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Book SynopsisThis updated third edition introduces readers to the business of film at every stage of the filmmaking lifecycle, from planning and production to financing, marketing, and distribution. Celebrated authors Stephen R. Greenwald and Paula Landry offer a practical, hands-on guide to the business aspects of this evolving industry, exploring streaming, development, financing trends, regional/global/online distribution, shifting business models, exhibition, multi-platform delivery, marketing, VR/AR, virtual production, accounting, and more. The book is illustrated throughout with sample financing scenarios and charts/graphics, and includes detailed case studies from projects of different budgets and markets. This new and expanded edition has been updated to reflect the new challenges facing the industry due to Covid-19 and how to navigate the new landscape of film financing and distribution. Other updates include coverage of new indie films and distributors, virtual productionTrade ReviewPraise for the Previous Edition:"This book will be of great value to anyone interested or involved in the business side of the film industry. The authors’ unmatched insights and clear explanations of how the movie business works, from development and financing to distribution and marketing, provides essential information for filmmakers, film financiers and distributors, and others, seeking to understand how the film business works in this era of rapid technological change."Alan U. Schwartz, Entertainment Attorney"Behind the mystique, red carpets and dreams of glitz and glamour lies a business like no other. If this is a business you’re in or headed toward, you need to understand how it started, how it works and where it’s going – whether you’re a student or a producer prepping your first film. The knowledge in this book is gold, and it will expertly guide you over the steep learning curve that, for some, takes years to navigate. Buy it! Read it! It’ll make you a whole lot smarter, save you time and money and help to propel your career."Eve Honthaner, President - Association of Film Commissioners International, Instructor, USC School of Cinematic Arts, Author of The Complete Film Production Handbook and Hollywood Drive"The Business of Film: A Practical Guide to Achieving Success in the Film Industry is a great guide for anyone seeking to navigate the waters of the motion picture industry and an understanding of the essentials of production, finance, and distribution agreements and the deal making behind them."Jeffrey P. Silberman, Esq., Literary Agent, Entertainment AttorneyTable of ContentsPREFACE; INTRODUCTION; CHAPTER 1: A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE FILM INDUSTRY; CHAPTER 2: A BUSINESS OVERVIEW OF FILM; CHAPTER 3: MOVIE DEVELOPMENT; CHAPTER 4: MOVIE FINANCING; CHAPTER 5: MOVIE PRODUCTION; CHAPTER 6: MOVIE DISTRIBUTION; CHAPTER 7: MOVIE MARKETING; CHAPTER 8: FILM EXHIBITION, RETAIL & CONSUMPTION; CHAPTER 9: MOVIE ACCOUNTING; APPENDIX

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Book SynopsisThe newly revised and updated fifth edition of Grammar of the Shot teaches readers theoretical principles behind successful visual communication in motion media through discussions of shot composition, depth cues, lens choices, lighting, screen direction, camera movement, and shooting for editing. Many general practices are outlined that will help readers create rich, multi-layered visuals. Designed as an easy-to-use reference, this book presents each topic succinctly with clear photographs and diagrams illustrating key concepts, practical exercises, and quiz questions, and is a staple of any filmmaker's library. New to the fifth edition: Instructional and student resources offer downloadable and editable raw footage so that students can practice the techniques described in the book, and instructional videos showcasing examples of different editing choices and types of shot transitions. Thorough chapter content reviews and refreshed exeTrade Review"Grammar of the Shot is well-written and provides valuable information for young filmmakers and seasoned veterans alike...I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in getting into media creation, especially if you have no idea where to start." - Amy Roberts, Tri-County Technical College Table of Contents1. The Shots: What, How, and Why? 2. Basic Motion Media Shot Composition 3. Shot Composition for Depth, Perspective, and Focus 4. Lighting Your Shots: Not Just What You See, but How You See It 5. Will It Cut? Shooting for Editing 6. Dynamic Shots: Subjects and Camera in Motion 7. Concluding Thoughts: A Filmmaker’s Mindset

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Book SynopsisThis fully revised fourth edition offers a comprehensive introduction to the roles, procedures, and logistics of the film and digital video production process. Author Lorene M. Wales takes the reader from development and pre-production all the way to post-production, marketing and distribution, offering a hands-on approach suitable for projects of any budget and scale, explaining every stage and key role in the life of a film. Focusing on how key roles shape the film production process, Wales guides filmmakers through the A-Z of making a film in today's industry and draws from insights and experiences from working filmmakers throughout. The book is practically focused and includes a wealth of sample checklists, schedules, budgeting, and downloadable forms and templates for practical use. The fourth edition has been fully revised and updated to include a new chapter on how to break into the industry, expanded and updated sections on distribution (including theatrical and streamiTable of ContentsPART I. Development and Pre-Production 1. Media Development 2. The Producers 3. Script Breakdown and Scheduling 4. The Budget 5. The Production Team and Staff 6. The Production Office PART II. Production 7. The Director’s Team and 2nd Unit 8. Casting, Actors, Extras, and Stunt People 9. The Art Department 10. The Camera Department 11. Grip and Electric 12. The Sound Department 13. Visual Effects and Special Effects 14. The Wardrobe Department 15. Makeup and Hair 16. Locations 17. The Transportation Department PART III. Post-Production and Beyond 18. Post-Production 19. Music 20. Safety on Set 21. Legal Issues 22. Marketing and Distribution

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Book SynopsisAn in-depth look at the philosophical issues behind HBO''s Game of Thrones television series and the books that inspired it George R.R. Martin''s New York Times bestselling epic fantasy book series, A Song of Ice and Fire, and the HBO television show adapted from it, have earned critical acclaim and inspired fanatic devotion. This book delves into the many philosophical questions that arise in this complex, character-driven series, including: Is it right for a good king to usurp the throne of a bad one and murder his family? How far should you go to protect your family and its secrets? In a fantasy universe with medieval mores and ethics, can female characters reflect modern feminist ideals? Timed for the premiere of the second season of the HBO Game of Thrones series Gives new perspectives on the characters, storylines, and themes of Game of Thrones Draws on great philosophers from ancient Greece to modern America tTable of ContentsFOREWORD by Elio M. Garcia and Linda Antonsson ix A RAVE N FROM HOUSE WI LEY: Editor’s Note on Spoilers xiii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: How I Was Spared from Having to Take the Black xv Introduction: So What if Winter Is Coming? 1Henry Jacoby PART ONE “YOU WIN OR YOU DIE” 1 Maester Hobbes Goes to King’s Landing 5Greg Littmann 2 It Is a Great Crime to Lie to a King 19Don Fallis 3 Playing the Game of Thrones: Some Lessons from Machiavelli 33Marcus Schulzke 4 The War in Westeros and Just War Theory 49Richard H. Corrigan PART TWO “THE THINGS I DO FOR LOVE” 5 Winter Is Coming!: The Bleak Quest for Happiness in Westeros 63Eric J. Silverman 6 The Death of Lord Stark: The Perils of Idealism 75David Hahn 7 Lord Eddard Stark, Queen Cersei Lannister: Moral Judgments from Different Perspectives 87Albert J. J. Anglberger and Alexander Hieke 8 It Would Be a Mercy: Choosing Life or Death in Westeros and Beyond the Narrow Sea 99Matthew Tedesco PART THREE “WINTER IS COMING” 9 Wargs, Wights, and Wolves That Are Dire: Mind and Metaphysics, Westeros Style 115Henry Jacoby 10 Magic, Science, and Metaphysics in A Game of Thrones 129Edward Cox 11 “You Know Nothing, Jon Snow”: Epistemic Humility Beyond the Wall 142Abraham P. Schwab 12 “Why Is the World So Full of Injustice?”: Gods and the Problem of Evil 154Jaron Daniël Schoone PART FOUR “THE MAN WHO PASSES THE SENTENCE SHOULD SWING THE SWORD” 13 Why Should Joffrey Be Moral If He Has Already Won the Game of Thrones? 169Daniel Haas 14 The Moral Luck of Tyrion Lannister 183Christopher Robichaud 15 Dany’s Encounter with the Wild: Cultural Relativism in A Game of Thrones 194Katherine Tullman 16 “There Are No True Knights”: The Injustice of Chivalry 205Stacey Goguen PART FIVE “STICK THEM WITH THE POINTY END” 17 Fate, Freedom, and Authenticity in A Game of Thrones 223Michael J. Sigrist 18 No One Dances the Water Dance 236Henry Jacoby 19 The Things I Do For Love: Sex, Lies, and Game Theory 250R. Shannon Duval 20 Stop the Madness!: Knowledge, Power, and Insanity in A Song of Ice and Fire 264Chad William Timm CONTRIBUTORS: The Learned Lords and Ladies from beyond the Seven Kingdoms 279 INDEX: From the Archives at Oldtown 287

