FromNew York Timesbestselling author Scott Eyman, this is the story one of the most influential studios in film history, from its glory days under the leadership of legendary movie mogul Darryl F. Zanuck up to its 2019 buyout by Disney.March 20, 2019marked the end of an era —Disneytook ownership of the movie empire that wasFox. For almost a century before that historic date,Twentieth Century-Foxwas one of the preeminent producers of films, stars, & filmmakers. Its unique identity in the industry & place in movie history is unparalleled — & one of the greatest stories to come out ofHollywood. One man, a legendary producer namedDarryl F. Zanuck, is the heart of the story. This narrative tells the complete tale ofZanuck& the films, stars, intrigue, & innovations of the iconic studio that was.°°°Scott Eymanwas formerly the literary critic atThe Palm Beach Post& is the author or coauthor of sixteen books, including the bestsellerHank & Jim: The Fifty-Year Friendship of Henry Fonda & James Stewart,Louis B. Mayer: Lion of Hollywood,Print the Legend: The Life & Times of John Ford, &You Must Remember Thiswith actorRobert Wagner.Eymanalso writes book reviews forThe Wall Street Journal, & has written forThe New York Times,The Washington Post,Film Comment, theNew York Observer& theChicago Tribune. He & his wife, Lynn, live in West Palm Beach.