Hollywood sign to get a makeover as 100th birthday approaches

Letters - which initially read Hollywoodland' - to be repainted in process viewable on 24/7 webcam

In preparation for its 100th birthday next year, the Hollywood sign is getting a makeover.

The giant letters on the hill are being cleaned and repainted, a process that's estimated to take the next eight weeks. Freshening up the 45ft-tall letters will require about 250 gallons of paints and primer, and anyone who wants to watch the paint dry can follow along on the sign's 24/7 webcam.