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Face/Off
Clark Carlton - 1997
A terrorist planted a bomb somewhere under Los Angeles--just before he was frozen alive!To locate the bomb and stop the blast, supercop Sean Archer must literally trade faces with his archenemy, using sophisticated laser surgery to fool his fellow cops, his own wife, even the terrorist's brother.The trick works--too well. For when the ice breaks, the hunter becomes the hunted, and Archer finds himself fleeing a nationwide manhunt, spearheaded by the master criminal who has taken over Archer's face, Archer's family--and Archer's police powers!The clock is ticking down as legendary action filmmaker John Woo (Broken Arrow) presents superstars John Travolta and Nicolas Cage in the action thriller of the summer of '97.
Home Alone
Jordan Horowitz - 1990
Illustrated with stills from the movie.
August Rush
Frederic P. Miller - 2010
Hart, and produced by Richard Barton Lewis. It has been called an up-to-date reworking of the Oliver Twist story by Charles Dickens.
Vanilla Sky
Cameron Crowe - 2002
Penelope Cruz, Kurt Russell, Jason Lee, Noah Taylor, and Cameron Diaz also star in this haunting investigation of beauty, love, and betrayal, which is bound to become one of the most talked about films of 2001.
Cars
Elizabeth Hurchalla - 2006
But on the way to the race, Lightning's impatience causes him to get separated from his driver. In his struggle to find the interstate, Lightning tears through the forgotten Route 66 town of Radiator Springs, demolishing its main street in the process. With the race just days away, Lightning is arrested and forced to slow down for the first time in his life. As he gets to know the town's offbeat residents, he learns the importance of teamwork and friendship--and discovers that life is about the journey, not the finish line.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button: Story to Screenplay
Eric Roth - 2008
Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert
Miley Cyrus - 2008
Features great photos from the movie, and 14 tunes: The Best of Both Worlds * East Northumberland High * G.N.O. (Girl's Night Out) * Good and Broken * I Got Nerve * Just like You * Let's Dance * Life's What You Make It * Nobody's Perfect * Pumpin' Up the Party * Rock Star * See You Again * Start All Over * We Got the Party.
Never Been Kissed
Cathy East Dubowski - 1999
But things aren't quite working out on the road from Geeksville to Miss Popularity, as Josie must soon choose between writing the article that could save her job and protecting the career of the handsome young English teacher who's stolen her heart.
Features eight pages of photos.
Alice in Wonderland: The Visual Guide
Jo Casey - 2010
Set to release in March, 2010, the film combines live-action and CGI technology with the exquisite talents of Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham-Carter, Anne Hathaway, Alan Rickman, Crispin Glover, and more. With these twisted and disturbed minds behind the scenes, Alice in Wonderland is sure to be a feast for audiences young and old.The DK Visual Guide brings the imagery, action, and characters to you with superb photographs and stills, incredible insights into the script, story, and actors, and anything else you can think of that might occur down the rabbit hole!
Shrek 2: Movie Storybook (pob)
Tom Mason - 2004
There they meet all kinds of strange fairytale folk, including Fiona's parents the King and Queen, a wicked Fairy Godmother, and that fierce ogre-hunter, Puss-in-Boots. It's a hilarious adventure that proves that living happily ever after isn't as easy as the storybooks say.Scholastic's SHREK 2 books are sure to be a hit with kids and ogres of all ages--and you don't have to live in a swamp to get in on the fun!LICENSOR APPROVAL PENDING
Cast Away: The Shooting Script
William Broyles Jr. - 2001
So begins William Broyles, Jr.'s fascinating introduction, written exclusively for this book, about the process and challenges inherent in writing a screenplay that was not, by design, going to have a lot of dialogue in it, and about his collaboration with two extraordinarily gifted artists, actor Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis.Broyles's introduction shows how a movie and its story evolve, shift, and shape while the creators grapple with all manner of internal and external choices: from developing what was Tom Hanks's idea into a story, and building a narrative structure and thematic threads into a screenplay, to researching the details of the specific—and ironic—situation of a FedEx executive stranded on a desert island.Also included in this unique Newmarket Shooting Script® edition is the complete shooting script, a preface to the script by Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump, Contact), movie stills, and complete cast and crew credits.
Finding Nemo
Andrew Stanton - 1996
Despite his fears of the open sea, Marlin embarks on a dangerous trek to find Nemo. Buoyed by the companionship of a friendly but forgetful fish named Dory, Marlin finds himself the unlikely hero of a thrilling journey to rescue his son.
Walt Disney Aladdin
Walt Disney Company - 1993
A retelling of the adventures of Aladdin, who, with the aid of a genie from a magic lamp, fights an evil sorcerer and wins the hand of a beautiful princess.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: A Read-Aloud Storybook
Liza Baker - 1993
Relive the classic story of Walt Disney’s first-ever animated feature, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs! This limited collector’s edition Read-Aloud Storybook includes a beautiful pull-out poster and will be available just in time to celebrate the release of the Platinum Edition DVD in fall 2009.