A lot of entertainment's most prominent names have written memoirs. It makes sense to check out the memoirs of well-known celebrities. Here are four examples: Mara Wilson’s autobiography and Nora Ephron’s book, Jenna Bush Hager’s book, Jessica Simpson’s book, and Jenna Bush Hager’s. These memoirs all share one common theme: a life lived in the spotlight. Discover why these autobiographies have such power by reading their stories.
Mara Wilson's autobiography
Mara Wilson tells her story from childhood stardom to the obscurity of her life in Where Am I Now? Not only is she not struggling, but many teenage girls face mental illness and the pressures that come with stardom. As a child, Wilson was the only girl on a film set, and the first daughter in a home of boys. In her autobiography she reflects on her teenage years and explains how she came to be accepted for her uniqueness.
Nora Ephron's memoir
Nora Ephron's memoir is "The most of Nora Ephron." The legendary actress recounts her early days working as a Mail Girl for Newsweek, Esquire and Newsweek. She writes, "I took every opportunity I could to be real, so I didn't leave any senior moment unreported." "The Most of Nora Ephron" should be read by everyone who loves Ephron's writings as well as her fans.
Jenna Bush Hager’s memoir
Jenna Bush Hager was the first grandchild and granddaughter of President George W. Bush. In her memoir Everything Beautiful, Its Time, Jenna shares her fond memories of her grandparents. Hager, who has been a public figure since college, co-authored two children's books with Laura Bush, ANA'S STORY AND SISTERS FIRST. She lives in New York City alongside her husband and three kids.
Jessica Simpson's memoir
Jessica Simpson, a pop icon, lays out her history in her memoir Open Book. The 39-year old singer is best known for her reality TV show, "The X Factor." She reveals her childhood sexual abuse, decades-long struggle with body image and on/off relationships. In addition to revealing the intimate details of her personal life, she also discusses her past relationships, including a tragic affair with actor Johnny Knoxville.
Ben Folds' memoir
Ben Folds published A Dream About Lightning Bugs this July as a memoir. This book explores Folds’ childhood, his time in Ben Folds Five, his solo career, and how he got there. His book reflects on the joys and challenges of being an artist. His book is likely to be targeted at younger audiences, but it will still be valuable for fans of the band.
Patti Smith's Memoir
Patti Smith's memoir Just Kids was published on January 19, 2010 and is a fascinating read about her relationship with photographer Robert Mapplethorpe. Smith's memoir details the difficulties of her relationship to Mapplethorpe and her creative endeavors. She shares how she created the iconic work "Silent Scream."
Matthew McConaughey's memoir
Greenlights - Matthew McConaughey’s 2020 personal memoir is now available. Crown Publishing Group is publishing the book on October 20,2020. The memoir tells the story of the actor's life and career, including the time he spent living in a homeless shelter and how he overcame many obstacles in his life. This book is a must-read for fans of the actor's recent movies.
FAQ
How much does it cost to distribute a feature film?
A typical distribution deal will cost between $100,000-$150,000.
Theaters typically cost around $10,000.
Screens are typically around $5,000 in cost.
This means that your distribution fee for 100 screens would be approximately $500,000.
If you have ten screens, your distribution fees would be $50,000.
Hollywood's fame?
The answer was simple. Because they were willing take risks and do something completely different, it became famous. They made films that people would recall for years.
They were open to new ideas and had the courage of trying them out.
Why aren't more independent films distributed?
Many indie filmmakers believe that distributors will take their films.
Because the film is loved by the public, they believe distributors will be interested in it.
However, this is rarely the case. Distributors often profit from independent filmmakers.
They use tactics such as delaying a film's release date until after awards season has ended.
They also delay the release date for a low-budget film until the summer blockbuster movie season has begun.
Distributors are also trying to keep films off the streets until audiences have already spent hundreds upon thousands of dollars on tickets or popcorn.
