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1001 Stranger Things Facts

by Blake Dylan ...

The ultimate trivia book for all Stranger Things superfans. 1001 Stranger Things Facts includes fascinating trivia on auditions, the many influences of Stranger Things, props, easter eggs, music, special effects, cast & crew, mistakes, behind the scenes, the 1980s, cars, fashions, early plans for the show that never happened, fan theories, science, production design, locations, food, and an awful ... Read more

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The ultimate trivia book for all Stranger Things superfans. 1001 Stranger Things Facts includes fascinating trivia on auditions, the many influences of Stranger Things, props, easter eggs, music, special effects, cast & crew, mistakes, behind the scenes, the 1980s, cars, fashions, early plans for the show that never happened, fan theories, science, production design, locations, food, and an awful
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The Twilight Zone

Rod Serling’S Wondrous Land

by Kenneth Reynolds ...

From 1959 to 1964, a chilling new anthology series held audiences captive with tales of horror, delight, and mystery. Rod Serling changed the face of television with The Twilight Zone, a groundbreaking series that enticed viewers to tap into the wonders of a dimension of sound, a dimension of sight, a dimension of mind. When they accepted that cryptic invitation, viewers found themselves in The ... Read more

$4.85 CAD

From 1959 to 1964, a chilling new anthology series held audiences captive with tales of horror, delight, and mystery. Rod Serling changed the face of television with The Twilight Zone, a groundbreaking series that enticed viewers to tap into the wonders of a dimension of sound, a dimension of sight, a dimension of mind. When they accepted that cryptic invitation, viewers found themselves in The
... Read more
Star Trek: A Post-structural Critique of the Original Series

by Michael Hemmingson ...

Media critic Michael Hemmingson offers a history and critique of the original Star Trek TV series, and the impact it has had on our culture, language, and science. Using the post-strctural lens, this study offers an insightful examination of sexual politics, colonial expansion, the human superiority over aliens, military action and the prime directive within the Star Trek realm. ... Read more

$2.69 CAD

Media critic Michael Hemmingson offers a history and critique of the original Star Trek TV series, and the impact it has had on our culture, language, and science. Using the post-strctural lens, this study offers an insightful examination of sexual politics, colonial expansion, the human superiority over aliens, military action and the prime directive within the Star Trek realm.
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Being Fuzzy

A Quick Guide to being a Background Performer

by Michael T. Burgess ...

Ever wanted to be a part of the film and television industry but just weren't sure where to start? Being a background performer, traditionally called an Extra, is one of the best oppotunities to get involved. But once you are on set, even before that, what do you do? This is what Being Fuzzy covers from the start of your day to the end...and a lot afterwards. Knowing the terms, the Setiquitte, and ... Read more

$2.69 CAD

Ever wanted to be a part of the film and television industry but just weren't sure where to start? Being a background performer, traditionally called an Extra, is one of the best oppotunities to get involved. But once you are on set, even before that, what do you do? This is what Being Fuzzy covers from the start of your day to the end...and a lot afterwards. Knowing the terms, the Setiquitte, and
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Stephen Colbert

by Catherine M. Andronik ...

Series series Greenwood Biographies
Stephen Colbert may be "just a comedian"â€”one not all audiences find funny, especially among those who have been mercilessly lampooned by himâ€”but there is no arguing that the condescending, bombastic, and largely ignorant pundit he plays on Comedy Central has brought awareness of current events and political happenings to a substantially larger portion of the American population.||The only ... Read more

$36.89 CAD

Stephen Colbert may be "just a comedian"â€”one not all audiences find funny, especially among those who have been mercilessly lampooned by himâ€”but there is no arguing that the condescending, bombastic, and largely ignorant pundit he plays on Comedy Central has brought awareness of current events and political happenings to a substantially larger portion of the American population.||The only
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From Broadway to the Big Screen: The Christine Baranski Story: The Drama and Comedy Behind an Actress' Life

by Lassie Lockhart ...

A woman with undeniable talent, theater actress-turned-screen star Christine Baranski has proven people her incomparable comic and dramatic skills. Starting off as a stage actress, she later found herself in the big screen, knocking off and impressing critics with her comic performances in shows like "Cybill", "Frasier", "The Birdcage" and "How the Grinch Stole Christmas". Let us witness Christine ... Read more

$5.52 CAD

A woman with undeniable talent, theater actress-turned-screen star Christine Baranski has proven people her incomparable comic and dramatic skills. Starting off as a stage actress, she later found herself in the big screen, knocking off and impressing critics with her comic performances in shows like "Cybill", "Frasier", "The Birdcage" and "How the Grinch Stole Christmas". Let us witness Christine
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Un-Dead TV

by Brad Middleton ...

