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Book SynopsisA new hardback photography book documenting the making of the 1986 smash hit movie. Aliens: The Set Photography reveals a unique new perspective on the making of James Cameron's film, capturing the director, cast and crew as their bring the second action-packed instalment of the Alien saga to the big screen. Features brand-new insights and memories from Carrie Henn (Newt) and Jenette Goldstein (Private Vasquez).Trade Review“A lush loveletter to an essential genre film” - Coming Soon gift guide“Chock full of rare photographs from the production and gives you a very special glimpse into the game-changing action film.” - Joblo gift guide“A definite delight” - Fangirl Nation “Seriously, this is an awesome read.” - Aint It Cool News“If you’ve read any of my other book reviews on some of the previously released Titan art books, you’ll know I’m a big fan of their quality and attention to detail. This entry is no exception, compiling some fantastic, never-before-seen images from the making of Aliens.” - Film Pulse“Reminds fans of the book why they love “Aliens” and offers some new angles on a classic production” - Roger Ebert.com“If you’ve read any of my other book reviews on some of the previously released Titan art books, you’ll know I’m a big fan of their quality and attention to detail. This entry is no exception, compiling some fantastic, never-before-seen images from the making of Aliens.” - Film Pulse “The lush tome delivers exactly what it promises, collecting a wealth of fascinating high resolution images that reveal the wizard behind Cameron’s curtain, effectively dividing the shots between “on set” and “behind the scenes” so one walks away with an even deeper appreciation of the magnitude and ambition of the project.” - Coming Soon.net“if you love the ALIEN universe, and especially this sequel, Aliens: The Set Photography will make a nice addition to your collection” - Cool Ass Cinema “A must-have book” - Horrortalk“If you want incredible images...this is the book for you” - Ravenous Monster“A must for fans of Aliens and the entire Alien franchise” - Borg.com“Every major sequence is detailed and catalogued in this book and the behind the scenes pictures help articulate the varied technologies used to make this film happen, from spaceship and alien planet models to the Alien suit actors would wear to the dummy’s created of the actors.” - Adventures In Poor Taste“If you’re cinema buff and ALIENS fans then the ALIENS – The Set Photography artbook is what you need to buy and put into your library collection.” - Retrenders“The book’s construction is top-notch, so it’ll look fantastic and expensive in your library or coffee table” - Entertainment Buddha“Fans couldn’t have wished for anything better” - VG Blogger “A must have” - Geek Dad“Aliens: The Set Photography will appeal to fans of the Alien franchise, and fans of the film industry in general” - Geeks of Doom“The behind-the-scenes photos are, of course, unique and sometimes unsettling, and author Simon Ward offers a number of insightful tidbits.” - The Film Stage “If you have Alien/Aliens fans in your life this is a great book to buy for them” - Entertainment Buddha gift guide “A visual testament to the ingenuity and creativity of all involved in Aliens, from actors, designers and director alike.” - Project Fandom "As a horror and sci-fi junkie and big fan of the Alien universe, Aliens: The Set Photography has definitely earned a place on my coffee table." - Cinema Sentries

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Book SynopsisThis book provides an insider’s view for anyone looking to understand family offices as well as how to best serve and advise them. Veteran practitioners William I. Woodson and Edward V. Marshall offer a thorough guide to family offices: why wealthy families create them, what they do, and how to manage them effectively.Trade ReviewThis book will quickly become an essential read for anyone looking to understand more fully the little recognized but increasingly important world of family offices. William I. Woodson and Edward V. Marshall thoroughly explore the major aspects of a family office from the perspective of the various constituents. At the same time, they reveal the countless subtleties and intricacies of these complex organizations operating at the intersection of family, business, and investing. Combining a case study approach with well-researched background information helps enlighten the reader about both the theoretical and practical aspects of the modern family office. -- Paul Carbone, president and managing partner, Pritzker Private CapitalThe definitive guide to a fast-growing, highly diverse, and poorly understood domain of finance—a must-read for those seeking a holistic view of the investment side of the capital markets and an in-depth exploration of key strategic and organizational issues facing family offices. -- Ingo Walter, Seymour Milstein Chair in Finance, Corporate Governance, and Ethics Emeritus, New York UniversityFamily offices are living entities that evolve and develop to encompass each new challenge. Woodson and Marshall present the family office not as an abstraction but as a vehicle to respond to those special challenges that face a family when they accumulate wealth. This book is easily accessible for students, advisers, and family members who want to understand family offices in all their diversity. -- Dennis Jaffe, author of Borrowed from Your Grandchildren: The Evolution of 100-Year Family EnterprisesThis book provides a rare and expert glimpse into the inner workings of a family office. Unlike most books on this topic, it focuses on how and why family offices are put together and run effectively. Combined with a detailed case study format, this book is one of a kind, a must-read for all family offices. -- Rick Ross, global chair, Hotels and Leisure Group, and cochair, Family Office and High Net Worth Sector, DentonsWoodson and Marshall provide a comprehensive overview of the various functions family offices can perform and how to set them up effectively. As someone who advises and invests on behalf of family offices, this work fills a critical void. Family office advisers, other business practitioners, and aspiring students alike will find great value in this book. An essential read. -- Chad Sweet, CEO and cofounder, Chertoff CapitalThe [authors] have triumphantly raised the bar in analyzing how those who want to set up, work in, and manage family offices should set about these tasks. * Family Wealth Report *The Family Office is a "must-have" for college library School of Business collections, highly recommended. * Midwest Book Review *Table of ContentsForeword Acknowledgments Disclaimer Introduction Section One: Formation 1. Types 2. Services 3. Leadership and Staffing Section Two: Services 4. Finance 5. Lifestyle 6. Investments 7. Risk Management 8. Philanthropy 9. Next Generation Section Three: Governance 10. Communications and Planning 11. Structures 12. Succession and Leadership Insights Section Four: Industry Data and Resources 13. The Numbers Conclusion Appendix Glossary Notes Index

