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The mystery at the Alamo

Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are given the opportunity to be extras in a movie about the Alamo, but they are called upon to use their sleuthing skills when Claire, the star of the film, is implicated in the theft of a valuable ring.

Movies (and other things)

a collection of questions asked, answered, illustrated
2019
Provides answers to thirty questions about a variety of movies, including "Kill Bill, "Friday," "Get Out," and others.
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Stephen King at the movies

a complete history of the film and television adaptations from the master of horror
2019
Explores the 65 movies and 30 television shows adapted from the novels and short stories of Stephen King.
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The Hollywood Jim Crow

the racial politics of the movie industry
2019
"Dissects . . . racial inequality . . . in . . . [the film] industry [and looks] at alternative ways for African Americans to find success in Hollywood"--Amazon.
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Be a film director

direct with confidence
2018
Text and illustrations introduce young readers to the art of film directing.
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Scream night

2018
"It's time for Crazy-Con again. Sweet! The convention is pure pop culture. Abby and Clara can't wait. They want to watch the sequel to their fave move, Scream Night"--Back cover.

The world of It

2019
Collecting the best artwork produced during the making of both of these sophisticated and visually enthralling films; including concept art, sketches, storyboards, and behind-the-scenes photography; The World of IT explores the films? singular aesthetic and meticulous world-building. This compendium includes commentary from director Andy Muschietti; producer Barbara Muschietti; the acclaimed ensemble cast; and other creative players who helped bring a new, disturbing vision of King?s perennial bestseller to life.
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The art of Fantastic beasts

the crimes of Grindelwald
A collection of large, full-color artwork from the film "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald" that illustrates Art Nouveau sculptures, props, magical instruments, creatures, buildings, and locations. Features sketches, scale drawings, and artwork for items included in the film and those rejected.
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Princess Leia

royal rebel
2017
Fans of Princess Leia will learn all about their favorite character.

Hollywood, dead ahead

When film producer Moe Block Busters offers to make their book into a movie, Iggy, Olive, and Seymour head to Hollywood where Olive, furious at being written out of the script, enlists the help of a famed femme fatale to scare the despicable director half to death.
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