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Book SynopsisBrains before bullets ancient and modern wisdom for mechanics and motorcycle enthusiasts Essential reading for fans of the show, this book takes readers deeper into the Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club, the Teller-Morrow family, and the ethics that surround their lives and activities.Table of ContentsIntroduction: “Gotta Look This Life in the Eye” viii Acknowledgments: Thanks to the Reaper Crew x Part I “An Equal Mix of Might and Right”: Ethics at 92 mph 1 1 Virtue and Vice in the SAMCROpolis: Aristotle Views Sons of Anarchy 3 Jason T. Eberl 2 A Prospect’s Guide to Nietzsche 16 Tim Jung and Minerva Ahumada 3 Tig Needs an Escort Home: Is Loyalty a Virtue? 29 James Edwin Mahon 4 A Saint among the Sons: Aquinas on Murder and the Men of Mayhem 38 Randall M. Jensen Part II “Off the Social Grid”: The Politics of Mayhem 51 5 SAMCRO versus the Leviathan: Laying Down the (Motor)Cycle of Violence 53 George A. Dunn 6 “The Rat Prince” and The Prince: The Machiavellian Politics of the MC 65 Timothy M. Dale and Joseph J. Foy 7 Chaos and Order: Anarchy in the MC 73 Bruno de Brito Serra 8 “Another Fun-Filled Day in the Six Counties”: The Real IRA—Terrorists or Freedom Fighters? 85 Philip Smolenski 9 SAMCRO Goes to War 94 Alex Leveringhaus Part III “The Concept Was Pure, Simple, True”: Biker Identity and Meaning 105 10 My Skin, My Self: SAMCRO’s Ink and Personal Identity 107 Charlene Elsby 11 The Faith of Our Sons and the Tragic Quest 117 Kevin Corn 12 Once a Biker Slut, Always a Biker Slut: Narrative Identity in Charming 128 Minerva Ahumada and Tim Jung 13 SAMCRO and The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance 139 Massimiliano L. Cappuccio Part IV “The Passion in His Heart and the Reason in His Mind”: Sex, Love, and Gender 151 14 Sometimes a Motorcycle Is Just a Motorcycle: Freud and Hamlet Come to Charming 153 Andrea Zanin 15 When a Charming Woman Speaks 165 Leslie A. Aarons 16 Mothers of Anarchy: Power, Control, and Care in the Feminine Sphere 175 Leigh C. Kolb Part V “Each Savage Event Was a Catalyst for the Next”: The Historic and the Homeric 187 17 Sons of History: How SAMCRO Lost and Found Its Way 189 Peter S. Fosl 18 Anarchism and Authenticity, or Why SAMCRO Shouldn’t Fight History 201 Peter S. Fosl 19 Good Old Fashioned Mayhem 214 Greg Littmann 20 The Road Out of Mayhem 225 Greg Littmann Contributors: Philosophers of Mayhem 237 List of Episodes: The Life (and Death?) of Sam Crow 243 Index 246

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Book SynopsisWe can't define consciousness because consciousness does not exist. Humans fancy that there's something special about the way we perceive the world, and yet we live in loops as tight and as closed as the hosts do, seldom questioning our choices, content, for the most part, to be told what to do next. Dr. Robert Ford, Westworld Have you ever questioned the nature of your reality? HBO's Westworld, a high-concept cerebral television series which explores the emergence of artificial consciousness at a futuristic amusement park, raises numerous questions about the nature of consciousness and its bearing on the divide between authentic and artificial life. Are our choices our own? What is the relationship between the mind and the body? Why do violent delights have violent ends? Could machines ever have the moral edge over man? Does consciousness create humanity, or humanity consciousness? In Westworld and Philosophy, philosophers, filmmakers, scieTable of ContentsContributors: Hosts and Guests viii Acknowledgments: “Figuring Out How It All Works” xv Introduction: Taking Sides in Westworld 1 Part I “You Said This Place Was a Game” 3 1 On Playing Cowboys and Indians 5 Don Fallis 2 A Special Kind of Game: The Portrayal of Role‐play in Westworld 15 Nicholas Moll 3 Humans and Hosts in Westworld: What’s the Difference? 26 Marcus Arvan Part II “You’re Only Human, After All” 39 4 Crossing the Uncanny Valley: What it Means to be Human in Westworld 41 Siobhan Lyons 5 Revealing Your Deepest Self: Can Westworld Create or Corrupt Virtue? 50 Jason T. Eberl 6 Westworld: From Androids to Persons 61 Onni Hirvonen Part III “We Can’t Define Consciousness Because Consciousness Does Not Exist” 71 7 Turing’s Dream and Searle’s Nightmare in Westworld 73 Lucía Carrillo González 8 What Is It Like to Be a Host? 79 Bradley Richards 9 Does the Piano Play Itself? Consciousness and the Eliminativism of Robert Ford 90 Michael Versteeg and Adam Barkman Part IV “Choices Hanging in the Air Like Ghosts” 103 10 Maeve’s Dilemma: What Does it Mean to Be Free? 105 Marco Antonio Azevedo and Ana Azevedo 11 A Place to Be Free: Writing Your Own Story in Westworld 114 Joshua D. Crabill 12 From William to the Man in Black: Sartrean Existentialism and the Power of Freedom 125 Kimberly S. Engels Part V “I’ve Always Loved a Great Story…Lies That Told a Deeper Truth” 137 13 Hideous Fictions and Horrific Fates 139 Madeline Muntersbjorn 14 Narrating Gender, Gendering Narrative, and Engendering Wittgenstein’s “Rough Ground” in Westworld 150 Lizzie Finnegan 15 The Observer(s) System and the Semiotics of Virtuality in Westworld’s Characters: Jonathan Nolan’s Fictions as a Conceptual Unity 162 Patricia Trapero‐Llobera 16 What Does Bernard Dream About When He Dreams About His Son? 173 Oliver Lean Part VI “I Choose to See the Beauty” 183 17 The Dueling Productions of Westworld: Self‐Referential Art or Meta‐Kitsch? 185 Michael Forest and Thomas Beckley‐Forest 18 Beauty, Dominance, Humanity: Three Takes on Nudity in Westworld 196 Matthew Meyer 19 Sci‐Fi Western or Ancient Greek Tragedy? 206 Caterina Ludovica Baldini Part VII “You Can’t Play God Without Being Acquainted With the Devil” 217 20 Of Hosts and Men: Westworld and Speciesism 219 François Jaquet and Florian Cova 21 Violent Births: Fanon, Westworld, and Humanity 229 Anthony Petros Spanakos 22 The Wretched of Westworld: Scientific Totalitarianism and Revolutionary Violence 239 Dan Dinello Index 252

