Hollywood’s Chinese Theatre moments: From Grauman’s to TCL
The Hollywood Walk of Fame passes in front of the Chinese Theatre’s entrance. A star commemorating Michael Jackson can be found there. On June 26, 2009, the day after the singer’s death, fans gather to pay tribute. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
The tradition of the cement imprint continues. On Nov. 3, 2011, the stars of “The Twilight Saga” -- Robert Pattinson, left, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner -- get into the act. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
Oscar nominated actor Mickey Rourke shows his wet hands after he left his prints in wet cement in the famed forecourt at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on October 31, 2011
(Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
“The Wizard of Oz” had its premiere at the Chinese Theatre in 1939. In November 2007, surviving players of the movie’s Munchkins, including Margaret Pellegrini, were honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. A special screening was held at the Chinese Theatre. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Tiger Woods tees off in front the theater on Oct. 10, 2006. (Hector Mata / AFP / Getty Images)
The Chinese Theatre -- like Hollywood in general -- loves a spectacle. When “Star Wars: Episode III -- Revenge of the Sith” opened in 2005, a parade of stormtroopers and fans paraded from the Chinese Theatre to the nearby ArcLight, where the premiere was held. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)