A citizen of a foreign country, wishing to enter the U.S., generally must first obtain a visa, either a nonimmigrant visa for temporary stay, or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. The type of visa you must have is defined by immigration law, and relates to the purpose of your travel.
How 'Jaws' Became the First Summer Blockbuster. Prior to the wide release of Jaws on June 20, 1975, the filmâs producers were busily readying the global rollout of what would be a defining summer blockbuster.
1898: The First Christmas Movie. Long before Miracle on 34th Street and It's a Wonderful Life, there was Santa Claus. Not only was this the first Christmas movie--it was among the first movies on any topic ever made. George Albert Smith, a British pioneer of filmmaking, produced it in 1898. This short film was a technical marvel of its age: