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Postmodernism

Postmodern films often contain the following characteristics: Challenges genre conventions and could be a mixture of many genres is fantasy, action/adventure, comedy, romance and sci-fi instead of conforming to one Challenge typical character roles Emmet (the hero) is an average person, Wildstyle (female) is the strongest of the group, an emo and a woman and Batman is not as heroic as he is in other films Pastiche: imitates/has similarities with other stories, films, books and has a humorous take on troubles in society/culture Links to the Matrix with a similar storyline/plot, brings in characters from other stories (Batman) and gives the message that imagination is important to have in society and you don't have to conform to the rules and be different Hyper-reality: makes the audience aware that they are watching a movie and that it isn't real (e.g. breaking the fourth wall like Deadpool) The Lego Movie it the Lego worlds in anima...

Regulation - different media platforms

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Regulation

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The BBFC (British Board of Film Classification) certify and regulate British films. Why are films regulated by certification? All films rated by the BBFC receive a certificate, along with "consumer advice" detailing references to sex, violence and coarse language. If a certificate specifies that a film or video game is only suitable for someone over a certain age, then only those over that age may buy it. What is the certificate for the lego movie? The certificate for the lego movie is 'U' Why is this? because there is very mild violence is the form of lego and there is nothing unsuitable for children aged 4 years and over. Symbol Name Definition Guidelines Universal All ages admitted. There is nothing unsuitable for children aged 4 years and over, but parents may wish to check before allowing a very young child to view the film. May contain infrequent very mild language. May contain very mild sex references and mild violence, if justified by the contex...

Warner Bros blockbuster

The Lego Movie Film INDUSTRY

Who is currently leading? 'Avengers: infinity war' - $2,047,687,731 Who currently owns the film industry in 2018? Buena Vista - Disney Worldwide 2018? 1 ' Avengers: Infinity War ' BV $2,047.7 $678.8 33.2% $1,368.9 66.8% 2 ' Black Panther ' BV $1,346.9 $700.1 52.0% $646.9 48.0% 3 ' Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom ' Uni. $1,304.9 $416.8 31.9% $888.2 68.1% 4 ' Incredibles 2 ' BV $1,241.4 $608.6 49.0% $632.9 51.0% 5 ' Venom (2018) ' Sony $851.3 $212.7 25.0% $638.6 75.0% Top 2018 movies? 'Black Panther' Look at the different box offices 28 Dec. 9 Sun 343 $21,129,847 -38.1% -30.3% 54 ' Wreck-It Ralph 2 ' $4,975,604

Vertical and horizontal integration

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       Vertical Integration -  When a production company has complete ownership of the production, distribution & exhibition of the film by the same company and receive all of the profit. E.G. Disney Walt Disney production company -'frozen'  Walt Disney distribution company 'Buena Vista' -DVD -Blue Ray -Soundtrack -Games Exhibition: -Theme parks -Disney store -Disney TV channel -Youtube        Horizontal Integration -  When a production company expands into other areas of on industry. The company can develop in a particular area of production (production, distribution , exhibition ) or can buy out another company that deals with these areas and therefore reduce competitors E.G. Disney & Pixar