Hollywood

Hollywood is a district in the central region of Los Angeles, California. It is known across the world as being one of the major centers for film and television production. Hollywood has become synonymous with glamour, fame and success within show business circles and beyond.

The area was originally part of Spanish rancherland before it became an independent city in 1903; however it eventually merged into Los Angeles after annexation proceedings were completed just two years later. The first movie studio opened its doors in 1910 when D.W Griffith leased land to open his Biograph Company studios which served as home for many silent films throughout that decade until sound came onto screens by 1927 with ‘The Jazz Singer’ becoming the first ever ‘talking picture’. This marked a shift from New York City to Hollywood as America’s main center of entertainment production due to improved technology available at this time such as higher quality cameras, better post-production facilities and more spacious locations suitable for exterior filming – all factors which encouraged filmmakers making their way westward during what is now referred to as Old Hollywood or Classical Hollywood Period (1920s–1960s).

This period saw some significant changes not only technologically but also culturally – particularly around genres like horror, westerns and musical comedies – where new stars emerged such Marlene Dietrich , Clark Gable , Marilyn Monroe etc.. By 1930 most major US film companies had set up shop on various lots located along Sunset Boulevard including Paramount Pictures who still occupy these premises today .In addition to producing movies since then other media industries have developed here too such radio stations commercializing recorded music from 1935 onwards followed shortly afterwards by television networks opening offices between 1949–1950 following advances made possible through World War II leading development color TV . As well technological advancements allowed larger audiences access material via VHS videotapes released cinemas mid 1970s thus bringing about end classical era ushering Modern/Postmodern cinema we know today – fostering growth related fields video gaming animation CGI digital special effects amongst others changing industry forevermore.

Today Disneyland theme park resides nearby serving tourists wishing experience slice life whilst Universal Studios offers visitors unique behind scenes tours working sets attractions showcasing craftsmanship used create motion pictures there over decades However despite obvious progress certain challenges remained prevalent harassment sexism pay inequality among them ultimately resulting 2020 Black Lives Matter movement social justice initiatives attempting address those issues provide greater representation actors directors writers employees work within sector ensure everyone given chance succeed regardless race gender ethnic backgrounds class socioeconomic status etcetera enabling future generations contribute talent knowledge creativity without fear intimidation prejudice discrimination any kind ensuring legacy continues flourish long come