Industry

• What are the three main stages of film production?

  Production, distribution, and exhibition
• How does the economic context influence film production?

  The type of company, budget, and director shape the film
• What are the phases of film production?

  1. Pre-production: Idea development, script writing, funding, and contracts
  2. Production: The shoot, recording images and sound
  3. Post-production: Editing images and sound together
• What begins after the actual film has been made?

  Distribution
• What do distribution companies do?

  They buy rights to distribute films in particular countries
• What are the types of film exhibition?

  • Theatrical release in multiplex and independent cinemas
  • VOD services release or straight to VOD
  • DVD/Blu-ray release or straight to DVD
• How does vertical integration function in Hollywood?

  It allows production, distribution, and exhibition to operate under one company
• What is included in the distribution process?

  Negotiating release dates and organizing marketing campaigns
• Who shares profits in film distribution?

  The distributor and the production company
• What is a characteristic of the independent film sector?

  Vertical integration does not operate commonly
• What is necessary for the distribution of independent films?

  Collaboration between producers and exhibitors
• What is the primary goal of the film industry in the U.S.?

  To make big profits from large companies
• How has the line between mainstream and independent films changed?

  Major studios set up indie-style production houses
• What is a notable trend in Marvel films regarding diversity?

  Marvel has introduced characters from diverse backgrounds
• When was Marvel Studios founded?

  As Marvel Entertainment Group in the late 90s/2000s
• What significant acquisition did Disney make in 2009?

  Disney bought Marvel for $4 billion
• What is the highest grossing film franchise of all time?

  The Marvel Cinematic Universe
• What is the significance of Avengers: Endgame in film history?

  It is the highest grossing film worldwide of all time
• What was Captain Marvel known for in the Marvel franchise?

  It was Marvel's first female-led film
• What does Disney+ primarily distribute?

  Films and TV series produced by The Walt Disney Company
• When did Disney+ launch in the U.S.?

  In 2019
• How many global subscribers did Disney+ have as of April 2022?

  137.7 million
• What are the main components of The Walt Disney Company?

  • Film studios
  • Cinemas (ABC)
  • Music production
  • Television production and broadcast
  • Video games
  • Theme parks and merchandise
  • Publishing, construction, theatre, and property portfolios
• What are the strengths of vertical integration in the film industry?

  • Streamlined production, distribution, and exhibition processes
  • Greater control over the entire film lifecycle
  • Increased profitability through shared resources
• What are the weaknesses of independent film production?

  • Limited budgets and resources
  • Lack of guaranteed distribution channels
  • Difficulty in competing with major studios
• What are the main production companies associated with Marvel films?

  Marvel Studios and Walt Disney Pictures
• What is the distribution company for Marvel films?

  Walt Disney Studios
• How did Marvel Studios begin its journey in film production?

  Marvel started as Marvel Entertainment Group, selling licenses to studios for films.
• What significant change occurred for Marvel in the late 90s and early 2000s?

  Marvel sold licensed films but managed the merchandising.
• In what year did Marvel start producing films themselves?

  2004
• Which films did Marvel produce with backing from New Line?

  Iron Man and Iron Man 2, and Thor
• How much did Disney pay to acquire Marvel in 2009?

  $4 billion
• What was upheld after Disney's acquisition of Marvel?

  All preexisting deals, such as Sony's deal with Spider-Man
• What is Marvel Studios known for producing?

  The Marvel Cinematic Universe films
• What is the financial achievement of the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

  It is the highest grossing film franchise of all time, grossing over $24.3 billion.
• Which Marvel film is the highest grossing film worldwide?

  Avengers: Endgame
• How much did Avengers: Endgame earn worldwide?

  Over £2.3 billion (approximately £2.9 billion)
• What significant diversity milestones has Marvel achieved in its films?

  First female-led film, first Asian superhero movie, and first openly LGBT superhero.
• What was the first female-led film produced by Marvel?

  Captain Marvel
• What is the title of the MCU's first Asian superhero movie?

  Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings