HOLLYWOOD, CA.—A new group of entertainers in motion pictures, television, live theater, and recording have been selected to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, it was announced today by the Walk of Fame Committee of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. These individuals were chosen from among hundreds of nominations to the committee at a meeting held June 12, and ratified by the Chamber's Board of Directors.

The Walk of Fame recipients for the year 2009 are:

MOTION PICTURES: Tinkerbell, Tim Burton, Leslie Caron, Cameron Diaz, Robert Downey, Jr., Charles Durning, Ralph Fiennes, Hugh Jackman, Sir Ben Kingsley and William H. Macy

TELEVISION: Mark Burnett, Felicity Huffman, Chuck Lorre, William Petersen, Kyra Sedgwick, and John Stamos

RECORDING: Kenny “Baby Face” Edmonds, Dave Koz, The Miracles, Doug Morris, RUSH, Shakira and The Village People

RADIO: Bill Handel and Harry Shearer

“After much deliberation, the Walk of Fame committee has selected 25 of our greatest talents! Fans and tourists from all over the world will enjoy seeing their favorite personalities receive this prestigious honor. There was a significant increase of applications received this year and so many deserving celebrities. Our committee worked diligently to select those stars which would appeal to the masses” stated Earl Lestz, Chairman of the Hollywood Walk of Fame Committee.

DATES HAVE NOT BEEN SCHEDULED FOR THESE STARS.
CHECK WEBSITE FOR UPCOMING STAR CEREMONIES.
www.Hollywoodchamber.net

HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HONORS
FOUR BUSINESS/CIVIC LEADERS
AT ITS FIFTEENTH “WOMEN OF DISTINCTION” AWARDS’ LUNCHEON
ON THURSDAY, MAY 8

HOLLYWOOD, CA (May 5, 2008) – The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation will honor four extraordinary business and civic leaders who have helped to create – and maintain – a standard of excellence and outstanding achievement within their professions and through their work with the community at its fifteenth “Women of Distinction” Awards’ Luncheon on Thursday, May 8 at 12:00 p.m. [registration, reception and a silent auction begin at 11:00 a.m.] at the Globe Theatre at Universal Hollywood, 100 Universal City Plaza. More than 400 business and civic leaders are expected to attend the event.

This year’s honorees include: Laura Dodson, a community activist, works to eradicate drugs in the community and to improve the quality of life of residents in Hollywood; Carolyn Dye, attorney and Board Chair of Gay & Lesbian Elder Housing (GLEH); Hilary Royce is the Director of Community Affairs for the Church of Scientology and is very involved in community activities and Amy Elaine Wakeland, a community advocate, political activist, and public policy expert who has promoted social justice causes and organizations in Los Angeles and around the world. The emcee for the event will be Colleen Williams, the distinguished anchor for KNBC 4 News. Universal Studios Executive Michael Taylor will be honored with the Golden Award and former Miss America and actress Lee Meriwether will be honored with the prestigious Mary Pickford Award.

Admission for the Women of Distinction Awards’ Luncheon is $100 per person; $900 for a table for ten. Net proceeds will be used to support and advance local educational, cultural and economic interests through the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation, which is recognized by the IRS as a 501 (c) 3 charitable organization. For reservations or more information, call Mick at 323.469.8311 or visit www.hollywoodchamber.net.

The Women of Distinction luncheon is the largest annual fundraiser for the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation, which has given out more than $450,000 of grant money to Hollywood charities since its inception in 1998. As such, the Foundation wishes to announce that it has received $95,000 in pledges so far in connection with the luncheon and would like to thank the following sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor
Argent Ventures & Millennium Partners Gerding Edlin

Gold Sponsors
Allen Matkins                                                 CRA/LA
Kaiser Permanente                                         The Luxury Collection
NBC Universal                                                Starwood Hotels and Resorts

Silver Sponsors
Apollo Real Estate Advisors/Molasky Pacific     AsiaSF Hollywood
Author Services, Inc.                                       Bank of America
Capitol Records                                              The Clarett Group
Honda of Hollywood                                         Iron Mountain Film & Sound Archives
Paramount Pictures                                         The Selma Hotel
Universal Studios Hollywood