Vampires are ubiquitous in our popular culture—from movies to television, in fiction and art, and even within the hallowed halls of academia. But in the not-so-distant past, these undead creatures held more fear than fascination; they lived in the shadows and were the stuff of nightmares. In 1897, Bram Stoker introduced Dracula to the Western world—and our concept of vampires was changed forever. ... Read more

$11.05 CAD

Vampires are ubiquitous in our popular culture—from movies to television, in fiction and art, and even within the hallowed halls of academia. But in the not-so-distant past, these undead creatures held more fear than fascination; they lived in the shadows and were the stuff of nightmares. In 1897, Bram Stoker introduced Dracula to the Western world—and our concept of vampires was changed forever.
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Unhistory: Apocryphal Stories Too Strange for Even Ahistory: An Unauthorized History of the Doctor Who Universe

by Lars Pearson, Lance Parkin ...

Series series Ahistory
The digital-only Unhistory supplements the work of Ahistory: An Unauthorised History of the Doctor Who Universe by placing on a single timeline the stories which very much look apocryphal, outside the parameters of the main Whoniverse. These are the bizarre side-steps of Doctor Who, including adventures in which the Doctor travelled with his grandchildren John and Gillian (and they blew up or shot ... Read more

$11.18 CAD

The digital-only Unhistory supplements the work of Ahistory: An Unauthorised History of the Doctor Who Universe by placing on a single timeline the stories which very much look apocryphal, outside the parameters of the main Whoniverse. These are the bizarre side-steps of Doctor Who, including adventures in which the Doctor travelled with his grandchildren John and Gillian (and they blew up or shot
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A Licence to be Different

The Story of Channel 4

by Maggie Brown ...

Traces the history and development of Channel 4, one of the UK's best loved and most controversial TV channels. Identifies key figures and signature programmes such as 'Brookside,' 'The Big Breakfast' and 'Wife Swap,' as well as successful American imports including 'Friends' and 'Sex and the City.' ... Read more

$44.72 CAD

Traces the history and development of Channel 4, one of the UK's best loved and most controversial TV channels. Identifies key figures and signature programmes such as 'Brookside,' 'The Big Breakfast' and 'Wife Swap,' as well as successful American imports including 'Friends' and 'Sex and the City.'
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Stranger Things - The Upside Down Companion

by Blake Dylan ...

The amazing story of the Netflix sci-fi horror phenomenon, season by season, from conception to the screen!Packed with fascinating trivia and incredible facts about all aspects of Stranger Things. ... Read more

$3.69 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The amazing story of the Netflix sci-fi horror phenomenon, season by season, from conception to the screen!Packed with fascinating trivia and incredible facts about all aspects of Stranger Things.
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THE STORY OF NED BEATTY: A SUMMARIZED BIOGRAPHY

‘Deliverance’ & ‘Network’, Superman and Toy Story Actor Dies at 83.

by SANDRA THOMAS ...

Ned Thomas Beatty was brought into the world in Louisville, Kentucky, to Margaret (Fortney) and Charles William Beatty. He grew up fishing and chipping away at ranches. His old neighborhood of St. Matthews, Kentucky, is not really the climate to energize a profession in media outlets, however, so when inquired, "How could you get into the entertainment biz?" Beatty reacted, "By spending time with ... Read more

$4.42 CAD

Ned Thomas Beatty was brought into the world in Louisville, Kentucky, to Margaret (Fortney) and Charles William Beatty. He grew up fishing and chipping away at ranches. His old neighborhood of St. Matthews, Kentucky, is not really the climate to energize a profession in media outlets, however, so when inquired, "How could you get into the entertainment biz?" Beatty reacted, "By spending time with
... Read more
Midsomer Murders Location Guide

Discover the villages, pubs and churches behind the hit TV series

by Frank Hopkinson ...

A visitor’s guide to Midsomer, pinpointing the most popular real-world locations used for filming the series.‘Midsomer Murders’ was an immediate success from its very first episode ‘The Killing at Badger's Drift’, aired in 1997. With this guide, fans of the show can pinpoint the most popular locations used for filming the series, including familiar pubs, churches, villages and countryside that are ... Read more

$6.92 CAD

A visitor’s guide to Midsomer, pinpointing the most popular real-world locations used for filming the series.‘Midsomer Murders’ was an immediate success from its very first episode ‘The Killing at Badger's Drift’, aired in 1997. With this guide, fans of the show can pinpoint the most popular locations used for filming the series, including familiar pubs, churches, villages and countryside that are
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Best HDTV

A Consumer's Guide To The Best TV, Plasma, Best HDTV Antenna, Best HDTV Cable Amplifier, Best HDTV Antenna Indoor

by Mildred R. Guyette ...

