AICE Media Studies AS Level Case Study Worksheet

 

Date: __2-24-25____________
Case Study Title: _________case study gladiator 2  _______________


1. Media Product Overview

  • Title of Media Product: ______gladiator 2 ___________________________________
  • Type (Film, TV Show, Magazine, Video Game, etc.): ______film_______
  • Release Year: ______2024________
  • Production Company: ______ Scott free productions ____________________________________
  • Distribution Company: __paramount Pictures  ________________________________________
  • Target Audience (age, gender, interests, etc.): _____ 18+ action __________________
  • Brief Summary (3-5 sentences):  Lucius is taken prisoner and his wife was killed. He is trained to be a gladiator and he becomes one of the best just as his father was. He later finds his mother who  he was separated from when he was young.  

 



2. Industry Context

  • Budget & Box Office (if applicable): ________310 million_________________________
  • Marketing Strategies Used: ________trailers ________________________________
  • Platforms Released On (theatrical, streaming, DVD, etc.): ____prime video Paramount+____________
  • Regulatory Bodies Involved (BBFC, MPAA, ASA, etc.): _____ASA___________
  • Awards/Nominations (if any): ___golden globe satalight award ______ __

3. Representation

  • How are different social groups represented (gender, race, class, etc.)?

The poor working class that are are treated badly and the rich powerful people who are treated with respect


  • Are there any stereotypes or counter-stereotypes present?

The 2 greats people of power are the 2 bad guys


  • Does this media product challenge or reinforce dominant ideologies? Explain.

Yes because there are very rich people of power in charge of the empire

 

4. Media Language

  • Key Visual Codes (camera work, mise-en-scène, color, etc.):

Uses sets lighting props costumes and actors


  • Key Technical Codes (editing, sound, lighting, etc.):

Different lighting sound effects and editing when into this show


  • How do these elements create meaning for the audience?

It sets the mood and gives more info in the film


5. Audience Reception

  • How was this media product received by audiences? (Reviews, ratings, feedback, etc.)

2.8 stars



  • Did different audience groups respond differently? Explain.

Girls and older people voted it a lower rating then younger men did


  • How does this media product engage its audience (interactive elements, fan culture, social media, etc.)?

There are many plot twist to keep people interested  


6. Theoretical Perspectives

  • Which media theories apply to this case study? (e.g., Uses and Gratifications, Hypodermic Needle, Propp’s Character Theory, etc.)

Culvation theory


  • How do these theories help analyze media products?

Helps let the viewers create their own decision of the film


7. Conclusion

  • Summarize the significance of this media product in the media industry.

Depiction of romes culture


  • Personal reflections: What did you find most interesting or surprising?

I found the 2.8 rating surprising because I thought the show would have been rated higher then 2.8



 

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