Hollywood is a district in Los Angeles, California, situated
west-northwest of Downtown Los Angeles. Due to its fame and cultural
identity as the historical center of movie studios and movie stars, the
word "Hollywood" is often used as a metonym for the cinema of the United
States. Today much of the movie industry has dispersed into surrounding
areas such as Burbank and the Los Angeles Westside but significant
auxiliary industries, such as editing, effects, props, post-production
and lighting companies, remain in Hollywood.
Many historic Hollywood theaters are used as venues and concert stages
to premiere major theatrical releases and host the Academy Awards. It is
a popular destination for nightlife and tourism and home to the
Hollywood Walk of Fame.