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Star Wars The Mandalorian Visual Guide

by Pablo Hidalgo ...

"Fans might not realize all of the hard work, dedication, and little details that go into each and every episode of The Mandalorian, but they can catch a glimpse of that here, in this book." - Pedro PascalGo behind the scenes with this essential companion to all three seasons of Star Wars™: The Mandalorian™.Discover the hidden gadgets of Din Djarin's beskar armor. Learn more about the iconic child ... Read more

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"Fans might not realize all of the hard work, dedication, and little details that go into each and every episode of The Mandalorian, but they can catch a glimpse of that here, in this book." - Pedro PascalGo behind the scenes with this essential companion to all three seasons of Star Wars™: The Mandalorian™.Discover the hidden gadgets of Din Djarin's beskar armor. Learn more about the iconic child
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Star Wars The Acolyte Visual Guide

by Pablo Hidalgo ...

Delve deeper into Star Wars™: The Acolyte with the definitive visual guide featuring key facts, gorgeous imagery and behind-the-scenes insights from the Disney+ series.Decades before the birth of Darth Vader, explore the glorious High Republic era in the Star Wars galaxy. During this exciting time, the noble Jedi are protectors of peace and justice, and the Republic is thriving – but a threat to ... Read more

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Delve deeper into Star Wars™: The Acolyte with the definitive visual guide featuring key facts, gorgeous imagery and behind-the-scenes insights from the Disney+ series.Decades before the birth of Darth Vader, explore the glorious High Republic era in the Star Wars galaxy. During this exciting time, the noble Jedi are protectors of peace and justice, and the Republic is thriving – but a threat to
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The New Biographical Dictionary of Film

Sixth Edition

by David Thomson ...

For almost thirty years, David Thomson’s Biographical Dictionary of Film has been not merely “the finest reference book ever written about movies” (Graham Fuller, Interview), not merely the “desert island book” of art critic David Sylvester, not merely “a great, crazy masterpiece” (Geoff Dyer, The Guardian), but also “fiendishly seductive” (Greil Marcus, Rolling Stone).This new edition updates the ... Read more

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For almost thirty years, David Thomson’s Biographical Dictionary of Film has been not merely “the finest reference book ever written about movies” (Graham Fuller, Interview), not merely the “desert island book” of art critic David Sylvester, not merely “a great, crazy masterpiece” (Geoff Dyer, The Guardian), but also “fiendishly seductive” (Greil Marcus, Rolling Stone).This new edition updates the
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The Digital 007

by Jarrod Alberich ...

Covering over 50 video games issued between 1982 and 2023, THE DIGITAL 007 provides an unprecedented overview of Bond in gaming, with behind-the-scenes stories, interviews, and gamer reviews."With the publication of Digital 007: A History of James Bond in Video Games, Jarrod Alberich has leveled up and provided the ultimate resource for anyone interested in James Bond's video games. Having written ... Read more

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Covering over 50 video games issued between 1982 and 2023, THE DIGITAL 007 provides an unprecedented overview of Bond in gaming, with behind-the-scenes stories, interviews, and gamer reviews."With the publication of Digital 007: A History of James Bond in Video Games, Jarrod Alberich has leveled up and provided the ultimate resource for anyone interested in James Bond's video games. Having written
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The Filmmaker's Guide to Production Design

by Vincent LoBrutto ...

Learn to turn a simple screenplay into a visual masterpiece! Top production designers share their real-life experiences to explain the aesthetic, narrative, and technical aspects of the craft. Step by step, aspiring filmmakers will discover sound instruction on the tools of the trade, and established filmmakers will enjoy a new outlook on production design. They will learn, for example, the craft ... Read more

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Learn to turn a simple screenplay into a visual masterpiece! Top production designers share their real-life experiences to explain the aesthetic, narrative, and technical aspects of the craft. Step by step, aspiring filmmakers will discover sound instruction on the tools of the trade, and established filmmakers will enjoy a new outlook on production design. They will learn, for example, the craft
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Reality TV

An Insider's Guide to TV's Hottest Market -2nd edition

by Troy DeVolld ...

