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She’s all business. He’s all charm. It's just one little kiss. What's the harm? Dr. Katherine Drake has zero patience for fantasy. Her world is built on logic, hard work, and a schedule that doesn’t include fairy tales. So how does she end up at a comic convention, surrounded by caped crusaders, space wizards, and—oh no—grown men in pony costumes? Alexander Weber may be Hollywood royalty, but he’s tired of red carpets, fake smiles, and love that only lasts until the tabloids move on. When he crosses paths with a woman who isn’t impressed by his fame, he’s instantly intrigued...

What do you really hope for with your acting? Imagine you could learn the real pitfalls that lie ahead. More, that someone shared effective countermeasures to all the traps. Just look inside this book. Discover the 21 Darkest Secrets of the Film and Television Industry Every Actor Should Know. Protect your career by getting ready for the tough choices. But first, you need to know what those choices will be. Learn to recognize traps. Find ways around the inertia of the current system and use what's new, fresh and surprising. In addition to guiding you with effective audition and acting ...

Tackling the hottest topics of the times from Feminazis to Environmentalist Wackos, Rush Limbaugh is at his satirical best - the provocative conservative and the showman who is "documented to be almost always right 97.9% of the time" about The Way Things Ought To Be.

In many ways, Kamal Haasan is unique. One of the greatest actors India has ever produced, he has usually gone further than just enacting a role to completely immersing himself in it. Kamal Haasan: A Cinematic Journey explores some 50 films out of the 245 Haasan has been associated with and analyses his cinematic journey from his beginnings as a child star all the way to his latest blockbusters.

This expanded edition of A Book features additions from Desi Arnaz’s uncompleted, never published second memoir, a new closing chapter picking up his life story where A Book leaves off following his divorce from Lucille Ball, a new Epilogue by Lucie Arnaz, and new photos throughout. Desi’s original work and the additions come together to paint a comprehensive portrait of a man beloved and admired by family and people he worked with despite admitted personal failings, and to whom Lucy herself gave credit for the success of I Love Lucy and pioneering television production in its infancy.

Thomas and Jackie Hawks had big plans. The couple wanted to sell their retirement home - a hard-earned 55-foot yacht named Well Deserved - and move onto land to spend more time with family. So when a baby-faced buyer, Skylar Deleon, wanted to test drive the yacht, the Hawks were overjoyed. However, Skylar had an even more troubling future planned. But as the Hawks set sail with Skylar and two of his friends, not everyone will return. A compelling true crime, Vanished at Sea is a murder mystery that starts as a missing persons' case and quickly evolves into homicide.

Marissa, a recent high school graduate and amateur chef, loves cooking, the culinary reality show Scoop Out, and hot Scottish movie star Garrett Campbell. Despite her big dreams, her feet are firmly planted on the non-slip, rubber floor mat behind the counter of the Texas Fry Hut. -- until she receives a wild job offer -- Spend the summer cooking for Garrett Campbell in Hollywood.

Si deseas mejorar tus habilidades como actor o actriz, ahora puedes aprender de manera accesible y dinámica con la versión audiolibro de este Manual Práctico de Actuación para Principiantes. Descubre poderosas técnicas para tu formación profesional en las artes escénicas, con una guía clara y detallada que te ayudará a dar tus primeros pasos en el mundo del teatro y el cine. Escucha, practica y sumérgete en el arte de la interpretación con este recurso diseñado para acompañarte en cada paso de tu camino como actor o actriz.

Peter thought he had the perfect life as a single dad with two wonderful girls, but his world is turned upside down when he discovers he’s been living in a television show. And it’s about to be cancelled. Now aware of his artificial existence, Peter flees into other sitcoms in hopes of discovering the true meaning for his own creation.

Master your facial expressions. Complete your on-camera training. Change your life. Contrary to popular belief, the camera doesn’t magically place emotion or thought on your face - you do. Here’s the thing about facial communication...your face speaks an emotional, cognitive, and emblematic language. Knowing how to speak this language fluently and authentically is a skill and often the difference between booking the on-camera job or not. Mastering how your face speaks to the camera starts here.

