish; Down With Love; Ridley Scott’s Black Hawk Down; the Golden Globe-winning Little Voice; Salmon Fishing in the Yemen; John Wells’ film adaptation of August: Osage County; Young Adam; Shallow Grave; Danny Boyle’s A Life Less Ordinary; The Pillow Book; Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn); the live-action Beauty and the Beast; Guillermo Del Toro’s award-winning stop-motion animated Pinocchio; and Raymond & Ray.

McGregor serves as a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF UK, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing long-term humanitarian and developmental assistance to children and mothers in developing countries.

 

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Tim Burton

timburtonWHO | HONOREE  Tim Burton                                

EMCEE                      Award-winning entertainment journalist Tony Potts

GUEST SPEAKERS Winona Ryder and Michael Keaton

WHAT                        Dedication of the 2,788th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

WHEN                       Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 11:30 AM PT

WHERE                      6600 Hollywood Boulevard in front of Hollywood Toys & Costumes

WATCH LIVE           The event was streamed live exclusively on www.walkoffame.com

 

Filmmaker Tim Burton was honored with the 2,788th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, September 3, at 11:30 am PT at 6600 Hollywood Boulevard, appropriately in front of Hollywood Toys & Costumes. Burton received his star in the category of Motion Pictures. Joining emcee Tony Potts will be actress Winona Ryder and actor Michael Keaton.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame for the City of Los Angeles and has proudly hosted the globally iconic star ceremonies for decades. Millions of people from here and around the world have visited this cultural landmark since the 1960s.

 

ABOUT OUR HONOREE                                                                                      

“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to honor Tim Burton, one of cinema’s most imaginative and visual filmmakers,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “His unique vision and unparalleled creativity have captivated audiences worldwide. It is a privilege to honor his artistic achievements with a well-earned star on the Walk of Fame,” added Martinez.

Tim Burton is a director and artist, widely regarded as one of cinema’s most imaginative and visual filmmakers. Burton grew up in Burbank, California and attended the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), where he studied character animation. There, he created his early shorts, which attracted the attention of Walt Disney Productions and gained him an apprenticeship at the studio.

In 1982, while at Disney, he directed his first short, Vincent, a 6-minute black-and-white stop motion film based on a poem by Burton and narrated by his hero, Vincent Price. During his time with Disney, he also directed the 1983 kung fu–inspired short film adaptation of Hansel and Gretel, and the 1984 live-action short film Frankenweenie, which would later be remade as a feature-length stop motion film in 2012.

Over the years, Burton has achieved both critical and commercial success in the live-action and animation genres. 2007’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street won the Golden Globe for Best Film — Musical or Comedy and earned Burton a National Board of Review award for his directing work. Many of his films—such as Ed Wood (1994), Sleepy Hollow (1999), Big Fish (2003), and Alice in Wonderland (2010)—have garnered numerous Academy Awards, BAFTAs, and Golden Globe nominations and wins, cementing his status as one of the greatest filmmakers of our time.

Burton has a dedicated following, notably for classic features such as his 1985 directorial debut and unexpected comedic hit Pee-wee’s Big Adventure, the wildly inventive Beetlejuice (1988), the action blockbuster Batman (1989), and its follow-up Batman Returns (1992). Perhaps his greatest industry achievement is helping to reinvigorate the stop motion industry, starting with his 1993 creation and cult classic, Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, and followed by 2005’s Corpse Bride and 2012’s Frankenweenie, the latter two both Academy Award and BAFTA-nominated films. Arguably, however, his most beloved film is the 1990 romantic fantasy Edward Scissorhands, directed, co-written, and produced by Burton. The film also marked the start of his successful cinematic partnership with Johnny Depp, who delivered a poignant performance in the title role of the quintessential “Burtonesque” film. Most recently, Burton has received international acclaim for his work on the hit TV series Wednesday (2022) and has filmed Beetlejuice Beetlejuice—the highly anticipated sequel to his 1988 feature Beetlejuice—which opens in cinemas nationwide September 6.

