21st-Century Hollywood: Movies in the Era of Transformation

They are shot on high—definition digital cameras—with computer—generated effects added in postproduction—and transmitted to theaters, websites, and video—on—demand networks worldwide. They are viewed on laptop, iPod, and cell phone screens. They are movies in the 21st century—the product of digital technologies that have revolutionized media production, content distribution, and the experience of moviegoing itself.

21st—Century Hollywood introduces readers to these global transformations and...