Hollywood stardom / Paul McDonald.
McDonald, Paul, 1963-
2013
PN1993.5.U6 M314 2013
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Title Hollywood stardom / Paul McDonald.
Author McDonald, Paul, 1963-
ISBN 9781118321645 (electronic bk.)
9781405179829 (hardback)
9781405179836 (paperback)
Imprint Malden, Mass. : Wiley-Blackwell, 2013.
Language English
Description 1 online resource (viii, 342 pages ) : illustrations
Call Number PN1993.5.U6 M314 2013
Dewey Decimal Classification 384/.80973
Summary "By integrating star studies and film industry studies, Hollywood Stardom reveals the inextricable bonds between culture and commerce in contemporary notions of film stardom. Integrates the traditions of star studies and industry studies to establish an original and innovative mode of analysis whereby the 'star image' is replaced with the 'star brand' Offers the first extensive analysis of stardom in the 'post-studio' era; Combines genre, narrative, acting, and discourse analysis with aspects of marketing theory and the economic analysis of the film market; Draws on an extensive body of research data not previously deployed in film scholarship; A wide range of star examples are explored including George Clooney, Mel Gibson, Tom Cruise, Daniel Day-Lewis, Tom Hanks, Will Smith, and Julia Roberts "-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Introduction
Star business. The symbolic commerce of Hollywood stardom
Star-as-brand
The extraordinary ordinariness of Tom Hanks
Star system. Post-studio stardom
Money and talent
"The Will Smith business"
Star performance. Spectacular acts
Prestige stardom and the awards system
Starring Julia Roberts
Conclusion
Appendix: Academy Award nominees and winners in the actress and actor in a leading role categories, 1990-2009.

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