Bronze Sponsors
Alliance Residential Company                           Andrews International
Briggs Law Office                                             Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
MCS Hollywood WorkForce Center                    NCA
The Original Farmers Market                             Paramount Contractors & Developers
The New Post Group                                        Ramsey-Shilling Commercial Real Estate
Wells Fargo Bank                                            Yamashiro

Laurie Goldman, of GO! Goldman Organization, and Maureen Shultz of Capitol Records are the 2008 “Women of Distinction” Committee Co-Chairs. Attorney Jeff Briggs is the Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation Board of Directors.

Hollywood’s Women of Distinction Awards Luncheon Celebrates
15^th Anniversary: Mark Your Calendars!

HOLLYWOOD, CA-April 17, 2008: This year, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation honors women within the community who have shown outstanding dedication to Hollywood. At this fundraising event, the honorees are recognized for their accomplishments at a beautiful luncheon and awards ceremony. Now in its 15^th year, the Chamber is pleased to announce that the event will be held at The Globe Theatre at Universal Studios! The date is set for Thursday, May 8, for an 11:00am reception, and awards program at 12:00 Noon. Emceeing the event will be NBC4 News anchor Colleen Williams.

The Foundation will be honoring Amy Elaine Wakeland, Political Strategist/Community Activist; Carolyn Dye, Gay & Lesbian Elder Housing; Hilary Royce, Church of Scientology and Laura Dodson, Argyle Civic Association/Citizen Pigeon. This luncheon is held to honor women who are executives, business owners and leaders in the community. The awards are based on outstanding achievement and dedication to excellence within an industry, organization or profession, special accomplishments and community service.

Michael Taylor will be honored with the Golden Award and former Miss America and actress Lee Meriwether will be honored with the prestigious Mary Pickford Award.

This is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Hollywood Chamber Community Foundation ,which raised more than $100,000 last year. Funds from WOD are distributed to Hollywood-based nonprofit organizations. Chairing the event are Laurie Goldman of GO! Goldman Organization and Maureen Schultz, Capitol Records. The event is sponsored by Millennium Partners, Argent Ventures and Gerding Edlen. Individual tickets are $100 and a table is $900. To RSVP for what will be a sold out event please log onto Hollywoodchamber.net or call Mick Barrett at (323) 469-8311 for more information.

HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME
COMMITTEE NOW ACCEPTING WALK OF FAME NOMINATIONS FOR YEAR 2009

All Nomination Forms Must Be Submitted By May 30, 2008 To Be Considered In June Selection Meeting For 2008

HOLLYWOOD, CA-- Nominations for the Hollywood Walk of Fame are now being accepted by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. Deadline for submission is May 30, 2008 at 12 noon. All nominations will be considered in the annual Walk of Fame Committee meeting to be held in June. The committee will make selections for the year 2009.

Nomination applications can be obtained by downloading at Hollywoodchamber.net or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:

Walk of Fame Committee
c/o Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
7018 Hollywood Boulevard, 2nd Floor
Hollywood, CA 90028

The Walk of Fame categories include motion pictures, television, radio, recording and live theatre. The committee will select approximately 12-15 names for insertion into the Walk.

When nominating an individual or group, the sponsor must submit a photo, a bio and the nominee’s qualifications as well as a list of contributions to the community and civic-oriented participation. A letter of agreement from the nominee or his/her management must be included with the application.

HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO INSTALL
NEW OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
HOLLYWOOD ICON ESTHER WILLIAMS TO BE HONORED WITH
ANNUAL LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

HOLLYWOOD, CA--The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce will install new officers and board of directors for 2008 to 2009 at its 87th Annual Installation & Awards Luncheon which will be held on Wednesday, April 9th, at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.

Mark Panatier of the A.F. Gilmore Company will be installed as the Chamber’s Chair of the Board.

