Novedades

In the early 2000s, after years of hard work and determination to breakthrough as an actor, Bethany Joy Lenz was finally cast as one of the leads on the hit drama One Tree Hill. Her career was about to take off, but her personal life was slowly beginning to unravel. What none of the show’s millions of fans knew, hidden even from her costars, was her secret double life in a cult. An only child who always wanted a place to belong, Lenz found the safe haven she’d been searching for in a Bible study group with other Hollywood creatives. However, the group soon morphed into something more sinister.

To the wider world, Al Pacino exploded onto the scene like a supernova. He landed his first leading role, in The Panic in Needle Park, in 1971, and by 1975, he had starred in four movies—The Godfather and The Godfather Part II, Serpico, and Dog Day Afternoon—that were not just successes but landmarks in the history of film. Those performances became legendary and changed his life forever. Not since Marlon Brando and James Dean in the late 1950s had an actor landed in the culture with such force.

To the wider world, Al Pacino exploded onto the scene like a supernova. He landed his first leading role, in The Panic in Needle Park, in 1971, and by 1975, he had starred in four movies—The Godfather and The Godfather Part II, Serpico, and Dog Day Afternoon—that were not just successes but landmarks in the history of film. Those performances became legendary and changed his life forever. Not since Marlon Brando and James Dean in the late 1950s had an actor landed in the culture with such force.

For the first time, in her own words, Nicole tells the story of her journey from childhood in rural Maine to the spotlights of Hollywood, sharing the lessons she’s learned along the way. With clever wit and unflinching honesty, she tackles some of the most insidious messaging absorbed by queer kids and all young women, from the idea that any one thing can (or should) ever really “fix” you, to wondering what’s wrong with you when things don’t always feel better, and reminding us that, sometimes, a happy ending is only the beginning of the story.

In this intimate memoir, Luke takes us behind the scenes of his career on the stage and screen. He writes beautifully of the relationship he now has with his family and the respect they all have for one another on their different paths. Luke's story is a powerful tale of resilience, courage, and the pursuit of finding a sense of belonging and identity, but mostly (and hopefully) a story of inspiration.

With more than seventy years on the silver screen, Shirley MacLaine has, as she says, seen it all, done it all, been everywhere, and met everyone. Since making her Hollywood debut in 1955, her popularity has only grown as she’s amassed a stunning collection of awards and written multiple bestselling memoirs. Now, at ninety years old, MacLaine has more stories to tell and the pictures to bring them to life.

Le Parrain, Serpico, Scarface, L’Epouvantail, Un après-midi de chien, Heat, Donnie Brasco, Once upon a time in Hollywood, The Irishman, Looking for Richard racontés par Al Pacino himself... Autant de films qui font partie du panthéon du 7e art, que l’on soit cinéphile ou non. Au cours de ses 50 ans de carrière, Al Pacino a vu défiler l’Actor Studio, le Nouvel Hollywood et les plus grands réalisateurs. Pour la première fois, il décide de raconter sa vie fascinante, qui commence dans le Bronx en 1940.

Patrick Swayze was more than just a beloved Hollywood star—he was a force of nature. Known for his magnetic presence and irresistible charm, Swayze captivated audiences worldwide with roles that showcased his unique blend of ruggedness and grace. But behind the scenes, few knew the true extent of the challenges he faced on his journey to stardom.

Für die Weltöffentlichkeit tauchte Al Pacino wie eine Supernova am Himmel auf. Seine erste Hauptrolle spielte er 1971 in Panik im Needle Park. Bis 1975 kamen vier Filme dazu: Der Pate und Der Pate Teil II, Serpico und Hundstage, die nicht nur Erfolge, sondern auch Meilensteine der Filmgeschichte waren. Diese Rollen machten Al Pacino zur Legende und veränderten sein Leben für immer, denn seit Marlon Brando und James Dean hatte kein Schauspieler mehr für solches Aufsehen gesorgt. Damals war Al Pacino bereits Mitte dreißig und hatte mehr als ein einziges Leben gelebt.

“Salve, il mio nome è Matthew, anche se potreste conoscermi con un altro nome. I miei amici mi chiamano Matty. E dovrei essere morto.” Inizia così l’avvincente storia dell’acclamato attore Matthew Perry, che ci accompagna in un viaggio che va dalla sua infanzia, segnata dal desiderio di emergere, al raggiungimento della fama e poi alla dipendenza e al recupero, dopo essere stato in fin di vita. Prima delle frequenti visite in ospedale e dei periodi di disintossicazione, c’è stato un Matthew di cinque anni, che viaggiava da Montreal a Los Angeles dividendosi tra i genitori separati.

Charlie Chaplin gilt als der erste Weltstar der Geschichte. Über 1000 Bücher über sein Leben sind bereits erschienen – und das weltweit in fast 100 Sprachen. Man kann getrost behaupten, dass der "Mythos Chaplin" eine zeitlose Strahlkraft besitzt. Dennoch hat sich bisher kein (Hör)Buch den Erfolgsgeheimnissen Chaplins gewidmet, so aufbereitet, dass sie sich zur Anwendung für erfolgsinteressierte Menschen eignen. Dieses Ziel verfolgt das Hörbuch.

Trudi Gerster (1919-2013) war die bekannteste Märchenerzählerin der Schweiz, Schauspielerin und Politikerin. 70 Jahre lang stand sie auf der Bühne und berührte mit ihrer einzigartigen Erzählkunst Hunderttausende von Menschen. Sie sammelte und bearbeite Geschichten aus aller Welt. Trudi Gerster setzte ihre Stimme auch politisch ein und trat 1968 mit den ersten Frauen in den Grossen Rat in Basel Stadt ein. Sie engagierte sich für Frauenrechte, Umweltschutz, Kultur, fairere Bedingungen für Kulturschaffende und Heimatschutz.

Humphrey DeForest Bogart (December 25, 1899-January 14, 1957), nicknamed Bogie, was an American actor. His performances in classic Hollywood cinema films like The Maltese Falcon, Casablanca, and The Caine Mutiny, made him an American cultural icon. In 1999, the American Film Institute selected Bogart as the greatest male star of classic American cinema. Lauren Bacall, born Betty Joan Perske (September 16, 1924-August 12, 2014), was one of the greatest female stars of classic Hollywood cinema and an award-winning Broadway stage actress.

Críticos, expertos, historiadores y espectadores coinciden en afirmar que es el más grande actor en la historia del cine, el más completo, el más renovador, el más influyente sobre varias generaciones de actores, y también el más misterioso. Nació en Omaha (Nebraska, Estados Unidos) el 3 de abril de 1924. Su primer éxito teatral tiene lugar con la obra Un tranvía llamado deseo, de Tennesse Williams, que fue llevada al cine en 1951.