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. MOST VIEWED NEWS PICTURES: 2012 Doomsday Myths Debunked 2012: Six End-of-the-World Myths Debunked APOCALYPSE PICTURES: 10 Failed Doomsday Prophecies NEWS FEEDS      Get our news delivered directly to your desktop—free. How to Use XML or RSS