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Book SynopsisThe role of the film marketer is both vital and challenging. Promotion is one of the industry's biggest costs, with the campaign of a large film costing up to half its production budget. Box office results, however, are wildly unpredictable: relatively few films a year make a profit. These market conditions make this a unique industry and film marketing a specific and demanding skill set that requires attention early in the career of any marketing student looking to progress in the industry.This new edition of Film Marketing is a thorough update of the first textbook in film promotion. Like in the first edition, Kerrigan takes a socio-cultural, as well as a business view of film marketing and its impact, covering different approaches to promotion according to different aims and audiences internally and externally, and across the world. This book addresses all areas of film marketing from the rigorous perspective of someone with first-hand knowledge of the traTrade ReviewFilm Marketing is the only book you need on the subject. Kerrigan is a world class expert who understands both the historical, as well as the up-to-the-minute realities of marketing film. She presents the complex, ever-changing world of film with fluidity and great insight. It is a must read for all producers, executives and students.Gillian Gordon, Senior Lecturer, Royal Holloway University of London, UK.Readers with an interest in the motion picture industry in general and the marketing of films in particular will applaud this updated edition of Finola Kerrigan’s classic on Film Marketing – to which she has added an expanded focus on the co-production of value by producers and consumers, with greater attention to the role of the audience in the interpretive reception of motion pictures. Her concerns range from the historical development of the film industry to movie marketing in the age of social media, to the nature of the cinematic consumption experience, to the societal impact of motion pictures. A must-read for all movie business buffs.Morris B. Holbrook, W. T. Dillard Professor Emeritus of Marketing, Graduate School of Business, Columbia University, USA.With her first edition, Finola Kerrigan instantly provided the authoritative study of film marketing. Now this enriched and updated edition provides the very best text on contemporary marketing practices in the film business. Again the book demonstrates Kerrigan’s impressive ability to clearly communicate while synthesizing concepts and insights from a range of perspectives. This is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand how marketing forms the vital link between the producers and consumers of films.Paul McDonald, Head of Department, Culture, Media and Creative Industries, King's College London, UK.Table of ContentsChapter 1- IntroductionChapter 2- The Origins and Development of the Film IndustryChapter 3- Market Research in the Film IndustryChapter 4- The Film Marketing MixChapter 5- Bringing the consumer inChapter 6- Traditional Film Marketing MaterialsChapter 7- Consumer Selection of FilmsChapter 8- Critical receptionChapter 9- DistributionChapter 10- Marketing through filmChapter 11- ConclusionsReferences

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Book SynopsisThe newly revised third edition of Rick Youngâs The Focal Easy Guide to Final Cut Pro X is the ultimate mentor for getting up and running with Appleâs professional editing software, regardless of your skill level. In this step-by-step, full-color guide, Rick clearly explains the key concepts and essential knowledge needed to edit your project from start to finish, providing clear, time-saving instructions on producing and outputting using Final Cut Pro X. This new edition includes: A thorough introduction to Final Cut Pro X and the philosophy by which the software works Complete coverage of the post production process, including setup, importing and organizing media, editing, audio and output Additional sections on Multicam Editing, working with Proxies, effective Media Management, the Magnetic Timeline, Batch Share and Effects Production New chapters, covering in detail: Roles, Color CorrectionTrade Review"Rick always seems to find the essentials so necessary to learn and effectively work with Final Cut Pro. . . He cuts to the chase with very specific, step-by-step instructions and ‘how-to’s,’ making it seem as if he were the instructor sitting right next to you in a private lesson." —Steve Douglas, Videographer; Writer and Reviewer, www.kenstone.net "Speed, quality, and organization are imperative in today’s video editing environment. Rick has written an easy-to-follow guide for editors of all levels that will have you editing and exporting your footage quickly, so you can share your work with the world." —Chip Dizárd, Media Professor; Final Cut Pro X Certified Trainer; Co-founder, WebVideoChefs.com "It is the clearest, easiest to use guide I've ever seen! The explanations are concise and easy to follow, and the ample illustrations on every page show exactly what to do. It makes even complex operations easy to understand and perform." —Dan Cross, Professor of Film, Southwestern Illinois College Table of ContentsIntroduction System Setup The Interface Importing Media Organization Editing Audio Roles Effects Color Correction Share and Archive The Touch Bar Enjoy the Ride Index

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Book SynopsisToday's successful cinematographer must be equal parts artist, technician, and business-person. The cinematographer needs to master the arts of lighting, composition, framing and other aesthetic considerations, as well as the technology of digital cameras, recorders, and workflows, and must know how to choose the right tools (within their budget) to get the job done. David Stump's Digital Cinematography focuses on the tools and technology of the trade, looking at how digital cameras work, the ramifications of choosing one camera versus another, and how those choices help creative cinematographers to tell a story.This book empowers the reader to correctly choose the appropriate camera and workflow for their project from today's incredibly varied options, as well as understand the ins and outs of implementing those options. Veteran ASC cinematographer David Stump has updated this edition with the latest technology for cameras, lenses, and recorders, as well as included Table of ContentsChapter 1 - Understanding Digital Theory, Chapter 2 – Camera Sensors, DeBayering, Sensitivity and Noise, Chapter 3 - Color, Chapter 4 – The Colorspace Conundrum, Chapter 5 - MTF Resolution Contrast and Nyquist Theory, Chapter 6 - Frame Rates and Aspect Ratios, High Dynamic Range and Wide Color Gamut, Chapter 7 - Lenses, Chapter 8 – Camera Issues, Chapter 9 - High Resolution Digital Motion Picture Cameras, Chapter 10 - Camera Setup / Operation, Chapter 11 – Prep, Work Flow Design and Testing, Chapter 12 - The Shoot, Chapter 13 - Workflow, Data & Color Management, Chapter 14 – Displays and Recorders, Chapter 15 - File Formats, Log Encoding, Data and Compression, Chapter 16 - Post Production and Digital Intermediate, Chapter 17 – Delivering and Archiving Digital Movies

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Book SynopsisMastering Screenplay Form and Style shows you how professional screenwriters actually write scripts. This reference manual explores all aspects of the form, from essential format requirements to the expressive, literary qualities of screenplay language. Organized in three parts, this book systematically reveals the full essence of the screenwriterâs craft. The Ground Rules: Take a deep dive into the fundamental rhetorical concepts for dramatizing a story for the screen; the craft and style concepts that underpins everything working screenwriters use. The Industry Standards: Master the professional norms for script formatting and language, including the function and correct use of the six screenplay elements for common, advanced, and challenging narrative situations. And learn methods for indelible character introductions and managing story and screen time on the page. Expressive Screenwriting: Understand how precise visual writing can infuse your scrip

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Book SynopsisTruman Locke is a television executive. His job - to seek out extraordinary people and stories to put on TV - gives him a licence for adventure; freedom to go almost anywhere and do almost anything, so long as he''s successful. But now, things are going wrong. Under mounting pressure, his manoeuvring and risk taking start to slip out of control, bringing trouble and danger to his ordered world, jeopardizing everything. In Some Things You Should Know, this talented but flawed anti-hero tells his own story - one of lies, crime and complex relationships. It''s a page-turning thriller, inspired by the realities of life in a glamorous but treacherous industry, exposing them in a way no book ever has before. Truman's experiences show what it's like to work at TV's cutting edge: what motivates TV producers, how they think and behave, and what it takes to succeed in a cut-throat creative business.Trade ReviewThe book is crisply written and uses a mystery/adventure story filled with danger and twists to create plot. * CineMontage *Table of ContentsForeword January February March April May June July August September October November December

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Book Synopsis_Friends_ ran for ten years, beginning in 1994 and airing its final episode in 2005. The show is inarguably the peak sitcom of its era. It''s the most remembered, most quoted and so essential that companies have spent hundreds of millions on the streaming rights to _Friends_ in recent years. But why does _Friends_ mean so much to so many? What did this sitcom have that the other giant shows of that era didn't?This is a deep dive into the history of _Friends_, but it's also the history of ten years of network television. How did the world of sitcoms evolve through that decade? How much of a show's success is down to small details like schedules and syndication, and how much of it is down to the content itself?The landscape of television has changed drastically in the years since the end of _Friends_, but the biggest show of sitcom's golden age has endured like no other. This look at the history of _Friends_, its legacy and the history of television in general will show you why. Both why

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Book SynopsisGives a unique insight into British television between 1929 53

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Book SynopsisComing-of-age stories from much loved radio royalty, DJ and TV personality Nick Grimshaw.''Hilarious and quintessentially Nick. Unapologetically himself always, and that''s what I love the most'' Dua Lipa''Very funny, very sweet and full of charm -- a bit like the man himself'' Graham NortonFrom partying with pop stars and chatting breeze on the radio, to drinking too much, to not drinking at all, to growing up, coming out, general nonsense, the journey from self-loathing to self-care and making dreams come true. These are Grimmy''s brilliant, nostalgic coming-of-age tales, covering life''s pivotal moments, the loves, the losses, and the fun had with the family and friends that made him. Heart-breaking and heartening in equal measure, Nick will have you laughing out loud, feeling all the emotions and (potentially) having a good cry.''A snapshot of his formative moments that feel relatable, emotional and downright unfiltered . .