Long before becoming a director, Burton expressed himself through drawing, painting, and photography, all of which have become integral parts of his creative process. His extensive library of artworks has been documented in books including the beloved illustrated poetry series, The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy & Other Stories, and The Napkin Art of Tim Burton: Things You Think About in a Bar—a book of sketches, doodled on napkins collected from his travels. It is a look into the mind of a man who is always on the road, ever observant of the strange world around him. The book is a mini-companion to his 2009 release, The Art of Tim Burton, a 430-page volume comprised of more than 40 years of his personal and professional artwork.

Coinciding with the volume’s release, the Museum of Modern Art opened an extensive exhibition of Burton’s work in New York, which went on to tour in Melbourne, Toronto, Los Angeles, Paris, and Seoul. A second exhibition of his artwork, The World of Tim Burton, has traveled to 14 cities around the world, including Tokyo, São Paulo, Mexico City, Seoul, and Torino, and continues to tour internationally.

 

 

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Carl Weathers

carlweathersWHO | HONOREE  Carl Weathers                                

EMCEE                      Emmy Award-winning Sports and Entertainment journalist Sibley Scoles

GUEST SPEAKERS Mark Davis, owner of the Las Vegas Raiders and others to be announced

WHAT                        Dedication of the 2,787th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

WHEN                       Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 11:30 AM PT

WHERE                      7076 Hollywood Boulevard and La Brea near The Gateway to the Walk of Fame

WATCH LIVE           The event will be streamed live exclusively on www.walkoffame.com

 

Actor and sports figure Carl Weathers will be honored posthumously with the 2,787th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, August 29, at 11:30 am PT at 7076 Hollywood Boulevard, near the Gateway to the Walk of Fame, off of La Brea. Weathers will be honored with a star in the category of Sports Entertainment.  Joining emcee Sibley Scoles will be Mark Davis, owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, which sponsored the star, and others to be announced.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame for the City of Los Angeles and has proudly hosted the globally iconic star ceremonies for decades. Millions of people from here and around the world have visited this cultural landmark since 1960.

 

ABOUT OUR HONOREE                                                                                      

“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to honor the late Carl Weathers with the second Sports Entertainment Walk of Fame star,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies. “Carl left an indelible mark on the worlds of sports and entertainment, and it is our honor to immortalize his legacy on our iconic sidewalk. We are happy to know that Weathers was actively involved in preparing to receive his star before his passing, and that he was very proud to be recognized with this prestigious honor,” added Martinez.

Carl Weathers will always remain an icon of film and television. For more than fifty years, the feature films in which he appeared have grossed well over one billion dollars in box-office revenue worldwide. They include the first four Rocky films, Predator, Action Jackson, and Happy Gilmore. Television appearances in Arrested Development, where he played a version of himself, and most recently as the powerful “Greef Karga” in The Mandalorian, garnering an Emmy nomination for acting, have become cult favorites.

Weathers’ artistry expanded to directing, from a critically acclaimed production of the stage play Danny and The Deep Blue Sea, to television, including The Mandalorian, FBI, Chicago Med, Hawaii 5.0, and Law & Order.  At the time of his passing in 2024, as a prolific writer, Weathers had been crafting and developing multiple projects that he was also slated to produce and direct, many of which are currently in the process of being produced. He has voiced many memorable characters, including “Combat Carl” for the Toy Story Franchise.

Prior to his meteoric rise to stardom, Weathers, a gifted and natural athlete, played professional football in both the NFL and CFL, with the Oakland Raiders and the B.C. Lions, respectively.

Originally from New Orleans, Weathers earned a B.A. in Theatre Arts from San Diego State University.  Further theatre study at San Francisco State University set the stage for the launch of his acting career., He studied at Hugh Zetland Acting and Charles Conrad Studios.

 

Never one to deny his passions, Weathers became a cattle rancher on Whidbey Island in Washington State at his “Heaven on Earth Ranch,” and won numerous awards around the country, having personally developed and shown the cattle himself.

In June, 2024, The Directors Guild Foundation (DGF) paid tribute its esteemed DGA member and DGF officer Carl Weathers by renaming their premier annual fundraising event in his honor. Going forward, the Tournament will be officially known as the Directors Guild Foundation Carl Weathers Memorial Golf Tournament.

