task 6
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Capitol Films was a British film company founded in 1989 that specialized in niche films, but was sold to an American company in 2006 and later declared bankruptcy in 2012, likely due to financial losses from films that did not break even. DreamWorks is a mainstream animation studio known for films like Shrek but also ventured into sci-fi films through a collaboration with Paramount on War of the Worlds. 20th Century Fox is one of the major American film studios dating back to 1935 and known for blockbusters like Star Wars and franchises like Planet of the Apes and Ice Age.
task 6
- 1. Task 6: Research into Film Companies Capitol Films Capitol films were a film company that were what we would consider part of the niche sector. It was founded in 1989 as a British owned company but later was sold in 2006 to American David Bergstein who is an entrepreneur and film producer for American Mobius Pictures. Capitol films after it was turned over was involved in the making more than fifty productions, some of which were Lucky Number Slevin, Elvis Has left the building and Death and the Maiden. Unfortunately the company was forced into bankruptcy in 2012 most likely due to the fact that they didn't break even on their films and therefore had no choice but to not carry on. Dream Works Dream Works, unlike Capitol Films is a mainstream sector company and produces young children films like Shrek and Chicken run, I am aware that this company is not traditionally involved in action films but in the past they have collaborated with Paramount in the production of War of the Worlds where aliens invade Planet earth. This film was an attempt to escape bankruptcy as children's film are not always popular among all. Dream Works are in an industry that is largely in competition with Disney who are a traditional company for producing animated motion pictures. As this company isn't largely in on the action type industry I still think it is interesting that they can create a good film like the War of the Worlds when it is not their forte and is something to be impressed by even with a collaboration with a company who is heavily involved in movies in this genre. Dream Works are also heavily involved in the creation of games in the specific films that are created by them as a way of getting more merchandise. 20th Century Fox 20th Century Fox is a mainstream company that has had some very high involvement with many blockbuster films such as Star Wars, Ice Age, Planet of the Apes and Fantastic Four. The company is one of the major film studios in America. The company was founded in May 31st 1935 which means that the company has had long lasting success and this is due to them being involved with popular television shows such as Family Guy, this has in some respect propelled them and also secured them financially in recent years. The company is a part of the Motion Picture Association of American (MPAA) which means the company has someone to help them with copyright infringement issues and to advance business interests of its members, in some ways you
- 2. could call it a trade union. 20th Century Fox in their early years produced legendary productions that are still watched today like Les Miserables and eighteen other productions that were all successful apart from one which was called 'Born to be bad' showing that the company has had success through their early years and present productions. Orion Orion is an American Independent production company that is in the niche sector compared to some of those in the big six such as Fox and Universal for example. It was created in 1978 until 1998 where it went on a hiatus and returned to television in 2013. Orion was in high collaboration with Warner Bro's when it was first made but is known to have high quality motion pictures although it was never a large producer. Orion won many awards for their work, they won four for their work on Dances with Wolves and the Silence of the Lamb. As Orion returned in 2013 it came back with a new series called Paternity Court which became quite popular among the public eye. Some notable films that Orion have produced were Terminator, Platoon and RoboCop. Which is a notable success as Robocop and terminator are still being watched today as well as Robocop receiving a remake in 2014. Universal Studios Universal Studios, like 20th Century Fox is part of that mainstream industry and part of the 6 companies in Motion Picture Association of American (MPAA). Universal Studios are heavily involved in tourist visiting and having people look at what has been achieved by them, awards for example. Universal is probably the biggest motion picture production company as it has been involved with many films in its time from 1912, in present times Universal is seen to be supporting films ranging from Jaws and Jurassic Park, both of these were directed by Stephen Spielberg, a very well known actor among the world and has created some of the best films that we have seen in recent years as well. Universal have a studio in Hollywood, a Universal resort in Orlando, Florida where events on Halloween for example are held in the theme of films that are created in that genre, most of the year this is a theme park though. There is also one in Japan and Singapore both of which are theme parks. My Choice I think that the companies that will benefit me the most and are most relevant to me are Universal and although it is shut down now, Capitol Films. I feel as though that Capitol films have a good style in their action movies like The Lucky Number Slevin where the narrative is more clever. With this Universal Studios would help as they have such a good reputation with the support of films and seem to have many blockbusters in their past. Both of these two companies combined would mean
- 3. that I would get a niche point of view and a mainstream one which could give me new ideas and also put those ideas together to create something better. As Capitol Films don't carry on with their productions anymore Universal Studios would be my choice as I believe it is the safest choice and they provide the most support financially and in other areas such as production advice.