The Turk in America: The Creation of an Enduring Prejudice

Abstract

This abstract examines Tino Balio's *Hollywood in the New Millennium*, published by the British Film Institute in 2013. Balio’s work offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of Hollywood's transformation during the first decade of the twenty-first century, focusing primarily on economic and industrial shifts rather than ideological or cultural analyses. The book identifies the 2000 merger between Time-Warner and AOL as pivotal, marking the integration of traditional media with digital distribution platforms—a trend that would later influence streaming services like Netflix. Balio’s narrative underscores the challenges faced by Hollywood in adapting to new technologies and business models, particularly the failure of the initial AOL-Time Warner partnership. While the text provides a solid foundation for understanding the economic restructuring within the industry, it falls short in delving deeply into changes in content creation and production practices. Consequently, while Balio’s account serves as an excellent introductory resource, readers seeking more nuanced explorations of Hollywood's ideological or cultural evolution may find additional sources necessary.

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