Grab your popcorn, sit back, relax, and get ready for this captivating look at the legal world of the silver screen. From Edison and the dawn of motion pictures, to the Transformers and the big-business movie industry today, this book has a fascinating selection of the best cases involving the movies. There are 30 "reels" in all, each featuring a separate case that made headlines and changed movies forever. In addition, you'll find a dozen "intermission" sidebars, adding interesting background information on everything from the Legion of Decency and movie poster art, to internet piracy and Hollywood stuntman in harm's way. If you can't get enough of the movies, or simply enjoy reading about legal cases that have changed America's favorite pastime, this book will give you a unique peek behind the curtain of one of the world's biggest industries. It's a book that will keep you on the edge of your seat right through the final reel!