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Exhibition:

• It made $81 000 at the box office 
• It had a DVD release 
• People can consume the film from streaming on the Internet, downloading onto mobile phones and other devices 
• It was released onto blu ray as well

Blu ray DVD

WARPFILMS

1.

• Based in Sheffield and London
• Have another located in Melbourne Australia (warp films Australia)
• Established by warp records - financial support from NESTA
• First film 2002-Chris Morris' my wrongs
• Made a significant expansion in 2004-backing from EM Media and Optium Releasing (Yorkshire) 
• 2009-Exhibit A (Best UK feature film)
• In 2011 nominated for 18 awards for British Independant Film Awards 
• They do not receive a big box office; however they break even with the initial budget

2. 

• It doesn't have a parent company however, it owns two media divisions: Warp films Australia and Warp X
• Warp X was founded in 2005 and produces feature films-budget of between £400 000- £800 000. It gained support from Film 4 and the UK film council
• Some of the films include: Tyrannosaur, Donkey Punch and Kill List

3. 

• The genre of most of the films include: Horror, Suspense, Action/Thriller
• The films are produced on a low budget which means that the setting and locations will be relatable to audiences. 
• Four Lions has British Actor, Benedict Cumberbatch in. He is now known on the BBC for playing Sherlock Holmes in 'Sherlock' (modern adaption). British Audiences may want to see films that feature British actors. 
• Unlike Hollywood films- these films feature more realistic story lines such as: violence and gang crime. These are rarely covered in the film industry; therefore it creates a new perspective for audiences. 

4. 

BUNNY AND THE BULL

Production:

• Received financing from: EM media, Film 4, UK Film Council and Screen Yorkshire
• Filmed at University of Nottingham for 5 weeks
• Set entirely in a flat, after an infestation of mice- a man sets his mind back to a European tour he went on last year with his friend Bunny. As he reconstructs the disastrous trip fromobjects found   in his flat, he brings to see hallucinations . 
• The film uses British Actors who have featured in many other unknown films. The actors are virtually unknown within the film industry 
• The genre is comedy

Distribution:

• The film was distributed by optimum releasing

• The film was released on 27th November 2009

• On imbd it received 6.5 out of 10 rating and has had good reviews in the Guardian film review

Official trailer

Interview

Soundtrack 

The film has an official poster 

• The film has a horizontal integration as it has been merged with
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British Film Industry

BBC  REPORT:

 

A report on the BBC website has said that the British Film Industry should back up more mainstream films. David Cameron has further been able to back up this theory. The Prime Minister has praised the UK film industry but has said that "we should aim even higher". The review is set to find out how the industry can offer better support for UK films. It has even been said thet the British film industry has made a £4bn contribution into the UK economy. Some have suggested that a variety of projects should be funded to create a "vibrant industry". Grassroots support gained success with taking in £3m at the box office as well as winning festivals and having DVD releases. There was no public funding in this project.

 

CHANNEL 4:
 

David Cameron has visited Pinewood studios in preparation for a government film policy issued next week. It's thought that the National Lottery will fund films in order to regain balance and support mainstream films. Julian Fellowes has stated that the lack of funding in these films before is because people believed they could get funding from elsewhere.

 

 Last year, £34 million was invested in British film from the National Lottery. This year the funding will be increased to £43 million. The Kings Speech bought in £266 000 000 worldwire; making it a great success. It is said, however that the new funding schemes could prevent new talent from arising.

 

 PLAYLIST:

 

The Prime Minister  announced they were shutting down the UK Film Council, the organization that, were responsible for the allocation of funding for development and production. Those responsibilites now belong to the British Film Institute. David Cameron has said British Films shouldn't keep having to rely on Hollywood for back up. Ken Loach a filmmaker has said this report is reccommending that, rather than returning money to the central body after a film has made it back, it'll be kept by the production companies, who can reinvest in future productions. This will be able to make a more sustainable film industry. Filmmaker J. Blakeson has stated: "If UK public film financing starts taking fewer risks, it will get harder than ever for a first time director to get a film made, and it is already nearly impossible." It will also mean that some production companies will struggle to get finance. The Kings Speech was also turned down by most of the British Companies, yet is was widely successful. Working Title have become the most successful UK British Production company, however, they are owned by a US parent company...

 

The Hunger Games

The Hunger Games

 

Production:

 

During the production process of the Hunger Games, CGI (computer generated imagery) has been used to create a variety of different settings and animals througout the film. By using CGI it increases the cinema experience as audience's are intrigued by the use of imagination and a world of unrealism. CGI has become increasingly prominant in the film industry, this digital imagey is also used in films such as: Twilight Saga, Avatar and Shrek. However, this technology is very expensive and is time consuming.

 

 HD (high definition) is used in the majority of films nowadays as it enhances cinema and home experiences, due to the high quality of the picture. By using this, it makes audience's want to go and see films as the motion pictures are in such fine detail. Again this can be expensive for companies to use.

 

Green screens are commonly used in a lot of films, they are often used to change or add a setting into the background. Actors/actresses act in front of the screen and a background is added later. Green screens are relatively cheap to use and can be used over and over.

