Taking Hollywood

The glamour of Jackie Collins meets the grit of Martina Cole in the dark heart of a sun-bleached Los Angeles. 1993 In front of a galaxy of stars, three young film makers accept their Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. Davie Johnston, Zander Leith and Mirren McLean, childhood friends from a rough housing estate in Glasgow, have taken Hollywood by storm. Only they know what they did to get there. . . 2013 Twenty years later Davie is the top host and reality show producer in town. Mirren is a respected writer and movie director and Zander is box office gold. But they haven't spoken to each other in twenty years, their relationships devastated by one horrific secret. Thousands of miles away, in a town where nothing is as it seems, a young ambitious journalist discovers a tantalizing story from the past. Tinsel Town beckons. She is determined to expose the kind of scandalous drama that usually only happens in the movies. Jointly written by presenter Ross King and bestselling author Shari Low, Jackie Collins calls Taking Hollywood 'a fun romp behind the Hollywood curtain'. Lorraine Kelly calls it 'a thriller that's gritty, sexy and a sensational page turner'. If you read ONE book this summer, make it this one.

"Hollywood Drive: What is Takes to Break in, Hang in & Make it in the Entertainment Industry is the essential guide to starting and succeeding at a career in film and TV. Written by a Hollywood insider, Eve Honthaner's invaluable advice will give those attempting to enter and become successful in the entertainment industry the edge they need to stand out among the intense competition." "Hollywood Drive goes beyond what it takes to get you foot in the door by offering you the tools, attitude, philosophy and road map you'll need to give yourself a good fighting chance at success - whether you're looking for you very first job or for a strategy to move your career to the next level. This book will allow you to proceed with your eyes wide open, knowing exactly what to expect."

Hollywood Confidential is the first truly in-depth look at the sexy, humorous, violent, and tragic history of the mob in Hollywood from the 1920s, when Joe Kennedy decided to buy a motion picture company, to the 1980s when the last vestiges of mob influence were revealed through investigations of former Screen Actors Guild President Ronald Reagan and his union backers. The revelations continue into the 1980s when the major studios were no longer important, the independents were on the rise, and it was no longer possible to buy, bribe, or blackmail in a meaningful way. There were deals and bad guys, but the mob as it existed was finished in Hollywood.

"Hollywood makes the most widely successful pleasure-giving artworks the world has ever known. The industry operates under the assumption that pleasurable aesthetic experiences, among huge populations, translate into box office success. With that goal in mind, Hollywood has systematized the delivery of aesthetic pleasure, packaging and selling it on a massive scale. In Hollywood Aesthetic, Todd Berliner accounts for the chief attraction of Hollywood cinema worldwide: its entertainment value. Analyzing Hollywood in the areas of narrative, style, ideology, and genre, Hollywood Aesthetic offers a comprehensive appraisal of the aesthetic design of American commercial cinema. "--Publisher's description.

🌟🎥 Bette Davis: Eyes on Hollywood - Unveiling the Legend: The Journey, Triumphs, and Legacy of a Hollywood Icon 🎥🌟 Step into the spotlight with Bette Davis, as the ChatStick Team presents an extraordinary exploration of one of Hollywood's most unforgettable stars. "Bette Davis: Eyes on Hollywood" delves deep into the life of the woman whose gaze captivated millions, from her early struggles to her ascent as an indomitable force in the golden age of cinema. 📚 What's Inside? A Glimpse into Greatness: Follow Davis's journey from aspiring actress to silver screen legend. Iconic Moments: Relive the breakthrough performances that made her a star. Behind the Scenes: Discover the off-screen persona of a woman known for her fiery spirit and sharp wit. A Legacy Unmatched: Understand the impact Davis had on future generations and the film industry at large. 🎬 Why Read? For the Fans: A treasure trove of insights for anyone who admires the classic era of Hollywood. For the Dreamers: An inspiring tale of perseverance, talent, and the pursuit of greatness. For the Curious: A deep dive into the life of a complex woman who was much more than just an actress. 🌈 Special Features: Exclusive Photos & Anecdotes: Rare images and stories from Davis's life and career. Detailed Filmography: A comprehensive guide to her body of work. 🛒 Grab Your Copy Today! Dive into the pages of "Bette Davis: Eyes on Hollywood" and be inspired by the story of a woman whose legacy will forever light up the screen. Perfect for fans of classic cinema, biography enthusiasts, and anyone who loves a story of determination and success against all odds.

A glamorous, edgy thriller set in the dark heart of a sun-bleached Los Angeles. Breaking Hollywood, by presenter Ross King and bestselling author Shari Low, follows Taking Hollywood which Jackie Collins called 'a fun romp behind the Hollywood curtain'. When you bury the past, it's just waiting to come back to haunt you . . . Zander Leith, Davie Johnston and Mirren McLean, three movie industry legends whose stars shine bright over Hollywood. They've fought their way to the top and glossed over the sordid secrets that gave them their fame and fortune. But in the city of angels, happy endings only happen on screen, because in the shadows of success, there's always someone waiting to take you down. When lives are threatened, Zander, Davie and Mirren realize there is a killer out there who knows everything about them, one who will go to any lengths to take their revenge. And the nightmares they left behind are about to become a deadly reality . . .

Beginning with Thomas Edison's aggressive copyright disputes and concluding with recent lawsuits against YouTube, Hollywood's Copyright Wars follows the struggle of the film, television, and digital media industries to influence and adapt to copyright law. Though much of Hollywood's engagement with the law occurs offstage, in the larger theater of copyright, many of Hollywood's most valued treasures, from Modern Times (1936) to Star Wars (1977), cannot be fully understood without appreciating their legal controversies. Peter Decherney shows that the history of intellectual property in Hollywood has not always mirrored the evolution of the law and recounts these extralegal solutions and their impact on American media and culture.

From the street, New Westminster's Hollywood Hospital didn't look like much - just a rambling white mansion, mostly obscured behind the holly trees from which it took its name. But, between 1957 and 1968, it was the site of more than 6000 supervised acid trips, as part of the burgeoning (and controversial) field of psychedelic psychiatry. Under the care of Medical Director J Ross MacLean, and ex-spy/researcher Al "Captain Trips" Hubbard, it became a mecca for alcoholics, anxiety patients, and unhappy couples (as well as celebrities like Andy Williams), its unorthodox methods boasting a success rate of nearly 80%. But the same media attention that brought the hospital to prominence also assured its downfall, as prohibition forces drove their work underground for more than 50 years. Written by 49.2 regular Jesse Donaldson and academic historian Erika Dyck, The Acid Room takes readers into the hospital's inner sanctum, charting its meteoric rise and fall as it opened up brave new worlds in medicine, and put Canada at the forefront of a movement that is only now being fully explored.