1. Which genres were most successful at the UK box office?
Top three genres where ; Animation , Action and Comedy
2. Which three genres were least popular at the UK box office?
The three least popular genres where ; Romance, Documentary and War
3/4. Which film genre had the most films released in 2013 - 14, how many ?
Comedy had the most films released in 2013 - 14. 153 films from this genre was released.
5. How many animated films were made?
33 Animated films were made
6. How many action films were made ?
47 Action films were made
7. What does this information about genre tell you about film production & audiences?
The information provided informs me that the reason why Animated, Action and Comedy films were the most popular. The reason being is because the film productions make sure their film fits the needs and wishes of the film audience to increases the number of viewers. This is due to the focus of following the conventions of the chosen genre to make sure it fits in with what the viewer wants to watch. The information given also tells me that more and more film copmapnies are making films under these 3 genres as they achieve the highest percentage in the box office. In particular, animation has the highest box office as the population of kids are increasing, also the parents/ careers accompanying the children to the cinema adds up to the increase of the box office.
Chapter 15 - Audiences
1. Which age group made up the largest proportion of cinema admissions in the uk?
15 - 24 year olds made up the largest proportion of cinema admissions in the uk (2013) at 33%
2. Which comedy film was most successful with this age group?
Hangover part III and Kick Ass 2 were the most successful comedy film within 15 - 24 year olds.
3. Which film was most popular with the over 50s? What genre is this?
The most popular genre was Drama, Biopic and musical films including Quarlet, Les Miserables and Philomena.
4. Which genre were most popular with men?
Thriller, Action and comedy films were most popular with men including films Captain Phillips and Star Trek into Darkness
5. Which genre were most popular with Women?
Broader range of genres were taken on by women including films One direction: this is us, About time and Frozen
6. UK films appealed most to which audience type?
The female gender took a stronger preference for uk films.
7. Which 3 films were most popular within the 7 - 14 age group? What does this tell us about their preferred genre?
One direction: This is us, Wreck it Ralph and Despicable Me 2 were the most popular film. This tells us that animations are much preferred in this age range, due to the use of bright colours and cartoon/ animated characters. Also, they prefer documentaries about their favourite celebrities or artists as they look up to them as their idols and get to emotional interact with their favourite artist or group.
8. Why were the films most popular in the 35 - 44 age group animation and why is animation so successful at the box office ?
This is because this age group usually contain parents and careers that accompany their children or younger family members, therefore making animation with above average audiences in this category.
9. Which films were most popualr with 25 - 34 age group?
Action films mainly appealed to this targeted age range, the top 3 being Django Unchained, Fast & Furious 6 and Rush.
10 . Which films were most popular with the Middle class Audiences?
A broad range of genres being Action, sci- fi and drama including films Rush, Captain Phillips and Gravity.
11. Popular films in London and Scotland and the differences?
In London the most popular films were Django Unchained, Fast & Furious 6 and Gravity.
In Scotland the most popular films were Sunshine on Leith, Filth and Star Trek into Darkness.
The difference is that in London American based / produced films are more popular, whereas in Scotland UK based films are more popular.
Extension
Top three 3D films :
Gravity - Warner Bros production
The Hobbit: The desolation of Smaus - Warner Bros production
Iron man 3 - Walt Disney Productions
Top three UK production Companies:
Working Title Films - ( 13 Films ) Les Miserables
Press Feature Films - ( 13 Films ) The Warning
Vertigo Films - ( 11 Films ) Street Dance 2
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