The Blockbuster Phenomenon

Book Title: Jurassic Park
Author: Michael Critchton
Distributed by: Knopf
Published by: Knopf
Film Title: Jurassic Park
Produced by: Kathleen Kennedy and Gerald R. Molen
Rights retained by: Steven Speilberg
Movie distributed by: Amblin Entertainment
Screenplay written by: David Koepp, Malia Scotch Marmo, and Michael Critchton
Movie directed by: Steven Speilberg
Website URL: http://www.jurassicpark.com/
Movie Soundtrack: John Williams

Promotion: The promotion for the first movie was huge. Products release before and during the release of the film consisted of toys, comic books that tied in with the story, slurpee cups, video games, and even a ride.

I think that when conglomerates use their subsidiary rights to offset the cost they pay to publish books, it hinders the book industry. Even when a novel is on the bestsellers list, not alot of people will have heard of the book. But when a movie is being released based on the book, then there is a much greater demand for that book. But when the demand arises, the conglomerates gets most of the money once they buy the rights. This leaves less money for the authors.

I think that when conglomerates use their subsidiary rights to offset the cost they pay to publish books, it hinders the book industry. Even when a novel is on the bestsellers list, not a lot of people will have heard of the book. But when a movie is being released based on the book, then there is a much greater demand for that book. But when the demand arises, the conglomerates gets most of the money once they buy the rights. This leaves less money for the authors.

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