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<i><a href="http://singstreetmovie.com/">Sing Street</a> </i>is a low budget British indie film directed by John Carne. It was released on the 20th May 2016 but was first premiered at Sundance Film Festival on the 24th January 2016. It was distributed in the UK by Lionsgate and was produced by a number of companies; FilmNation Entertainment own the rights to the film - they have worked on larger films like <i>The Intimation Game</i> (2014), <i>The King's Speech </i>(2010)<i> </i>and <i>Arrival</i>, as well as smaller films like <i>Under The Skin </i>(2013). It features music from Duran Duran, The Clash and The Jam - as well as music by the in-film band Sing Street.</div>
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<i>Sing Street</i> is an indie film and therefore applies towards a niche market/audience. The fact that it is rated a 12A means that a younger audience can also engage with the film - perhaps allowing for the younger demographic to become part of its market. Despite this, the film certainy isn't a 4 quadrant film. </div>
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John Carne decided to cast fairly "unknown" actors for the film:<br />
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Ferdia Walsh-Peelo</h4>
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In the UK, the film earned a total of $1,649,512. It's worldwide Box Office gross was $10,029,082. It was difficult to find the official budget for the film, however I assume it was fairly small (between $2 million and $4 million). </div>
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Since <i>Sing Street </i>had a small budget, the use of technology was fairly limited. However, green screen/CGI technology is used towards the end of the film - but not in large amounts. The film was shot on a 35mm film format, on an Arricam LT camera. </div>
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One factor that may have allowed the film to save money is the fact that it was filmed entirely in Ireland - specifically in the city of Dublin.<br />
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One particular filming location was Dalkey Island - in which Conor and Raphina have a romantic picnic:<br />
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The marketing for <i>Sing Street </i>wasn't as extensive as <i>Star Wars: The Force Awakens </i>due to its much smaller budget. However, the film still had posters and trailers to market it - as well as some interviews! I was somewhat surprised at the amount of marketing, because of the size of the film.</div>
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There are a variety of different posters for the film that all have a particular style - the bottom one is a Korean poster!</div>
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There was a small variety of products available - including the film itself, available on both DVD and Blu Ray:<br />
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However, audiences could also access the film's soundtrack via <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/sing-street-original-motion/id1092163021">iTunes</a>. The in-film band Sing Street has its own <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV6Lzz5N0lMpthtPWL494oA">VEVO channel on YouTube</a> - featuring music videos from the film:<br />
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Marketing for <i>Ex_Machina </i>contrasts dramatically to <i>Star Wars: The Force Awakens</i> as there was far less of it. Methods of marketing still involved posters, social media, and trailers - but it wasn't as extensive and "big".<br />
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<i>Ex_Machina</i> took a different approach to social media marketing by having an innovative publicity stunt: it was decided to give Ava a tinder account, which links nicely with the Turing test element of the film. </div>
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This publicity was started in SXSW and quickly gained media attention: essentially publicising the film for free!<br />
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As well as this, a website was created called Ava Sessions - https://ava-sessions.com<br />
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Yet another impressive marketing feature is the <a href="http://bluebook.is/">Bluebook Website</a>:<br />
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These are two official Ex_Machina film posters. However, there were also a number of fan made posters - as shown below:</div>
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<b>When was DNA Films founded and who were the co-founders of it?</b><br />
DNA Fims was founded by both Duncan Kenworthy and Andrew Macdonal, two of Britain's most successful producers, in 1983.<br />
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<b>Where is DNA based?</b><br />
DNA is a British company that is based in London, England.<br />
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<b>How many films has DNA produced?</b><br />
DNA films has produced a total of 26 films including:<br />
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<li><i>Trainspotting </i>(1996)</li>
<li><i>28 Days Later (2002)</i></li>
<li><i>Sunshine </i>(2007)</li>
<li><i>Dredd </i>(2012)</li>
<li><i>Sunshine on Leith </i>(2013)</li>
<li><i>Ex_Machina </i>(2015)</li>
<li><i>T2 Trainspotting</i> (2017)</li>
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<b>What awards have DNA Films won?</b><br />
DNA have received a number of awards for several films: <br />
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<li>Academy Award for <i>Ex_Machina </i>(Best Visual Effects)</li>
<li>BAFTA Awards for <i>The Last King of Scotland </i>(Best British Film, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Actor)</li>
<li>Empire Award for <i>Love Actually </i>(Best British Film)</li>
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<b>DNA Films box-office hits:</b></div>
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<li><i>Trainspotting</i> (1996)</li>
<li><i>Ex_Machina</i> (2015)</li>
<li><i>28 Days Later</i> (2002)</li>
<li><i>Love Actually</i> (2003)</li>
<li>The Last King of Scotland </li>
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<b>DNA Films flops:</b></div>
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<li><i>Sunshine</i> (2007)</li>
<li><i>Dredd</i> (2012)</li>
<li><i>Never Let Me Go</i> (2010)</li>
<li><i>Amelia</i> (2009)</li>
<li><i>Strictly Sinatra</i> (2001)</li>
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<b>What is Danny Boyle's relationship with DNA Films?</b><br />
Danny Boyle directed <i>28 Days Later </i>and<i> Trainspotting </i>- both being largely successful films for the company. It was rumoured that he owned the company, however this was later discovered to be false.<br />
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<b>List 3 famous directors who have worked for DNA Films:</b><br />
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<li>Danny Boyle</li>
<li>Richard Curtis</li>
<li>Mark Romanek</li>
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<b>Famous actors who have starred in films made by DNA Films:</b><br />
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<li>Ewan McGregor (<i>Trainspotting</i>)</li>
<li>Domhnall Gleeson (<i>Ex_Machina</i>)</li>
<li>Christopher Eccleston (<i>28 Days Later</i>)</li>
<li>Hugh Grant (<i>Love Actually</i>)</li>
<li>Liam Neeson (<i>Love Actually</i>)</li>
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<b>What has been DNA Films' highest grossing film?</b><br />
DNA Film's highest grossing film was <i>Love Actually</i> (starring Liam Neeson) as it grossed a total of $46.9 million.<br />
