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MCU

the reign of Marvel Studios
2024
The unauthorized, behind-the-scenes story of the stunning rise--and suddenly uncertain reign--of the most transformative cultural phenomenon of our time: the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Marvel Entertainment was a moribund toymaker not even twenty years ago. Today, Marvel Studios is the dominant player both in Hollywood and in global pop culture. How did an upstart studio conquer the world? In MCU, beloved culture writers Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales, and Gavin Edwards draw on more than a hundred interviews with actors, producers, directors, and writers to present the definitive chronicle of Marvel Studios and its sole, ongoing production, the Marvel Cinematic Universe. For all its outward success, the studio was forged by near-constant conflict, from the contentious hiring of Robert Downey Jr. for its 2008 debut, Iron Man, all the way up to the disappointment of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and shocking departures of multiple Marvel executives in 2023. Throughout, the authors demonstrate that the original genius of Marvel was its resurrection and modification of Hollywood's old studio system. But will it survive its own spectacular achievements? Dishy and authoritative, MCU is the first book to tell the Marvel Studios story in full--and an essential, effervescent account of American mass culture.
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Just beyond

Creatures from the lagoon
"Ruthie, Ezra, and their friends are attacked by the Lagoonatics when exploring the lagoon. Their dad and uncle continue butting heads over shutting the studio down. Wolfenscreem makes an appearance when filming begins"--Provided by publisher.
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Only on the weekends

2023
"Fifteen-year-old Mack is a hopeless romantic. . .Mack has had a crush on Karim for as long as he can remember and he can't believe it when gorgeous, popular Karim seems into him too. But when Mack's father takes on a new directing project in Scotland, Mack has to move away, and soon discovers how painful long-distance relationships can be. . .Then Mack meets actor Finlay on set, and the world turns upside down again. Fin seems fearless--and his confidence could just be infectious"--Provided by publisher.

Just beyond

2023
"Wolfenscreem and the rest of the studio's creatures wreak havoc on the movie set and a battle to gain control of the amulet and the monsters ensue"--Provided by publisher.

Just beyond, 13

monstrosity
Most kids dream of being on a movie set, but when Ruth and Ezra's family buys an old Hollywood studio, they discover secret, forgotten horrors that are more than just makeup and special effects!.
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The ride of a lifetime

lessons learned from 15 years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company
2019
The author shares the lessons he learned from running the Disney Company, including the principles for leadership.
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Scream all night

2018
"Dario Heyward knows one thing: He's never going back to Moldavia Studios, the iconic castle that served as the set, studio, and home to the cast and crew of dozens of cult classic B-horror movies. It's been three years since Dario's even seen the place, after getting legally emancipated from his father, the infamous director of Moldavia's creature features. But then Dario's brother invites him home to a mysterious ceremony involving his father and a tribute to his first film--The Curse of the Mummy's Tongue. Dario swears his homecoming will be a one-time visit. A way for him to get closure on his past--and reunite with Hayley, his first love and costar of Zombie Children of the Harvest Sun, a production fraught with real-life tragedy--and say good-bye for good. But the unthinkable happens--Dario gets sucked back into the twisted world of Moldavia and the horrors, both real and imagined, he's left there"--Provided by publisher.

The Disney book

a celebration of the World of Disney
"For more than 90 years, Disney has captured imaginations with pioneering entertainment and storytelling for all ages. From Sleeping Beauty to Frozen, Mary Poppins to The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, and Disneyland to Tokyo DisneySea, explore the world of Disney in this exciting guide. With amazing, rarely seen art and artifacts from the incredible archives and libraries of The Walt Disney Company, experience the magic of Disney in one beautiful and captivating book."--Page 4 of cover.

The Disney book

a celebration of the World of Disney
2015
A visual exploration of all things Disney, from the animated and live-action movies to the theme parks and attractions that have made Disney the beloved brand it is today, with pictures of rarely seen treasures from the archives, including concept art, original story sketches, early merchandise, a range of movie posters, collectibles, props, and art from more than ninety years of Disney storytelling and entertainment.

Pirate king

a novel of suspense featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes
2012

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