During his nearly six-decade career, Weathers supported many organizations, dedicating his time and passion by giving back to the industry he deeply loved.  He was especially active as a member of the Directors Guild of America, serving on many committees for the prestigious organization, and a board member of Women in Film.  He donated generously to his alma maters, including in his hometown in Louisiana and in his adopted hometown, Los Angeles.  Weathers was notably most proud of mentoring acting students of all ages in his Master Classes at z/a studio in Los Angeles where he shared his vast knowledge and experience as an actor, director, writer and artist.

 

Professional Affiliations:

  • Directors Guild of America member since 1993: DGA National Board Alternate; Western Directors Council; 2011 and 2013 DGA-AMPTP Negotiating Committee Member; African American Steering Committee Co-Chair (past); DGA Foundation Secretary 2014 -16; DGA-PAC Co-Chair Reality Committee
  • SAG-AFTRA
  • Past “Women in Film” Board Member
  • National Football League Alumni
  • Canadian Football League Alumni

 

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Vince Vaughn

vincevaughnWHO | HONOREE  Vince Vaughn                        

EMCEE                      Award winning entertainment journalist Melvin Robert

GUEST SPEAKERS Producer/Writer Bill Lawrence and Filmmaker Peter Billingsley

WHAT                        Dedication of the 2,786th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

WHEN                       Monday, August 12, 2024 at 11:30 AM PT

WHERE                      6201 Hollywood Boulevard

WATCH LIVE  The event was streamed live exclusively at www.walkoffame.com

 

Actor, Producer & Screenwriter Vince Vaughn was honored with the 2,786th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, August 12, at 11:30 am PT at 6201 Hollywood Boulevard. Vaughn received his star in the category of Motion Pictures. Joining emcee Melvin Robert were Producer/Writer Bill Lawrence and actor/filmmaker Peter Billingsley.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame for the City of Los Angeles and has proudly hosted the globally iconic star ceremonies for decades. Millions of people from here and around the world have visited this cultural landmark since 1960s.

 

ABOUT OUR HONOREE                                                                          

“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to honor multi-hyphenate Vince Vaughn with a coveted star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “From his work on television to film, Vince has made quite an impact on the entertainment world and we are excited to celebrate his achievements with this dedication ceremony,” added Martinez.

Vince Vaughn has become one of Hollywood’s most highly acclaimed triple threats as an actor, producer and screenwriter. A Chicago native, Vaughn first caught the attention of critics and audiences in Doug Liman’s independent sleeper hit and cult classic, Swingers. Vaughn was most recently seen in the guest-starring role of Freddy Funkhouser in the 10th, 11th and 12th (final) seasons of Larry David’s Curb Your Enthusiasm on HBO. He was also seen in Benedict Andrews’ Seberg as FBI agent Carl Kowalski, alongside Kristen Stewart, Anthony Mackie and Jack O’Connell. The film had its world premiere at the 2019 Venice Film Festival and played at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival. In 2018, Vaughn starred alongside Mel Gibson in S. Craig Zahler’s Dragged Across Concrete, after starring in Zahler’s Brawl in Cell Block 99 in 2017. In 2016, Vince starred in Mel Gibson’s WWII drama Hacksaw Ridge, which was nominated for 6 Academy® Awards and 3 Golden Globes.

Vaughn’s production company, Wild West Picture Show Productions (WWPSP), has had a string of hits on Audience Network, such as the fan favorite “Undeniable,” a 10-episode series with host Dan Patrick. Additional WWPSP credits include ESPN’s 30 for 30 documentary on the ’85 Bears, along with Audience Network’s “Fear(less) with Tim Ferriss.” Netflix ran a successful five seasons of the politically incorrect F is for Family, set in the late 70’s, in which Vaughn voiced the character Chet Stevenson.

