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From the Editor T wenty-five years and still counting! I can't believe that so many years have passed since the magazine began. So many changes have occured since 1986, it would take more than a brief overview. It was a joy to look over the 40 past issues representing more than 3.5 million copies that have been printed. Of course, the cir- culation is measured not only in copies distributed but in website visits. Looking back to the "old days" is like comparing the horse and buggy to space travel as the printed publications have changed so drastically. The change in Hollywood has almost been as far reaching. Thanks to commit- ment and perserverence, the subway and for a time, a booming economy, Holly- wood has begun to reclaim the glamour and allure that it's known for. Rena LeBlanc's article provides another take on glamour and a star's longevity and the "afterlife" of celebrity as their possessions go on the auction block. Fall is a time to reflect, and this year has more significance. We remember the heroes and sacrifices that generations of the military have made. Shauna Mc- Clure's article on Hollywood's American Legion Post 43 melds the past and the present, and the challenge of serving a new generation of veterans. Finally, as I looked over the many covers we've created over the past 25 years, I marveled at the collection. Discover Hollywood is a labor of love, created not by one, but by many who have contributed so much to its success. First, I want to thank my publisher (and husband) Oscar Arslanian, for giving me the opportunity to share the Hollywood I love with our readers. Except for one issue, Discover Hollywood has been printed by COP Communications in Glendale; we've gone through many changes together and I'm thankful for their partnership. Three design and produc- tion companies have worked with us and we're grateful that they have truly made us look good—currently The Magazine Factory, and predecessors McMac Publications and, years ago, Design Teal. Photographer Anthony Nelson has translated so many ideas into wonderful cover art. He is a genius for whom I'm enormously grateful. There have been too many writers to mention, but their work makes us a magazine. Lastly, enough can't be said in appreciation of our advertisers. Without them, we are, literally, nothing. Also, we thank the Hollywood Arts Council and our cre- ative community for what they do to enrich our lives; we are your proud partner. I invite you to take a little trip down memory lane and visit our website where each of our covers is on display. Let us know your favorite and register to win a tablet computer. It's been a fabulous 25 years and, like Hollywood, the best is yet to come. Fall 2011 Publisher Oscar Arslanian Editor Nyla Arslanian Contributing Writers Rena Dictor LeBlanc Shauna McClure Cover Photography Anthony Nelson Design & Production The Magazine Factory Listings & Administration Trevi Fountain, Editorial Assistant Website Consultants COP Web Solutions Discover Hollywood is published quarterly by Arslanian & Associates, Inc. Direct advertising inquiries and correspondence to: Discover Hollywood Magazine 6671 Sunset Blvd., Suite 1502 Hollywood, CA 90028. 323-465-0533 or email oscar@discoverhollywood.com www.discoverhollywood.com Copyright 2011 Discover Hollywood Magazine/Hollywood Arts Council. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any way without prior written permission. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein, with schedule changes, etc., it is impossible to make such a guarantee. We recommend calling to avoid disappointment. The Calendar is compiled by the Hollywood Arts Council and is updated on website bi-weekly. E-mail press releases to: calendar@hollywoodartscouncil.org TM 6 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / FALL 2011