As a librarian with certifications and training at a university, I spend a lot of time working with dust jackets and book covers. I even attended a workshop that was solely three hours hand-covering library books with other librarians. It’s a passion, taking care of books. But as a writer, that was bound to happen. …
The American pop-rock band Imagine Dragons, became popular in 2012 following the release of their album Night Visions and their single “Its Time.” Still, it was their addictive and catchy song on the album entitled “Radioactive,” that shot them to worldwide fame and recording-breaking weeks on the Billboard Hot 100. The band has launched a …
It is not uncommon for productions to search for newborn infants through agencies. Babies who are delivered early are considered ideal. You can’t get much smaller than a newborn for delivery scenes on television. This is done because on TV, an eight-pound baby might look like it weighs ten pounds. What a show will say …
If you’re a rock fan or you have a friend or two who might be, then you understand that beef with Imagine Dragons comes naturally as they do not commit to the genre. Imagine Dragons said in an interview categorically a few years ago that they have no specific genre. This drew the ire of …
Every so often, a director gets the absolute final say on the cut of a movie release. However, this privilege is more rare than most people think — more often, there are producers, the studio, and others who also have influence over the film, and the director will have to answer to each of these …
Horses have starred in movies since the movie’s beginnings. One of the first recorded movies of a horse was a series of photographs displayed on a spinning zoopraxiscope that gave an illusion that the horse and rider galloped across the screen. Since then, horses have made regular appearances in multiple movies. Related to: Where Do …
When you watch a film such as “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” or “Gangs of New York,” once you get past Leo DiCaprio’s brilliant acting, you probably notice the fabulous costumes. From films like “Star Wars” to “The Fifth Element,” professional costume designers create original works of art that combine fashion, history, materials science, and creativity. …
We all go to the movies and then join each other on social media on Oscars night when Hollywood comes out to shine and honor what the Academy Awards calls “outstanding artistic and scientific achievements.” But how do they get there? Who says who gets to go that night and why? The Academy of Motion …
Most of us have some movie song or another that reminds us of that movie and some related emotional event in our lives. Me, I want to cry every time I hear “Where the Boys Are,” which makes me really sentimental and a little older than dirt. But movies can’t just use a song. Whether …
Product placements happen in just about every movie you can think of. It is a win-win situation for everyone involved. Brands get exposed to millions of viewers, and moviemakers get paid for product placements. Typically, movie product placements are seamless and happen in such a way that they don’t stand out too much but still …
Unfortunately, several movies have the same or similar titles, and it’s legal, which can prove annoying when you’re trying to research a specific movie. Sometimes it turns out that the one we were looking for was not the originator of the title as well. It’s understandable when you have the remake of a film or …
Movie theaters split the ticket cost with the movie producers by taking approximately 40-45% and giving the filmmakers the other 55-60%. The amount starts with a wider ratio in favor of the movie studios but eventually narrows. Theater owners have to bid for leasing of the movie. If you’re one of those inquiring minds who …
If you’ve ever seen Twilight or Harry Potter or To Kill a Mockingbird, you’ll know the magical experience of watching your favorite book characters come to life on-screen. There’s nothing more satisfying than seeing a scene play out exactly how you pictured it in your imagination or watching a beloved actor portray the literary villain …
Chapters are an extremely vital aspect of any book. Even though they are not mandatory, chapters provide structure and readability by dividing the book into sections. In addition to providing easy breaking spots (after all, even the most immensely enjoyable books are hardly ever finished in a single session), they help your readers to follow …
From props, rental businesses to museums, and members of the local community, are the places where movie producers get those amazing and sometimes strange or rare props you see in the movie. Some are even custom built. Oh, did I forget to say the trash? Heck yes! Items you don’t want can be a movie …
Depending on the budget of the film, a composer’s salary could range from $400,000 to $2.4 million. Composers needn’t limit themselves to cinematic projects. Composers of video game soundtracks often earn between $30,000 and $75,000 for half an hour of work, whereas those who write jingles make between $500 and $15,000 per commercial. How are …
There is nothing preventing self-published books from becoming movies, but the process is very difficult. Self-publishing is a hard path to take to getting a book noticed, and in order for a book to become popular enough to be feasibly made into a movie, it almost always will need to gain the attention of a …
Actors aren’t obligated to find an agent, manager, or lawyer. In a cutthroat industry living in Hollywood, finding success without guidance is rare. If I’m the new guy on the Hollywood scene, should I expect to book acting gigs if nobody knows who I am? If I have zero connections in the industry, I will …
Certain actors have outrageous demands to be featured in a film. However, are there any regulations they must adhere to just like other crew members? The set of a TV or movie is similar to any other workplace regarding staff regulations. Everyone is valued and has a role to play in the final product, even …
When I was young, I wanted to be an executive producer of thriller movies. Nevertheless, I didn’t really know what being an executive producer on a movie meant until I was much older. The executive producer is like the chief executive officer (CEO) of the movie project who funds and controls everything. Read on to …
How long does it take actors to memorize a movie script? The answer to this question definitely varies by actor, script, and maybe even what the actor had for lunch, so we will have to generalize a bit. Having spent some time on movie and television sets as an extra (Friday Night Lights and Tarantino’s Death …
I’m sure many of us would jump at the opportunity to be an actor or actress in our favorite tv show. We have fantasized about being on screen with our celebrity crushes and having those “passionate moments” on screen. We would love to be famous, a household name, and receive the financial compensation that comes with …
Jerry Bruckheimer is an award-winning producer of both film and television who has been bringing stories to life since the early 1970s. One of his first stories was the magic of Pepsi-Cola when he started his life on the production floor in advertising. Today, he has many lifetime achievement awards on his shelf and he’ll …