<b><br /></b><b>What Hollywood studios have DNA Films worked with?</b><br />
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<b>List 2 of DNA Films' big blockbuster films and find out their budgets:</b><br />
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<li><i>Sunshine</i> ($45 million)</li>
<li><i>Dredd</i> ($40 million)</li>
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<b>What film is DNA Films most famous for?</b><br />
This question seems to be open to opinion, and so it is arguable that DNA Films are most famous for <i>Trainspotting</i>.<br />
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<b>What other genres do DNA Films like to make?</b><br />
DNA Films are known for making smaller, indie films with genres including: sic-fi, thriller, romance and drama.<br />
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The marketing campaign for <i>Star Wars: The Force Awakens </i>was extensive and used a large proportion of the film's budget.<br />
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<li><b>Tie-in products</b></li>
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<li><b>Magazines</b></li>
<li><b>Posters</b></li>
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<i>Star Wars</i> has an influence in both Western and Eastern cultures - in terms of products - as exhibited with these food items. As with the cereal, many tie-in products are branded as being "limited edition" which entices consumers to buy them.</div>
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The film was prominent on many different social media sites and had its own social media pages on Twitter, Facebook etc. </div>
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As a marketing ploy, a 360 degree video, that placed the audience into Rey's POV, was posted on Facebook:<br />
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The diagram below highlights the areas in which <i>Star Wars: The Force Awakens</i> was most active:<br />
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Magazines</h3>
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A large variety of popular magazines had <i>Star Wars: The Force Awakens</i> features, including:<br />
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<li>Time Magazine</li>
<li>Empire </li>
<li>Rolling Stone</li>
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Posters</h3>
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In China for example, storm troopers are featured far more in the poster:</div>
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The first teaser trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens was released a year before the final film was released:<br />
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Since then, a number of different trailers were released throughout social media and cinemas, up until the film's release date on the 17th December 2015 - including this really cool unofficial trailer made by fans in the style of Wes Anderson!</div>
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Disney is a <b>conglomerate </b>that owns a number of companies, including ABC Entertainment Group. Therefore, it was natural that ABC would market the film and the cast appeared on live TV:<br />
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Disney partnered with the toy company Sphero to produce a smartphone operated BB8.<br />
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A major film studio is a film producer, and production company, that releases a substantial number of films annually.<br />
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<span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Comprising a whopping 19.7 percent of the US/Canadian market share (2007 figures), Warner Bros. Pictures is the biggest player in the film industry. Securing the rights to major films like Harry Potter, Superman, Batman, The Matrix and Star Wars have made Warner Bros. the No. 1 name in the business.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18.399999618530273px;">One of the most renowned film production companies in the history of the business, Walt Disney now holds 15.3 percent of the US/Canadian market share (2007 figures). With highly successful movies like Pirates of the Caribbean, National Treasure, Meet the Robinsons and Enchanted, there's no doubt that Disney will continue to play a key role in the industry for years to come.</span></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10278771427325847799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4325230824687170844.post-77775658226762631922016-11-04T05:44:00.002-07:002016-11-09T03:37:08.449-08:00Ex_Machina Review<div style="text-align: center;">
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Released on the 21st January 2015, <i>Ex_Machina</i> is a British psychological sic-fi film by debut director Alex Garland. Caleb Smith (Domnhall Gleeson), a programmer at the large technological company BlueBook, has won a prize to meet the company's CEO Nathan Bateman (Oscar Isaac) at his house in Norway. Caleb seemingly suspects that this week-long visit will consist of bonding, and could result in a promotion. This takes a dramatic turn when Nathan reveals to Caleb that he is involved in testing a new AI called Ava (Alicia Vikander); built by Nathan himself. As an audience we are plunged into a dramatic story of ethics, deception and questioning: we find ourselves confused with who to trust, just as Caleb is himself. For a smaller budget film ($15million) the visual effects are incredibly impressive and, as the film progresses, they become unobservable to the audience.<br />
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I would consider Ava to be my favourite character and this is partly due to Vikander's acting talent: she succeeded in giving life to a synthetic character, whilst retaining a feeling that Ava is not quite perfect. Vikander is trained in ballet, and it is the control she has over her body that aids her in performing her role so well; the slightest of movements created a sense of innocence and intrigue - even in the way Alicia made Ava walk or tilt her head.<br />
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There is certainly a question of morals and ethics concerning the film; full frontal nudity is present throughout and it is argued that this is merely for the audience's pleasure. However, I think Garland has used this to express two things: it highlights Nathan's bullish and dominant character and, most importantly, it suggests how human these non-human robots are. Perhaps the inclusion of full nude shots is to express the moral conscience of the film; these creations shouldn't be used as effective "slaves" for simple pleasure. I found the decision to place Caleb in a viewing "box" interesting because it's reminiscent of a zoo - Ava is the tiger prowling in her enclosure and Caleb is the visitor.<br />
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Since this film isn't a Hollywood Blockbuster, its budget was a modestly small $15 million. However, the film was a big success and totalled a figure of $36.9 million worldwide. </div>
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<i>Ex_Machina</i> was shown on a total of 1,255 screens on its opening weekend, which is a fairly large amount. In total, the peak number amount of screens in the USA was 2,004.<br />
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The film received good reviews and was widely accepted by the public, despite its slower pace and smaller scale: it was rated 7.7 on IMDB, 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 78% on Metacritic. These scores are all fairly high and certainly suggest that the film has left a lasting impact. </div>
