Ever wonder who got the movie special effects industry going? And when? It was Georges Méliès more than a century ago. He started his film studio in Paris in 1896. And he loved playing visual tricks on the audience. A new 5-DVD set encompassing all of his movies is out. It's called "Georges Méliès -- First Wizard of Cinema (1896 to 1913)."
The Smashing Pumpkins' song 'Tonight, Tonight,' featuring images from Méliès films:
Brian Selznick
Children's book author and illustrator Brian Selznick is a fan of Méliès and his work. Selznick's latest book -- "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" -- won the 2008 Caldecott Medal for children's books. He says he became fascinated with Méliès years ago.
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