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Warner Brothers
This interesting link leads to a site which takes you through the history of Warner Brothers in detail, from where it all started on a piece of farmland in 1926, to when the buissness was "booming" in the 1930's which was when Warner Brothers built nine soundstages which are still in use today.
Chairman and CEO: Barry M. Meyer
President and COO: Alan F. Horn
EVP and CFO: Edward A. Romano
An American Producer of film and television entertainment. Warner Brothers Studios was founded in 1918 and Warner Brothers Pictures 1923 by Jack Warner, Harry Warner, Albert Warner and Sam Warner.
Pre Production
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Born 22 May 1859 in Edinburgh (Scotland) wrote the famous stories of Sherlock Holmes who has become a famous British figure. He wrote novels and poetry. He based the character Sherlock Holmes on his university teacher, Doyle began writing his stories during the slow hours at his Medical Practice in 1 Bush Villas (Elm Grove) the practice was not very successfull so he wrote his novels and stories during this time.
Died 7 July 1930 age 71
A Hunting Morning
By Arthur Conan Doyle
Put the saddle on the mare,
For the wet winds blow;
There's winter in the air,
And autumn all below.
For the red leaves are flying
And the red bracken dying,
And the red fox lying
Where the oziers grow.
Put the bridle on the mare,
For my blood runs chill;
And my heart, it is there,
On the heather-tufted hill,
With the gray skies o'er us,
And the long-drawn chorus
Of a running pack before us
From the find to the kill.
Then lead round the mare,
For it's time that we began,
And away with thought and care,
Save to live and be a man,
While the keen air is blowing,
And the huntsman holloing,
And the black mare going
As the black mare can.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes was a television show which aired in 1984-1994 It was produced by a British television company Granada Television.
Jeremy Brett starred as Sherlock Holmes bringing a unique portrayal of him.
From the 60 stories made by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 42 were adapted into the show.
Sherlock Holmes Museum
In 1990 a museum dedicated to Sherlock Holmes was made, it is a non profit organisation. Visitors can step into the house which Sherlock Holmes occupied with his partner Doctor Watson it is set on the address Conan Doyle wrote. However there have been disagreements with the museum as Dame Jean Conan Doyle didnt want her fathers character to be thought of as a real person, she refused the offer to have a room made in the house dedicated to her father.
From the poster there is a resemblance to the movies style for the title. The whole name hasn't been used only 'Sherlock' this could show how the series has been modernised.
An updated version from Conan Doyle's stories the first series it aired on the BBC in 2009 the second series aired in 2011. The show recieved a BAFTA award in 2011 for best drama series. There has been a total of sic episodes during this time.
Production
Director- Guy Ritchie
Producers- Joel Silver
Lionel Wigram
Susan Downey
Dan Lin
Written- Kieran Mulroney
Michele Mulroney
Characters Based by- Arthur Conan Doyle
Starring -Robert Downey, Jr.
Jude Law
Noomi Rapace
Jared Harris
Stephen Fry
Kelly Reilly
Rachel McAdams
Music- Hans Zimmer
Cinematography- Philippe Rousselot
Editing- James Herbert
Studio- Village Roadshow
Pictures
Silver Pictures
Distributor- Warner Bros. Pictures
Release date-16 December 2011
Running time-129 minutes
Country- United Kingdom
United States
Language English
Budget $125 million
Box office $509,717,354
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows scored high in the US and Canada box office and on the opening day making $14.6 million, down from the opening day gross of the original film ($24.6 million).In the U.K. the film made a total of £3.83m over a three-day period. Compared to the £3.08m in two days of the first film. But a slow weekend of takings the film achieved $39.6 million in North America, leading the box office but earning much less than the opening weekend of the first film ($62.3 million). The film made $14.6 million in other countries.
Since 15 February 2012 the film has earned $184,599,568 (United States & Canada) $320,000,000 (from other countries) and a worldwide total of $504,599,568
Behind the scenes
Part 1
-Watch the opening fight scene and the props used in the shots.
-The fortune telling scene which also includes part of the fight scene in the club.
Part 2
-Includes moments of the actors talking to the director.
-The most action based scene set in the woods, see the fight scene shot and replayed watching from the different angles.
-See the dramatic ending with Holmes and Moriarty.
Soundtracks by Hans Zimmer
This is the main soundtrack which is most recognised in the film and trailerit was also used in the first film in the credits.
This is similar to the main soundtrack, the strong use of violins coresponds itself to to Sherlock Holmes who is known for playing a violin
Poster's
The posters were carefully produced, the images used corispond well with
the style of the film. In this poster editing has been done Sherlock Holmes's
eyes are enhanced to connect with the public. The editing to the eyes relate
to the second trailer "Everything, that is my curse" the eyes are his tools in
the film as he uses his eyes and captures every detail in his observations.
The low contrast in the background make Holmes stand out, the Eiffel Tower
gives a hint to the audience of where his next case will take him. The silver gun
in his hand shows he is at a new leval of violence as in the previous film he didnt
use a gun, this shows a development of the character.
The title is located on the bottom of the poster as the photo is the main atraction, the use of block font adds a dramatic effect on the poster the colours used also relate to the time the film is set when metal was the most popular material. Only "SHERLOCK HOLMES" is in a large font as this will make the public notice the poster as it is a reconizable name. The release date is in a smaller font but is in a different colour this adds to the poster to be noticed.
Editing has also been done to Watson's eyes making them stand out this relates to the second trailer when Holmes says to Watson
"You know my methods". This also represents their close bond and how it has become strongerin the sequal.
The side angle which he stands could suggest he is prepared for battle with weapons in his hands. Watson wears gloves this adds to his upper class image, on the other hand they will help him when he fights as this gives him more grip. The smart clothing he wears shows his class.
