Video: From Edison to Oscar, Film History Shines

What's This? SHARE Digg StumbleUpon Reddit RELATED Bollywood: Indian Films Splice Bombay, Hollywood Lord of the Rings Inspired by an Ancient Epic National Geographic Traveler on Los Angeles March 2, 2006—It's almost Oscar's big night, and a new set of stars is about to become part of the cinematic firmament. But before Joan and Melissa set foot on the scene, learn how film evolved from a flickering novelty to an influential story-telling medium that captures imaginations worldwide. EMAIL NEWSLETTER Photos and News of the Week Get the top photos and news of the week from National Geographic News, plus occasional breaking-news alerts. See Sample >> Please enter a valid email address Thank You! Subscription accepted. An email confirmation will be sent. Privacy Policy MOST VIEWED NEWS PHOTO IN THE NEWS: Pink Iguana Species Discovered Meteorite Triggered Ancient New York Tsunami? TOP TEN DINOSAUR & FOSSIL FINDS: Most Read of 2008 NEWS FEEDS      Get our news delivered directly to your desktop—free. How to Use XML or RSS