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Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen accidentally becomes a contender in the annual Hunger Games, a grave competition hosted by the Capitol where young boys and girls are pitted against one another in a televised fight to the death. Text presented in Spanish.

MacFarlane plays Captain Ed Mercer, an officer in the Planetary Union in the 25th century who gathers a crew from the farthest reaches of the galaxy his ex-wife included to man the exploration vessel Orville and patrol the mysteries of deep space. Filled with alien species, exotic worlds, futuristic technology and awe-inspiring spaceships, this lavish companion to The Orville takes you behind the scenes through concept art, on-set photography and technical schematics to explore the show s production design, costumes, makeup prosthetics and visual effects.

When Jordan does not make the cut for the dance show Fierce Across America, he pairs up with schoolmate Casey, leader of the dance team, who believes her dance skills and Jordan's choreography will make them an unbeatable team.

"[This book] examines the fantastical world of this phenomenal show with a philosophical lens. This is important precisely because the show rests so heavily on a complex and thought-provoking mythos based around secretive government experiments and a parallel dimension that darkly reflects readers' own. The series as a whole has asked more questions than it has delivered answers, and the chapters in this volume will explore these topics"--Provided by publisher.

"A sociological study of reality television that explores its rise as a culture-dominating medium--and what the genre reveals about our attitudes toward race, gender, class, and sexuality"--Provided by publisher.

As an avid watcher of K-dramas, Hana knows all the tropes to avoid when she finally lands a starring role in a buzzy new drama. And she can totally handle her fake co-star boyfriend, heartthrob Bryan Yoon, who might be falling in love with her. After all, she promised the TV producers a contract romance, and that's all they're going to get from her. But when showrunners bring on a new lead actress to challenge Hana's role as main love interest--and worse, it's someone Hana knows all too well--can Hana fight for her position on the show, while falling for her on-screen rival in real life?.

"As Mango's family settles into their new life in California, she starts auditioning immediately. Unfortunately, Mango's big screen test is a disaster, and her Hollywood dreams feel more like a nightmare. Then the star drops out of the show, and Mango's manager convinces the producers to rework the series with Mango as the lead! It's a perfect showcase for her acting and singing. Still, the realities of success are tricky. Juggling a star's extra-heavy workload, keeping egos on the set in check, and managing the changes to her family's life is a lot of work. Can Mango remain true to herself while following her dreams?"--Provided by publisher.

"When Carlos' mother is assigned to a high-profile case on the set of his favorite television show, he sees this opportunity as a chance to show off his detective skills and earn his mother's trust"--OCLC.

"When Bolt is accidentally shipped from his Hollywood soundstage to New York, he's determined to use his "super powers" to defeat evil and find his way home"--.