National Photography Month | Cultural Events | May 1 - May 31
The invention of the camera has been traced back to the work of Ibn al-Haytham, a medieval mathematician, astronomer, and physicist of the Islamic Golden Age. While the effects of a single light passing through a pinhole had been described earlier, Ibn al-Haytham gave the first correct analysis of the camera obscura, including the first ….
Amara Miller (2000) | Birthdays | May 4, 2000
Star Wars icon Carrie Fisher posthumously receives Hollywood Walk of Fame Star (2023) | Award Shows and Ceremonies | May 4, 2023
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce unveils Fisher’s star — the 2,754th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Motion Pictures — near the historic El Capitan Theatre. Actress Billie Lourd, Carrie Fisher’s only daughter, accepts the star on her mother’s behalf.
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Star Wars Day Celebration (2023) | Cultural Events, Experiences, Film Screenings, Signings | May 4, 2023
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will present a Star Wars-inspired May the 4th celebration. This exciting event will include photo ops with R2-D2, hands-on activities related to the Star Wars universe, a 15% discount on select Star Wars merchandise at the Academy Museum Store, and a special 40th anniversary screening of Star Wars: Episode ….