Legendary actress Esther Williams will be honored with the Chamber’s Annual Lifetime Achievement Award. She will be presented with a beautiful portrait painted by artist Robert Byrne. Ms. Williams is famous for her lavish water spectaculars that made her a top box- office draw and became her cinematic trademark.

Miss William's made her screen debut alongside Mickey Rooney in “Andy Hardy's Double Life,” in which she gave the popular hero his first kiss - underwater. By her third film, “Bathing Beauty,” Esther was a full-fledged star. The audience response to the athletic All-American girl was phenomenal, and the studio put Williams' career into high gear. For over a decade, Esther reigned in a new Hollywood genre created just for her: The Aqua-musical. A special 90-foot square, 20-foot deep pool was built at Stage 30 on the MGM lot, complete with hydraulic lifts, hidden air hoses and special camera cranes for overhead shots. Over the years, MGM concocted dozens of pretenses for getting her in water and making her America's sweetheart for more than 18 years, appearing in 26 movies from the early 1940's to the end of the 195Os, and dubbing her appropriately “The Million Dollar Mermaid.”

The day will begin with a reception at 11:30 a.m. at the Roosevelt Hotel, 7000 Hollywood Blvd., followed by the luncheon at noon. Admission is $75 for Chamber members, with reserved tables of 10 at $800.

Reservations can be made by going to Chamber Events at www.hollywoodchamber.net.

Supporting sponsors as of press time included Andrews International, Briggs Law, Paramount Contractors, Ramsey-Shilling Commercial Real Estate, Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel-A Thompson Hotel, The Original Farmers Market and MD Sam Smith, CFP, Genesis SmithBenton, Inc.

Panatier is vice president of the A.F. Gilmore Company where he is responsible for marketing and development. In that capacity, he oversaw the Original Farmers Market expansion and development of the Grove, that was completed in 2002.

A native of New York, he grew up in the San Gabriel Valley and graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in Finance and Public Administration. His career included stints working for the cities of Pasadena and San Jose. He also was director of the Student Center at UCLA for 15 years, prior to joining A.F. Gilmore in 1991. He and his wife, Gail, have two adult daughters.

Joining Panatier as Chamber officers for the 2008 to 2009 year will be: Bill Farrar of Andrews Security, Senior Vice Chair; Heather Cochran of the Motion Picture Academy, vice chair; Maureen Schultz of Capitol Records, vice chair; Sam Smith of Genesis/Smith-Benton, vice chair; Marty Shelton of NAI Capital Commercial, treasurer; and Laurie Goldman of GO! Goldman Organization, secretary.

Jeff Briggs of Briggs Law will also be honored as the outgoing chair of the board. Briggs is completing his second term as Chair, being the first person in 15 years to complete two terms in that capacity.

In addition, several new board members will be sworn in, including Christopher Barton of Hudson Capital, Michael Carsch of the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, Michael Druyen of Certified Printers, Philip Hart of the Urban Land Institute, Randy Baumberger of Paramount Pictures, Scott David Moe of Copper Sky Development, and Frank Stephan of The Clarett Group.

Hollywood Chamber Responds to LA Times story "Who'll Reign For Hollywood?"

HOLLYWOOD, CA., March 17, 2008-In response to this morning's Los Angeles Times story (Who'll Reign for Hollywood?) on the subject of identifying a replacement for the position of Honorary Mayor of Hollywood or emcee of the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremonies, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has issued the following statement:

“The Hollywood Chamber Board of Directors has set no schedule to make a decision on the person or persons who will fill these roles. The Chamber Board has many things to consider with respect to these matters and is expected to deliberate extensively before making a decision. At such time as a decision is made, the Chamber will issue a statement, stated Leron Gubler, President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

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HOLLYWOOD SAYS GOODBYE TO JOHNNY GRANT
FLOWERS WILL BE PLACED ON GRANT’S STAR

HOLLYWOOD, CALIF-January 09, 2008—The heart of Hollywood is gone. Hollywood’s Honorary Mayor Johnny Grant has died. Grant died at the age of 84 of natural causes on January 9, in his home in Hollywood.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce will be placing flowers on the star of Johnny Grant today at noon in front of the Kodak Theatre Entrance, 6801 Hollywood Boulevard.

