Títulos em Entretenimento e Artes Cênicas

Cynthia Erivo learned the music to Wicked a decade before she needed it, not knowing that those same lyrics would change her life. Ten years later, she has the chance to perform those songs on a world stage, showing us that there is always time to keep discovering ourselves, that the journey of becoming is not a finite one. In a series of powerful, personal vignettes, Cynthia Erivo reflects on the ways that she has grown as an actor and a person, the lessons she’s learned over years of performing, and how we are capable of so much more than we think.

From 1941 to 1953, director John Huston and actor Humphrey Bogart made one classic film after another, from The Maltese Falcon to The African Queen. Here is the story of their close but combative friendship that produced some of the best movies ever made. Their friendship was as dramatic as any of their movies. It survived nine marriages, a world war, the blacklist, leeches, alcohol, and Jack L. Warner.

I think it's time for us to flip the script on what's historically been our means of making sense, and instead open our aperture to enchantment and look to faith, belief, and dreams for our reality. Let's sing more than we might make sense, believe in more than the world can conclude, get more impressed with the wow instead of the how, let inspiration interrupt our appointments, dream our way to reality, serve some soul food to our hungry heads, put proof on the shelf for a season, and rhyme our way to reason.

Klaus Kinski, Germany's most controversial actor, steps into the spotlight to a crowd of thousands. After years of making movies abroad, he has returned to the stage for a much-publicized one-man performance about Jesus Christ. As the crowd turn on him and violence is threatened, it is also very nearly his last. Exactly fifty years later, a hypochondriac writer, housebound by winter snowstorms, becomes fixated with video footage of Kinski at his most manic.

In Behind the Star: A Guide to Mastering the Craft of Stand-In Work and Thriving Beyond the Set, Chad Gregory delivers a lean, gritty love letter to the unsung grinders of Hollywood—the stand-ins who keep the cameras rolling while stars sip coffee. A veteran stand-in for an A-list titan, Gregory doesn’t just lift the veil on this overlooked craft; he rips it down with a mix of raw memoir, practical know-how, and a life philosophy that hits like a well-timed mark.

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For more than six decades, Joe Besser brought gales of laughter to millions—in vaudeville, on Broadway, on radio, in motion pictures, and on television. From his days working as a bumbling assistant to the world-famous Thurston the Magician, he carved out success with his own act—that of a childlike sissy who brandished his foils with a flick of the wrist and such hilarious verbal assaults as “Ooh, you crazy you!” and “Not so f-a-s-t!

This expanded edition of A Book features additions from Desi Arnaz’s uncompleted, never published second memoir, a new closing chapter picking up his life story where A Book leaves off following his divorce from Lucille Ball, a new Epilogue by Lucie Arnaz, and new photos throughout. Desi’s original work and the additions come together to paint a comprehensive portrait of a man beloved and admired by family and people he worked with despite admitted personal failings, and to whom Lucy herself gave credit for the success of I Love Lucy and pioneering television production in its infancy.

From its start, when studio executives drafted a plan to recoup costs after what they predicted would be the series' inevitable failure, to the 1992 prequel movie that elicited boos at Cannes, to its unexpected and acclaimed return some twenty-five years later, Twin Peaks garnered millions of devoted fans who refused to let it die. In A Place Both Wonderful and Strange, entertainment reporter Scott Meslow takes listeners behind the curtain of Lynch’s and Frost’s dedication to finishing what they started.

This book is filled with tips and strategies to sell your art no matter which kind of artist you are; painters, handmade crafts, soap-making, interior designers, wood crafts, theatre artists, puppeteers, photographers, videographers, storytellers, circus artists, etc.

The paranormal investigator series picks up with what we are calling series two. This series will feature more Famous investigators both real and fictional. This book will explore not only the lives of these investigators but their specialized fields of study. Collin de Plancy, like most other demonologists who came before him, followed the tradition of cataloging demons according to their names and titles. Dictionnaire Infernal is his most renowned work. Reginald Scot wasn't at first convinced of the idea of witches.

