| A | B |
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| High-Concept Movie | single sentence pitch |
| Industry term for "Blockbuster" mean... | Movie that earns over $100 million |
| Characteristics of a Blockbuster | 1. massive budget, 2. A-list actors/directors 3. driven by action/SPX, 4. World-wide appeal |
| Blockbusters emphasize . . . | 1. impressive visuals 2. elaborate set pieces 3. big budget items |
| Blockbusters do NOT emphasize | 1. acting 2. character development 3. story originality |
| Tent Pole Blockbusters look to create. . . | 1. sequels 2. merchandise 3. spin-offs/series |
| Typical seasons blockbusters get released | Summer and Christmas |
| Pre-production | 1. Find intellectual property 2. purchase rights/licensing for property |
| Development | 1. Find interested A-list actor/director 2. Hire screenwriter to develop script |
| In-production | 1. Get 'green light' 2. Build sets and start shooting |
| Release | 1. Movie screenings 2. Marketing and media efforts |
| Where most Blockbuster stories come from | existing intellectual property |
| Characteristics of a Blockbuster hero | Larger than life and driven by action |
| First Blockbuster | Jaws |
| Highest-grossing Blockbuster | Avatar |
| Main reason for releasing a Blockbuster each year | Fund all other film projects for the year |
