Gaming VS Screen Acting

• The Gaming Industry and Screen Acting Industry are closely related and share a common link. Nowadays, Most games and their characters are mostly based on movies and real life scenarios.Putting into consideration the game 'Call of Duty' manufactured by Activision; you recognise the closeness in pattern with so many wars dating as far back as 'Vietnam War'.
•  The diversity and similarity between both fields could be seen as a Win or Lose situation i.e Actors are being used as game characters and Game characters used in movies. e.g the movie 'Avatar' and the game 'Terminator'.The Screen Acting and Gaming are at a rapid speed taking a very futuristic pattern, In the sense that; most 'Oscar winning Movies' like Avatar would have games created based on the original movie and more also, in modern games; they introduce sophisticated and updated weapons that are yet to come in the near future.
• Presently, the simulation between the Gaming Industry and Screen Acting Industry owe all gratitude to technology because gaming is totally interactive- Online gaming and games like the Nintendo Wii.
• On the other hand, the Screen Acting Industry; I predict would become more interactive whereby the viewers are given a choice to play their favourite character and dictate the end of a movie. At the longrun, all credit given to media convergence.

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Content Producers in Screen Acting

• The ownership conglomerate structure of the Screen Acting field consists of  many Producers with different micro subsidiaries which are intertwined. 
• Some of the major contributors in the Screen Acting field are; Fox Entertainment Group (owned by News Corporation), Paramount Motion Pictures group (owned by Viacom), Sony Pictures Entertainment ( owned by Sony ) and EMI films to mention a few. 
• The Conglomeration of these few companies and many other feeders provides the collective top down structure of the Screen Acting world. With close research and findings, it is a fact that conglomerates like 20th Century Fox, Blue Sky Studios etc. are subsidiary companies of Fox Entertainment Group, Nickelodeon Movies, MTV Films ( UK based ) and many more serve  a major production company-Paramount Motion Pictures Group.
•  Moreso, EMI films  has underneath its production structure smaller production companies e.g, British Lion Films and more, Sony Pictures Entertainment is at the core of conglomerates consisting of  TriStar Pictures, Triumph films,... etc..
• These above mentioned content producer companies and conglomerates mainly originate from the USA  but have sister companies and affiliates in the UK which mirror their operations thereby making it an even more multicultural Industry and Society enabling the showcasing of diverse nations and encouraging partnerships.
• Conclusively, most of the companies that dictate the pace in the Screen Acting Industry are not of UK origin. however, this does not imply that the UK has no stake in the Screen Acting business in respect to the USA.

Grass to Grace with Jason Statham

• One of the most delightful British  actors ever known to play so many classic roles in movies that top charts and made waves in screen acting; 'Jason Statham'- He was born on the 12th of september 1972 in Sydenham london and later moved to Great Yarmouth,Norfolk. 

• Jason Statham initially followed the path of his parents mastering the art of street theatre. He had diverse interests in sporting events like football which he played at a competitive level in which he played for his local grammar school(1978-1983).  His main passion however was diving and he placed 12th in the world championships 1992 besides being a member of the British National diving team for 12 years.

• Jason Statham's big break arrived when he was spotted at the Crystal palace National Sports Center by a athletics talent hunter which led to his first modelling contract with Tommy Hilfiger.

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• Subsequently, he was introduced to Guy Ritchie  whilst working as a model for French connection. Securing the role of "Bacon" role in Guy Ritchie's movie "Lock, Stock and twoSmoking Barrels" proved a massive hit and that set the stage for his acting career. Shortly afterwards, he appeared in another guy Ritchie film "Snatch" which was a massive hit and propelled him to Stardom in Hollywood. This was followed by his leading roles in Hollywood films like "The Ghost of Mars" and "The One".

• Perhaps his best known work in a highly prolific career is his leading role in the "Transporter" movie series where his martial arts background was an advantage as it provided the opportunity to do his own stunts. After "Transporter 3" (2008), he was cast in a supporting role in 'The Italian Job"(2003) and "Cellular"(2004) also starring Kim Basinger. He also had a walk on role in "Collateral" before going ahead to take the lead role in "Crank" (2006) which was an action packed, adrenaline fuelled movie.
• Quite interestingly, Jason Statham attributes his performance in Crank to type casting and said that he is very much like the character he played in real life. He has a had a long standing professional relationship with Guy Ritchie and he was again cast in "Revolver". 

• Jason Statham showed his versatility in acting in a lesser known film "London"(2005) where he potrays a youn man's journey of self discovery. this performance was a departure from his stereotypical high octane roles. 