"The Psychology of Bluey" delves into the vibrant world of the beloved Australian animated series, exploring the intricate layers of emotional intelligence, family dynamics, and societal values woven into its storytelling. With each episode, Bluey and her family embark on adventures that are not just playful escapades but lessons in resilience, empathy, and the complexities of human emotions. This book offers an in-depth analysis of how the series impacts both young minds and adult viewers, making profound observations on parenting, childhood development, and the power of imaginative play.

In The Wicked Witch of the West: The Enduring Legacy of a Feminist Icon, Lona Bailey explores the radical feministic undertones of one of the most enduring characters in popular culture. This book traces her transformation over the past century, highlighting how she has evolved through countless adaptations from The Wizard of Oz to the film adaptation of Wicked while maintaining her core identity as a powerful, defiant figure.

De televisieprogramma's van Arjan Ederveen zijn een begrip. Hij brak halverwege de jaren tachtig samen met Tosca Niterink door met Theo en Thea. Het werd onmiddellijk een succes bij de doelgroep, maar ook een culthit onder tieners, studenten en oudere kijkers. Na Theo en Thea maakten Ederveen en Niterink voor volwassenen het al even memorabele Kreatief met Kurk en Borreltijd. Steeds met vaste regisseur en goede vriend Pieter Kramer, met wie Ederveen ook samenwerkte voor zijn bekroonde serie 30 minuten. Ederveen speelde daarnaast talloze andere theater-, film en televisierollen.

When Winnie-the-Pooh first appeared in print on Christmas Eve 1925, his creator had no idea that this bear, and the fellow inhabitants of the Hundred Acre Wood, would go on to capture the imaginations of people of all ages all over the world for the next hundred years. In this new biography Gyles Brandreth tells the remarkable story of A A Milne. This is the story of a man, a boy and a bear – but it is also a gripping family drama, and a fascinating exploration of the complicated nature of growing up, and the impossible longing for a return to the enchanted places of childhood.

In Meet Me at Luke’s, you can expect to find a treasure trove of insights, anecdotes, and life lessons drawn from the show's rich tapestry of relationships, small-town charm, and the enduring bond between a mother and daughter. With a warm stroll through the characters' lives and loves, the book explores how their world can enrich our own.

When a story resonates with audiences generation after generation, it reaches “classic” status. Francis Ford Coppola saw that potential in S. E. Hinton’s novel about two rival groups in 1960s Tulsa and knew it was meant for the silver screen. Now, in this definitive oral history, we’re given a rare glimpse into the filmmaking process: How Coppola’s team recruited unknown actors destined to become household names. How a film that could have easily been shot in a Hollywood studio was instead produced on location where the original novel was set.

In Anatomy of a Gildy Episode, author Peggy Adler offers a compelling, behind-the-scenes look at The Great Gildersleeve, one of radio’s most iconic comedies. Through a single 1947 episode, Adler explores the artistry of Emmy-nominated scriptwriter John Ogden Whedon—tracing his impact from radio’s Golden Age to the birth of the television sitcom.

Ich bin ein großer Freund der Unterscheidung zwischen Sie und Du. Wenn jemand auf der Straße ruft: »Äh Jürjen, wie jeht et dich?«, dann lasse ich das durchgehen, denn die Person hat dringendere Sprachprobleme. Aber wenn mir beim Radio so ein hipper Moderator sagt: »Hi Jürgen, ich bin der Stulle«, dann sage ich: »Negativ, Herr Stulle. Ich habe Socken, die älter sind als Sie, also warten Sie bitte ab, bis ich Ihnen das Du anbiete, vielleicht in ein paar Jahren, wenn Sie dann im Heim mein Pfleger sind.« Was tun gegen Nerv-Deutsch und Dauer-Geduze? Wie macht man eigentlich achtsam Schluss?

Elevate your acting skills and expand your casting potential with this comprehensive American accent guide designed specifically for actors. Unlike traditional accent books that focus on rigid rules, this practical acting resource blends accent mastery with authentic character work, helping you deliver believable performances every time. Learn the key features of American accents, from mouth placement and speech rhythm to intonation patterns, ensuring your delivery sounds natural and convincing. The book covers regional American accents across the U.S.