“There is only one Johnny Grant, and there will never be another like him,” said Leron Gubler, President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. “Johnny has been Hollywood’s cheerleader through thick and thin. He loved this community like no other. For more than 25 years, he has been at the center of everything good that has happened here. He will be missed.”

"Very few will have a legacy of community leadership, spirit, and accomplishments to rival Johnny Grant’s,” said Jeff Briggs, Chairman of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, of which Johnny was a long-time Board Member. “Johnny had an abiding respect for Hollywood’s history and its legendary performers, those known and not so well known. But Johnny lived very much in the present, and always looked to the future. Hollywood’s future is as bright as it is today because of Johnny Grant’s stewardship, and every single Chamber employee and volunteer will be rededicated to his vision of an exciting, glamorous, and welcoming Hollywood. “

Memorial services will be announced the week of January 14, 2008.

In lieu of flowers Johnny Grant’s family has asked that donations be made to the following charities:

Hollywood Historic Trust which maintains the Walk of Fame
The Salvation Army
The Bob Hope USO
The Hollywood History Museum

HE’S OFF AGAIN!
JOHNNY GRANT CELEBRATES 60^TH OVERSEAS ENTERTAINMENT TOUR
FOR THE ARMED FORCES
Grant Will Be Joined By a Group of Hollywood’s Most Beautiful and Talented Women

HOLLYWOOD—Legendary USO performer Johnny Grant, the Honorary Mayor of Hollywood, announced today that popular Victoria’s Secret supermodels, film and television celebrities Selita Banks, Adriana Lima, Marisa Miller, Stefani Powers (Hart to Hart), Kate Linder (The Young and the Restless) Karri Turner (JAG), will join him on a trip overseas to visit the military base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

The trip will mark Grant’s 60^th – and – final—overseas tour to Soldiers, Marines, Sailors, and Airmen serving the cause of democracy far from home. The visit benchmarks Grant’s 65^th year of service to the military. The group will also ride in a Hollywood style holiday parade on the base on December 1^st with Grant as Grand Marshal.

“It will be a bittersweet trip for me said Grant. “The USO and military has been a big part of my life, ever since WWII, when as a GI, I emceed a show and introduced Bob Hope. He encouraged me to come to Hollywood when the war was over. Hope gave me the combination to the joke file lock and sent me to March Field (March AFB, Riverside, CA) to stand-in for him 55 years ago, and I haven’t stopped since! Hollywood has had a long relationship with our military, and USO handshake tours like this trip to Guantanamo reinforce that wonderful tradition. The troops love it

Grant has the enviable record of taking some of Hollywood’s greatest beauties to visit the troops in Korea, Vietnam, Beirut, the Gulf War and the Balkans. Some of “Johnny’s Gals” were: Jane Russell, Patricia Neal, Debbie Reynolds, Angie Dickinson, Connie Stevens, Rita Moreno, Jayne Mansfield, Penny Singleton, Piper Laurie, Diane McBain, Mala Powers, Terry Moore, Tippi Hedren and Salma Hayek.

Departing Friday, November 30th, this troupe will visit American service men and women throughout all areas of Guantanamo Bay. Having famous faces from film and television visit them at bases and remote sites is a real morale-builder and is greatly appreciated.

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HOLLYWOOD CELEBRITIES DONATE THEIR TIME FOR POLICE AND FIREFIGHTERS
AT 13th ANNUAL APPRECIATION DAY: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16

HOLLYWOOD, CA – Various celebrities will be showing their appreciation to Hollywood’s Police and Fire Department tomorrow, November 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hollywood Division police station located at 1358 N. Wilcox Avenue.

Our police officers did an excellent job working in harmony with the firefighters to effectively evacuate homes, while controlling the crowds and keeping our streets safe. A small way that we, as a community, can give back to these local heroes is to offer a fun day of great BBQ food, raffle prizes and heartfelt thanks at the Chamber’s thirteenth annual Police and Firefighters Appreciation Day on Friday, November 16, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Hollywood Division station, 1358 North Wilcox.