A single source for best hdtv, the best tv, plasma, best hdtv antenna, best hdtv cable amplifier, best hdtv antenna indoor and much more. ... Read more

$4.48 CAD

A single source for best hdtv, the best tv, plasma, best hdtv antenna, best hdtv cable amplifier, best hdtv antenna indoor and much more.
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Reality TV: An Insider's Guide to TV's Hottest Market

An Insider's Guide to TV's Hottest Market

by Troy DeVolld ...

Demystifying TV's most explosive genre, this handbook winds its informative way through all three stages of production and on into creating and pitching original shows in a thoughtprovoking and oftenhumorous read. ... Read more

$22.49 CAD

Demystifying TV's most explosive genre, this handbook winds its informative way through all three stages of production and on into creating and pitching original shows in a thoughtprovoking and oftenhumorous read.
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Remembering A.J.

A Selection of Reviews by Film and Tv Critic Andrew Johnston

by Andrew Johnston ...

"What do I strive to contribute through my passion and visions? I want to help make the world make a little more sense. I want to do work as a critic and journalist that helps increase the audience of work that deserves exposure and explain why it deserves exposure. And eventually I want to create artistic work of my own - in the form of fiction or essays - that, in its own way, does the same ... Read more

$4.99 CAD

"What do I strive to contribute through my passion and visions? I want to help make the world make a little more sense. I want to do work as a critic and journalist that helps increase the audience of work that deserves exposure and explain why it deserves exposure. And eventually I want to create artistic work of my own - in the form of fiction or essays - that, in its own way, does the same
... Read more
An Actor's Guide--Your First Year in Hollywood

by Michael St. Nicholas ...

An Actor's Guide-Your First Year in Hollywood should be required reading for any young actor headed to La-La Land with a dream in his heart and a shine on his shoes. Sure, it's a great guide to auditioning, getting a SAG card, finding an agent, landing parts, gaining exposure, and creating publicity-but it’s also packed with real-world advice from a fellow actor. Getting to know Los Angeles, ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

An Actor's Guide-Your First Year in Hollywood should be required reading for any young actor headed to La-La Land with a dream in his heart and a shine on his shoes. Sure, it's a great guide to auditioning, getting a SAG card, finding an agent, landing parts, gaining exposure, and creating publicity-but it’s also packed with real-world advice from a fellow actor. Getting to know Los Angeles,
... Read more
The Way We All Became The Brady Bunch

How the Canceled Sitcom Became the Beloved Pop Culture Icon We Are Still Talking About Today

by Kimberly Potts ...

In celebration of the Brady Bunch's 50th anniversary, TV writer Kimberly Potts writes a Seinfeldia-like definitive history of the show that changed the family sitcom and made an indelible impact on pop culture.There isn't a person in this country who hasn't heard of The Brady Bunch. Whether it's the show they watched growing up, or the one their parents did--whether adored, or great to poke fun at ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

In celebration of the Brady Bunch's 50th anniversary, TV writer Kimberly Potts writes a Seinfeldia-like definitive history of the show that changed the family sitcom and made an indelible impact on pop culture.There isn't a person in this country who hasn't heard of The Brady Bunch. Whether it's the show they watched growing up, or the one their parents did--whether adored, or great to poke fun at
... Read more
Starting Your Career as an Actor

by Jason Pugatch ...

Series series Starting Your Career
This practical and entertaining guide readies the uninitiated actor to navigate the ridiculous, impossible, and often heartbreaking world of the acting industry. This book will expose actors to the ins and outs of the world's (second) oldest profession. Topics include how to be "discovered," what to expect from training programs, the grunt work of starting a career, how to persevere in the face of ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

This practical and entertaining guide readies the uninitiated actor to navigate the ridiculous, impossible, and often heartbreaking world of the acting industry. This book will expose actors to the ins and outs of the world's (second) oldest profession. Topics include how to be "discovered," what to expect from training programs, the grunt work of starting a career, how to persevere in the face of
... Read more
So You Want To Be A Television Presenter

foreword by Chris Tarrant

by Tony Nicholson ...

