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INDUSTRY CONTEXT- STRANGER THINGS (2016) Flashcards

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When was the show released?

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July 2016

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Who were the key production figures behind the series?

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  1. 21 Lapse Entertainment- partnered with Netflix to create the show (funding)
  2. Money Massacre Productions- ownded by the Duffer Brothers
  3. Duffer Brothers- Creators, writers, show runners, producers
  4. Netflix- financed, distributed and marketed the show.
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Why was the partnership with Netflix so important? What did it allow?

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  1. Flexibility with episode lengths- doesn’t have to follow traditional US TV 22 episode format. Gives the show a cinematic quality.
  2. Integrate series with product placements to generate extra funds vs ad breaks. Facilitates continuity,binge watching, extra profit
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How long is episode 1?

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50 minutes (cinematic quality/effect)

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What are some key features of Netflix that enabled the series to maximise profit?

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  1. Simultaneous release model.
  2. Serialised format.
  3. Subscription-based access.
  4. International availability.
  5. No schedules/ watershed.
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What is a simutaenous-release model? and why does it help maximise profit?

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  • All episodes were released at the same time,
  • Facilitates binge-watching, minimises risk of piracy.
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What is subcription-based access? and how does it maximise profits?

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  • Only available to netflix subscribers.
  • Flagship show-key for drawing and retaining subscribers.

Makes the show seem exclusive due to its limited availability on other streaming platforms

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What is a serialised format? How does it maximise profit?

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*The shows suspensful cliffhangers and interconnected episodes- made it ideal for streaming. (where audiences prefer continious watching)
* Also audiences are free to watch at their own pace.
* Appeals to different audiences

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What is international availability? How does it maximise profit?

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  • Netflix’s global reach (190 countries) allowed ST to reach diverse, global audiences simutaneously upon release.
  • Subtitles + dubbed versions make the show accessible to non-english speakers (broadens appeal)
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How does a lack of schedules and watershed maximise profit?

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  • Anyone can watch the show at anytime of day- flexible
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Who directed Stranger Things?

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  • The Duffer Brothers
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How did the directors of the show’s personal context affect the directorial style of the show?

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  • They grew up in the 80s and took alot of inspiration from this decade.
  • Inspired by directors such as Spielberg and M Night Shyamalan focused on sci-fi and paranormal activity.
  • Inspired by authors such as Steven King. Actually used his iconic font in their pitching document to highlight intended style.
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What vision did 21 Lapse Entertainment have for the show?

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  • Wanted to create most of the special effects ‘in camera’ to cultivate a vintage, exciting feel.
  • Translated into a reliance on: Animatronics, SFX makeup, costumes.
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What genre is the show? How does this minimise risks and maximise profits?

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  • Hybrid genre- combines sci-fi, horror, coming-of-age drama = ensures broad appeal.
  • Sci-fi= low risk due to popularity.
  • Genre based formating= pre-promise audience satisfaction.
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What was the budget of the show?

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*48 Million - season 1

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What role did the high budget have on the show’s success?

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  • Facilitated big set pieces and diverse filming locations.
  • Casting of famous actors, thus attracting their pre-sold audiences.
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Does the show have star power?

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  • Casted famous actors, recognisable from their iconic films in the 80s like:
  • Mathew Modine
  • Winona Ryder

Attracts their presold fans helping the marketing of the show

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How is Stranger Things regulated?

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  • Regulated internally by Netflix via age ratings and content warnings and parental controls
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What does Netflix self-regulation enable the show-runners to do?

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  • Get away with using horror iconography, dark themes, whilst centering children in the narrative
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What is Stranger Things rated on netflix and why?

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  • Age rating- 16
    1. Violence
    2. Language
    3. Horror
    4. Substance abuse
    5. Mature themes

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