EXCLUSIVE: HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ANNOUNCES HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME CLASS OF 2020
HOLLYWOOD, CA. June 20, 2019 —A new group of entertainment professionals in the categories of Motion Pictures, Television, Live Theatre/Live Performance, Recording and Radio have been selected to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the full list was announced today, June 20, 2019 at 12:30 P.M. by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce’s Walk of Fame Selection Committee. The newest honorees were chosen from hundreds of nominations at a selection committee meeting held in June and will be ratified by the Hollywood Chamber’s Board of Directors. Walk of Famer/actress/singer Vanessa Williams, a committee member for the 2019-2020 Selection Committee, announced the new honorees with Rana Ghadban, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.
The selections were revealed to the world via live stream exclusively by VARIETY on www.walkoffame.com. The stream begins at 12:30 P.M. PDT.
“The Walk of Fame Selection Committee is pleased to announce our newest honorees to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This year’s choices were particularly unique. We were able to recognize the talents of thirty-five artists who have already built a legacy here in Hollywood,” remarked Selection Committee Chair and Walk of Famer Vin Di Bona. “Also, we were able to celebrate many new talented artists who’ve touched our hearts in film, television, radio and a variety of musical categories” he added.
The Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2020 are:
In the category of MOTION PICTURES: Mahershala Ali, Batman, Ruth E. Carter, Laurence Fishburne, Chris Hemsworth, Spike Lee, Julia Roberts, Octavia Spencer and Lina Wertmüller
In the category of RECORDING: Elvis Costello, Sir Lucian Grainge, Billy Idol, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Alicia Keys, Andy Madadian, Mo Ostin, Bobby Rydell, Alejandro Sanz, Tanya Tucker and Muddy Waters (Posthumous)
In the category of LIVE THEATRE/LIVE PERFORMANCE: Dave Chappelle and Billy Porter
In the category of RADIO: Susan Stamberg
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and its Walk of Fame Selection Committee congratulate all the honorees. Dates have not been scheduled for these star ceremonies. Recipients have two years to schedule star ceremonies from the date of selection. Upcoming star ceremonies are announced ten days prior to dedication on www.walkoffame.com.
For Release: August 7, 2018
Media Contact: Ana Martinez
VP Media Relations, Hollywood Chamber
Main: (323) 469-8311
Press line: (323) 468-1376
[email protected]
HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMMENTS ON MOTION REGARDING WALK OF FAME
Statement from Leron Gubler, President/CEO Hollywood Chamber of Commerce regarding West Hollywood City Council motion: “Once we receive a communication from the City of West Hollywood, it will be referred to our Executive Committee for consideration at their next meeting. As of now, there are no plans to remove any stars from the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The West Hollywood City Council does not have jurisdiction over the Hollywood Walk of Fame.”
The City of West Hollywood, which has NO jurisdiction over the Walk of Fame, passed a resolution calling for the Donald Trump Star to be removed. All questions concerning their action should be directed to them at: (323) 848-6460 or [email protected] #MindYourOwnCity
About the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
For more than 97 years, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has provided leadership, business development resources, networking, and government affairs programs and services to keep the Hollywood business and residential communities safe, relevant and economically vital. Donelle Dadigan is the Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2018-2019, and Leron Gubler is the President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. For more information please visit www.hollywoodchamber.net.
For Release: July 25, 2018
Media Contact: Ana Martinez
VP Media Relations, Hollywood Chamber
Main: (323) 469-8311
Press line: (323) 468-1376
[email protected]
HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMMENTS ON VANDALISM TO TRUMP STAR
In response to questions regarding the vandalism that was done to the Donald Trump star earlier today, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, which administers the Hollywood Walk of Fame has issued the following statement:
To reiterate: “The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an institution celebrating the positive contributions of the inductees,” said Leron Gubler, President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. When people are unhappy with one of our honorees, we would hope that they would project their anger in more positive ways than to vandalize a California State landmark. Our democracy is based on respect for the law. People can make a difference by voting and not destroying public property.”
Gubler said the Chamber is working with the police in regards to this felony and intends to prosecute to the full extent of the law. He said this is something the Chamber would do for any Walk of Fame star that has been vandalized. The Chamber understands that there is surveillance video of the vandalism and the perpetrator has turned himself in.
The Hollywood Historic Trust will repair the star immediately but requires several days of seasoning before it is polished. During that time, it will be covered to protect it.