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Book SynopsisOne of the nation's most popular presenters examines twenty marvels of the natural world from his extraordinary and pioneering experiences. How did Sir David track down a giant Earthworm? Why does he respect Rats? What was the first bribe in nature? Why do well known foods often have two names? And where can you see evidence of the earliest life on Earth? His enthusiasm is as infectious as ever, and conveys a unique fascination on topics as diverse as the Kiwi, Hummingbirds, Monsters, Butterflies, Chimps, Cuckoos, Fireflies and Elsa, the famous lioness. So listen to these stories to find out why Rats should be respected and which insects emerge from the ground only once every 17 years. Includes detailed programme notes inside the booklet.3 CDs. 3 hrs 15 mins.

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Book SynopsisThe real story behind Dame Edna, the international superstar!Written by the legendary Barry Humphries himself.''I''m suing!!'' Dame Edna Everage''Humphries is Australia''s John Betjeman'' Mail on Sunday''Full of the hilarious innuendo that we love'' Woman''s WeeklyIn this unauthorised biography of Dame Edna Everage, acquired for an unprecedented advance and in spectacular secrecy, her long-time manager and the man who was there from the very beginning, Barry Humphries, takes a behind-the-scenes, no-holds-barred look at an icon of our times. Superstar, swami, confidante and advisor to royalty, Hollywood stars and international political leaders, Dame Edna''s life has catapulted her from her humble Moonee Ponds beginnings as a suburban housewife to the most elite social and artistic circles in the world. Who would have thought that this modest Australian woman could achieve so much froTrade ReviewI'm suing!! -- Dame Edna EverageHumphries' use of language and his plangent memory... true artistry... Humphries is Australia's John Betjeman * Mail on Sunday *Full of the hilarious innuendo that we love * Woman's Weekly *A most entertaining read * Irish Times *Good fun...nicely written, easy to read and often very funny...the photos are great too * Belfast Telegraph *Very funny * DAILY EXPRESS *Full of the hilarious innuendo that we love * WOMAN'S WEEKLY *

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate deep dive into the revolution of queer TV With the last decade’s television boom across a multitude of platforms, producing hundreds of network and streaming series, American audiences are being treated to a cascade of shows that some have trumpeted as a second Golden Age. But something completely new is stirring, too—the Rainbow Age. For the first time in the history of American television, we have shows in which LGBTQIA+ characters have evolved from being an anomaly to being an almost given and celebrated presence on the small screen. But what more can queer TV do? Is each new queer character really breaking ground? And has the curse of the fictional dead lesbian finally been defeated? The Rainbow Age of Television tackles these questions and more as author Shayna Maci Warner tracks the history and evolution of LGBTQIA+ icons across the televised ages and into the future of streaming—from the very first televised queer kis

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Book SynopsisWho''d have thought a potty-mouthed Dublin mammy with a cream cardigan and elasticated tan tights could storm British TV screens and leave a nation helpless with laughter? Brendan O''Carroll performs to tens of thousands of people a night in packed-out stadiums across the country. In the last four years his TV show has become a number 1 ratings success and he''s even making a movie. But Brendan has had to battle hard for success. The youngest of eleven children, his mother was Maureen O''Carroll, a former nun who went on to become the first woman to be elected to the Irish parliament. Brendan adored his strong, widowed mother - and she later became the inspiration for his indomitable character Agnes Brown. However, the family endured poverty reminiscent of Angela''s Ashes and Brendan saw no option but to leave school at 12 to work. He married young and for decades struggled to make ends meet. Eventually, bankrupt and desperate, Brendan went to see a Trade ReviewThis is the amazing story of the man behind the matriarch * Choice *

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Book Synopsis''It''s very easy to kill - so long as no one suspects you.'' So says Miss Pinkerton when ex-policeman Luke Fitzwilliam meets her on a train. Luke doesn''t take much notice of this little old lady''s story about a serial killer on the loose in her village - until her predictions start to come true, when he feels compelled to check it out. Very soon the race is on to prevent any more murders... Dramatised by Joy Wilkinson, and with a distinguished cast including Patrick Baladi, Lydia Leonard, Michael Cochrane and Marcia Warren, this is a gripping BBC Radio dramatisation of one of Agatha Christie''s most ingenious detective stories.2 CDs. 1 hr 30 mins.

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Book SynopsisWhilst sightseeing in Paris, 1979, the Doctor and Romana notice a series of unexplained temporal disturbances. When a visit to the Louvre lands them in hot water, they realise that a certain Count Scarlioni knows more about advanced technology than a 20th Century Parisian should. With British detective Duggan in tow, the time travellers become embroiled in an audacious plot to steal the Mona Lisa and sell it on the open market. Not only that, but Count Scarlioni appears to have more da Vinci masterpieces at his disposal - each one apparently genuine. What time experiment is Scarlioni forcing a genius professor to undertake? What is behind his suave persona, and what are his plans for not only Paris but the whole world? The Doctor and his friends must discover the answers before time itself runs out. Lalla Ward narrates this classic TV adventure, and in an exclusive bonus interview she recalls her time as Romana in the BBC TV series.2 CDs. 1 hr 58 mins.

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Book Synopsis''A great celebration of one of our most loved national treasures'' Felicity KendalThe term ''national treasure'' has seldom been more appropriate. Richard Briers was not only the nation''s favourite next-door neighbour thanks to his work in the iconic BBC sitcom The Good Life, he was an actor you felt like you really knew, despite having only seen him on stage or screen.While his role as Tom Good might be considered the pinnacle of Richard''s sixty-year career, it sits atop a mountain of roles that combined represent one of the most productive and varied careers in British entertainment history. Indeed, Richard''s television work alone makes up a not insignificant portion of our country''s best endeavours on the small screen, from Jackanory and the anarchic Roobarb and Custard through to Dr Who, Inspector Morse, Ever Decreasing Circles, Extras, and the long-running comedy drama, Monarch of the Glen. On the big screen RTrade ReviewA charming biography of Richard Briers, spotlighting the rich diversity of the much-loved actor's career * Choice *This lively biography reveals a modest, self-deprecating and likeable person * Irish Times *Packed with anecdotes * Reader's Digest *

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Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE SUNDAY TIMES SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2023 - SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT BOOK OF THE YEAR''What Ned hasn't seen on a sports TV channel isn't worth knowing about.''Gabby Logan''From falling out with Mourinho to flying with Gerrard, this is a wonderful journey through football.''Henry WinterSquare Peg, Round Ball is a candid, insightful reminiscence on a life in football.Although best known as ITV''s commentator on the Tour de France, Ned Boulting has spent most of his professional life covering football.Follow Ned''s journey from football supporter to reporter from criss-crossing the country in a banger of a car hoping for a word or two from the latest big signing, to the glamour of the Champions League. Ned really has been there, done that, and got the Sky Sports jacket to prove it.Witnessing the shenanigans, the machinations and the idiocy of football at close quarters Ned shares his best stories with affection. Whether it''s treading mud intTrade ReviewBELIEVABLE! * Chris Kamara *From falling out with Mourinho to flying with Gerrard, this is a wonderful journey through football. Insightful and funny * Henry Winter, chief football writer, The Times *Full of stories told with great affection -- the TelegraphA great read by one of sport's good guys. * Jonathan Liew, sports writer, The Guardian *A beautiful love letter to a love no longer felt. * Adrian Chiles *A bouncy, amusing and honest reminiscence. This is Ned in a nutshell. * Jim Beglin, BT Sport co-commentator and former Irish professional footballer *A funny, warm and wise book about football and the perpetual struggle to reach adulthood * Harry Pearson *Ned's perspective on football was always like no other – on one hand an amusingly stubborn refusal to succumb to its self-importance; on the other, a fascinated engagement with its narratives and culture. I promise you – nobody saw the game quite like he did * Peter Drury *Ned has seen it all from the excesses and madness of Sky Sports in the early years to the revolving door of ITV Sport which he stayed firmly on the right side of. What Ned hasn’t seen on a sports TV channel isn’t worth knowing about. * Gabby Logan *An elegant, stirring and often joyful journey through football and masculinity * Musa Okwonga *Table of Contents1. Anpfiff 2. Football is the Game 3. The Man With the Cone Upon His Head 4. Brown and White Dynamite 5. Football Factory 6. First Dance 7. Access Codes 8. Best 9. The End of the Day 10. Monkey Business 11. Gap Year 12. A Good Out 13. Wednesday's Child 14. Championship Form 15. The Colour Blue 16. The Skipper 17. Fußball Comes Home 18. Trans-Europe Express 19. Fick FUFA 20. Euro Exit 21. Abpfiff Epilogue Acknowledgements

