Why the Hollywood sign was lit up for first time in 22 years

Friday marked the first time ever that images were projected onto the sign, turning it from a static symbol of Hollywood to a dynamic display of Black excellence.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment June 26, 2022 What does it take to light the Hollywood sign? A dream, six big projectors and BET For the first time ever, motion images were projected onto the Hollywood sign Friday night in L.A. Here's how BET and PaintScaping pulled it off. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT L.A.'s Fountain Theatre responds to the fall of Roe with part obituary, part call to action On the night American women lost their federal right to abortion access, the theater once again became a focal point for protest. SHARE       READ MORE Will live sports disappear from traditional TV ? Tech giants are making their move on media sports rights. What does that mean for the last sure bet for TV networks? SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Why Lidia Yuknavitch aims to 'unwrite an Americanness' with a new novel about America Talking animals and a chorus of characters undergird the Portland author's 'Thrust,' which takes an unflinching look at American history, borders, and boundaries. SHARE       READ MORE We knew Evan Rachel Wood can act, but have you heard her Madonna impersonation? Evan Rachel Wood shared her spot-on impressions of Madonna, Alanis Morissette and Janis Joplin on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.' SHARE       READ MORE How 'Marcel the Shell' went from viral sensation to 2022's most adorable movie star Marcel the Shell creators Jenny Slate and Dean Fleischer Camp explain how the internet sensation became a meta movie star. SHARE       READ MORE Review: 'Rise' scores with the dramatic origin story of NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo Based on the life of Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Disney+ drama 'Rise' charts his against-all-odds journey from Greece to the NBA. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, California, 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please send your thoughts and suggestions here. You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from The Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences · Unsubscribe from this newsletter · Terms of service · Privacy policy · Do Not Sell My Personal Information · CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW US