Hollywood and Highland

The Hollywood & Highland entertainment and retail center in Hollywood, California, houses the Kodak Theatre, site of the annual Academy Awards. It is so named due to its location at the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue.

Related Topics:
Hollywood - California - Kodak Theatre - Academy Awards - Hollywood Boulevard

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Part of a major redevelopment effort in central Hollywood, the multi-level complex opened in 2001. Located adjacent to Grauman's Chinese Theatre and directly opposite Disney's El Capitan Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard, with a prime view of the Hollywood Sign (framed through an Egyptian-style arch suggested by films such as Intolerance and Ben-Hur) and fanciful architectural elements intented to evoke the glitz and glamour of a bygone era, the center is meant to capitalize on and enhance the area's tourist appeal.

Related Topics:
Redevelopment - 2001 - Grauman's Chinese Theatre - Disney - El Capitan Theatre - Hollywood Boulevard - Hollywood Sign - Egyptian-style - Intolerance - Ben-Hur

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In 2005, the center underwent renovations to add additional features.

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