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PRESS RELEASE: Try Not to Hold It Against Me

Tuesday, January 31st, 2023

Producer’s Memoir Reveals Hollywood Secrets

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

New York, New York — Whether you’re trying to break into the film industry, or if you simply have a passion or curiosity for Hollywood, veteran entertainment producer Julian Schlossberg provides a tell-all in his new memoir, Try Not to Hold It Against Me (Beaufort Books; Hardcover & digital; $26.95; on sale January 31st, 2023).

“A LOVE LETTER TO SHOW BUSINESS! Try Not to Hold It Against Me is a must-read written by one of the best & funniest in the industry. Truly a fascinating memoir that will captivate & delight any reader!”

— Susan Stroman, five-time Tony Award-winning Director & Choreographer

From his nearly 60 years in show business, Schlossberg takes us through stories of a lifetime — the trials and triumphs of work and play, in every avenue of the business: negotiating with Al Pacino, Burt Reynolds, and Lillian Hellman; hosting the syndicated radio and television production “Movie Talk;” restoring Orson Welles’ masterly film adaptation of “Othello;” partying with Barbra Streisand; testifying in a lawsuit against The Beatles; and interviewing over 120 of the most influential figures for his series “Witnesses to the 20th Century.”

Written with engaging humor and self-deprecation, Try Not to Hold It Against Me gives readers a behind-the-scenes pass to Hollywood and its secrets. It’s a compelling read for entertainment-enthusiasts alike — and a one-of-a-kind autobiography by one of entertainment’s true insiders.

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Beaufort Books is an independent publisher based in New York City. Beaufort publishes a mix of non-fiction and fiction titles, with about 15–20 new titles each year. Since 2007, we’ve published four New York Times bestsellers.

For more information or to arrange an interview with Julian Schlossberg, please contact Emma St. John at emma@beaufortbooks.com


Beau and Arrow – Disney Rules

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

I learn new things every day. Sometimes they really fascinate me, and I’m going to share an interesting one with you – maybe you can help me grapple with it.

A former professor of mine writes Hollywood-bound screenplays, and is currently writing for a Disney movie that sounded very much like Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves (which was a great series, let’s all admit). It turns out there are specific guidelines which must be strictly adhered to in the writing process. Ready?

1) You cannot mention divorce. In the movie my professor is working on, there is a stepfather in the family, but there is no explanation as to what happened to the real father. Stop. Is this normal?! Divorce rates in the US are at what? 50%? But shhh, don’t tell the kids. Might ruin their movie.
2) Santa Claus exists. At least, you cannot mention anything to the contrary. Let us further disillusion the minds of today’s youth, because Miley Cyrus didn’t do a good enough job.
3) A couple who isn’t married cannot live together. Fine, I don’t mind this one. But still fascinating!

My sister mentioned another one to me that I had never thought of. Use of the word “God” seems to be mysteriously absent from Disney movies. She expressed this in describing the overdramatic and constant use of a mousy “Oh my goodness!”

Anyways, I found this all to be pretty cool stuff.

Other world phenomena to think about:
-Rain jackets without hoods
-Charles Darwin married his first cousin
-People who try to emulate Snookie’s hairdo (like the woman on the train today who had multiple “poofs”)

I am off to Savannah, Georgia for the weekend! My cousin is marrying a southern belle, so a destination wedding is in store. I’ll be back next Wednesday, don’t miss me too much. Hopefully I will have some good Georgian stories to report.

Peace out,

Rachel Lily