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Back on February 8, 1960, E.M. Stuart’s ploy to attract visitors to a struggling commercial district of Los Angeles was launched. Fifty years and 2,400 stars later, the two and a half mile Hollywood Walk of Fame stands as one of southern California’s biggest tourist attractions.

 

Thirty years ago today, Mann Theatres prepared to open Irvine’s first cinema, only to turn the venue over to rival, Edwards Theatres, at noon. Three decades later finds the little five screen Woodbridge Theatre one of only six pre 1980 Orange County cinemas still in operation. The Woodbridge will be celebrating it’s anniversary this Saturday, February 13, with a day of festivities.