Studio behind-the-curtains

So, what exactly is hidden behind those curtains? What are Hollywood entrails all about? Most of tours are planned in such a manner so as you will be welcomed to some places you have not a slightest idea about. Many giant Studios invite guests to show them some of their visual tricks, scenes and special effects which are quite interesting when 'applied' onto you.

Qualified guide can pass you through most outstanding places and views. Among them Walk of Fame - learn the story behind LA's most popular landmark, created as a redevelopment tool. The Story of Hollywood - learn how Hollywood got its name, and how it became the entertainment capitol of the world. Grauman's Chinese Theatre - Sid Grauman's masterpiece. Discover the story behind the world's most famous theatre and the hand and footprints of the stars. A little more time is spent here to cover the theatre's unique history. Awards Walk/Kodak Theatre - walk in the footsteps of the stars. Learn how the red carpet is rolled out for the Oscars. Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel is the first home of the Academy Awards. Masonic Temple - Hollywood's first commercial building was once home to the fraternal order of Free Masons and is now the taping studio for ABC Television Network and Jimmy Kimmel Live. El Capitan Theatre - Disney's Premiere Theatre; home to the west coast movie premieres for The Lion King, Toy Story, Monster's Inc. and hundreds of other famous films. Hollywood & Highland - a $615 million retail centre whose design is a tribute to D.W. Griffith's epic film Intolerance. Max Factor Building - Max Factor's original studio and headquarters, where make-up was invented! Embassy Club, a nightclub, is exclusive to the stars, created by the set designer for Casablanca. Montmartre Cafe - Hollywood's first nightclub, where Joan Crawford was discovered. Snow White Cafe - Walt Disney had the coffeehouse idea long before Starbucks. Pig & Whistle - an impressive Hollywood restaurant restored to its former glory. Egyptian Theatre in-depth discussion - Sid Grauman's first foray into Hollywood; where the movie premiere was born. We go inside to see how this theatre's renovation was like an archaeological dig.