By John Corrado It’s that time of year. A time for giving gifts and making wish lists. To help with this, I’ve compiled a number of entertainment-themed gift ideas, ranging from a number of 4K and Blu-ray releases to several books (which I’ve personally selected), that would make perfect gifts for the movie lovers and… Read More The Joy of Movies 2023 Christmas Gift Guide
By John Corrado Christmas is just under a week away. Hanukkah starts on December 22nd. It’s gift giving season, and here is my holiday gift guide, featuring a selection of recent movies, TV shows, books and even a board game that I can personally recommend. There’s something for everyone on this list, and all of… Read More 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
A few more last minute book ideas! These four are published by Chronicle books (distributed in Canada by Raincoast) and can be found in the film and art sections of most book stores. – Erin Corrado The Art of Inside Out The book opens a foreword by Amy Poehler (voice of Joy) and an introduction by the film’s… Read More Christmas Gift Ideas – Four books featuring behind-the-scenes art from Pixar
Every year, I like to profile a few film-related books as suggested gifts for Christmas. These three from Dorling Kindersley can all be found in most book stores, so are easy to pick up last minute. For Disney & Pixar fans on your list, these are all sure to be a hit! – Erin Corrado… Read More Christmas Gift Ideas – Three books for the Disney fans on your list…
Released June 1st, 2015 Page count: 365 pages Size: 6” x 9” Film + Video Budgets, 6th Ed. by Maureen A. Ryan Published By Michael Wiese Productions To find out more about Film + Video Budgets or other titles, visit MWP’s website here. – – – – – – – – – – –… Read More Book Review: Film + Video Budgets, 6th Ed.
Originally released April 1st, 2009 Page count: 158 pages Size: 8.7” x 6” GreenScreen Made Easy: Keying and Compositing Techniques for Indie Filmmakers by Jeremy Hanke and Michele Yamazaki Published By Michael Wiese Productions http://www.mwp.com/ _______________________________________________________ GreenScreen Made Easy: Keying and Compositing for Indie Filmmakers Book Review By Erin V. The green screen or chromakeying… Read More Book Review: GreenScreen Made Easy – Keying and Compositing Techniques for Indie Filmmakers
Originally released July 1st, 1999 Page count: 158 pages Size: 8.2” x 6” Directing Actors by Judith Weston Published By Michael Wiese Productions http://www.mwp.com/ ____________________________________________________ Directing Actors Book Review By Erin V. Summer is the perfect time to catch up on reading and learn a thing or two in the process. So this week I… Read More Book Review: Directing Actors
Released Dec. 3rd, 2013 Page count: 168 pages Size: 11.29″ x 9.37″ The Art of Frozen By Charles Solomon Foreword by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee Preface by John Lasseter Published by Chronicle Books Distributed by Raincoast (Canada http://www.raincoast.com/ http://www.chroniclebooks.com/ _______________________________________________ The Art of Frozen Book Review by Erin V. Under the dustjacket of The… Read More Book Review: The Art of Frozen
Released Oct. 2nd, 2013 Page count: 64 pages Size: 10″ x 7.6″ Disney’s Frozen – The Essential Guide Published by Dorling Kindersley Written by Barbara Bazaldua http://www.dk.com/ ____________________________________________ Frozen: The Essential Guide Review by Erin V. In Frozen – The Essential Guide, we get a brief introduction to all the main characters, sets, and… Read More Book Review: Frozen – The Essential Guide
Released August 1st, 2013 Page count: 139 pages Size: 6” x 9” Shakespeare for Screenwriter: Timeless Writing Tips from the Master of Drama by J. M. Evenson Published By Michael Wiese Productions http://www.mwp.com/ ________________________________________________ Shakespeare for Screenwriters: Timeless Writing Tips from the Master of Drama Review By Erin V. Providing something different, Shakespeare for Screenwriters… Read More Book Review: Shakespeare for Screenwriters – Timeless Writing Tips from the Master of Drama
