Blockbuster
Daniel SteanBlockbuster1. A star of the show is chosen which is
a well know actor2. A large production budget which is in the
millions3. A large marketing budget which again is in the
millions4. A range of merchandising including sell t-shirts, mugs,
costumes and other clothing.5. A wide demographic which is the
target audience of the blockbuster6. A holiday release date which
is will be anticipated7. A wide release where the blockbuster is
available to be viewed in different countries.7 stages of a
blockbuster film1. A star of the show is chosen for King Kong was
Jack Black. They chose Jack Black as he is a well known actor and
has previously been in actor thriller movies.2. The production
budget was 120 million3. The marketing budget was 140 million4.
Merchandise can be sold such as clothing, mugs and costumes. As the
main component of King Kong is the gorilla there will be plenty of
pictures of the gorilla on t shirts and mugs and also there will be
costumes produced so kids can look and dress up like King Kong
which is also attracting an audience..5. As the age certificate for
King Kong was 12a, the target audience is 12 plus and roughly up to
80. it may be up to 80 as King Kong is a remake so people who have
seen the first one which was in 1900s will want to see the
remake.6. The release date for King Kong was the 24th July 2005.7.
King Kong was available to be watched in China, US, UK, Australia
and other countries.King Kong
Plot: Director and film enthusiast Charlie Hardwick (Brad Pitt)
and his film production crew go on a journey from London to the
ominous Skull Island to film a new action movie. Accompanying him
are playwright Gary Heckland (Adrien Brody) and actress Ann Darrow
(Eva Longoria), who is kidnapped away by a savage army. The crew
encounters dinosaurs and other creatures as they race to rescue
Ann, while the actress forms a bond with the leader of the army
(George Clooney)Skull islandDirector: 250000Actors: 600000Effects
and SGI: 1.1 millionCrew members, staff and extra: 150000Total: 2
million
MarketingPromotional adverts, campaigns and mechanising: 1
million
Total: 3 million
BudgetingA fandom is a name given to a group of people who are
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Fandoms carry out activities such as parades and make account to
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