The definitive biography of the great Shemp Howard, an original member of the Three Stooges, and one of Hollywood's most influential actors that Library Journal calls "a complete portrait of a talented character actor," Booklist praises as "fascinating," Kirkus Reviews describes as an "illuminating… reworking of the Stooges mythology" and Patton Oswalt praises as "the only book you will ever need to read about anything. Burn all the other books - there is ONLY SHEMP!"Shemp Howard not only had one of the most distinctive faces of the twentieth century, but was also one of its most accomplished, influential comic actors and showbiz personalities. Along with his brother Moe and comedy violinist Larry Fine, Shemp was an original member of the comedy team that became known as the Three Stooges before he quit and set off on his own in 1932.SHEMP! shows how he made an even greater mark in a successful and until now largely unexplored career in more than a hundred movie shorts and features. He appeared in comedies, dramas, mysteries, Westerns, and musicals alongside the biggest stars of the Golden Age, including W.C. Fields, John Wayne, Jimmy Stewart, Marlene Dietrich, William Powell, Lon Chaney, Jr., Myrna Loy, and the team of Abbott & Costello. Author Burt Kearns challenges the “official” version of Three Stooges history that’s been repeated for decades, shattering myths while uncovering the surprising and often troubling facts behind the man’s unlikely story: how the child of Jewish immigrants, supposedly racked by debilitating phobias, could conquer show business; the behind-the-scenes machinations that pushed him to return to the team; and the circumstances surrounding his untimely death.Through interviews with fans, family members, experts, filmmakers, and celebrities, SHEMP! unearths treasures in Shemp’s solo work, examines the “cult of Shemp” that thrives today, and confirms Shemp Howard’s deserved place in cinematic history. Read more

Beloved for its clever story, relatable characters, and unforgettable one-liners (“She doesn’t even go here!”), the 2004 movie Mean Girls has increased in popularity over the years to become a true pop culture phenomenon. Modeled after the iconic Burn Book, this journal lies flat when open and includes 192 ruled pages, a ribbon placeholder, an elastic band, and a back pocket for storing keepsakes and mementos. Read more

Put on your very own show and hang out with Kermit the Frog and the rest of The Muppets with this collectible character magnet set. Unique Magnet Set: 25 full-color magnets of The Muppets including Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, and more, as well as a two-sided illustrated backdrop to build your own scenes. Illustrated Mini Book: Includes a full-color 32-page miniature book of Muppet profiles and character art. The Perfect Gift for Muppet Fans: Anyone who loves the Muppets will enjoy creating their own scenes with this magnet set on any magnetic surface. Officially Licensed: An authentic The Muppets product.  Read more

From actor Cary Elwes, who played the iconic role of Westley in The Princess Bride, comes the New York Times bestselling account of the making of the cult classic film filled with never-before-told stories, exclusive photographs, and interviews with costars Robin Wright, Wallace Shawn, Billy Crystal, Christopher Guest, and Mandy Patinkin, as well as author and screenwriter William Goldman, producer Norman Lear, and director Rob Reiner.The Princess Bride has been a family favorite for close to three decades. Ranked by the American Film Institute as one of the top 100 Greatest Love Stories and by the Writers Guild of America as one of the top 100 screenplays of all time, The Princess Bride will continue to resonate with audiences for years to come. Cary Elwes was inspired to share his memories and give fans an unprecedented look into the creation of the film while participating in the twenty-fifth anniversary cast reunion. In As You Wish he has created an enchanting experience; in addition to never-before seen photos and interviews with his fellow cast mates, there are plenty of set secrets and backstage stories. With a foreword by Rob Reiner and a limited edition original poster by acclaimed artist Shepard Fairey, As You Wish is a must-have for all fans of this beloved film. Read more

