1. Superhero projects – audience research

2. Audience research activities All answers are to be word-processed initially Then convert answers into a Powerpoint presentation Bring the presentation to class on a memory stick

3. Social class

4. Audience data research exercise Using the information provided from the UK Film Council’s Yearbook for 2009, answer the following questions: Gender What types of films / characters does the data suggest that men prefer? What types of films / characters does the data suggest that women prefer? Why do you think that Harry Potter appeals to men and women virtually equally? Age What types of films do 7-14 year olds like? What types of films do 15-24 year olds like? Can you identify any similarities in tastes between the two age groups? Social groups What social groups should be aiming to get your film watched by?

5. Superhero films past & future – audience research For each of the films in the link below, answer this question: Overall, what does the audience feedback about this film suggest what audeinces like about it? http://www.imdb.com/list/DI0lncbKbZg/ Forthcoming attractions – Thor / Iron Man 3 / The Avengers / Batman Redemption / Captain America / Green Lantern / Kick Ass 2 / X-Men: First Class What are audiences saying about these forthcoming films? Summarise for each film Go to www.imdb.com