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[ Innovation ]
How the Colorful World of Oz Changed Movies Forever
Reds and yellows and blues, oh my! Remember when Dorothy opened the door to Oz? We’re traveling back in time to discover an amazing innovation that has quite literally changed the world we see today!
18 minutes
[ Innovation ]
Goodbye, Green Screen — Here’s the Tech That’s Changing Film Forever!
Movies have a way of taking us on journeys we could not have gone on without them. Now, those journeys just got a whole lot more real! We’re traveling to a galaxy far far away and discovering an other-worldly way of storytelling for at-home audiences everywhere!
7 minutes
[ Culture ]
The Perfect COVID Outing: Welcome Back to the Drive-In!
Looking for a socially distanced activity that is fun, family-friendly, and safe? Find a good parking spot and let us guide you through a flashback under the stars that will leave you feeling hopeful—no matter what decade you live in!
16 minutes
[ Innovation ]
The Fascinating History Behind Some of Your Favorite Movies!
By Sam Burns
What do giant stag beetles have to do with Wallace & Gromit, King Kong, or The Nightmare Before Christmas? The answer is a surprising trip down memory lane to the wonderful land of stop motion animation! Trust us, you’ll want to hear this wild tale!
9 minutes
[ Culture ]
The Largest, Most Viewed Paintings In the World That No One Knows About
What’s your favorite old movie? Chances are there’s one character that connects all of our beloved old films. They are always there, we just never noticed. Any guesses who it is?
18 minutes
[ Creativity ]
Explore the “Uncanny Valley” Through the World of Special Effects!
Did you know there is a fascinating reason why some special effects leave people cold (even queazy) and others transform our reality? This is the result of an effect called “the uncanny valley”. Here is the fun and wonder in all that!
7 minutes
Hop on the Hollywood Science Hotline
Faulty science plaguing your movie? Give the Hollywood science hotline a call for some help! Here’s the power of science and entertainment at its best!
15 minutes
[ Animals ]
Sharks: Do We Really Need Them?
By Dr. Lynda
Since 1975, when the movie “Jaws” came out, the word “shark” has been equated with fear and loathing. But is that a fair assessment… and what happens if they’re gone? Find out with today’s fascinating EWC insights. (Our research even surprised us!)