The future (and past) in the palm of your hands with this miniature replica of Doc Brown's Flux Capacitor from the beloved, blockbuster Back to the Future trilogy.Deluxe Collectible: A finely detailed, 3 inch replica of Doc Brown’s flux capacitor Light-up and Sound Effects: Equipped with multiple LED lights and sound effects Book Included: A full-color, 32-page book exploring the mechanics of time travel and the timelines featured in the beloved film series Officially Licensed: An authentic Back to the Future collectible Requires two AAA batteries (not included). Read more

This officially-licensed kit includes a mini replica of the Psychokinetic Energy (P.K.E. Meter) from the 1984 classic film, Ghostbusters!SPECIFICATIONS: 4” mini P.K.E. meter with sensor wings that spring open at the push of a button  LIGHTS UP: 2 light modes consisting of multi colored LEDs + light illuminating along wingsSOUND EFFECT: Features authentic detecting soundBOOK INCLUDED: Mini book contains 8 full-color stickersPERFECT GIFT: A unique gift for fans of the Ghostbusters filmsOFFICIALLY LICENSED: Authentic collectible™ & © 2019 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. Read more

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COMEDY BOOKS OF 2023 AT VULTURESurely You Can't Be Serious is an in-depth and hysterical look at the making of 1980's comedy classic Airplane! by the legendary writers and directors of the hit film.Airplane! premiered on July 2nd, 1980. With a budget of $3.5 million it went on to make nearly $200 million in sales and has influenced a multitude of comedians on both sides of the camera.Surely You Can’t Be Serious is the first-ever oral history of the making of Airplane! by the creators, and of the beginnings of the ZAZ trio (Zucker, Abrahams, Zucker) – charting the rise of their comedy troupe Kentucky Fried Theater in Madison, Wisconsin all the way to premiere night. The directors explain what drew them to filmmaking and in particular, comedy. With anecdotes, behind the scenes trivia, and never-before-revealed factoids – these titans of comedy filmmaking unpack everything from how they persuaded Peter Graves to be in the movie after he thought the script was a piece of garbage, how Lorna Patterson auditioned for the stewardess role in the back seat of Jerry’s Volvo, and how Leslie Nielsen’s pranks got the entire crew into trouble, to who really wrote the jive talk. The book also features testimonials and personal anecdotes from well-known faces in the film, television, and comedy sphere – proving how influential Airplane! has been from day one.Four decades after its release, Airplane! continues to make new generations laugh. Its many one-liners and visual gags have worked their way into the mainstream culture. This fully organic expansion of the ZAZ trio’s fan-base, prompted solely by word-of-mouth, comes as no surprise to longtime fans. When all around us is in flux – laughter is priceless. Read more

This official illustrated tie-in book showcases more than 350 spectacular images from the DreamWorks Animation feature film, How to Train Your Dragon, based on Cressida Cowell's popular children's book.How to Train Your Dragon is the story of a scrawny teenaged Viking, Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third, who lives on the island of Berk in the North Sea. Hiccup is a member of a Viking tribe and wants to make his father, the chief, proud of him. Entering dragon training, Hiccup has a chance to prove his worthiness to his tribe and father. But then, in a world where Dragons and Vikings do not coexist peacefully, Hiccup encounters and ultimately befriends an injured dragon, at which point his world is turned upside down.The Art of How to Train Your Dragon is a giftable, spectacularly designed, full-color insider's guide to the creative process that went into turning Cressida Cowell's popular book into a feature-length, animated film. Featuring more than 350 pieces of development artwork, including early character designs, story sketches, and concept paintings never before released by the studio, the book provides an in-depth look at the process involved in bringing mythical Dragon and Viking worlds to life. Read more

