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A history of hollywood fans of classic movies can put their cinematic. New tcm survey compares classic hollywood figures with today. Moguls and movie stars tcm, 2011 the rich history of hollywood continues to fascinate the world and moguls and movie stars. The american movie business started as peepshows and grew into a nearmythical art form that used an exciting new technology to create drama, laughter and adventure bigger than life. Nov 01, 2010 heres a recommendation to tune into the small screen.

This turner classic movies documentary series traces the development and growth of the american motion picture industry from the days of thomas edison and edwin s. The series covers a wide array of material from the beginning of cinema in the 1880s through the decline of the mogul dominated hollywood studio system in the 1960s, with everything in between. Stars would go there to wine and dine and dance the night away to actual music that you cant dry hump to. Scott berg the goldwyn age of hollywood comes goldwyn, a documentary on the legendary filmmaker, narrated by. Moguls and movie stars is a 2010 turner classic movies 7part documentary the documentary tells the history of hollywood pioneers making movies. Nov 01, 2010 dont be put off by the inclusion of requisite scenes and familiar nuggets of dialogue from citizen kane, sunset boulevard and jaws in turner classic movies sevenpart documentary series moguls and movie stars. Tcms sevenpart documentary, which unspools in hourly installments on. A history of hollywood, a 10part documentary series about the american film industry, is in the works from turner classic movies. Dont be put off by the inclusion of requisite scenes and familiar nuggets of dialogue from citizen kane, sunset boulevard and jaws in turner classic movies sevenpart documentary series moguls and movie stars. Technicolor was a pretty important invention for the movie industry.

A history of hollywood tells this extraordinary tale over the course of seven onehour documentaries, each focusing on a different era of american movie history. Now, turner classic movies tcm is telling the real story of the film industry in moguls and movie stars. Written and produced by peter jones and samuel goldwyn biographer a. While i enjoyed moguls and movie stars, as a film historian it was frustrating to see the single network dedicated to classic filmmaking show such ignorance to some of the most important aspects of the system. A history of hollywood, which premieres monday night. Nov 01, 2010 tonight, turner classic movies tcm begins a seven week documentary series about the history of hollywood. Christopher plummer to narrate tcms moguls and movie. Tonight, turner classic movies tcm begins a seven week documentary series about the history of hollywood. Christopher plummer to narrate tcm s sevenpart series moguls and movie stars. Tcms moguls and movie stars oversimplifies conservatism of. Jan 03, 2011 while i enjoyed moguls and movie stars, as a film historian it was frustrating to see the single network dedicated to classic filmmaking show such ignorance to some of the most important aspects of the system. Introduction to moguls and movie stars turner classic movies. Porter through the rise of showmen such as jesse lansky and cecil b. Tcms moguls and movie stars oversimplifies conservatism.

A history of hollywood 3disc set w booklet dvd video tcm item information. A history of hollywood, premiering monday, november 1st. Archive moguls and movie stars rss feed for this section. They didnt explain why it worked, only that the conservative moguls were tyrants who oppressed actors and filmmakers. On monday night, after the initial episode, the channel will show two hours of thomas edison shorts, two hours of d.

Tcm to explore hollywood history in 10part series reuters. The first real mention of it was with the wizard of oz, but i am pretty sure there were color movies before then. He has lectured at usc, ucla, lincoln center, universal studios, and the hollywood heritage museum. Christopher plummer to narrate tcms sevenpart series moguls. Next year, hopefully theyll schedule it later in april for better weather and to coincide with my birthday. Vieira has appeared in documentaries such as tcms moguls and movie stars and complicated women. Tcm moguls and movie stars a companion piece to the turner classic movies sevenpart documentary moguls and movie stars, a history of hollywood. Moguls and movie stars is a 2010 turner classic movies 7part documentary. Vieira is a photographer and author who specializes in hollywood history. A new blockbuster documentary presents the history of hollywood through. I just gave tcm s customer support department a call 800 6684344 and was told they have no info yet as to when moguls and movie stars might be released on dvd for purchase. This documentary features living relatives of hollywood studio heads and film historians talking about the history of movies. A history of hollywood is an engrossing, wonderfully made series that will delight not only movie buffs, but also those interested in how. Never realized how the banks were so instrumental in financing many of the moguls.

I just gave tcms customer support department a call 800 6684344 and was told they have no info yet as to when moguls and movie stars might be released on dvd for purchase. Started in 1995 connecting films to festivals, reporting and promoting festivals worldwide a brand new website will soon be available. Moguls and movie stars documentary on tcm starting in november, turner classic movies will launch moguls and movie stars, a sevenpart documentary that tells the history of american film. Nov 14, 2010 tcm moguls and movie stars a seven part documentary series on the history of hollywood episode 1 peepshow pioneers tcm s seven part series moguls and movie stars imparts a history of movie making. Michael korda relishes the outrageous characters and wild stories. I ask because, except for tieins with movies unlimited, warner bros.

