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From the Stone Age to the Greek Tragedies, from Shakespeare to Robin Hood, we have always had our heroes. The hero is at the centre of formative myths in every culture and persists to this day in world-conquering books, films and TV shows. But why do these characters continue to inspire us, and why are they so central to storytelling? Scalpel-sharp on the roots of storytelling and enlightening on the history and science of myth, The Hero is essential listening for anyone trying to write or understand fiction. 

'A blast' - Ian Rankin 'A joyous celebration of 80s action cinema' - Robbie Collin, Telegraph From the editor of Empire magazine, this is the behind-the-scenes story of the golden age of the action movie, the stars who ruled 80s and 90s Hollywood and the beloved films – from Die Hard to The...

We started as five best friends who decided to turn our home game into a podcast, bringing unapologetic, chaotic energy to the table. We’re still rolling those same dice in our flagship campaign, but our table has gotten a lot bigger. Now, we are growing; featuring new community-driven Actual Plays and exclusive Behind-The-Scenes interviews with the creators shaping the hobby. Whether you’re here for the epic campaigns or the shop-talk, there's an open chair waiting for you.

Making Your Story Better is the subject of this original audio workshop. Michael Hauge and Christopher Vogler, two superstar screenwriting teachers, conduct a point/counterpoint discussion of what makes a great story tick, presenting their unique approaches to story structure, character arc, and how to give your story greater commercial appeal.

Создание комедии—серьезное дело. Это путешествие, полное опасностей и страхов—но если следовать концепциям и структурам, описанным в этой книге, оно пройдет гораздо легче. Стив Каплан объясняет, почему комедии обычно не вписываются в традиционные драматические структуры повествования, и определяет новые ритмы, которым может следовать комедийный автор.

Go deeper inside the hit TV show The Boys and its characters with psychologists, media experts, filmmakers, and more—including the original comic series' cocreator and the actors behind Soldier Boy and Stormfront. Supes Ain't Always Heroes offers a fresh look at The Boys, delving into the show's unflinching depiction of celebrity, politics, social media, corporate greed, racism, sexism, and more.

Cyber hero Bob Servant became a cult classic in the best-selling Delete This At Your Peril. Now this much-anticipated sequel tells the life story of one of Scotland's unsung heroes. From his days in the Merchant Navy to his creation of a window-cleaning round and his time as a cheeseburger...

A Hollywood Heroes Festival is collection of tributes, parodies, and rarities of great actors of the past: Humphrey Bogart, Gary Cooper, Cary Grant, and John Wayne—written, produced, and performed by Joe Bevilacqua. Bonus tracks feature remastered classic radio broadcasts.

Dive into a captivating collection of 25 short plays that bring to life the timeless tales of Greek mythology. Journey alongside heroes like Theseus as he confronts the Minotaur, and Jason as he seeks the Golden Fleece. Discover lesser-known legends, such as Arions battle against greedy sailors and Latonas trials with rude townsfolk. Experience foundational myths, including the moment Pandora unleashed chaos upon the world and the abduction of Proserpina, which forever altered the seasons. Relish in tales of tragic love, like Orpheus heartbreaking quest to reclaim Eurydice, and uplifting ...

The classics from "The Pride of Brooklyn" are here in this collection - the best of four of Pat's albums: Our Hero, Spaghetti Sauce and Other Delights, You Don't Havee to Be Italian to Like Pat Cooper, and More Saucy Stories.

A actual play using the Marvel Multiverse 616 ttrpg system.

Stromheim is the former capital of Eridon, which has been heavily damaged after facing the Demon Invasion and an undead army’s siege. Queen Kiara Sanguine vanished during the siege and the city has fallen into decay, with gang activity overtaking much of the city.Our campaign centers on 2 rogues in 1518, several years after the events that crippled the region. Stromheim, and all of Eridon, is rebuilding, but now part of the Drekkis Empire. In this time of reconstruction, there is also opportunity...

The first grand campaign in the Arcadia saga, this story of 4 unlikely heroes sets off a chain of events that spans many campaigns and years.Played in 2nd edition AD&D with strong adherence to the original rules. When a character reaches 0hp, they die and their player is removed from the campaign permanently.

**Narrated by the Author!** "By connecting our modern heroes to the archetypes of ancient myth, Peter Meineck's marvelous book bestows thrilling contemporary resonance upon those bygone legends." —Christopher Markus, coscreenwriter of Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame What connects...

Want to learn the skills, techniques and strategies that will help elevate your career in the entertainment industry? Join Ashley Green each week as he lifts the lid on the things that have helped him and his clients, to pursue an ever-growing career in the entertainment industry. If you want to learn to book more gigs and make more money as an entertainer, you won’t want to miss this podcast. www.TheGigHero.com

 Superheroes, Movies, and the State sets a new standard for exploring the government-Hollywood relationship as it persuasively documents the critical role different government agencies have played in shaping characters, stories, and even the ideas behind the hottest entertainment products. 

Listen in as Mike Mercadal invites hilarious people to spread some love about their heroes. Remember to spread positivity & #BEHEROIC!

Hi! I'm Micah and I love superheroes! So, my dad helped me start a podcast so I can tell you facts about why superheroes are so cool!

Welcome to Sanctuary: a Cosplayer haven where you - the person doing it yourself - can listen in to hear about the perspective of cosplayers, their struggles, their concerns, their stories...and it's open to you, both to listen and or to join in! It's not just Cosplay how-to or talking up the latest Marvel Movie, it's discussion about what you do and where Cosplay fits into your life.We get into current issues Cosplayers face, and offer to help bring your cosplay to life with tips and tricks in the world of social media and self-branding.There's a ton to talk about beyond pop-culture and what ...

Actual Play series featuring Pathfinder for Savage Worlds (Savage Pathfinder), which utilizes the Savage Worlds Adventure Edition (SWADE).