Reality TV: An Insider's Guide to TV's Hottest Market is a no-nonsense read that doesn't sugarcoat the realities of the process or the ethical gut-checks that writers and producers often experience in trying to deliver an engaging end product. This newly updated 2nd edition includes new exercises, information about the Global Reality TV Market, and the latest information about Reality TV. ... Read more

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Reality TV: An Insider's Guide to TV's Hottest Market is a no-nonsense read that doesn't sugarcoat the realities of the process or the ethical gut-checks that writers and producers often experience in trying to deliver an engaging end product. This newly updated 2nd edition includes new exercises, information about the Global Reality TV Market, and the latest information about Reality TV.
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No Time to Die - The Unofficial Retrospective

by John Fox ...

My previous book No Time to Die - The Unofficial Companion offered a comprehensive look at the genesis, production, and seemingly endless release woes of the much anticipated 25th James Bond film. Here then is the sequel that everyone asked me to write. No Time to Die - The Unofficial Retrospective covers the final marketing campaign and actual release of No Time to Die and also offers a ... Read more

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My previous book No Time to Die - The Unofficial Companion offered a comprehensive look at the genesis, production, and seemingly endless release woes of the much anticipated 25th James Bond film. Here then is the sequel that everyone asked me to write. No Time to Die - The Unofficial Retrospective covers the final marketing campaign and actual release of No Time to Die and also offers a
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The Making of Casino Royale (1967)

by Michael Richardson ...

Series Book 2 - Telos Movie Classics
The most detailed and comprehensive account ever published of the making of the most bizarre James Bond film ever! ... Read more

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The most detailed and comprehensive account ever published of the making of the most bizarre James Bond film ever!
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Monty Python Speaks

The Complete Oral History of Monty Python, as Told by the Founding Members and a Few of Their Many Friends and Collaborators

by David Morgan ...

With a Foreword by John Oliver, host of Last Week TonightIn celebration of the 50th anniversary of its BBC debut, a revised and updated edition of the complete oral history of Monty Python—an insightful, in-depth portrait of the brilliant and hysterically funny show that transformed modern comedy.Broadcast by the BBC between 1969 and 1974, Monty Python’s Flying Circus introduced something ... Read more

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With a Foreword by John Oliver, host of Last Week TonightIn celebration of the 50th anniversary of its BBC debut, a revised and updated edition of the complete oral history of Monty Python—an insightful, in-depth portrait of the brilliant and hysterically funny show that transformed modern comedy.Broadcast by the BBC between 1969 and 1974, Monty Python’s Flying Circus introduced something
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The Academy Awards Book of Lists: An Unauthorized, Unofficial, and Unprecedented History of the Oscars Part Two

by Chris Stodder ...

FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION10 Things to Know aboutThe Academy Awards® Book of ListsA new and different way to explore the history of the ultimate movie award, the glamorous, glorious Oscars®.Over 250 entertaining and enlightening lists chronicle every Oscar® category, including the latest winners.Stars, directors, writers, cinematographers, editors, artists, and more—they're all discussed in detailed ... Read more

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FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION10 Things to Know aboutThe Academy Awards® Book of ListsA new and different way to explore the history of the ultimate movie award, the glamorous, glorious Oscars®.Over 250 entertaining and enlightening lists chronicle every Oscar® category, including the latest winners.Stars, directors, writers, cinematographers, editors, artists, and more—they're all discussed in detailed
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The Art of Auditioning, Second Edition

Techniques for Television

by Rob Decina ...

Learn how to ace your acting audition from a top casting director!Casting director Rob Decina highlights the difference between the craft of acting and the business of auditioning, and how those two worlds meet in television. Included are proven-effective preparation techniques, such as breaking down a scene, making specific choices, finding the acting moments with thoughts and feelings, and much ... Read more

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Learn how to ace your acting audition from a top casting director!Casting director Rob Decina highlights the difference between the craft of acting and the business of auditioning, and how those two worlds meet in television. Included are proven-effective preparation techniques, such as breaking down a scene, making specific choices, finding the acting moments with thoughts and feelings, and much
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Sound Effects Bible: How to Create and Record Hollywood Style Sound Effects

How to Create and Record Hollywood Style Sound Effects

by Ric Viers ...

The Sound Effects Bible is a complete guide to recording and editing sound effects. The book covers topics such as microphone selection, field recorders, the ABCs of digital audio, understanding Digital Audio Workstations, building your own Foley stage, and more. ... Read more

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The Sound Effects Bible is a complete guide to recording and editing sound effects. The book covers topics such as microphone selection, field recorders, the ABCs of digital audio, understanding Digital Audio Workstations, building your own Foley stage, and more.
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World Film Locations: Los Angeles

Edited by Gabriel Solomons, Jared Cowan, Fabrice Ziolkowski ...

