Download or read book Think Outside the Box Office written by Jon Reiss and published by Hybrid Cinema. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the digital revolution has democratised film production, a new hybrid model of distribution is the way independent filmmakers can take control of their own distribution. This approach is not just DIY or Web-based - it combines the best techniques from each distribution arena, old and new. In Think Outside the Box Office, Reiss explains audience identification and targeting, negotiating split-rights agreements, the new role of film festivals and more.
Download or read book The Hollywood Reporter Book of Box Office Hits written by Susan Sackett and published by Watson-Guptill Publications. This book was released on 1996 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete guide to Hollywood's top blockbuster films, from 1939 through 1995, details the five most successful movies of each year
Download or read book Box Office Poison written by Alex Robinson and published by Top Shelf Productions. This book was released on 2001 with total page 611 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the Eisner Award for Talent Deserving Wider Recognition, the International Comics Festival Award for Best Debut Graphic Novel (Angouleme, France), and voted by Wizard Magazine as the best indy graphic novel of all time. "A convincing, absorbing and satisfying fictional portrait of post-college life in New York City."-- Publishers Weekly "A salute to comics, an exploration of the human condition, and a solid, absorbing, and riotously snide tale about at least half of the things that make life important."-- Tasha Robinson, The AV Club "Box Office Poison is a novel complex enough to provoke Book Talk. I even marked panels with post-it notes as I was reading so that I'd remember to show them to my friends."-- Kelly Sue DeConnick, Artbomb.com "The comic book equivalent of the world's best pineapple upside-down cake: layer upon layer of rich dramatic goodness."-- Matthew Craig, Robotfist.com "Box Office Poison is to the comic book culture as Almost Famous is to that of rock and roll."-- Chris Tamarri, The Daily Targum This 608-page epic story of Sherman, Dorothy, Ed, Stephen, Jane, and Mr. Flavor is a true comics masterpiece. Alex Robinson's completely natural and inspiring knack for dialogue makes this story of dreary jobs, comic books, love, sex, messy apartments, girlfriends (and the lack thereof), undisclosed pasts, and crusty old professionals one of the most delightful and whimsical graphic novels to hit the stands in years.
Download or read book Open Wide written by Dade Hayes and published by Miramax Books. This book was released on 2006-05-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Opening weekend is a battle for the hearts and minds (and wallets) of American moviegoers. In Open Wide, Dade Hayes and Jonathan Bing expose the blockbuster factory that lies just beyond Hollywood's red carpet. They reveal how movies have become products of instantaneous mass consumption no more enduring than popcorn and soda. They shadow the actors, directors, producers, and studio executives, tracing the trail of blood, sweat, tears, and hundreds of millions at stake in a weekend at the multiplex.
Download or read book Predicting Movie Success at the Box Office written by Barrie Gunter and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-02-20 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the different factors that can influence a new movie’s prospects at the box office. Looking at factors such as the production budget, distribution model, genre, stars and audience reactions of films, Gunter asks how such aspects may reduce the uncertainties of success so common in the movie industry. The reader is taken on a journey through filmmaking factors that, research suggests, impact box office performance. While box office revenues represent only part of a movie’s earning potential, Gunter highlights how theatrical performances remain central to what the movie business is about. The chapters illustrate how ticket sales are largely influenced by the production budget but also cultural differences and new movie platforms.
Download or read book Box Office Poison Color Comics 5 written by Alex Robinson and published by Top Shelf Productions. This book was released on 2017-05-03 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ed finds that working for Irving Flavor turns out to be an acquired taste. And the secret origin of the Nightstalker... revealed!
Download or read book Hollywood and the Box Office written by John Izod and published by Springer. This book was released on 1988-07-20 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Changing business circumstances have put pressure on film studios and changed the nature of films they produce. This book examines the reaction of the corporations who have found themselves in danger or have perceived new ways of adding to their profitability, influencing the films they produce.
Download or read book Box Office Archaeology written by Julie M Schablitsky and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-06-16 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “How true is it?” is a common refrain of patrons coming out of movie theatres after the latest film on pirates, Vikings, or mummies. While Hollywood usurps the past for its own entertainment purposes, archaeologists and historians know a lot about many of these subjects, digging up stories often more fascinating than the ones projected on screen. This distinguished group of archaeologists select key subjects and genres used by Hollywood and provide the historical and archaeological depth that a movie cannot—what really happened in history. Topics include Egypt, the Wild West, Civil War submarines, Vikings, the Titanic, and others. The book should be of interest to introductory archaeology and American history classes, courses on film and popular culture, and to a general audience. Alternate Selection, History Book Club.
Download or read book BOP written by Alex Robinson and published by Top Shelf Productions. This book was released on 2003 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Previously unpublished short stories rounding out last year's smash hit Box Office Poison. More Box Office Poison stories from Alex Robinson! There were several short stories featuring Sherman, Ed and friends which were not collected in the giant Box Office Poison collection. BOP! reprints all of those short stories including all of the SPX/Expo Anthology shorts, the "Box Office Poison Kolor Karnival" (seen here in glorious black and white), and some extra goodies.