About the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
For more than 97 years, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has provided leadership, business development resources, networking, and government affairs programs and services to keep the Hollywood business and residential communities safe, relevant and economically vital. Donelle Dadigan is the Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2018-2019, and Leron Gubler is the President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. For more information please visit www.hollywoodchamber.net.
EXCLUSIVE: HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, CHAIRMAN OF WALK OF FAME VIN DI BONA AND WALK OF FAMER ELLEN K ANNOUNCE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME CLASS OF 2019
HOLLYWOOD, CA. June 25, 2018 —A new group of entertainment professionals in the categories of Motion Pictures, Television, Live Theatre/Live Performance and Recording have been selected to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, it was announced today, June 25, 2018 by the Walk of Fame Selection Committee of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. These honorees were chosen from among hundreds of nominations to the committee at a meeting held in June and ratified by the Hollywood Chamber’s Board of Directors. Television Producer and Walk of Famer Vin Di Bona, Chair of the Walk of Fame Selection Committee for 2018-2019 and Walk of Famer Ellen K, host of The Ellen K Morning Show, announced the new honorees with Leron Gubler, President & CEO for the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce who is also the emcee of the Walk of Fame ceremonies.The new selection was revealed to the world via live stream exclusively on the official website www.walkoffame.com. The live stream began at 1 P.M. and was held at the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce offices.
Walk of Fame Selection Committee is pleased to announce our newest honorees to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Committee always tries to select a group of talented honorees that appeal in various genres of the entertainment world,” Chairman and Walk of Famer Vin Di Bona, “I feel the Committee has outdone themselves and I know the fans, tourists and the Hollywood community will be pleased with our selections. We are excited to see each and every honoree’s face as they unveil that majestic star on Hollywood’s most famous walkway!”
The Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2019 are:
In the category of MOTION PICTURES: Alan Arkin, Kristen Bell, Daniel Craig, Robert De Niro, Guillermo del Toro, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o, Tyler Perry, and Gena Rowlands.
In the category of TELEVISION: Alvin And The Chipmunks, Candice Bergen, Guy Fieri, Terrence Howard, Stacy Keach, Sid and Marty Krofft, Lucy Liu, Mandy Moore, Dianne Wiest, and Julia Child (Posthumous).
In the category of RECORDING: Michael Bublé, Cypress Hill, The Lettermen, Faith Hill, Tommy Mottola, P!nk, Teddy Riley, Trio: Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris, and Jackie Wilson (Posthumous).
In the category of LIVE THEATRE/LIVE PERFORMANCE: Idina Menzel, Cedric “The Entertainer”, Judith Light, and Paul Sorvino.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and its Walk of Fame Selection Committee congratulate all the honorees. Dates have not been scheduled for these star ceremonies. Recipients have two years to schedule star ceremonies from the date of selection before they expire. Upcoming star ceremonies are usually announced ten days prior to dedication on the official website www.walkoffame.com.
CHECK WWW.WALKOFFAME.COM FOR UPCOMING STAR CEREMONIES:
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ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME www.WalkOfFame.com
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 30 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to add stars to the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies.It is understood that the cost of installing a star on the Walk of Fame upon approval is $40,000 and the sponsor of the nominee accepts the responsibility for arranging for payment to the Hollywood Historic Trust, a 501(c)3 charitable foundation. The funds are used to pay for the creation/installation of the star and ceremony, as well as maintenance of the Walk of Fame.
The Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Hollywood Sign are registered trademarks of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.
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For Immediate Release: Monday, June 25, 2018
Media Contact: Ana Martinez
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HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND WALK OF FAMER VIN DI BONA ANNOUNCE
HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME CLASS OF 2018
HOLLYWOOD, CA. June 22, 2017 —A new group of entertainment professionals in the categories of Motion Pictures, Television, Live Theatre/Live Performance, Radio and Recording have been selected to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, it was announced today, Thursday, June 22, 2017 by the Walk of Fame Selection Committee of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. These honorees were chosen from among hundreds of nominations to the committee at a meeting held in June and ratified by the Hollywood Chamber’s Board of Directors. Television Producer and Walk of Famer Vin Di Bona, Chair of the Walk of Fame Selection Committee for 2017, announced the new honorees with Leron Gubler, President & CEO for the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce who is also the emcee of the Walk of Fame ceremonies.
The new selections were revealed to the world via live stream exclusively on the official website www.walkoffame.com. The live stream began at 2:15 p.m. PDT and was held at the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce offices.
