I have chosen Captain America : civil war.
2) Why did you choose this film in particular?
I chose it as i have a speciality with marvel movies and i feel it would be my strongest suit.
Institutional background
Use IMDB to find out the institutions behind your chosen film. Find your film, click on Company Credits and then look for the production company and UK distributor.
1) What was the film studio or production company behind your chosen film? E.g. Warner Brothers, Paramount etc.
The film was made from a studio called Marvel studios, Marvel entertainment, and deluxe digital studios.
2) Who was the distributor for the theatrical release of the film in the UK?
It was Walt Disney studios motion pictures.
No brand loyalty
1) What genre does your chosen film fit into?
Genres are Action,Adventure and Sci-Fi.
2) How can you tell it fits that genre? Be specific with reference to the trailer.
I can tell it fits because there are a lot of fight scenes and they fight at an airport it looks like.
3) Does your chosen film have any stars or a director that are known for that particular genre?
yes. it has Robert Downey jr who respries his role from the other marvel films as a character called Tony Stark who is a superhero. Also has its main character captain America performed by Chris Evans.
It’s all a matter of timing
1) What was the UK release date for your chosen film?
The release date was 29th of April 2016 (UK)
2) When did the first trailer appear on YouTube for your movie? Find the earliest example you can and embed it in your blog.
3) What other examples of marketing (teaser trailers, main trailers, newspaper or TV interviews etc.) can you find for your chosen film from before the film’s release date?
yes there were 2 trailers, separate posters with the main characters faces on it, for the trailer i have embeded had an interview with the cast and had a premiere at westfied sheperds bush.
It’s a social thing
1) What was the word-of-mouth like for your chosen film? If you can’t find tweets (probably blocked) use the IMDB user review rating or the Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer rating to judge whether the public have given the movie a good review.
It had a main twitter for this film .
2) Find three quotes (no more than 25 words each) from user reviews of your movie to create a picture of what the public reaction to the film has been. Post them on your blog.
Risky business
Use IMDB to find out the box office records for your chosen film. Find your film, click on Company Credits and then Box Office/Business. You may want to use the excellent website Box Office Mojo to find out the budget and box office success for the film.
1) What was the original budget for your chosen film?
The budget for this film was 250,000,000 (estimated)
2) How much money did the film make in the opening weekend?
it made 179,139,142
3) How much money has the film made in total? (Look for the subheading ‘Gross’ which has the total box-office earnings listed).
Total gross 408,084,349
4) For a film to be considered a box office success, it needs to make at least two-and-a-half times the budget in box office takings. Using this method, was the film you have chosen a success? (Or, if it's a recent release, do you expect it to be a box office success?)
It was a box office hit and sits currently at highest-grossing films at 12
Stars in their eyes
Research the stars and director for your chosen film.
1) What films has the director previously directed? Are they in the same or similar genres?
The directors Anthony and Joe Russo directed its predecessor Captain America the winter soldier which is the main influence with this film.They are returning to direct the next avengers films with filming has started.
2) Who is the main star in the film?
The main star of this film is Chris Evans
3) What other films has the main star appeared in? Are any of the films similar to the one you are researching?
yes he has appeared in eight films with six of them part of this shared universe that this film takes place. The other two which are the fantastic four films which came out 2005 and the sequel which came out 2007.
4) Are the stars or the director or writer mentioned in the trailer for the film?
No they are not.