Prepare to swoon, ugly cry, laugh, and fall in love with this officially licensed exploration of the impact and legacy of one of film's most beloved genres from Turner Classic Movies: the rom-com. Romantic comedies have had an incredible influence on popular culture, shaping everything from how we think of relationships to fashion. Often swept aside in film history, these movies are thought of as pure comfort viewing. Although they certainly provide those fuzzy feelings, they have also had a significant artistic influence and cultural impact. Spanning decades of romantic comedies—from movies of the 1930s such as It Happened One Night and the rom com craze of the 80s and 90s including When Harry Met Sally...all the way to contemporary hits like Crazy Rich Asians, and everything in between—Falling in Love at the Movies will make you fall in love (all over again) with romantic comedies. Esther Zuckerman—accomplished entertainment journalist and member of the New York Film Critic’s Circle—takes readers on a journey through the rom-com. She examines the psychological aspects that make us so drawn to these types of films, diving deep into the key auteurs—from Preston Sturges to James L. Brooks to Nora Ephron and beyond—who both created and subverted the canon.  These directors, actors, and writers shaped the genre, establishing and also busting traditional pillars and tenets of these movies such as the “Perfect Pair” or “The Man in Crisis” and “The High Maintenance Woman.” Featuring full-color images from the films throughout, along the way Zuckerman takes detours, explores iconic lines of dialogue (Who could forget Julia Roberts' “I’m also just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her” iconic moment from Notting Hill?) to memorable scenes (the magical moments at the Empire State Building in An Affair to Remember and  Sleepless in Seattle) and weaves in interviews of artists and romantic comedy fanatics in the industry.    Looking beyond the traditional rom-com, Zuckerman digs into the nooks and crannies, the films that buck the trend of "happily ever after," the ones that think beyond heteronormative narratives, and the indies that kept the rom-com alive outside of the studio system, to offer a more comprehensive story of the rom-com than has ever been seen before—and one that you’re bound to love. How’s that for a happy ending? Read more

From The New York Times's Jeremy Egner, the definitive book on Ted Lasso.When Ted Lasso first aired in 2020, nobody—including those who had worked on it—knew how a show inspired by an ad, centered around soccer, filled mostly with unknown actors, and led by a wondrously mustachioed “nice guy” would be received. Eleven Emmys and one Peabody Award later, it’s safe to say that the show’s status as a pop-culture phenomenon is secure.In Believe, entertainment journalist and Ted Lasso fan Jeremy Egner traces the show’s creation and legacy through the words of the people at its center. Drawing on dozens of interviews from key cast, creators, and more, Believe takes readers from the first, silly NBC Premier League commercial to the pitch to Apple executives, then into the show’s writers’ room, through the brilliant international casting, and on to the unforgettable set and locations of the show itself.Brimming with careful reporting and written to match the show’s heart and humor, Believe tells a story of teamwork, of hidden talent, of a group of friends looking around at the world’s increasingly nasty discourse and deciding that maybe simple decency still has the power to bring us together—a story about what happens when you dare to believe. Read more

Celebrate your love of Beetlejuice with this deluxe journal based on the hit movie, just in time for the thirtieth anniversary in 2018. The 1988 Tim Burton movie Beetlejuice is an endearing classic. Now fans can enjoy this deluxe journal, which is an authentic replica of the Handbook for the Recently Deceased used by the characters in the film. With sturdy construction and sewn binding, this journal lies flat, and the 192 ruled, acid-free pages of high-quality heavy stock paper take both pen and pencil nicely to invite a flow of inspiration. Includes a ribbon placeholder, elastic closure, and 7.5 x 4.5–inch back pocket perfect for holding photographs and mementos. BEETLEJUICE and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s18) Read more

