Publisher's Synopsis
Every year, untold thousands of actors, writers, directors, and producers flock to Hollywood and other production centers in hopes of getting their big break. It's a harrowing process at best, and many leave town with broken hearts and dreams. But now, help has arrived!It's a formidable task to try and break into movies and TV, but Jim's new book offers the keys to the Hollywood kingdom, illuminated by true tales of his encounters with Alfred Hitchcock, Jimmie Stewart, Will Ferrell, Nia Vardalos, Liza Minelli, Robert DeNiro and dozens more.While poking fun at Marvel's Infinity Stones, Jim's "Finity" stones - so called because he can only prove that they work on earth - offer examples that illustrate his powerful themes.-The Entertainment Industry Operates on Fear-You Need More Than Talent (also, you can also succeed with minimal talent!)-Nobody Knows Anything"A worthwhile and brutally honest book about every aspect of the entertainment industry and how to achieve success against the odds." -Arnold Shapiro, Academy Award & 16 Time Emmy Award-Winning Producer Welcome to the baffling conundrums of the entertainment industry...If the business needs more content now than ever, why is it even harder than ever to sell projects?-For every part that is cast, 10 to 100 (or more) actors don't get that very part.-For every film that gets produced and distributed, 100 or so never flicker across a screen.-For every script an executive greenlights, at least 50 get tossed into his Gucci garbage canLearn how to maneuver around these minefields to triumph in a business where 'no' is the operative word. "After you have read this book, you will be older or wiser." -Jim Milio
