Blockbuster mentality

Blockbuster mentality refers to the pressure faced by the small number of conglomerates who run much of the movie industry to create formulaic productions with a high budget.[1]

Criticism

The focus on creating blockbusters can undermine the diversity and artistry of films, since everything in the production process becomes focused on concerns about fiduciary duty and shareholder value.[1]

The Big Bucks Strategy-The blockbuster mentality has always been around but big budgets don't always mean mega-profits. Terminator 2 cost more than $70 million, but it's made more than $200 million so far. Hook, while making money, isn't pulling it in as fast and has a ways to go before a profit is seen. The Little Bucks Strategy-The well-made modestly budgeted movie can turn a quick profit in tough times. Two notable examples last year: John Singleton's $6-million Boyz n the Hood has made $57 million. Paramount's $12-million made-to-order quickie All I Want for Christmas has grossed $14.8 million.[2]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Baran, S. J. (2010). Introduction to Mass Communication (New York: McGraw-Hill). Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. ↑ MOVIES Crystal Ball Time The studios are peering into a cloudy 1992 with the lessons of 1991 in mind; the problem is: What do the lessons mean? Fox, David J; Citron, Alan. Los Angeles Times (pre-1997 Fulltext) [Los Angeles, Calif] 19 Jan 1992: 37.
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