Hollywood in the Information Age

Janet Wasko is the author of many books and articles including, Movies and Money, The Political Economy of Information (editor with Vincent Mosco, University of Wisconsin Press, 1988) and Communications and Democracy (editor with Slavko Splichal, Ablex Publishing Corp., 1993).

'This book is a timely contribution to the debate on the Information Super Highway and the globalization of media markets. Full of up-to-date information, it is essential reading for all those studying current developments in the media.' Nicholas Garnham, University of Westminster 'Looking for a rudder to steer through the shifting currents of moviedom in the information age? Wasko's ... treatise may be just the thing.' Box Office'Wasko provides a full analysis of the major ways the Hollywood movie business is maintaining its monopoly on film making. This is an important look at the lucrative business of big movie making. Recommended.' The Reader's Review

• 1. Introduction: Hollywood and the Culture Industry. 2. The Way We Were: An Historical Look at Hollywood and Technology.3. Film Production: In the Information Age.4. The Big Boys: The Hollywood Majors.5. The Wired Nation and the Electronic Super Highway: Cable Television, Pay Cable, Pay-Per-View and Beyond.6. Talkin' 'Bout a Revolution: Home Video.7. The Silver Screen: Theatrical Exhibition in the Information Age.8. Hollywood Meets Madison Ave: The Commercialization of U. S. Films.9. Around the World in Nanoseconds: International Markets for Filmed Entertainment.10. Hooray for Hollywood: Moving into the 21st Century. Index.