BRITANNICA PROFILES: HOLLYWOOD & MOVIES

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Platform:  WINDOWS & MACINTOSH Publisher:  BRITANNICA Packaging:  JEWEL CASE A new look at the people and history behind the movies 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? 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 latest trends of the international motion picture industry this CD-ROM will entertain and educate both the curious fan and the serious film buff. 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 History of the Motion Picture Trace the history of the medium from the 19th century to the present including the silent years the introduction of color and more. Complete Database of Oscar Winners and Nominees Enjoy quick look-up of past award winners and nominees. Plus Web links magazine articles and additional videos online. System Requirements for Windows Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition 2000 Me XP NT (with Service Pack 5 or higher) Pentium 350 MHz or faster processor 128 MB RAM 75 MB free hard-disk space CD-ROM drive 800x600 resolution 16-bit color Mouse or pointing device Sound card and speakers recommended Printer recommended Internet access recommended System Requirements for MacintoshMacintosh OS 10.2.2 or higher iMac or G3 350 MHz or faster processor 128 MB RAM 75 MB free hard-disk space CD-ROM drive 800x600 resolution millions of colors Mouse or pointing device Sound card and speakers recommended Printer recommended Internet access