A film distributor is an independent or subsidiary company,and maybe sometimes an individual, which acts as the final link between the film production company and the film exhibitor to ensure the placement of the producer’s film on the exhibitor’s screen. In Film, the term “distribution” refers to the marketing and circulation of movies in cinemas and for home viewing such as on DVD , TV and download
Films from the 1950’s:
Godzilla (1954)
The film made originally in japan grossed $2.25 million on its Japanese release, When released out into north America it received a further $412,520. It was well received in the cinema gained a lot of money for the time. While successful and became Japan’s most famous films. A sequel was rushed into production. In America, the film was picked up and called Godzilla King of the Monsters. In America, it was also more successful than anticipated.
Godzilla both the American and Japanese Version can be found on VHS has also been transferred on to DVD, and is also avaliable for download.
Films from the 1960’s:
Batman (1966)
The film was in released on VHS in 1985 by playhouse video and in 1994 by fox video. On August 21, 2001 this film was released on DVD; it was re-released July 1, 2008 on DVD and on Blu-ray for the 42nd anniversary of the film’s release and to take advantage of The Dark Knight’s release on July 18. The Blu-ray added several features in addition to those found on the original DVD, however the 2008 DVD is identical to the 2001 release (except for the disk artwork) with no additional special features.
Film’s In the 1980’s:
Dirty Dancing 1987
The film grossed $213,954,274
Many magazine wrote reviews such as “it’s tired and relentlessly predictable story of love between kids from different backgrounds.” Despite the criticism from the media, many audiences flocked to see the film and said it was a film they would definatley watch again.Within seven months of release, it had brought in $63 million, and boosted attendance in dance classes across America. It was one of the highest-grossing films of 1987, earning $170 million worldwide.It was the number one video rental of 1988, and became the first film to sell a million copies on video. When the film was re-released in 1997, ten years after its original release.and videos were still selling at the rate of over 40,000 per month. And in 2005, it was selling a million DVDs per year, with over 10 million copies sold as of 2007.
The film can also be found on the internet on sites such as I tunes and alo can be found on illegal sites for download.
- (won) Academy Award for Best Original Song, 1987
- Golden Globe Awards, 1988[27]
- (won) Best Original Song[28]
- (nominated) Best Motion Picture – Comedy/Musical
- (nominated) Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Comedy/Musical
- (nominated) Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Comedy/Musical
- Grammy Awards, 1988
- (won) Best Pop Performance by a Duo[29]
- (nominated) Best Song written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media[28]
- Three installments of the American Film Institute’s AFI 100 Years… series:
- 2002, AFI’s 100 Years… 100 Passions, #93
- 2004, AFI’s 100 Years… 100 Songs, #86 with the Academy Award-winning song “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life”
- 2005, AFI’s 100 Years… 100 Movie Quotes, #98 for Johnny’s famous line “Nobody puts Baby in a corner”
Films in the 1990’s:
Toy Story (1995)
It earned $361,958,736 in the box office. The film placed first in the weekend’s box office with $29,140,617.
The film was greatly received by Both Children and Adults everywhere , and gained many successful reviews from film critics everywhere.
It received many awards and award nominations the academy and BAFTA awards.
