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Biographical profiles of more than 400 film stars, with information on their personal lives, careers, and important films.

Thirteen-year-old Johnny Thyme is a stuntkid whose phenomenal feats are a movie industry secret. But what's he going to do when his favorite director asks him to perform the super-dangerous stunt that killed his father?.

Profiles the film "High Noon," which waswritten and produ ced at the height of the Hollywood blacklist.

Offers readers interested in careers in the arts a framework for putting their passion into action.

Nancy and her friends search for a prop that's gone missing from a movie set in this interactive mystery.

Nancy and her friends get to visit a real movie set, but when the most famous cat in Hollywood vanishes the crew is on the case.

"Veteran film critic Ann Hornaday guides us through the aesthetic and technical elements that comprise a typical movie--from writing the script and casting to the final sound edit--and explains how to evaluate them as pieces of a larger whole"--Dust jacket.

Film critic Richard Schickel gives his own insight into what he argues are the best movies, including classics, forgotten treasures and more.

"This clear, easy-to-follow guide includes fun games and mini-projects that teach all the techniques you need to get started in movies"--Back cover.

Greg Heffley's mom wants him to take a break from video games while Halloween approaches and he comes up with an idea to make a movie.