Hollywood

• Not just a place, but an industry
• Genre - creates mainstream films
• Started in 1910s
• Up until 1960s a certain crew and cast would be hired for 5 years in which to create 5 films
• French new wave (40s - 60s) - developed lighter technology (handheld) - entered into mainstream
• 'Major' studios
• Universal
• Paramount
• 20th Century Fox
• MGM
• Warner Bros
• Disney - Pixar
• Independent studios
• Similar to Premier League top 4 - the other teams have a chance at glory, but generally it's the same studios
• Problems with British Film Industry - Can't afford to promote movie; so sell rights to American studios - who make all the money