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Book SynopsisFrom The Likely Lads and Porridge to Auf Wiedersehen, Pet - plus Brickies, Bank Robbers, Rogues, Rockers, Prima Donnas and PanicTrade ReviewDick Clement and Ian La Frenais are responsible for making a lot of people laugh a lot. Their writing track record is up there with the very best ... riveting .... the book is a tribute to the breadth and range of their impact - and how much fun they have had in the process -- Sarah Crompton * THE SUNDAY TIMES *Witty, deft, highly consumable, sporadically revealing ... vivid and amusing ... It's good and gossipy, but they sneak in all sorts of smart observations about showbiz ... There's a joy, certainly, to joining them at - or within a short stride from - the high table of television and film ... their clarity and understated wit throughout explains why they are still much in demand -- Dominic Maxwell * THE TIMES *Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais have brought a smile to the face of the nation for the best part of six decades ... More Than Likely is a matey stroll down memory lane in which they separately, and jointly, recall past glories and the famous faces who have crossed their paths ... More Than Likely is an entertaining read full of sharp-eyed nostalgia, star-studded anecdotes and an affection for the good and bad times of a lifetime in the storytelling business -- Allan Hunter * SUNDAY EXPRESS *Clement and La Frenais' book will tickle anyone who loves comedy and relishes gossipy stories about cultural icons of yore ... The book's index reads like a who's who of showbusiness. Over the course of six decades, Clement and La Frenais encountered everyone from Ava Gardner and Richard Burton to Peter Cook an Dudley Moore via the rude and foul-mouthed Michael Winner. Their career has been a crazy ride and it makes for a thoroughly entertaining read -- Garry Bushell * DAILY EXPRESS *The writers of Porridge, The Likely Lads, Auf Wiedersehen Pet, The Commitments and Lovejoy take a stroll down memory lane, recalling past glories and the many famous faces to cross their paths. There are fond tales of Ronnie Barker, Bill Nighy and Hollywood greats from Marlon Brando to Ava Gardner. This is a light-hearted entertaining and nostalgic memoir * DAILY MIRROR *Fascinating insights into some of the actors they have worked with over the years, including Ronnie Barker, Richard Beckinsale and James Bolam * CHOICE magazine *More Than Likely brings to life with flair and humour the people that inspired them ... Memorable encounters include Hollywood stars like Richard Burton, Michael Caine, Ava Gardner, Sean Connery and Daniel Craig * YORKSHIRE EVENING POST *This immensely readable namedropathon is a constant delight. Writing alternate chapters, as you'd expect fromthe authors of Auf Wiedersehen, Pet, it's a delightfully illuminating affair ... their ability to entertain is just as evident in print ... it's a great reminder that Clement and La Frenais are true pioneers. Influenced greatly by thekitchen sink dramas of the 60s, they took the genre to the small screen with The Likely Lads. It's easy to forget just howgroundbreaking that series was -- Stephen Griffin * CAMDEN NEW JOURNAL *

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Book Synopsis First aired in 1989, The Simpsons has become America''s most beloved animated show. It changed the world of television, bringing to the screen a cartoon for adults, a sitcom without a laugh track, an imperfect lower class family, a mixture of high and low comedy and satire for the masses. This collection of new essays explores the many ways in which The Simpsons reflects everyday life through its exploration of gender roles, music, death, food politics, science and religion, anxiety, friendship and more.Trade ReviewThe book provides a deeper reading of the show, discussing its music and film allusions and how it examines themes such as nationalism, gender roles, and environmentalism. ... This is a perfectly cromulent resource and a fun read. Simpsons fans will appreciate academics geeking out, and scholars will benefit from this embiggening of Simpson-ology."—Library Journal; "Fans of The Simpsons will welcome the opportunity to delve deeper into their favorite show."—Booklist; "Nobody 'steams a ham' [writes and edits academic material about The Simpsons quite as well as Denise and Karma!...a brilliant book...read their book"—Bill Oakley was writer, producer, and show runner of The Simpsons with his partner Josh Weinstein. He is currently Co-EP of Disenchantment and is known as "The Gordon Ramsay of Fast Food" for his Instagram food videos; "As a chef, my biggest connection to The Simpsons is with food. In each of the essays of this book, the authors share how they connect to The Simpsons, a show that really is a part of us all."—"Chef John" Mitzewich of Foodwishes.com is one of the most-watched chefs on YouTube.

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Book SynopsisIn recent years, there has been a rise in diverse racial representation on television. In particular, Black characters have become more actualized and have started extending beyond racial stereotypes. In this collection of essays, the representation of Black characters in professionally defined careers is examined. Commentary is also provided on the portrayal of Black people in relation to stereotypes alongside the importance of Black representation on screen. This work also introduces the idea of Black-collar, a category which highlights the Black experience in white-collar jobs. The essays are divided into six parts based on themes, including profession, and focuses on a select number of Black characters on TV since the 1990s.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments xiPreface: Why Black Professionalisms, Why TV and Why Now? 1Introduction: Defining ­Black-Collar Professionalisms 7Part I—Black Love: Families and FriendshipsBattling Impostor Syndrome: Authenticity, Urban Realities and the Black Bourgeoisie in The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirLaToya T. Brackett 26ABC's Black-ish: A Critical Analysis of the Black Professional ParentMia L. Anderson 38Black Brotherhood, Professionalism and Entrepreneurship as Depicted in Martin, The Wayans Bros. and Malcolm & EddieDavid Stamps 47"I'm glad I got my girls": Black Women, Working, Friending and Seeking Love in Fox's Living SingleLaToya T. Brackett 57Part II—Publicly Figured CharactersTackling Stereotypes: Portrayals of Black NFL Athletes on The CW's The Game and HBO's BallersDarnel Degand 70#IamMaryJane: Blackness, Womanhood and Professionalism in BET's Being Mary JaneMalika T. Butler and Kristal Moore Clemons 80Capital Codes and Money Moves: The Ironies of Professionalism in EmpireNatalie J. Graham 89Part III—Medical ProfessionalsShonda Rhimes' Grey's Anatomy and My Year of Saying Yes to EverythingAdelina Mbinjama-Gamatham 100Sapphires with Stethoscopes: Black Women Practicing Medicine on TelevisionPhokeng Motsoasele Dailey 110The Curious Case of the Black Male Doctor: Character Actualization and Moderate Blackness of ER's Peter BentonLaToya T. Brackett 121Part IV—Educators and the EducatedAnti-Blackness and Colorblindness in Post-Cosby Sitcoms: Likeable Black Teachers, Exceptional Black Students but/and Everybody Hates ChrisAmir Asim Gilmore 134"Dear White People: It truly is A Different World": Representations of Black Male Faculty in Television SeriesDominick N. Quinney 146Part V—Policing and PoliticsNot So Black and White: Race, Police and Double Standards in The ShieldSaravanan Mani 156Mammies, Jemimas, Jezebels and Sapphires: Deconstructing Representations of Black Women Coroners on Crime DramasTammie Jenkins 165Black Woman: High-Powered but Not Balanced in ShondalandAdelina Mbinjama-Gamatham and Eleda Mbinjama 174Part VI—New TelevisionAwkward and Black: Redefining Representations of Black Women on The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl and InsecureRegina M. Duthely 186Behind Their Masks: Complex Black Superheroes on the Small ScreenChristopher Alanye Covington 195About the Contributors 205Index 209

