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Paper One Section A: TV

PAPER ONE Section A - TV Q1:  worth 5 marks = 2 points Always an analysis question and you have to analyse one element of media language from the extract Q2: worth 10 marks = 3 points An analysis and judgement question. you must analyse and make judgements to one or more areas based on media language and representation. You may wish to refer to contexts. Judgements will be made throughout. You must write a short sentence at the end which sums up judgement(s). Q3: worth 15 marks = 4 points (or 3 very well developed points) 10 marks for analysis and 5 for judgement this is an extended response and will focus on media language and representation. it will always ask to refer to theoretical framework (LARI C) and make judgements throughout. You MUST write a concise conclusion which draws in your overall judgement. Q4:  worth 5 marks = 2 points it will be a TV industry focused question and is there to test your knowledge and understanding - PSB, BBC, Te...

Homework Research

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How was the lego movie funded? Warner Bros and Village Roadshow Pictures How was The Lego Movie produced? What was the effect on Warner Bros? the lego movie was produced by Warner Bros and Lin Pictures (a TV and film production company based in warner bros). This means that warner bros got most of the profit as they have ownership over lin pictures. Ho w was it distributed? How did this affect different platforms (piracy/DVD sales)? it was distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. and was available in the cinema and DVD. however, there are a lot more people watching films illegally which lowers their profit. How did Warner Bros use their ownership power? Did this have an effect? Did they use their power globally? As Warner Bros is a huge conglomerate, they have a lot of money which means they can make a film with the latest technology. Furthermore, the use of leg o means that a lot of loyal customers that own lego sets worldwide would like the movie regardless ...

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