The issues raised by media ownership in contemporary media practice
StudioCanal
What was StudioCanal's original purpose?
- The original function was to focus on French and European productions, but later made strategic deals with American production companies.
Which big 6 company has connectios with StudioCanal?
- It has strong links to Universal Studios (Studiocanal and Universal Studios were owned by the same company between 2000 and 2004, hence StudioCanal co-produced a fair number of Universal's films).
- StudioCanal acquired film libraries from studios that either went defunct or had merged with it over the years. As a result, the company's library is the third-largest in the world.
Big Talk Productions
What has been the total gross of ALL Big Talk Films?
- Shaun Of The Dead = $30,039,392
- Hot Fuzz = $80,736,656
- Scott Pilgrim vs. The World = $47,664,560
- Paul = $98,000,000
- Attack The Block = $5,824,175
- Sightseers = $2,102,166
- The Worlds End = $46,000,000
- In Fear =
- Cuban Fury = £3,286,786
- Big Talk specialises in British Comedies
- Big Talk was founded by Nira Park in 1995
- Who owns Film4 Productions?
Channel Four Television Cooperation
- When was it 're-established'?
2004
Which TV chanel is it connected to?
Film 4
Bfi Film Fund
- What is the purpose of the Bfi Film Fund?
To support film development, production and distribution activity in the UK
- What is its budget pa?
$26m
Rook Films
Andy Stark and Ben Wetly
Where did the idea for the film come from?
stories based on their common background and childhood holiday experiences
How does the film qualify as 'British'?
It was filmed in Britain (Lakes District), It used solely British actors, it made reference to British culture “Report that to the National Trust!” “He's not a person, he's a Daily Mail reader!”
3. Other films directed by Ben Wheatley
Kill list, a field in England, Down Terrance, and the ABC’s
of death
Distribution (how many screens in the UK and how long was it at cinemas for?)
Distribution (how many screens in the UK and how long was it at cinemas for?)
$8,377 (USA) (2 June
2013) (10 Screens)
$2,321 (USA) (26 May 2013) (2 Screens)
$8,101 (USA) (19 May 2013) (5 Screens)
$7,384 (USA) (12 May 2013) (2 Screens)
Films reception (how did critics receive the film? What is a BIFA and how many nominations and awards did the film receive?)
$2,321 (USA) (26 May 2013) (2 Screens)
$8,101 (USA) (19 May 2013) (5 Screens)
$7,384 (USA) (12 May 2013) (2 Screens)
Films reception (how did critics receive the film? What is a BIFA and how many nominations and awards did the film receive?)
British Independent Film Award for Best Screenplay, Empire Award for Best British Film (2)
Box Office (opening weekend, domestic and worldwide)
$7,384 (USA) (10
May 2013)
The significance of proliferation in hardware and content for institutions and audiences
Which formats is the film available on?
2D (SD) HD, DVD, Blue Ray
how was it released in the US (formats and release pattern)
The significance of proliferation in hardware and content for institutions and audiences
Which formats is the film available on?
2D (SD) HD, DVD, Blue Ray
how was it released in the US (formats and release pattern)
Very little marketing, due to films low budget
How was twitter and facebook used to market the film?
Created various accounts on the social media sites which wrote tweets/statuses behalf of the movie
How was twitter and facebook used to market the film?
Created various accounts on the social media sites which wrote tweets/statuses behalf of the movie
Sponsored the premiere of the film.