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Types of films Summit Ent. make

Summit Entertainment-Summit Entertainment is an American film studio with its headquarters located in Universal City, California. It has international offices in London.-Summit Entertainment was originally founded in 1991 to handle film sales in foreign countries but began producing and co-financing films in 1995.-’American Pie’ was Summits first success as it was distributed out of English speaking countries by the company.-The Twilight films remain the Companies top box office earners.-The company have earned $2,800, 125,195 (approx.) in total.- On average, each film earns a Total gross of $53,875,005.-Summit Entertainment have Distributed to the UK, France, Canada, Spain, Australia/ NewZealand, Nordic, Brazil, Colombia And Scandinavia.-On January 13, 2012, Lions Gateacquired Summit for £412.5m which allowed them the rights to Twilight and their other collection of films.

Target Audiences

Teenagers

Children

Adults

Elderly

- The Twilight Saga- Step up: Revolution- Warm Bodies- The Perks of being a Wallflower- Bandslam

- Furry Vengeance - Astro Boy

- The Hurt Locker- Remember Me- Man on a ledge

Summit Entertainment distribute to a number of countries worldwide including:-UK-Spain-France-Canada-Brazil-Scandinavia -Australia

Summit Entertainment produce films suitable for their target audience and the countries where their film will be distributed to. Summit Entertainment have, recently, produced film targeted at teenagers/young adults due to popularity of certain themes, novels and actors.

THE

SAGA

The ‘Twilight Saga’ consists of a set of five films based on the four novels by Stephenie Meyer. The storyline begins following the life of Bella Swan, a 17 year old who moves to the town of Forks, Washington to live with her father- Chief Charlie Swan. Once enrolled in Forks High School, Bella becomes infatuated with the Cullen family- Edward in particular. Her helpless curiosity leads her to unravelling secrets behind the family as she learns that the world is not what it seems. The following books continue the story of Bella and her vampire boyfriend Edward Cullen.

Stephenie Meyer first sold the rights to Twilight to Paramount Pictures but their development and changes to key characters and events led her to move the rights to Summit Entertainment.

MERCHANDISEThe Twilight franchise has earned a total of £395,000,000 through merchandising alone. Their range of products is aimed mostly at young-adult females who are fans of the novels and films. Their merchandise includes:• Apps• Games ( board, video and puzzle)• Collectable cards and action figures• Soundtracks• Clothing• Stationary• Accessories