The following celebrities are scheduled to attend from 11am – 1pm

JOHNNY GRANT Hollywood’s Honorary Mayor and Chairman of the Walk of Fame, Johnny Grant

CATHERINE BACH-star of film and television including her most famous role as Daisy Duke on The Dukes of Hazzard

WILLIAM STANFORD DAVIS Actor William Stanford Davis effortlessly balanced appearing in two tv series at the same time - NBC-TV STUDIO 60 ON THE SUNSET STRIP AND ABC-TV FAMILY'S LINCOLN HEIGHTS. He has guest starred on numerous tv shows including: DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES and THE SHIELD. Stan receive a prestigious Ovation stage nomination for his costarring role in August Wilson's acclaimed FENCES.Stan runs his own acting studio to help other actors.

James Hyde Plays Sam Bennett, the square-jawed former Police Chief on soap opera “Passions”. Also appeared on NBC’s “Sunset Beach.” Hyde’s other daytime television credits include his role as Neil on “Another World” and Liam on “As the World Turns.” Additional television appearances include “Sex in the City,” “Models & Mortals,” “Mortal Kombat,” “Miami Sands,” “Las Vegas” and “CSI.” James’ feature film credits include Fine Line’s “Let’s Talk About Sex” and “The Blackout” with Dennis Hopper.

LAUREN KARL Lauren Karl effortlessly combines her passion for acting and her love of sports. Lauren costars in 3 upcoming feature films: CUTTIN DA MUSTARD with Charles Dutton, Sinbad and Keisha Knight Pulliam; OUR LADY OF VICTORY with Ellen Burstyn, Carla Gugino and David Boreanaz; BOTTLEWORLD with entertainer Mya. Lauren is also a professional disk jockey.

Joy Lauren 18 year old actress playing character of DANIELLE VAN DE KAMP on DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES”. Other hit shows such as SHARK and in the two part special of THE CLOSER. Joy has also appeared on shows such as STILL STANDING and THE DIVISION.

RONN LUCAS Called the “Ultimate Entertainer.” This L.A. resident currently headlines at the Luxor in Las Vegas and has been voted "the world's best ventriloquist" by the NY Times. He was awarded top Entertainer in Vegas, has starred in his own TV variety series and performed before several U.S. Presidents. Fans have enjoyed his performance on David Letterman and he has performed for 11 years on the MDA Telethon. Ronn came in from Vegas to personally thank our police and fire fighters.

Brandon Molale Molale is best known from his scene-stealing performance as Kevin Ward, the arrogant NY Jets quarterback in Mr. Deeds (2002) starring Adam Sandler and as Blazer in Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004). Brandon is often cast in very physical roles. He has appeared in over two dozen feature films: Mission: Impossible III (2006), The Guardian (2006/I), The Longest Yard (2005), Collateral (2004), The Rundown (2003), Cheaper by the Dozen (2003), The Master of Disguise (2002), The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas (2000), The Ladykillers (2004), Hulk (2003) and The One (2001).

In 2007-2008, Brandon will be appearing in eight films including: Reno 911!: Miami (2007), Balls of Fury (2007), Big Stan (2008), Starship Dave (2008), The Chosen One (2008), Hotel California (2008), Farmhouse (2008).

JAN NIKLAS (pronounced Yan) Critically acclaimed Golden Globe winning actor Jan Niklas has worked with some of the world's best actors including: Meryl Streep, Sir Ben Kngsley, Glenn Close and Jeremy Irons. This German-Austrian actor received his first Golden Globe nomination for PETER THE GREAT co-starring Maximillian Schell and Vanessa Redgrave. He performed opposite Hollywood screen legends Olivia DeHavilland and Rex Harrison in ANASTASIA znc costarred in the highly acclaimed ABC-TV miniseries ANNE FRANK, which received 11 Emmy nominations and 3 Golden Globe nominations.

