'Stalingrad' (2013 - Distributed by: Columbia Pictures)

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7 Areas to be familiar with

Key Term:PDME

Who Produced the film and at what cost?Was it a multinational conglomerate a smaller Indie studio in comparison?Vertical Integration – Applicable?

Who Distributed the film globally?

Were the Producers in a co-production deal?

How was the film marketed globally Above the line and Below the line? – Give examples

How can people watch the film?

YOU SHOULD research examples and see if it is avilable exclusively on VOD or if there is synergy with a VOD brand in place

Key Facts about the film such as:

Box Office takings - Global

Other interesting information:

http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/sony_pictures/stalingrad/

• VOD – Is there synergy with a global brand such as iTunes?

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• IMAX– Is this really popular or a FAD that could disappear and decrease in popularity?

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Has this had a positive impact on the success of ‘Stalingrad’ (2013)?

WHY was important to produce this film using IMAX 3D Technology in order to be successful at the box-office?

WHAT formats do you think the film will be released on post-Box-Office?

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http://www.stalingrad-movie.co.uk

Key Facts/Figures:

• In 2012, US Produced films (Hollywood) controlled around 61.5% of the UK Box-Office share –

HOW likely was ‘Stalingrad’ (2013) going to succeed at the box-office without the backing of Columbia Pictures?

• Hollywood Majors control around 75% of the market in the UK between 2012 – 2013 –

What obstacles did ‘Stalingrad’ face with UK audiences?

(Language of the film? Lack of ‘star appeal’ –Richard Dyer?)

Key Points to consider:

• What films are most popular amongst cinema going audiences?• Why?• Does ‘Stalingrad’ (2013) appeal to this same need?• “it’s much safer to bank on a profitable franchise.” (Wheeler Winston Dixon, professor

of film studies at the University of Nebraska) –

1) Did Columbia Pictures (Big 6) take a risk distributing this film to an American audience?2) HOW has the film been marketed in order to appeal to a more mainstream audience?

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