How a movie about minor league hockey became a box office hit-and an international cult classic Even thirty-odd years after Slap Shot's release, diehard hockey fans can still recite scenes of dialogue by heart, making lines like "putting on the foil" just common argot for the devoted. Yet many may be surprised to learn that the true story behind the making of the film is as captivating as the film itself. In The Making of Slap Shot, veteran sports writer Jonathon Jackson lets fans not only relive just how the film was made, but brings to light surprising facts (i.e., Al Pacino was the first choice for the role of Reggie Dunlop; almost every scene-even the absurd and unbelievable ones-depicts a real life event). With access to those involved in the making of the film, he brings to life some of the magic behind the creation of memorable scenes and characters, especially the Charleston Chiefs, one of the most popular fictional sports teams in history.
- Based on interviews with over 50 cast members, production staff, and anyone of note involved in the film's creation
Destined to be a collectible and keepsake (along with the jerseys, bobbleheads, and other paraphernalia associated with the film), The Making of Slapshot is a must for fans eager to learn even more about their favorite film.
Table of Contents:
Introduction. Part I: Getting Started with SOA.
Chapter 1: Getting to Know SOA.
Chapter 2: Are You Ready for SOA? A Self Test.
Chapter 3: Making Sure SOA Happens.
Chapter 4: SOA Quick Start: Entry Points for Starting the SOA Journey.
Part II: Introducing SOA Basics.
Chapter 5: Understanding Software Architecture.
Chapter 6: Working with Software Components.
Chapter 7: Discovering the Main Components of SOA.
Chapter 8: Playing Fast and Loose: Loose Coupling and Federation.
Chapter 9: The Collaborative Lifecycle of the Business Process.
Part III: Nitty-Gritty SOA.
Chapter 10: (e)Xplaining XML.
Chapter 11: Dealing with Adapters.
Chapter 12: Discovering the Service Broker.
Chapter 13: The Enterprise Service Bus.
Chapter 14: The SOA Service Manager.
Part IV: SOA Sustenance.
Chapter 15: SOA Governance.
Chapter 16: SOA Security.
Chapter 17: Turning Data into Services.
Chapter 18: SOA Software Development.
Chapter 19: The Registry and the Repository.
Chapter 20: Putting Quality into SOA.
Part V: Real Life with SOA.
Chapter 21: Financial Services.
Chapter 22: Government.
Chapter 23: Healthcare.
Chapter 24: Hospitality and Travel.
Chapter 25: Information Services.
Chapter 26: Manufacturing and Distribution.
Chapter 27: Retail.
Chapter 28: Telecommunications.
Chapter 29: Utilities and Energy.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 30: Ten Swell SOA Resources.
Chapter 31: Ten SOA No-Nos.
Glossary.
Index.
About the Author :
Judith Hurwitz (President & CEO), Robin Bloor (Partner & Senior Consultant), Marcia Kaufman (Partner & COO), and Fern Halper (Partner & Senior Data Management Strategist) are executives at Hurwitz & Associates, strategy consultants specializing in data and service management and service oriented architecture. The team works with industry leaders on strategy and planning.