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Book SynopsisAn in-depth look at the making of Star Trek: Picard, a three-season spin-off of Star Trek: The Next Generation, and a must-have for all Star Trek fans.Star Trek: Picard stars Patrick Stewart, reprising his role as Jean-Luc Picard from Star Trek: The Next Generation. The book explores each of the three separate season-long narratives, which tell the story of Picard in later years, as he is brought out of retirement on his family chateau to face old enemies such as the Borg, take command of a new starship, and ultimately reconcile with his past.New characters such as Doctor Jurati (Alison Pill), Cristóbal Rios (Santiago Cabrera), Soji (Isa Briones) and Elnor (Evan Evagora) feature alongside appearances by old enemies and friends, such as Will Riker (Jonathan Frakes), Deanna Troi (Marina Sirtis), the Borg Queen (Annie Wersching), Guinan (Whoopi Goldberg), Data (Brent Spiner), and Q (John de Lancie). Season 3 sees a full-scal

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Book SynopsisThe official guide to the film artistry of Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Forty years ago, Star Trek: The Motion Picture brought Kirk, Spock, and the Enterprise crew to the big screen and changed the course of the Star Trek franchise. Now, celebrate this landmark anniversary by discovering the visual artistry that made this an enduring science fiction classic. For the first time ever, explore archival material created by legendary Star Trek collaborators, including Robert Abel, Syd Mead, Ralph McQuarrie, Andrew Probert, and Ken Adams.Trade Review"Absolutely stunning' - StarTrek.com“Good reading for your favorite diehard Star Trek fan” - Borg.com “A feast for fans” - Comingsoon.net“A much-needed look into the heart of Star Trek: The Motion Picture, at the real human adventure that brought the movie to life” - Trek Movie “A veritable treasure trove of Trek lore and production information... providing a wondrous opportunity to reassess a first instalment all too often forgot” - Adventures in Poor Taste “A fully-realized history of the oft-misunderstood classic film that paved the way for Trek’s ongoing (and seemingly never-ending) legacy” - Trekcore“This close look at the film’s design may serve to inspire some newfound respect for the Enterprise’s first big-screen jaunt” - The Film Stage

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Book SynopsisA complete and in-depth look at the art of the newest Star Trek trilogy. Covering the creation of Star Trek (2009), Star Trek Into Darkness and Star Trek Beyond, this lavish art book contains never-before-seen concept art and designs, as well as interviews with the key creatives who helped bring these exciting movies to life on the big screen.Trade Review“a lavish art book” - Kirkus Reviews“A beautiful book that'll give you tons of insight into the design of everything in the newest Star Trek films.” - Adventures in Poor Taste“a fantastic movie companion” Gamers Sphere“an excellent addition to any Star Trek fan’s reference collection” - Trek Core

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Book SynopsisThis is an intimate account of the rise, fall and rise again in show business of Hollywood giant and legendary 'bad boy' Robert Evans. He spares no-one, least of all himself, in this revealing chronicle.

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Book SynopsisCelebrate the hit, cult-favourite 80s classic, Ghostbusters, with this stunning compendium of original poster art. Celebrating the spectacularly spooky Ghostbusters universe, this 192-page hardcover book features a treasure trove of exclusive artwork inspired by the hit films, TV shows and comics. Bringing together artists from animation, comics, fine art, and beyond, this book spotlights more than 250 illustrators from throughout the world, all contributing previously unseen art to this comprehensive collection. Released to coincide with the 35th anniversary of the original Ghostbusters movie, there's no better way to celebrate the supernatural saga than with this unique art book.

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Book SynopsisAn exceptionally unique look at the development of the newest film from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Strange World! The Art of Strange World highlights the stunning artwork from the film’s creation—including character designs, storyboards, color scripts, and much more—and features exclusive interviews from the creative team along with behind-the-scenes details. The next in this fan-favorite, collectible series of Art Of titles, this book is the perfect gift for Disney fans, animation students, film buffs, and more. EXCLUSIVE BEHIND-THE-SCENES DETAILS: Fans will want to delve into and explore this new Walt Disney Animation Studios film through production art, stories, and making-of details exclusive to this book. PART OF THE FAN-FAVORITE SERIES: The collectible Art Of series from Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar is perfect for animation enthusiasts, filmmakers, students, and fans of Disney alike. Add it to the shelf with other books like The Art of Encanto, The Art of Raya and the Last Dragon, and The Art of Frozen. Copyright © 2022 Disney Enterprises, Inc.. All rights reserved.

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Book SynopsisAmy Ratcliffe’s The Art of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is the only book to provide an inside look at the magic behind the themed lands at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, documenting the art and innovations that led to the creation of Galaxy’s Edge.Introduction by Disney Imagineer Scott Trowbridge Featuring hundreds of full-color concept artworks, sketches, blueprints, photographs, and more, this book reveals Walt Disney Imagineering’s creative process behind the popular attraction from a galaxy far, far away.Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge invites guests to explore Black Spire Outpost, located on the remote Outer Rim planet Batuu—a spaceport bustling with First Order and Resistance activity where guests can interact with droids, creatures, and fan-favorite characters. Alongside Black Spire Outpost’s vibrant cantina and marketplace, a new and original score composed byTrade Review“A stunning tribute…Paging through this will be the next best thing to actually setting foot in the Black Spire Outpost.” * Buzzfeed *

