The Movie Business Book: Second Edition - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 067175095X ISBN 13: 9780671750954

Publisher: Fireside Books, 1992

Synopsis

Behind the glitter of Hollywood lies a high-powered, multibillion-dollar business whose workings are known only to industry insiders.

In "The Movie Business Book, " forty of Hollywood's most celebrated producers, directors, screenwriters, agents, lawyers, marketers, distributors, exhibitors, and deal makers reveal the secrets of their trade in personal accounts that are both highly informative and wonderfully entertaining.

This new edition -- fully revised and updated for the movie industry of the '90s -- includes such unique perspectives as David Puttnam on producers, Sydney Pollack on directors, Henry Jaglom on independent filmmaking, Mike Medavoy on studio management, Richard Childs on home video, Martin Polon on new technology, and thirty-four more.

About this title

From the Author

How box-office grosses became part of our culture
It's exciting to be able to greet readers and browsers of "The Movie Business Book" courtesy of Amazon.com.

Thanks for visiting---this means we probably share a love of movies and a curiosity about grosses, deal-making and where the money goes. In fact, there has been a groundswell of interest about movie dollars in general. This can be traced to "Entertainment Tonight," which popularized multi-million dollar budgets and grosses in their coverage. Soon, newspapers and local TV began reporting weekend box-office contests. Now it's part of our culture.

This second edition of "The Movie Business Book" is especially popular on college campuses where more film courses are featuring business procedures in their core material than ever before. Also, there is a growing readership overseas, especially in Germany and Korea.

There's nothing like going out to the movies. Here in West Los Angeles, my girlfriend and I usually go to AMC Theatres for first-rate projection, sound and popcorn. Or to Laemmle Theatres for independent- style pictures. On weekends, we go back and forth between Century City and Third Street in Santa Monica, checking what's sold out as a barometer of movie-going. For advance word on how pictures will open, I ask my students at the USC School of Cinema-Television.

For great fun, try the Third Street Promenade where some 20 screens are within walking distance. Before or after the movie, enjoy the beautiful walkway of shops and cafes, great for people-watching.

Thanks again for stopping by; see you at the movies!

Synopsis

Producers, directors, screenwriters, agents, editors, financiers, distributors, and exhibitors talk about the practical and business aspects of making motion pictures.

Edition details

• Publisher: Fireside Books
• Publication date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 067175095X
• ISBN 13: 9780671750954
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 484
• Editor: Squire Jason E.