Hollywood's favourite action hero After an exhilirating ten years, Jason Statham has finally confirmed his place in the Hollywood elite. And starring alongside his childhood heroes Stallone, Schwarznegger, Willis and Jet Li, it is hard to imagine him anywhere else. Born in south London, Jason Statham has always been an action-man. As a boy, Jason chose not to follow in the footsteps of his parents and instead cultivated his thirst for adrenaline in athletics and diving - a skill that took him to the World Championships in 1992. But it was on the athlectics track that he was first discovered by a modelling scout for Tommy Hilfiger and French Connection, which eventually led Jason to the then fledgling director Guy Ritchie. A string of Hollywood blockbusters - Lock Stock, Revolver, Snatch - followed. But perhaps his best known role came in 2002 when Jason was cast as Frank Martin in The Transporter. Statham's background in martial arts defies the norm of the action-hero as he performs his own scenes and stunts in some of Hollywood's most death-defying action scenes. A huge box office hit, The Transporter spawned two sequels and has earned the reputation of a cult classic. Len Brown's biography is an insightful, comprehensive and gripping account of Britain's all-action hero.

Sylvester Stallone is a renowned American actor, screenwriter, film director, and producer. He was born on July 6, 1946, in New York City, USA. He started as a struggling actor with small roles in films, but his big break came when he wrote and starred in the 1976 Academy Award-winning film, Rocky. The film made Stallone an overnight sensation and established him as an acting powerhouse in Hollywood. He went on to star in a number of successful films such as Rambo, Cliffhanger, and The Expendables. Apart from his acting, Stallone is also a skilled screenwriter and has co-written several of his films such as Rocky, Rambo, and Creed. He has received many accolades for his work in the entertainment industry including two Academy Award nominations, one Golden Globe award, and several People's Choice awards. Despite the ups and downs in his career, Stallone has continued to be a household name in Hollywood and is considered an inspiration to aspiring actors and filmmakers. His dedication and hard work have made him one of the most iconic actors in cinematic history. In his personal life, Stallone has been married three times and has five children. He is known for his intense workout regimen and is passionate about fitness, writing books on the subject and even launching his own health and fitness brand. Beyond his career and personal interests, Stallone is also actively involved in charity work, supporting causes like poverty alleviation and veterans affairs. His generosity and contributions to society have earned him a reputation as not only a talented artist but also a person of great character and integrity.

Zusammenfassung: This book investigates the recently accelerated phenomenon of mainstream French film and serial television's remarkable popularity not only within but - more novelly for European audiovisual narratives - outside the domestic context. Treating changes that have taken place in France's production landscape during the mass rollout of global streaming platforms as revelatory of broader tendencies in media production and circulation in Europe and beyond, the collection explores emergent influential players (Omar Sy, Camille Cottin, Alexandre Aja and Fanny Herrero), companies such as Netflix and Gaumont, and new genres, identities and representations on screen. It thus draws together a body of new research by international experts in French and European media production to analyse popular film and television series from France through a postnational lens with regards to both economic and institutional norms and to culture as a whole

As we celebrate these actors, we must also acknowledge the collaborative nature of filmmaking. Behind each unforgettable performance is a team of directors, writers, producers, and fellow actors who contribute to the alchemy of creating movie magic. The pages that follow pay homage not only to the actors but to the entire ecosystem of creativity that brings stories to life on the silver screen. "Hollywood’s 100 Leading Actors" is an invitation to immerse oneself in the rich history of Hollywood, to rediscover timeless classics and perhaps stumble upon hidden gems. It is a testament to the enduring power of cinema to transport us, to make us feel, and to ignite our imaginations. The actors within these pages are the conduits through which we experience the gamut of human emotions, and it is their artistry that has made Hollywood a beacon of storytelling excellence.

NEARLY 16,000 ENTRIES INCLUDING 300+ NEW ENTRIES AND MORE THAN 13,000 DVD LISTINGS Summer blockbusters and independent sleepers; masterworks of Alfred Hitchcock, Billy Wilder, and Martin Scorsese; the timeless comedy of the Marx Brothers and Buster Keaton; animated classics from Walt Disney and Pixar; the finest foreign films ever made. This 2015 edition covers the modern era, from 1965 to the present, while including all the great older films you can’t afford to miss—and those you can—from box-office smashes to cult classics to forgotten gems to forgettable bombs, listed alphabetically, and complete with all the essential information you could ask for. NEW: • Nearly 16,000 capsule movie reviews, with 300+ new entries • More than 25,000 DVD and video listings • Up-to-date list of mail-order and online sources for buying and renting DVDs and videos MORE: • Official motion picture code ratings from G to NC-17 • Old and new theatrical and video releases rated **** to BOMB • Exact running times—an invaluable guide for recording and for discovering which movies have been edited • Reviews of little-known sleepers, foreign films, rarities, and classics • Leonard’s personal list of Must-See Movies • Date of release, running time, director, stars, MPAA ratings, color or black and white • Concise summary, capsule review, and four-star-to-BOMB rating system • Precise information on films shot in widescreen format • Symbols for DVDs, videos, and laserdiscs • Completely updated index of leading actors

Master of suspense Steve Alten always takes readers to the edge with his non-stop, adrenaline-charged novels. Just in time for the movie, this new edition of his New York Times and USA Today bestselling sequel to MEG shows just how deep fear can run when you don’t know what lurks beneath the surface… Its appetite is ravenous. Its teeth, scalpel-sharp. For the first time, the captive 20-ton Megalodon shark has tasted human blood, and it wants more… On the other side of the world, in the silent depths of the ocean, lies the Marianas Trench, where the Megalodon has spawned since the dawn of time. Paleobiologist Jonas Taylor once dared to enter this perilous cavern. He alone faced a Megalodon shark and cut its heart out. Now, as the body count rises and the horror of a monster’s attack grips the California coast, Jonas must begin the hunt again, and return to the waking nightmare of…