The Dark Knight Rises Preparaion

DARK KNIGHT RISES PREPARATION

Mark Kermode believes it is impossible for a Blockbuster to lose money if they just follow some simple rules. Those rules are:
1. A newsworthy budget
2. Spectacular visuals
3. NOT be a comedy
4. Include an 'A list' starThese rules can be seen to fit into the five categories of film production:

• Pre Production (All the stuff that happens BEFORE you begin filming)
• Production (All the stuff that happens whilst filming)
• Post Production (All the stuff you do after filming to put the film together)
• Marketing (Advertising your film)
• Distribution (How the film is sent to cinemas, how long its on in cinema and how many screens is it on)

Pre Production
- Is the film an original idea, a remake, a sequel or an adaptation (or a combination)?
- Who is the director?
- Which studio(s) are making the film?
- What size budget did it have?
- Which 'stars' signed up to be in the film?
- How long did it take from 'green light' to filming commencing?
Production
- Where was it 'filmed'?
- How was it filmed (3D, 2D, CGI)?
- Any problems it faced?
Post Production
- Does it rely on special effects?
- What sort of special effects are used?
- Was 3D added AFTER filming?
- Did it require any RE SHOOTS
Marketing
- How was the film marketed (find AT LEAST 5 different promotional tools)?
- Where was the films premier?