The Complete X-Files Behind the Series the Myths and the Movies

by Knowles, Chris; Hurwitz, Matt; Carter, Chris; Spotnitz, Frank; Abrams, J. J.

• ISBN13: 9781933784724
• ISBN10: 1933784725
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-11-11
• Publisher: Insight Editions

Summary

"The Complete X-Files" is a declassified look at all nine seasons of the award-winning science fiction television series. Delve into the mystery and myth of "The X-Files" with in-depth looks at its entire television run, the first "X-Files" film, and the upcoming cinematic sequel.

Author Biography

Matt Hurwitz is a prolific entertainment journalist, having written for Daily Variety, Washington Post, Hollywood Reporter, Directors Guild of America Magazine, International Cinematographers Guild Magazine, Videography, Digital Cinematography Magazine, The Los Angeles Times, Emmy, American Cinematographer, Mix, Wired, and Fade In to name a few. His work takes him behind the scenes in film and television production, gathering up the stories of actors, directors, writers, cinematographers, composers and visual effects artists, to help tell the story of their work. A native of the Washington, D.C. area, Hurwitz currently lives in Los Angeles.

Chris Carter is the creator and executive producer of "The X-Files." Carter started Ten Thirteen Productions with a concept for "The X-Files" that he developed as a synthesis of urban myths, conspiracy theory, and stories of extra-terrestrial abduction. "The X-Files" was picked up by Fox and remained a hit primetime evening show from 1993 to 2002. "The X-Files" inspired a 1998 movie version written and produced by Carter, video games, and multiple network spin-offs. Carter is currently on location in Vancouver shooting the next "The X-Files" film slated for 2008.