Hollywood Uprising

Author: Zhou Liming
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: The author, Zhou Liming, is renowned as the "Hollywood critic from mainland China," famous for his reviews of American films. However, his most popular articles are likely his detailed introductions to the inner workings of Hollywood. With nearly two decades of research into the American film industry, professional expertise in MBA studies from top American universities, and on-the-ground investigations and reporting on Hollywood since the mid-1980s, the author has written a series of articles that combine academic depth with the sharp insight of a journalist, covering all aspects of the industry. These include trends in the American film industry, Hollywood's box office revenue and financing channels, film production, marketing, and promotion, the political leanings of American film professionals, and their influence on politics and mainstream society. The book uses numerous case studies, such as celebrity salaries, Arnold Schwarzenegger's political career, Hollywood's LGBTQ+ and Jewish interest groups, and the political and social implications of nudity in films, to clarify many misconceptions. It holds great reference value for the development of China's film industry, the practical work of film professionals, and the knowledge enhancement of both avid film enthusiasts and casual readers.