Become the next member of the Plastics™ with this officially licensed scrapbook set modeled after the infamous Burn Book™ from the 2004 film Mean Girls.The set contains everything you need—scrapbook, pen, stickers, and washi tape—to record all your secrets and make all your friends totally obsessed with you. 184-PAGE SCRAPBOOK: The generously sized scrapbook features a durable hardcover case and 184 dot grid pages of archival paper, providing plenty of space for writing, sketching, and pasting in small treasures like concert tickets or photos. 2 STICKER SHEETS & 2 WASHI TAPE ROLLS: Make it your own and let yourself be a little bit dramatic while decorating your scrapbook with the two rolls of washi tape and two sheets of stickers included. Two different designs of washi tape, each 16 feet in length, are perfect for creating borders and framing your photos, and 80+ decorative stickers with iconic imagery, quotes, and your favorite characters from the film will make your scrapbook super grool™. POM-POM PEN: Jot down your musings in style with the included pink pom-pom pen that is so fetch™. Simply slide it back into the attached pen loop on the side of the journal, and you’re all set for use on-the-go. So, get in loser, we’re going shopping! THE PERFECT GIFT: Featuring the same legendary pink, lipstick-marked cover as the Burn Book™ in the film, the Mean Girls: Burn Book™ Scrapbook Set makes an excellent gift for any Mean Girls fan who’s ever wanted their own designated space for sensational thoughts. ADD TO YOUR COLLECTION: Collect more fun stationery products from Insight Editions, including Mean Girls: On Wednesdays We Wear Pink Accessory Pouch, I Wish I Was A Unicorn Embroidered Journal, Manifesting: A Day and Night Reflection Journal, and many more! Read more

Chant Beetlejuice…Beetlejuice…Beetlejuice Tarot Deck & Guide to let the ghost with the most guide you through your readings with this must-have, beautifully illustrated tarot deck and fold-out guide inspired by the iconic Tim Burton film.Celebrate 30 years of Beetlejuice with this official tarot deck set, containing both Major and Minor Arcana and a fold-out map, for strange and unusual tarot practitioners of all skill levels. Fans of Beetlejuice can use this deck and fold-out map, complete with card meanings and instructions, to perform fun and informed readings. The 78 custom illustrations for this tarot deck evoke the haunting spirit of the infamous bio-exorcist and features images of fan-favorite characters, from Adam and Barbara Maitland and Lydia Deetz to the ghastly characters in the Netherworld’s Waiting Room. Packaged in a sturdy, decorative gift box, this compelling tarot deck is perfect for fans of Beetlejuice and tarot enthusiasts alike. A MUST-HAVE FOR FANS: Featuring original illustrations of Betelgeuse, the Maitlands, the Deetzes, and the rest of the ghosts and ghouls from the Netherworld, this deck matches characters from the film with tarot archetypes, making it a fresh interpretation of a traditional tarot deck COMPLETE TAROT EXPERIENCE: This deluxe set of 78 cards consists of both major and minor arcana, perfect for anyone beginning their tarot practice, as well as for experienced practitioners BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Each card features full-color illustrations of characters and scenes from Beetlejuice GREAT GIFT: Packaged in a sturdy and decorative gift box, Beetlejuice Tarot Deck & Guide is perfect for fans of the film and tarot practitioners alike OFFICIALLY LICENSED: This is the first and only official Beetlejuice tarot card deck Read more

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“More fun to read than the movie was to watch… a scene-stealing book.”― The Washington Post An Entertainment Weekly "Must List" selectionCaddyshack is one of the most beloved comedies of all time, a classic snobs vs. slobs story of working class kids and the white collar buffoons that make them haul their golf bags in the hot summer sun. It has sex, drugs and one very memorable candy bar, but the movie we all know and love didn’t start out that way, and everyone who made it certainly didn’t have the word “classic” in mind as the cameras were rolling.In Caddyshack:The Making of a Hollywood Cinderella Story film critic for Entertainment Weekly Chris Nashawaty goes behind the scenes of the iconic film, chronicling the rise of comedy’s greatest deranged minds as they form The National Lampoon, turn the entertainment industry on its head, and ultimately blow up both a golf course and popular culture as we know it. Caddyshack is at once an eye-opening narrative about one of the most interesting, surreal, and dramatic film productions there’s ever been, and a rich portrait of the biggest, and most revolutionary names in Hollywood. So, it’s got that going for it…which is nice. Read more