 

 

 

On the set of the Hunger Games: Green Screen

 

Green Screen on The Hunger Games

 

Visual Effects Video

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distribution:

 

• The budget for this film was $78 000 000; which is roughly around £51 000 000.
• The film was distibuted by Lionsgate
• It made roughly $691 000 000 at the box office; £453 000 000 (approx)

The film issued a teaser trailer which is released before the official trailer. This keeps the audience gripped and waiting for the next trailer. It also creates the anticipation for the film release, as well as enabling the audience to comment on the trailer. By commenting on the trailer, it lets the audience feel apart of the franchise and therefore, they can actively socialise with other fans.

 

Two or three official trailers may be released after the teaser. The official trailer is also longer than the teaser; this one lasts for around 2.5 minutes. By distributing a gripping trailer is makes the audience want to go and see the film, which results in a bigger profit at the box office.

 

A variety of press interviews take place which feature the stars of the film. This lets the audience feel connected with the actors and they like to here their thoughts and feedback. It also increases the promotion of the film.

 

 

The official website is still active due to 3 other films being released from the adaption of the 2 novels. The webitse also enables the audience to take an active part whilst the movie is being released.
 
Merchandise and Clothing
 

There is an app: The Hunger Games: Girl on Fire available to download from the app store on iTunes. It is free to download.

 

Exhibition

 

                                   

The hunger games is available to buy on DVD and Blu Ray; in high definition. They also feature an extra 3 hours special features. The film can also be consumed for home exhibition by streaming it from the internet, sky box office, sky movies, downloading onto apple devices and buying from iTunes. Technological convergences have also allowed us to view the film on tablets, game consoles and mobile phones.

The film can also be purchased and borrowed from Netflix and Love Film. On Amazon, the DVD currently costs £7.00; however, when it was released it would've cost around £10 and £15 for blu ray edition and possibly more for 2 disc special editions.

 





 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Working Title

How is Working Title Structured?

• Working Title was co founded by producers Tim Bevan and Sarah Radcliffe in 1983. 
• PolyGram became the corporate backer. 
• They have a base in London and America 
• It became a major Hollywood competitor 
• Uses a lot of British Actors, such as: Bill Nighy, Hugh Grant, Simon Pegg and Rowan Atkinson. 
• Film Genres include: Romance, RomComs and historical dramas such as Elizabeth: The Golden Age. 
• Bridget Jones produced over $281 000 000 at the Box Office. 
• Les Mis had a budget of $64 million and received over $420 million at the box Office 
• Four Weddings and a Funeral had a budget of $4.4 million. 

2. 

Tim Bevan on Working Title  

The films are entitled to a budget of at least £30 000 000 due to the success of the business. The production is marketable to a wide audience due to the genres differentiating. Tim Bevan said that usually two movies will be produced with opposite genres; therefore, making the films mainstream. There is an international market as the company has a relationship with universal who is the parent company. The development department also has a wing in the US and the UK. This means that the films can have a higher budget and have a global distribution which means there is an increase in the international market. This is also reinforced by using a variety of different actors with different nationalities: Hugh Jackman is Australian, Hugh Grant is British as well as Helena Bonham Carter and Renee Zellweger is American. In order to keep the flow - one film will be produced as the other is being released and it cannot be dependant upon one film. 

3. Les Miserables 

Production: 

• It was produced from a screen play and was originally and currently in theatre. 
• Casting -  auditions were held for actors, such as: Anne Hathaway and Hugh Jackman
• Casting for extras were held in University of Portsmouth. 
• Budget for the film: $61 000 000
• Produces, directors and technitions are needed - director was Tom Hooper (The Kings Speech)
• Vocals were recorded live on set to increase authenticity

Distribution:

• 30th May 2012 the first teaser trailer was released
• 20th September 2012 first extended look was released on the official facebook page for the film
• 24th September a new official poster was released on the facebook page
• More character posters were released on the 12th October
• It was released in cinemas on 11 January
• It made around $430 000 000 at the box office
• Cast Interviews

Exhibition:

• The film was released on DVD on 22nd March 2013 and features 3 extra special features (The Stars of Les Miserables)
• It  will also be released on Blu Ray
• Soundtrack
• You can consume it from Love Film and Netflix
• The book is available to download from iBooks on apple devices

Other Marketing Techniques: Synergy

Through collaboration with other countries the film has been able to produce toys with hasbro and bedding etc. 

Philanthropy: Spiderman t-shirts were made in collaboration with Stand Up To Cancer and Columbia Pictures Institution.

Soundtrack: 

The Amazing Spiderman ride at Universal Studios in Florida: 

Kelloggs: 

Trading Cards: 

Computer games/Video Games:

The Amazing Spiderman: Exhibition

• At the UK box office the film made £11 million in the opening weekend and £26502360.00 in total. 
• You can stream the film in many ways, some of which include: Netflix, Love Film, iTunes, illegal websites - we can stream them onto apps through our mobile phones, through xBox, Wii, PS3, internet TV onto our laptop etc. 

• Technological convergences allow us to  consume the film in different ways: blu ray; special edition DVDS. You can buy it in 3D on amazon for £17.69. The price for blu ray is: around £20.