Resource
'Boyhood’ to Grow Old with Paramount on Home Entertainment Platforms
Citation
Graser, M. (2014, August 21). 'Boyhood' to Grow Old with Paramount on Home Entertainment Platforms. Retrieved December 16, 2014, from http://variety.com/2014/film/news/boyhood-to-grow-old-with-paramount-on-home-entertainment-platforms-1201287644/
Summary
Due to 'Boyhood's success in the box office for IFC Films, Paramount Home Media Distribution has now gained rights for the drama film. Paramount has taken charge on the film's physical and internet digital home entertainment distribution. This distribution company is seeking to get the broadest audience possible and give viewers bonus footage of the 12 years of work put into this.
Quotes
• "The studio has yet to disclose when it will release the film, but Paramount will handle all physical and Internet digital home entertainment distribution following the film’s theatrical run"
• "IFC Films will handle VOD and EST sales to cable, satellite and telco providers, releasing it simultaneously with Paramount’s efforts on certain platforms"
• "Reinhard added that Paramount will 'bring all of Paramount’s home media division’s resources to bear and leverage our numerous distribution platforms in order to ensure that ‘Boyhood,’ reaches the broadest possible audience and look forward to giving viewers a chance to go behind-the-scenes with bonus footage chronicling the 12 years of work that went into this outstanding achievement.”'
Reflection
In my opinion this is a great example of a film connecting itself with great distributors like Paramount. One thing that I enjoyed seeing, was how the film is able to extend its target audiences. With this specific film its easier for several age groups to relate with the film since its based on a someones life in the course of 12 years. They have the opportunity and capability to promote the film to several age groups, mainly around 11-20 years of age, before its release. This also ties back to how it became a hit in the box office, being a relatable drama and its extensive storyline. This film, in my opinion, is one for everyone to go out and watch, separating itself from other contemporary films currently coming out.
Boyhood exposes itself as this trustworthy, relatable film that looks forward to connect with the audience, which is one of the main beauty's behind most independent films. Its inclusion of the bonus footage that viewers will get to watch also allows the audience to learn and discover, the process and time behind the film. It gives a greater and stronger connection between the audience and the film. So far the film has already become successful before its release, even being nominated in the Golden Globes showing how big of a film it can potentially be.
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Thursday, December 11, 2014
'Boyhood' Takes a Different Path in Filmmaking
Resource
How They Made 'Boyhood' Across 12 Years and 100 Hours of Footage
Citation
Desowitz, B. (2014, December 10). How They Made 'Boyhood' Across 12 Years and 100 Hours of Footage. Retrieved December 11, 2014, from http://blogs.indiewire.com/thompsononhollywood/how-they-made-boyhood-across-12-years-and-100-hours-of-footage-20141210
Summary
'Boyhood', directed by Richard Linklater, is a coming of age film that had a 12 year production process to complete. In total, it was 100 hours of footage collected. The film focused on how us as humans make certain decisions in life and the realistic outcomes of what we chose to do. In almost every unique element it had, it gave the film more popularity as to how surprising it became.
Quotes
• "And the biggest technological consideration was which editing package to use. Originally, Adair planned to use a combination of Final Cut Pro and Cinema Tools, but decided on one system—Avid Media Composer—and kept updating it"
• "Unlike other movies, this was a journey of total discovery as the filmmaking progressed"
Reflection
Creating the unique style that Boyhood was able to achieve, gave the film the opportunity to set itself apart from other films. Due to dealing with a the low budget, there were moments where it was fine to settle for less.
At the start in the making of the film, Linklater decided to use a camera that shot with actual film. As the years went by and the film progressed and changed, so did the technology. Linklater at first felt pressured to update his equipment, but sooner realized to stick with what he started with. This is one of the other elements that allowed this coming of age movie get its success. It's surprising to see the achievement the film received from the public because you would think that we, as a society, have already been accustomed to films that only contain high quality visuals. This film gained its success from its storyline and concept.
How They Made 'Boyhood' Across 12 Years and 100 Hours of Footage
Citation
Desowitz, B. (2014, December 10). How They Made 'Boyhood' Across 12 Years and 100 Hours of Footage. Retrieved December 11, 2014, from http://blogs.indiewire.com/thompsononhollywood/how-they-made-boyhood-across-12-years-and-100-hours-of-footage-20141210
Summary
'Boyhood', directed by Richard Linklater, is a coming of age film that had a 12 year production process to complete. In total, it was 100 hours of footage collected. The film focused on how us as humans make certain decisions in life and the realistic outcomes of what we chose to do. In almost every unique element it had, it gave the film more popularity as to how surprising it became.
