Glamorous Feast – Unveiling the Hollywood Film Industry

Author: (USA) Janet Wasko, translated by Bi Xiangling and others
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Publish Date: 2006-01-28
Features: A new investigation into the workings of Hollywood film production, delving deep into the entanglement of money, power, and desire in filmmaking. "Nothing is sacred, and movies are no exception. They exist solely to make money." "In Hollywood, every relationship is determined by power." Entertainment First—whether a film concept or script ultimately gets greenlit depends heavily on opportunity and luck. Power Plays—Hollywood is dominated by a few key distributors who hold significant control over the industry. Box Office Rules—the success or failure of a film in theaters directly impacts its performance in other retail channels. Profit Over All—when making decisions, people prioritize a script's potential for profit rather than its artistic quality. Monopoly Creates Myths—despite appearances, the seemingly competitive Hollywood film market is nearly a monopoly. As the pinnacle of the global entertainment industry, the Hollywood film business seems trapped in a web of myths, fantasies, and speculations. Money, power, and desire converge here, as do fashion, fame, and scandals. Examining how Hollywood operates offers a deeper understanding of this extravagant spectacle. This book introduces the production and operational models of the Hollywood film industry, providing a complete reconstruction of how a film concept transforms into a commercial movie through production, distribution, and exhibition. It includes behind-the-scenes insights into the workings of classic films, the strategies of Hollywood's top studios, and explanations of key industry concepts and techniques, aiming to help readers systematically understand the operations of Hollywood films and the mysteries of the industry.