MagicImage Filmbooks proudly launches a brand new series featuring the classic comedies of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello with their first hit, BUCK PRIVATES. Ron Palumbo, co-author of "Abbott and Costello in Hollywood" and founder of the Official Abbott and Costello Fan Club, has written an outstanding production history, lavishly illustrated with over 150 stills and frame grabs. "The result is not just a thorough look at one milestone movie," says Leonard Maltin, "but a rich serving of Hollywood history." As always, each MagicImage volume features the film's original Shooting Script and Pressbook. "Hollywood in Abbott and Costello's era is such a magical period in our imaginations. MagicImage's upcoming book, Buck Privates, is the next best thing to going back and watching them make the film. Any student of comedy, or anybody who loves comedy and comedy teams, is going to be thrilled with this book." - Tom Smothers, Comedian

On the night of October 25th, 1929, the French writer Stendhal set about to write his classic novel Le Rouge et Le Noir, which had been inspired by the trial of a young seminarian, Antoine Berthet, who was charged with killing his mistress, a married woman from a provincial town. In Hilsman's dramatic comedy, we learn the story of the seminarian, a poor farm boy with a secret enthusiasm for Napoleon. Berthet is sent to tutor the child of a provincial mayor and, before long, begins an affair with the mayor's wife. When her husband discovers her affair, she ends their relationship and confesses her sin to the local priest. Enraged, Antoine follows her to a village church where he shoots her. She survives, but Antoine is put on trial. Frustrated by his failing literary career, Stendhal confides in his dearest friend, Mme. Jules Gaulthier, vowing to leave Paris to attend the trial of the young seminarian, she is aghast. Stendhal arrives at the prison and tries to persuade him to recant and save, but he refuses and is sent to the guillotine. Stendhal vows to tell his story, in what will become the classic novel, Le Rouge et Le Noir. Stendhal's life becomes entwined with the fate of the young seminarian. Frustrated by his failing literary career, Stendhal confides in his dearest friend, Mme. Jules Gaulthier, vowing to leave Paris to attend the trial of a young seminarian accused of shooting his married lover in a church, she is aghast. Stendhal arrives at the prison and tries to persuade him to recant and save, but he refuses and is sent to the guillotine. Stendhal vows to tell his story, in what will become the classic novel, Le Rouge et Le Noir.

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Renew my body, set at 17. -Allen Ginsberg 1988, Chicago. Stare deeply into the watery blue eyes of an elderly and wheelchair bound man, pull back and you'll find yourself surrounded by the serenity of the manicured lawn of the Thousand Oaks Convalescent Hospital... his home for the past 30 years. Physical examinations must be done periodically, as with all of the elderly. For David Jason, it's an opportunity to briefly escape the confines of this limited world. Today's ambulance ride with his nurse and confidant, Angela Ryan, to Lakeview General Hospital will be unlike any other;...it will alter his life forever... embarking on man-kind's most impossible dream...a second.chance...to go through life again knowing what he knows now. On the way to the hospital there is a terrible accident, a collision between the ambulance and a careening eighteen wheeler out of control Angela is thrown clear, and David a concussion and deep lacerations; he is fortunate. Tests are done, and their conclusions are shocking. It seems as though David's cells are multiplying at an alarming rate, reversing metabolically to such an extent that he is actually regressing in age He may only have 6 months to live, as the physiological trauma of the regeneration process is determined to be too much for his life support systems. Further tests are performed: his condition constantly monitored by his faithful nurse. His injuries heal at an astonishing rate While visually he begins to appear noticeably younger, he goes through spells of strength and coherence then lapses into unexplainable periods of severe pain and near death states. Angela reviews his records, and finds nothing regarding his past no family contacts, no prior addresses, no medical information prior to his admittance on October 11, 1958. She suspects foul play and has him transferred out of Thousand Oaks. With the assistance of a retired ex-cop turned private investigator, Vince Carpeski, and a curious friend, Dr. Conrad Hoffman, an unresolved mysterious and suspenseful trail of a medical cover-up is revealed] The case was thought to have been sealed thirty years ago with the murder of a prominent hospital chief-of-staff surgeon who was on the verge of going public with damaging research fraud allegations. A multi-billion dollar pharmaceutical firm, Medtech, is implicated. A desperate man of corruption and greed, SydUnderwood, is found to have masterminded the scheme. As David and Angela race against time in their search for answers and truth, a once-in-a-lifetime love is rediscovered; a "fountain of youth" becomes a reality, giving love a chance to blossom again. If only for a moment, medical technology reaches into the future, sending shivering moments of enlightenment to strike deep into the soul, as justice is served The story moves between the forces of good and evil, eternal hope and despair as the PENDULUM swings to an engaging and masterfully written climax, offering our hearts and dreams...the possibility...of a second chance.

