Feature Film Production Up in 2011 While TV Dipped in Los Angeles

Warner bros' 'Gangster Squad' Starring Sean Penn and Ryan Gosling filmed in Los Angeles. Photo: Latimes

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In 2011, Los Angeles lost television shoots because of more competition from New York, but feature film production slowly increased.

Film production increased due to their state's tax credit program, according to FilmL.A., Inc.

Filmmakers can receive tax credit up to 25% of production in certain areas.

Some of the feature films approved for the program last year included "Gangster Squad", "Argo", and "This is 40". 

Commercials shot on location increased from the year before, setting a new annual record for the region.

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Hollywood Fires: Jim Morrison's 'Love Street' Home Damaged

19 overnight house fires in Hollywood. To watch video click on image... Video: Kelly Steven - LATimes

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Jim Morrison of the band, 'The Doors' former 'Love Street'(inspired by Morrison's song) home was 1 of 19 homes that burned overnight in West Hollywood.

It took 56 firefighters 35 minutes to put out the fire at his 3 story house built in 1922.

Arson is suspected.

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Prime Rib with Tapenade

Prime rib with Tapenade - Photo: Robert Gauthier/LATimes

The secret to roasting prime rib is to let it cook low and slow in the oven. 

After removing roast from the hot oven, wait at least 30 minutes before carving(carving too soon will release juices...and the meat will be dry by dinnertime).

For more info and Prime Rib with Tapenade recipe click here...

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The LA Lakers Trade Lamar Odom to the Dallas Mavericks

Former LA Laker Lamar Odom - Photo: Zimbo

On Saturday, the LA Lakers traded forward Lamar Odom to the Dallas Mavericks' for the first-round draft pick in 2012.

Odom was upset that he was part of the voided Chris Paul trade and didn't practice the first two days of training camp.

This wasn't the trade everyone anticipated!

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Police Raid Occupy Oakland

Police remove an Occupy Oakland camper from Snow Park. Photo:Noah Berger/San Francisco Chronicle-Latimes

Early Tuesday morning, police raided Occupy Oakland at Snow Park near Lake Merritt in downtown Oakland(Calif). 

They reportedly arrested dozens of protesters.

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Eat Beat: Cornmeal Pancakes

Cornmeal Pancakes with bacon - Photo: Glenn Koenig

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Learn how to make Cornmeal Pancakes for breakfast in the video below.

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"LA: Street Fashion-Century City Mall Slideshow"

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The photos above capture both urban and conservative chic LA styles for strolling Century City Mall in Los Angeles.

What makes this mall special to me, is that you can find everything from the latest fashions to a post office... and they even have a currency exchange service.

Once you've had your fill of shopping, you can get a bite to eat on the dining terrace, then see the latest movie at one of the mall's 15 movie theaters.

To see more looks from this slide show at the Century City Mall click this link...