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Book Synopsis Aliens: They have taken the form of immigrants, invaders, lovers, heroes, cute creatures that want our candy or monsters that want our flesh. For more than a century, movies and television shows have speculated about the form and motives of alien life forms. Movies first dipped their toe into the genre in the 1940s with Superman cartoons and the big screen''s first story of alien invasion (1945''s The Purple Monster Strikes). More aliens landed in the 1950s science fiction movie boom, followed by more television appearances (The Invaders, My Favorite Martian) in the 1960s. Extraterrestrials have been on-screen mainstays ever since. This book examines various types of the on-screen alien visitor story, featuring a liberal array of alien types, designs and motives. Each chapter spotlights a specific film or TV series, offering comparative analyses and detailing the tropes, themes and cliches and how they have evolved over time. Highlighted subjects include

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Book Synopsis As television grew more enticing for both viewers and filmmakers in the 1950s, several independent film producers with knowledge of making low-cost films and radio shows transferred their skills to producing shows for the small screen. Rather than funding live programs that were popular at the time, these producers saw the value in pre-taped shows, which created large financial returns through episode reruns. This low-cost, high-yield production model resulted in what are known and beloved as B television shows. Part historical account and part filmography, this book documents the careers of over a dozen B television producers. It chronicles the rise of situation comedies and crime dramas and explores the minds behind popular shows like My Little Margie, The Lone Ranger, Lassie, Highway Patrol and Sea Hunt. Divided into 14 chapters of producer profiles, this work is rich in both trivia and critical assessments of the first years of television. A chapter detTrade ReviewTake a serious and fascinating look at the independent producers, series and pilots of the 1950s...For a captivating and fascinating examination of early TV this book delivers on all counts."—Boyce McClain's Consumers' Collectors' CornerTable of Contents Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Introduction 1. Hal Roach Sr. and Jr.: From Movie Shorts to B TV Series 2. Roland Reed Productions: A Producer of Almost All Genres 3. Jack Chertok: From Iconic Heroes to Fantasy Comedies 4. Jerry Fairbanks: The Art of ­Low-Cost Production 5. Bernard J. Prockter: Turning ­Real-Life Stories into TV Series 6. Martin Stone: From Series Featuring Critics to Kids' Shows 7. William F. Broidy: One Hit, Several Misses 8. Frederick W. Ziv: Mastering the Art of Location Filming 9. Edward Lewis: A Pioneer of ­Back-Door Pilots 10. Albert Gannaway: Early Country and Western TV Producer 11. Leon Fromkess: The Master of the Adventure Genre 12. Walter Wanger: From Films to TV and Back to Films 13. Movie Star Production Companies of B TV: Some More Successful Than Others 14. Early Female TV Producers Who Sought to Make B TV Shows Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisAn effective filmmaker needs to have a good understanding of how film language works, and more importantly, how to actively influence an audience's thoughts and feelings and guide their gaze around the screen.Packed with examples from classic and contemporary cinema, The Language of Film reveals the essential building blocks of film and explains how the screen communicates meaning to its audience. You will learn about fundamental theories and concepts, including film semiotics, narrative structures, ideology, and genre, as well as how elements such as shot size, camera movement, editing technique, and color come together to create the cinematic image.With insightful case studies and discussion questions, dozens of practical tips and exercises, and a new chapter on film sound, this new edition of The Language of Film is a must-have guide for aspiring filmmakers.Trade ReviewThe Language of Film is both a passionate and instructive book that illuminates the reader with the pleasures associated with the discovery of film theory, history and aesthetics. The essence of the book will awaken the desire to transform an understanding of these primary film elements into practice. * Richard Litvin, Undergraduate Film & TV, Tisch School of the Arts, New York University, USA *This exploratory reading is notably succinct, informative and moreover, digestible from a beginner's perspective. * Adrian Beasley, London Metropolitan University, UK *I like the idea of having a text for this class that isn't just about the technical aspects of what a camera is and how to use it; and I really appreciate the easy to read layout and and small bites of information. * Christine Dehne , Manhattanville, USA *An excellent book - relevant and interesting. Written in a clear manner. The case studies make the reading more enjoyable. Great style, clear format - very well presented. * Donna Stephens, Plymouth College of Art, UK *An extremely enjoyable and engaging read ... For novice film-makers complex theory is made accessible in bite-sized pieces, supported by interesting case studies and 'asides' of film fact/history. * Elaine Drainville, University of Sunderland, UK *This book provides the perfect blend between linguistic theory and visual entertainment. With its multitude of examples this edition presents core aspects of film analysis in an engaging and fun way. * Sonja Molnar, University of Salzburg, Austria *A good basic text, covering simple theoretical aspects of film in relation to practice. Used in classes and on reading list for the first project in Year 1. Useful as introduction to the relationship between theory and practice. * Liam Wells, Norwich university College of the Arts, UK *Tastefully done, and well illustrated to highlight the points it makes ... a healthy guide to students looking for an introduction to the art of film. * Meraj Ahmed Mubarki, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, India *Very good text and one of the best I have read on this subject. * Mikael Sorknaes, Business Academy Southwest, Denmark *An excellent book, brilliant resource, perfect layout. * Neil Smith, York College, UK *An interesting and contemporary look at cinema with a clear break down of topics and themes. I structured my classes around many of the chapter headings. * Nicole Antebi, California State University-Monterey Bay, USA *Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: Semiotics: Images; The Visual Mind; Reading the Signs; Making Meaning; Codes and Filters; Case Study: Seven; Chapter Summary Chapter 2: Narrative: Theories of Storytelling; Structuralism; Theories of Structure; Genette’s Narrative; Discourse; Music; Short Film and Narrative; Case Study: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty; Chapter Summary Chapter 3: Intertextuality: Text; Quotation; Allusion; Cult Film; Genre; Case Study: Citizen Kane; Chapter Summary Chapter 4: Ideology: Ideological Analysis; Realism; Ideology and Genre; Case Study: Dead Man’s Shoes; Chapter Summary Chapter 5: Frames and Images: The Shot; Distance, Height and Framing; Shot Distances; Mise en Scène; The Mobile Camera Frame; Time and the Long Take; Case Study: Hero; Chapter Summary Chapter 6: Sound: Film: An Audiovisual Medium; Sound Properties; Diegetic and Non-diegetic Sound; Offscreen Space and Audio; The Voice; Music; Case Study: Berberian Sound Studio; Chapter Summary Chapter 7: Constructing Meaning: Continuity Editing; Discontinuity Editing; Montage; Pacing; Case Study: Psycho; Chapter Summary Conclusion Film Language Glossary Index Acknowledgements and Credits

