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Author : Edward Jay Epstein
Publisher : Melville House
ISBN 13 : 1612190502
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Hollywood Economist written by Edward Jay Epstein and published by Melville House. This book was released on 2012 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Epstein penetrates the dazzlingly complicated economics of Hollywood to uncover what he calls the studios' 'invisible money machine' - the bizarre financial schemes behind the hits and flops. These include harvesting the silver from old film prints, complicated foreign rights auctions, the manipulation of outside investors and filming in obscure locations to get subsidies and avoid taxes. Along the way, Epstein enlightens the reader about the star system and what makes Hollywood tick.

Author : Edward Jay Epstein
Publisher : Melville House
ISBN 13 : 1935554999
Total Pages : 189 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Hollywood Economist written by Edward Jay Epstein and published by Melville House. This book was released on 2010-03-09 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a Freakonomics meets Hollywood saga, veteran investigative reporter Edward Jay Epstein goes undercover to explore Hollywood’s “invisible money machine,” probing the dazzlingly complicated finances behind the hits and the flops, while he answers the surprisingly puzzling question: How do the studios make their money? Along the way we also learn much about star system and what makes the business tick: + What it costs to insure Nicole Kidman’s right knee ... + How and why the studios harvest silver from old film prints ... + Why stars do—or don’t do—their own stunts ... + Why Arnold Schwarzenegger is considered a contract genius ... + How Hollywood goes about doping outside investors and hedge fund managers ... + Why Lara Croft: Tomb Raider is considered a “masterpiece” of financing ...

Author : Arthur S. De Vany
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 9780415312608
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hollywood Economics written by Arthur S. De Vany and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Movies expected to perform well can flop, whilst independent movies with low budgets can be wildly successful. In this text, De Vany casts his eye over all aspects of the business to present some intriguing conclusions.

Author : Arthur De Vany
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134382383
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hollywood Economics written by Arthur De Vany and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003-09-25 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Movies expected to perform well can flop, whilst independent movies with low budgets can be wildly successful. In this superb new book, De Vany casts his expert eye over all aspects of the business and presents some intriguing conclusions.

Author : Edward EPSTEIN
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 247 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Hollywood Economist: the Final Edition written by Edward EPSTEIN and published by . This book was released on 2021-10-27 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a Freakonomics-meets-Hollywood saga, veteran investigative reporter Edward Jay Epstein goes undercover to explore Hollywood's "invisible money machine," probing the dazzlingly complicated finances behind the hits and flops, while he answers a surprisingly difficult question: How do the studios make their money? He further asks in this 2021 final edition, what will happen to this finely-tuned money nachine in the age of streaming? + How and why the studios harvest silver from old film prints ... + Why stars do--or don't do--their own stunts ... + The future of Netflix + What it costs to insure Nicole Kidman's right knee... + How Hollywood manipulates Wall Street: including the story of the acquisition of MGM... wherein a consortium of banks and hedge funds lost some $5 billion... while Hollywood made millions. + Why Arnold Schwarzenegger is considered a contract genius... + The fate of serious fare: How HBO, AMC, and Showtime have found ways to make money offer adult drama, while the Hollywood studios prefer to cater to teen audiences. Editorial Reviews Praise for The Hollywood Economist "The answer to [the] mysteries of modern-day film financing can be found in The Hollywood Economist, Edward Jay Epstein's latest foray into the seamy underbelly of Hollywood spreadsheets." --The Wall Street Journal Praise for Edward Jay Epstein's The Big Picture "A rich adventure that will change the way you look at movies." --BusinessWeek "Edward Jay Epstein is here to tell us that when it comes to Hollywood these days, we've got it all wrong." --The Washington Post Book World "One of the virtues of The Big Picture is Mr. Epstein's astonishing access to numbers that movie studios go to great lengths to keep secret....A groundbreaking work that explains the inner workings of the game." --The Wall Street Journal "Hollywood has needed one of these for a long time--a user's manuel. This one could not be more complete....[Grade] A." --Entertainment Weekly

Author : MCCONNELL
Publisher : McGraw Hill
ISBN 13 : 1526865017
Total Pages : 982 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book eBook: Economics 20th Edition written by MCCONNELL and published by McGraw Hill. This book was released on 2017-02-15 with total page 982 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: eBook: Economics 20th Edition

Author : Ruth Towse
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 0521888727
Total Pages : 627 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Textbook of Cultural Economics written by Ruth Towse and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2010-01-07 with total page 627 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a fascinating look at the economics of the arts, heritage and creative industries.

Author : Toby Miller
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1838715940
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Global Hollywood 2 written by Toby Miller and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-07-25 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Substantially revised and updated, this book highlights how Hollywood has transformed itself to attain ever global clout and reach and the material factors underlining Hollywood's apparent artistic success. Takes into consideration recent events affecting Hollywood such as 9/11, US foreign policy and developments in consumer technology.

Author : Charles C. Moul
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9781139444545
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Concise Handbook of Movie Industry Economics written by Charles C. Moul and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2005-03-14 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This short handbook collects essays on all aspects of the motion picture industry by leading authorities in political economy, economics, accounting, finance, and marketing. In addition to offering the reader a perspective on what is known and what has been accomplished, it includes both new findings on a variety of topics and directions for additional research. Topics include estimation of theatrical and ancillary demand, profitability studies, the resolution of evident paradoxes in studio executive behavior, the interaction of the industry and government, the impacts of the most recent changes in accounting standards, and the role and importance of participation contracts. New results include findings on the true nature of the seasonality of theatrical demand, the predictive power of surveys based upon trailers, the impact of the Academy Awards, the effectiveness of prior history measures to gauge cast members and directors, and the substitutability of movies across different genres.

Author : Gillian Doyle
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 141293186X
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Understanding Media Economics written by Gillian Doyle and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2002-04-04 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: `This book provides an extremely well written and informative introduction to the subject of media economics, characterized by clarity in the explanation of concepts or frameworks and by a balanced discussion for the respective positions in areas of debate' - Paul MacDonald, Roehampton Institute Understanding Media Economics provides a clear, precise introduction to the key economic concepts and issues affecting the media. The book: explains the fundamental concepts relevant to the study of media economics; considers the key industrial questions facing the media industries today; relates economic theory to business practice; covers a wide range of media activity - advertising, television, film, print media, and new media; and looks at the impact of economics on public policy. Understanding Media Economics offers a stimulating perspective on the contemporary media environment. This book will be an essential purchase for all students of the media and mass communication.