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Importance of Certification:
What impact would this have on the film?
The film is rated as a 15. this would allow the majority of people to be able to see the film, it would allow people under the age of 18 to be able to watch the film. This proved benficail as it was popular with the younger audience as they gave it a higher rating than those of 25 and above. However, because of the age restriction it didnt allow family viewings which would have stopped people from wanting to view the film and also would cut down the amount of possible intake.

Media Convergence:
What are the benefits of a production blog?
A production blog can allow the audience to see small clips and backstage action and allows them to feel involved with the making of the film. This would then entice them to keep track of what is happening and then to watch the finished piece. Also it helps that if the audience sees the actors having a good time making the film; then they know that it is likely to be a good film, as they are more relaxed in the way that they are acting. With the combination of these it allows the audience to keep tabs on what is happening and also have an insight to the type of story. All of these draws the audience into the film and makes them want to see the finished product.
Who would be looking at production blogs?
The people that are most likely to be looking at production blogs are those who are big fans of Simon Pegg and Nick Frost's work as well as the director Greg Mottola. It would also have sci-fi lovers looking at the blog due to mentions on websites dedicated to sci-fi films. This would allow word to spread and more people would look at the blog due to the fact that there are so many star studded actors and actresses appearing in the film.  
What is the purpose of using twitter to promote the film?
The purpose of using twitter to promote the film is to spread a message very quickly. Once Simon Pegg had posted a picture or a tweet thousands of people can see that on their twitter account and retweet it sending the message across the world quickly and easily. It would also make more people follow him on twitter and will therefore spread the message even furthur due to the vast amount of people on twitter. Also many people who have twitter also have facebook and the same thing can be done there. A simple picture or comment spread across the world for instant advertising or as it is most commonly known, word of mouth. By also using pictures from the film it allows people to become interested in what the film is about, they can see locations, characters and the CGI effects that have appeared in the film and that itself spreads the word around to other people who are interested in those areas in films.

Working Title Questions

1-Who were the co-founders of Working Title?

Tim Bevan and Sarah Radclyffe are co-founders.


2-When was the company founded?
Founded in 1983.


3-Where is working title based?
London, the United Kingdom.


4-Who are the co-chairpersons of WT now?
Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner are co-chairpersons.


5-What awards have Working Title won?
6 OSCARS, 26 BAFTA awards and prizes at Cannes and Berlin.


6-How many full time staff do they employ?
42 full time staff


7-What is working tile’s philosophy?
Their philosophy is to make movies for an audience to appreciate.


8-List 5 box-office hits that Working Title made
Four Weddings and a Funeral
Bean
Notting Hill
Bridget Jones’s Diary
Elizabeth


9-List 5 flops that working title have made
Green Zone
Thunderbirds
Captain Corelli’s Mandolin
A serious Man
The Boat that rocked


10-What is Richard Curtis’ relationship with Working Title?
Richard Curtis has created his artistic home at Working Title has directed many of Working Titles films


11-List 2 Famous directors that Working Title has worked?
Richard Curtis and Kirk Jones


12-What is Hugh Grant’s relationship with Working Title?
He has appeared in many of Working titles movies as he claims that that there is something about the company that sets it apart from all other companies.


13-Find out about the Coen Brothers (films, genres, status) and what do they have to do with Working Title?
Joel David Coen and Ethan Jesse Coen born 3 years apart are brothers who are American Filmmakers, they write, direct and produce and they combine dry humour with sharp irony and amazing visuals.


14-Who owns 67% of Working Title films? When did this happen? Why did this happen?
Universal owns 67% of working title,


15-List 2 of working Title big blockbuster films and find out their budgets
1994- Four weddings and a Funeral had a budget of $4.4 million and made $245,700,832 in the box office.
1999- Notting Hill had a budget of $43 million and made $363,889,700 in the box office.


16-What genre of films is Working Title most famous for?
They don’t really have a genre that they are most famous for as they create movies to suit all types of audiences.


17-What other genres do Working Title films like to make?
Any range of films- romantic, comedy, family etc.


18-Find out as much as you can about WT2? (when established, films made, budgets, awards)
This is a subsidiary company there to deal with low budget titles, and since 1999 and has been run by Natasha Wharton which have made films like Billy Elliot and Ali G Indahouse


19-What information can you find out about Working Title through their web page?
Used to find upcoming movies, trailers and news and also theatre news as well.


20-Find out one other interesting fact about Working Title that you would like to share with the class
Working Title can spend up to $35 million before consulting with Universal.