The narrative explores the rise of a young, charismatic actor who quickly became a prominent figure in British entertainment, starting from humble beginnings at age 14. It highlights his successful transition from television to film, showcasing his roles in notable productions. A passionate football enthusiast, he boldly delved into the sport's darker aspects through documentaries. Despite his fame, he remains connected to his East End roots, embodying authenticity and loyalty to his community. This biography offers a candid look at his life and career.
Robert Downey Jr has become one of Hollywood's most shining and distinctive
stars thanks to scene stealing roles in films like Iron Man, Zodiac and
Sherlock Holmes. This comprehensive biography takes an in-depth and insightful
look at his work in front of the camera as well as his life behind... číst
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If you love the Hunger Games trilogy, then this is the book for you! Find out
about the characters, the controversy and how the books are being transformed
for the Hollywood screen. A must-have for any Hunger Games fan!
The biggest debate of the 21st century rages on in this dual-covered informative tell-all on the actors, characters, and scandal behind the infamous battle between Team Edward and Team Jacob Pitting the real stories of the enigmatic actors behind the Twilight vampires—the Cullens and the Volturi—against those behind the new monsters on the block, the shape-shifting Quileute wolf pack—this innovative guide is the most complete and up-to-date book on everything there is to know about both sides of this epic pop culture rivalry. Fun facts exposed include who else was considered for the pivotal role of Edward Cullen and why the gorgeous Robert Pattinson ultimately won; how the producers found the perfect actors to play the beloved Cullen family—and got Stephenie Meyer's approval; the controversy behind replacing Rachelle Lefevre as Victoria with Bryce Dallas Howard; how major Hollywood stars Dakota Fanning and Martin Sheen became involved with New Moon; and how Alex Meraz, Chaske Spencer, Kiowa Gordon, and Bronson Pelletier bulked up for their transformative roles. Watch out! The fangs will come out and the fur will fly for the ultimate battle of the supernatural. Flip the book over and find out—whose side are you on?
Game of Thrones has quickly established itself as one of TV's most exciting
shows - combining political intrigue and family dysfunction against an epic
fantasy backdrop.
The biography explores Joaquin Phoenix's unconventional journey from a celebrated actor to a hip-hop musician, marked by his shocking retirement announcement in 2008. It delves into his early start as a performer in New York, his rise to fame with roles like in "To Die For," and his Oscar-nominated performance in "Walk the Line." The narrative culminates in his transformative role in the documentary "I'm Still Here," which blurs the lines between reality and performance art. Martin Howden presents a compelling account of Phoenix's complex career and artistic evolution.
"From the early days of singing in front of his school pals to being hailed ... as 'the kid who will change pop music', Conor Maynard's journey to becoming a music and social networking phenomenon has been a staggering one ... after singing to his friends, a girl from his school heard him and told him he should be a singer. So impressed by his voice, she made him sing in front of her school friends ... Uploading his cover versions onto the Internet from his makeshift studio in his bedroom, it wasn't long before he was attracting a bigger audience ... [His] rise to fame also includes winning the prestigious MTV Brand New Award, scoring a number one album and several hit singles, as well as spawning a dedicated and loyal fan base - dubbed The Mayniacs"--Publisher's description.
Wer wird den Eisernen Thron besteigen und die Macht über die Sieben Königreiche erlangen? Diese Frage bewegt seit Jahren die Leser der Bestseller-Reihe Das Lied von Eis und Feuer und seit der Ausstrahlung der TV-Adaption in Deutschland Millionen von Game of Thrones-Fans. Dieser Guide liefert wertvolle Hintergrundinfos rund um die Fantasy-Kultserie – mit Spoilerwarnung, um nicht zu viel zu verraten!
Der Leser erfährt von A bis Z, worauf es dem Autor George R. R. Martin sowie den Produzenten bei der Verfilmung ankommt und wie die charismatischen Schauspieler zu ihren Rollen kamen. Es werden Insiderdetails zum Dreh, zu den Kostümen, zu der erfundenen Dothraki-Sprache und den Locations offenbart, die von Irland über Malta und Kroatien bis Island reichen. Fotos von den beliebten Stars aus der Serie sowie ein Episodenguide zu Staffel eins und zwei runden das Game of Thrones von A bis Z ab. Das Buch ist ein Wegweiser durch die fantastische Welt von Westeros, mit dem sich das Warten auf die nächsten Staffeln verkürzt – ein Muss für alle Fans!
Auf der Leinwand sind sie tödliche Rivalen: Der Vampir Edward und der Werwolf Jacob. Die Kinohits Twilight und New Moon machten die beiden Darsteller Robert Pattinson und Taylor Lautner zu internationalen Filmgrößen – und zu Konkurrenten um die Gunst der Fans.
Das zweigeteilte Buch mit dem Wendecover spielt mit der Rivalität der beiden Teeniehelden und stellt sie auf kreative Art und Weise vor: Je nachdem, wie man das Buch dreht, sieht man den »Sexiest Man on the Planet« Robert oder seinen Co-Star und Rivalen Taylor auf dem Titelbild.
Die beiden Biografien verraten den Fans alles, was sie schon immer über die zwei Twilight-Stars wissen wollten, und die zahlreichen Farbfotografien bieten Einblick in ihr Privatleben und ihr schauspielerisches Schaffen.
Die perfekte Lektüre für alle Edward- und Jacob-Anhänger – und auch für alle, die sich nicht zwischen den beiden entscheiden können.
