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TENTPOLE [1 record]

Record 1 2018-03-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Performing Arts (General)
  • Television Arts
  • Cinematography
CONT

... It also has to be noted, though, that Warner and Universal had a wide array of titles spread among many genres and budgetary levels, rather than a calendar dominated by tentpole brand names.

CONT

In broadcast programming and motion pictures, a tent-pole or tentpole is a program or movie that supports the financial performance of a movie studio or television network. A tent-pole movie may be expected to support the sale of tie-in merchandise.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Arts du spectacle (Généralités)
  • Télévision (Arts du spectacle)
  • Cinématographie
CONT

[...] le tentpole est le film qui doit soutenir, quoi qu'il arrive, l'assise financière du studio qui le produit, une sorte de succès garanti en limitant les risques au strict minimum [...]

CONT

Les tentpoles, ce sont [...] «des films colossaux en termes de budget, de dépenses marketing et d'attentes, qui sortent habituellement l'été et sur lesquels un studio peut jouer toute son année».

Spanish

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