Centre for Cultural and Creative Research (CCCR)
Inaugural Lecture: Stardom and Modern Hollywood
Start date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 18:00:00 BST
Finish date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 19:00:00 BST
| Speaker: | Professor Paul McDonald (follow for biography) |  |
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| Time: | 18:00 - 19:00 (followed by drinks and reception) | |
| Venue: | Portland Building, University of Portsmouth, Portland Street, Portsmouth PO1 3AH | |
| Date: | Wednesday 27 October 2010 | |
| Description: | Hollywood values stars as both sources of meaning and money. Looking at the market for popular film, the awards system, and incidents of star scandal, this lecture explores the connections but also the conflicts between culture and commerce which characterise stardom in contemporary Hollywood. | |