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Regional identity is constructed within the extract to highlight the stereotypical binary opposite between those who live in the city (<span style="color: red;">intelligent, stressed, impatient</span>) and people who live in the countryside (<span style="color: red;">ignorant, calm, unconcerned</span>) positioning the audience to find humour, rather than challenge traditional representations, in the differences between Doc Martin and the local residence.<br />
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The <span style="background-color: yellow;">establishing shot </span>is of a doctors surgery that is outdated, lacking in modern features that one would expect to see - this positions the audience to believe that the <span style="color: red;">countryside is 'behind'</span> when regarding technological advancement, especially <span style="color: blue;">in contrast</span> to the city. This is a common stereotype of the countryside that is often presented in television drama. With the use of a wide angle shot, the audience can see a dramatic contrast between Doc Martin who represents the city (dressed in a suit and tie) and the two men dressed in boiler suits (representing the countryside). In this frame, Doc Martin is positioned higher than the two men, which could connate authority, <span style="color: blue;">whereas</span> one of the two men <span style="color: red;">appears lackadaisical</span>; he is sitting down, eating and overweight. The room appears to be uncared for though the use of mise en scene: there are boxes stacked in the background and the two men are repairing the broken tap.<br />
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Holding the <span style="background-color: yellow;">wide angle shot </span>for a prolonged amount of time, as well as the <b>lack of editing,</b> connotes to the common stereotype that the <span style="color: red;">countryside is passive and sleepy</span> - linking to the overweight character who is depicted being lazy on the job. It also <span style="color: blue;">compares to</span> the <span style="color: red;">fast lifestyle of the city </span>(Doc Martin) because the action is forced to slow down. The amount of <b>hard editing</b> begins to increase, <span style="color: blue;">however</span>, once the water pipe is broken and stress levels begin to rise: the audience is positioned to feel Dr Martin's current stress, as the other characters are being somewhat useless and are refusing to aid in the situation - this could refer to the common stereotype that <span style="color: red;">those in the countryside are unconcerned and relaxed</span>. A <span style="background-color: yellow;">high angled camera shot</span> is used when focusing on the dog, to position the audience to think that Dr Martin is going to hurt it and we are left with a sense of pity and fear - we infer that <span style="color: red;">people from the city are angry</span>, and pose a threat. <i>Non-diegetic sound </i>is used when Doc Martin is threatening the dog, to create a greater foreboding atmosphere.<br />
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A <span style="background-color: yellow;">medium long shot, with a wide angle</span>, is used to depict Dr Martin walking to the police station: this suggests that, <span style="color: blue;">unlike</span> the city, the <span style="color: red;">countryside is much quieter</span>. There is a significant lack of cars on his journey which suggests that the <span style="color: red;">countryside is clean and free from pollution</span>. More <i>non-diegetic sound</i> is used on his journey, to create a light hearted atmosphere that positions the audience to think that the<span style="color: red;"> countryside "plods along" slowly</span> - <span style="color: blue;">highly contrasted</span> to the <span style="color: red;">erratic nature of city life</span>. Once Dr Martin has reached the police station, the mise en scene is similar to that of the doctors surgery; this could be referencing to the<span style="color: red;"> lack of crime in the countryside</span>, as there is little need for technological advancement: the computer in the background of the frame appears antiquated. The policeman's dialect is different to Dr Martin's, and we as the reader assume that he is quiescent and "dim" - especially when compared to Martin's loud voice.<br />
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The <span style="background-color: yellow;">"oner" </span>used to present the engagement between the older woman and Dr Martin is used to reinforce that there is <span style="color: red;">little action in the countryside</span>. With the use of mine en scene, the audience is positioned to think that the older woman is rich, as she is the only character in the extract to own a car. This suggests that, in the countryside, only those who are richer can afford to drive a car and thus links with the stereotype that the <span style="color: red;">countryside is "backwards"</span>.<span style="color: red;"> </span><br />
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When Dr Martin notices the younger woman in the school, a <span style="background-color: yellow;">close up reaction shot </span>is used between the two characters to suggest that both of them will interact with each other eventually - a <span style="background-color: yellow;">POV shot </span>also highlights Dr Martin's interest in the woman. This engagement between two characters is ended quickly through a <b>cut</b> to a <span style="background-color: yellow;">wider shot </span>that depicts an old woman with freshly grown cabbages - this mise en scene positions the audience to believe that <span style="color: red;">most people in rural areas are farmers</span>, even those who are old.<br />
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<b>Who owns Lucasfilm?</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Lucasflm is owned by Disney, possibly the largest film </span>company<span style="font-family: inherit;"> in the world. Disney paid $4.05 billion on October 30, 2012.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="font-family: inherit;">Who formed Lucasfilm and when was it formed?</b></span><br />
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George Lucas formed Lucasfilm in 1971.<br />
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<b>Who is the president of Lucasfilm?</b><br />
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Kathleen Kennedy is the president of Lucasfilm. She became president after George Lucas offered her the position.<br />
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<b>What films has Kathleen Kennedy worked on?</b><br />
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She is well known for <i>Schindler's list</i> and <i>Back to the Future, </i>and she also worked on the Disney/Studio Ghibli film <i>Ponyo</i>.<br />
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<b>Who wrote <i>Star Wars: The Force Awakens?</i></b><br />
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<i>Star Wars: The force Awakens </i>was written by JJ Abrams (who also directed the film), Laurence Kasdan and Michael Arndt.<br />
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<b>Who directed <i>Star Wars: The Force Awakens?</i></b><br />
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The film was directed by JJ Abrams, who has previously directed other sic-fi films like <i>Star Trek (2009) </i>and<i> Star Trek Into Darkness.</i><br />
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<b>How many<i> Star Wars </i>films have there been?</b><br />
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Star Wars (1977)<br />
The Empire Strikes Back (1980)<br />
Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983)<br />
