Major movie studios

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/major-movie-studios

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the technological integration?Studios heavily invest in CGI, digital filmmaking, and advanced sound technologies
2. What is the intellectual property (IP) dominance?Focus on developing and leveraging established franchises and characters across multiple media
3. What are movie studios and why are they called 'dream factories'?Movie studios are big companies that make, show, and sell films. They are called "dream factories" because they turn stories into movies that people can watch and enjoy.
4. How did movie studios change from the early 1900s to today?In the early 1900s many small producers made films. Later, a few big studios like Paramount and Warner Bros. grew to control making, showing, and selling movies, and today they use digital tools and special effects to create amazing stories.

Vertical Integration: A business model where a company controls multiple stages of production, distribution, and exhibition.
Intellectual Property (IP): Creative works like characters, stories, and franchises that are legally owned and can be licensed.
Disruptive Innovation: An innovation that significantly alters the way consumers, industries, or businesses operate.