Harshprit GCSE Media Blog

  1) Film Industry: Marketing - Marvel Cinematic Universe 2) Film Industry: Black Widow 3) Film Industry: I, Daniel Blake

1) What is independent cinema and how is it different to Hollywood blockbusters? independent filmmakers or smaller entertainment companies . 2) What is I, Daniel Blake about? Daniel Blake (Dave Johns) is a 59-year-old widowed carpenter who must rely on welfare after a recent heart attack leaves him unable to work . Despite his doctor's diagnosis, British authorities deny Blake's benefits and tell him to return to his job. 3) Who directed I, Daniel Blake and why is this important? Ken Loach, The film stars Dave Johns as Daniel Blake, a middle-aged man who is denied Employment and Support Allowance despite being declared unfit to work by his doctor. 4) How was I, Daniel Blake promoted to an audience? List at least  three  different methods used by the film's marketing campaign and  how  they targeted their audience. Film Festival Premieres: The movie was initially promoted by premiering at prestigious film festivals such as the Cannes Film Festival and the Toronto Internation

                                     Black Widow  1) List the companies involved in the creation of Black Widow. You may wish to use  Black Widow's IMDB entry  to help with this -  see the company credits page  - but the answers can also be found in the notes above Marvel studio / production company Blitz / distributors Stereo d / special effects 4dx, imax / other companies 2) What is conglomerate ownership and how does it link to Black Widow? Conglomerate. A media conglomerate is  a large corporation that owns a large number of media companies , such as television, radio, internet, publishing – giving the conglomerate control in the market. and  In the Black Widow film, conglomerate ownership is indirectly connected to the narrative through the character of Taskmaster. 3) Analyse the  film trailer  for Black Widow. What aspects of the trailer tell you this is a big-budget blockbuster movie? The Black Widow film trailer features breathtaking visual effects, high-octane action sequ