Monday 6 January 2020

Film Industry: Doctor Strange

1) List the companies involved in the creation of Doctor Strange?


  • Marvel Studios
  • Walt Disneys Studio Motion Pictures

2) What is conglomerate ownership and how does it link to `Doctor Strange?

A conglomerate ownership is when bigger companies buy smaller companies for better income. This links to Doctor Strange because Disney bought a smaller company (Marvel Studios).

3) Who regulates the film industry in the UK?


The film industry in the UK is regulated by the British Board Of Film Classification (BBFC).

4) What age rating was Doctor Strange given? Why?

Doctor Strange's age rating was a 12a because it had moderate fantasy and injury detail, yet it was not too graphic.


5) How was Doctor Strange promoted to an audience? List at least three different methods used by the film's marketing campaign.

Doctor Strange was promoted to an audience by: being spread across many social media platforms (teaser trailers, posters etc.), Cumberbatch appeared in many TV chat shows and press events and a Film-based website with gallery.  

What aspects of the trailer tell you this is a big-budget blockbuster movie?

The trailer has special effects in it, the quality of the picture is quite high and it has a well known actor in it.

7) What was the production budget for Doctor Strange and how much did it make at the box office

The production budget for Doctor Strange was $165 million and it made over $700 million at the box office. 


6) Analyse the film trailer for Doctor Strange's production budget for Doctor Strange and how much did it make at the box office?


In an accident, Stephen Strange, a famous neurosurgeon, loses the ability to use his hands. He goes to visit the mysterious Ancient One to heal himself and becomes a great sorcerer under her tutelage. Doctor Strange made $700 million at the box office.

8) Would you consider Doctor Strange a successful Hollywood blockbuster? Why?


I would consider Doctor Strange a successful Hollywood Blockbuster because it has a well-known actor in it and it was produced by a huge company and it attracted many people.