Shang-Chi

Question 1

When was is released?

Answer 1

2021 into cinemas

Question 2

Example of the cast?

Answer 2

Simu Liu (Barbie), Tony Leung, Awakafina, Michelle Yeoh

Question 2

Significance of the day released?

Answer 2

Labor Day Weekend, people would have time to go and see it, released same time as global race inequality, stopping Asian hate

Question 3

Representation?

Answer 3

First Asian-led MCU movie, trying to fix the lack of diversity in the franchise

Question 4

Asian iconography?

Answer 4

Dragons, bamboo forests, temples, lion dances

Question 4

Protagonist?

Answer 4

Shang-Chi, heroic and emotionally available protagonist

Question 4

How many cinemas in the UK was it released into?

Answer 4

4200

Question 5

How long was it in the cinema?

Answer 5

45 days, then released onto Disney Plus

Question 6

Who directed?

Answer 6

Destin Daniel Cretton - Australian/Japanese

Question 7

Which number Marvel movie was it?

Answer 7

25th

Question 7

Significance of being part of a franchise?

Answer 7

Already established fan-base, audience would already know story from comics, pressure to make it relate to Stan Lee’s writing

Question 8

Why was the film banned in China?

Answer 8

Chinese Government felt it didn’t accurately represent their culture

Question 9

When did Disney buy Marvel?

Answer 9

2009, due to the success of Iron Man

Question 10

Budget?

Answer 10

200 million

Question 11

How did Australia assist in production?

Answer 11

The government loaned 24 million due to the filming taking place there

Question 12

What genre of martial arts is in the movie?

Answer 12

Wuxia

Question 13

Who was in charge of martial arts?

Answer 13

Jackie Chan and Brad Allen, wrote them and were inspired by Bruce Lee

Question 14

Profit made?

Answer 14

432 million

Question 14

Characteristics of the trailer?

Answer 14

Aimed at young aduts/teens, no showing of the filmmaking process, fast pace, editing and background music to match, selected quotes, date of release announced

Question 15

What does making a profit mean for the movie?

Answer 15

Very successful so could be able to get a sequel

Question 16

Success with the box office?

Answer 16

Highest box office during the pandemic, even though filming was delayed due to Covid-19

Question 16

Example of a licensing deal made?

Answer 16

Disney allowed Sony to take control of the DVDs due to their control over Blu-ray

Question 17

Age rating?

Answer 17

12A due to the moderate violence and language

Question 18

Marketing examples?

Answer 18

Trailer released on social media, themepark character appearance, clothes, LEGO and toys

Question 19

Collaboration examples?

Answer 19

Microsoft and BMW (the cars were in the movie)