“The Walk of Fame Selection Committee is pleased to announce our newest honorees to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Committee looked carefully at each nominee and we feel that we have selected an eclectic group of talent that will appeal to the tastes of many fans around the world,” said Di Bona. “As a Walk of Famer myself, I know these honorees will remember the dedication of their stars with great memories and will be proud that they are part of Hollywood’s history now and forever. We look forward to their big day as the Walk of Fame Class of 2018 becomes cemented one by one on the most famous sidewalk in the world!”
The Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2018 are:
In the category of MOTION PICTURES: Jack Black, Kirsten Dunst, Jeff Goldblum, F. Gary Gray, Mark Hamill, Jennifer Lawrence, Gina Lollobrigida, Minnie Mouse, Nick Nolte and Zoe Saldana
In the category of TELEVISION: Anthony Anderson, Gillian Anderson, Lynda Carter, Simon Cowell, RuPaul Charles, Taraji P. Henson, Eric McCormack, Ryan Murphy, Niecy Nash, Mandy Patinkin, Shonda Rhimes, and posthumous Steve Irwin
In the category of RECORDING: Mary J. Blige, Sir Richard Branson, Petula Clark, Harry Connick, Jr., Ice T, Snoop Dogg, Carrie Underwood and “Weird Al” Yankovic
In the category of RADIO: Steve Jones
In the category of LIVE THEATRE/LIVE PERFORMANCE: Charles Aznavour, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and posthumous Bernie Mac
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and its Walk of Fame Selection Committee congratulate all the honorees. Dates have not been scheduled for these star ceremonies. Recipients have two years to schedule star ceremonies from the date of selection before they expire. Upcoming star ceremonies are usually announced ten days prior to dedication on the official website www.walkoffame.com.
CHECK WWW.WALKOFFAME.COMFOR UPCOMING STAR CEREMONIES:
Walkoffame.com, Hollywood Walk of Fame on Facebook or follow on twitter @WOFstargirl
ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME www.WalkOfFame.com
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 30 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to add stars to the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies.It is understood that the cost of installing a star on the Walk of Fame upon approval is $40,000 and the sponsor of the nominee accepts the responsibility for arranging for payment to the Hollywood Historic Trust, a 501(c)3 charitable foundation. The funds are used to pay for the creation/installation of the star and ceremony, as well as maintenance of the Walk of Fame.
The Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Hollywood Sign are registered trademarks of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.
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About the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
For more than 96 years, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has provided leadership, business development resources, networking, and government affairs programs and services to keep the Hollywood business and residential communities safe, relevant and economically vital. Jeff Zarrinnam is the Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2017-18, and Leron Gubler is the President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. For more information please visit www.hollywoodchamber.net.
HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND WALK OF FAMER VIN DI BONA ANNOUNCE
HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME CLASS OF 2018
Hollywood, Ca- September 12, 2012–More than six years of advance work are finally paying off, with repair work which began this week on the world-famous Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Hollywood Historic Trust is the lead agency on the project.
“This is the culmination of years of hard work by the Historic Trust, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, Metro, the Board of Public Works, the Cultural Heritage Commission, the offices of Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, and Councilmembers Garcetti and LaBonge, as well as CIM Group and many local business and property owners to raise the money and to establish new specifications necessary to restore the Walk of Fame to glory,” said Christi Van Cleve, co-chair of the Trust.
Donelle Dadigan, also co-chair of the Trust added, “To be honest, the real credit goes to Johnny Grant, our beloved late mayor of Hollywood. Without his leadership, these disparate forces never would have assembled together to develop the plan has led us to this point.”
The effort to rehab the Walk of Fame dates back to 2006. With a noticeable deterioration of the Walk in front of the Hollywood & Highland center, Grant was determined to find a way to make permanent repairs. The problem was that repairs made by the Trust would quickly break up again. A task force was assembled and an expert in terrazzo, by the name of Fritz Iselin, was brought in from Florida to evaluate why the sidewalk kept cracking.
Iselin’s evaluation recommended doubling the concrete base from four inched to eight inches and including more spacers to allow for movement. Before moving forward, it was necessary to install a test strip in order to verify that the recommendation would work. The Historic Trust paid for that test at the corner of Hollywood and Highland. It was necessary to let the test strip sit for a year in order to evaluate how it held up to weather factors and heavy foot traffic.
At the end of the test, it was determined that the new specifications had worked and the City began to draw up the official new specifications and to get them approved.