This is a not-so-serious guide to take you on a wild ride to Hollywood stardom. Get ready for laugh-out-loud advice, ridiculous but actually true tips, and the most entertaining journey of your life. Let's dive into the madness of becoming a movie star! And, not to be totally out-in-the-dream world, there are some really good tips at the end to get you honestly started in the crazy world of movie making. Just think of all the streaming services making movies and TV series shows. They need actors and thousands of them. Who is to say you can't be one of them.

This expanded edition of A Book features additions from Desi Arnaz’s uncompleted, never published second memoir, a new closing chapter picking up his life story where A Book leaves off following his divorce from Lucille Ball, a new Epilogue by Lucie Arnaz, and new photos throughout. Desi’s original work and the additions come together to paint a comprehensive portrait of a man beloved and admired by family and people he worked with despite admitted personal failings, and to whom Lucy herself gave credit for the success of I Love Lucy and pioneering television production in its infancy.

Have you ever wanted to be in the movies or on TV? How about if you got paid to be on screen? It is possible, by working as an extra, also called a background actor. Extra opportunities are available all across the United States. This book covers all the basics, including getting an extra gig, what to expect on your first job, what to bring with you, how to get paid, getting extra upgrades, and much, much more. Extensive resources are included at the end of the books, including two dozen agencies in the US, Canada, and the UK. Several pages of definitions are also provided, along with ...

Do you have a movie you want to make? Or a screenplay that you want produced? Are you going to pitch a project to a studio executive, producer, name actor or private investor? Pitching means asking producers, name actors, and studio executives for help. No one pretends this is easy. "I’ve seen other filmmakers give presentations," says film producer/director/screenwriter Tom Marcoux, "Presentations that crashed and burned. But remember, people do this all the time, successfully. You can as well!" After gaining funds for a number of projects (one film went to the Cannes film market), ...

The Organic Actor is a unique book, combining the technical with the psychological aspects of auditioning for film and television. This book deals with concerns that affect every actor who auditions. It is a must listen if you intend to pursue acting as your career or even if you'd just like to dabble in it.

The iconic actor best known for his role as Jim McDonald in Coronation Street, Charlie Lawson unveils a life as dramatic off-screen as his on-screen roles. In his own words, he recounts his shenanigans at boarding school, his experience of the Troubles in his native Northern Ireland, his time at drama school and his first acting roles–as well many boisterous nights out and a short-lived attempt to run an illicit club night in 1980s East London.

"Salut, je m'appelle Matthew, mais vous me connaissez peut-être sous un autre nom. Mes amis m'appellent Matty. Et je devrais être mort." Ainsi commence le captivant récit du célèbre Matthew Perry, acteur qui incarna le légendaire Chandler de Friends. Au fil de ses souvenirs, il évoque ses ambitions de jeunesse et son rapport à la célébrité, ses addictions et sa guérison après un grave problème de santé qui lui fit frôler la mort.

For aspiring actors, understanding the director's mindset is essential. Directors are the ones who ultimately decide what the audience sees on screen or stage. By comprehending their expectations, preferences, and vision, actors can better align their performances and deliver what is required. This book will provide valuable insights into how directors perceive performances, allowing aspiring actors to gain a competitive edge and make themselves more marketable in the industry.

“See Dean Martin Save the World!” – trailer for “Murderer’s Row’ Matt Helm, the literary creation of author Donald Hamilton, was America’s answer to 007 – a two-fisted, hardboiled assassin whose exploits sold millions of paperbacks. Dean Martin was an Italian crooner who rose to fame as the straight man of the comedy duo Martin & Lewis before embarking on a solo singing and acting career that made him one of the most popular performers of the 1960s, appearing in movies and TV and selling millions of records. Martin’s easygoing, boozy. lounge lizard persona was far from ...

Emmy-nominated television producer and executive Andy Friendly takes listeners behind the scenes of the TV and movie business, beginning with his iconic father Fred Friendly's pioneering work in television news with the legendary Edward R. Murrow, through the extraordinary film and television career of his wife, Golden Globe-winning actress Pat Crowley, as well as Andy's own dramatic and at times hilarious adventures working with many of the most talented names in the business: from Richard Pryor, George Clooney, Jimmy Cagney, and Paul McCartney to news and talk legends Tom Snyder, Tim Russert, Dan Rather, Oprah Winfrey, and Vin Scully, among dozens of other top stars.