The Disaster Genre

Task 2: In 'Armageddon' the theme of relationships is communicated in different ways. Firstly between Grace and Harry (her father), at the beginning of the film we don't see a very good relationship between the two as it seems Harry is too protective and Grace rebels against him. However, towards the end of the film their relationship grows and they seem happy. Another example is between Grace and A.J. Throughout the film it is made clear that the two are in love already and we see the progression of their relationship as the film goes on. There is also a relationship between Harry and A.J communicated. At the beginning of the film it is made clear that Harry dislikes A.J very much and picks on him, however, towards the end their relationship grows and Harry allows A.J to marry Grace (his daughter).


Task 3: In 'The Poseidon Adventure' self sacrifice is shown by Reverend Scott as he jumps onto the valve to protect the others and help them to safety. He turn the wheel to remove the steam from the room they were in, he then falls into the water and dies. He died to help save the other survivors. Self sacrifice is also shown by Belle Rosen as she goes into the water to save the reverend but ends up dying.


In 'Armageddon' self sacrifice is shown by the character Harry. After the decision was made for A.J to go and detonate the bomb, Harry pushes A.J back and goes himself, followed by an emotional conversation about A.J and Grace getting married. Whilst detonating the bomb Harry saves his fellow friends and the entire world but is killed by the bomb.


Task 4: Redemption is found for Harlee Claiborne in 'The Towering Inferno' because he starts off in the film as a con man and tries to con people but then later redeems himself as he tries to help the victims in danger.


Redemption is shown in 'Armageddon' by Colonel Willie Sharp because at one point he is shown as the bad guy because he knew about the plan of the bomb. Not only did he know but he didn't inform the other members or even try to listen when the time came. He then redeems himself by helping cancelling the bomb and thinking of other ways to blow up the asteroid.


Task 5: 'The Poseidon Adventure' is a good example for teamwork because the main group of people are chosen by the disaster and they work together to try and survive the disaster. Each member of the group is important as if they had not done what they did, they might not have survived. Such as self sacrifices, a leader a helper etc.

'Armageddon' is another good example for teamwork because the main group of people were chosen for the disaster for being the best drillers for the job. Like 'The Poseidon Adventure' each member had their own job to do. Again, a self sacrifice, a leader, a reluctant hero etc.


Task 6: In The Towering Inferno, character Jim Duncan is an example of corporate greed. Not only is he the owner of the building but when he is told about the small fire in the building which causes everything, he chooses to ignore it and continues with the celebratory party, thinking it would not affect anything. 


Task 7: In many disaster movies, science and technology is represented because the cause of the disaster always seems to be related to science in some way. For example, in The Core the reason 32 people die within seconds of each other is because their electrical pacemakers stopped working. This shows how reliant we are on science and technology, enough to risk our lives on it.

Merchandise

Merchandise is used to promote films and to attract members of the public. It can be used before a film is released to create a buzz, during the film's release to gain more profit and after to keep the attention of the public. The use of having merchandise for children (McDonalds toy), using merchandise from children's films, can symbolise the target audience for the film itself. The use of jewellery being a form of merchandise can show that the target audience isn't only limited to younger children. Pirates of the Caribbean is often associated with children and by making jewellery for adults widens the range. Merchandise can be any form of item, such as t-shirts, toys, jewellery, cds, watches etc. 

Disaster Genre

- The Day After Tomorrow.














- Volcano.

- Armageddon.

- 2012.

- Poseidon Adventures.

- The Core.

- The Towering Inferno.

- Twister.

- I Am Legend.

- Independence Day.

All of the following films are similar because each of the films involve a disaster. Each one the films above feature a famous actor/actresses from the time they were made. They all feature famous locations and the landmarks are usually shown being ruined. In most of the films the main character has a love interest and there is always a race against time. 

Codes and Conventions of the Disaster genre:

• A Disaster. Either natural or man made. 
• Famous locations.
• Mainly focused on the famous actor/actress but still a storyline for the other characters. 
• Race against time. 

Breakdown Screenplay

''Breakdown'' Screenplay

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Scream 4 - Review.

Scream 4 was better than I originally thought it was going to be. Although, I don't think everyone agrees with me. In the actual screening of the film there were many empty seats and the ones that were filled were either middle aged men, or people under the age of 15 who had obviously managed to sneak in (not including me and my friend).