Vaughn recently starred in the Blumhouse body-swap thriller FREAKY and the 2021 comedy Queenpins. He was a producer on A Christmas Story Christmas, the sequel to the original family favorite, and co-wrote and produced the holiday comedy Christmas with the Campbells for AMC+. Next up, he stars in and executive produces the Apple Original comedy “Bad Monkey,” from Ted Lasso co-creator Bill Lawrence. The show premieres August 14 on Apple TV+. Other upcoming projects include: indie drama Easy’s Waltz alongside Al Pacino, Kate Mara and Simon Rex; Nonnas alongside Susan Sarandon, based on the true story of Brooklyn native Joe Scaravella; and crime thriller The Bookie & the Bruiser that reunites Vaughn with writer-director S. Craig Zahler (Dragged Across Concrete, Brawl in Cell Block 99).Vaughn’s other film credits include Rudy, Old School, Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, Wedding Crashers, The Break-Up, Into the Wild, Couples Retreat, and The Internship.

In 2019, Vaughn was honored with the third highest award bestowed by the United States Army to a civilian, the Meritorious Public Service Medal, in recognition of his lasting contributions to service members’ morale.

 

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 16: Kevin Feige attends Disney's Premiere of "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" at El Capitan Theatre on August 16, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

Kevin Feige

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 16: Kevin Feige attends Disney’s Premiere of “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” at El Capitan Theatre on August 16, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

WHO | HONOREE  Kevin Feige

EMCEE                      Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Steve Nissen

GUEST SPEAKERS Actors Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman

WHAT                        Dedication of the 2,785th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

WHEN                       Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 11:00 AM PT

WHERE                      6840 Hollywood Boulevard, in front of the El Capitan Theatre

WATCH LIVE           The event was streamed live exclusively at www.walkoffame.com

 

Producer Kevin Feige was honored with the 2,785th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, July 25, at 11:00 am PT at 6840 Hollywood Boulevard, in front of the El Capitan Theatre. Feige received his star in the category of Motion Pictures. Joining emcee Steve Nissen were actors Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, stars of Feige’s latest feature, Deadpool & Wolverine.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame for the City of Los Angeles and has proudly hosted the globally iconic star ceremonies for decades. Millions of people from here and around the world have visited this cultural landmark since 1960.

 

ABOUT OUR HONOREE

“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to honor Kevin Feige with a well-deserved star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. There are few, if any, filmmakers who have had the kind of impact and track record that Kevin has had,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “The many films he has worked on have become a cultural phenomenon and a major part of the cinema world’s history,” added Martinez.

Kevin Feige is one of the most accomplished and acclaimed producers in the industry. As producer and president of Marvel Studios, Feige is the driving creative force behind dozens of blockbuster feature films and series and the chief architect of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), the highest-grossing film franchise of all time. He is also chief creative officer of Marvel, responsible for the entertainment giant’s storytelling across film, television, publishing, and licensing, building on an unparalleled library of iconic characters and stories that have shaped pop culture for 85 years, from The Avengers and X-Men to Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four and more.

Feige is a hands-on producer who has overseen all of Marvel Studios’ feature film productions. All 33 films have opened No. 1 at the box office, and they’ve collectively grossed nearly $30 billion globally, with 10 of the films grossing more than $1 billion worldwide. Two of those films – Avengers: Endgame and Avengers: Infinity War – surpassed the $2 billion mark, with Endgame being the fastest film in cinematic history to reach the milestone. In 2018, Black Panther became the first film featuring a superhero to be nominated for the Oscar for Best Picture.

Feige’s first MCU film, Iron Man, released in 2008, shattered expectations among fans and critics and instantly hit the cultural zeitgeist. The film paved the way for Marvel’s first phase of films, culminating in Marvel’s The Avengers, which was the first film in history to post a $200 million opening weekend domestically, and showed the storytelling possibilities of the MCU’s interconnected universe. The Avengers became the highest-grossing film of 2012 worldwide and a herald for Marvel’s future box office hits, including Guardians of the Galaxy, Captain Marvel, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Age of Ultron, and many more. In 2022, Iron Man was inducted into the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress for its cultural significance.

Upcoming big-screen feature films include the highly anticipated Deadpool & Wolverine, releasing July 26, Captain America: Brave New World in February 2025, Thunderbolts* in May 2025, and The Fantastic Four in July 2025.

Feige is an Academy Award® and Golden Globe Award nominee and was honored with the 2019 David O. Selznick Achievement Award from the Producers Guild of America, as well as the Albert R. Broccoli Britannia Award for Worldwide Contribution to Entertainment from the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA).

He is a graduate of the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts, and currently sits on the school’s Board of Councilors.

