Sharon Knolle, Entertainment Writer
Los Angeles
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LA Weekly
Fury over Plummer Park Historic Destruction
West Hollywood politicians set to destroy historic buildings for Jetsons look
By SHARON KNOLLE
Oct. 20, 2011
Architect Henry L. Gogerty may be forgotten by this city of newcomers, but three of his memorable creations can be seen from the corner of Hollywood and Vine: the Hollywood Playhouse, now the Avalon Theater; the art deco tower at Yucca and Vine; and the preserved facade of the art deco building next to Capitol Records.
Preservation efforts by Hollywood Heritage and others have assured that nearly all of Gogerty's numerous designs live on in Hollywood — apart from the Brown Derby on Vine Street, torn down in 1985, and attributed to him and partner Carl Jules Weyl. Gogerty also conceived the admired Grand Central Terminal at Glendale Airport; the remarkable Spruce Goose Hangar at Ballona Creek, which is on the National Register of Historic Places; and neighborhood favorites such as the Cat & Fiddle on Sunset Boulevard.
In West Hollywood, it's a different story.
Andy Serkis Does More Than CGI: His Best Live Action Roles
August 27, 2011
Andy Serkis has become the go-to guy anytime someone needs a bit of soul injected into a CGI creature. But hehas also had a long and colorful career as a "real" actor, like his silky gangster in the new film 'Brighton Rock' and a bumbling grave robber in the upcoming comedy 'Burke and Hare.'
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I've gotten the most emails in response to this article in Variety on Clint Eastwood's production company, Malpaso. I routinely have people asking me to help pitch their movie idea to Clint! Sadly, he's not in my Rolodex!
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