Released June 11th, 2013 Page count: 172 pages Size: 11.22” x 9.4” The Art of Monsters University By Karen Paik Preface by John Lasseter and Pete Docter Foreword by Dan Scanlon Published by Chronicle Books Distributed by Raincoast (Canada) http://www.raincoast.com/ http://www.chroniclebooks.com/ _________________________________________ The Art of Monsters University Book Review by Erin V. The Art… Read More Book Review: The Art of Monsters University
Released May 15th, 2013 Page count: 64 pages Size: 10” x 7.6” Disney•Pixar’s Monsters University – The Essential Guide Published by Dorling Kindersley Written by Glenn Dakin http://www.dk.com/ __________________________________________ Monsters University The Essential Guide Book Review By Erin V. As a fun tie-in to this year’s summer release from Pixar, the Monsters University Essential Guide… Read More Book Review: Monsters University – The Essential Guide
By Erin V. Last Sunday, I attended a panel led by author/playwright Penny Penniston who wrote ‘Talk the Talk (2010)‘, at the Toronto Screenwriting Conference, which ran April 6th and 7th in downtown Toronto. The conference has speakers from film, TV, as well as authors of well known screenwriting books, all talking about the art… Read More Interview: Penny Penniston, Author of ‘Talk the Talk: A Dialogue Workshop for Scriptwriters’
Released December 20th, 2011 Page count: 208 pages Size: 9.5” x 7.25” Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol Shooting Diary By David James Foreword by Tom Cruise Published by Insight Editions http://www.insighteditions.com Over the next month we will be profiling a few more books that you might want to check out – especially if you have some… Read More Book Review – Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol Shooting Diary
Released September 25th, 2012 Page count: 272 pages Size: 7.5” x 9.25” The Rough Guide to 21st Century Cinema: The Essential Companion to 101 Modern Movies By Adam Smith Rough Guide http://www.dk.com/ – Gift Idea – Over the past few weeks, we have been featuring books and other items marked with the red and green… Read More Book Review: The Rough Guide to 21st Century Cinema
Released October 3rd, 2012 Page count: 160 pages Size: 9.5” x 11.5” The Art of Wreck-It Ralph By Maggie Malone and Jennifer Lee Preface by John Lasseter Foreword by Rich Moore Published by Chronicle Books Distributed by Raincoast (Canada) http://www.raincoast.com/ http://www.chroniclebooks.com/ – Gift Idea – Over the past few weeks, we have been featuring books… Read More Book Review: The Art of Wreck-It Ralph
Released July 11th, 2012 Page count: 160 pages Size: 9.75” x 11.5” The Art and Making of ParaNorman By Jed Alger Preface by Travis Knight Forewords by Chris Butler and Sam Fell Published by Chronicle Books Distributed by Raincoast (Canada) http://www.raincoast.com/ http://www.chroniclebooks.com/ – Gift Idea – Over the past few weeks, we have been featuring… Read More Book Review: The Art and Making of ParaNorman
Released September 25th, 2012 Page count: 208 pages Size: 7.25” x 9.25” Pixar Character Encyclopedia Disney/Pixar Published by Dorling Kindersley http://www.dk.com/ – Gift Idea – Over the next few weeks, we will be featuring books and other items marked with the red and green gift idea tag. This is the second in this year’s series.… Read More Book Review: Pixar Character Encyclopedia
Released September 25th, 2012 Page count: 128 pages Size: 9” x 11” Disney Fairies Encyclopedia Published by Dorling Kindersley http://www.dk.com/ – Gift Idea – Over the next few weeks, we will be featuring books and other items marked with the red and green gift idea tag. This is the first in this year’s series. _________________________________________… Read More Book Review: Disney Fairies Encyclopedia
Released July 10th, 2012 Page count: 144 pages Size: 7.25” x 9.5” Cars Character Encyclopedia Disney/Pixar Published by Dorling Kindersley http://www.dk.com/ ___________________________________________ Cars Character Encyclopedia Book Review by Erin V. Here’s a profile of another fun book to pick up this summer. Released just last month from Dorling Kindersley, is the Cars Character Encyclopedia –… Read More Book Review: Cars Character Encyclopedia
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