Why you should read this book: because it's full of wisdom, experiences, examples and entertaining stories drawn from Tony Hertz's 40 years' beyond-all reason passion for radio advertising. Including links to 25 of the best radio spots you've ever heard. Because in today's visual/digital /online/mobile/social media/branded content consumed advertising business, radio remains a powerful and relevant way to reach millions of consumers all over the world. And Tony Hertz is uniquely qualified to give it the creative attention it deserves. Because whatever your role in the advertising process, the 7 Secrets will actually show you how to make better radio commercials. Even if 6 of them aren't actually Secrets. Because if you've ever been in one of Tony's radio workshops, seminars or presentations, this is the book you would have bought afterwards anyway Because it will make you want to sit down and write a great radio ad

It is early days in the Creation when Adam, previously all alone in the new world except for the company of the animals, to his complete shock finds himself gifted a new companion, Eve. With her arrival conflict enters the Garden of Eden as the world's first couple discover in each other a source of continual irritation. But gradually through the delightful innocence and patience of the persistent and inquisitive Eve they grow from adversaries into eventual loving partners. Based on The Diaries of Adam and Eve by Mark Twain, the original work is one of Mark Twain's greatest displays of wit and wisdom and is a completely all-pervading vision into the always fascinating relationship between man and woman and indeed the very origin of our species

"The writing is witty and daring - this is the movie every zombie geek aspires to make..." - EyeCraveDVD.com

Wandering the zombie wasteland, Matool lives by his animal instinct - not to mention his hammer and giant nails. But when he's kidnapped by a mysterious couple, he must rely on an entirely different weapon to survive...

Read the original shooting script for THE STINK OF FLESH and see how a low-budget film translates from page to screen in the cult movie Lawrence Raffel of MonstersAtPlay.com called "A fantastic entry in the zombie sub-genre. Great characters, talented filmmaking, an inventive storyline... Definitely recommended and in my humble opinion, a far better film than 28 Days Later."

Written by Scott S. Phillips, screenwriter of the Martial Arts classic DRIVE (1997) and several episodes of the CW Network TV series KAMEN RIDER DRAGON KNIGHT, and author of the novels PETE, DRINKER OF BLOOD, FRIDAY THE 13th: CHURCH OF THE DIVINE PSYCHOPATH, and SQUIRREL EYES.

Also includes an appreciation of the movie by Cody Hamman of LifeBetweenFrames.com.

A foriegn assassin arrives in New York dead from a heart attack. The CIA knows that he had a contract to assassinate an American diplomat but they don't know who the target is, who the contractor is, or who the dead assassin's back up is. And time is running out. The Company recruites a former agent, Jackie Holt, who left the Company three years earlier after being abandoned in a hot zone and left for dead, to find the back-up, the target, and the contractor. When the identity of the back-up is learned, the question "Is blood thicker than water, is blood thicker than professional loyalty?"

Category: Arts & Entertainment, Sub-Catagory: Screenplay. Tagline: "They shared a common nightmare before they ever met. A young man inherits the estate, wealth, and holdings of a wealthy widow he had been a companion to and he remembers her."

Della Lewis Reid and her husband, Paul, have been married for 20 years. A retired educator, she is well-known in her community and church as a tireless volunteer at the Women s Shelter, innovative church leader, and excellent mother and wife. On the outside, she looks like she has it all. However, Della is hiding a terrible family secret she is a victim of domestic violence. Della is living in denial by minimizing the abuse she suffers at the hands of her husband. But Della is not the only family member with a secret. Her teen-age daughter, Cyndi, has a devastating secret as well. When Della realizes Cyndi s secret, she is shaken to the core and vows to take action."

This is the story of one man's journey; trying to become a star; as Luke decides to leave Dallas Texas; to head to Lawtell, Louisiana; finding a young kid; to be part of the band; as everythinng seems to be going Luke's way; until the final day; when the yougn boy showcase the song; that would put all of them on the map.

In March, 2008, the eighty-five year old brokerage firm of Bear Stearns was in deep trouble, bloated with failing mortgage-backed securities. On the verge of bankruptcy, the management of Bear Stearns spent a hectic weekend in negotiations with the major banks and the federal government in an effort to save the company. For Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson, the leaders of the international banks, and investors like Warren Buffet, the stakes were even higher - saving the global economy. In this fast-paced screenplay, the big players in this Wall Street drama reveal both the strengths and weakness of human beings under incredible pressure - and the failures and dangers of the global economy. Hoyt Hilsman is an award-winning screenwriter, playwright and journalist. He has written screenplays for Sony, Disney, New Line, CBS, ABC and others, and his plays have been widely produced in the U.S. and abroad. He is also a recognized political figure and former candidate for Congress. He is a frequent contributor to The Huffington Post and other national publications and was a regular critic for Variety .

The tragic, epic story of Nelson Rockefeller - colorful scion of the wealthiest family in America, philanthropist and philanderer, collector of art and women, equally reviled by the political left and right, Vice-President and candidate for President, the scourge of the Attica Prison riots and the savior of New York. From his privileged but bleak upbringing to his firestorm life, from his dynamic personality to his scandalous divorce, from his priceless art collection to his sudden death in the arms of his mistress, this is the story of an outsized figure - and one of America's greatest characters - during one of the most turbulent eras in American history. Hoyt Hilsman is an award-winning screenwriter, journalist and playwright. He has written screenplays for Sony, Disney, New Line, CBS, ABC and others, and his plays have been widely produced in the U.S. and abroad. He is also a recognized political figure, most recently as a candidate for Congress in California. He grew up in Washington, DC, where his father was an advisor to President Kennedy. He is a frequent contributor to The Huffington Post and other national publications, was a regular critic for Variety and is a recipient of the Apex Award for Journalism. His scripts have been honored at the Slamdance Film Festival, the O'Neill Theater Center and elsewhere.