Rocky Balboa is the Philadelphian icon who took on the world and won. The original “Italian Stallion,” the gutsy fighter who rose above the odds to boxing glory, and a rags-to-riches legend in the business of making movies. Ever since Sylvester Stallone unleashed his impassioned title character in 1976, the resilient fighter has earned his place in history as a symbol of tenacity and courage and a legend of cinematic success.The story of Rocky the movie is as exciting as that of its eponymous boxer. Shot on a tight budget, with the virtually unknown Stallone writing the script as well as taking on the lead role, it became a surprise overnight sensation, generating millions in box-office revenues, notching up three Oscar wins, and transforming Stallone into a global star as an actor, writer, and director. The Rocky phenomenon developed into a franchise of six films, including Rocky Balboa in 2006.In collaboration with Sylvester Stallone and Amazon MGM, this tome brings you all the guts and all the glory of the complete Rocky story. Copious images, including many on-set pictures from famed sports photographer Neil Leifer, come together with precious archival material from the Academy Library and Amazon MGM archive to reveal the making of an enduring action hero as much as a movie masterpiece. A foreword by Stallone and vintage interviews over the course of his career bring insight into the development of the hero and the franchise, as well as privileged access to the tenacity, spirit, and passion that characterized Rocky behind the scenes as much as on screen.
Fans of the cult classic '80s movie E.T. can now take home pop culture's most beloved extraterrestrial with this collectible E.T. figurine featuring a glowing heart and audio feature that plays E.T.'s iconic phrases from the movie. Lees meer
»To dance is to participate actively in the vibration of the universe« – Sasha Waltz For 30 years, the dance company and artistic collective Sasha Waltz & Guests has celebrated international success with its contemporary choreographies, social sculptures, Dialoge projects, operas and films. On the occasion of its anniversary, choreographer Sasha Waltz looks back together with people who have accompanied her along the way. As she herself aptly describes it, “an ensemble is a living archive.” But how does an ensemble collectively remember? Beyond the mere chronology of events, the book brings an aspect of remembrance to the fore that ensures the repeatability of dance: notations. Sasha Waltz’s “scores” consist of an eclectic collection of evocative terms, each of which designates individual choreographic figures. Like an encyclopaedic cabinet of curiosities, this publication takes up 50 of these “codes” and detaches them from their actual context. Through links to art history and complemented by texts and poems a creative rearrangement of Sasha Waltz’s oeuvre emerges that makes the choreographic figures themselves dance once again. Lees meer
“The Shining may be the first movie that ever made its audience jump with a title that simply says, ‘Tuesday,’” proclaimed The New York Times. Never has a film evoked so much dread in its audience with so little gore than Stanley Kubrick’s adaptation of the 1977 novel by the master of terror himself, Stephen King, where true horror lies in the darkest corners of domesticity and isolation.
Equally a study of the intricate mechanics of Kubrick’s genius as an in-depth look at the making of a visual masterpiece, Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining gathers hundreds of hours of exclusive new interviews with the cast and crew in an unprecedented look at the 1980 cult classic. Slip in through the back door of The Overlook Hotel to witness Kubrick’s endless rounds of script rewrites, his revolutionary use of the Steadicam, the mechanics behind the infamous blood elevator, the mysterious mid-filming fire at Elstree Studios, and the countless takes needed to satisfy the meticulous force that was Kubrick.
Conceived and edited by Academy Award-winning director Lee Unkrich, dubbed by The Hollywood Reporter as “the world's foremost Shining aficionado,” with text by best-selling author J.W. Rinzler and a foreword by Steven Spielberg, this is the definitive compendium of the film that transformed the horror genre.
The two-volume collection designed by M/M Paris includes hundreds of never-before-seen production photographs from the Stanley Kubrick Archive and the personal collections of cast and crew, rare documents and correspondence, conceptual art, an exclusive look at deleted scenes, and more.
Space. The final frontier… and the funniest frontier! Respond to prompts with the most hilarious answer in this 350-card party game inspired by the Star Trek™ universe.
In Star Trek: Warped Phrases, a judge deals out a prompt card and each player must complete the phrase with an answer card. The more ridiculous, the better.
Sample prompts include:
Who or what is responsible for compromising life support systems?
We are _____. Lower your shields and prepare to be boarded.
