The Contemporary Hollywood Film Industry

<i>The Contemporary Hollywood Film Industry</i> is a collection of essays by leading scholars that examines the state of the U.S. film industry, from the l980s to present day. <br /> <ul> <li style=”list-style: none”><br /> </li> <li>Includes important discussions of the industry’s labour and star systems, as well as intellectual property and state relations<br /> </li> <li>Considers the role of independent producers, the global marketplace for Hollywood product, corporate changes, and various new media windows, including video, DVD to cable, satellite, and online channels of delivery<br /> </li> <li>Brings together an international team of leading film scholars<br /> </li> <li>Offers a balanced and fresh approach to this important contemporary period in Hollywood</li> </ul>