The heart of Hollywood’s star-studded film industry for more than a century, Los Angeles and its abundant and ever-changing locales – from the Santa Monica Pier to the infamous and now-defunct Ambassador Hotel – have set the scene for a wide variety of cinematic treasures, from Chinatown to Forrest Gump, Falling Down to the coming-of-age classic Boyz n The Hood. This volume marks an engaging ... Read more

$18.09 USD

The heart of Hollywood’s star-studded film industry for more than a century, Los Angeles and its abundant and ever-changing locales – from the Santa Monica Pier to the infamous and now-defunct Ambassador Hotel – have set the scene for a wide variety of cinematic treasures, from Chinatown to Forrest Gump, Falling Down to the coming-of-age classic Boyz n The Hood. This volume marks an engaging
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Future of Television

Your Guide to Creating TV in the New World

by Pamela Douglas ...

The book’s journey into the future of television begins with “You Are Here,” delving into “The Great Convergence” of television and Internet and the vortex of change we all inhabit now. Then, glancing back, we explore “The Old World” of broadcast television to understand how we got to this moment of transition. Next, traveling “Between Worlds,” we visit cable television and see how the boundaries ... Read more

$16.59 USD

The book’s journey into the future of television begins with “You Are Here,” delving into “The Great Convergence” of television and Internet and the vortex of change we all inhabit now. Then, glancing back, we explore “The Old World” of broadcast television to understand how we got to this moment of transition. Next, traveling “Between Worlds,” we visit cable television and see how the boundaries
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The 12-Hour Film Expert

Everything You Need to Know about Movies

by Noah Charney, James Charney ...

The only book you need to become an expert on film history, technique, and appreciation. This "gateway book will deepen readers’ appreciation of milestone movies." (Library Journal**)**If you are looking at this book, then you probably love watching movies and television shows. Who doesn’t? But most of us do so as passive entertainment—to wind down, relax, and escape into alternative worlds. Pay ... Read more

$28.39 USD

The only book you need to become an expert on film history, technique, and appreciation. This "gateway book will deepen readers’ appreciation of milestone movies." (Library Journal**)**If you are looking at this book, then you probably love watching movies and television shows. Who doesn’t? But most of us do so as passive entertainment—to wind down, relax, and escape into alternative worlds. Pay
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Producer to Producer 2nd edition

A Step-by-Step Guide to Low-Budget Independent Film Producing

by Maureen Ryan ...

This is a comprehensive bible to low-budget film producing for emerging and professional producers. Structured to guide the reader through production meetings, every aspect of the film-production pro-cess is outlined in detail. Invaluable checklists — which begin 12 weeks before shooting and continue through principal (and secondary) photography and postproduction — keep the filmmaker on track and ... Read more

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This is a comprehensive bible to low-budget film producing for emerging and professional producers. Structured to guide the reader through production meetings, every aspect of the film-production pro-cess is outlined in detail. Invaluable checklists — which begin 12 weeks before shooting and continue through principal (and secondary) photography and postproduction — keep the filmmaker on track and
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ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY The Ultimate Guide to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

by The Editors of Entertainment Weekly ...

Thirty-nine years after the first Star Wars movie entranced audiences around the world comes Rogue One, the franchiseÍs first spinoff film. And now, to celebrate the arrival of a new chapter, Entertainment WeeklyÍs editors and writers bring you a collectorÍs edition that takes you deep inside the universe of Rogue One. The 96-page guide is packed with revealing new interviews with the cast; rarely ... Read more

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Thirty-nine years after the first Star Wars movie entranced audiences around the world comes Rogue One, the franchiseÍs first spinoff film. And now, to celebrate the arrival of a new chapter, Entertainment WeeklyÍs editors and writers bring you a collectorÍs edition that takes you deep inside the universe of Rogue One. The 96-page guide is packed with revealing new interviews with the cast; rarely
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The Tangibly Reel 1980s Movie Quiz

The Tangibly Reel Movie Quiz, #1

by S. A. Burke ...

