21st century Hollywood

They are shot on high-definition digital cameras with computer-generated effects added in postproduction and transmitted to theaters, websites, and video-on-demand networks worldwide. They are viewed on laptops, iPod, and cell phone screens. They are movies in the 21st century, the product of digital technologies that have revolutionized media production, content distribution, and the experience of moviegoing itself. Dixon and Foster introduce readers to these global transformations and describes the decisive roles that Hollywood is playing in determining the digital future for world cinema. From publisher description.