Ten years have passed and Sidney Prescott returns to her hometown of Woodsboro to promote her new book about her experiences and she battles with a familiar face, Ghostface. She and her family and friends struggle to survive whilst having help from Sheriff Dewey and wife, Gale. There is a race against time to catch the killer before it strikes again. 

Before I went to go an see this film I had only ever seen the first Scream, so I knew what to expect, even if I hadn't seen the other two films the whole idea for these films are pretty much the same. However, I did enjoy watching this film as I thought the whole finding out who the killer is, was unexpected. Throughout the film I found myself trying to guess who the killer was, and I never suspected who it actually was. Well, not seriously anyway. 

The only thing I didn't like was the casting. I understand having Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox and David Arquette in the film as they have been in the films in the past, but I didn't like seeing Emma Roberts as one of the lead characters. Growing up watching shows on the television I've always seen Emma Roberts portrayed as someone innocent, really girly and sweet. I personally think that it's the only role she can pull off. Seeing her in films such as ''Aquamarine'' or ''Wild Child'' or even the television program ''Unfabulous'' seems like the best place for her. 

From this...

...to this. It just doesn't work. 

However, I really liked the opening scene, you didn't know which bit was actually part of the film or one of the films in the film. It got confusing, but I liked it. The overall film was okay, and I'd like to watch them all now, but if I was the casting director, I would of chosen someone rather than Emma Roberts, someone who can actually pull the role off.

Rating: ****

A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) Analysis.

Film marketing and merchandising.

Marketing:
To market your film you could be in a film festival/premiere, create an internet buzz by mentioning your film online on a discussion board or on a social network, attend film conferences and attend other film festivals/premieres.

Merchandising:
There are so many different types of merchandise you can use to promote your film such as, Calendars, Diaries, Desk pads, Wall planners, Pens, Pencils, Key Rings, Mugs, Glasses, Mouse Pads, Household items and also Clothing.

 
Film Festival.


Film Premiere.


Harry Potter Mugs.


Anchorman Shirt.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 - Review.

This wasn't the first time I had watched this movie and it won't be the last. This first half of the final Harry Potter film (*cries*) was certainly emotional and entertaining. 

As Harry found out in The Half Blood Prince (film that was made before this) he has to find and destroy Horcruxes to finally defeat Lord Voldemort and he and his friends set off on a race against time to find them. They then discover the three most powerful objects in the wizarding world, The Deathly Hallows. Seeing some familiar faces as well as finding out about new characters and their backgrounds. 

(The Deathly Hallows book along with the Author, J.K Rowling.)

Throughout the Harry Potter films the directors have changed from Chris Columbus, Alfonso Cuarón, Mike Newell and David Yates. I personally don't have a preference as I think that all the films are successful so far, however I do think David Yates has put a better edge on the films as he didn't cut as much out, which was good for all the fans who read the books first.

If, like me, you are a big Harry Potter fan, you won't be disappointed at this film as it lives up to its expectations and it doesn't cut as much out from the book as the others have. The film is gripping, emotional and funny at some points. It definitely leaves you wanting more and teary eyed. If by any chance you are not a Harry Potter fan then I don't recommend you see this film, as it could be confusing by the new characters and if you haven't seen any of the films before, or read any of the books, you won't understand. This film shouldn't of been broken up into two parts because I can't stand the wait until July for the second half to be released but when that day comes, I hope to see some of you queuing to get into the screening. I'll be the one in fake glasses, a cloak and a drawn on scar. 

Rating: *****

What is a film pitch?

A film pitch is a presentation about the film someone wants to make. The person who wants to make this film has to show it to investors in hope that they would be interested. 
A film pitch must include:

• A logline.
• A 200 word pitch.
• A selection of suitable actors and actresses.
• A narrative.
• The genre of the film.
• The target audience.
• A budget.
• Mention of a director.

Film Production Cycle

Pre-Production: 
In the pre-production the Location/s and Actors/Actresses are chosen. The film is storyboarded and the screenplay is written. 


Production:
In the production, the film is actually created and filmed. 




Post-Production: 
During the post-production the film is edited and some sounds, music and any other special effects are added. 