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999)<br />
Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002)<br />
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005)<br />
Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)<br />
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<b>What is the total amount of money that they have all made globally?</b><br />
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The franchise has made a total of $6,553,571,883.<br />
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<b>What does ILM stand for?</b><br />
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Industrial Light and Magic.<br />
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<b>What do ILM do?</b><br />
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ILM focuses on visual effects and was once considered a leading company in the industry of computer graphics.<br />
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<b>Who created ILM and why was it created? </b><br />
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ILM was founded by George Lucas himself, in 1975. He decided to create the company to aid in the production of the <i>Star Wars</i> films - many of them featured impressive visual effects.<br />
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<b>What do casting directors do?</b><br />
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Casting directors are involved in the selection of actors for a particular film. They discuss with the director/producers to decide if the actor is right for the role and so they have a lot of responsibility.<br />
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<b>Where were the first scenes for Star Wars: The Force Awakens filmed? </b><br />
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The opening scenes were filmed in the <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-center;">Rub’</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-center;">al Khali desert,</span> close</span> to Abu Dhabi:<br />
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<b>What format was Star Wars: The Force Awakens shot on?</b><br />
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The film was shot on a film format, which would contribute to the large budget of the movie - film is unfortunately quite expensive.<br />
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<b>What types of camera were used to film Star Wars: The Force Awakens?</b><br />
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The predominant type of camera used to film the movie was a film-format IMAX camera - pretty f***ing expensive!<br />
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<b>What is IMAX?</b><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">IMAX is a technique of widescreen cinematography which produces an image approximately ten times larger than that from standard 35 mm film.</span></span><br />
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<b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">How many IMAX screens was the film available on?</b><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Although there were just under a thousand IMAX screens </span><span style="color: #222222;">worldwide</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">, <i>Star Wars: The Force Awakens</i> was shown on less than 400 hundred of them.</span></span><br />
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<b>What studio was used to film a large proportion of the film?</b><br />
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Pinewood studios, located in Buckinghamshire (England), was used to film a large amount of sense in the movie. The James Bond franchise was also filmed in this location, which is a coincidence as Daniel Craig (the most recent James Bond) secretly featured as a Stormtrooper.<br />
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<b>Who was the inspiration for the character of Maz Kanata?</b><br />
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Abrams got the idea for Maz Kanata after being inspired by a previous school teacher Rose Gilbert.<br />
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<b>Who played Maz Kanata and what technology was used to "create" Maz?</b><br />
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Lupita Nyong'o (who also starred in <i>12 Years a Slave</i>) played the character of Maz and, instead of just voice acting, she actually played and acted the role thanks to motion capture and CGI technology.<br />
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<b>Who played General Snoke?</b><br />
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Andy Serkis played the role of Snoke, using motion capture technology once again. As he is renowned for playing characters thatneed motion capture, he provided Lupita with tips on how to get into role when covered in tiny white dots and large headgear.<br />
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<b>Where was the final scene filmed?</b><br />
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The final scene was filmed on the isle of Skellig, Ireland - pictured below:<br />
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As you can see, it's incredibly impressive and a superb location to place a lost Luke Skywalker.<br />
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<b>Who composed the film score?</b><br />
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The film score was composed by John Williams, who composed all of the original music for the previous films - this is the guy who made Darth Vader so menacing. Not only that, but he has also composed music for the <i>Indiana Jones</i> films.<br />
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<b>How many times did John Boyega audition for the film?</b><br />
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The auditioning process was an epic total of 7 months and, according to JJ Abrams, Boyega auditioned 9 times within this period.<br />
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<b>How many people operated BB8 and what type of technology was the main version of BB8?</b><br />
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To bring BB8 to life, two different forms of technology were used - both of them practical. There was a puppet format of the droid, as well as a remote control version. The remote control version was extensive and needed 3 people to control it: one for the head; one for the movement, and one for the body itself. The puppet was similar but used two people to control the movement and head.<br />
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<b>What colour suit did the BB8 operator wear and why?</b><br />
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The operators wore either a green or a blue suit, so that they can be easily edited out in the final<br />
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<b>What types of special effects were employed on <i>Star Wars: The Force Awakens</i>?</b><br />
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This film used a mix of practical effects and computer generated images (CGI). Practical effects were used in majority to create an authentic feel to the movie and to create a slight nostalgic feeling. For me personally, I love it when films use practical effects - it feels so much more real and it's genuinely impressive. CGI is used to create specific characters, settings, light sabres etc. <br />
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<b>How many people were behind the monitor watching the scene when Han and Chewie returned </b><b>to the Millennium falcon?</b><br />
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Over 200 people gathered behind Abrams to look at the monitor; considering that this is a fairly prolific scene, it's understandable!<br />