CBS radio DJ Sam Phillips Talk-show host, "reality" TV host, radio DJ, producer, high-fashion model, popular pin-up girl, actress and spokesmodel, XTREME FAKEOVERS (2005), (XFO) on PAX-TV 97.1 the FM Talk Station/KLSX, co-hosting the popular program "The Single Life" every Saturday from 9:00 p.m. to midnight with co-host Gary Garver take on dating, mating and maintaining a relationship in Los Angeles provides information with great humor.

OSCAR TORRE Actor Oscar Torre has successfully created a commanding presence in motion pictures and on television. he has garnered glowing reviews for his role on the popular CBS-TV series CANE. He plays Santo, the trusted right hand man to Alex Vega, played by Jimmy Smits. Oscar also currently stars LADRON QUE ROBA A LADRON, the highest grossing opening for a Spanish film.

DEE WALLACE Dee Wallace has worked as an actress, teacher, dancer and author in film, tv and the stage for over 30 years, with over 100 credits to her name. Dee has worked with some of Hollywood's biggest directors and producers and co-starred in the recent #1 film Halloween !!, THE HILLS HAVE EYES, CUJO, THE HOWLING, THE FRIGHTENERS, 10 and most notably her starring role in one of America's most celebrated films, E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL. E.T. will be honored by the Motion Picture Academy later this month.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has been providing an outdoor barbeque for Hollywood’s finest every year for more than a decade. Leron Gubler, the Hollywood Chamber President and CEO, says, “The event offers the business community an opportunity to personally recognize and honor the area’s true gatekeepers by keeping their heroes’ hunger ‘contained’ and their thirsts ‘extinguished.’” To donate raffle prizes at the Hollywood Chamber’s Police and Firefighter Appreciation Day, contact Kaylee Kiecker, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at the Chamber, by calling 323.468.1374 or by emailing her at Kaylee@hollywoodchamber.net.

For more than 87 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. Jeffrey C. Briggs, of Briggs Law is Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

At present, one thousand businesses, professionals and nonprofits are members of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, which is ranked as the second largest chamber in the City of Los Angeles, and third largest in the County of Los Angeles.

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HOLLYWOOD HISTORIC TRUST CELEBRATES
THE 25th ANNIVERSARY OF VICTORIA’S SECRET
Award of Excellence Presented to the Victoria's Secret Angels for
Bringing Fashion and Glamour to Tinseltown

WHO: 27 Victoria’s Secret Angels: including Supermodels Heidi Klum, Karolina Kurkova, Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Izabel Goulart and Selita Ebanks.

WHAT: The Hollywood Historic Trust and Johnny Grant, Honorary Mayor of Hollywood, present the Victoria’s Secret Angels with its “Award of Excellence” with a star on Hollywood Boulevard on Tuesday, November 13, 2007. The 27 Victoria’s Secret Angels in this year’s fashion show, being held in Hollywood for the second time, will gather in front of the world-renowned Kodak Theatre for the unveiling of this special star. The star will be permanently placed just outside the entrance to the theatre and adjacent to the constellation of stars along this iconic sidewalk.

Through this award, the Hollywood Historic Trust recognizes Victoria’s Secret and its influence and contribution to the worlds of fashion, television, and films over 25 years. The Award of Excellence is presented to all the Victoria’s Secret Angels on the occasion of the 2007 VS Fashion Show being produced in Hollywood. The 2007 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show will be broadcast on CBS on Tuesday, December 4th; this marks the fifth time the show will air on CBS.

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Hollywood Historic Trust to Honor Screen Actors Guild with
Award of Excellence Star
SAG will be the first labor union ever to receive an Award of Excellence Star.

Hollywood, CA (October 18, 2007)—On Thursday, October 25, 2007 at 11 a.m., the Hollywood Historic Trust will present an Award of Excellence star to Screen Actors Guild—making it the first union ever to receive this honor. The ceremony, which will take place in front of the historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, will serve as the official kick-off event for the Guild’s year-long 75^th Anniversary celebration. The star will be unveiled at 7018 Hollywood Boulevard.

