The Contemporary Hollywood Film Industry

Janet Wasko editor Paul McDonald editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Published:13th Dec '07

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The Contemporary Hollywood Film Industry is a collection of essays by leading scholars that examines the state of the U.S. film industry, from the l980s to present day.


  • Includes important discussions of the industry’s labour and star systems, as well as intellectual property and state relations
  • Considers the role of independent producers, the global marketplace for Hollywood product, corporate changes, and various new media windows, including video, DVD to cable, satellite, and online channels of delivery
  • Brings together an international team of leading film scholars
  • Offers a balanced and fresh approach to this important contemporary period in Hollywood

“Covers all levels of motion pictures from a business perspective … .This book examines the industry in contemporary marketing terms, and each essay clearly explains another aspect of American film as a business. THE CONTEMPORARY HOLLYWOOD FILM INDUSTRY is a truly indispensable book, and a pioneering effort in understanding cinema’s business aspects. It’s thorough study of the financial side of motion pictures, complete with full lists of sources after each insightful essay, is fascinating, enlightening, and instructive.” (RogueCinema.com, December 2008)

ISBN: 9781405133883

Dimensions: 246mm x 173mm x 19mm

Weight: 522g

352 pages