Summary of Guardian Article

  • Number of domestic UK films fell from 77 to 60 between 2014 and 2015.
  • This is the lowest since 2006
  • After the financial crisis money dried up and the major Hollywood studios ended up cutting their production slates and increased budgets for franchises and superhero films. 
  • Films from  the major studios take more than 90% of that which leaves about 650 films in the US chasing 9% of the box office.
  • ​The number of scripted shows being made has doubled since 2010
  • Netflix revealed it has 90 original productions under way in EU alone, Sky has 80 and traditional broadcasters such as ITV and BBC have upped their game with huge his such as Broadchurch and Line of Duty.​
  • Number of domestic UK films fell from 77 to 60 between 2014 and 2015.
  • This is the lowest since 2006
  • After the financial crisis money dried up and the major Hollywood studios ended up cutting their production slates and increased budgets for franchises and superhero films. 
  • Films from  the major studios take more than 90% of that which leaves about 650 films in the US chasing 9% of the box office.
  • ​The number of scripted shows being made has doubled since 2010
  • Netflix revealed it has 90 original productions under way in EU alone, Sky has 80 and traditional broadcasters such as ITV and BBC have upped their game with huge his such as Broadchurch and Line of Duty.​

Comments

  1. JCoSS Media Dept26 October 2017 at 10:48

    Good job!
    For revision, add a paragraph at the end to summarise what you learnt from this article. What do you think the future is for the film/TV industry?

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  2. JCoSS Media Dept15 November 2017 at 15:16

    Hi Jamie, You have not yet completed this revision task. Please ensure that you reflect and perfect by including a summary paragraph that answers the question, above. This needs to be completed by Monday 20th November.

    Thanks, Mrs E.

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