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<b>Why was Simon Pegg thanked in the credits of Sta Wars: The Force Awakens?</b><br />
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Simon Pegg was thanked in the credits because he played to role of Unkar Plutt.<br />
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<b>What was the age rating of the film in the UK?</b><br />
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The film had an age rating of a 12 in the UK.<br />
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<b>How much money did the UK government contribute to the production of Star Wars: The Force Awakens? </b><br />
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The film received tax relief during production, which saved £20 million (approx. 25%) of its first budget. In total, around $170 million was saved.<br />
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<b>How much was Harrison Ford paid to reprise his role as Han Solo?</b><br />
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Ford was paid a gargantuan $25 million to play his famous role and was also given 0.5% share of the profits - that's a lot of money!<br />
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<b>How much were Daisy Ridley and John Boyega paid for their roles?</b><br />
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They both received $460,000 (which is still a large amount) as well as a share in the profits of the film. It's interesting to think that the actors who play the most prominent roles are paid less, because they aren't considered A-List.<br />
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Ethnicity in: <i>Hotel Babylon</i></h2>
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Identifying ethnicities</h3>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">It's fairly easy to identify what ethnicity a person is on television, because of the extreme stereotypes that feature in dramas. In this extract from <i>Hotel Babylon, </i>many of the characters are portrayed as their stereotypes that, when analysed, are actually extremely racist - despite the fact that it's a BBC production!</span><br />
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This female character is dressed in white clothes, with blonde hair and, most likely, has blue eyes - fitting with the common stereotype. She also has the line of: "brain like a sieve" when referring to the black character, which fits with the television drama "rule" that white characters are sometimes racist. Not only this, but the woman is strong-willed and is dominant over those who are of ethnic minorities and is portrayed as a good person.<br />
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This Asian character is shown to be in a low-budget bat cave setup surrounded by technology. According to the rules of TV drama, all Asian people are "nerdy' and love computers and other geeky items; remember, if it's on TV it must be true! The fact that this character is using a computer, the audience may link her ethnicity with Asian even before hearing her speak. Asian characters are often "submissive" (yes, really) and this can be seen within the extract: she is the first person out of all the characters to say "thank you", despite being considered in a higher position than them in the hotel. </div>
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Despite the fact that the character's are from different ethnic backgrounds, they still aid one another in this extract. Adam (a black character) saves the life of an Eastern European character, by feeding her jam (who knew jam was so useful?). This sense of unity suggests that the ethnic minority groups treat each other with respect and are like a large community. </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Four Key Themes in Racial
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There are four key themes that need to be acknowledged when analysing racial representations;</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Exotic</b> - yes, this is as incredibly racist as it sounds. I guess it's like comparing a character to a piece of fruit??</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Dangerous </b>- does the character pose any danger because of their ethnicity?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Humorous</b> - is any humour evoked because of the character's ethnicity?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Pitied</b> - are we supposed to pity a character because of their ethnicity?</span></li>
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In the extract from <i>Hotel Babylon, </i>there is a black character (Ibrahim) that is presented as "exotic" (or tribal) and we feel pity for him. In the image below, taken from the extract, the audience can presumably see Ibrahim's family; they are dressed in what looks like traditional dress and it seems to fit with the tribal stereotype.<br />
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By picturing this tribal family, suddenly Ibrahim's character becomes more exotic. As an audience, this doesn't appear to be racist of any sort: it helps us to identify his ethnicity/origin and merely enhances our pity for him. It is only with clear analysis that we realise this is stereotypical - just because a person is black, it doesn't mean they have a tribal family back home!<br />
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Ibrahim is also presented as a weaker character, compared to other characters in the extract. There is a particular scene in which Ibrahim is apprehended by three white characters - suggesting that, because he is black, he is weaker.<br />
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The audience can infer that white characters in the television drama have more power over ethnic minorities. There certainly appears to be a mix of conflict and unity between ethnicities: the conflict between the white Immigration Officers and the staff of the hotel is large. But then there is a unity of many different ethnicities within the hotel, for example - the asian woman takes responsibility when helping to hide the hotel staff, despite them being a completely different ethnic minority to her.<br />
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Since the BBC is considered to be a fairly liberal broadcasting station, it is likely that<i> Hotel Babylon </i>(in this clip particularly) is supposed to be highlighting the differences in ethnicity and create pity for ethnic minorities. As a little extra, I began to think about the name of the television program itself: Babylon is said to be the most important cities in the Ancient Middle East and is often referenced in the Bible. Christianity is a religion that is widespread among different ethnicities - perhaps Babylon was chosen to suggest that the large variety of characters, with different ethnicities, are all working together?<br />
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Relating Perkins' assumptions to <i>Hotel Babylon</i></h2>
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Tessa Perkins used her academic roots in sociology to create ideas about stereotypes in film. She decided that stereotypes can be challenged, and identified five assumptions that can be objected:</div>
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<li><b>Stereotypes aren't always negative </b>- not all stereotypes are negative, for example: British people are typically linked with the Queen and are considered to drink lots of tea.</li>
<li><b>Stereotypes aren't always about minority/less powerful groups of people </b>- we often stereotype politicians or upper class people.</li>
<li><b>Stereotypes can be about your own 'group'.</b></li>
