The Science of Green-Lighting Movies
The Town with Matthew Belloni
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Analyzing the Impact of Casting Choices on Movie Success
This chapter explores the role of research and data analysis in casting decisions for movies, emphasizing the importance of selecting actors to resonate with the target audience and ensure box-office success. By utilizing consumer engagement metrics and neural network predictive models, studios can predict the profitability of a film based on casting choices. Examples like the new Jurassic World movie and the significance of release dates in impacting a movie's success are discussed to illustrate the influence of casting decisions on a film's financial performance.
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