After all, they don't want to lose out on those profits.
How many theaters do I need to make back my investment?
It all depends on the length of your theatrical release.
If your film is going to be run for less then two weeks, one theater will suffice.
Two theaters are required if your film will be shown for more than two weeks.
Who is Hollywood’s most famous actor?
Tom Hanks holds a record for being the highest paid actor in history. He is paid a minimum $25 million per film. According to Celebrity Net Worth.
Will Smith takes second place, with $65 million earned over four decades for his involvement in Independence Day.
Third place goes to Tom Cruise, who made $60 million over five years for playing Ethan Hunt in Mission Impossible.
Fourth place goes out to Daniel Craig, who earned $50million over four years playing James Bond in Skyfall.
Fifth place goes for Leonardo DiCaprio. The actor starred in Titanic and earned $45 million over five year.
Sixth place goes to Brad Pitt, who earned $40 million over six years for portraying Steve McQueen in 12 Years a Slave.
Robert Downey Jr. lands in seventh place. He earned $35M over seven years to play Tony Stark/Iron Man for Iron Man.
Johnny Depp is eighth, having earned $30 million over eight seasons for his role as Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean.
Ninth spot goes to George Clooney. He earned $25 million over nine year for his portrayal of Matt Damon in Good Night and Good Luck.
Angelina Jolie comes in 10th. Her roles in Mr. & Mrs Smith, Tomb Raider, and Mr. & Mrs Smith earned her $20 million over 11 year.
Statistics
- If we translate this to a percentage, we get 28%, so let's be generous and say that ‘Hollywood studios' release about ⅓ of the movies released in the U.S. and Canada each year. (glitteratilobotomy.com)
- "[116]"38% of films employed 0 or 1 woman in the roles considered, 23% employed two women, 28% employed 3 to 5 women, and 10% employed 6 to 9 women. (en.wikipedia.org)
- New York Times article stated that only 15% of the top films in 2013 had women in lead acting roles. (en.wikipedia.org)
- This reflected no change from 2011 and only a 1% increase from 1998."[116]"9% of all directors. (en.wikipedia.org)
- The percentage of black female characters went from 16 percent in 2017 to 21 percent in 2018. (en.wikipedia.org)
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How To
How do I buy tickets online for Hollywood Wax Museum?
Hollywood Wax Museums, which are museums around the globe that exhibit wax figures of celebrities, are known as Hollywood Wax Museums. In New York City, the museum was established in 1894. At the opening ceremony, the museum received the first wax figure by President Abraham Lincoln.
It attracts millions of visitors each year from all around the world. You will find many famous wax figures at the museum such as Marilyn Monroe or Elvis Presley, Bill Clinton and John F Kennedy, Bill Clinton, John F Kennedy (Bill Clinton), Barack Obama, George Bush, Ronald Reagan. Sarah Palin, Donald Trump, Jackie O., and others.
You can purchase tickets to this attraction by visiting the museum's website. You can also book tickets through their website. You can choose from different packages depending on how many you want to bring. Two types of packages are available - "Single" and "Family."
It is best to book your tickets in advance to get the best price. Tickets for the "Family Package" cost $149 per person, and tickets for the "Single Package" cost $129 per person.
Taxes are not included in the prices. If you decide to purchase the package "Family," then there would be one more person accompanying you. This extra person will cost $50 per head.
If you don’t want to pay extra charges, you can opt the “single package,” which includes you. For solo travel, the "self-service" option will cost you $20 more.
Online purchases make it easy and fast to pay for your tickets. It takes only a few minutes to enter your name, email address and phone number. You will receive an email confirmation of your booking once you have submitted these details. You can modify your reservation until 24 hours before your arrival.
The confirmation page can be printed or shown to the attendant at the attraction. You cannot use cash inside the museum. You can only bring credit cards.
You can visit the museum anytime during its operating hours, which are 10 am to 11 pm daily.