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Book SynopsisIt's been over thirty-five years since the irrepressible Fraggles first hit the screen in the beloved children's television hit Fraggle Rock. Created by the legendary Jim Henson, along with Michael K. Frith, Jerry Juhl, Duncan Kenworthy, and Jocelyn Stevenson, Fraggle Rock remains a favorite of fans to this day. This delightful volume tells the incredible story of the bighearted show that helped instill open-minded values in a whole generation of viewers. Fraggle Rock: The Ultimate Visual History follows the show's creation, from early concepts to the incredible puppetry that brought the unforgettable characters, such as Gobo, Red, and Mokey, to life. Exclusive interviews with Stevenson, Frith, Kenworthy, and several other major contributors reveal fascinating, exclusive insights that take the reader further into Jim Henson's world than ever before. Featuring a wealth of rare concept art and behind-the-scenes photographs from the archives of The Jim Henson Company, Fraggle Rock: The Ultimate Visual History is the definitive look at one of the best-loved television shows of all time.

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Book SynopsisRediscover Todd Phillips' Joker with this deluxe edition of the screenplay. Experience an original vision of the infamous DC villain in this origin story infused with, but distinctly outside, the character's more traditional mythologies. The acclaimed and evocative cinematic depiction of Arthur Fleck's descent into madness is a soulful, allegorical character study that continues to captivate Batman fans and movie lovers alike. Now you can revisit and explore the narrative at your own pace with this unique and exclusive edition of the Academy Award-nominated screenplay. Complete with film stills, this book definitively chronicles the vision of screenwriters Todd Phillips and Scott Silver as they reimagined this notorious DC Super-Villain.

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Book SynopsisWhere are the friends? Are they hiding in Monica’s apartment? Drinking coffee at Central Perk? Maybe at the beach house? Find all your favorite friends in fifteen unique settings—plus additional items and accessories—within this original and officially licensed search-and-find activity book. Search for the beloved cast of Friends in more than a dozen fun scenes within this original officially licensed search-and-find activity book inspired by the most iconic settings from the show, including Central Perk, all the friends' apartments, Estelle's office, Joey's TV studio set, and more. This book also invites you to look for additional items and accessories within each illustration. Can you spot Ross’s keyboards? The Mac and C.H.E.E.S.E. robot? Or Marcel the monkey? Good luck! Copyright © 2023 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. FRIENDS and all related characters and elements © & &trade

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Book SynopsisBishop Budde's address stands as a calm but resonant call for compassion in an increasingly vicious and punitive political culture.

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Book SynopsisCelebrate the 40th Anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back, the fan-favorite Star Wars movie, with this deluxe special edition dedicated to the making of the iconic film. Inside its pages is an in-depth look at how George Lucas expanded the saga with new environments such as Hoth and Cloud City, and new characters like Lando Calrissian, Boba Fett, and Yoda. It also includes comments from the cast and crew involved in the making of the film, including Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and Carrie Fisher. See how scenes such as the Rebels battle against the AT-ATs was created and learn more about how Luke Skywalker's battle against Darth Vader was filmed in a must-have item for every Star Wars fans collection!

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Book SynopsisThe official retrospective for the British cinematic masterpiece The Third Man, directed by Carol Reed, written by Graham Greene, and starring Joseph Cotton and Orson Welles, on its 75th anniversary.

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Book SynopsisOfficial retrospective hardback book telling the story of the making of Total Recall (1990), including interviews with cast and crew and featuring behind-the-scenes photography from the shoot.In 1990, after years of lurking in development hell, Total Recall was finally released. In the creative hands of renowned director Paul Verhoeven, this thrilling, intriguing, and occasionally violent sci-fi action movie, adapted from the Philip K Dick short story We Can Remember It For You Wholesale, more than justified its huge budget by becoming a massive worldwide box-office hit.“Get ready for a surprise!” as this lavish hardback book presents the full story of the making of this remarkable film. Incredible concept art and behind-the-scenes photography sheds new light on the production, while new interviews with key cast and crew capture their experiences on the notoriously difficult shoot in the Mexican heat. An in-depth look at the makin

