It is a conspiracy of the highest order. It could change the direction of civilization.

And it was brought to light with energy-efficient LED spotlights!

The latest Ron Howard Movie, Angels and Demons, employed the LED spotlights crafted by NiLA, a California Cleantech Open alum. The spotlights function pretty much like other spotlights: they focus large quantities of light upon actors. The difference, however, is that LED lights consume far less power and give off less heat. A 24-LED NiLA spotlight consumes 65 watts of power. An equivalent tungsten light would consume 350 watts. It can also cut air conditioning bills by 80 percent.

But more importantly, it keeps actors from getting cranky after several takes. Judi Dench, apparently, is a big fan of these cooler lights.

The lights are also nearly indestructible. (See video here of founder Jim Sanfilipo bashing one against at desk.) It doesn't break. Ordinary spotlights would shatter and let hazardous gases out in the room. The director used these lights to film the car chase that opens Quantum of Solace, the latest James Bond film. The lights were mounted on the back of a motorcycle.