THOR THE DARK WORLD

Production*

The film Thor: The Dark World was released in UK cinemas throughout the
country in the month of October on the 22nd in the year of 2013. It is an
American superhero film featuring the Marvel Studios and was distributed by
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

The film was directed by a world renowned director; Alan Taylor.
       The film was produced by Kevin Feige. He has also worked on many
other major Marvel films.

*Film Budget- Up to 175 million*

Who stars in the movie?

·         Chris Hemsworth

·         Natalie Portman

·         Tom Hiddleston

·         Anthony Hopkins

·         Christopher Eccleston

·         Jaimie Alexandar

·         Zachary Levi

·         Ray Stevenson

·         Tadanobu Asano

·         Idris Elba

·         Rene Russo

·         Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

·         Kat Dennings



*Technology used to make the film*



The film makers were able to use the best quality technology due to their
large budget. Seeing as Thor is based on fiction, much fake imagery is used
to create a realistic effect. This imagery can be used through technologies
such as;

·         CGI

·         Lighting kits

·         Shotgun mics

*Marketing*

Many marketing strategies were used to advertise this film. Via
advertisements, posters, trailers, radio interviews, television interviews
and many other advertisement based fields.

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Thor is being advertised in 36 countries, all of which have approved/liked
the movie.



*Products/Merchandise *

Through the use of merchandise, the movie becomes popular as a result of
merchandise being sold. Merchandise reflects the movie and if people are
interested in the merchandise this will lead to an interest in the movie
resulting in them watching the movie.