1. 1. What kind of institution might distribute your media product and why? AMELIA PICKERING MEDIA EVALUATION
2. 2. When researching my chosen genre of psychological thriller, there was a variety od distribution companies involved with that particular genre
3. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.
8. 8. Bibliography IMBD.COM WIKIPEDIA.COM BOXOFFICEMOJO.COM WARNERBROS.COM THE- NUMBERS.COM/MARKET/2012/ GENRE/THRILLER-OR-SUSPENSE