POPULAR FILM
5 Aspect of a Popular Movie:
* easy to become involved in
* seems real
* part of our culture/influences our thinking
* a good escape
* entertaining and captivating
Profile of Movie Goers:
* 12 and older
* 51% of teens go once per month
* most under 40 = 85% of yearly admission
* single people go more than married
* adults with kids go more than adults without kids
* more males than females are moviegoers
* movie going increases with higher education
Is the most popular movie the best movie?
NOT REALLY
Factors:
quantity of release
distribution
timing
audience size
promotional items
marketing
licensing
merchandising
A film must be released by Dec. 31st of the year to be considered for the Academy Awards of that year.
Academy members vote.
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Avatar Questions
1. What was the film's release date?
2. What were some of the marketing techniques.
3. How was the film promoted?
4. How much did the film gross?
5. Was the movie a good escape? Why/why not?
6. Even though Sci-fi, did the plot and experience seem real?
7. Would you recommend this film? Why/why not?
1. What was the film's release date?
2. What were some of the marketing techniques.
3. How was the film promoted?
4. How much did the film gross?
5. Was the movie a good escape? Why/why not?
6. Even though Sci-fi, did the plot and experience seem real?
7. Would you recommend this film? Why/why not?