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Book SynopsisThe Backstreets is an astonishing novel by a preeminent contemporary Uyghur author who was disappeared by the Chinese state. Perhat Tursun follows an unnamed Uyghur man who comes to the capital of Xinjiang. Seeking to escape the pain and poverty of the countryside, he finds only cold stares and rejection.Trade ReviewNamed a Best Book of 2022 by The New Yorker * The New Yorker *Close to a perfect work of art. -- Ed Park * The Atlantic *The Backstreets is an agonizing testimony to the anti-Uyghur policies and prejudices that led to [Tursun and the co-translator's] disappearances. It is also good writing of the sort that makes me feel like somebody has wrenched my head 90 degrees to the left: It's both clear and disorienting, an utterly new way of describing the world. -- Lily Meyer * NPR Books *Visceral and often disorientating, The Backstreets illustrates the painful effects of racism and exclusion. It is a strange and devastating novel, a portrait of what it means to become a second-class citizen in your homeland. * The Economist *The Backstreets is undoubtedly an important political document, but it is, most of all, a significant addition to the canon of outsider literature. -- Sam Sacks * Wall Street Journal *Poignant and disturbing . . . Life as a persecuted minority colours the book, but Tursun breaks loose of narrow victimhood. The Backstreets is a compelling read in its own right. -- Cindy Yu * The Spectator *A startling literary document of urban alienation. * The New Yorker *The Backstreets is a politically charged, emotional novel about the impacts of prejudice, industrial city life, and desolation on China’s Uyghur people. It is a major literary event that is honest in its portrayal of oppression. -- Monica Carter * Foreword Reviews, starred review *[A] slight, sorrowful, tone-perfect novel . . . Tursun’s novel sings with a kind of lyrical despair and anomie, all rendered with sensual depth and persuasiveness. -- Tom Sandborn * Vancouver Sun *There are many political – and perhaps ethical – reasons why The Backstreets deserves a wide readership. But above these should be an appreciation of its literary merits, not least of which are its sustained tone and imagery (well conveyed by Darren Byler and his co-translator). -- Nick Holdstock * Times Literary Supplement *One of The Millions' Most Anticipated Books of 2022 * The Millions *The publication of Perhat Tursun's The Backstreets, together with Darren Byler's illuminating introduction, is a landmark event in English-language world literature. Tursun's narration of the life of an Uyghur office worker in Ürümchi is unforgettable and quietly mindblowing. The style, mood, and scope are evocative of Camus (or maybe of an alternative Camus who wrote from an Algerian perspective), while still feeling utterly distinctive and unprecedented. A triumph. -- Elif Batuman, author of The IdiotWryly intelligent, acutely receptive to the sounds and smells of the life around him, but also half crazy, convinced that the universe is bombarding him with messages in a code he cannot read, and—finally—subjected to the casual contempt of his Han Chinese masters, Perhat Tursun's young hero gives us a darkly poetic record of a struggle to make sense of a world of oppression. A brave and heartrending book. -- J. M. Coetzee, recipient of the Nobel PrizeTursun, as rendered into English by Byler and Anonymous, writes with the ease and confidence of some of the greatest philosophical and absurdist writers of the twentieth century. -- Lauren Bo * Asymptote *The tragedy of the Uyghurs deserves nothing less than this absolutely brilliant and penetrating book. It is a moral imperative for readers to understand what is happening to this besieged population, and Perhat Tursun's prose is worthy of Kafka's. -- Gary Shteyngart, author of Our Country Friends: A NovelIf there ever is a work of literature that captures the existential condition of presently intensifying settler colonization of an indigenous city, it is Perhat Tursun’s short, masterful novel The Backstreets. This beautifully translated novel should be on the reading list for every conscientious person and adopted for world literature classes on high school, college, and graduate levels. -- Shu-mei Shih, University of California, Los AngelesA fierce and brave cry of moral repugnance. -- Bill Marx * The Arts Fuse *A modernist masterpiece about life in China’s Muslim heartland. -- Bradley Jardine * Coda Story *Tursun constructs a psychoanalytical auto-fictional biography of a city at the borders of the Chinese state, showing us the ordinary alienation and the mundane repression Uyghur bodies are subjected to in their everyday life. . .The existence of this text in English is a truly luminous event for world literature. -- Serena De Marchi * Cha: An Asian Literary Journal *A remarkable work. -- John Alvey * The Modern Novel *[A]n excellent work and a pleasure to read. In a relatively short novel, the writer manages to express a people’s plight wrapped up in a story of a walk, and in the pollution that surrounds the walker. -- Tony Malone * Tony's Reading List *[A] disturbing, socially vital work of literature... -- Anita Felicelli * Words Without Borders *[D]isorienting, disturbing, evoking a swirl of feelings in the reader. -- Emily Walz * Washington Independent Review of Books *Given its author’s disappearance, The Backstreets will inevitably be received as a totem to the Uyghurs, first and foremost. It is that. But it is also more: a rare book that stands out because of the oppressive intensity of its narrative style, one reminiscent of the modernist writers (Dostoevsky, Camus, Freud) . . . At the same time, it carves out a distinctive voice that is uniquely bleak and beautiful. -- Luke Hallam * The Guardian *The Backstreets reads like a mash-up between Kafka and David Lynch. -- Tom Bowden * The Book Beat *A work of creative genius that takes as its theme the homelessness many Uyghurs feel as strangers in their own land. -- Yangyang Cheng * The Nation *This is a hugely important novel both as an excellent work of narrative art and as the encapsulation of the plight of an imperiled, suppressed ethnic group and its culture. Its translator, Darren Byler, should be loudly applauded for rendering this key text into lucid, well-judged English and bringing it to a global audience, as should his anonymous Uyghur co-translator. -- Oliver Dixon * World Literature Today *One of my favourite novels of recent times. -- Nilanjana Roy * Financial Times *Table of ContentsIntroductionThe Backstreets

