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The entertainment industry is a multi-billion dollar business that showcases the work, services, talent, and creativity of a cross-section of the international workforce. The modern entertainment industry is the convergence of the business of music, books, movies, television, radio, Internet, video games, theater, fashion, sports, art, merchandising, copyright, trademarks, and contracts. Employment opportunities abound in this vibrant, eclectic and exciting universe – open to anyone willing to learn and work diligently with creative enthusiasm. To be on the cutting edge of this ever-changing industry, one must possess an in-depth knowledge of the many areas that converge to form modern show business. Entertainment lovers of all ages will enjoy this engaging overview of an evolving industry; from its basic and traditional roots to today’s exciting technological innovations that rapidly and constantly influence the entertainment we enjoy. Experience a fascinating and enthralling odyssey while exploring dozens of artistic disciplines that can lead to success in the international entertainment field. A spotlight shines on a variety of business options, specific endeavors, crucial information, general knowledge, detailed advice, and the art of negotiating entertainment agreements. Discover the different types of jobs and careers available in the entertainment industry and the effective tools used to produce & market products. Learn the fundamental and essential provisions of publishing & intellectual property, including! deal-making and standard contracts used by professionals in the entertainment industry. ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY is the second in a series of books dealing with the entertainment business by author, musician, radio host, entertainment lawyer, and historian Mark Vinet. It offers an in-depth study and detailed analysis of the diverse, colorful, and creative art forms that fill the leisure and recreational time of North Americans. This book contains the author’s personal entertainment industry rules, tenets, advice, principles, opinions, philosophies, and concepts developed over a thirty-year career in show business as an artist, musician, writer, performer, businessman, manager, and entertainment/copyright lawyer. ... Read more

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good brief intro
Bought this book because I'm starting a new job in merchandising. This is really only an introduction read. 14 topics are discussed on less than 140 pages, that's about 2 pg per topic.
If you are a student or casual reader looking for an overview of the E industry - great book. If you are a professional I have to repeat that this book is really only a brief overview without depth.
Still, if you're interested in the E industry, Mark Vinet gives you a good comprehensive read.* * * *

Sleep Material
I kept falling asleep when I read this book. Although the author stresses that it's just a preliminary glimpse at the entertainment industry, I think he could at least make it more fun to read. I felt like I was reading a dictionary.

Inexpensive textbook.
Inexpensive one-volume textbook. Perfect for senior high school, college and university level courses. ... Read more

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Approx. 8 1/2" x 11", with black and white photographs. ... Read more

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"...an encyclopedia of sports fiction..."

Based on Dr. William Russo's popular and long-standing college course, Great Sports Storiesis an overview of the conflicts, tales, plots, characters, and actions, that comprise the most significant sports films of the past century. From famous literary athletics to the politically incorrect tales of sport, from distant past games to professionals of the modern age, the book covers them all. If you want a definitive guide to winners and losers among the movie sports scene, you have found it.

Now with over 70 photos from popular and unpopular movies! ... Read more

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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! X Games 3D: The Movie is an action sports/documentary 3D film released on August 21, 2009 for one week only. It captures the drama and spectacle that play out every year at the X Games, highlighting the behind-the-scenes stories of the featured athletes and the sacrifices they make in pursuit of glory and the advancement of their sports on the industry?s biggest stage. The Crystal Method composed their third soundtrack, along with the American music composer, Tobias Enhus for the soundtrack for the film. Enhus has also composed soundtracks himself for such titles as Black Hawk Down, The Matrix: Path of Neo, and the Spider Man 3 video game. In an interview, The Crystal Method said that they provided several of their songs for the film, including "Drown in the Now", which was used for the trailer of the movie. ... Read more

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40,000 celebrity addresses. Fourth Revised Edition. ... Read more

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Dungeons & Dragons: The Movie appeals to fans of all ages. Outstanding special effects and exciting action bring to life the legendary world and will introduce scores of new fans to its danger and heroism. This novelization written for younger fans is the ideal way for them to further explore this exciting universe.

This cast includes Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons and Thora Birch of the recent hit film American Beauty. The film also stars Justin Whalin of Lois & Clark, Marlon Wayans, Tom Baker of Dr. Who fame, and Richard O'Brien, the creator/writer/director/actor of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Notable Sports Figures, brought to you by Gale®, a part of Cengage Learning, a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses.The length of the article is 2056 words.The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase.You can view it with any web browser.Takes a close look at the people in sports who have captured attention because of success on the playing field, or controversy off the playing field. This work features biographies on more than 600 people from around the world and throughout history who have had an impact not only on their sport, but also on the society and culture of their times. It also includes not only the record-breakers that dominated and changed their sport, but also the controversial figures that made headlines even apart from athletic events. ... Read more

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The idea for this book came about due to a fat kid having an inordinate amount of time on his hands during the fall of 2004. Just so happens he was able to waste a bunch of time emailing stupid stuff to a buddy who also had a lot of time on his hands. The reasoning for each having time to kill was quite different. The fat kid was unemployed; his buddy had a cake job.
Now they both have cake jobs and spend a lot of time on the internet. Most of the content in this book is utterly useless. Unless, of course, you like to read the rantings and ravings of lunatics discussing Detroit sports, giving poor movie reviews of awful 80's movies, or just other useless information like this. We hope everyone enjoys the book.
Disclaimer: If you have a problem with the opinions, facts, content or language in this book, we don't care. We are both asses and do not value other peoples opinions. Sincerely, DanaDang ... Read more

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Non stop laughs
If you like humor and sports and TV and movies, than this is the book for you.A great read from cover to cover at a great price. ... Read more

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They did it again.
Another great edition by the genius that is DanaDang.A laugh out loud journey from beginning to end.I highly recommend. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from ATV Sport, published by Thomson Gale on December 15, 2005. The length of the article is 755 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Carpe Diem 2.(PRODUCT TESTING)
Author: Jerrod Kelley
Publication: ATV Sport (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 15, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 8Issue: 10Page: 32(1)

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A gossip columnist is someone who writes a gossip column in a newspaper or magazine, especially a gossip magazine. Gossip columns are material written in a light, informal style, which relates the gossip columnist's opinions about the personal lives or conduct of celebrities from show business politicians, professional sports stars, and other wealthy people or public figures. Some gossip columnists broadcast segments on radio and television. The columns mix factual material on marriages, divorces,pregnancies and arrests, obtained from official records with more speculative gossip stories, rumors, and innuendo about romantic relationships, affairs, and purported personal problems. Gossip columnists have a reciprocal relationship with the celebrities whose private lives are splashed about in the gossip column's pages. Of course, some gossip columnists can engage in borderline defamatory conduct, spreading innuendo about alleged immoral or illegal conduct that can injure celebrities' reputations. ... Read more