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This rebirth of the popular textbook is all-new, compared to prior editions. Tapping experts in an industry experiencing major disruptions, The Movie Business Book Fourth Edition is the authoritative, comprehensive sourcebook about process, covering everything from online micro-budget movies to theatrical tentpoles. Because barriers to entry are disappearing, this must-read is for students, industry newcomers, young professionals and movie buffs. This book pulls back the veil of secrecy on financing, producing, marketing and distributing, including business models, deal-making, release windows, revenue streams, studio accounting, DIY online self-distribution and more. First-hand, insider accounts serve as primary references involving negotiations, management decisions, workflow, intuition and instinct, from the unique vantage-point of world-class talent and executives. The Movie Business Book is an essential guide for those launching or advancing careers in the global media marketplace.   Update on some MBB4 participants: TOM QUINN co-founded NEON, distributor of Oscar-winning Best Picture PARASITE. Read Tom’s chapter “Independent Distribution,” p. 383. KEVIN FEIGE, President and Chief Creative Officer of Marvel Studios and producer of every Marvel movie, continues to mold the MCU for Disney+ in the wake of the pandemic. Read Kevin’s chapter “Marvel Studios,” p. 148. DAVID S. GOYER wrote the video game “Vader Immortal: a Star Wars VR Series.” Read David’s chapter “The Screenwriter,” p. 55. JAY DUPLASS continues to nurture new talent, and is Executive Producer of five independent features. Read Jay’s chapter “A Filmmaker’s Journey,” p. 43. SHARI R. REDSTONE is now Vice-Chair of the Board, ViacomCBS Corp. Read Shari’s chapter “Theatrical Exhibition,” p. 401. MICHAEL LONDON is in pre-production as producer on CHARLIE JOHNSON IN THE FLAMES starring Liam Neeson. Read Michael’s chapter “The Entrepreneurial Producer,” p. 19. JAMIE WILKINSON sold his company VHX-TV to Vimeo and is now Chief Product Officer at Kickstarter. Read Jamie’s chapter “Online Self-Distribution,” p. 445. ERIC B. FLEISCHMAN founded Defiant Studios and continues to produce independent films by new talent under a slate financing deal. Read Eric’s chapter “Producing in the DIY Model,” p. 474. BLAIR RICH was promoted to President, Worldwide Marketing, Warner Bros. Pictures Group and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. Read Blair’s chapter “Motion Picture Marketing,” p. 277. JEWERL ROSS client, Oscar winner Barry Jenkins, will direct all episodes of Amazon’s series “Underground Railroad.” Read Jewerl’s chapter “Representing the Screenwriter,” p. 67. ALAN HORN, Chairman of Walt Disney Studios, after a record-making 2019, is closely involved in revamping Disney’s release schedule due to the pandemic. Read Alan’s chapter “A Chairman’s Perspective,” p. 139. RONALD J. SANDERS is now President, Warner Bros. Worldwide Theatrical Distribution and President, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. Read Ron’s chapter “Home Entertainment,” p. 433. LINDA BENJAMIN is now IMAX Senior Vice President, Entertainment Business Affairs and Operations. Read Linda’s chapter “Release Windows and Revenue Streams,” p. 329.   Drawing from a variety of experts in an industry that has seen major disruptions and technology advancements since the third edition, The Movie Business Book offers a comprehensive, authoritative overview of this fascinating, global business. A must-read for film students and industry newcomers, this new edition features key movers and shakers, such as filmmaker-actor Jay Duplass, (The Puffy Chair, Cyrus), Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige, Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn, director Doug Liman (Edge of Tomorrow, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Bourne Identity), National Amusements President Shari E. Redstone, Warner Bros. Pictures Worldwide Marketing Executive Vice President Blair Rich, and many others. A definitive sourcebook, it covers the nuts-and-bolts details about financing,...