British Cinema - Shaun of the Dead

What yeat was the film released in the UK?

• Shaun of the Dead was released on the 9th April 2004

What year was the film released internationally?

• 24th September 2004 (US)
   - It was available worldwide by July 2005

What genre would you consider this film?

• I would consider this film as being a hybrid genre of a combined horror and comedy

Did this film cater to an increase in the popularity of this genre or was it trailblazing?

Who directed the film?

• Edgar Wright

Who was the producer of the film?

• Nira Park

Are all of the above british citiezens?

• Yes, both the producer and director are british citizens. Wright and Park have also work on 'Hot Fuzz' together.

Which production companies were involved in the film and where are they based?

• Working Titles Films - UK
• Studio Canal - France
• WT2 Productions - UK
• Big Talk Productions - UK
• InsideTrack 2 - UK
• FilmFour - UK

Who funded the film?

• Original Screenplay

Which studio was the film made in? Is this a British studio?

• The film was made in Ealing stuidos which is based in Ealing, London 

• The film was also filmed on many different locations in London:
  - Archway
  - Deptford
  - East Finchley
  - Hampstead
  - Highgate
  - Hornsey
  - Monson Road (Pub exterior of The Winchester)
  - Muswell Hill
  - North Finchley (Shaun's retail outlet)
  - Weston Park

How was th film publacised in the UK?

Was the film marketed in terms of the stars in the film?

Are there any international stars in the film?

How was the film marketed internationally?

Was the film a success internationally?

What were the opening weekend figures for the in the UK?

• Shaun of the Dead took £1.6 million in its first weekend in 307 cinema in the UK. By mid May the film had netted £6.4million.

When did the film open in the UK?

• 29th March 2004 (Premier)

Which companies distributed this film in the UK?

• United International Pictures (UIP) (2004) (UK) (theatrical)
• Universal Home Entertainment (2004) (UK) (DVD)

 Which companies distributed this film internationally?

• Focus Features (2004) (USA) (theatrical)
• Mars Distribution (2005) (France) (theatrical)
• NFP Distribution (2004) (Germany) (theatrical)
• Neue Filmproduktion (2004) (Germany) (theatrical)
• Odeon Films (2004) (Canada) (theatrical)
• Premium Cine (2004) (Spain) (theatrical)
• Rogue Pictures (2004) (USA) (theatrical)
• United International Pictures (UIP) (2004) (Switzerland) (theatrical)
• United International Pictures (UIP) (2004) (Italy) (theatrical)
• United International Pictures (UIP) (2004) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
• Alliance Atlantis Home Video (2004) (Canada) (DVD)
• Argentina Video Home (2004) (Argentina) (DVD)
• Argentina Video Home (2004) (Argentina) (VHS)
• RTL Entertainment (2007) (Netherlands) (TV) (first national airing) (RTL7)
• United International Pictures (UIP) (2004) (Argentina) (all media)
• Universal Home Entertainment (2004) (USA) (DVD)
• Universal Home Video (2004) (Brazil) (DVD)
• Universal Home Video (2004) (Brazil) (VHS)
• Universal Pictures Benelux (2004) (Netherlands) (DVD) (VHS)
• Universal Pictures Benelux (2008) (Netherlands) (DVD)
• Universal Pictures Findland Oy (2004) (Finland) (DVD)
• Universal Pictures Findland Oy (2004) (Finland) (VHS)
• Universal Pictures (2005) (Germany) (DVD)
• Universal Studios Home Entertainment(2009) (USA) (DVD) (Blu-ray)

How did the producers attract an audience to this film?