Series Book 1 - The Tangibly Reel Movie Quiz
Cinema of the 1980s was very commercially focused on the one hand and yet, paradoxically, incredibly inventive on the other. The 1970s had smashed up the cookie-cutter machines and though the following decade began with a very noticeable transition which brought with it the returning armies of accountants and bottom-liners, the creatives were certainly still allowed to make their own individual ... Read more

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Cinema of the 1980s was very commercially focused on the one hand and yet, paradoxically, incredibly inventive on the other. The 1970s had smashed up the cookie-cutter machines and though the following decade began with a very noticeable transition which brought with it the returning armies of accountants and bottom-liners, the creatives were certainly still allowed to make their own individual
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Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli

The Epic Story of the Making of The Godfather

by Mark Seal ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLERThis “wickedly pacey page-turner” (Total Film) unfurls the behind-the-scenes story of the making of The Godfather, fifty years after the classic film’s original release.The story of how The Godfather was made is as dramatic, operatic, and entertaining as the film itself. Over the years, many versions of various aspects of the movie’s fiery creation have been told—sometimes confl ... Read more

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NATIONAL BESTSELLERThis “wickedly pacey page-turner” (Total Film) unfurls the behind-the-scenes story of the making of The Godfather, fifty years after the classic film’s original release.The story of how The Godfather was made is as dramatic, operatic, and entertaining as the film itself. Over the years, many versions of various aspects of the movie’s fiery creation have been told—sometimes confl
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The Filmmaker's Handbook

A Comprehensive Guide for the Digital Age: Fifth Edition

by Steven Ascher, Edward Pincus ...

The authoritative guide to producing, directing, shooting, editing, and distributing your video or film. Whether you aspire to be a great filmmaker yourself or are looking for movie gifts, this comprehensive guide to filmmaking is the first step in turning a hobby into a career.Widely acknowledged as the “bible” of video and film production, and used in courses around the world, The Filmmaker’s ... Read more

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The authoritative guide to producing, directing, shooting, editing, and distributing your video or film. Whether you aspire to be a great filmmaker yourself or are looking for movie gifts, this comprehensive guide to filmmaking is the first step in turning a hobby into a career.Widely acknowledged as the “bible” of video and film production, and used in courses around the world, The Filmmaker’s
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Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho

by Stephen Rebello ...

A "meticulous history" of the classic suspense film based on exclusive interviews with the director, writers, cast, and crew ( The New York Times Book Review).First released in June 1960, Psycho altered the landscape of horror films forever. But just as compelling as the movie itself is the story behind it, which has been adapted as a movie starring Anthony Hopkins as Hitchcock, Helen Mirren as ... Read more

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A "meticulous history" of the classic suspense film based on exclusive interviews with the director, writers, cast, and crew ( The New York Times Book Review).First released in June 1960, Psycho altered the landscape of horror films forever. But just as compelling as the movie itself is the story behind it, which has been adapted as a movie starring Anthony Hopkins as Hitchcock, Helen Mirren as
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A Teacher's Guide to Lincoln

Common-Core Aligned Teacher Materials and a Sample Chapter

by Amy Jurskis, Harold Holzer ...

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Hitchcock

by Francois Truffaut ...

Iconic, groundbreaking interviews of Alfred Hitchcock by film critic François Truffaut—providing insight into the cinematic method, the history of film, and one of the greatest directors of all time.In Hitchcock, film critic François Truffaut presents fifty hours of interviews with Alfred Hitchcock about the whole of his vast directorial career, from his silent movies in Great Britain to his color ... Read more

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Iconic, groundbreaking interviews of Alfred Hitchcock by film critic François Truffaut—providing insight into the cinematic method, the history of film, and one of the greatest directors of all time.In Hitchcock, film critic François Truffaut presents fifty hours of interviews with Alfred Hitchcock about the whole of his vast directorial career, from his silent movies in Great Britain to his color
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The Star Trek Book New Edition

by Paul J. Ruditis ...

To boldly expand your Star Trek horizons.Re-engage! The new edition of The Star Trek Book takes readers even further into one of the greatest science fiction universes ever created. This unique, insightful, and comprehensive examination of an enduring, much loved franchise features every era of Star Trek in one volume, from the pioneering 1960s TV series to the latest movies and streaming shows, ... Read more

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To boldly expand your Star Trek horizons.Re-engage! The new edition of The Star Trek Book takes readers even further into one of the greatest science fiction universes ever created. This unique, insightful, and comprehensive examination of an enduring, much loved franchise features every era of Star Trek in one volume, from the pioneering 1960s TV series to the latest movies and streaming shows,
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