HOLLYWOOD REPORT

SHOPPING FOR THE TELEVISION-AND-FILMMAKERS-AT-HEART IN THE HEART OF HOLLYWOOD 

BY: PIPER PARKS

Okay, where better to shop for Hollywood-at-heart television and filmmaker’s fans, for that perfect Hollywood Christmas gift, but in Hollywood!

Looking for what all of the other filmmakers are looking for? Like that perfect Director’s lens, or that classic clapper or the traditional “mole” light only made for desktops? Well, head straight for Mole-Richardson on LaBrea, in the heart of Hollywood (right across from Pinks Hot Dogs!).

These guys have everything you need for your hard to shop for hard core serious Hollywooders. In additional to great “expendables” as they are called in the biz, Mole-Richardson also has accessible to the everyday Hollywood professionals and wannabes alike, all of the necessities for a successful shoot…the production’s expendables; gaffers tape, clothes pins, camera wedges. They also carry the necessary and traditional manuals, books, lights, and even fun memorabilia such as, soap opera stuff, prime time shows and even a metal lunch box for the kiddies! 

Shopping on the Internet is almost as exciting as being there, only you don’t have to fight the lunch traffic or try to cross over 4 lanes! You do miss out on their displays and the look and feel of where the “real” people shop, but it’s the same stuff! http://www.moletown.com/store/

Another really great place to shop is Samuel French. With two locations in Studio City by the MTM/CBS lot; which is a condensed, fun, camaraderie filled lot, and the other location on Sunset Blvd, you don’t have to travel to either because you can now get there by the internet. They are the quintessential booksellers. They have every play of which you could possibly dream. Just remember when you buy a play to let them know it is a gift and not for a performance, royalties and all you know… They also have an incredible selection of technical manuals and directories. But I have to admit, going into the store on Sunset Blvd., may be cramped, but the feeling and scent and senses and those who have come in before permeate your very existence. Shop freely at www.samuelfrench.com, 

Looking for a gift that keeps you in the know and now? Well, look no further than that perfect trade paper, Daily Variety. This incredible paper gives it all, well, for the business side anyway. You won’t find tawdry gossip of actors here. No, no. But you will find juicy insider gossip about the goings on from the business side of show business! Who’s been sacked, oops, who’s leaving due to “creative differences”; who’s doing what film; and a host of other important insider “biz” news, information, and upcoming film and television productions in their various stages. This is the trade paper to get if you really want to keep up! And this group has it going on! They give you the option of receiving the paper in both print and on-line or on-line only! That way, no matter where in world you are or what time it is, you can always get you fill of the business without waiting for the ink to dry! Reach them at www.dailyvariety.com.

Hollywood, a terrific town, and most definitely a state of mind! 

Happy shopping and happy holidays to all of you for your Hollywood-at-hearts!

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