Novedades

In Gandolfini, critic and historian Jason Bailey traces the twinned stories of the man and the unforgettable roles he played. Gandolfini’s roots were working class, raised in northern New Jersey as the son of Italian immigrants, and acting was something he loved for a long time before he could see it as a career. It wasn’t until he was well into his bohemian twenties that he dedicated himself to a life on the stage and screen.

Two-time Oscar nominee Jeremy Renner was the second most googled person in 2023… and not for his impressive filmography. His otherworldly success on-screen faded to the periphery when a fourteen-thousand-pound snowplow crushed him on New Year’s Day 2023. Somehow able to keep breathing for more than half an hour, he was subsequently rushed to the ICU, after which he would face multiple surgeries and months of painful rehabilitation.

Der gefeierte Schauspieler und Marvel-Superheld Jeremy Renner über den brutalen Unfall, der ihn fast das Leben kostete – und die beeindruckende Geschichte, wie er sich zurück ins Leben kämpft: "Ich hoffe, dass ich mit meiner Geschichte allen helfen kann, die gerade das Gefühl haben, dass die Chancen gegen sie stehen." Jeremy Renner, zweimal für den Oscar nominiert, war die am zweithäufigsten gegoogelte Person 2023 – allerdings nicht nur wegen seiner eindrucksvollen Filmografie.

The ultimate Hollywood story revealed: the sizzling relationship between Joseph Kennedy, patriarch of America's most influential political family, and Gloria Swanson, one of the most prominent silent film stars of her day. Gloria and Joe were in love with each other and with the movies, especially Queen Kelly, which completed the real-life ménage à trois. Starring along with the star of the screen and the Boston Brahman in this exposé are Erich von Stroheim, Kennedy's wife Rose, Swanson's husband, and a cast of colorful hangers-on.

Discover the untold story of Gene Hackman, Hollywood’s rugged everyman and cinematic icon. Dive into The Everyman’s Hero: The Life and Legacy of Gene Hackman, an in-depth biography that chronicles the extraordinary journey of one of the greatest actors of all time. From his nomadic childhood in Illinois to his Oscar-winning triumphs in The French Connection and Unforgiven, this book unveils the authentic details behind Gene Hackman’s rise to stardom, his versatile career, and his quiet retirement. Written by C.D.

Gloria Mae Josephine Swanson (March 27, 1899 - April 4, 1983) was an American actress. She first achieved fame acting in dozens of silent films in the 1920s and was nominated three times for the Academy Award for Best Actress, most famously for her 1950 turn in Billy Wilder's Sunset Boulevard, which earned her a Golden Globe Award. The following recording includes interview clips from 1965 and 1980.

Tom Fontaine became a collector in 1963 at the age of five. He first heard of Sharon Tate after his Dad and friend Del saw Valley of the Dolls in late 1967. When they came home from the movie, the only thing they talked about was actress Sharon Tate, who played Jennifer. As a curious kid, he looked into who Sharon was and walked down to his local drugstore, McCords, to find magazines that Sharon would be in. He also used these to find out about other shows and movies she appeared in. This is how his collection started, and it was a passion that continued for the next several decades.

They weren’t just actresses—they were Goddesses. Brigitte Bardot, Jayne Mansfield, Ann-Margret, Betty Grable, Rita Hayworth, Sophia Loren, and Marilyn Monroe captivated audiences, commanded the silver screen, and became icons of beauty, talent, and desire. They lit up movie marquees, stole hearts worldwide, and left behind a legacy that still mesmerizes today. But behind the glamour, what was life really like for these legendary women? Step beyond the Hollywood façade and uncover the intimate truths of their careers, relationships, and deepest secrets.

ഹാസ്യനടനെന്ന നിലയിൽ ഏറെ ചിരിപ്പിക്കുകയും സ്വഭാവ നടനെന്ന നിലയിൽ ഇടയ്‌ക്കൊക്കെ വിസ്മയിപ്പിക്കുകയും ചെയ്ത മാമുക്കോയ ഹൃദ്യമായ ഭാഷയിൽ തന്റെ ജീവിതകഥ പറയുന്നു. മാമുക്കോയയുടെ സഞ്ചാരപഥങ്ങളും പ്രവൃത്തിമേഖലകളും കാഴ്ചപ്പാടുകളും അനാവരണം ചെയ്യപ്പെടുന്ന ഈ ഗ്രന്ഥം ഒരു കാലഘട്ടത്തിന്റെ സാംസ്‌കാരിക ചരിത്രംകൂടിയാണ്. ഇന്ന്അ ന്യമായിക്കൊണ്ടിരിക്കുന്ന സ്‌നേഹം, ഹൃദയനൈർമല്യം, ആത്മാർത്ഥത എന്നിവ ഈ സ്മരണകളിൽ നിറഞ്ഞുനിൽക്കുന്നു. ടി. പദ്മനാഭന്റെ അവതാരികയും സത്യൻ അന്തിക്കാടിന്റെയും വി. ആർ. സുധീഷിന്റെയും പഠനങ്ങളുംകൂടി ഉൾപ്പെടുത്തിയ ഈ ഗ്രന്ഥം ആസ്വാദകർക്ക് ഒരു അമൂല്യസമ്പത്താണ്

Helen Hayes MacArthur (October 10, 1900 - March 17, 1993) was an American actress. Often referred to as the "First Lady of American Theatre," she was the second person and first woman to win the EGOT (an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony Award), and the first person to win the Triple Crown of Acting.

Elke Grunupp, Melissa Vassiliki, Elke Evremidis e apenas Elke, antes de ser conhecida como Elke Maravilha. Lembrada por muitos como uma personalidade televisiva, Elke foi atriz, modelo, cantora e poeta. Mas também foi presa política por seis dias quando peitou a ditadura, em 1971. Foi a modelo mais requisitada do país ainda que sua personalidade forte atropelasse sua carreira. Foi mulher de oito. Foi madrinha de ao menos oito mil. Foi apátrida.

Elke Grunupp, Melissa Vassiliki, Elke Evremidis e apenas Elke, antes de ser conhecida como Elke Maravilha. Lembrada por muitos como uma personalidade televisiva, Elke foi atriz, modelo, cantora e poeta. Mas também foi presa política por seis dias quando peitou a ditadura, em 1971. Foi a modelo mais requisitada do país ainda que sua personalidade forte atropelasse sua carreira. Foi mulher de oito. Foi madrinha de ao menos oito mil. Foi apátrida. Foi alcoólatra. Foi funcionária de Silvio Santos e foi uma das maiores antagonistas de Silvio Santos.