Your ticket out of the Klingon penal colony Rura Penthe: _____
Sample answers include:
Day drinking at Château Picard
Reversing the polarity
Yelling “Khaaaaaaaaaan!!!” at the top of your lungs
Hundreds of tribble-sized Gorn
One Gorn-sized tribble
A judge picks the best answer, and the player who wins the most rounds will emerge victorious! Designed for endless replayability, this game includes 350 cards spanning 100 questions and 500 answers so that you can explore a universe's worth of combinations. Plus, the game's portable packaging means that you can bring it to your next party or aboard any five-year mission.
With Star Trek: Warped Phrases, you'll share a laugh with friends and family, celebrate the most enduring science-fiction universe of all time, and most importantly, ponder life's truly profound questions, like "Duuuuude... what was in that hypospray?"
Explore the worlds of a galaxy far, far away with incredible cross-sections, featuring 9 years' worth of new content from Star Wars™ films and TV series.
With more than 60 intricate full-colour artworks and 3D maps, explore iconic locations that bring the Star Wars saga to life.
This updated edition has been comprehensively revised and includes brand-new, incredible cross-sections alongside old favourites, with new entries from Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Star Wars: Andor.
Delve into over 60 immersive cross-sections of iconic Star Wars locations
Authoritative and fully authorised: Compiled and written by Star Wars experts, who deftly reveal fascinating secrets about new and old locations from the beloved films and TV series
Incredible new artworks: Contains exclusive new artworks, including Darth Vader’s castle, Cassian Andor’s hometown on Ferrix, and many more
A premium gift for Star Wars fans: Go deeper than ever before into the iconic locations of a galaxy far, far away – an unforgettable experience for Star Wars fans of all ages
Uncover the unspeakable secrets of Darth Vader’s castle. Explore the ancient Jedi ruins on Ahch-To. Discover the unmatched opulence of Canto Bight and the brutal efficiency of the Narkina 5 prison complex.
Created in close collaboration with Lucasfilm, this book also contains the official map of the Star Wars galaxy, charting hundreds of planets from Ajan Kloss to Zygerria.
This comprehensive book makes the perfect gift for any Star Wars fan. Readers will spend hours studying the fascinating artworks to gain new insights into iconic locations from their favourite saga.
Discover more than 50 lightsabers from the golden age of the Jedi with this essential guide to the elegant weapons from Star Wars: The High Republic. From Vernestra Rwoh's unique lightwhip and Stellan Gios' ornate crossguard lightsaber to Burryaga's broadsword-like hilt, the signature weapon of the Star Wars galaxy has never looked so elegant as it does during the prosperous era of the High Republic. Star Wars: The High Republic: The Lightsaber Collection is an essential visual guide and exploration of the numerous lightsabers found within The High Republic saga, featuring hilts from publishing, animation, and VR, many of which have never been illustrated in a photo-real style before. As a follow-up to Star Wars: The Lightsaber Collection, each spread contains a detailed illustration of the featured lightsaber, allowing readers to see the intricate detail in the hilts and the brilliance of each energy blade. The perfect reference book for fans, model builders, and collectors, this striking companion is a must-have for readers looking to discover more about legendary lightsabers from a fascinating period in Star Wars history. Lees meer
This is the Way to make delectable dishes from and inspired by the world of The Mandalorian, including recipes from the all-new film The Mandalorian and Grogu!
Dont leave your next meal up to chance. This enticing cookbook showcases 70 striking, flavorful recipes inspired by the adventures of Din Djarin, Grogu, Greef Karga, Bo-Katan Kryze, Ahsoka Tano, Peli Motto, and all your favorite characters from The Mandalorian:
- Start your quest with Pog Soup, Mudhorn Egg Halves, or Travel Dumplings.
- Feast on Blurggers, Sorgan Krill, or Krayt Dragon Sliders.
- Snack on Foundling Fruits, Reptavian Talons, or a Trask Market Seaweed Salad.
- Indulge in Beskar Bark, Jawa Chews, or Darksaber Chocolate Cake while sipping a Droid Blast, Corellian Cold Foam, or Spaceport Sour.
- Replicate the Flat Meat Fry, Gatori's Remedy, and other delectable dishes seen on-screen in The Mandalorian and Grogu with exclusive tie-in recipes!
With options for everyone from vegans to omnivores, these dishes will delight your whole clan! Stunning full-color photography brings the food vibrantly to life, and the easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions are suitable for all skill levels, from foundlings to seasoned cooks.
Jump in the Razor Crest and start cooking the Mandalorian way! Lees meer