Films
During the past 100 years, advances in modern technology have transformed the media and entertainment industries. Computers create feature- length films with special effects, satellites beam live broadcasts to television sets worldwide and modern printing presses produce up to four million newspapers every day.
Cinema Facts
The feature film was “The story of Kelly gang”, made in Australia in 1906.
The first talkie was “the Jazz Singer”, released in 1927, it starred Al Jolson (1886-1950).
The most expensive film ever produced is Titanic(USA, 1997). It cost an estimated 200 dollar million.
The highest –grossing film at the box office is Titanic (USA,1997). It earned 1835 dollar million.
Oscar facts
The first oscars (Academy Awards) were presented in 1929.Wings (1927) won the “Best Picture” award.
The film nominated for the most Oscars was all about Eve (USA, 1950).It had 14 nominated and won six awards.
Katharine Hepburn and Meryl Streep share the honour of more oscar nominations than any other actor. They have each been nominated 12 times.
Most Oscars Won
Name of the film, year and no.of awards
The Return of the king – 2003 – 11
Titanic -1997-11
Ben-Hur – 1959-11
West Side Story – 1961 -10
The English patient – 1997-9
The last emperor – 1987-9
Gigi 1958-9
Gandhi-1982-8
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