Q5 IDENTIFIED PROBLEMS - FEW BRITISH SUPER HEROES
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John Storm and Dan Hawk, at the helm of the Elizabeth Swann, discover they have no way to make it in the book or film world, but discover they make excellent comic characters, ideal for publication as graphic novels.
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authors, representing less of a risk to film companies, who cannot afford to make films that bomb. Explaining why there are so many remakes. There is much less risk
making another Spiderman,
Batman,
Superman, Jurassic remake, Indiana Jones, etc. Typically, a producer would buy the rights to an established author. As in Cubby
Broccoli buying the right to Ian Flemming's books to create the Bond 007 franchise.
In effect, buying into an existing audience. So, lessening the chance of
failure. But even so, recent Bond films reveal a trend. Casino Royale 2006: $150 million vs $616.5 million box
office (good). Skyfall 2012: $200 million vs $1.109 billion box office
(better). No Time To Die 2021: $300 vs $774.2 million box office (disappointing), indicating
that even with Daniel Craig as the lead, 007 can lose his fizz, and can be
overplayed.
How then to fill that gap? Given, that our literary skills are not special enough to get noticed on prose quality alone - as a good read for readers (maybe). From our reading of what makes good box office in the film world, and looking at the figures, the proposed John Storm franchise could be as successful as Indiana Jones, or the Mummy trilogies. If they are appropriately cast, and treated. Studios, directors, producers and actors constitute the market we are aimed at, via the comic market.
5C. In the movie making business, there is a shortage of original stories, leading to regurgitation of existing franchises, at decreasing intervals, as studio executives come under more pressure to provide passable entertainment, to an audience hungry for visual and audible stimulation. Undoubtedly, Hollywood leads the world in technological excellence, acting like a honey pot where successful directors and producers congregate. But the UK also has a number of Studios that could fill the void left by a risk adverse film world, provided that a choice of genre is made, that stands a fair chance of success at the box office. Jameson Hunter Ltd., is looking for a way to break into the film world, against traditional barriers, that tend to slow the adoption of budding creatives. Such as book adaptations, that presumes a lifelong career as an author, and good circulation, before the giants decide to risk careers on a production. One or two box office failures will typically close doors to actors and directors, for some time. Making those in the hot seat, understandably nervous in the risk department.
5D. The UK is markedly under represented in the super hero genre. Arguably, only James Bond survives as a remnant of the Medieval Knights of old, the original combat superstars with a code of honour, such as Lancelot and the legendary King Arthur. Robin Hood, also comes under this banner, armed with his unnatural ability with a bow and arrow. A kind of super natural power, or skill. But demonstrably, Robin Hood films no longer command good box office.
John Storm is a hybrid character. A new breed of Knight, fighting to protect the natural world and the archaeology that defines man's development, from Tanzania, to the Moon and beyond. He is a cross between 007, Indiana Jones and Benjamin Gates (National Treasure).
CREATIVE CATALYSTS 2023 - 'JOHNNY24' - APPLICATION NO: 10068222
DCMS £30,000 GROWTH INNOVATE UK DCMS £50,000 CATALYST INNOVATE UK
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