Movies and TvShows featuring "magazine-publisher" theme.
The Name of the Game (1968) is a TV show that follows the lives and careers of three protagonists - an investigative reporter, an editorial assistant, and a magazine publisher - working for a publishing company called Howard Publications. Set in the 1960s and 1970s, the show explores various storylines and parallel narratives, revolving around topics such as organized crime, politics, and business. With flamboyant characters and a focus on the war on crime, the show provides an in-depth look into the world of journalism, showcasing the challenges and triumphs faced by the protagonists.
After the death of his wife, a widowed magazine publisher must navigate the challenges of raising his son, while relying on their housekeeper for support and guidance.
Mr. & Mrs. North is an American comedy/mystery television series that aired on CBS from October 3, 1952 to May 25, 1954. The series centers on Jerry North, a mystery magazine publisher who thinks he is a good amateur detective, and his wife, Pamela, as they solve crimes in New York City.
Bored to Death (2009) follows Jonathan Ames, a writer suffering from writer's block, who starts working as an unlicensed private detective in Brooklyn. With his friends Ray and George, they solve quirky cases while dealing with their own personal dilemmas.
American Playboy is a TV show that explores the life and career of Hugh Hefner, from his early days as a magazine publisher to his influential role in the sexual revolution. The show delves into Hefner's personal and professional struggles, including his controversial relationships, substance abuse issues, and the social scandals surrounding Playboy.
In Christmas in Connecticut, a food writer named Elizabeth Lane pretends to be the perfect housewife and mother in her magazine articles. However, when her publisher invites a war hero to her farm for Christmas, she must scramble to keep up the charade.
A socialite's wedding plans are upended when her ex-husband and a tabloid reporter show up and complicate her life. As the chaos unfolds, she must navigate her own feelings and the expectations of high society.
Overconfident 23-year-old Ryouhei somehow lucks into a job at the lucrative skin mag Potato Boy, with his only qualification being an abnormally high sex drive. Immediately smitten with the publication's prestigious editor Yuki (and just about every other female colleague), Ryouhei shows a libidinous instinct that could take Potato Boy to the next level — if he can ever take the job seriously.
The movie consists of three odd and strange tales that each teach a different lesson.
Follows the rise and fall of Bob Guccione, once one of the wealthiest men in America, making millions with Penthouse Magazine by taking on Playboy.
An intellectual bookshop clerk turned fashion model is discovered by a fashion photographer and whisked away to Paris to become a star. Along the way, they navigate the world of high fashion and discover love in the workplace.
The American Wrestling Association teams up with various other regional promotions to deliver the third SuperClash, live from Chicago on December 13, 1988. In the Main Event, for the first time ever, AWA World Heavyweight Champion Jerry "The King" Lawler battles the WCCW World Heavyweight Champion Kerry Von Erich in a Championship Unification Match!
A renowned painter's life takes a turn for the worse when he is caught up in a tabloid scandal, leading to a lawsuit and a trial. As the truth is revealed, he must confront his own disgrace and the consequences of his actions.
After her honeymoon is cancelled, a woman's plans are interrupted when her mother shows up unannounced. Together, they embark on a series of misadventures in an island resort.
Love Locks is a romantic drama TV movie set in New York City. The story follows a divorced woman and a single man who reconnect 20 years after falling in love. As the two navigate their complicated past and present circumstances, they rediscover the power of love and the importance of second chances. Filled with emotional twists and turns, Love Locks is a heartfelt story about love, loss, and the enduring hope of finding happiness.
With a full Hollywood background and settings but more an expose of scandal-and-gossip magazines of the era, has-been actor John Blakeford agrees to write his memoirs for magazine-publisher Jordan Winston. When Blakeford's daughter, Patricia, ask him to desist for the sake of his ex-wife, Carlotta Blakeford, he attempts to break his contract with Winston.
A food and wine critic loses her memory after visiting a winery she had previously criticized. She falls in love with a single dad who owns the winery, but their relationship is in jeopardy when her true identity is revealed.
A young composer falls in love with a free-spirited woman and proposes to her, but she declines. He then enters into a rebound marriage with a magazine editor, but realizes he still loves the woman. As he tries to navigate his relationships and his family drama, he must confront his own insecurities and make difficult choices.
In Crime and Punishment, a young man named Raskolnikov commits a murder and is haunted by his guilt. As he tries to escape the consequences of his crime, he is pursued by a relentless police inspector. Set in Moscow, the film explores themes of remorse, fear, and the consequences of one's actions.
In Over the Moon in Love, a matchmaking business owner and a musician pose as an engaged couple to compete in a matchmaking competition. As they spend time together, they navigate the challenges of their cover story and their own feelings for each other.