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Book SynopsisThis book is for working film/TV professionals and students alike. If you''re a line producer, production manager, production supervisor, assistant director or production coordinator--the book has everything you''ll need (including all the forms, contracts, releases and checklists) to set up and run a production--from finding a production office to turning over delivery elements. Even if you know what you''re doing, you will be thrilled to find everything you need in one place. If you''re not already working in film production, but think you''d like to be, read the book -- and then decide. If you choose to pursue this career path, you''ll know what to expect, you''ll be prepared, and you''ll be ten steps ahead of everyone else just starting out. New topics and information in the fourth edition include:* Low-budget independent films, including documentaries and shorts* Information specific to television production and commercials* The industry''s commitment to go Trade ReviewPraise for previous editions:"Concise and complete, book is a how-to, how-not-to, where-to-find, where-to-go and what-to-do on filmmaking. A must for novices." - Variety "...practical, accessible and essential reference for novice filmmakers, and is highly recommended resource for even the more experienced movie producer." - Bookwatch "Do you want to save time? The Complete Film Production Handbook is a comprehensive review of everything relating to production management you thought you knew. This valuable collection of charts, forms, instructions, and guidelines is a must for producers, production managers, assistant directors, cinema students, and the industry as a whole. If you want to be up-to-date, this is a must-have handbook." - Howard Kazanjian, producer: Raiders of the Lost Ark, Return of the Jedi, Demolition Man "For anyone entering film production management, this book is a must own." Jay Roewe, Vice President of Production, HBO Films "I've recommended Eve's production handbook to several people in this industry as well as purchased copies for my employees here at MGM. I strongly recommend this latest edition." - Robert E. Relyea, President-Production, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios "Based on her hands-on experience, Eve has compiled a remarkably well-researched and up-to-date guide to the complexities of motion picture production. The Complete Film Production Handbook serves as an essential resources and invaluable tool for the film professional or student." -Ron Lynch, Executive Vide President of Production, Universal Pictures"Eve has written two books on film, The Complete Film Production Handbook and Hollywood Drive, both of which have been very well received. The production manual is in its fourth edition and is used through the industry and at university around the country."--Studio City MagazineTable of ContentsIntroduction; The Production Team & Who Does What; Pre-production; Establishing Company Policies; Insurance Requirements; Working With Vendors, Negotiating Deals & Saving Money; Setting Up Production Files; Deal Memos; Unions and Guilds; Talent; Standard Production Forms & Formats; Clearances & Release Forms; A Guide to Music Clearance; Safety; Locations; Distant Location; Foreign Location; Miscellaneous Production Forms; Wrap; Immigration, Customs & Visa Information; Visual Effects; Interactive; A Little Post Production; Creating Your Own Niche; Index of Forms

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Book Synopsis"Bond. James Bond." The iconic line from James Bond's first big-screen scene has been endlessly quoted and imitated since, and the memorable dialogue and witty one-liners stand alongside the glamorous locations, breath-taking stunts and creative gadgets as one of the many reasons the films are so beloved the world over. The Wit & Wisdom of James Bond includes the very best quotes, quips and pearls of wisdom from all 25 films. From "Shocking. Positively shocking," to "Choose your next witticism carefully, Mr Bond. It may be your last," (Goldfinger) this official book collects the greatest killer one-liners from the world's most famous "licensed troubleshooter", as well as M, Q, Moneypenny, Bond villains and more.

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Book SynopsisMargaret Rutherford was without a doubt one of Britain’ s best-loved comic actresses. But behind the kindly, serene front Rutherford presented to the world lay a life of trauma and repeated nervous breakdown – the legacy of the legacy of family tragedy that saw her father murder her grandfather during a bout of mental illness and her depressive mother later kill herself. Andy Merriman’ s acclaimed biography intrigued and shocked readers with these revelations when it was published in hardback. Now out in paperback, it is also a portrait of one of our most individual actresses. Rutherford appeared in such thoroughly English classics as Blithe Spirit, The importance of Being Earnest, Passport to Pimlico and I’ m All Right, Jack! But above all she was Miss Marple, in four films – and entirely created for the screen the role of Agatha Christie’ s elderly and fearless private detective that subsequent actresses like Joan Hickson and Geraldine McEwan have continued. Rutherford first played Miss Marple at the age of 70, and insisted on wearing her own clothes to feel right in the part. Above all, this was a vulnerable woman whom no-one failed to like and respect, notable again and again for quiet acts of kindness, whose life story has great appeal to everyone who appreciates both classic English comedy and simple human decency.Trade Review‘...Madness, murder, suicide and odd sexual arrangements... An eccentric, delightful surprise.’`Merriman paints a fascinating picture of Margaret's emergence as a national treasure''[A] splendid biography'‘ ...Madness, murder, suicide and odd sexual arrangements... An eccentric, delightful surprise.’ `Merriman paints a fascinating picture of Margaret's emergence as a national treasure' '[A] splendid biography'

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Book SynopsisBicycle Thieves (Ladri di biciclette, 1948) is unarguably one of the most important films in the history of cinema. It is also one of the most beguiling, moving and (apparently) simple pieces of narrative ever made. The film tells the story of one man and his son, as they search fruitlessly through the streets of Rome for his stolen bicycle; the bicycle which had offered the possibility of escape from the poverty and humiliation of long-term unemployment. One of a cluster of extraordinary films to come out of post-war, post-Fascist Italy  - loosely labelled ''neorealist'' Bicycle Thieves won an Oscar in 1949, topped the first Sight and Sound poll of the best films of all time in 1952 and has been hugely influential throughout world cinema ever since. It remains a necessary point of reference for any cinematic engagement with the labyrinthine experience of the modern city, the travails of poverty in the contemporary world, the c

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Book SynopsisRogue One: A Star Wars Story - The Official Mission Debrief presents an all-encompassing guide to the hugely successful movie, with unprecedented access to the making of the film, its stars, its crew and its stunning landscapes. Relive the latest movie in the world's biggest franchise over and over again. A must for any fan of Star Wars.