Distribution:
The distribution of a film means that the actual film is given to chosen cinemas ready to be shown. 


Exhibition:
The exhibition of a film means actually showing it to the audience, as well as promoting the film.

Pitching a film.

Production Name : Little Lips Productions.
Logo:

Logo

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Genre : Horror/Thriller

Horror films are unsettling movies that strive to elicit the emotions of fear, disgust and horror from viewers. They often feature scenes that startle the viewer through the means of macabre and the supernatural, thus frequently overlapping with the fantasy and science fiction genres. Horrors also frequently overlap with the thriller genre.
Horror films deal with the viewer's nightmares, hidden worst fears, revulsions and terror of the unknown. Although a good deal of it is about the supernatural, if some films contain a plot about morbidity, serial killers, a disease/virus outbreak and surrealism, they may be termed "horror."

The Core.

1. How is the fact that this is a disaster film foreshadowed in the opening of the film?
There is a form of foreshadowing at the beginning to show that it's a disaster film, by people in the public randomly fainting and the city going manic. The cars in the road suddenly crash and a watch stops. This gives the audience a feel of a disaster film, because they can already tell that something bad is happening, and it's going to get worse. 


2. List the 8 main characters.
Joshua Keyes.
Tom Purcell.
Rebecca Childs.
Theodore Finch.
Conrad Zimskey.
Brazzelton. 
Paul. 


3. How is sound and editing used to create tension and drama during the spaceship landing scene?
Sounds and editing are used frequently in this scene to create tension and drama by at first using calm music and then it cuts to the signal. As the connection is lost the music gets higher and faster. At this point the cuts from inside the ship and outside the ship get much quicker. As the panic increases the music gets louder and cuts even faster. As the spaceship eventually lands the music gets lower and slower. 


4. How is sound and editing used to create and ellipsis after the team first meet?
The editing used to create an ellipsis sped up to give the impression of time passing. As for the sound, it became mostly in the background, quiet as the team spoke.


5. How are two of the following used to create tension and drama during the lightning storm on rome?

• Sound
• Editing
• Camera work
• Mise-en-scene. 

During the lightning storm in Rome , at first the music is low as the scene starts. Mostly talking, and then the television stops working and from then on the music is fast and loud and increases throughout to show panic and drama. The camera work is mostly close up and wide shots to see people's facial expressions and to see what is going on, and where it's happening. 

Avatar.

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Sweeney Todd film exhibition.

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street first opened in the United States on December 21, 2007 in 1,249 theatres. The film took $9,300,805 in its opening weekend. Worldwide releases followed during January and February 2008, the film became very popular in the United Kingdom and Japan. In the United States, the Marcus Theatres Corporation was not initially planning to show the movie after its premiere, because it was unable to reach a cost agreement with Paramount. However, they managed to sort it out in time for the release. 


UK review on Sweeney Todd


I agree with this review because it says, ''Depp is too young and too beautiful – but he claws back some romance for his anti-hero and proves a capable singer.'' which i agree with. In my opinion i thought that Johnny Depp was surprisingly good at singing, and was perfect for the role.


I think this is a US review on Sweeney Todd.


I also agree with this review because it says, ''Sanders, a child rather than the twentysomething usually seen in the role, is creepily convincing, which doesn't make the climax any more comforting.'' which I believe to be true. The actor playing Toby definitely made the whole ending more eerie because of the dirtiness of his face and the same sense of 'vengeance' the whole film is based upon. Whereas if they had cast a ''twentysomething'' it wouldn't of been as successful. 

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street was released on DVD in America on April 1, 2008, and the UK on May 19. The DVD was released and so far about 1,892,488 copies have been sold, making the total income $37,879,985.

Sweeney Todd also recently aired on television in America and England. 

Sweeney Todd film distribution.

Before Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street hit cinemas it was promoted in many ways. Such as books, interviews with the stars, posters all around countries, advertisements and more.

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Sweeney Todd had some merchandise to promote the film, such as, shaving kits, soundtracks, posters, t-shirts, bags, toys and more.
The film had a premiere on the 10th of January 2007 at the Odeon, Leicester Square. 
The film was distributed by: Paramount Pictures(US) and Warner Bros. Pictures (Non-US).