Capitol Records Tower
The Capitol Records Tower is on eof the most famous buildings in Los Angeles. It was constructed from 1955-1956 as headquarters for Capitol Records (EMI).
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Melrose Place apartment building
The Melrose Place (TV series from 1992-1999 starring Heather Locklear) apartment building - for the exterior shots - is located in Hollywood.
Clark Griswold's house
This is the location of Clark Griswold's house that appeared in the movie Christmas Vacation (1989) starring Chevy Chase. It is located in the Warner Bros. Ranch.
Beverly Hills sign
Beverly Hills sign at the corner of Sunset and North Sierra in Hollywood, Beverly Hills.
Pixar Animation Studios Inc.
The headquarters of Pixar Animation Studios (owned by Disney) are located in Emerville, California.
Taurus World Stunt Awards
The Taurus World Stunt Awards (originated by Energy Drink manufacturer Red Bull) are awarded annually since 2001 by the World Stunt Awards Foundation - which helps stuntmen that have been hurt or disabled in a work related accident.
The Oscars 2009
81st Annual Academy Awards on Sunday February 22, 2009 at the Kodak Theatre/Hollywood Boulevard.
Inauguration Day 2009
The Inauguration Day 2009 takes place on January 20 at the US Capitol in Washington DC. Barack Obama becomes the 44th President of the United States.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Der Walk of Fame ist ein Gehsteig in Los Angeles, der große Schauspieler mit "Sternen" ehrt. Alle Sterne sind mit dem Namen des/der Geehrten und einem Symbol für eine bestimmte Kategorie versehen. Seit 1958 wurden bereits mehr als 2500 "Walk of Fame Sterne" vergeben.
Universal Studios Theme Parks
Worldwide Theme Parks based around the Universal Studios movies.
The Thomas Alva Edison Memorial Tower and Museum
The Thomas Alva Edison Memorial Tower and Museum opened on February 11, 1938. Thomas Edison (February 11, 1847 – October 18, 1931) was an American inventor holding patents covering the creation or refinements of devices in telegraphy and telephony, electric power generation and lighting, sound recording, motion pictures, storage batteries, and mining and cement technology.
For 10 years Edison worked on this place and applied for about 400 patents.
Chemosphere
The Chemosphere (looks like a UFO) is an innovative house on the Hollywood Hills by famous architect John Lautner. It was built in 1960.
United States Capitol
The United States Capitol is the legislative branch of the US government. It is located on the capitol hill in Washington D.C.
Motion picture studios in Hollywood
Famous film studios in and around Hollywood. Hollywood sign
The Hollywood sign - the landmark of Hollywood and LA - is located in the Hollywood Hills and was built in 1923 by Thomas Fisk Goff. Originally the lettering of the sign was "Hollywoodland" - an advertisement campaign for a suburban housing development.
Nakheel Tower
The Nakheel Tower in Dubai will be the world's tallest skyscraper. It is currently under construction and will have a height of more than 1,000 metres when completed. The project will take about 10 years to complete and 30,000 workers are involved in the developement of the Nakheel Tower & Harbour.
Walt Disney's first Hollywood cartoon studio
Walt Disney's first Hollywood cartoon studio was a garage in his uncle Robert's house.
Steven Spielberg's house
Steven Spielberg, one of the most successful movie directors, lives in this house in Los Angeles.
Hearst Tower in New York City
The Hearst Tower in New York City is a skyscraper built in 2006 and designed by the famous British architects Foster + Partners.
Tower Bridge
The Tower Bridge in London was opened on 30 June 1894. It is called the most famous bridge in the world.
Planet Hollywood Restaurants
Planet Hollywood Restaurants in North America and Europe.