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What studio are you doing?

Paramount Pictures

Who are they owned by?

Paramount Pictures are owned by Viacom (Video & Audio Communications)

Does the company own any other media arms (synergy) e.g. newspapers, television, internet etc?

The company also owns CBS Networls, Nickelodeon Films, VH1 and Infinity Radio.

Find out one or two examples of films they have made?

Paramount Pictures have also made smash hits such as Footloose, Coming to America and Flashdance

How much was the budget?

The budeget is $25 million

Who distributed the film?

Paramount Pictures

Was it a blockbuster (big special effects etc)?

No

Who starred in it? Big Hollywood names attract large audiences

Ashton Kutcher, Natalie Portman

How much did the film gross at the cinema?

$114,038,746

Where was the film released (which countries)?

Canada, USA, Belgium, Bulgaria ,France, UK, Finland

How was the film marketed, e.g. did it have a website, game, trailers, posters, merchandise, other film tie-ins?

Website, Trailers, Merchandise, Poster

Can you buy the film on DVD, Blu-ray, download it?

It's only available for Rental

Did it receive any awards?
It has recieved no awards as of yet,

Does it have any sequels?

No it’s only recently sin cinema



127 Part 2

What do they tell you about the film? Genre, target audience?

From looking at the poster I would think it's an action adventure film because it is set in an unusual place and there is a man dressed like he is ready for action of some kind. I think the film is targeted at people interested in extreme sports, action films and or people just interested in a storyline.

What methods are used to ‘sell’ the film?
Putting the A list star above the title, sells the film it makes people who enjoy the acting of 'James Franco' or have liked other films he has starred in want to watch the film.

What information do they give you about the film?

Vague information about the release date, A little information on what the film is about ‘ A triumphant true story, The Director and the other things he directed, Names of distributers of the film, Website of the film.

Are they successful at making you want to see the film? Why?
Yes, from looking at the advert. I want to see the film. It doesn't give too much away and that makes me want to know more about the film and also makes me want to watch it. I can also see the director is 'academy award winning' and he made the film 'Slumdog Millionaire' which was a very popular and successful film.

How are they different to big Hollywood films in terms of how they are marketed?  Are there key differences?
Hollywood Films have a different Unique Selling, Hollywood films use A list celebrities and Special Effects to sell their films where as films on a lower budget such as 127 Hours use the story line and the award winning director to sell their film, they also use the main character who is an A list celebrity.

 

127 Hours part 1

Synopsis
127 Hours is the true story of mountain climber Aron Ralston's remarkable adventure to save himself after a fallen boulder crashes on his arm and traps him in an isolated canyon in Utah. Over the next five days Ralston examines his life and survives the elements to finally discover he has the courage and the wherewithal to extricate himself by any means necessary, scale a 65 foot wall and hike over eight miles before he is finally rescued. Throughout his journey, Ralston recalls friends, lovers, family, and the two hikers he met before his accident. Will they be the last two people he ever had the chance to meet?
Genre
Biographical Adventure Film

Target Audiences

People who enjoy moving biographical films and True Story Adveture Films

Director
Directed by Danny Boyle who also directed Slumdog Millionaire and Millions

The Budget was $18 million

Companies
Cloud Eight Films
Everest Entertainment
Film4
Pathe

Where is was it filmed?
Moab,Utah.

Who are the Main Actors?
James Franco
Amber Tamblyn
Kate Mara

Which studio distributed it?
Fox Searchlight

How was it distributed? (which countries has it been released in?)

Released Worldwide(USA, UK, Italy, Pakistan, India, Canada, Estonia, Finland, Spain, Philippines, Kazakhstan,Malaysia, Russia etc) Released in the UK on the 7th of January.

What Country is it from?Utah, USA

Which festivals has it appeared in?

Toronto International Film Festival, Tellurude Film Festival, London Film Festival

What awards has it received it/been nominated for?
Nominated for 6 oscars and 8 BAFTAs
Aslo nominated for Golden Globes and Academy Award.