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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 19, 2002

HOLLYWOOD ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Oregon
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) 000-21824
(Commission
File Number) 93-0981138
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

9275 SW Peyton Lane, Wilsonville, Oregon
(Address of principal executive offices)
97070
(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (503) 570-1600

N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.

        On February 19, 2002, Hollywood Entertainment Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2001. The Company's press release is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated in this report by this reference.

ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.

        The following exhibit is filed herewith:

        99.1    Press Release dated February 19, 2002.

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SIGNATURES

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	HOLLYWOOD ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION (Registrant)
February 19, 2002	/s/  DONALD J. EKMAN
Date	Donald J. Ekman, Executive Vice President

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Press Release dated February 19, 2002.

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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.

SIGNATURES
EXHIBIT INDEX