 

 

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Glen Ballard

glenballardWHO | HONOREE            Glen Ballard

EMCEE                                 Steve Nissen, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President & CEO

GUEST SPEAKERS           Pop Group Wilson Phillips (Carnie Wilson, Wendy Wilson & Chynna Phillips) and Performer Roger Bart (Back to the Future: The Musical)

WHAT                                  Dedication of the 2,784th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

WHEN                                 Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 11:30 AM PT

WHERE                                6253 Hollywood Boulevard

WATCH LIVE                   The event will be streamed live exclusively at walkoffame.com

 

Songwriter and producer Glen Ballard will be honored with the 2,784th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, July 11, at 11:30 am PT at 6253 Hollywood Boulevard. Ballard will receive the star in the category of Recording. Joining emcee Steve Nissen will be Wilson Phillips and Roger Bart.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame for the City of Los Angeles and has proudly hosted the globally iconic star ceremonies for decades. Millions of people from here and worldwide have visited this cultural landmark since 1960.

 

ABOUT OUR HONOREE

“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to honor songwriter and producer Glen Ballard with a star on the Walk of Fame,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “His exceptional talent has left a huge mark on the music industry,” added Martinez.

Six-time Grammy Award-winner Glen Ballard is one of popular music’s most accomplished producers and songwriters whose records have sold more than one hundred and fifty million copies worldwide. In 2023, Ballard was selected to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Ballard produced and co-wrote Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill, (33 million worldwide) and in 2019 a musical Jagged Little Pill featuring all the songs from the album debuted on Broadway.  Ballard has written and produced songs for Wilson Phillips, Dave Matthews, Christina Aguilera, George Strait, Josh Groban, Quincy Jones, Aretha Franklin, Barbra Streisand, Shakira, Katy Perry, Van Halen, Chaka Khan, Andrea Bocelli, Ringo Starr, George Benson, Patti Austin, Al Jarreau, Idina Menzel, and many more.  His production credits include producing and arranging records for Annie Lennox, No Doubt and P.O.D. Key songs in the Ballard catalog include “Man in the Mirror” for Michael Jackson which he co-wrote and arranged, “You Oughta Know,” “Hold On,” “The Voice Within,” “The Space Between” and “Believe” for the feature film The Polar Express.

Through his Los Angeles-based production company, Augury, Ballard is developing a diverse slate of projects in which music plays a central role. His most recent television project is the Netflix Original series The Eddy, a music-driven multicultural drama that debuted in 2020 about a jazz band trying to survive in chaotic modern-day Paris. Ballard wrote and composed original songs and music for the limited series and served as an executive producer alongside Oscar-winning director Damien Chazelle, BAFTA and Tony award-winning writer Jack Thorne, and Emmy-winning producer/director Alan Poul. Ballard wrote original lyrics and music for GHOST the Musical, which debuted in 2011 and has since been touring worldwide.

Ballard’s international production company, Augury is a producer of the stage adaptation of 1985’s Back to the Future, having worked on the project’s development for more than 14 years.  In collaboration with Grammy Award-winning and Oscar-nominated film composer Alan Silvestri, Ballard created original music and lyrics for the production, which includes 17 new songs and is directed by John Rando.  The show first opened in Manchester, UK at the Opera House in March 2020. Back to the Future: The Musical began its debut in London’s West End at the Adelphi Theatre.  The show was nominated for seven 2022 Olivier Awards, including Best Original Score, and won Best New Musical.  It is also the winner of four 2022 WhatsOnStage Awards, including Best New Musical. Back to the Future: The Musical is now playing on Broadway where it opened in August 2023 at the Winter Garden Theatre, and continues its run there, in the West End, and on a US tour.

Ballard was born in Natchez, Mississippi.  He began writing songs and performing in local bands in Natchez in his early years and studied literature at Ole Miss before coming to Hollywood.  He worked for Elton John and later Quincy Jones in his first decade in Los Angeles, becoming a staff songwriter at Universal and later became one of music’s most sought-after producers/songwriters.

