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The Directors

Lawrence Kasdan

Cult movies 3

50 more of the classics, the sleepers, the weird, and the wonderful

Behind-the-scenes movie careers

Fascinating facts, fun pictures, and easy-to-read sidebars highlight informative text about some of the most interesting jobs that take place behind the scenes in the entertainment industry. Readers will get a glimpse at what it takes to make it as a talent agent, location scout, casting director, and more and find out what goes on behind the glamour.

Star of the show

Acting in a film for the first time, Tessa is lonely until she meets a magic puppy who helps her make friends and meet her favorite actor.

Boy proof

Feeling alienated from everyone around her, high school senior and cinephile Victoria Denton hides behind the identity of a favorite movie character until an interesting new boy arrives at school and helps her realize that there is more to life than just the movies.

Walt Disney

young movie maker
A biography concentrating on the boyhood of Walt Disney, the cartoonist and filmmaker who created Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Porky Pig.

STEM jobs in movies

Introduces careers in the film industry that utilize science, technology, engineering, and math skills.

Youpala, queen of the jungle

Now a famous movie star, Youpala recalls how she came to make her first film.

Movie magic

Asked to star in a movie, Lance invites his fellow knights along, but when the cameras start rolling, Lance doesn't want to share the spotlight.

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