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1. Audience
Film Websites: Some films might have their own website to help sell there media
products or other merchandise eg; games and toys. They will also show trailers for
the film and maybe some sneak peaks. The audience also might be able to connect
with the website, by adding links to the moves youtube channel or social media
accounts.
Youtube Comments: After watching the film trailer or indeed the film, the audience
might leave a comment on the video of the trailer to discuss what they think of the
film. This might include a reviews or a recommendation. However if you want to
hear a little more about the film before you pay to watch it you might want to
consider another website because Youtube comments might have spoilers in them.
Twitter/Facebook Pages: Facebook pages are used so the audience can interact
with each other to discuss the film. It can be used by the producers to publish
information about the film also can use it. Twitter can be used to help connect with
the audience as well by using hash-tags and a twitter page. The hash-tag is away of
spreading the word about the film, once you click on the hash-tag you can find out
what everyone is saying about the film. The page can be used to tweet out important
things like the release data or hyperlinks to the trailer
Fan Sites: Fan sites are a way for the hardcore fans to converse about the film. It is a
way for all the film fanatics to stay connected. The website may also start talking
about rumours to a sequel. If the company are making a sequel, fan sites are a good
way to start a buzz for your film.
Reaction Videos: Reaction videos can be found on a Youtube channel called ‘React’.
On this channel there can be videos of; elders, teens and kids reacting to trailers as
well as other stuff. Reaction videos are can be good for the company producing the
film. If a successful Youtube channel makes a positive video about their trailer, the
audience for that channel might decide to go to the film based on the reaction video.