Film Analysis

Transforming Harry: The Adaptation of Harry Potter in the Transmedia Age is an edited volume of eight essays that look at how the cinematic versions of the seven Harry Potter novels represent an unprecedented cultural event in the history of cinematic adaptation.

This book is an invaluable and inspirational material for the film, television and theater professional. It helps directors, actors, writers, designers, producers and executives tap into their imagination and instincts, in turn helping them create the films they’ve always dreamed of creating.

Are you a fan of ThunderCats? Have you ever wondered why this classic animated series still resonates with audiences decades after its debut? Look no further than Unveiling Thundercats: Analysis Of The Classic Animation’s Main Themes, Life Lessons And Character Arcs. Whether you're a die-hard ThunderCats fan or a newcomer to the series, Unveiling Thundercats offers a fresh and insightful look at this beloved animated classic. Don't miss out on this essential guide to one of the most iconic cartoons of all time!

While other books give you tips on how to “write funny,” this book offers a paradigm shift in understanding the mechanics and art of comedy and the proven, practical tools that help writers translate that understanding into successful commercial scripts. The Hidden Tools of Comedy unlocks the unique secrets and techniques of writing comedy. Kaplan deconstructs sequences in popular films and TV that work and don’t work and explains what tools were used (or should have been used).

The Divergent series is delighting the world with its epic of Tris and Four struggling through revolutions to create a better world. But there are deeper meanings and symbols beneath the surface. Why is it fitting that teens numbered three and four should remake the world? How many Biblical references appear? Why are ravens and crows such popular symbols? And what themes and images does this series share with The Hunger Games and all the other dystopias, past and present?

Non-Fungible Token (NFT) Investing Mastery is a book primarily written to help you navigate your way through NFT investing. The book explores the basics of NFTs and how to make, buy, sell, trade, and invest in NFT crypto. Because of the complexity of crypto and NFT investment, this guide to non-fungible tokens has been specifically designed to serve the investment needs of both beginners and pros. 

A fan ponders some of the strange things that go on in the episodes of the original 1978 Battlestar Galactica.

To Pixar and Beyond: My Unlikely Journey with Steve Jobs to Make Entertainment History is Lawrence Levy's personal account of how he and Steve Jobs turned a struggling animation company into a filmmaking powerhouse. Levy is the former Pixar chief financial officer. When Levy arrived at Pixar in 1995 at the behest of CEO Steve Jobs, the animation company was struggling. Jobs purchased the company in 1986 to be a graphics hardware business, but it had not succeeded in this area.

Breaking Down Breaking Bad: An In-Depth Analysis of Show's History, Evolution, and Cultural Impact is the ultimate resource for any fan of the critically acclaimed television series. This comprehensive guide offers a deep dive into every aspect of the show, from its groundbreaking storytelling to its iconic characters, cinematography, soundtrack, and cultural impact.