Bestowed by the Hollywood Historic Trust and presented by Hollywood’s Honorary Mayor Johnny Grant, the Award recognizes Screen Actors Guild’s extraordinary place in Hollywood history and the entertainment industry and pays tribute to the Guild’s 75th Anniversary Year coming up in 2008. “The Hollywood Historic Trust is happy to present this honor to The Screen Actors Guild which has taken the name of a community and made it synonymous with a world-famous industry, while at the same time creating an environment in which their members can prosper and practice their craft” stated Johnny Grant, Hollywood Historic Trust Chairman and Honorary Mayor of Hollywood.

The award will be accepted and unveiled by Screen Actors Guild President Alan Rosenberg, Secretary-Treasurer Connie Stevens, and past presidents Edward Asner, Melissa Gilbert, Barry Gordon, Kathleen Nolan and William Schallert.

“It is a great honor for me and the past presidents of Screen Actors Guild to be part of this special day which celebrates our Guild’s 75 years of representing actors,” said Screen Actors Guild President Alan Rosenberg. “We look forward to accepting the Award of Excellence star on behalf of all actors—past, present and future—who together are the heart and soul of Screen Actors Guild.”

Among those scheduled to attend are Screen Actors Guild Board members Bonnie Bartlett, Justine Bateman, Seymour Cassel, Brett Cullen, Frances Fisher, Valerie Harper, Robert Hays, Anne-Marie Johnson, William Katt, Lainie Kazan, Diane Ladd, William Mapother, Kent McCord, Esai Morales, France Nuyen, William Russ and JoBeth Williams. SAG Foundation Board members Tom Bosley and Diahann Carroll, as well as SAG leaders and board members from around the country will also be in attendance.

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Los Angeles City Councilmember Wendy Greuel, and AFL-CIO President John Sweeney are also expected to attend the ceremony.

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HONORARY MAYOR OF HOLLYWOOD JOHNNY GRANT TO BE HONORED AT HOLLYWOOD ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY LUNCHEON ON SEPTEMBER 26
Sacramento-Hollywood Stalemate to be Topic of Entertainment Industry Luncheon

Hollywood, CA- (September 21, 2007)-Hollywood’s Honorary Mayor Johnny Grant will be honored at the Entertainment Industry Luncheon on September 26, at 12:00 noon in the Hollywood Roosevelt’s historic Blossom Room. Grant will be presented with the Hollywood Star Award. He becomes the second recipient of the award, after Fred Rheinstein of The Post Group. The award is presented to someone in the entertainment industry who has made a real contribution to Hollywood and the industry. Along with his Walk of Fame officiating, Grant is celebrating his upcoming 60th overseas tour visiting and entertaining our military troops. On December 1, he will be the Grand Marshal of the Guantanamo Bay Christmas Parade.

Luncheon information:
For years, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and other business organizations have lobbied in Sacramento seeking action by the California State Legislature to preserve the Hollywood film industry, with little to show by way of results. The Chamber will use its annual Entertainment Industry Luncheon to zero in on why the Legislature is allowing an important industry to be threatened.

“Many in the industry considered last year to be our best chance to get support in Sacramento, since our bill, AB777 was authored by Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez and supported by Governor Schwarzenegger,” said Leron Gubler, Hollywood Chamber President & CEO. “The failure of AB777 was very discouraging to many people, who ask if we couldn’t get the bill through with the support of both the Governor and the Assembly Speaker, then how can we ever get a bill approved? We seem to be caught in the tug-of-war that exists between Northern and Southern California. Meanwhile, other states are continuing to woo our industry and to build state-of-the art facilities.”

With many Hollywood businesses suffering from the State’s inaction, the Chamber has chosen “Sacramento and Hollywood: Can We Close the Gap” as the topic for its 2007 Entertainment Industry Luncheon, which will take place on Wednesday, September 26. Registration will begin at 11:30 a.m. with the luncheon running from 12 noon until 1:30 p.m.

Tickets to the luncheon are available to Chamber members at $75 each, or tables of ten at $800. Non-members will pay $90 for admission.