Meanwhile, efforts were underway to raise the money necessary to make repairs. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce instituted a “Friends of the Walk of Fame” program to seek corporate support. Absolut Vodka and L’Oreal both came on board and contributed to the effort. In addition, the Metro Board and the Community Redevelopment Agency both agreed to make contributions to the program. However, the $500,000 pledged by the CRA was later lost when the State disbanded redevelopment agencies.
Originally estimated to cost about $4-million, it became obvious that with the new specifications the actual costs of repair would far exceed the money raised, and so it was determined to begin at the locations with the worst damage and to address other areas as funding was raised.
There were hopes that the repair effort could begin in 2010, the 50th anniversary of the Walk of Fame, but the complexity of the project made that infeasible.
“Johnny Grant would be very pleased with the progress that we have made,” said Chamber President & CEO Leron Gubler. “Of course he would ask us why it took so long, but he would have been happy! This was one of his highest priorities just prior to his passing.”
The first construction area for the repairs, beginning right after Labor Day, is located on the north side of Hollywood Blvd. just west of Highland Avenue and proceeds west to an area in front of the Dolby Theatre. The construction in this area has been divided into three phases to minimize the impacts on surrounding retail businesses, the Metro station, and the community at large. The first two phases will be completed before the end of 2012, while the third phase will be delayed until March 2013 in order to avoid conflict with the holiday season and the 2013 Academy Awards.
The construction in this area will include a complete removal and replacement of the terrazzo panels and damaged star panels. The soil and structural section below the surface will be removed and replaced. The historic aspects of the star panels will be preserved and reused. Sections of broken curbs also will be removed and replaced.
As a result, DASH and Metro bus stops in the area will be temporarily relocated. The westbound lane adjacent to the curb will be closed for the duration of the first two phases of the project, and then reopened until the third phase begins, when it will be closed again until final completion.
“This is just the beginning,” said Jeff Briggs, who serves on the Trust Board and who was Chamber Chair when the task force first began its efforts. “Now that we have been able to commence work in this location, we can much more rapidly get to other portions of the Walk needing attention. This includes along Vine and virtually the entirety of the Walk. Hollywood has been growing, and continues to grow, and transportation is a key element to the new updated Community Plan. The Walk of Fame rehabilitation ensures that walking will be as much a part of Hollywood growth and transportation as the Redline.”
Help restore the Hollywood Walk of Fame by donating $25 to the Hollywood Chamber. In appreciation, we will send you “Friends of the Walk of Fame” pin with Certificate of Authenticity.
Anyone wishing to contribute to the repair effort is welcome to send a check to the Chamber made out to the “Hollywood Historic Trust” which will then be passed along for future phases.
About the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce (www.hollywoodchamber.net)
For more than 91 years, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has provided leadership, business development resources, networking, and government affairs programs and services to keep the Hollywood business and residential communities safe, relevant and economically vital. Christopher Barton is the Chairman of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Leron Gubler is the President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. For more information please visit www.hollywoodchamber.net.
About the Hollywood Walk of Fame (www.walkoffame.com)
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to add stars to the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies. For more information, please visit www.WalkOfFame.com
About the Hollywood Historic Trust
Formed in 1979, The Trust provides a great service by assisting the City on a voluntary basis in helping to maintain the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Trust is established for the purpose of preserving the exotic and historic place known as Hollywood as a museum by maintaining and improving the concept of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Hollywood Sign are registered trademarks of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.
HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME FACELIFT WORK BEGINS
Hollywood, Ca- September 12, 2012–More than six years of advance work are finally paying off, with repair work which began this week on the world-famous Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Hollywood Historic Trust is the lead agency on the project.
“This is the culmination of years of hard work by the Historic Trust, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, Metro, the Board of Public Works, the Cultural Heritage Commission, the offices of Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, and Councilmembers Garcetti and LaBonge, as well as CIM Group and many local business and property owners to raise the money and to establish new specifications necessary to restore the Walk of Fame to glory,” said Christi Van Cleve, co-chair of the Trust.
Donelle Dadigan, also co-chair of the Trust added, “To be honest, the real credit goes to Johnny Grant, our beloved late mayor of Hollywood. Without his leadership, these disparate forces never would have assembled together to develop the plan has led us to this point.”
The effort to rehab the Walk of Fame dates back to 2006. With a noticeable deterioration of the Walk in front of the Hollywood & Highland center, Grant was determined to find a way to make permanent repairs. The problem was that repairs made by the Trust would quickly break up again. A task force was assembled and an expert in terrazzo, by the name of Fritz Iselin, was brought in from Florida to evaluate why the sidewalk kept cracking.
