Early in 1937, a young film editor went on-location to St. George, Utah, for the filming of Republic's The Painted Stallion. Rain and cast problems put the production hopelessly behind schedule. The studio summarily fired the director and replaced him with the film editor. Thus was born the career of one of Hollywood's most famous serial directors, Bill Witney. Witney went on to direct or codirect 23 Republic serials, working with such stars as William Benedict, Hoot Gibson, Bela Lugosi, and Noah Beery, Sr. Witney's output included some of the most famous cliffhangers of the era, such as Adventures of Red Ryder, Spy Smasher, Drums of Fu Manchu, The Lone Ranger, and The Lone Ranger Rides Again. Though he enjoyed a long career as a feature film and television director, it is the Republic serials for which he is best remembered. This engaging story is a behind-the-scenes look at the heyday of the Hollywood cliffhanger, the making of the movies, and the people involved in them.

"Early in 1937, Bill Witney, a young film editor, went on-location for the filming of Republic's The Painted Stallion. Witney went on to direct or codirect 23 Republic serials. This engaging story is a behind-the-scenes look at the heyday of the Hollywood cliffhanger, the making of the movies, and the people involved in them"--Provided by publisher.

Both brawls and elaborate martial arts have kept movie audiences on the edges of their seats since cinema began. But the filming of fight scenes has changed significantly through the years--mainly for the safety of the combatants--from improvised scuffles in the Silent Era to exquisitely choreographed and edited sequences involving actors, stuntmen and technical experts. Camera angles prevented many a broken nose. Examining more than 300 films--from The Spoilers (1914) to Road House (1989)--the author provides behind-the-scenes details on memorable melees starring such iconic tough-guys as John Wayne, Randolph Scott, Robert Mitchum, Lee Marvin, Charles Bronson, Clint Eastwood, Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris and Jackie Chan.

New York Times bestselling author of Vince Flynn's Mitch Rapp novels Kyle Mills rewrites the rules for thrillers with Fade -- a novel ripped from today's headlines Welcome to the new war on terror. A secret wing of Homeland Security is recruiting agents to work undercover in the Middle East, and the director wants his second-in-command, Matt Egan, to bring aboard an old friend, Salam Al Fayed—better known as Fade. He's perfect: An ex-Navy Seal and the son of immigrants, he speaks flawless Arabic. Trouble is, he's "retired"; he was wounded in the line of duty, and the government refused to pay for the risky surgery that could have helped him. Now he's walking around with a bullet lodged near his spine, and he's not too fond of anyone in the government -- least of all, his ex-best friend Matt Egan, whom he blames for his present condition. Against Egan's wishes, the director tries to "persuade" Fade to join the team. But Fade is prepared to fight back at any cost. The chase is on -- will Matt be able to find his friend-turned-fugitive before Fade can take the ultimate revenge? Fade is a remarkable, take-no-prisoners program from an unparalleled writer at the height of his talents.

Author Promise: Swoon-worthy guys; twisting story; crackling sexual tension A secret royal, his bad boy best friend, and the curvy woman they both want, fall into an epic MMF bisexual romance. Sharing a room, and a fake relationship lead to, a first time gay relationship, sizzling encounters, and longtime best friends giving in to their heart-aching passion. KAT Katherine couldn’t have worse taste in men. After thinking she had found the love of her life, she finds herself stranded on an island in the South Pacific without money or a way of getting home. If she hadn’t met Angel, a tall, sizzling hot stranger who offers to rescue her, she might have been there forever. And the only thing he asks in return is for her to pretend to be his fiancé first. Why would he need someone to do something like that? She didn’t know. And when they end up sharing a room together at a nudist resort, and the sparks between them turn into a blazing inferno, what could possibly go wrong? ANGEL Angel lives in a world where nothing is ever what it seems… and he loves it. His life would be perfect if not for the occasional complication… the biggest of which is Chase, the one person he can’t escape and who forces him to confront his dark secrets. So when Angel meets Kat and sees a way to escape Chase, he takes it. But could he have a perfect life without Chase? Or, is his childhood best friend the only one who can rescue him from another of his complications, an unbearably lonely heart? CHASE Chase found his purpose early in life. It was to clean up his best friend’s messes. He couldn’t stop himself. He was hopelessly in love with him. But, how did his old friend feel about him? Everything Angel did told Chase that he wasn’t interested. So, why was Chase still following him around the world protecting Angel from himself? And, when Angel introduces him to his beautiful, new fiancé, what does it mean for the two of them? Will Kat bring Chase and Angel together, or tear them apart? And, if Angel creates a mess like he always does, will Chase clean it up, or make an unexpected decision that leads to the three of them finding the love they all desperately desire? ‘Furious Chase’ is a steamy bisexual romance with twists, turns and heat. Loaded with crackling MM, MFM, and MMF scenes that will make your toes curl, it will make you laugh as much as cry before leaving you satisfied with its tear-jerking HEA ending. * ‘Furious Chase’ can be read and enjoyed on its own and includes appearances of the characters from the ‘Taming the Beast’ series.

The perfect guide for all collectors of Western film, television, radio and comics memorabilia, this book contains everything you need to know about getting your old Lone Ranger comic book signed by Clayton Moore or tracking down that Hopalong Cassidy lunchbox. Festivals and conventions in your area, the best museums (from art to Native American history to toys), which newsletters and magazines to subscribe to, which websites to check. The section on reference books includes biographies, genre histories (radio drama, mysteries, comedies), studios, music reference, serials and cliffhangers, locations and movie ranches, episode guides, cast listings, film listings, price and collectible guides, and a list of publishers. Each entry shows the author(s), publisher, format, length, and a brief summary. This book has it all: commemorative artwork, posters, production stills, lobby cards, autographs, books, costumes, newspaper strips, comic books, cups, plates, and utensils, commemorative weapons and play sets, toys, games, models, lunchboxes, Christmas ornaments, magazines, movie and TV props and memorabilia, scripts, press packets, audio and video recordings, and cereal box premiums. The book tells how best to preserve your treasures and how to get in touch with other fans, whether buying, selling, or swapping. A survival guide to auctions, garage sales, flea markets, estate sales, and antique stores follows. Systems of ranking item quality, cataloguing guides, and format diagrams for listing and insurance purposes are included, as is a list of collector clubs.