<li><b>They aren't rigid or unchanging.</b></li>
<li><b>Stereotypes aren't always false.</b></li>
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Stereotypes aren't always negative:</h4>
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It is a common stereotype that migrant workers are hard-working and committed. In this screenshot we can see Ibrahim, a migrant worker, cleaning the carpet and staying focused. This links with the stereotype that migrants are hard-working but also challenges the stereotype that Black people are lazy.</div>
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Stereotypes aren't always false:</h4>
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It is a stereotype that Asian people are often smart and more intelligent than other ethnicities. Even their school systems are based on working hard and that's why many are successful. </div>
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Stereotypes aren't rigid or unchanging:</h4>
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If this television program was made 40/50 years ago, the manager of a hotel wouldn't be a female character. Now that out society has evolved, so ha our stereotype of women: it is now completely acceptable for a woman to be in a high up position with power in her hands. This proves that stereotypes can evolve and change, especially when society changes as well.</div>
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This clip lacks a substantial <b>establishing shot </b>because the audience doesn't really learn anything from it; the only thing we can see in the establishing shot is a close up shot of a man in a suit. </div>
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However, this close up shot soon becomes a <b>medium long shot</b>, suggesting that this man now has a larger perspective on what is going on - thus increasing our perspective as well.</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">During the scene in which Ibrahim is tackled by the Immigration Officers, a <b>close up reaction shot</b> is used, to present the character's fear more clearly to the audience. This particular shot is also a <b>zoom shot</b>, increasing drama and excitement - it also appears to be a <b>handheld shot</b>, as there is a slight shakiness to it. The use of a handheld shot brings realism to the scene, and we get a sense that the Immigration officers are now running at the </span>character. </div>
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Surprisingly (or perhaps not surprisingly) there aren't many "exciting" shots that evoke feelings towards ethnicity; there is a significant lack in low/high angled to portray a shift in power, which is clearly an easy way to represent the imbalance in ethnicity.<br />
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<i style="text-align: center;">Star Wars: The Force Awakens</i><span style="text-align: center;"> is a Hollywood blockbuster film, directed and produced by JJ Abrams. Abrams' production company Bad Robot teamed up with Lucasfilm to produce the movie, including his team of producers: Kathleen Kennedy and Bryan Burk. Abrams has previously worked on other large films - mainly of the sci-fi genre - and so is no stranger to large productions. He is probably most famous for the latest Star Trek films, however he also directed 10 Cloverfield Lane and Super 8. Due to his experience with larger sci-fi films, he is certainly suited to the role of director for this latest film in the <em>Star Wars</em> franchise. Abrams was also involved in the screenplay of the film, as well as Laurence Kasdan and Michael Arndt. </span><br />
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Harrison Ford - Han Solo</h4>
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Ford is a Hollywood hero and has previously starred in the <i>Indiana Jones</i> films.</div>
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Carrie Fisher - Princess Leia </h4>
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Fisher has been a face for the <i>Star Wars</i> franchise and makes her return in this latest installment.</div>
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Mark Hamill - Luke Skywalker</h4>
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Famous not only for being Luke Skywalker, but also the voice of the Joker in cartoons and video games.</div>
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Daisy Ridley - Rey</h4>
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Ridley was a relatively unkown actress prior to this new role as protagonist. </div>
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John Boyega - Finn</h4>
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To me, Boyega is one of those people who looks like they shoud star (no pun intended) in a <i>Star Wars</i> film; his passion for the role is superb, as well as his charisma.</div>
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Adam Driver - Kylo Ren</h4>
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Driver makes his star wars debut in style as the new bad guy - Kylo Ren</div>
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According to <a href="http://www.the-numbers.com/movies/franchise/Star-Wars#tab=summary">The Numbers</a>, <em>Star Wars: The Force Awakens </em>had the largest budget for a <em>Star Wars</em> film to date: $306 million! On this website, it is classed with the second highest budget for any film (with Avatar being highest) and made $247 million on its domestic opening weekend - clearly this is a HUGE film. </div>
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Currently the film's total world wide box office is at a monumental <span style="font-size: small;">$2,058,662,225, and is close to the total box office of Avatar. It's total domestic (US) box office is another massive number: $936,662,225 - almost $1 billion from just one area. The film's total gross from the Chinese box office was $124,159,138, which is understandably smaller than the gross from Western countries, since <em>Star Wars</em> was only introduced in China recently, and has therefore not become part of their popular culture - unlike places like Europe and the US, where <em>Star Wars</em> has been incredibly popular since the late 70s. </span><br />
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The greenlight date for the film was 30th of October, 2012 - after Lucasfilm was bought by Disney. It was screened on an approximate total of 5,500 screens (worldwide) on its opening weekend - its peak for the first four weeks of it being shown. The film was shown in cinemas for about 22 weeks worldwide.<br />
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The film was generally well received by critics and the public, especially since it is part of perhaps the most famous film franchise of all time. It was unsurprising that people would fall in love with the film and it gained a rating of 92% on <a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/star_wars_episode_vii_the_force_awakens">Rotten Tomatoes</a>, 8.2 on <a href="http://gb.imdb.com/title/tt2488496/">IMDB</a> and 81% on <a href="http://www.metacritic.com/movie/star-wars-episode-vii---the-force-awakens">Metacritic</a>.<br />
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Issues</h3>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Almost all films have issues when filming and unfortunately many of them are difficult to prevent. In the filming of </span><i style="font-family: inherit;">Star Wars: The Force Awakens</i><span style="font-family: inherit;">, there were four main issues, with two of which involved Harrison Ford: the actor broke his leg after a door from a Millennium Falcon set landed on him, and he also managed to crash his plane during filming. Daisy Ridley had apparently considered quitting, after she faced pressure from Abrams who thought her acting was stale - he was trying to get her to "open up". Not only was there issues regarding the cast, but also concerning the rights of the film, due to the fact that they were transferred from Lucasfilm to Disney.</span></div>
