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Travel through time and space on an epic adventure with Disney's major motion picture A Wrinkle in Time!
This keepsake book takes readers behind the scenes of Disney's film adaptation of Madeleine L'Engle's timeless novel. Complete with interviews and photographs of the cast and crew, it's an exclusive look at the film's production perfect for moviegoers and fans of the iconic book. Discover how acclaimed director Ava DuVernay brought the story to...
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The Back to the Future series of films is, in a word, timeless. From the original films to spin-off cartoons, toys and more, generations of fans never seem to get enough of Marty McFly, Doc Brown, and their adventures through the space-time continuum. In this celebration of all things Back to the Future, author Brad Gilmore discusses the films, the fascinating history behind them, and why they mean so much to so many.
Pairing his knowledge with his...
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Blade Runner 2049 is a 2017 sequel to the 1982 movie Blade Runner, about a world in which some human-looking replicants have become dangerous, so that other human-looking replicants, as well as humans, have the job of hunting down the dangerous models and "retiring" (destroying) them. Both films have been widely hailed as among the greatest science-fiction movies of all time, and Ridley Scott, director of the original Blade Runner, has announced that...
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Trans woman and screenwriter Tilly Bridges takes you through the trans allegories of the Matrix franchise, with deep dives into The Matrix, The Matrix Reloaded, The Animatrix, The Matrix Revolutions, and The Matrix Resurrections, tracking one person's transition journey - from Thomas Anderson, to Neo... to Trinity.Each movie's allegory is deeply layered, building from movie to movie, and speaks to a different aspect of trans existence. You'll learn...
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Little Shoppe of Horrors #40 The three BBC serials devoted to Prof. Bernard Quatermass were huge hits on British television in the 1950s. Hammer made wonderful versions of the first two-The Quatermass Xperiment (1954) and Quatermass 2 (1956). But it would be 1967 before Hammer produced the most intelligent feature film version of the three-Quatermass and the Pit. Are we now the Martians? Find out the complete history behind this landmark science-fiction...
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In 1973, The Exorcist shocked the world and became the most popular and successful horror film ever made.
In 1977, Exorcist II: The Heretic shocked the world in a very different way... becoming a laughing stock.
How did it happen? Why did a major motion picture studio entrust a man who hated The Exorcist with the job of making Exorcist II? Why did making the film almost KILL its director? What caused enraged audiences to riot and pull ticket booths...
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The New England Horror Filmmakers is a collection of stories from various creators around the states that make up New England. Their trials tribulations hard ships and courage in completing their art. Its been done with a labour of love for the independent film market to show anyone can make a movie with effort and dedication.
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For the first time, the never-before-told history of the Doctor's most dangerous enemy, the Daleks, from their genesis thousands of years ago to their conquest of the universe.
Doctor Who: Dalek, is the one and only volume devoted solely to the history of the Doctor's greatest enemy. The Daleks, with their watchword cry "Exterminate!", are a race of cyborg aliens single-mindedly determined to conquer the universe and end all life forms they consider...
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For far too long, horror has been considered a male genre, made by men, marketed to men, and enjoyed by men. But in the last decade, we have seen an emergence of women as horror filmmakers, academics, and fans, all making sure their voices were heard! Editors Alyse Wax and Rebekah McKendry, PhD have gathered some of the greatest minds in horror film theory-all women-to discuss their love of the genre.The scope of Creepy Bitches covers all areas of...
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The trailers for Star Wars: The Force Awakens made a strong impression on fans. Many were excited by what they saw as a return to the spirit of George Lucas's 1977 creation. Others--including several white supremacy groups--were upset and offended by key differences, most notably the shift away from a blond, blue-eyed, male protagonist. When the film was finally released, reactions similarly seemed to hinge on whether or not The Force Awakens renewed...
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Die "Star-Trek-Chronik" im Verlag in Farbe und Bunt, die ausführlich durch die Entwicklung, Produktionsgeschichte und Nachwehen jeder einzelnen "Star Trek"-Produktion führt, geht mit der Serie rund um Captain Picard und seiner Crew in die dritten Runde.