Spanning from the invention of the first moving pictures to the revolutionary, cuttingedge films of the 1960s, this production features rarely seen photographs and film footage, clips from memorable american movies. Christopher plummer to narrate tcms sevenpart series moguls and movie stars. Moguls and movie stars miscellany two travelling exhibitors stock posters 1905 in 1903, walter barnsdale of wisconsin closed up his bicycle shop and decided to go on the road, exhibiting motion pictures to rural audiences. Despite the love and devotion of her eventual husband movie cowboy star rex bell with whom she had two sons claras demons proved too strong and she was in and out of institutions throughout her life. A companion piece to the turner classic movies sevenpart documentary moguls and movie stars, a history of hollywood. A history of hollywood working title, an ambitious new 10part documentary series co. Her biography by moguls and movie stars talking head david stemm is excellent. A history of hollywood is an excellent documentary series that originally aired on turner classic movies in late 2010. This series of documentary shows which has been running on the turner classic movies cable station in the united. Moguls and movie stars watch turner classic movies on tcm. A look at 1970s hollywood when it was known as new hollywood, and the director was the star of the movie. Here is the whole story the glamour and the sweat, the collaborations and the conflicts, the careers that skyrocketed and the dreams that crashed in the biggest production ever from tcm, the worlds prestige source for films and film history. A history of hollywood chronicles the gradual evolution of tinseltown from the earliest hollywood peep shows in 1889, through the rise of talking pictures, the evolution. A history of hollywood, dvd, manufactured on demand, special interestdocumentary, biography, 888574454982.

Its also the site of rfks death and that is why the aging hotel was turned into rfk high school. A new blockbuster documentary presents the history of hollywood through the lives of its great movie stars and moguls. Im not really sure jayo, but the moguls and movie stars documentary you mentioned in your original post is probably going to be a great hit with. A history of hollywood working title, an ambitious new 10part documentary series. Turner classic movies said it has commissioned moguls and movie stars. There were protests to save the site, big movie stars backed it. An exiled king and a film star try to rekindle a romance from the past. Executive produced by bill haber and his tony awardwinning ostar productions, this tenpart series called aired on turner classic movies. Another thing they seemed to have glossed over is color movies. This turner classic movies documentary series traces the development and growth of the american motion picture industry from the days of. The documentary tells the history of hollywood pioneers making movies. A history of hollywood on paper, the idea of a sevenpart history of hollywood in the classy environs of turner classic movies sounds swell.

Twotime emmy winner and 2009 academy award nominee christopher plummer the last station narrates turner classic movies ambitious, sevenpart original production moguls and movie stars. A history of hollywood, which premieres monday, nov. Movie stars miniseries set for tcm hollywood reporter. Demille, to the world war ii era, the arrival of television, and beyond. Turner classic movies, that bastion of old films, is making its most dramatic foray yet into original programming. Goldwyn samuel goldwyn documentary by biographer a. Oct 30, 2010 turner classic movies, that bastion of old films, is making its most dramatic foray yet into original programming. Tcms sevenpart documentary, which unspools in hourly installments on consecutive mondays beginning nov. Spanning from the invention of the first moving pictures to the revolutionary, cuttingedge films of the 1960s, this production features rarely seen photographs. Tcm s documentary of hollywood history a new blockbuster documentary presents the history of hollywood through the lives of its great movie stars and moguls.

Heres a recommendation to tune into the small screen. This comprehensive true story behind the making of the american movie industry was coproduced by tcm and bill habers ostar productions. Turner classic movies is diving deep into hollywoods past in ordering a 10hour docu series on the history of hollywood moguls from bill habers ostar prods. A history of hollywood, a 10part miniseries about the history of the film industry. A history of hollywood new documentary debuts on tcm in november 2010. Christopher plummer to narrate tcms sevenpart series. In addition to neverbeforeseen photos and video, the site features an interactive timeline and studio map. A history of hollywood is an engrossing, wonderfully made serie. A history of hollywood 2010, an original, sevenpart documentary that marks the channels most ambitious project to date and the most comprehensive chronicle of the birth and dramatic growth of american movies ever produced for television. Tcm introduces line of customizable products inspired by. A history of hollywood is a seven part documentary television series created for turner classic movies.

This entertaining and informative series was produced and written by jon wilkman and narrated by the academy award nominated christopher plummer. After four days and 10 movies, it was sad to say goodbye to my tcm friends but it was a great festival. I have been a fan of tcm for many years, and this video, hosted by robert. With a free commarts account, you can enjoy 50% more free content.