Glamorous Feast -- Unveiling the Hollywood Film Industry

Author: China CITIC Press
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Publish Date: 2006-01-07
Features: A new investigation into the workings of Hollywood film production, delving deep into how money, power, and desire constrain the filmmaking process. "Nothing is sacred, and movies are no exception. They exist solely to make money." "In Hollywood, every relationship is determined by power." Entertaining First—The success of a film concept or script in finally getting greenlit largely depends on opportunity and luck. Power Constraints—The entire Hollywood is dominated by a few film distributors who hold significant power in distribution. Box Office Reigns Supreme—The success or failure of a film's box office performance directly impacts its sales performance through other retail channels. Profit Above All—When making decisions, people consider not the quality of a script but its potential for future profitability. Monopoly Creates Myths—Capital? Scale? Influence? Despite appearing fiercely competitive, the Hollywood film market is actually nearly monopolized. As the pinnacle of the global entertainment industry, the Hollywood film business seems trapped in various myths, fantasies, and speculations. Money, power, and desire converge here, as do fashion, honor, and scandals. Examining the workings of Hollywood will provide a deeper understanding of this extravagant spectacle. This book introduces the production and operational models of the Hollywood film industry, fully recreating the entire process of how a film concept transforms into a commercial film through production, distribution, and exhibition. It includes revelations about the behind-the-scenes operations of classic films, the strategies of Hollywood's top film and television companies, and explanations of relevant industry concepts and techniques, aiming to help readers systematically understand the workings of Hollywood films and the mysteries of the industry.