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1930’s Hollywood Movie Memories – The Golden Age Of Hollywood

The early part of the 1930’s provided less in the way of Hollywood Movie Memories, and more in the way of memories of the Great Depression. In spite of the decades slow start, Hollywood would go on to have one of the most creatively and financially successful eras in motion picture history.

It was during the 1930’s that Hollywood film making really started to spread its wings. The use of sound in film production, both Read Full Story …

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Breaking Into Hollywood – How Do I Make New Media Work for Me?

At this point, you’ve all heard the term “new media.” So you’ve also probably all asked the question: “What exactly IS new media?” But don’t think it’s okay not to know the answer! It’s been 50 years since there was this radical a shift in the entertainment business model – AND since the barriers to entry and success were this low. That isn’t going to last, so if you don’t know what’s happening with ITV, Read Full Story …

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Breaking Into Hollywood – Do you Know Anyone Who’s Hiring?

This is a tough article to publish, but it’s just so important! The message of this missive is simple: stop asking people to hire you. STOP IT. It is not only not an effective way to break into the industry, it is a sure way to drive away the very people who are able to help you.

Does this sound counterintuitive? Completely against the whole concept of “taking initiative”? Let me explain.

If you have few or Read Full Story …

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New Scifi Movie Idea for Hollywood: Humans Don’t Suck

Is it just me, or is anyone else getting tired of being told they’re horrible? Too many movies are using the undertone (or blatant accusations) that people are bad. We waste too much. We pollute too much. We fight too much. We don’t trust, tolerate, forgive, or love enough and on and on and on.

The latest movie I watched with a People Suck storyline was the remake of the classic scifi film, The Day Read Full Story …

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Breaking Into Hollywood – Do I Really Need a Screenwriting Seminar?

I’m a producer who has enjoyed both sides of the writing seminar experience. As a writing fellow years ago, I attended many diverse seminars. Then, as a story analyst for a major production company, I developed my own system for understanding and applying story structure which I now teach in a seminar of my own. There are three things I explain to people who question or resist “learning how to write” through professional seminars.

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Make it in Hollywood From Your Backyard!

I think risk factors into the equation but, like you hear from pretty much everyone who is successful in one field or another..Persistance is key.

 

It’s the dedication that you put into your craft and the enjoyment you take from it. This along with a general commitment that you express to the others on the set as well as your attitude that will set you apart from the rest.

 

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6 Worst Films in Cinema History

You will not find Citizen Cane in this list. You will read here neither about Academy Award winners nor about movies that have changed the world of films. You will read here about films that the only thing they are remembered about is how bad they are.

Here is list of the worst films ever hit the big screens.

1) Plan 9 from Outer Space

Thanks to its mumbled plot, unbelievably odd dialogue, clumsy acting, corny Read Full Story …

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Breaking Into Hollywood – How Do I Translate the Entertainment Trades Into Project Sales?

One of my most popular articles to date has been “Breaking Into Hollywood – Do I Need to Read the Trades?” In that post, I outlined the minimum types of information you should scan the trades for and also suggested key trades to read. Thanks to the strong response I received, in this article, I’m going to follow up with specific examples of what you might find in the trades – and how you can Read Full Story …

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10,000 BC Making An Advance In History

Of late, there have been very few examples of historical fiction in the film industry that go beyond just 200 years. Not very much history is explored in films, especially not in the action genre. However, this could be about to change.
Director Roland Emmerich, the director who brought us the films Godzilla, The Patriot, The Day After Tomorrow, Stargate, Universal Soldier, and Independence Day, brings us a vision a life in prehistoric times with the Read Full Story …

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Are Hollywood New Released Movies Going to be All Remakes?

All Right! Who’s up for a night of movies, buttered popcorn, your favorite candy and ice cold slushies? A show of hands please. Yeah, just what I thought, pretty much everyone is. I doubt we will ever get tired of America’s greatest national treasure, watching new released movies. Whether it’s in the comfort of our own homes, or in the local movie theater, we are in love with watching movies. But wait a minute! As Read Full Story …