Die Autoren Björn Sülter ("Es lebe Star Trek") sowie Reinhard Prahl ("Es lebe Captain Future") und Thorsten Walch ("Es lebe Star Wars", "Es lebe Captain Future") haben es sich darin zur Aufgabe...
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THE MAGIC OF VISUALSWhen we see a film, we experience it. With all the fibers of our body and our senses. We feel it, we live it. Our body reacts, our perceptions are influenced. Each chapter of this book tries to explain how our body reacts to the respective technique. How do we react in stop-motion? What does the camera view convey to us? What do we feel when it comes to textures? All of this is covered in an introductory way in each chapter. After...
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This year, to mark the fiftieth anniversary of his first appearance on the screen, the original, uncut version of Godzilla was released in American theaters to the delight of Sci-Fi and B-Movie fans everywhere. Ever since Godzilla (or, Gojira, as he is known in Japan) crawled out of his radioactive birthplace to cut a swath of destruction through Tokyo, he has claimed a place alongside King Kong and others in the movie monster pantheon. He is the...
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Little Shoppe of Horrors #33 - The Making of DRACULA PRINCE OF DARKNESSIT WAS 1965. AND DRACULA WAS FINALLY BACK!! The final scenes for HORROR OF DRACULA were shot at Christmas 1957, and since then Hammer had wondered how they would bring back their money-making Count again. Now in 1965, they were able to get Christopher Lee back on the Bray Studios lot, with a stellar cast and the director of the original film, Terence Fisher. For many fans, this...
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Featuring nerdy recipes for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, The Geeky Bartender Drinks is your chance to sip your way through your favorite sci-fi and fantasy worlds-Game of Thrones, Legend of Zelda, Star Trek, and more. This smaller hardcover version of the original book has a new, fresh, modern design and includes 10 additional recipes from The Geeky Chef Strikes Back, making it the perfect gift for the geek in your life.
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The cats are back in their continuing mission: to boldly go where no one has gone before. This companion to the bestselling Star Trek Cats brings the many adventures of Star Trek: The Next Generation to life in a faithfully feline homage to the hit series. From encounters with the Borg to adventures on the holodeck, Captain Picard and the rest of the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D crew are reimagined as cats with lovingly detailed and eyebrow-raising...
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So, what do you get an atheist for Christmas? This collection of smart, funny essays, of course-short works by 42 resolutely secular-minded geniuses about how to survive (and even enjoy) the holiday season…without feeling the Christmas Spirit move you. Editors Robin Harvie and Stephanie Meyers have gathered writers, celebrities, comedians, and scientists to deliver essays ranging from the hilarious to the reflective to the charmingly absurd in The...
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Celebrate the greatest saga ever told with this "intergalactically awesome book" (Tiffany "Smithlord" Smith).
The first shots of the ragtag Rebels running from the monstrous Galactic Empire. Young Anakin winning the podrace. The first time we saw the crackle of Luke Skywalker's lightsaber. All of us who are deeply influenced by the epic saga of Star Wars have our favorite moments, and each time the screen goes black and we see those words-A Long...
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George Beahm, a former U.S. Army major, draws on his experience to discuss the military science of the sprawling Star Wars universe: its personnel, weapons, technology, tactics and strategy, including an analysis of its key battles to explain how the outmanned and outgunned rebels ultimately prevailed against overwhelming forces.
Contrasting the military doctrine of the real world with the fictional world of Star Wars, the author constructively criticizes...
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This engaging study of Alfonso Cuarón's 2004 film demonstrates why it is an essential work of twenty-first-century cinema.
“Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” is an elegant exemplar of contemporary cinematic trends, including serial storytelling, the rise of the fantasy genre, digital filmmaking, and collaborative authorship. With craft, wonder, and wit, the film captures the most engaging elements of the novel while artfully translating...
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