20+ Examples of How Hollywood Really Works

Jimmy Henton

Hollywood has always been recognized as the glamorous and exciting hub for movies, celebrities, and Entertainment. However, beneath its shiny surface lies a complex industry that operates differently than most people realize. From the business aspects of greenlighting movies to talent management and public relations, Hollywood is full of secrets and strategies that shape the film industry.

In this article, we offer an exclusive look into the intricate workings of the movie industry. Through 20+ real-life instances, readers will gain insight into the behind-the-scenes operations of Hollywood, including the decision-making processes involving casting choices, funding negotiations, and marketing campaigns. Readers will discover how studios utilize test screenings to perfect their films, how social media impacts Hollywood's marketing strategies, and the role played by public relations firms in managing the image of famous individuals. 

The movie scenes below will absolutely provide a comprehensive understanding of the inner workings of one of the world's most fascinating industries. Let's scroll down and check them out now!

#1. Most of the budget goes to pictures

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#2. And it all started in the 90s, when Spielberg was given powerful computers

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#3. The amount of concentration it takes to pull off a scene like this one is incredible.

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#4. This really takes some of the glamour out of some of our favorite superhero movies.

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#5. Even Grey’s Anatomy relies on these types of neat tricks.

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#6. Even Wolf of Wall Street relied on CGI for certain scenes…

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#7. The iron suit isn’t real? Color us stunned!

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#8. Just look at the concentration on Sandra Bullock’s face.

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#9. ichael Bay and the CGI crew are true wizards and we won’t be told otherwise.

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#10. Creating the New York City of old is not easy but this CGI team pulled it off.

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#11. District 9 viewers are going to be stunned by this shot.

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#12. So THAT’s how they created Lieutenant Dan’s signature look.

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#13. These comparison shots really put Wizard of Oz into perspective.

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#14. Cap to the rescue!

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#15. This is a nice reversal of the other CGI shots.

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#16. Hunger Games lovers will be taken aback by the transformation this CGI team created.

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#17. Black Widow taking a piggyback ride is just too much for us to bear.

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#18. Shout out to Industrial Light and Magic for this one.

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#19. This Thor/Hulk “fight” is just too funny.

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#20. How filmmakers can create these scenes out of thin air is beyond what we can comprehend.

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#21. So this is what The Hulk looks like pre CGI?

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#22. 300 lovers will appreciate this shot.

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