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There are several stages to the production of a film:<br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue";">Development is simply the process of 'finding' a story. Ideas for
films come from a variety of sources, they can</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue";"> range from novels, real life
events to computer game adaptations. Once there's an idea, someone will </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue";">write a pitch which is then taken to a film producer in an
attempt to get some funding to make the film. At this very early stage, a very clear idea of who the film is aimed at is needed - so elements that will appeal to them can be included.</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "helvetica neue";">Once funding is achieved, the budget of the film is established and a film crew can be organised. The script can also be made in a storyboard format and then broken down into individual scenes and identify all the
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "helvetica neue";">Production is the process of 'making' the film.' Film' is very expensive and difficult to store, so
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "helvetica neue";">During this stage, all the 'film' that has been shot is given to a film editor - who will then begin putting it together. Special effects will be
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A screenwriter (screenplay writer) is a person who writes scripts for films, as well as other mass media like television programs or video games. Most screenwriters are freelance and are integral for a film to be successful: they provide imagination and creativity to the planning of a film - coming up with ideas that some would be incapable of creating.<br />
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Producers plan and coordinate various aspects of film production, including: selecting the script, coordinating writing, directing and editing, and arranging financing. They are considered important in the film production, as they hold so many responsibilities.<br />
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Directors are given the task to creatively translate he film's written script into actual images and sounds on the screen. Essentially, they are responsible for a film's artistic and commercial success or failure. Not only this, but they also manage the technical aspects of filming including the camera, sound, lighting, design and special effects departments; its a heavy role to play (they deserve their name on the front of the DVD box).<br />
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Casting directors organise the casting (selecting) of actors for all roles in a film. They arrange and conduct interviews and auditions with artists, as well as negotiating fees and contracts for the actors who get the part. Casting directors also work with the director and producer to understand their requirements.<br />
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Marketing is often an area where lots of money is spent, because its role in making a film successful is huge - it essentially dictates how well the film will do and can increase box office results. It's hard to market a film well because the film is usually being marketed to the whole world; different people enjoy different things, and therefore the film will need to be marketed in different ways. <br />
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Exhibiting a film is the process of showing it to a wider audience and is a form of distribution. It is important that a film is exhibited well because popularity should increase.<br />
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Representation refers to the construction of "reality" within the mass media. There are seven areas of representation: gender, age, sexuality, ethnicity, social class, regional identity and physical ability/disability.<br />
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I partook in a questionnaire by UK Tribes, in which the aim is to "Find Your Tribe". I discovered that I fit into the 'scenester' and 'maker' tribe: the 'scenester' apparently has "their finger on the pulse when it comes to culture", which I partially agree with as I like to think that I'm somewhat individual when it comes to music and style, so I guess this archetype fits with my personality. People in the 'maker' tribe are considered to be creative and enjoy hobbies like photography. I don't think that I'm an extremely creative person, however I enjoy photography and I'm interested in art/design.<br />
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There are certain figures in the media who influence my character and the way I present myself. This could be through the way I dress, or the music I listen to, and even the views/opinions I have. I seem to remember watching a music video by the band RAT BOY and immediately thinking that I wanted to be as "cool" as them: influenced by skate and street culture with ear/nose piercings and rolled up trousers. The piercings never happened but I began to roll up any trousers I wore and started to tuck my t shirts in. Now, I think, I have realised that I'll never be on the same plane of coolness - but I like to believe that I dress cool-ish. I also remember seeing a band live (The Magic Gang) and noticing that the lead singer (Jack) wore glasses like me, yet was at least 1000X cooler than myself. The entire outfit of the band featured baggy sort-sleeve shirts tucked into woollen blend trousers and I instantly wanted to look like that - I just kind of fell in love with that aesthetic. Now my choice of clothing isn't just dictated by bands I like or people I see in the media, but just things I like and enjoy. I don't worry too much about what other people might think; which is a message that I think I've learned from bands like RAT BOY and The Magic Gang, as they aren't afraid to wear what they want. I admit that I own a pair of wool blend trousers and I often roll my jeans up, but I've no longer become fixated on looking/dressing like a certain band I enjoy listening to.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This frame is taken from the scene in which Danny (centre frame) has a vision of two, dead girls. Kubrick has positioned the camera at a low angle, behind Danny, to provide the audience with an effective point of view: we gain a scale of distance between Danny and the girls, increasing tension. Kubrick has chosen to use a narrow corridor and, when paired with the camera angle, a feel of claustrophobia is created - as if the corridor is slowly narrowing. Suddenly, two small girls become frightening, especially since Danny is now out of focus and the girls are in focus. This scene has low key lighting - a common trait in horror films. Not only is low key lighting used, but there is also some vignetting to almost restrict our field of vision and give a sense of foreboding.</span></span></div>
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<em>American Football - American Football</em><br />
Consider the godfathers of emo, American Football create a stunning self-titled album: originally released in 1999, the album was re-released in 2014 as a deluxe edition - featuring demos and early recordings. Mike Kinsella's vocals pair wonderfully with the rest of the band - plus there's a trumpet! Standout tracks on this album are: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NfnXdXpjL0">Never meant</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Uj2JpvsvX4">Honestly?</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3Rzkoag36I">Stay Home</a>.<br />
