The HOLLY of Hollywood is now completely repainted. The project is now over half way done!
News Updates
News Updates
November 2012
October 2012
The H and the first L are now finished as the painting project continues.
October 2012
The Hollywood Sign gets a Facelift! In preparation for its 90th birthday, the Hollywood Sign Trust has teamed up with Sherwin Williams to repaint the Sign. The entire project will take 10 weeks and will use Sherwin Williams’ signature Emerald Exterior Acrylic Latex paint. For the full release, click here.
September 2012
NASA’s space shuttle’s Endeavour flew by the Hollywood Sign on its way to its final resting spot, the California Science Center. Photo Courtesy of the LA Times
August 2012
CNET released an article about the history and upkeep of the Hollywood Sign. This is just one of the many press stories about the Sign that are written every month.. To see the article, click here.
July 2012
PBS’s History Detectives aired a special about the Hollywood Sign. Chris Baumgart, chairman of the Hollywood Sign Trust, was interviewed as their expert witness. To see the full episode, click here.
June 2012
The BBC did an interview with the first minister of Scotland, Alex Salmond, at the Sign about their new tourist promotional tie in with the Pixar movie, Brave.
February 2012
Award Season is always a busy time for the Sign. Almost every award show, including the grand finale of the Oscars, featured shots of the Hollywood Sign.
March 2012
The Hollywood Sign website is now available in 15 languages. Just scroll to the bottom of the page to convert the Sign into another language.
December 2011
At last count The Sign in the Movies section includes 83 movies, 25 television shows, 4 video games and 5 music videos featuring the Hollywood Sign. This area of the website is extremely popular and all sightings were sent in by fans of the Sign. If you spot the Sign, email us at info@hollywoodsign.org and we will add your find to our gallery.