Ballard is a supporter of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

Photo: Erik Melvin

 

 

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Jenni Rivera

jenniriveraWHO | HONOREE   The Late Jenni Rivera

EMCEE                       Entertainment news correspondent Jessica Maldonado

GUEST SPEAKERS  Singer Gloria Trevi.  Accepting the star will be the children of Jenni Rivera: Jacqie, Johnny, Chiquis, Jenicka, and Michael

WHAT                        Dedication of the 2,783rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

WHEN                        Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 11:30 a.m.

WHERE                      1750 N. Vine Street, in front of Capitol Records

WATCH LIVE            The event was streamed live exclusively at walkoffame.com

 

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored the late Jenni Rivera with a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  Rivera was honored with the 2,783rd star, in front of Capitol Records at 1750 N. Vine Street. Rivera’s star was dedicated in the category of Recording.  Joining emcee Jessica Maldonado as speaker was performer Gloria Trevi.  Accepting the star were Rivera’s children: Jacqie, Johnny, Chiquis, Jenicka, and Michael.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame for the City of Los Angeles and has proudly hosted the globally iconic star ceremonies for decades. Millions of people from here and worldwide have visited this cultural landmark since 1960.

ABOUT OUR HONOREE

“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to honor the legendary Jenni Rivera with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame,” stated Ana Martinez, Walk of Fame Producer. “Jenni’s star represents not only her incredible achievements as an artist, but also her resilience, courage, and unwavering spirit that continue to inspire her fans around the world,” added Martinez.

Known worldwide as “La Diva de la Banda”, Jenni Rivera is an icon, singer-songwriter, producer, entrepreneur, Mexican music phenomenon, and mother, whose legacy in music lives on through the Jenni Rivera Estate led by her children.  Without a doubt, Jenni Rivera impacted, influenced, and inspired an entire generation of regional Mexican music and culture. She remains “one of the best-selling regional Mexican artists of all-time” with millions of records sold.

Born Dolores Janney “Jenni” Rivera Saavedra to immigrant parents in Long Beach, California, she gravitated towards music, launching her career in 1992. Getting real, her songs spoke on topics ranging from relationships to societal ills, resonating with fans worldwide. Throughout her career, she notably received the Premio Lo Nuestro for “Best Female Artist of Regional Mexican Music” 9 consecutive times (18 Premios Lo Nuestro in total), 2 Billboard Awards, 22 Billboard Latin Music Awards, and 4 Latin GRAMMY® nominations, among others. In 2008, the blockbuster album Jenni became her first #1 debut on the Billboard Top Latin Albums Chart. Her legendary catalog consists of multi-platinum #1 albums such as Parrandera, Rebelde y Atrevida; La Gran Señora; and Joyas Prestadas. She was also powered by hits like “Inolvidable”, and “Ya Lo Sé”.

In May 2013, after Rivera’s passing, the GRAMMY® Museum dedicated an exhibit to Jenni, enshrining her as “the first Latino artist with a dedicated exhibit at the museum.” The City of Long Beach opened the Jenni Rivera Memorial Park in 2016, and the Los Angeles City Council has deemed August 6 “Jenni Rivera Day.”

Eleven years after the eternal Diva de la Banda passed away, producers Sergio Lizárraga and Pavel Ocampo, released Rivera’s posthumous album Misión Cumplida, which includes eight unreleased songs that have achieved RIAA Gold Certification for sales in the United States. The song “Pedacito de Mí” hit the No. 1 spot on the Popular Radio Chart in Mexico, while the hit “El Que Hoy Está en Tu Lugar” ranked in the Top 10 of Billboard’s Regional Mexican Airplay chart for several consecutive weeks, reflecting the unwavering support of “La Diva de la Banda” fans. Thanks to the undisputed success of the album, Jenni Rivera’s Estate released the vinyl record of Misión Cumplida, which offered audiences a new experience to enjoy the music of the “Eternal Diva de la Banda”.

Recently, Rivera’s voice once again took the digital platforms by storm with the release of a new version for “Que Me Entierren Cantando” alongside her brother Lupillo Rivera. The song has a special meaning as it shows the immense talent and emotional bond shared between brother and sister.