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<em>Panucci's Pizza - All The Toppings</em><br />
With a total of 48 songs, <em>All The Toppings</em> is a compilation album featuring tracks from previous albums. Fantastic guitar riffs intertwine with raw vocals to weave an emotionally powerful album. My favourite songs on this album are <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSJ9BxgDhEU&list=PLO-wKKS-l3naJYZEha6vxlURjTFyKwLwt&index=5">Dibs on the bubble slice</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5U7pSWmpfeQ">Aesthetic? (more like ass pathetic)</a><br />
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<em>Crywank - Don't Piss On Me I'm Already Dead</em><br />
Don't Piss On Me I'm Already Dead is the newest album from mancunian duo Crywank. The album is refreshingly more upbeat than previous albums, but retains its high quality. In fact, my standout track on this album is <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeFYycxrpqs">Forlorn Leghorn</a>, a song that is mellow and discusses James' (vocals/guitars) addictions to drugs and tobacco. <br />
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<em>The Enemy - We'll Live and Die in These Towns</em><br />
To coin BBC Radio 6Music, <em>We'll Live and Die in These Towns</em> is an "all killer, no filler" album. Every song reflects the city in which the band originate: Coventry. Topics such as poverty, teen pregnancy and drug problems are explored throughout the album - expressed via catchy tunes and a prominent hometown accent. The songs are filled with energy, such as <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ct7FuFI9KzQ">Aggro</a> - my standout track.<br />
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<em>Marisa Anderson - Into the Light</em><br />
I have only recently discovered this instrumental guitar album from Marisa Anderson, and I have already fallen in love with it. Marisa's skill on guitar paints an image of a balmy and hazy American town and the entire album is so beautifully relaxing: it melts my heart. One of my favourite songs on this album is<a href="https://marisaanderson.bandcamp.com/track/in-waves"> In Waves</a>.<br />
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5: Album/EP covers</h3>
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<em>Death Grips - Bottomless Pit</em></div>
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This album cover is so bizarre that it's good - plus the album itself is great as well!</div>
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<em>My Bloody Valentine - Loveless</em></div>
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The cool, distorted and ethereal image of the guitar is what makes this album cover so famous, not forgetting the use of Comic Sans for the album title.</div>
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<em>C Duncan - Architect</em></div>
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C Duncan designs and makes his own album covers, making each album even more of a work of art. His style is clean cut and simple; it reminds me of an architects drawing (no pun intended).</div>
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<em>Kendrick Lamar - untitled unmastered.</em></div>
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Okay, okay, so this isn't actually album art, but I thought I'd include it purely because of how flipping simple it is.</div>
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<em>The World Is A Beautiful Place And I Am No Longer Afraid To Die - Harmlessness</em></div>
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With a name that includes almost as many words as members in the band, I'm hardly surprised at this weirdly cool album cover. The photograph looks as if it has been taken from student's film project and is something I would love to own on vinyl.</div>
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5: Songs</h3>
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<em>1. RAT BOY - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5o1QrgjGMZQ">GET OVER IT</a></em>: This song is what I would describe as a feel-good song. Simple as that (plus the music video is pretty cool)</div>
<em>2. Panucci's Pizza - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSJ9BxgDhEU">Dibs on the bubble slice</a></em>: That guitar is just amazing. <br />
<em>3. Slaves - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vOVfdTjdNY">Where's your car Debbie?</a></em>: I first heard this song on Radio 1 and instantly I was hooked - crazy to think how successful two guys from Kent have become.<br />
<em>4. My Bloody Valentine - </em><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVj-fc1M_D0"><em>I Only Said</em></a>: So. F***ing. Good.<br />
<em>5. Mac Demarco - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tFjx2jHwIA">Without Me</a>:</em> A classic Mac love song featuring dreamy, out of tune guitar and nice vocals. <br />
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5: Book quotes</h3>
<em>The Great Gatsby - F. Scott Fitzgerald</em><br />
'So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.'<br />
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<em>Brighton Rock - Graham Greene</em><br />
'It's like those sticks of rock: once you bite all the way down, you'll still read Brighton. That's human nature.'<br />
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<em>A Clockwork Orange - Anthony Burgess</em><br />
<em>'</em>That's a fair gloopy title. Who ever heard of a clockwork orange?'<br />
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<em>1984 - George Orwell</em><br />
'It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.'<br />
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<i>To Kill a mockingbird - Harper Lee</i><br />
'Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird'<br />
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5: Films</h3>
<em>The Shining - Stanley Kubrick</em><br />
Possibly my favourite film; a psychological horror masterpiece.<br />
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<em>Requiem for a Dream - Darren Aronofsky</em><br />
I'm a big fan of psychological films and <em>Requiem for a Dream </em>is a classic. The film portrays the downfall of a number of character's lives in 101 minutes - plus let's not forget the classically intense <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOAN8NOHVMM">song</a> that features throughout.<br />
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<em>Gummo - Harmony Korine</em><br />
<em>Gummo</em> is a slightly disturbing (but mostly cool) art film that portrays the ways in which people of a small, poor, American town fulfil their boring and nihilistic lives.<br />
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<em>Sing Street - John Carney</em><br />
<em>Sing Street </em>is an indie film that is based in Ireland that tells the story of Conor who, to escape family life, creates a band to impress a girl he likes. The film features tracks from the likes of The Clash, The Jam and Duran Duran - all of which fit with the time of the film (1980s).<br />
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<em>Donnie Darko - Richard Kelly</em><br />
<em>Donnie Darko </em>is one of those films that you<em> need </em>to watch - it's a cult classic for a reason. The reason I like this film so much is because it discusses theories on time travel, whilst retaining an entertaining and dramatic plot, as well as having an edge of creepiness. 'Why are you wearing that stupid bunny suit?'<br />
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