Iselin’s evaluation recommended doubling the concrete base from four inched to eight inches and including more spacers to allow for movement. Before moving forward, it was necessary to install a test strip in order to verify that the recommendation would work. The Historic Trust paid for that test at the corner of Hollywood and Highland. It was necessary to let the test strip sit for a year in order to evaluate how it held up to weather factors and heavy foot traffic.
At the end of the test, it was determined that the new specifications had worked and the City began to draw up the official new specifications and to get them approved.
Meanwhile, efforts were underway to raise the money necessary to make repairs. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce instituted a “Friends of the Walk of Fame” program to seek corporate support. Absolut Vodka and L’Oreal both came on board and contributed to the effort. In addition, the Metro Board and the Community Redevelopment Agency both agreed to make contributions to the program. However, the $500,000 pledged by the CRA was later lost when the State disbanded redevelopment agencies.
Originally estimated to cost about $4-million, it became obvious that with the new specifications the actual costs of repair would far exceed the money raised, and so it was determined to begin at the locations with the worst damage and to address other areas as funding was raised.
There were hopes that the repair effort could begin in 2010, the 50th anniversary of the Walk of Fame, but the complexity of the project made that infeasible.
“Johnny Grant would be very pleased with the progress that we have made,” said Chamber President & CEO Leron Gubler. “Of course he would ask us why it took so long, but he would have been happy! This was one of his highest priorities just prior to his passing.”
The first construction area for the repairs, beginning right after Labor Day, is located on the north side of Hollywood Blvd. just west of Highland Avenue and proceeds west to an area in front of the Dolby Theatre. The construction in this area has been divided into three phases to minimize the impacts on surrounding retail businesses, the Metro station, and the community at large. The first two phases will be completed before the end of 2012, while the third phase will be delayed until March 2013 in order to avoid conflict with the holiday season and the 2013 Academy Awards.
The construction in this area will include a complete removal and replacement of the terrazzo panels and damaged star panels. The soil and structural section below the surface will be removed and replaced. The historic aspects of the star panels will be preserved and reused. Sections of broken curbs also will be removed and replaced.
As a result, DASH and Metro bus stops in the area will be temporarily relocated. The westbound lane adjacent to the curb will be closed for the duration of the first two phases of the project, and then reopened until the third phase begins, when it will be closed again until final completion.
“This is just the beginning,” said Jeff Briggs, who serves on the Trust Board and who was Chamber Chair when the task force first began its efforts. “Now that we have been able to commence work in this location, we can much more rapidly get to other portions of the Walk needing attention. This includes along Vine and virtually the entirety of the Walk. Hollywood has been growing, and continues to grow, and transportation is a key element to the new updated Community Plan. The Walk of Fame rehabilitation ensures that walking will be as much a part of Hollywood growth and transportation as the Redline.”
Help restore the Hollywood Walk of Fame by donating $25 to the Hollywood Chamber. In appreciation, we will send you “Friends of the Walk of Fame” pin with Certificate of Authenticity.
Anyone wishing to contribute to the repair effort is welcome to send a check to the Chamber made out to the “Hollywood Historic Trust” which will then be passed along for future phases.
About the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce (www.hollywoodchamber.net)
For more than 91 years, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has provided leadership, business development resources, networking, and government affairs programs and services to keep the Hollywood business and residential communities safe, relevant and economically vital. Christopher Barton is the Chairman of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Leron Gubler is the President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. For more information please visit www.hollywoodchamber.net.
About the Hollywood Walk of Fame (www.walkoffame.com)
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to add stars to the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies. For more information, please visit www.WalkOfFame.com
About the Hollywood Historic Trust
Formed in 1979, The Trust provides a great service by assisting the City on a voluntary basis in helping to maintain the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Trust is established for the purpose of preserving the exotic and historic place known as Hollywood as a museum by maintaining and improving the concept of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Hollywood Sign are registered trademarks of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.
For Immediate Release: Sept 13, 2012
Media Contact: Ana Martinez
Vice President, Media Relations
Producer, Hollywood Walk of Fame
Main: (323) 469-8311
Press line: (323) 468-1376
[email protected]
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Partners with MediaMine to Develop Walk of Fame App
Technology will Turn Hollywood’s Storied Sidewalks into Robust Interactive Experience
HOLLYWOOD, August 29, 2012 – The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is partnering with MediaMine to develop a new Walk of Fame application for the Internet, mobile and tablet devices that will offer a suite of customized, engaging features utilizing geo-location technology and social sharing connectivity. The Walk of Fame app will be like a personal digital docent, turning the iconic Hollywood sidewalks into an informative and fun museum of entertainment history. The app is currently slated to be available for download next summer.
