IMDB is turning 19....as said by their CEO
"You might wonder how it is possible for IMDb to be 19 since the first web browser wasn't really available until 1991. Well, on October 17th in 1990 I published a series of scripts which allowed you to search a lists of credits collected by a wonderful USENET group called "rec.arts.movies". Though the naming was still four years off, the IMDb was, in essence, born. Below this open letter is a bit more history about the site, for those interested.
Suffice it to say, however, that since that time IMDb has become more than a list of searchable credits. On top of this bedrock of data we've recently added thousands of full-length feature films and TV episodes which our users can watch for free. We have launched NewsDesk, (which allows news partners to add their news feeds to our site), individual pages for characters, plot synopses, FAQs, parental guides, and many, many more features. We now enjoy the patronage of over 57 million movie and TV lovers each month.
Meanwhile our IMDb Pro service continues to help industry professionals make better business and creative decisions, we help filmmakers and festivals promote and distribute their work with Withoutabox and provide the best box-office information with Box Office Mojo.
But the heart and soul of IMDb remains the users and contributors who keep us on our toes and keep the data coming. We share your passion as we share this anniversary celebration with you.
Our great thanks,
Col Needham
Founder & CEO