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• What is the focus of the first part of the video about the film Black Widow?

  Ownership and production of Black Widow
• Why is this video particularly relevant for students studying AQA GCSE Media Studies?

  It covers one of the set texts on that specification
• Who produced the film Black Widow?

  Marvel Studios
• What major company owns Marvel Studios?

  Disney
• How much did Disney pay to acquire Marvel in 2009?

  Four billion dollars
• What type of integration does Disney's acquisition of Marvel represent?

  Horizontal integration
• Why did Disney decide to keep Marvel Studios operating as a subsidiary?

  To eliminate competition and increase revenue potential
• What other media companies has Disney acquired through horizontal integration?

  Lucasfilm, 20th Century Fox, and Pixar
• What industries does Marvel Studios operate in besides film production?

  Comic books, TV studios, animations, and music
• How many employees does Disney have worldwide?

  Around 230,000 employees
• What was the production budget for Black Widow?

  Around 200 million dollars
• What is the common assumption about marketing and distribution costs in relation to production costs?

  They are roughly the same as production costs
• What is the estimated total cost for making Black Widow, including marketing and distribution?

  About 400 million dollars
• Why is Black Widow considered one of the most expensive films Marvel has ever made?

  Due to its high production and marketing costs
• Who originally bought the rights to Black Widow in 2004?

  Lionsgate Films
• Why did Lionsgate decide not to proceed with making Black Widow?

  They felt the market wasn't ready for a big female-led film
• When did the rights to Black Widow revert back to Marvel?

  In 2006-2007
• What social movement influenced the production of Black Widow?

  The Me Too movement
• How did Scarlett Johansson influence the direction of Black Widow?

  She advocated for a female director
• Who was chosen to direct Black Widow?

  Kate Shortland
• What was Kate Shortland's approach to directing Black Widow?

  She researched female-led films to empower women
• How long did the production of Black Widow take?

  Six months
• What advantage did Marvel Studios have due to its parent company Disney?

  A high budget for production and resources
• What locations were used for filming Black Widow?

  Norway, Budapest, Morocco, Pinewood Studios, and Atlanta
• What types of sequences required high expenses in Black Widow?

  Stunt sequences and car chases
• How many stunt people were employed for Black Widow?

  188 stunt people
• What camera setup did the director of cinematography use for Black Widow?

  A multi-camera setup with three Sony Venice cameras
• Why did the director of cinematography prefer using multiple cameras?

  To capture action from different angles and avoid reshoots
• What other types of cameras were used in Black Widow?

  Panavision Millennium DXL2, Phantom Flex 4K, and Red Helium cameras
• How many people worked in the camera crew for Black Widow?

  300 camera staff
• What was the role of companies like Digital Domain and Trickster in Black Widow?

  They provided visual effects and digital effects
• How many visual effects shots were credited to Digital Domain?

  320 visual effects shots
• What is a common audience expectation regarding CGI in films?

  It should be of good quality
• What feedback did test audiences provide regarding Black Widow?

  Some scenes were considered misogynistic and sexist
• What changes were made to Black Widow based on audience feedback?

  Some scenes were cut and additional scenes were reshot
• What was the size of the orchestra used for the film's soundtrack?

  A 118-person orchestra
• Why did Disney purchase rights to big-name songs for Black Widow?

  To attract mainstream audiences
• What is the purpose of test screenings for films like Black Widow?

  To gather audience feedback before release
• What was the audience's reaction to the chemistry between Mason and Romanov?

  They wanted to see more of those characters together
• What other actors were cast in Black Widow besides Scarlett Johansson?

  Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Rachel Weisz, Ray Winstone, and William Hurt