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'The Expendables 2' Premiere Prompts Closure of Hollywood Blvd.

Wednesday's movie premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theatre makes way for red carpet arrivals.

You'll want to avoid getting in the way of some major action movie stars coming into town Wednesday or you'll be counting the minutes in traffic.

The premiere of The Expendables 2 is prompting the full closure of Hollywood Boulevard between Highland Avenue and Orange Drive.

The action/adventure movie starring Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jean Claude Van Damme, Bruce Willis, Chuck Norris and Liam Hemsworth will make its debut at Grauman's Chinese Theatre.

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The road closure begins at 10 a.m. and will continue through Thursday at 1 a.m, according to Navigate Hollywood.

Additionally, the north sidewalk will be closed from 5 p.m. until approximately 6:30 p.m. in front of Grauman's Chinese Theatre.

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Drivers, take note and take an alternative route.

If you've got visitors in town, this their chance to take a peek at major Hollywood movie premiere, but be sure to advise them to stay hydrated and wear a hat. It's sure to be another hot day!

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