Quotes
• "And the biggest technological consideration was which editing package to use. Originally, Adair planned to use a combination of Final Cut Pro and Cinema Tools, but decided on one system—Avid Media Composer—and kept updating it"
• "Unlike other movies, this was a journey of total discovery as the filmmaking progressed"
Reflection
Creating the unique style that Boyhood was able to achieve, gave the film the opportunity to set itself apart from other films. Due to dealing with a the low budget, there were moments where it was fine to settle for less.
At the start in the making of the film, Linklater decided to use a camera that shot with actual film. As the years went by and the film progressed and changed, so did the technology. Linklater at first felt pressured to update his equipment, but sooner realized to stick with what he started with. This is one of the other elements that allowed this coming of age movie get its success. It's surprising to see the achievement the film received from the public because you would think that we, as a society, have already been accustomed to films that only contain high quality visuals. This film gained its success from its storyline and concept.
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Summit Entertainment's contribution to Stephen Chbosky's latest film
Resource
Specialty B.O. Preview: 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower'
Citation
Specialty B.O. Preview: 'Perks Of Being A Wallflower' Plus Docs 'Diana Vreeland', 'Head Games', 'How To Survive A Plague' (2012, September 20). Retrieved December 4, 2014, from http://deadline.com/2012/09/movies-coming-out-the-perks-of-being-a-wallflower-diana-vreeland-the-eye-has-to-travel-head-games-how-to-survive-a-plague-340338/
Summary
In this article it explains how Summit Entertainment, distributor, picked up the coming of age film 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower'. Nancy Kirkpatrick, Summit's president of marketing, states that their reasoning behind picking up this project was due to the books popularity being a favorite for years. Summit's main target audience for this film were the ones that became fans of the book. After, it was then premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and soon got partnered with MTV to promote the film, with the assistance of Summit. Right after its trailer's launch on MTV it immediately began to expand from there.
Quotes
-"Kirkpatrick believes the art house crowd is an obvious draw because “it’s a sparkling jewel of a film that has gotten great reviews.”"
-"Summit warmed to the project because the book has been a favorite for a couple of generations of readers."
Reflection
Film distributors play a huge role in a film's success, especially when it comes down to independent films. They are the ones who are able to arrange industry screenings and uses other marketing techniques, such as Summit Entertainments partnering with MTV, a popular network, that became the peek of 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower's popularity. Lining up with these distributors is a the main form of gaining an huge audience for films. Stephen Chbosky's film progressed to where it is now mainly because of the support they recieved from Summit.
Another one of the main reasons behind the film's success is due to its novel's fans who've been their since the beginning. Film adaptions are currently taking over theaters by storm and its all because of the sweet positives of creating these projects that originate from an existing fan base. The popularity gain that Stephen Chbosky's film had was immensely from the existing fans of his novel. When seeking for even any film to become mainstream, its always important to take any opportunities that are given and putting it into good use.
Specialty B.O. Preview: 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower'
Citation
Specialty B.O. Preview: 'Perks Of Being A Wallflower' Plus Docs 'Diana Vreeland', 'Head Games', 'How To Survive A Plague' (2012, September 20). Retrieved December 4, 2014, from http://deadline.com/2012/09/movies-coming-out-the-perks-of-being-a-wallflower-diana-vreeland-the-eye-has-to-travel-head-games-how-to-survive-a-plague-340338/
Summary
In this article it explains how Summit Entertainment, distributor, picked up the coming of age film 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower'. Nancy Kirkpatrick, Summit's president of marketing, states that their reasoning behind picking up this project was due to the books popularity being a favorite for years. Summit's main target audience for this film were the ones that became fans of the book. After, it was then premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and soon got partnered with MTV to promote the film, with the assistance of Summit. Right after its trailer's launch on MTV it immediately began to expand from there.
Quotes
-"Kirkpatrick believes the art house crowd is an obvious draw because “it’s a sparkling jewel of a film that has gotten great reviews.”"
-"Summit warmed to the project because the book has been a favorite for a couple of generations of readers."
Reflection
Film distributors play a huge role in a film's success, especially when it comes down to independent films. They are the ones who are able to arrange industry screenings and uses other marketing techniques, such as Summit Entertainments partnering with MTV, a popular network, that became the peek of 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower's popularity. Lining up with these distributors is a the main form of gaining an huge audience for films. Stephen Chbosky's film progressed to where it is now mainly because of the support they recieved from Summit.
Another one of the main reasons behind the film's success is due to its novel's fans who've been their since the beginning. Film adaptions are currently taking over theaters by storm and its all because of the sweet positives of creating these projects that originate from an existing fan base. The popularity gain that Stephen Chbosky's film had was immensely from the existing fans of his novel. When seeking for even any film to become mainstream, its always important to take any opportunities that are given and putting it into good use.
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