black widow

 1) List the companies involved in the creation of Black Widow. You may wish to use Black Widow's IMDB entry to help with this - see the company credits page - but the answers can also be found in the notes above.

the companies involved in the creation of black widow is marvel and walt Disney studios 

2) What is conglomerate ownership and how does it link to Black Widow?

 A conglomerate is a corporation made up of several different, independent businesses. In a conglomerate, one company owns a controlling stake in smaller companies that each conduct business operations separately. It links to black widow because Walt Disney is the owner of marvel and the movie is going under marvels name so marvel is making the movie and producing it but its getting produced with Disney's money and all the money they make is going Disney as Walt Disney owns marvel.

3) Analyse the film trailer for Black Widow. What aspects of the trailer tell you this is a big-budget blockbuster movie?

The different setting, the CGI, all the money that has been used to make it, mainstream appeal, fast paced editing, high production values and exotic varied locations around the world.

4) How was Black Widow promoted to an audience? List at least three different methods used by the film's marketing campaign and why they were effective in promoting the film.

Star Power implies that people will want to see a film with a certain star in it. Most mainstream films and blockbusters will use Star Power to attract audiences to their film. The main star in Black Widow is Scarlett Johansson who is very well known and has established fans. 

• Traditional methods such as posters and teaser trailers on TV and in cinema.
• Stars of the film appeared on a range of TV chat shows and press events. 
• Film trailers were released on YouTube and in cinemas. 
• Specific IMAX promotions with 22 minutes of the film shot in 1.90:1 aspect ratio

5) What was the production budget for Black Widow and how much did it make at the box office?

Its financial statements show that Disney spent a total of $288.5 million (£229.3 million) on making Black Widow. It is 44.3% more than its estimated budget with one of the biggest single costs being the combined $12 million (£9.4 million) paid to the crew which peaked at 397 people.

6) Would you consider Black Widow a successful Hollywood blockbuster? Why?

The performance of Black Widow, especially in this moment in time, means almost nothing for the overall fate of the MCU. Looking at the overseas earnings thus far, they are merely pretty bad. The film has earned $185 million overseas, which looks worse because it has yet to secure a China release date

7) Who regulates the film industry in the UK? 

The film industry in the UK is regulated by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC). The BBFC is responsible for classifying films that have a cinema and DVD release.

8) What age rating was Black Widow given? Why?

Was a great film, but my 12 year old daughter would be very upset by the child trafficking and abuse scenes, which were quite vivid and intense. Parents of gentle-hearted children probably wouldn't pick a film for 12+ when it's rated as PG13 anyways.

9) Look at the Marvel Black Widow website. How does the website help to promote the film? Give specific examples from the website and how they appeal to the audience.

The Marvel Black Widow website serves as a central hub for promoting the film and engaging with the audience. Here are some specific examples of how the website helps to promote the film and appeals to the audience:

1- Engaging Visuals: The website features visually stunning imagery from the film, including high-resolution stills and dynamic graphics. These visuals immediately capture the audience's attention and create excitement for the film.

2- Exclusive Content: The website offers exclusive content that is not available elsewhere. This includes behind-the-scenes videos, interviews with the cast and crew, and sneak peeks into the making of the film. By providing this exclusive content, the website gives fans a reason to visit regularly and stay engaged with the film's promotion.

3-Social Media Integration: The website seamlessly integrates with social media platforms, allowing users to easily share content from the website on their own social media accounts. This encourages fans to spread the word about the film and generate organic buzz among their own networks.

4-Fan Engagement: The website encourages fan engagement through various features. For example, there is a "Fan Art" section where users can submit their own Black Widow-inspired artwork. This not only showcases fan creativity but also creates a sense of community and involvement. Additionally, the website includes a "Games & Activities" section where users can play interactive games related to the film, further engaging them in the Black Widow universe.

10) Read this feature on Marvel using a fan's tweet to help market the film. Why is audience interaction such an important aspect of modern film marketing? 

Audience interaction has become an essential aspect of modern film marketing due to several reasons. Firstly, it allows filmmakers and studios to directly engage with their target audience, creating a sense of community and building a loyal fan base. By actively involving the audience in the marketing process, filmmakers can generate excitement, anticipation, and word-of-mouth promotion for their films.