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Book SynopsisFrom its first publication in 1992, Men, Women, and Chain Saws has offered a groundbreaking perspective on the creativity and influence of horror cinema since the mid-1970s. Investigating the popularity of the low-budget tradition, Carol Clover looks in particular at slasher, occult, and rape-revenge films. Although such movies have been traditionaTrade Review"[A] brilliant analysis of gender and its disturbances in modern horror films... Bubbling away beneath Clover's multi-faceted readings of slasher, occult, and rape-revenge films is the question of what the viewer gets out of them... [She] argues that most horror films are obsessed with feminism, playing out plots which climax with an image of (masculinized) female power and offering visual pleasures which are organized not around a mastering gaze, but around a more radical "victim-identified' look."--Linda Ruth Williams, Sight and Sound "Carol Clover's compelling [book] challenges simplistic assumptions about the relationship between gender and culture... She suggests that the "low tradition' in horror movies possesses positive subversive potential, a space to explore gender ambiguity and transgress traditional boundaries of masculinity and femininity."--Andrea Walsh, The Boston Globe "Clover makes a convincing case for studying the pulp-pop excesses of 'exploitation' horror as a reflection of our psychic times."--Misha Berson, San Francisco Chronicle "Clover actually bothers (as few have done before) to go into the theaters, to sit with the horror fans, and to watch how they respond to what appears on screen."--Wendy Lesser, Washington Post "In her reading of both particular horror films and of film and gender theory, Clover does what every cultural critic hopes to: she calls into question our habits of seeing."--Ramona Naddaff, Artforum "Clover, takes the most extreme genre, horror flicks, seriously. There is no condescension in this significant and probing discussion of psychology and sexuality and their role in lurid fantasy."--Desmond Ryan, Philadelphia Inquirer "Fascinating, Clover has shown how the allegedly naive makers of crude films have done something more schooled directors have difficulty doing - creating females with whom male veiwers are quite prepared to identify with on the most profound levels"--The Modern Review "It's easy to see why this book is considered such a landmark in film analysis."--Rod Lott, Flick AttackTable of ContentsPreface to the Princeton Classics Edition ix Acknowledgements xv Introduction: Carrie and the Boys 3 Chapter 1 Her Body, Himself 21 Chapter 2 Opening Up 65 Chapter 3 Getting Even 114 Chapter 4 The Eye of Horror 166 Afterword 231 Films Cited 237 Works Cited 243 Index 255

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Book SynopsisExplore the epic art of Pacific Rim Uprising, the highly anticipated follow-up to the 2013 monster hit. The Art and Making of Pacific Rim Uprising takes readers behind the scenes and back into the heart of the epic battle between Kaiju and Jaegers. Showcasing the brilliant concept art behind the film and immersing fans in the creation of a true sci-fi epic, this book will be the ultimate exploration of one of the most anticipated films of 2018. Directed by Steven S. DeKnight, (Angel, Smallville, Daredevil), Pacific Rim Uprising stars John Boyega (Star Wars: The Force Awakens), Scott Eastwood (The Fate of the Furious), and newcomer Cailee Spaeny.

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Book SynopsisFilm analysis made easy. Build your students' confidence in their language abilities and help them develop the skills needed to critique their chosen work: putting it into context, understanding the themes and director's technique, as well as specialist terminology.Breaking down each scene, character and theme in Intouchables (Untouchables), this accessible guide will enable your students to understand the historical and social context of the film and give them the critical and language skills needed to write a successful essay.- Strengthen language skills with relevant grammar, vocab and writing exercises throughout- Aim for top marks by building a bank of textual examples and quotes to enhance exam response- Build confidence with knowledge-check questions at the end of every chapter- Revise effectively with pages of essential vocabulary and key mind maps throughout- Feel prepared for exams with advice on how to write an essay, plus sample essay questions, two levels of model answers and examiner commentary

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Book SynopsisCelebrate the 40th anniversary of those heroes in a half-shell with this updated edition of the bestselling Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Ultimate Visual History featuring a wealth of additional content, including new chapters on Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Last Ronin, andTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.

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Book SynopsisTreat your friends, family, and crew with Firefly: The Big Damn Cookbook. Featuring over 70 recipes inspired by Joss Whedon's cult TV show and illustrated with gorgeous full-color photography, you’ll never have to settle for protein blocks again. Explore new and fan-favorite foods from across the 'Verse, including: - Mudder's milk - Simon's protein birthday cake - Zoe's 'Wife Soup' - Ice planets - Fresh bao - Southdown Abbey couscous - Gunpowder gimlet - Fruity oaty bars - Mama Reynold's shoofly pie ...and more. The Big Damn Cookbook will keep you and your fellow Browncoats well fed even on your longest smuggling runs.Trade Review"a delight to browse through and inspiring to plan menus with -- making it an ideal and unreservedly recommended addition to personal, family, and community library cookbook collections!"-Midwest Book Review"Firefly: The Big Damn Cookbook is full of recipes ready to make you a big damn hero at any table. Written with an enthusiast’s eye for detail, this cookbook will bring joy to any fan’s kitchen and delight to any palate. Shiny. " -Foreword Magazine“a perfect gift for the Firefly fan who loves to cook” - Fangirl Nation“a treasure trove of knowledge about the ‘Verse, in addition to just being a damn good cookbook” - Adventures in Poor Taste “oh, what an utterly rewarding book this is!...a love letter to the Firefly fan, digging up recipes even obliquely mentioned in the series and film for our delectation” - The Frumious Consortium “a tantalizing new kitchen essential to help satiate your mealtime needs” - SYFY “smartly arranged with enticing photographs that will prompt you to want to make everything” - Borg.com “Recipes from each crew member will bring you right into Serenity’s homey kitchen area...written in the character’s authentic voice” - BookRiot “I fully expected this to be more fandom than food and I was 100% wrong. Everything I’ve made from it so far, from Shepard Book’s Chicken Skewers, to saffron rice pudding, to pumpkin bao has been absolutely delicious” - BookRiot“We're always looking for ways to dive back into the world of cancelled-too-soon Firefly, and this cookbook is a particularly fun way to do so” - Den of Geek “Presents loads of in-world and tie-in content with recipes that will make you feel like you’re eating all over the ‘verse” - Borg.com