MediaMine, a digital media asset management company that consults with content and brand owners to realize the full potential of their assets, will curate the Chamber of Commerce’s collection, a treasure trove of historic Hollywood content, into a usable app for travelers that is part tour guide, part scavenger hunt, part game and part local services provider. MediaMine will utilize its proprietary Digital Docent™ technology as the underlying platform for the Walk of Fame app. The first phase of the project consists of MediaMine digitizing the Chamber’s vast materials that document momentous occasions from recent Hollywood events to endearing moments from decades past.
“The idea is to transform a tourist’s trip from a passive experience into one with engaging information in the form of news, videos, photos, letters and other information about the fascinating events occurring in Hollywood throughout the 20th century as well as present day,” says Leron Gubler, president and CEO of The Chamber. “There is a surplus of fun activities, entertainment venues, and points of interest when one visits Hollywood. MediaMine has devised an app that will marry today’s technology with the heritage contained in our library that, until now, was inaccessible by the public.”
With nearly 2,500 stars, Walk of Fame users will be able to build custom itineraries prior to their visit by simply selecting stars for their must-see list. To make the process even easier, the app also will provide a range of pre-defined tours based on various criteria input by users, such as length of travel and areas of particular interest. Travelers will be able to post photos to the application in real time as they tour the Walk of Fame, enabling them to share their experiences directly with their friends on various social networking sites.
“Our goal is to take underserviced collections and discover the value and legacy to be shared on today’s new media platforms and transmedia environments,” says MediaMine Co-Founder and President Barry Snyder. “The potential for digital asset management solutions is limitless. Content owners, brands, corporations, museums, universities, retail product companies, sports teams or almost any institution with valuable information and wares can reach new audiences and engage in exciting, inventive ways.”
Features such as the Star Map, will highlight stars on a visual map utilizing augmented reality technology that indicates other points of interest nearby. Visitors can then plot custom itineraries to ensure they get to see everything they came to see. As users approach their points of destination along the Walk of Fame, they will be presented with a rich collection of information concerning the associated celebrities. In addition to text, photos and videos of their chosen stars, the app also lets visitors discover the stars’ favorite spots nearby.
As they navigate their route, the app will inform travelers of other places of interest near their chosen route, allowing them to see what’s around them, including entertainment, dining and shopping options, so that all the information they need is at their fingertips. They can bookmark favorite stars, attractions, vendors and retail stores as well as create notes so they can return to a particular location on their current trip, or a future Hollywood vacation.
Other engaging features include the Walk of Fame’s Trivia Challenge and Scavenger Hunt, which will lead users to nearby locations and provide more information about their favorite celebrities as well as receive discounts and exclusive offers from local merchants.
The application will also feature for-purchase virtual items and hard goods, enabling people to share their adventures with friends via their social media sites as well as enjoy the experience later—time and time again.
App users can also request updates from the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, such as when a new Star is added. Future releases will include language translations, so foreign visitors can enjoy all that Hollywood has to offer as well.
For more information about MediaMine, visit www.media-mine.com. For more information about the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, go to www.hollywoodchamber.net.
About MediaMine
Established in 2010, MediaMine draws on both new and traditional communications to help businesses realize the full potential of their catalogs through a commitment to excellence in every aspect of the solutions it undertakes. MediaMine utilizes technology and digital asset management techniques to organize a client’s accumulated film, videotape, audio recordings, prints, negatives or documents and then design revenue-generating strategies for these untapped library resources. MediaMine understands the value of the assets and unlimited possibilities to maximize distribution possibilities, employing creative and unique ways for audiences to enjoy content. For more information about MediaMine, visit www.media-mine.com. Follow MediaMine on Facebookand Twitter.
About the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
For more than 91 years, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has provided leadership, business development resources, networking, and government affairs programs and services to keep the Hollywood business and residential communities safe, relevant and economically vital. Christopher Barton is the Chairman of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Leron Gubler is the President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. For more information please visit www.hollywoodchamber.net.
About the Hollywood Walk of Fame
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to add stars to the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies. For more information, please visit www.WalkOfFame.com
The Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Hollywood Sign are registered trademarks of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.
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