Encyclopedia Britannica: Hollywood and the World of Movies

Encyclopedia Britannica Presents Hollywood and the World of Movies is a lively tour through the glamour of the movie business, from the silent screen idols to the stars of today. Chronicling the powerful and the beautiful along with the latesttrends of the international motion picture industry, this CD-ROM will entertain and educate both the curious fan and the serious film buff.

Find answers to questions like:

• Who was named the top male film star ofthe 20th century by the American Film Institute?
• Was it Julie Andrews or Grace Kelly who lost the part of Eliza to Audrey Hepburn in My Fair Lady?
• Mike Nichols, director of The Graduate, also founded what famous improv group?
• When was Mickey Mouse created?

Product Highlights

• Brimming with facts about Hollywood today and the history that surrounds it!
• Entertaining information at your fingertips - anything from Tototo Popeye.
• Oscar winners gallery: Full line-up of Oscar winners from the inception of the award ceremony.
• Colorful images that bring Hollywood glamour to life.
• Exceptional depth of information on Academy Award winners.inevery category!
• Browse articles A-Z or by subject such as actors, directors or film festivals.
• Thousands of online magazine articles and videos.
• More than 350 photos, 500 biographies, 220,000 Web links and much, muchmore!

Product Features

Compelling Biographies
Read about the genius of Steven Spielberg, the simple glamour of Katharine Hepburn, the quiet versatility of Tom Hanks, and much more.

The Historyof the Motion Picture
Trace the history of the medium from the 19th century to the present, including the si