The same bold lettering is used in the title creating an impact and the red lettering for the release date is very eye catching.
The only Female poster her clothing shows her class and her character as a gypsy the colour of her dress is dark but with rich tones similar to Holmes's vest. The daggers in her hands show she is not a damsil in destress but that she is a strong women, her choice of weapon is simple but takes a very skilled person to use while Holmes uses a gun and Watson uses what appears to be a sword, the gypsy is obviously the character with a steady hand. The daggers could represent how confident she is as the use of daggers means being closer to the target in comparrison to a sword and gun.
The title is the same as the previous posters all saying "SHERLOCK HOLMES" this is the name of the film but can represent what side the character is with.
This poster shows the villian in the movie, the position of his hads supports this theory as this is the common hand expression for a plan developing mainly used for villians. His choice of clothing shows his class and he is the only character so far who wears a top hat a symbol of a very high class. Not much editing has been done to his eyes compared to the previous posters of the 'good' characters this could also support the fact he is the evil character.
The background chosen is a significant location for Moriaty as this is the last location he is in. Also this is the final location for the heros before the ending of the film. This mansion represents Moriarty's power and his leval of class.
The main title is not used in Moriaty's poster this could suggest the separation of class and that Moriarty is Sherlock Holmes's rival.
Exhibition
A positive review of the film, parts of the plot are mentioned. A negative reaction to Noomi Rapace
A review of the film by Shubha Shetty Saha, mentions the number of fight scenes pulls you away from the main plot on the other hand he includes that the 19th century London design is "amasing" but moves on to say there is so much to throw you off from the plot.
A interview with the main characters of the film we hear from their point of view about the film/ production with added clips from the film.
Distribution
Distributed by Warner Brothers, a few months during the films time in the cinema Warner Brothers announced that there is a first draft to a Sherlock Holmes 3, not much is known about this news apart from Drew Pearce is in the process of writing a script
Official trailer to the film, the music corispondes to the action scences used, the first appearence of Sherlock Holmes the music changes to an up beat tune welcoming him back to the audience. The ring sound used as Holmes winks shows the charm side while the ending to the trailer relates to the partnership between Watson and Holmes also the comedy in the first movie.
This trailer is much longer than the first trailer this is to show the audience more about the film, it doesn't reveal much of the plot only the action scenes are shown with more special effects clips.
To promote the release of Sherlock Holmes A Game of Shadows, the Baker Street underground was re-tiled including tiles made specificaly to advertise the film.
To promote the first film, was life sized figures were made of Robert Dowey and placed on platforms in the Baker Street underground.
Propaganda posters were used in a form of communication aimed to influence the public, mainly known for it's use during WW2. These poster here were made in relation to Sherlock Holmes.
Pre Production
Michel Hazanavicius director of The Artist worked on other films and television shows all of which were based in France. Michel Hazanavicius wanted to make a scielent film however due to the success of his previous films producers expressed an interest to the idea.
Michel Hazanavicius did extensive research about scilent films and 1920s Hollywood he decided to do melodrama, as he beilieved the most successful scilent films were melodramatic. Hazanavicius research techniques to make his film successfull with little use of intertitles. The whole screenplay took four months to write.
Production
Directed by: Michel Hazanavicius
Produced by: Thomas Langmann
Written by: Michel Hazanavicius
Starring: Jean Dujardin
Bérénice Bejo
Music by: Ludovic Bource
Cinematography: Guillaume Schiffman
Editing by: Anne-Sophie Bion
Michel Hazanavicius
Studio: La Petite Reine
ARP Sélection
Distributed by: Warner Bros. (France)
The Weinstein Company (US)
Entertainment Film Distributors (UK)
Release date: 15 May 2011 (Cannes Film Festival)
12 October 2011 (France)
Running time: 100 minutes
Country: France
Language: Silent English intertitles
Budget: $15 million
Box office: $76,451,962
The Artist was filmed within thirty-five days mainly filmed in Los Angeles for seven weeks.
Behind The Scenes
Both clips show the making of the artist this includes how the tape dancing scenes were shot and thepreparation for scenes. Jean Dujardin speaks about the psychological side to which his character faces. The interviews are all in French being that the cast are from France.
The black and white theme of the film is supported by the poster used, the increased shadow used on the figures gives a dramatic effect similar to the style of other black and white films during the years.
Clips
Take A Bow
The Accidental Photo
Duo Tap Dancing
Exhibution
The film has recieved and has been nominated for many awards, it set the record of being nominated for 6 Golden Globes in 2011 but recieved 3 of those awards, on the 65th British Academy Film Awards The Artist won 7 awards, on the 84th Academy Awards the film recieved 10 niminations and walking away with 5.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2011/dec/22/the-artist-film-review
A positive review of the film, a rating of five stars recomending to every generation, with the use of black and white makes the film take the audience on a trip through time to when this type of film was popular. The dancing scenes were perfectly entertaining and with the added comedy between a small dog and his owner brings scilent humour.
Distribution
Official trailer 1
Shows main moments of the film, the encounter between the main male and female characters. Doesn't show how the audience can watch the film seeing as it is a scilent film it brings a part of history to our new technological time, the public will be more interested to see what watching a scilent movie was like this increases the attension. Only one trailer was made.
.Release date 15 May 2011 (Cannes Film Festival)
12 October 2011 (France)
.Running time 100 minutes
.Country France
.Language Silent English intertitles
Entertainment Film Distributors
Founded in 1978 by Nigel Green, a British distributor for independent films. Among the many films the company have distributed films such as Teen Wolf, The Lord of The Rings, The Inbetweeners Movie and The Artist have stood out the most claiming awards during their time.