Arts and Media

Listening

1. It has to be down to the originality of the idea That’s what will get people interested and help sell it.

3. Experience of the director is important. They can make or break a film and they make a difference to its sales.

4. We need plenty of locations around the world so people see places they’ve been to or would like to visit. A variety of locations will help to sell the film in different places. So the film becomes aspirational. It will have more international appeal.

Listening

6. I don’t think the genre is that important really. It could be action, adventure, or even a musical.

8. If they choose the film as Bob wants it will be expensive. They have to think about cost. If they want a big hit they need to spend more.

Comparing and Contrast

1. It’s very different from the kind of things we’ve done in the past.

2. It is the same as TV really, just everything’s bigger 3. Which is quite similar to the sort of stuff we usually

make. 4. Something much better than what we have been

doing recently. 5. I think the director is less important than the location,

though. 6. We have something a lot worse than our usual TV

series.

Pitches

Genre Hands up Romantic comedy Alien Attack Science fiction Exit Strategy Thriller Midnight Sun Action/Adventure

Pitches

Location Hands up Very romantic (Venice, St.Petersburg, Moscow) smart,

luxurious hotels, magnificent villas, country houses Alien Attack Cheap locations, film in the studio Exit Strategy Many locations around the world, USA, Switzerland,

Australia and Brazil Midnight Sun Japan and the Philippines

Pitches

Actors/cast Hands up Unknown but real people Alien Attack Director will decide Exit Strategy Lead actress=major Hollywood star Midnight sun Unknown actor (very good-looking and charismatic)

unknown actress

Pitches

Special features Hands up See Locations; terrific script, funny situations and clever dialogue Alien Attack Stunning special effects, exciting visually, hundreds of spaceships

flying across the screen Exit Strategy Twists and turns in story, probably a sequel, lead character becomes

female James Bond Midnight Sun Choreographed fight scenes will be done by best choreographers in

the business

Pitches

Ending Hands up Sad (because audiences want something different) Alien Attack Uncertain so they can make a sequel Exit Strategy A big surprise Midnight Sun Happy audience will be satisfied

Pitches

Budget Hands up $40-50 million Alien Attack $60-80 million max Exit Strategy At least $100-120 million Midnight Sun $50-70 million max

Translation

1. Mr. Lewis has a reputation as a tough teacher; however his groundbreaking approach to teaching is quite popular with students.

2.This critic’s review brought home to me what а masterpiece the film script really was and what the director tried to convey.

Translation

3. Adler had to write/do pieces about insignificant local events, but he wasn’t daunted, as he strongly believed that one day he would wangle his way into a New York news agency.

4. Covering the annual academy award ceremony Carter witnessed a funny event.

5. Serious illness forced the actor to withdraw from the film, which gave rise to a lot of rumors.

Translation

6. The writer has claimed that his epic novel could well be adapted as a film. He doesn’t care much about the royalties, but he has to have a way (as long as he has a way) to influence the director’s decisions.

7. The release of the group’s new CD was so well-publicized that no supporting tour was needed.

Crosswords

Across1. convey2. single5. witness10.adapt11.rumour12.influence13.cover14.integrity16.reputation

Crosswords

Down 1. contact 3. recluse 4. regard 6. claim 7. publicise 8. stardom 9. wangle 15.tough

Julia Roberts

After the traineeship Julia Roberts made her first screen appearance in 1987 in one of the episodes in a detective series.

The director Herbert Ross singled out her acting and a stunning smile and gave her a lead role in the film “Steel Magnolias” adapted from the novel with the same title.

The film was released in 1989 and earned her the first award.

Julia Roberts

Her roles in classic romantic comedies made her a household name. Many critics regarded her as a lead American actress.

However, in 2002 she withdrew from the limelight and didn’t often appear in public which gave rise to various rumours.