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1. What kind of institution might distribute your media product
and why? AMELIA PICKERING MEDIA EVALUATION
2. When researching my chosen genre of psychological thriller,
there was a variety od distribution companies involved with that
particular genre
3. Why Universal? I chose Universal as my distributer because I
found that its films were more associated with the serial killer
element that I included in my own opening sequence. The company has
created majorly successful horror and thriller movies (Safe House,
The Bourne Legacy, Savages, The Purge). I feel however that the
majority of Universal films have had sci-fi elements, and because
The Purge (which was a thriller and had dystopian elements) did so
well, I feel there is a gap in the market for my psychological
thriller. Universals ideology is also bringing there productions to
life, using a variety of different subsidiary companies in the
development, production and distribution process. They have been
very successful in 2014 looking at the top 100 films, as they made
861 million dollars.
4. Why New Line Cinema? As well as Universal I chose New Line
Cinema as it continues its long and successful history of producing
critically acclaimed hit films that resonate with both mainstream
and niche audiences around the world. New Line Cinema was also the
distributer of Se7en, which was a huge inspiration when filming and
editing my own opening sequence for Any Last Words? New Line
produced the Oscar Award-winning The Lord of the Rings film
trilogy, which generated a combined worldwide box office of almost
$3 billion (and an additional $3 billion in consumer products and
home entertainment revenue). This was followed by a trilogy of
films based on The Hobbit, which is currently closing in on the $3
billion mark in global receipts clearly a very successful company.
New Line became a unit of Warner Bros. Entertainment in March 2008.
The company maintains separate development, production, marketing,
distribution and business affairs operations, but coordinates those
functions with Warner Bros. to maximize film performance and
operating efficiencies.
5. Logos I used the logos for both Universal and New Line
Cinema to let the audience know what companies would be involved
with my opening sequence. Due to the well known companies, I
decided to use their logos instead of my own, due to the amount of
people who would instantly recognise the iconic logos.
6. Production and Distribution Universal will often produce and
distribute their films, but they can also hand over the
distribution rights to smaller subsidiary companies (e.g. working
title) from different parts of the world in order to reach the full
potential of global marketisation., majorly increasing profits and
revenue. New Line Cinema is similar to this, again boosting
profits, gaining the highest possible.
7. Exhibition There are two categories when it comes to cinema
national chains and independent exhibitors. It alwasys depends on
the target audience of a movie to determin which specific
programming to use. Large chains often fill their multiplexes with
blockbusters and individual independents. Both Universal and New
Line Cinema exhibit their films in national chains to increase
admissions and reach as many of their target audience as possible,
both distributing blockbusters.