Author Description

About the Author Peter Bart, editor-in-chief of Variety and Daily Variety, has been a reporter for the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. He has played key roles in developing and supervising such films as Rosemary's Baby, True Grit, The Godfather, and Paper Moon. Peter Guber, the founder and head of Mandalay Entertainment, has served in a variety of key executive posts, ranging from head of production at Columbia Pictures to president of Sony Entertainment. He has been associated with many award-winning and successful films, including: The Deep, Midnight Express, Rain Man, Batman, and Enemy at the Gates. Product Description The authors examine the art and business of modern filmmaking, discussing the inevitable standoffs, confrontations, scandals, and dilemmas as writers, directors, producers, stars, and agents push forward their own agendas.