Monday 31 October 2011

Working Title: 'Hot Fuzz' Study

USE THIS WEBSITE AS A STARTING POINT

http://www.workingtitlefilms.com/film.php?filmID=99

  1. Find the publicity poster released in November 2006. What famous film is this a pastiche of?

  1. Why do you think the producers chose to mimic this films poster?

  1. What is synergy marketing?

  1. How do the producers of Hot Fuzz make use of this?

  1. Which car company helped to promote the film?

  1. What are the benefits of synergy marketing to a film producer?

  1. What possible down sides can you think of to synergy marketing?

  1. What is a video blog?

  1. What are the benefits to producing ‘video’ blogs to film producers?

  1. Who are these specifically aimed at? (Watch the Hot Fuzz Blogs and analyse how these are designed to appeal to their audience)

  1. How many pieces of merchandise can you find for the film Hot Fuzz?

  1. How many different versions of the Hot Fuzz DVD are there (you can include imports)?

  1. What special features are contained on the two disc special edition DVD?

  1. Why do you think they place different ‘special features’ on DVD’s and who are these designed to appeal to?

  1. How many Oscar winners appear in the film?

  1. What was the films opening UK box office takings?

  1. What is its current world wide gross?

  1. What convention did Nick Frost and Simon Pegg attend in order to promote this film?

  1. Why do you think they chose to attend this particular convention

  1. Use this web address and watch the reviews of the film. What audience are attracted to the film and does their behaviour contradict the view of Blumer?

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