Moderating a panel of government officials and industry representatives will be Steve MacDonald, President of FilmL.A., Inc. Panel members include: Assemblyman Paul Krekorian, who is chair of the Assembly Select Committee on the Preservation of the Entertainment Industry; Senator Mark Ridley-Thomas, who chairs the Senate Sub-Committee on Professional Sports and the Entertainment Industry; Stan Brooks, the chair of the California Film Commission; Kent McCord, First Vice National President of the Screen Actors Guild; Assemblyman Michael Feuer; and Lisa Rawlins, Senior Vice President, Studio & Production Affairs, Warner Bros.

Presenting sponsors as of press deadlines included Paramount Pictures and CRA/LA. Additional sponsors include Andrews International, Paramount Contracting and Gemstar/TV Guide.

For additional information about the event or sponsorship opportunities, call the Chamber at (323)469-8311 or reserve online at www.Hollywoodchamber.net.

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Hollywood is Ready for Take-off at LAX!

LOS ANGELES, CA – September 17, 2007 – The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has partnered with travel retailer Hudson Group, best known for its national newsstand brand Hudson News, among other retail brands, to develop Hollywood, a trendy new specialty store devoted to all things Hollywood. The store is scheduled to “premier” this week in the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Global Icons, the Chamber’s exclusive licensing agency, negotiated the deal.

“As a company, Hudson Group is committed to helping LAX to revitalize and realize its potential as a world-class shopping experience,” said Joseph DiDomizio, executive vice president and chief operating officer, Hudson Group. “Powered by Hudson’s exacting standards for store design and top quality merchandise, we expect Hollywood to become a great favorite with locals as well as visitors to LA. It will add significantly to the luster that Hudson has already brought to the airport with our dazzling new Hudson News newsstands and other exciting retail concepts, like Life is good and Kids Works.”

Hollywood has been created to reflect the legendary reputation of Tinsel-town, and prominently features the famous Hollywood Sign and Hollywood Walk of Fame star logos. Travelers will have the chance to take home their own little piece of Hollywood with special movie memorabilia and other branded merchandise. With some 800 square feet of prime retail space, the dramatically appointed Hollywood store will offer airport travelers a unique shopping experience, along with authentic, high quality merchandise. The product mix includes men’s and women’s apparel & accessories, gift & collectibles, house wares & home furnishings, as well as theatrical DVDs. Shoppers will be immersed in a world of entertainment through multiple monitors playing both classic and contemporary movie releases on plasma screens throughout the store.

The grand opening of the Hollywood store in LAX is scheduled for Sept. 18. The team would like nothing better than to expand the concept with additional spaces in LAX and other Southern California airports at some time in the future.

“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is delighted to be able to seal a relationship with Hudson Group, a company with an outstanding reputation for airport service across the country,” said Leron Gubler, Chamber president & CEO. “This partnership represents a new opportunity for the Chamber to expand the reach of the Hollywood brand into a new channel for us – the airport retailing environment.” “Hollywood continues to draw massive audiences around the world with its glamour and starstudded features,” noted Jeff Lotman, CEO of Global Icons. “The creation of the Hollywood shop is a natural fit for the TBIT terminal, whose international travelers will have a particular interest in stocking up on Hollywood gifts and souvenirs. It is the perfect retail destination for tourists who want to return home with great memories of their visit to Los Angeles and, of course, to glamorous Hollywood, California.”

About Hollywood Chamber of Commerce www.hollywoodchamber.net For more than 87 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 Briggs of Briggs Law Office in Hollywood is the Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation. Leron Gubler is President and CEO.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation exists to support and advance the educational, cultural and economic interests of the Hollywood community by developing leadership with a dynamic and innovative vision of the future; linking business in partnerships with educational, governmental and non-profit organizations; and serving as a vehicle for research, planning and community education to anticipate and communicate challenges of the future.

About Hudson Group www.hudsongroup.com Hudson Group is a privately held corporation that operates more than 500 newsstands, bookstores, cafes and premier specialty retail shops in 69 airports and transportation terminals throughout North America. The company’s flagship concept, Hudson News, is North America’s only national newsstand brand. Under the familiar blue sign can be found the most complete selection of magazines in the aviation industry,

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