AN INTRO for SPECTRE

1. Film industry: Case study 1
SPECTRE (MENDES, 2015)

2. INFORMATION ABOUT SPECTRE
Storyline
A cryptic message from the past sends James Bond on a rogue mission to Mexico City and eventually Rome, where he meets Lucia, the
beautiful and forbidden widow of an infamous criminal. Bond infiltrates a secret meeting and uncovers the existence of the sinister
organisation known as SPECTRE. Meanwhile back in London, Max Denbigh, the new head of the Centre of National Security, questions
Bond's actions and challenges the relevance of MI6 led by M. Bond covertly enlists Moneypenny and Q to help him seek out Madeleine
Swann, the daughter of his old nemesis Mr White, who may hold the clue to untangling the web of SPECTRE. As the daughter of the
assassin, she understands Bond in a way most others cannot. As Bond ventures towards the heart of SPECTRE, he learns a chilling
connection between himself and the enemy he seeks.
Details
Official Sites: 007 [United States] | Official Facebook
Country: USA | UK
Language: English
Release Date: 26 October 2015 (UK)
Also Known As: Bond24
Filming Locations: Oujda, Morocco
Company Credits
Production Co: B24, Columbia Pictures, Danjaq
Technical Specs
Runtime: 150 min
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital | Datasat | Dolby Atmos | SDDS | Auro 11.1 | 12-
Track Digital Sound (IMAX 12 track)
Colour: Colour
Aspect Ratio: 2.35 : 1

3. Official Website
LINK TO WEBSITE for SPECTRE
The website shows the latest new about the film and has options to links of social networks and
different aspects for the film. Eg: Blue ray and DVD announcements

4. Social Networking sites
Ellie Goulding was initially thought to be the theme song
singer due to posts she posted on her Instagram with
caption like ‘‘So excited to announce that I am the next
James Bond x.’ However for whatever the reason she was
replaced by Sam smith as photographs was taken of him
wearing the James Bond ‘Spectre’ ring which eventually
led to him admitting it through his twitter account . (image
top right.)
Personally I found
out about spectre
through seeing short
clips of filming on the
river Thames by
bypasses whom seen
the action in person
and uploaded the
footage on the
‘London’ story
snapchat.
Different pages are uploading any
amount of information they hear
about or find about the film spectre,
for example we are told A big chunk
of the reported $300 million budget
for the new 007 film went towards
Jaguars, Land Rovers and Aston
Martins crashed
in the chase scenes.
Also Sam smith has tweeted the single which he has done
the James bond film tune which has over half a million
views in 18 hours

5. Viral Marketing
SPECTRE posted a teaser trailer 6 months before the film
was released this led to millions of people starting to talk
about the film and many bond fans started to get excited
about this.
Heineken has kicked off its ad for Bond film Spectre,
featuring actor Daniel Craig in a high speed boat chase.
The ad launched today on Facebook and will be shown on
TV and cinema screens worldwide from tomorrow. It is
the only sponsor ad to feature the actor.

6. Fan/Film sites
Sky news article about the new Spectre theme song
Sam Smith Reveals Spectre Theme Song Title
The 23-year-old says taking on the Bond theme is a career highlight, as producers say it is one of
the greatest of all time.
Irish Independent article
about the advance box office for Spectre to open two months before film release.
The independent review
Of facts they have learnt from the trailer of Spectre
Slash film website of review by Angie Han
Rotten Tomatoes pre-ratings
IMD pre information
Talks about how the new spectre film will be the longest one at record. Also
includes on how you can get an unlimited pass of viewing spectre