This is a rare manual for the guidance of hopeful television presenters, written by BAFTA Award winning television producer Tony Nicholson, with a foreword by top TV presenter CHRIS TARRANT. It has been written based on over thirty years of working with some of the top names in the business, as well as a wealth of experience of helping, guiding and mentoring TV newcomers, many of whom have gone ... Read more

$15.30 CAD

This is a rare manual for the guidance of hopeful television presenters, written by BAFTA Award winning television producer Tony Nicholson, with a foreword by top TV presenter CHRIS TARRANT. It has been written based on over thirty years of working with some of the top names in the business, as well as a wealth of experience of helping, guiding and mentoring TV newcomers, many of whom have gone
... Read more
R'Bonney Gabriel

The Beauty and Brains Behind the Miss Universe 2022 Crown + Exclusive Interview

by Samuel Walter ...

Discover the incredible story of R'Bonney Gabriel, the reigning Miss Universe 2022This book delves into her journey to the crown, showcasing her beauty, brains, and determination.Learn about her experiences, challenges and triumphs along the way. Plus, an exclusive interview with R'Bonney herself, where she shares her thoughts on beauty, self-confidence, and what it takes to be Miss Universe.This ... Read more

$3.36 CAD

Discover the incredible story of R'Bonney Gabriel, the reigning Miss Universe 2022This book delves into her journey to the crown, showcasing her beauty, brains, and determination.Learn about her experiences, challenges and triumphs along the way. Plus, an exclusive interview with R'Bonney herself, where she shares her thoughts on beauty, self-confidence, and what it takes to be Miss Universe.This
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3-Act Structure Handy Reference Guide

A Convenient Checklist to Keep your Screenplay on Track

by Michael Barmish ...

Series series My Pocket Guide for FILM, TV & MEDIA
The 3-Act structure has been around since the dawn of writing, since the dawn of storytelling. In fact it has been around since the Greek antiquity and its philosophers, in particular Aristotle who proposed the definition of tragedy.Over the past decade and especially since cinema and writing screenplays became one of the most popular ways of storytelling, a myriad of great books around the 3-Act ... Read more

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The 3-Act structure has been around since the dawn of writing, since the dawn of storytelling. In fact it has been around since the Greek antiquity and its philosophers, in particular Aristotle who proposed the definition of tragedy.Over the past decade and especially since cinema and writing screenplays became one of the most popular ways of storytelling, a myriad of great books around the 3-Act
... Read more
X-Files, je veux toujours croire

Guide non-officiel de la série

by Blanchard Cédric ...

Présentation X-Files, la série culte des années 90, revient sur le devant de la scène en ce début 2016. Une nouvelle saison de 6 épisodes permet de plonger à nouveau les téléspectateurs dans le monde des affaires non-classées. Avant de plonger avec passion dans cette mise à jour de la série, ce guide non officiel vous propose de revivre l'ensemble des 9 années qui furent autant de saisons ... Read more

$3.98 CAD

Présentation X-Files, la série culte des années 90, revient sur le devant de la scène en ce début 2016. Une nouvelle saison de 6 épisodes permet de plonger à nouveau les téléspectateurs dans le monde des affaires non-classées. Avant de plonger avec passion dans cette mise à jour de la série, ce guide non officiel vous propose de revivre l'ensemble des 9 années qui furent autant de saisons
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The Tao of Jack Bauer

What Our Favorite Terrorist Buster Says About Life, Love, Torture, and Saving the World 24 Times in 24 Hours with No Lunch Break

by Steven Keslowitz ...

As the preeminent post-9/11 television thriller, 24 has addressed critical issues relating to striking the proper balance between maintaining our civil liberties and ensuring our national security. The show continues to have a profound impact on the way in which we view the world.The Tao of Jack Bauer is an insightful study of Jack Bauer's influence in society. What does Jack Bauer teach us about ... Read more

$4.85 CAD

As the preeminent post-9/11 television thriller, 24 has addressed critical issues relating to striking the proper balance between maintaining our civil liberties and ensuring our national security. The show continues to have a profound impact on the way in which we view the world.The Tao of Jack Bauer is an insightful study of Jack Bauer's influence in society. What does Jack Bauer teach us about
... Read more
The Friends Book of Lists

The Official Guide to All the Characters, Quotes, and Memorable Moments

by Michelle Morgan ...

Packed with compelling facts and trivia from all ten seasons, The Friends Book of Lists breaks down the memorable series in a collection of 100+ easy-to-digest lists focusing on themes, characters, and favorite moments in an irresistible package.Each entry in this comprehensive book celebrates another corner of the Friends universe and offers new discoveries and facts concerning cherished ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

Packed with compelling facts and trivia from all ten seasons, The Friends Book of Lists breaks down the memorable series in a collection of 100+ easy-to-digest lists focusing on themes, characters, and favorite moments in an irresistible package.Each entry in this comprehensive book celebrates another corner of the Friends universe and offers new discoveries and facts concerning cherished
... Read more

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