The document outlines the process of developing and releasing a motion picture from start to finish. It discusses how ideas are pitched and scripts are developed through multiple drafts. Production involves filming with a director, actors, and crew. Post-production includes editing, visual effects, and sound work. Test screenings gather audience feedback. Marketing then launches with trailers, posters, and advertising leading up to the opening weekend where box office projections are reported.

1. The World of Motion Pictures

6. The Development Process

7. The Producer The Director The Actors

9. Production Weeks to Months

15. The Film is Finished The Marketing Begins

24. Opening Day

25. Opening Weekend Friday As early as 11:00 am the distribution department is making projections based on east coast matinees Sunday The studio reports to the press what people thought based on exit studies conducted in the field Monday The press reports the Saturday estimates and the studio gets the final Sunday box office and reports the official numbers Tuesday The press reports the final box office numbers and sometimes noting overly optimistic or overly pessimistic estimates previously reported

29. Movie Trailers

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