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Book SynopsisThird Cinema, World Cinema and Marxism offers an analysis of Third Cinema and World Cinema from the perspective of Marxism. Its starting point is an observation that of all cinematic phenomena none is as intimately related to Marxism as Third Cinema, which decries neoliberalism, the capitalist system, and the Hollywood model of cinema as mere entertainment to make money. This is largely to do with the fact that both Marxism and Third Cinema are preoccupied with inequalities resulting from capital accumulation, of which colonialism is the most extreme manifestation. Third Cinema also defines cinematic modes in terms of representing interest of different classes, with First Cinema expressing imperialist, capitalist, bourgeois ideas, Second Cinema the aspirations of the middle stratum, the petit bourgeoisie and Third Cinema is a democratic, popular cinema.Trade Review[T]his elucidating book ... [highlights] the continued relevance and crucial importance of politically engaged film practices and scholarship in all their diversity. * Film-Philosophy Journal *Mazierska and Kristensen have put together a collection of bold, provocative and at times incendiary essays that challenge the alleged progressiveness of concepts such as world cinema and transnationalism by inviting Marxism back into the debate. The book succeeds in rescuing and reinvigorating the concept of Third Cinema by expanding it into other, hitherto unexplored avenues, and by opening its canon to overlooked works, past and present. In so doing, Third Cinema becomes Third Cinemas and World Cinema undergoes a fierce Marxist critique that puts its very relevance and validity to the test. * Cecília Mello, Senior Lecturer in Film Studies and Film Editing, University of São Paulo, Brazil *Table of ContentsIntroduction: Ewa Mazierska and Lars Kristensen Part 1: Revisiting Films Chapter 1: Exporting Cinemarxism in the 1960s: The Case of Soy Cuba Andrei Rogatchevski Chapter 2: Brazil’s Open Cities: Mimicry, Sexuality, and Class Dynamics in the Urban Landscape of Cinema Novo Bruce Williams Chapter 3: “Unreal City”: The Aesthetics of Commitment in Pratidwandi and Interview Koel Banerjee Chapter 4: The Peruvian Kuntur Group: A Marxist- Indigenist Filmmaking Practice Isabel Seguí Part 2: Comparative Readings Chapter 5: Third Cinema in the 21st century: political utopia in the new documentary films of Fernando Solanas Mariano Paz Chapter 6: Third Cinema after the turn of the millennium: Reification of the sign and the possibility of transformation Paulina Aroch and André Dorcé Chapter 7: We Have Never Been Transnational: The Female Condition in Socialist Realism, Postsocialism, and Third Cinema Lucian Tion Part 3: Third Cinema versus World Cinema Chapter 8: Dialogical Encounters on the Cinema of Revolution: Save the Children Fund Film and Metalepsis in Black David Archibald and Finn Daniels-Yeomans Chapter 9: Newsreel Front: A Revived Vision of Third Cinema in Slovenia Andrej Šprah Chapter 10: Listening to the Future: The Film- Philosophy of Abderrahmane Sissako William Brown Chapter 11: Class, Gender and Ethnicity in Alfonso Cuarón’s Roma Ewa Mazierska Chapter 12: ‘After’ or Back to Third Cinema? Plebeian Film, the National Popular, Fingernails and the Resilient Behemoth Enrique Uribe-Jongbloed and Toby Miller Index

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Book SynopsisThe power of the moving image to conjure marvelous worlds has usually been to understand it in terms of move magic'. On film, a fascination for enchantment and wonder has transmuted older beliefs in the supernatural into secular attractions. But this study is not about the history of special effects or a history of magic. Rather, it attempts to determine the influence and status of secular magic on television within complex modes of delivery before discovering interstices with film. Historically, the overriding concern on television has been for secular magic that informs and empowers rather than a fairytale effect that deceives and mystifies. Yet, shifting notions of the real and the uncertainty associated with the contemporary world has led to television developing many different modes that have become capable of constant hybridization. The dynamic interplay between certainty and indeterminacy is the key to understanding secular magic on television and film and exploring the inTrade ReviewSexton’s incisive investigation into secular magic on television gives a valuable account of this often ignored popular entertainment. In doing so it provides a gateway to examine and re-evaluate key terms of television studies, including liveness and immediacy, quality, and realism. Going beyond televised magic as a genre, it raises crucial questions about the everyday and the role of mediation in our conception of truth, reality, and identity. Sexton revives neglected magicians like Chan Canasta and David Nixon, provides new insights into the famous work of David Copperfield, David Blaine and Derren Brown, and opens discussion of the next-generation magic of Criss Angel and Dynamo. A consideration of recent Hollywood magic films engages timely questions regarding computer graphics technology and illusion. The arguments made are supported by insightful close analyses of magic performances that reveal how changes in magic and its performance communicate developments film and television history. * Malcolm Cook, Lecturer in Film, University of Southampton, UK *Max Sexton’s book does more than analyse the representation of magic on television and film, it explores the essence of illusion and how this helps us understand the qualities of these media. This lucid work shows how the performance of magic in-front of the camera disrupts our understanding of the real, and guides us towards a new understanding of authenticity. A fascinating book that uses its focus on ‘secular magic’ to deliver a remarkable breadth of insight into major issues of television and film studies. * Dominic Lees, Senior Lecturer in Film, University for the Creative Arts, UK *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Magic, Mediation, and Television Form 2. Magic and Entertainment 3. Magic and Performance 4. Magic as a Game 5. The Magic Film Conclusion Filmography Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisVirtually anyone who has ever watched a profound movie, a powerful TV show, or read a moving novel understands that entertainment can and does affect us in surprising and significant ways. But did you know that our most popular forms of entertainment can have a direct physical effect on us, a measurable impact on society, geopolitics, the economy, and even the future itself? In You Are What You Watch, Walter Hickey, Pulitzer Prize winner and former chief culture writer at acclaimed data site FiveThirtyEight.com, proves how exactly how what we watch (and read and listen to) has a far greater effect on us and the world at large than we imagine.Employing a mix of research, deep reporting, and 100 data visualizations, Hickey presents the true power of entertainment and culture. From the decrease in shark populations after Jaws to the increase in women and girls taking up archery following The Hunger Games, You Are What You Watch proves its points not just with research and argument, but hard data. Did you know, for example, that crime statistics prove that violent movies actually lead to less real-world violence? And that the international rise of anime and Manga helped lift the Japanese economy out of the doldrums in the 1980s? Or that British and American intelligence agencies actually got ideas from the James Bond movies?In You Are What You Watch, readers will be given a nerdy, and sobering, celebration of popular entertainment and its surprising power to change the world.Trade Review“Pulitzer Prize winner Hickey presents a refreshing analysis of media consumption… A worthy, fun dissection of pop culture that’s full of infographics and data.”—Library Journal, starred review"Hickey’s argument is cogent and original and couched informally, with palpable enthusiasm. He enlivens his research with witty opinions, amusing digressions, and arresting visuals... Hickey’s lighthearted approach will prove especially enticing for fellow data heads and devotees of pop culture.”—Booklist“The trivia surprises and the bounty of colorful charts and graphs offer fun insight into popular culture. This is a blast.”—– Publishers Weekly“Every page is lovingly written, reported, charted, and graphed in a way that only Walt Hickey could do.”—Nate SilverTable of Contents INTRODUCTION 1: HOW CULTURE AFFECTS OUR BODIES 2: HOW CULTURE CAPTURES US 3: HOW CULTURE RELFECTS US 4: HOW CULTURE CHANGES US 5: COMMERCE & CULTURE & COMMERCE 6: HOW CULTURE FUELS EMPIRES 7: HOW CULTURE SURVIVES 8: WHAT STORIES DO TO THEIR CREATORS INDEX SOURCES PHOTO CREDITS ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

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Book SynopsisThe first official puzzle book from the Emmy-winning, mega-hit Netflix series Squid Game, the perfect gift for fans of the show.

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Book SynopsisHoly phenomenon! In the way-out year of 1966, the action comedy ?Batman? starring Adam West premiered and triggered a tsunami of super swag, including toys, games, Halloween costumes, puppets, action figures, and lunch boxes. Meanwhile, still more costumed avengers sprang forth on TV (?The Green Hornet,? ?Ultraman?), in movies (?The Wild World of Batwoman,? ?Rat Pfink and Boo Boo?), and in animation (?Space Ghost,? ?The Marvel Super Heroes?). ?Zowie!? traces the history of the superhero genre from early films, through the 1960s TV superhero craze, and its pop culture influence ever since. This 192-page hardcover, in pop art colors that conjure the period, features interviews with the TV stars (West, Burt Ward, Yvonne Craig, Frank Gorshin, Burgess Meredith, Cesar Romero, Julie Newmar, Van Williams), the artists behind the comics (Jerry Robinson, Dick Sprang, Carmine Infantino, Joe Giella), and others. Written and designed by Mark Voger (?Monster Mash,? ?Holly Jolly?), ?Zowie!? is one super read!

