Anja Is Taking Part in a Brainstorming Group That Is

question 30

Multiple Choice

Anja is taking part in a brainstorming group that is supposed to think of new storylines for films for a major studio. The studio wants creative stories that are different from previously produced films, but also marketable. However, Anja soon notices that members in the group tend to rely on old storylines, especially about superheroes, that seem like "safe" bets at the box office. Additionally, when one of them proposes an idea, the others almost invariably go along with it. What should Anja do in order to effectively counteract this dynamic?

• A)point out that many superhero films have recently failed at the box office and that audiences are looking for alternative stories that are not similar to video games
• B)suggest that the group include more woman and more people from different ethnic backgrounds to get different perspectives on storylines
• C)agree that superhero films are a great idea and suggesting superheroes that have not been portrayed in mainstream media for at least several years
• D)get two of the members to agree with her idea of developing a movie that combines the musical genre with the superhero genre

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