Download or read book The Negro Motorist Green Book written by Victor H. Green and published by Colchis Books. This book was released on with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Negro Motorist Green Book was a groundbreaking guide that provided African American travelers with crucial information on safe places to stay, eat, and visit during the era of segregation in the United States. This essential resource, originally published from 1936 to 1966, offered a lifeline to black motorists navigating a deeply divided nation, helping them avoid the dangers and indignities of racism on the road. More than just a travel guide, The Negro Motorist Green Book stands as a powerful symbol of resilience and resistance in the face of oppression, offering a poignant glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of the African American experience in the 20th century.
Download or read book Writing Movies for Fun and Profit written by Thomas Lennon and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-07-03 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A hilarious and helpful insider's guide to launching a successful writing career in Hollywood. . . . The only compass readers will ever need to navigate the treacherous waters of filmmaking"--("Kirkus Reviews," starred review).
Download or read book Introduction to Scream 2022 film written by Gilad James, PhD and published by Gilad James Mystery School. This book was released on with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction to Scream is an upcoming horror movie directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. This movie is planned to be the fifth installment in the Scream franchise, which began in 1996. Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, and David Arquette will reprise their roles as Sidney Prescott, Gale Weathers, and Dewey Riley, respectively. Along with the original cast members, the movie will also feature new characters played by Jack Quaid, Melissa Barrera, and Jenna Ortega, among others. The plot of Introduction to Scream revolves around a series of murders in a small town, which bear a striking resemblance to the killings depicted in the original Scream movies. Sidney, Gale, and Dewey return to their hometown to investigate the murders, and they are soon joined by a new group of teenagers who become targets of the killers. The movie promises to be a modern take on the classic slasher genre, with meta-humor, suspense, and some scares. Fans of the franchise are eagerly anticipating the release of Introduction to Scream, which is set to hit theaters in January 2022.
Download or read book The Box Office Murders written by Freeman Wills Crofts and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-08-01 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Box Office Murders" by Freeman Wills Crofts. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Download or read book Six The Musical Vocal Selections written by and published by Hal Leonard. This book was released on 2020-06-01 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Vocal Selections). Six has received rave reviews around the world for its modern take on the stories of the six wives of Henry VIII and it's finally opening on Broadway! From Tudor queens to pop princesses, the six wives take the mic to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an exuberant celebration of 21st century girl power! Songs include: All You Wanna Do * Don't Lose Ur Head * Ex-Wives * Get Down * Haus of Holbein * Heart of Stone * I Don't Need Your Love * No Way * Six.
Download or read book Introduction to Pathaan film written by Gilad James, PhD and published by Gilad James Mystery School. This book was released on with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction to Pathaan is a 2021 Indian action-drama film, directed by Gowtham Tinnanuri, who is known for his critically acclaimed film, Jersey. The film stars Shahid Kapoor in the lead role as a soldier-turned-gangster, who becomes a Robin Hood-like figure and fights against the corrupt system. It also features Vijay Sethupathi, Raashi Khanna, and newcomer Shriya Pilgaonkar in important roles. The film is set in the backdrop of the city of Mumbai and revolves around the story of Pathaan, played by Shahid Kapoor, who is a loyal soldier and a responsible son. However, circumstances and the corrupt system force him to take on the path of crime. Pathaan, who is feared by everyone, has a soft corner towards the underprivileged and decides to fight against the corrupt system and the powerful people who are responsible for their misery. The film promises to be an intriguing mix of action, drama, and emotions, and is eagerly awaited by Shahid Kapoor's fans and lovers of the genre.
Download or read book Too Bold for the Box Office written by Cynthia J. Miller and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Too Bold for the Box Office, Cynthia J. Miller has assembled essays by scholars and filmmakers who examine the unique cinematic form of mockumentary. Individually, each of these essays looks at a given instance of mockumentary parody and subversion, examining the ways in which each calls into question our assumptions, pleasures, beliefs, and even our senses. Writing about national film, television, and new media traditions as diverse as their backgrounds, this volume's contributors explore and theorize the workings of mockumentaries, as well as the strategies and motivations of the writers and filmmakers who brought them into being.
Download or read book Introduction to All Quiet on the Western Front 2022 film written by Gilad James, PhD and published by Gilad James Mystery School. This book was released on with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The upcoming film "All Quiet on the Western Front" is set to be a new adaptation of Erich Maria Remarque's classic novel published in 1929. Directed by Edward Berger, the film will be produced by DreamWorks Pictures and will star Daniel Brühl, newcomer Felix Kammerer and Devid Striesow. Filming began in late 2021 and the release date is yet to be announced. The story follows a group of young German soldiers who enlist in World War I, filled with idealism and patriotism. However, as they face the brutal reality of trench warfare, they are forced to confront the devastating effects of the war on their physical and mental well-being, as well as their disillusionment with the patriotic propaganda that inspired them to enlist. The novel is considered a masterpiece of anti-war literature, and the film is expected to be a powerful portrayal of the human cost of conflict.
