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A Note to Readers
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Starting UP
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The Emperor in August
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2
The End of Magic
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3
Mr. Spielberg Will See You Now
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Geffen Slept Here
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The Announcement
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E.T., Phone Home
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Animated Characters
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Live Action
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Show Me the Money
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10
Culture Clash
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The Unthinkable Occurs
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George in Slovakia; Jeffrey in Extremis
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The Not So Long Goodbye
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II
Rolling
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Of Men and Mice
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Slaves to the Rhythm
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Saving Spielberg
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Bug Wars
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Harvey Baby
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III
Rockin'
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Unexpected Beauty
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The Battle for Oscar
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Nobody's Bitch
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Sword Fights
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Shreked
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Rock and Roll
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Golden Glow
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IV
Close-Up
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The Motorcycle Diaries
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Harvey II
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What Sinbad Wrought
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Naked in Public
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In a Snicket
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No White Suits!
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The Geffen Express
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Epilogue: Three-Way Split
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Bibliography
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Notes on Sources
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Acknowledgments
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Index
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