This reference work is a source of everything you need to know about movies and the people behind them. Comprehensive and informative, it is aimed at anyone interested in movies - whether you're an aspiring filmmaker, a Hollywood insider or a regular at the local multiplex. The book includes film history, the lifecycle of a movie, biographies of the major players, film term definitions, Academy Award-winning films, statistics, phone numbers and much more. It also includes hundreds of photos, quotes, sidebars and factoids, plus original essays by major Hollywood players.