Essays about: "blockbuster"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 essays containing the word blockbuster.

  1. 1. The Spectacle of the Alien/Migrant An exploration through Hollywood Science fiction and Horror Movies before and after 9/11

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Filmvetenskap

    Author : Jonathan Cardenas; [2021]
    Keywords : science-fiction; horror; blockbuster; representation; alien; the other; myth; immigration; migrant; Hollywood; orientalism; Cultural Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis aims at addressing the question of the representation of the Other within current dominant visual media. The Other, in the context of this thesis, refers to any minority community group identified as different from a certain dominant norm; depending on the context it could correspond to groups such as Women, Afro-Americans or Arabs. READ MORE

  3. 2. From Low Budget to Big Business : Releasing Strategies for Indeoendent Films and Industry Division

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Filmvetenskap

    Author : Jelena Ivanisevic Paunovic; [2019]
    Keywords : independent production; low budget film; Oscar; auteur film; female producer; film industry; Christine Vachon; Boy s Don t Cry;

    Abstract : The objective of this thesis is observing the process of launching the small independent movie in the context of big film industry and its hegemony. We will observe the differences between low budget, independent, the auteur film and well known ’blockbuster' entertainment cinema products. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Intersections of Wakanda : Aspects of intersectionality as presented in the Marvel blockbuster Black Panther

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)

    Author : Drilon Behrami; [2019]
    Keywords : Intersectionality; Black Panther; Relations of Power; Oppression; Discrimination; Upper Secondary School; English 7; EFL classroom;

    Abstract : The following essay analyzes Marvel blockbuster Black Panther with an intersectional lens, discussing relations of power, oppression and discrimination through the fictive society of Wakanda. The findings present similar factors of intersectionality to that of most western societies, with gender, sexuality, aptitude and tribal affiliations as the main factors of identity. READ MORE

  5. 4. End of a blockbuster? – Preventing evergreening of pharmaceutical patents under EU competition law

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Maria Dürnel; [2017]
    Keywords : EU competition law; EU law; Article 102 TFEU; abuse of dominant position; evergreening; patent law; patent strategies; patents; pharmaceuticals; pharmaceutical industry; pharmaceutical sector inquiry; market definition; blockbuster drugs; generic competition; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The pharmaceutical industry is dependent on the granting of patents. Patents make it possible for pharmaceutical companies to invest in the necessary R&D to bring new drugs to the market. This benefits consumers and the health care sector at large. READ MORE

  6. 5. Counting Your Chickens Before They Hatch - How to Manage Rapid Venture Growth Ensuing from “Blockbuster” Crowdfunding Campaigns

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Julia Beyer; Simon Schoen; [2017]
    Keywords : Reward-based Crowdfunding; Kickstarter; New Ventures; Rapid Venture Growth; Growth Management; Strategic Management.; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Research Problem:​ While research on rapid venture growth has mostly focused on high-growth firms in later stages of development, the topic has become increasingly important to understand for new ventures as well. With the establishment of crowdfunding as an alternative source of financing, companies have access to tools that enable quick expansion of their marketing, funding and distribution capabilities that can speedily result in phases of rapid venture growth. READ MORE