Historical/social context: 

• Hollywood -> oldest film industry in the world (inception -> 1890s) 

• First motion pictures less than a min long due to limitations of tech + sound 

Weren’t introduced until 1927 

• Hollywood -> considered to be ‘film factory’ of the world; they export products to other countries 

• First James Bond film was released in 1962 

• Soundtrack -> made by Billie Eilish on Interscope (owned by Universal) -> synergy, convergence to different parts of film 

• Synergy with other brands (Nokia, Omega) to market film; fund production 

Ownership + control of media organisations:

• James Bond series produced by EON (production company based in London) 

• No time to Die -> First James Bond film to be distributed by Universal Pictures -> acquired international distribution rights following expiration of Sony Pictures’ contract after  release of Spectre 2015. 

Regulations: 

• Age restrictions placed on all commercially released films by BBFC -> some are even expected to make cuts or alter film conform to guidelines 

• To secure wide audience, NTTD had 1A Uk rating for cinematic release + 12 for physical/streaming release

Five stages of media production: 

1. Development -> ideas are created; rights are brought (if necessary); screenplay is written; financing is sought from producers, partner studios and product placement relationships 

2. Pre-production -> cast + stage crew are found; locations are picked; sets are built 

3. Production -> film is shot 

4. post-production -> film is edited; crew works on sound; images; visual effects 

5. Distribution -> finished film is distributed + marketed + promoted