For the first time, author Quentin Schultze, who taught storytelling with screenwriter Jean Shepherd, reveals the “secret” parables that Shepherd included in his screenplay for A Christmas Story. Now you won't need a decoder ring to learn why the Old Man’s leg lamp is his “trophy wife,” why the bully is named “Scut,” why there is a “Bumpus” in all of us, why Mom and the kids give a “Bronx cheer” after singing “Jingle Bells” in the Olds, and so much more. Take a fun-loving and insightful romp through the 20 life lessons in the Christmas classic, based exclusively on the author’s friendship with Shepherd. Includes trivia questions, line drawings, and a special appendix on Shepherd's 7-step process for telling humorous stories; perfect for teachers, pastors, writers, leaders, and the like. P.S. Turn on your leg lamp to read this amazing book at night! Read more

Pat Treuer had the ‘perfect’ life – a six-figure corporate job, a downtown apartment, world travels many only dream of. So why did he feel empty inside? What would you risk to find true fulfillment? In Will I Hate Myself, Pat throws the 'perfect' life away, picks up a microphone, and stares down the ultimate fear: starting over from scratch at age 36, and again at 42.Join Pat on a rollercoaster ride from boardrooms to comedy backrooms. One day he’s closing deals; the next he’s bombing on stage at a dive bar open-mic, heart pounding as he chases a laugh to save his life. This is the true story of trading stability for a spotlight, and the absurd, poignant, depressing, and triumphant moments that follow. From awkward first gigs in Chicago to launching a comedy business in the pandemic that earned over a million dollars - only to put it all into filming a YouTube comedy series that made exactly zero cents - all to send him back to the beginning.Pat’s journey will make you laugh, cry and cheer.Along the way, Pat confronts the question that haunted him: “Will I hate myself for doing this?” His candid confessions – including secrets he’s never dared share in his act – reveal the ugly anxieties behind betting on yourself. Will he find self-acceptance, or fall deep into inescapable depression? The answer will surprise you – and inspire anyone who’s ever feared it’s ‘too late’ to change.Hilarious and raw,Will I Hate Myselfis a memoir for the dreamer in all of us. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a job and wondered what might happen if you finally bet on yourself, this book is your sign. Don’t miss the story readers are calling “profoundly funny” and “utterly relatable”. Pat Treuer’s journey proves that sometimes taking risks are the only way to discover who you really are – and that it’s never too crazy to chase a dream, so long as you can learn to laugh at the chaos along the way. Read more

This beautifully produced, lavishly illustrated book is the ultimate celebration of the series, the town, the characters, and the state of mind that is Schitt's Creek. Capturing the essence and alchemy of all six seasons of what is now considered to be one of the most groundbreaking comedy television series of the last decade, Best Wishes, Warmest Regards is a gift to fans everywhere who have made the show their own.Included are character profiles from the cast of Johnny, Moira, David, and Alexis, and all of the characters that populate the town, major moments from Moira's endorsement of Herb Ertlinger Winery, to Patrick and David's first kiss, to Cabaret and the Rose Family Christmas episode. Also included are special features, such as the complete, illustrated catalogs of David's knits and Moira's wigs, Moira's vocabulary, Alexis's adventures, and behind-the-scenes moments from Dan and Eugene Levy and the cast of Schitt's Creek. Read more

Nominated for 8 Academy Awards® including Best Picture and Best Adapted ScreenplayShe's everything. He's just Ken. The exclusive screenplay of the film phenomenon by Greta Gerwig & Noah Baumbach.*Featuring an exclusive introduction by Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach and 8 pages of full-color photos from the film*"Greta Gerwig’s bold and inventive Barbie breaks the mold." BBC Culture"A near-miraculous achievement." Independent"Brilliant, beautiful, and fun as hell." The New YorkerFor the first time, the BARBIE screenplay is now available in print. Anarchically hilarious and unexpectedly emotional, BARBIE is a magical cinematic confection of absurdity, heart, and Technicolor musicals. Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach have created a deeply personal and idiosyncratic film from the icon that is the Barbie doll. The movie celebrates the perfection of imperfection, and affirms that everyone, even Allan, is Kenough.BARBIE™ and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by, and used under license from, Mattel. ©2023 Mattel. Read more