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Book SynopsisThe star of some of the most beloved films of Hollywood's golden age--including Bullitt, The Great Escape, and The Magnificent Seven--Steve McQueen's unflappably roguish persona earned him the nickname "The King of Cool" and the highest salary of any movie star of his time. Marshall Terrill's new book draws on more than five decades of media coverage, memorabilia, and research to serve up a slew of quotations straight from the mouth of the man himself. Steve McQueen in His Own Words lets us hear directly from this iconoclastic actor through a wide array of sources: interviews, published articles, personal letters and audiotapes, providing an intimate view of McQueen as an actor, filmmaker, racer, pilot, husband, and family man. Accompanying the hundreds of quotes are an equally impressive number of photos, illustrations, personal documents, and memorabilia, many of which are published here for the first time. Steve McQueen in His Own Words paints a portrait of a complex, contradictory man who managed to become one of the greatest icons in cinema history while never sacrificing the passions and beliefs that drove him.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Written with careful precision and breadth. . . chronicling a rich, 100-year history of handmade moviemaking in which artists similarly trespass into other areas of creative practice." * Los Angeles Review of Books *"Gregory Zinman’s excellent new book on movies made (or remade) through the direct, often tactile engagement of artists and their filmstrips, video-feedback loops, and myriad other animated oozes and vibrant viscosities, Making Images Move: Handmade Cinema and the Other Arts is everything one wants in this age of over-scribbling at the margins of cinema. Lucid, smart, but entirely readable, and compellingly illuminated with color illustrations of the wonders it describes." * Cinema Scope Magazine *"Devoid of zeitgeisty romanticizations of the analog, Gregory Zinman's Making Images Move presents a defiant yet clear-eyed alternative history of the origins of cinema. . . . Zinman's prose sparkles in recounting artists' use of chemicals, bodily fluids, and elements like wind and water, which often render celluloid fragile or ephemeral." * Film Comment *"Zinman’s is the book perched on our balconies. It is worth way more than two in the bush. That’s the great thing about books that are also birds. Their singleness multiplies in hands that hold them. Running fingers through their feathered figures to thread additional ones in responds to their song." * Critical Inquiry *"Zinman explores the history of camera-less filmmaking in an exciting intervention that ennobles an underdiscussed mode of film production and challenges our very conception of what constitutes a 'movie.' . . . A groundbreaking immersion into a previously uncelebrated filmmaking practice." * Historical Journal of Film, Radio and Television *"Rather than manifesting a site of contestation between painting, film, sculpture, or photography, Making Images Move espouses the handmade's medium-collaborative impulse through material investigations of light in time. . . . Though Zinman situates the return to craft as a response to mass digitization, the current pandemic transfigures Zinman's politics of handmade joy into something almost elegiac, as even the possibility of direct artistic experience remains untenable." * Millennium Film Journal *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgments Introduction A Shadow History of the Moving Image PART I. HANDMADE FILM 1. Between Canvas and Celluloid Visual Music, Motion Paintings, and Cameraless Photography 2. Abstractions in Time Painting and Scratching on Film 3. By Chemical, by Body, by Mechanism Other Handmade Methods 4. Beyond the Frame Cameraless Questions of Politics and Representation PART II. HANDMADE MOVING IMAGES 5. Light in Motion The Moving Image between the Plastic Arts and Cinema 6. Making Space, Making Time Light Art of the 1950s and 1960s 7. Forms of Radiance The Practice and Significance of the Psychedelic Light Show 8. Video Art Analog Circuit Palettes, Cathode Ray Canvases Conclusion Handmade Moving Images in the Digital Era Notes Index

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Book SynopsisWherever you go and whatever happens to you along the way, a little bear will always be waiting. Revisit Disney’s favorite silly old bear with this collectible tiny book featuring story art from The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. One of Disney’s beloved classics, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh instantly charmed audiences with its enchanting wisdom, timeless charm, and Pooh’s exciting adventures in the Hundred Acre Woods. Now, fans can keep the treasured bear and his friends close to their hearts with this tiny storybook retelling of the iconic film, illustrated with art and imagery pulled straight from the screen.  Part of Insight’s ongoing series of miniature storybooks based on popular Disney films, this tiny book is a unique collector’s item that Disney fans will cherish for years to come.

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Book SynopsisOfficial Aliens search-and-find puzzle book, based on the movie, featuring a host of highly detailed full-colour illustrations by artist Kevin Crossley set in familiar film locations. As one of the most highly regarded movie sequels of all time, Aliens quickly embedded itself in the minds of cinemagoers around the world when it was released in 1986. Now relive the film in a whole new way in this fun search-and-find puzzle book, where you can test your powers of observation through 14 scenes inspired by the classic film, each one rendered in incredible detail by artist Kevin Crossley. Rescue trapped colonists! Help the marines spot the aliens! Defeat the Alien Queen! Do you have what it takes to Find The Xenomorph?

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Book SynopsisHow do you remember the seventies? Whether it''s as the "Me Decade," the heatwave of 1976, or the Winter of Discontent, you''ll find something in these pages to stir up nostalgia for the pop culture that defined the decade. Cinemas were showing groundbreaking films, from Star Wars and Suspiria to Smokey and the Bandit, and TV programming was in its golden age with children''s classics like Jamie and the Magic Torch and the satirical Abigail''s Party. Then came the first-ever video game consoles -- the Magnavox Odyssey, or the Atari 2600 -- and along with it, Pong. In The Ultimate 70s Collection, you''ll remember (or imagine!) what life was like in this momentous decade. Filled with fascinating articles and high-quality photography, take a trip down memory lane and rediscover the iconic decade that was the seventies!

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Book SynopsisExplore the amazing world of Star Wars: The Mandalorian, the critically acclaimed series that expands the Star Wars galaxy to incredible new frontiers. This collector's edition features the stunning artwork from the first four chapters of the Disney+ smash hit, highlighting the characters, creatures, allies, enemies and environments of this all-new Star Wars story. In addition to showcasing stunning illustrative images and photography, this guide also features Doug Chiang, Christian Alzmann, Ryan Church, Nick Gindraux, John Park, Jama Jurabaev, Erik Tiemens, Brian Matayas, Seth Engstrom and Anton Grandert.