Prior to the album launch, Jenni Rivera’s estate released several tracks that went viral and received multiple certifications. In 2019, they released “Aparentemente Bien”, which was certified platinum and trended at #1 in the United States. In 2020, “Engañémoslo” was certified gold, and in 2021, “Motivos” was released in two versions: Banda & Mariachi. Without a doubt, Rivera has left a lot of music for her fans to enjoy.

Rivera’s five children continue to carry on her legacy by managing and operating Rivera’s foundation for helping domestic abuse victims. Following the realization of her own experience as a domestic violence survivor, the family established the Jenni Rivera Love Foundation. The foundation provides services to single mothers and victims of both domestic and sexual abuse, continuing its mission of service today. In May 2016, the Jenni Rivera Love Foundation, in alliance with New Life Beginnings, inaugurated “Jenni’s Refuge”, a shelter for women and children in Long Beach, California.

Movies, tribute concerts, and documentaries will continue to commemorate Jenni’s legacy and extend it into a new era. Jenni’s spirit lives on forever in her art, and her work continues to change lives.

As Rivera’s estate prepares to release more commemorative projects, Jenni’s spirit continues to inspire and uplift audiences worldwide. Her indelible mark on music and culture ensures that her legacy will endure for generations to come.

Richard Blade

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WHO | HONOREE   Richard Blade

GUEST SPEAKERS   Walk of Famer Jimmy Kimmel and Richard Blade Fan Club Coordinator Oscar E. Alvarez Jr.

WHAT                        Dedication of the 2,782nd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

WHEN                        Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 11:00 AM PT -NOTE SPECIAL TIME

WHERE                      1725 Vine Street, adjacent to The Aster

WATCH LIVE            The event was streamed live exclusively at walkoffame.com 

 

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored legendary radio personality Richard Blade with the 2,782nd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, June 6, at 11:00 am PT at 1725 Vine Street. Blade received his star in the category of Radio. Speakers were Walk of Famer Jimmy Kimmel and Richard Blade Fan Club Coordinator Oscar E. Alvarez, Jr.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame for the City of Los Angeles and has proudly hosted the globally iconic star ceremonies for decades. Millions of people from here and worldwide have visited this cultural landmark since 1960.

ABOUT OUR HONOREE 

“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to honor radio personality Richard Blade with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame,” stated Ana Martinez, Walk of Fame Producer. “Richard has enriched many lives with his incredible talent and passion for music. This ceremony will bring back great memories and music from the 1980s when he was with Los Angeles radio station, KROQ. What makes this award even more special for Richard is that he was nominated by his fans!” added Martinez.

Richard Blade is one of the most popular and best-known DJs in America and hosts a daily radio show on both SiriusXM 1st Wave Ch. 33 and KCBS.

Blade is also the best-selling author of “World In My Eyes”, his autobiography, published in 2017, and four novels: “SPQR”, “Birthright”, “Imposters”, and “Ghosts of the Congo”, all of which made #1 on Amazon’s best-seller lists. Blade also has two non-fiction music books, “The Lockdown Interviews” and “The Unlocked Interviews”, both of which debuted at #1 on Amazon’s music publications list and feature conversations with music’s biggest stars during the pandemic. His latest novel, “Slapton Sands”, will be released on June 6th– the 80th anniversary of D-Day– and is inspired by the true story of the disaster that befell the American soldiers training in England for D-Day.

Blade was born in England, educated at Oxford, and after touring Europe for two years as a DJ, moved to the United States. In the 1980s, he was the top-rated morning-drive DJ on KROQ in Los Angeles and hosted and directed numerous TV shows and series including Video One, MV3, and VideoBeat.

He has won numerous awards, including The Golden Microphone, California’s Best DJ, the Brit-of-the-Year, and the American DJ Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award.  He was   awarded last June 9th with a special resolution proclaiming Richard Blade Day in Los Angeles   by the L.A. City Council, for his contributions to music and entertainment.

Blade has also appeared in many Network TV series and starred or co-starred in several feature films, including Girls Just Want to Have Fun, Spellcaster, and Long Lost Son, which he also wrote.

Blade is a supporter of Best Friends Animal Society and the L.A. Mission.

He currently lives in L.A. with his wife, Krista, and their two dogs. He travels extensively as he continues to DJ live and is in high demand as a speaker and host at events around the world.