• Armond White, an American film critic, commended Jason Statham's Career and described his role in Transporter as "kinetic pop art". Although Jason Statham has not been awarded any accolades of recognition in Hollywood, his movies have grossed over £1 billion in the box office. According to him, "You ain't ever gonna get an Academy Award for doing Crank (2006) and you certainly won't for doing all the other movies 'I've done'. 

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Regulatory bodies :Screen Acting UK

Regulatory bodies are set up to enforce laws, assure protection, set up rules and restrictions and give guidance to the public.  
Putting the Screen Acting profession into light and context, the Regulatory bodies are set up to ensure safe and sound activities around the studio and scenario in general. Different Regulatory bodies are assigned to tackle different sectors of the CCI field in question (Screen Acting) . For example;


External Regulatory bodies
British Board of Film Classification
This Regulatory body's main aim and objective is to grade, rate, scrutinize and set the standards of films in the uk before allowed for public viewing.  


Ofcom
This is a section established as the general overseer for the UK telecommunications, film industries and many more. They set the laws and ensure fair debates within the Industry.

Pact

Pact as the name implies Producers Alliance for Cinema and Television is set in the UK as a trade regulatory body to represent and encourage the commercial interests of independent feature film, digital, television, children's and animation media companies.



Internal Regulations


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This Internal regulatory body can be classified as a Screen Actors Workshop. It gives guidelines and improvements on how to become better in the Screen Acting career.

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Talent and Passion lead to Creativity

• There is saying; 'There is nothing as sad as  wasted talent'. Everyone has a talent including YOU and the best form of earning a living is by putting your Passion into Creativity. 
• Showcasing Screen Actors in the UK can be considered one of the greatest and easiest ways to make the world aware of existing unique Talented people living in the UK.

Resource Listing.

1. A short autobiography of U.K born Screen Actress, Billie Piper who’s become illustrious career is worth showcasing for upcoming actors and actresses

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2. Article on Kate Winslet and the cast of The Slum dog millionaire winning an award at the Screen actor’s guild.

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3. showcasing Diversity in the U.K film industry, this website provides a chronological timeline on the subject matter.

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4. This web resource provides updates on what’s new on the British Acting scene and the new talent including actors and actresses to watch out for.

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5. Another website dedicated to Diversity in the U.K Film industry with particular focus on the black minority.

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6. British achievements at the Screen actors Guild awards in the U.S

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7. How to get into Screen actor’s Guild information spot website.

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8. A useful index of British screen actors annotated in and in alphabetical order.

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9. An international students’ learning guide to the UK film industry’s Screen actor’s and performer’s general news and updates.

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10. A history of the British academy of Screen and stage combat. Insightful information and historical pieces.

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Facts and Figures about Screen Acting.

• Screen Actors can be considered the lifeblood of the entertainment industry without which there can hardly be any entertainment. As it stands today, there is a multi billion-dollar film and performing arts industry, which supplies the film, theatre and other arts. 
• Many easily overlook a crucial role being played by screen actors in the UK and the world over. 
• Categorically speaking, imagine a world of entertainment as it is today without competent actors and actresses. We would never iconic films like the Godfather, Grease, The sound of Music and the usual classics that we all remember. 
• It is usually necessary to be affiliated with an actors’ guild or organization at some point if interested in a screen-acting career like the British film institute.

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• Acting for the screen especially is a unique skill set which some may possess quite naturally but is generally honed to perfection during the developmental stages of an acting career. 
• A Screen actor must be able to channel emotions and be fluently expressive in verbal and non-verbal communication.

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Debate on Convergence

• Due to convergence in the cultural and creative industries, some traditional media are tending to lose its stance in the industry.
• These are some main traditional media that are bound to be discarded and rather lose their relevance due to convergence;-Video Cassette Recorders, Compact Discs and players, Newspapers, Televisions. Radios.All these media devices listed above would change due to convergence for a single reason precisely-The Internet.
• Technological advancement has taken over the media to the fullest whereby every aspect of conveying information to the general mass can be fitted into a device as applications. For example, the new devices carry a range of useful and handy applications. If you have an internet-ready laptop, you need not get any of the components listed above.
•  In all, the media is tending to be internet based. More also, convergence will make London a more multicultural and creative city in the sense that you can learn about different cultures and art through the internet or other technological devices and more also, you can showcase your art and talent more efficiently through the internet. For example, due to convergence, a more multicultural target can be reached through convergent media. An advert for the Chinese New Year is more likely to be seen by more people on their mobile internet devices than television and newspapers.
• Convergence in the Creative and Cultural industries will not encourage segregation but create awareness and impact knowledge of other cultures. From my own perspective, the internet creates the ease and accessibility to other people’s cultures. For instance, having iTunes radio provides the ease and accessibility to actually explore world music from the comfort of your home. Nowadays, music is a click away.