Film Law

Predicting a global pandemic in a hit movie was impressive. Writing a sequel that will work for today’s world might take a whole different kind of intelligence. Join Scott Z. Burns, the acclaimed screenwriter of Contagion, as he embarks on a mind-bending quest to create a worthy follow-up to his eerily prophetic film. Reuniting with director Steven Soderbergh, members of the cast and crew, and the scientific experts who advised him on the first film, Burns also turns to an unexpected collaborator: artificial intelligence.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The classic legal thriller that inspired the blockbuster film starring Julia Roberts and Denzel Washington “There is a propulsiveness to [Grisham’s] narrative that keeps the pages turning briskly.”—People In suburban Georgetown, a killer’s Reeboks...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In “Grisham’s most addictive courtroom thriller” (The Seattle Times), justice is fighting for its life—and the jury is caught in the crossfire of greed and corruption. They are at the center of a multimillion-dollar legal hurricane: twelve men and women...

Learn the world of entertainment law with this essential guide designed for entrepreneurs, legal experts, and creative professionals navigating the ever-evolving intersection of law, technology, commerce, and creativity. Whether you're a filmmaker, musician, or business executive, understanding the legal landscape is crucial for success in the dynamic entertainment industry. From copyright laws and intellectual property rights to contract negotiations and dispute resolution, Entertainment Law 101 provides the insights you need to protect your work, negotiate fair deals, and navigate complex...

Transform Your Self-Image, Transform Your Life! Unlock the Secret Weapon of Success Hidden in Plain Sight — Your Self-Image. In The Unstoppable Force of a Positive Self-Image, renowned psychologist, NLP master trainer, and success coach Dr. William Horton reveals the missing link between personal transformation and lasting achievement: the way you see yourself. With a compelling foreword by Dr. Joe Vitale, this breakthrough book combines the latest in neuroscience, psychology, and hypnotic reprogramming to help you effortlessly shatter limitations and step into your full potential. Inside...

In this deliciously noir novel from the creator of HBO's Bored to Death, idiosyncratic private detective Happy Doll embarks on a quest to help a dying friend in a sun-blinded Los Angeles as "quirky, edgy, charming, funny and serious" as its protagonist (Lee Child). Happy Doll is a charming...

A plucky yet innocent wallflower writing a dictionary of bawdy slang arranges her own marriage to the ultimate instructor: the town rake. As sexy as it is witty and as charming as it is irreverent, The Very Definition of Love is Emily Henry for the regency era. 1816– Harriet Barrington may be...

The secret behind the secret Mystic and spiritual entrepreneur Marcus T Anthony investigated the Law of Attraction via two decades of intense personal exploration. What did he discover? He learned that while the Law of Attraction contains some essential truths, it does not accurately portray the idea of creating your life through spiritual principles. The author conveys what he learned through often painful trial and error. This ground-breaking understanding has now been combined into a simple process called Gentle Aligned Action, which is a joyful path to finding your bliss and living your...

Aracely -- L.A. crime mystery attracts two (male and female) law school students who take risks and combine their incomplete legal training and investigative skills with enthusiasm to try to solve a murder. They skirt the law themselves and run afoul of dangerous characters, all the while falling in love. Plus Short Stories of various types, including another Aracely mystery.

As matinee idols go, Montgomery Clift had the looks, the personality and the acting talent to climb to the top of the heap as one of Hollywood's leading men of the 1950s. Tackling westerns like Red River, suspense pictures like I Confess, war films like From Here to Eternity, to romance and drama in films like A Place in the Sun and The Heiress, Clift had it all.However, having it all was not everything it was cracked up to be for this complex man. Struggling with stardom and his place in the limelight, Clift loved acting, but hated Hollywood. He shunned the spotlight and avoided Tinsel ...

Fiona Maye is a leading High Court judge, presiding over cases in the family court. She is renowned for her fierce intelligence, exactitude and sensitivity. But her professional success belies private sorrow and domestic strife. There is the lingering regret of her childlessness, and now, her...

The Secret has taken the book world by storm, giving people the power to live happier, more prosperous lives through the law of attraction. In the same vein as Breaking the Da Vinci Code, The Secret of "The Secret" takes an independent look at the people and the ideas behind the bestseller and...

From the acclaimed author of Number One Chinese Restaurant comes an affecting novel about an unforgettable group of friends trying to make their way in the world without losing themselves, or one another. Diana, Justin, Errol, and Vivian were always told that success is guaranteed by following a...

It was a rainy evening on April 4, 1958. Inside the master bedroom of a rented home at 730 North Bedford Drive a couple argued violently while a young 14-year old listened in fear at the door. Fearing for her mother’s safety and armed with a knife, as the door opened she rushed in, stabbing her mother’s boyfriend, Johnny Stompanato, to death. It was Good Friday. Movie Star & the Mobster goes behind the dark and stormy relationship of movie goddess Lana Turner and Johnny Stompanato, would-be bodyguard and go-to guy for Los Angeles mob king Micky Cohen. Taken from court transcripts, ...

Over the last decade or so, the concept of the law of attraction has become very popular, which is the secret to making all of your dreams come true. The law of attraction teaches how life really works and how to have happiness and easily manifest your dreams instead of struggling. Essentially, it teaches the secret of life, and with more and more people becoming aware of the law of attraction with each passing year and learning how to manifest their desires, the storytelling of screenwriters will need to change and adapt to reflect that transformation of humanity.

Praise for Sam Holland… ‘Fierce, frightening, twisted and addictive’ Chris Whitaker ‘Sam Holland has created one of the most disturbing, shocking serial killers in recent memory’ M.W. Craven ‘Lots of fun in a very nightmarish way’ Harriet Tyce...

“Tenderhearted and filled with sweeping magical adventures, These Kindred Hearts vividly captures the beauty of love, promising thrills, hope, and happily ever afters. From first kisses to second chances, every story in this anthology is a must read for romance readers of all ages. Truly...

'INCREDIBLE. If you read anything this year, make sure it's this.' -DAISY MAY COOPER 'Compelling... brilliant but shaming.' CHERIE BLAIR, KC 'Crucial reading for any person wanting to fight against all forms of gendered abuse.' JESS PHILLIPS, MP 'This book is another brick through the windows of...

Stephanie Patrick's life is destroyed by the crash of flight NE027: her family was on board, and there were no survivors. Devastated, she falls into a world of drugs and prostitution - until the day she discovers that the crash wasn't an accident but an act of terrorism. Filled with rage, and with nothing left to lose, she joins a covert intelligence organization. But throughout her training and operations she remains focused on one goal above all: revenge.