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER''The book is meant to spread joy, personal acceptance, and most of all understanding. Each of us is living our own private journey, and the more we know about each other, the healthier and happier the world will be.''Growing up gay in a traditional South Asian family in South Yorkshire, Tan France could never have imagined he'd become part of a worldwide phenomenon. One of the few people of colour at his school, he experienced racist bullies, found solace at his grandad's denim factory and eventually discovered his true calling at fashion college. Told with his trademark humour, for the first time Tan reveals the experiences that have made him the witty, compassionate man he is today.From meeting the love of his life Rob (a Mormon cowboy from Salt Lake City) to juggling three demanding businesses, Tan charts the highs and lows on his path to Queer Eye. And of course he can't help but pepper this bTrade ReviewSo good and moving. Great advice about marriage, faith and jeans * Zadie Smith *Frank and courageous ... blazes with light and honesty * The i *One of the few books I've read and thought “I get that”. Honest, joyful and relatable * Nadiya Hussain *Who hasn’t tried the French tuck? Peppered with fashion dos and don’t s, the memoir of arguably Doncaster’s most famous TV export is a must for any Queer Eye fan. * Evening Standard *Tan's book is moving, insightful, and hilare. Any bad stories about me are totally untrue, but the rest is brilliant. Best book of the millennium! * Jonathan Van Ness *

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Book SynopsisCelebrate the fortieth anniversary of Steven Spielberg's sci-fi classic Close Encounters of the Third Kind with this fully authorised behind-the-scenes book exploring the creation, production, and legacy of this iconic film.Created in conjunction with Sony Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, Close Encounters of the Third Kind: The Visual History details the complete creative journey behind the making of the film and examines its cultural impact.Featuring rare and never-before-seen imagery from the archives, the book brings together a stunning collection of on-set photography, concept art, storyboards, and more to create a visual narrative of the film's journey to the big screen. It also features a wealth of insightful commentary from every key player involved in the film, from the acclaimed director himself to the film's stars and the key department heads who brought Spielberg's vision to life.Special inserts and interactive elements include script pages, call lists, concept sketches, and more. Comprehensive, compelling, and filled with unseen treasures, Close Encounters of the Third Kind: The Ultimate Visual History is a fitting tribute to one of history's most iconic films.

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for The Curse of Oak Island: “Sullivan writes with open-minded balance, rendering the Oak Island story into a weirdly fascinating mystery.” —Booklist “The Curse of Oak Island is a definitive read for fans of the History Channel television show. Sullivan delves deeper into the history, personalities, and theories presented only briefly on the show. His approach is mostly unbiased, though he does tell the reader his thoughts on some of the theories and the theorists that he thoroughly researches and debunks. The book is incredibly well researched and the presentation . . . is very readable. If you’ve watched The Curse of Oak Island and were frustrated that snippets and possibilities were left tantalizingly unexplored, this is the book for you.” —Heather Cover, Homewood Library (Birmingham, Alabama) “Sullivan isn’t writing about Oak Island the TV show; his subject is Oak Island the place, largely as seen and imagined by the show’s viewers. So, if you’ve ever been more entranced by the show’s long trips into history and theoretical island encounters across history, Sullivan’s book probably needs to be on your Christmas list.” —Starcasm Praise for Randall Sullivan: “Compelling . . . No single source presents so complete or damning a record as LAbyrinth.” —Entertainment Weekly on LAbyrinth “As a forceful author, Sullivan does a masterly job of juggling the dense thicket of facts and navigating the crowded chronology of the case.” —Salon.com on LAbryinth “Sullivan’s reportage is extraordinary, his narrative enthralling.” —Rolling Stone on The Price of Experience “Sullivan’s riveting tale is amazingly detailed and artfully presented. . . You can hardly turn the page fast enough . . . Contiporary history, brilliantly written.” —Playboy on The Price of Experience “[An] engrossing, damning tale . . . Exhaustively researched, the book methodically weaves a disturbing story of corruption, intimidation, and murder.” —Boston Globe on LAbyrinth “Worthy of F. Scott Fitzgerald, Sullivan captures the essence of the world in which Hunt and the BBC operated.” —Chicago Tribune on The Price of Experience “A stunning mix of the personal and the historic, interviews and experiences, with Sullivan incredibly nimble at making the worlds overlap.” —Booklist (starred review) on The Miracle Detective “Well-told and expertly researched.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) on The Miracle Detective

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Book SynopsisDiscover the captivating art of Steven Spielberg's Ready Player One. Our dystopian world lies on the brink of chaos and collapse, but the people have found their salvation in the OASIS, an expansive virtual reality universe created by the brilliant and eccentric James Halliday. When Halliday dies, he leaves his immense fortune in the form of a digital Easter egg hidden somewhere in the OASIS, sparking a contest that grips the entire world. Wade Watts, an unlikely young hero, decides to join the contest and embarks on a reality-bending treasure hunt through a fantastical world of action, danger, and mystery. Directed by Steven Spielberg and based on author Ernest Cline's internationally bestselling book, Ready Player One is a hugely imaginative sci-fi adventure set in a rich virtual world. The Art of Ready Player One explores the creation of the incredible design work for this much-anticipated film, showcasing a wealth of concept art, sketches, storyboards, and other stunning visuals. The book also features exclusive interviews and commentary from the creative team, forming the perfect companion to one of the most anticipated films of 2018.

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