Blinded by the light analysis

 1) What was the budget for Blinded By The Light and which companies contributed to the production budget?

The budget of 'blinded by the light' was budgeted for around $15 million. This films was developed by Bend It Network and was declared a low budget film. The main contributors which helped fund this film was the two companies: Levantine films and ingenious media. These two are fairly big companies with levantine films being a company that is an independent production company that has had major successes with hidden figures specifically within 2016. overall, they have more or less grossed around $230 million in the worldwide box office. Following this i mentioned that there was also another company which helped the funding of this film that goes by the name of ingenious media. This is a little less known that levantine films as they tend to fund small companies who they see a future potential of profit which they saw was the case with this film due to its wide variety of ethnic casting, change of typical setting, a unique storyline and a sense of nostalgia to attract the generation x. Finally the other funding income came from the BFI which is a large conglomerate within the U.K that uses lottery funding in order to Support smaller or original film ideas. Overall, Blinded by the light had spent $15 million and have gained a revenue of $18133756 which in perspective is a profit of $3 million however most of this had to go back to the companies that help fund the film therefore leading to the argument that they might have actually lost more money in this film than they have gained from it.

2) Research the Bend It Networks website. What other films and projects has the company been involved with?

The Most successful film bend it network has been involved with was the one titled bend it like Beckham, this was such a big film linked with the company that that's what inspired the name 'bend it' in their company name. They have also been involved with other smaller films and aren't relatively known such as "what's cooking, "wonderful afterlife" and others.

3) Research Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema on the Warners website here. Summarise the history of New Line Cinema in a short paragraph.

New Line Cinema is an American film studio founded in 1967 by Robert Shaye. Originally specializing in exploitation films and later transitioning to more mainstream fare, New Line became a subsidiary of Time Warner in 2008. The studio is best known for producing the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, which won 17 Academy Awards and was a massive commercial success. New Line has also produced successful franchises such as "A Nightmare on Elm Street" and "Austin Powers," as well as critically acclaimed films such as "Boogie Nights" and "The Notebook." Today, New Line continues to produce a mix of mainstream and niche films, and remains an important player in the film industry.

4) Read this Variety interview with director Gurinder Chadha explaining how the project came about - including budget details. How did she manage to get the film made? 

Gurider chada had to get direct consent from the idolised  Springsteen which was a 2-week waiting process, This was necessary as the film was based on his music and having authorisation when making a film using others' music is compulsory. In order for budget, this film was funded by many different investors mainly including

5) What attracted Gurinder Chadha to the project?

What mainly attracted Gurinder is the creation of er past films especially bend it like Beckham which had done surprisingly well and therefore she hoped that another similarly set film with senses of nostalgia could do the same.

Production and distribution

Read this Deadline feature on the distribution deal for Blinded By The Light and answer the following questions: 

1) Which company won the distribution rights after the all-night auction and for how much?

With the exception of several overseas countries that were pre-sold to eOne Entertainment, who holds the rights for UK distribution, New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. paid $15 million for the film's worldwide distribution rights.

2) Which other companies were rumoured to be bidding for the distribution rights?

 Fox Searchlight, Lionsgate and others.

 
3) According to the article, what was the 'allure' of Blinded By The Light?

The surprisingly widespread appeal of Bruce Springsteen's coming-of-age songs, which candidly describe a difficult upbringing, ambition, and the struggle to break free of all restraints in order to do something meaningful with one's life, contributed to some of Blinded by the Light's charm. The script was co-written by Chadha, Sarfraz Manzoor, and Paul Mayeda Berges.

4) What does the article suggest about the significance of Bruce Springsteen's role in the production and promotion of the film?

Getting the permission to use that many songs from a renowned artist like Springsteen is a blockbuster idea. The filmmakers met Springsteen and managed to persuade him sufficiently to give the project his blessing and allow them to use his songs, but Springsteen has been in a highly introspective mood lately with his autobiography and Broadway performance.

5) UK distribution was secured by eOne Entertainment. Visit the eOne About Us page on their website - what do they claim to offer under the heading 'Passion meets possibility?'
It enables every step of the entertainment value chain, from conception and creation to marketing and distribution. We convey daring stories to viewers all over the world while retaining the adaptability of an independent and the scope of a studio.

Promotion and reception

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1) What does the trailer suggest regarding genre and the potential audience pleasures of Blinded By The Light?

In terms of genre, the film appears to draw heavily on the conventions of coming-of-age dramas, focusing on the protagonist's personal growth and journey of self-discovery. The musical elements of the film are highlighted by the use of Bruce Springsteen's music as a central part of the story, and the comedic elements are hinted at through the use of humor and lighthearted moments throughout the trailer. audience pleasures, the trailer suggests that the film will offer several key experiences, including emotional resonance, nostalgia and of course musical enjoyment

2) What did film posters for Blinded By The Light feature and where did they appear?

The film posters for "Blinded by the Light" typically featured a close-up of the main character, Javed, looking up and smiling, with the lyrics of a Bruce Springsteen song superimposed over his face. The posters also featured the title of the film in bold, stylized lettering and the tagline "Inspired by the music of Bruce Springsteen." The posters appeared in various places including movie theatres, online advertisements, and on public transportation.

3) What TV shows and websites did interviews with writer, director and stars of Blinded By The Light? Why are interviews a good way to promote a new film release?

The writer, director, and stars of "Blinded by the Light" likely appeared on various television shows and websites to promote the film. Some examples could be late night talk shows such as "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon", and "The Ellen DeGeneres Show". They could also have appeared on entertainment news shows such as "Entertainment Tonight" and "Access Hollywood", as well as movie-focused websites like IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, and Collider.Interviews are a good way to promote a new film release as they provide an opportunity for the filmmakers and actors to discuss their experiences making the film and share behind-the-scenes stories. They also offer the opportunity to showcase the film's themes and characters, and generate interest and excitement among the audience.

4) How does the Blinded By The Light Twitter account create and maintain interest in the film?

The account can share exclusive behind-the-scenes photos, videos, and information about the making of the film, which can create excitement and anticipation among fans. They can also hold Q&A sessions with the cast, crew, or director of the film, which can create a sense of intimacy and give fans the opportunity to learn more about the film and the people behind it.

5) How does the Blinded By The Light Facebook page use images and video content to promote the film?

they share the official trailer and teasers of the film on Facebook can create anticipation and excitement among fans. Sharing photos of the characters and cast members can help to build anticipation for the film and create a connection with fans.

6) Select three posts from the Blinded By The Light Instagram page and explain how they promote the film.

They are each positioned and taken in a way that shows key enigma codes however also keep enough hidden for viewers not to get spoiled.Most of them satisfy audience pleasure and after watching the film there are many clips/photos that connote a completly different meaning to someone who has never watched this film before sees their page.

7) Go to the Bend It Networks YouTube channel. How does Gurinder Chadha introduce the channel?  What other content is on the Bend It Networks YouTube channel?

She introduces herself proudly as the creator of bend it like beckham as previously stated it is considerably her crowning achievement. She follows this by also showing us other projects she has participated in and is quqite litterally trying to grab out interest to make sure that we subscibe to her.

8) Look at the box office figures for Blinded By The Light from The Numbers website. How much did it make at the box office and why do you think it was largely unsuccessful?

There may have been many other films released at the same time as "Blinded By The Light," which could have limited its ability to attract audiences. The film also had a limited marketing which i feel affected the visibility of the film