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Book SynopsisAs seen on Fox and Friends From the front lines in Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, and other conflict zones to the base of the burning Twin Towers on 9/11 to the eye of countless hurricanes, Rick Leventhal chronicles some of the most amazing stories he’s covered in his thirty-five years as a news reporter, anchor, and Senior Correspondent—with some life lessons thrown in along the way.Part memoir and part leadership manifesto, Chasing Catastrophe empowers those who are ready to work hard to overcome adversity and achieve their goals. In this book, Rick Leventhal shares some incredible highlights and some of the most challenging moments of a career spanning thirty-five years. Rick shares what it was like to sleep in the dirt in the Iraqi desert; to stand at the base of the Twin Towers in flames and run from the smoke cloud when they fell; to face a Category 5 hurricane; to be on scene when one of America’s most cheered and respected race car drivers crashed and died; to hurry to the frozen Hudson River from Midtown after Captain Sully landed his plane on its icy surface; to separate fact from fiction on the fly and figure out what could be reported—and what couldn’t; and to be in awe meeting some of the most famous people in America, only to learn they were fans of his work.

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Book SynopsisCelebrate the women of Star Wars with this tiny book of quotes from the galaxy’s greatest Jedi, villains, scoundrels, and more!Hold thrilling adventures in the palm of your hand, with this pocket-sized tribute to incredible Star Wars women! The perfect gift for any Star Wars fan, this tiny book is a fun homage to the indelible women of the Star Wars galaxy. • BELOVED MOMENTS IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND: With its 1.34” x 1.73” size, this tiny book packs a galaxy’s worth of adventure into a pocket-sized format. • ALL OF YOUR FAVORITE CHARACTERS: Star Wars: The Tiny Book of Legendary Women features art and quotes from Leia Organa, Rey Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, Fennec Shand, Bo-Katan Kryze, Rose Tico, Jyn Erso, Doctor Aphra, Grand Admiral Rae Sloane, and more. • DECOR AND DISPLAY: A ribbon marker doubles as a hanger to let you use this tiny book as an ornament or as decoration. The beautiful and sturdy slipcase turns a delightful book into a treasured keepsake. • COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: A tiny but thrilling companion to your collection, Star Wars: The Tiny Book of Legendary Women is an epic addition to Insight Editions’ line of tiny books, including Star Wars: The Tiny Book of Grogu, Star Wars: The Tiny Book of Jedi, and Star Wars: The Tiny Book of Sith.

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Book SynopsisJoin Mickey Mouse on a series of whimsical adventures with this collectible mini book filled with stories and art from the classic Disney animated shorts.One of the most iconic characters of all time, Mickey Mouse has charmed audiences for decades with his fun-loving personality and exciting adventures. Now, fans can keep Mickey and his friends Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, and Pluto close to their hearts with this mini collection of classic Mickey Mouse stories. Illustrated with beautiful artwork straight from the screen, this storybook is a unique collector’s item that Disney fans will treasure for years to come. MINI SIZE: At only 2.5 x 3.5 inches, Mickey and Friends: Mini Book of Stories makes a great stocking stuffer, novelty gift or decor on a shelf or desk. CELEBRATE MICKEY: Featuring imagery from beloved Mickey Mouse cartoons —including his first-ever appearance in Steamboat Willie—this mini book includes some of Mickey’s most iconic escapades. ADD TO YOUR DISNEY COLLECTION: A tiny but magical companion to your collection, Mickey and Friends: Mini Book of Stories joins Disney: Ninety Years of Mickey Mouse and Disney: The Mini Art of Disney Villains in Insight Editions’ delightful line of Disney mini books.

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Book SynopsisThe official behind-the-scenes guide to the making of the movie about the life and music of Whitney Houston, one of the greatest female R&B pop vocalists of the 20th century.The film I Wanna Dance with Somebody tells the joyous, emotional, and heartbreaking story of Whitney Houston's journey from obscurity to musical super stardom. This stunning accompanying volume tells the story of bringing Whitney's life to the big screen, with behind-the-scenes photography and interviews with key cast members including star Naomi Ackie (Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker), Tamara Tunie (Flight, The Devil’s Advocate), and Nafessa Williams (Black Lightning), as well as key members of the production crew. Learn how the pivotal moments and places in Whitney's history, as well as her spectacular wardrobe and her look, were recreated for the film, with additional insight about the film from director Kasi Lemmons and about Whitney herself from producer Pat Houston. It is the ultimate book for the Whitney Houston fan. A BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK: Rare production stills and behind-the-scenes photography show how a monumental movie like this is made. INTERVIEWS WITH STARS AND CREW give an intimate portrait of what it was like to portray people such as Whitney Houston and Robyn Crawford, and what it took to re-create those characters with hair, makeup, and costume. OFFICIAL MOVIE TIE-IN with exclusive content including production and film stills, interviews, and script excerpts.  

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Book SynopsisThe Autobiography of James T. Kirk chronicles the greatest Starfleet captain's life (2233-2293), in his own words. From his birth on the U.S.S. Kelvin, his youth spent on Tarsus IV, his time in the Starfleet Academy, his meteoric raise through the ranks of Starfleet, and his illustrious career at the helm of the Enterprise, this in-world memoir uncovers Captain Kirk in a way Star Trek fans have never seen.Trade Review“A fascinating look at the exploits of one of pop culture’s greatest and most wonderfully flawed heroes” - Pop Culture Vulture"Looking for the perfect holiday gift for the Trek fan in your life? This might just be it...A fantastic book." - Nerdophiles“Another great touch was the addition of "editor's notes" throughout the narrative that lent a feeling of verisimilitude to the pages of the book. Little things that Kirk gets wrong in the book that are "corrected" by the editor make this feel like a real autobiography. Also, a full color insert of pictures in the middle of the book from Kirk's life, including his Academy graduation photo and travel documents to Tarsus IV, lend even more credibility.” - Trekcore"The Autobiography of James T. Kirk" is a wonderful addition to the stories of the fabled captain who sat in that center seat aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise for longer than any other leader in Starfleet history." - The News Hub"An accomplished, stirring tribute to a beloved sci-fi series that will captivate fans and newcomers alike." - Kirkus - Starred Review"A cause to celebrate for any fan." - City of Films"For readers like me, who loved that show and remember it with extreme fondness, it is an absolute treat of a book. I read it in one sitting, mostly with a smile on my face. And occasionally with a pang in my heart." - Reading Reality "The Autobiography of James T. Kirk serves as the perfect accompaniment for any fan looking to revisit the series with a refreshing new perspective on the well-known and beloved character." - Hypable“If you are a Star Trek fan, you will enjoy this book. In fact, the bigger a fan you are, the more you will appreciate it.” - Popmatters

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Book Synopsis‘Every story ever told really happened...’ (The Doctor, ‘Hell Bent’, 2015) Stories are, fundamentally what Doctor Who is all about. In Once Upon a Time Lord, Ivan Phillips explores a wide range of perspectives on these stories and presents a lively and richly-varied analysis of the accumulated tales that constitute this popular modern mythology. Concerned equally with ‘classic’ and ‘new’ Who, Phillips looks at how aspects of the Time Lord’s story have been developed on television and beyond, tracing lines of connection and divergence across various media. He discusses Doctor Who as a mythology that has drawn on its own past in often complex ways, at the same time reworking elements from many other sources, whether literary, cinematic, televisual or historical. Once Upon A Time Lord offers an original take on this singular hero’s journey, reading the unsettled enigma of the Doctor in relation to the characters, narratives and locations that he has encountered across more than half a century.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction: ‘Quite a great spirit of adventure’ 1. Critics, fans and mythologies of discourse 2. Doctor Who as mythology 3. Doctor Who and mythology 4. The hero and his worlds Conclusion: ‘The universe will surprise you’ Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisEver wondered how the crew of Serenity would fare if they landed back on Earth-That-Was? Would we see etiquette classes by Inara? Remedial math lessons from Jayne? Could River make it as a psychic poker champ? And what kind of carnage could Saffron cause with a charity kissing booth? Find out in this cute cartoon collection from Joey Spiotto.Trade Review“a revivifying jolt of nostalgia and feels”- Barnes & Noble SFF blog “adorable and delightfully charming. Firefly: Back From the Black is actually one of the best books I’ve received in the mail this year and I can’t praise it highly enough” - Fangirl Nation“there’s plenty to see in this short but sweet book for you Browncoats!” - Gamers Sphere“reminds us again that while the show was just getting started, its characters were already deeply developed and loved” Geek Dad

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