The film industry was born 113 years ago today

The film industry was born exactly 113 years ago today when Auguste and Lousi Lumière patented the cinematograph, a combination movie camera and projector.

There's a great dispute about whether or not the pair invented the device, or if they simply purchased the patent after supposed inventor Lèon Bouly couldn't afford to do so. The reverse doesn't involve Bouly at all and claims that Lousi Lumière conceptualized the equipment, the brothers' factory manufactured it, with the two brothers sharing the patent.

Their first film, which is also considered the very first motion picture ever made, was "Sortie des usines Lumière" ("Workers Leaving the Lumière Factory") in 1894. It debuted on September 28, 1895, at the world's oldest movie theater in La Ciotat, France.

Some high priced Christmas gifts for the avid classic television fan

Well, some lucky classic television fanatics will be receiving unbelievable gifts for Christmas this year. Profiles in History put over 1,200 iconic items from classic and modern television shows and movies up for auction. The items were sold on December 12 and 14 and included memorabilia from some of the greatest shows and movies every. Here's a short list and the price range that it was expected to auction for:

• a Hero Rebel Blaster from "Star Wars" ($20,000-$30,000)

• Lorne Greene, Dan Blocker and Michael Landon’s (Ben, Hoss and Joe Cartwright) 1873 Colt Peacemaker six-shooters from "Bonanza" ($12,000-$15,000 each)

• An original screen-used Energizer Bunny from the classic television commercials of the 1980s and 90s ($5,000-$7,000)

• John Banner’s “Sgt. Schultz” screen-used rifle from "Hogan’s Heroes" ($4,000-$6,000)

• Al Lewis’ Dracula-style tuxedo jacket from "The Munsters" ($3,000-$5,000)

• John L. Jensen’s original painting of Mount Sinai, commissioned in 1955 by Cecil B. DeMille and used in the promotional trailer and documentaries for "The Ten Commandments" ($20,000-$30,000)

• Walt Disney’s personal script for "Cinderella" ($8,000-$12,000)

For the full list visit News-Antique.com or click on the link.