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Chris Hemsworth

chrishemsworthWHO | HONOREE  Chris Hemsworth                 

EMCEE                    Walk of Famer and iHeart Media Personality Ellen K

GUEST SPEAKERS  Filmmaker George Miller and Actor Robert Downey, Jr.

WHAT                     Dedication of the 2,781st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

WHEN                     Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 11:30 AM PT

WHERE                   6819 Hollywood Boulevard, in front of Ovation Hollywood

WATCH LIVE          The event was streamed live exclusively at walkoffame.com

Actor Chris Hemsworth was honored with the 2,781st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, May 23, at 11:30 am PT at 6819 Hollywood Boulevard, in front of Ovation Hollywood. Hemsworth received his star in the category of Motion Pictures. Joining emcee Ellen K as speakers were filmmaker George Miller and actor Robert Downey, Jr.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame for the City of Los Angeles and has proudly hosted the globally iconic star ceremonies for decades. Millions of people from here and around the world have visited this cultural landmark since 1960.

 

ABOUT OUR HONOREE

“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to honor Chris Hemsworth with a well-deserved star. Chris is known for his remarkable performances that have captivated audiences worldwide,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “Along with his many fans, I am sure his fellow Australians will be so happy to know that we are adding another talented Aussie to our iconic Walk of Fame,” added Martinez.

Chris Hemsworth is one of the most popular and sought-after actors in Hollywood. After his massive success in the Marvel Universe franchise, Hemsworth teamed up with the Russo Brothers yet again for the Netflix original film Extraction, making history for the streaming service. Bringing in 99 million viewers within the first four weeks alone, the film became the most-watched original movie the streaming service had ever seen. Of the six Marvel and Global Avengers franchise films Hemsworth has starred in, Avengers: Endgameremains one of the highest-grossing movies of all time, accumulating over 2.7 billion dollars worldwide. Introduced as ‘Thor’ in the 2011 eponymous film directed by Kenneth Branagh, Hemsworth continued his legacy in Thor: Ragnarok andThor: Love and Thunderwith director Taika Waititi, and in the later film starred alongside an incredible cast including Natalie Portman, Christian Bale, Tessa Thompson, Melissa McCarthy, Chris Pratt, Russell Crowe, and Matt Damon.

Most recently, Hemsworth was seen reprising his role as mercenary Tyler Rake in Extraction 2. The film was directed by Sam Hargrave and produced by Hemsworth’s multiplatform production company Wild State, which he launched in 2022 with producing partner Ben Grayson. Hemsworth also teamed up with Darren Aronofsky for the Disney+ Original series from National Geographic, Limitless with Chris Hemsworth. The six-episode season was also part of Hemsworth’s first look deal through Wild State. Serving as both producer and star, the series tested Hemsworth’s ability to push the limits of the human body, exploring the latest scientific research into health longevity. In February of this year, Limitless with Chris Hemsworth was renewed for a second season, for which he recently wrapped production. Hemsworth will next be seen in the highly anticipated George Miller Mad Max prequel, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, for Warner Bros. He stars alongside Anya Taylor-Joy in the film which is set to release nationally on May 24th.

Born and raised in Australia, where he began his acting career, Hemsworth made his U.S. feature film debut in J.J. Abrams’ blockbuster Star Trek,playing the pivotal role of George Kirk. Hemsworth’s multifaceted career includes lead roles in Spiderhead; Snow White and the Huntsman, opposite Charlize Theron; the prequel, The Huntsman: Winter’s War; and Men in Black: International. Hemsworth flexed his comedic muscles in Ghostbusters and Vacation. He starred in Ron Howard’s true-life drama Rush,portraying famed Formula One driver James Hunt, and collaborated with him again on the drama In the Heart of the Sea.He also had starring roles in 12 Strong and Bad Times at the El Royale.

As a respected figure in the health and fitness realm, Hemsworth launched CENTR, a personalized digital health and fitness program, in February 2019. The app brings the best hand-picked team of internationally renowned experts, including elite trainers, celebrity chefs, meditation teachers, and well-being mentors, to help users achieve their ultimate fitness goals.

An active philanthropist, Hemsworth supports the Australian Childhood Foundation and is passionate about ocean conservation.