Encyclopedia Britannica: Hollywood and the World o

Encyclopedia Britannica Presents Hollywood and the World of Movies is alively tour through the glamour of the movie business, from the silent screenidols to the stars of today. Chronicling the powerful and the beautiful alongwith the latest trends of the international motion picture industry, this CD-ROMwill 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 of the 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?

• Brimming with facts about Hollywood today and the history that surrounds it!
• Entertaining information at your fingertips ? anything from Toto to 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?in every 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, much more!

Compelling Biographies
Read about the genius of Steven Spielberg, the simple glamour of KatharineHepburn, the quiet ver