P5(d)Role of Relevant Regulatory Bodies

Meaning and purpose: The aim of a regulatory body such as CBBFC is to match the product with audience expectations in the case of Monster University which was the proved as U (Universal). The universal film is appropriate for family viewing and a mass market target audience because the film will contain violence, gratuitous,sex scenes and bad language. It acts as symbol of trust to the audience and there are very clear guidelines and categorising of films. 

Regulatory bodies are the organisation set up by Government with responsibility to monitor, guide, and control various industry sectors in the interests of protecting consumers.

(The information have been taken form this website: http://www.cbbfc.co.uk/u )

U – Universal, suitable for all

Different children are upset by different things, so it is sometimes difficult to say what might upset a particular child. However, U films should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over. If there is any violence, threat or horror in a U film, it should be over quickly and the film should tell children that everything will turn out okay. Films and DVDs for children should make clear to them the difference between right and wrong.

(The information have been taken from this website: http://www.cbbfc.co.uk/film-ratings/releases/monsters-university-2013)

The information states that MONSTERS UNIVERSITY is a movie rated as U, which is suitable for all. It is an animated fantasy prequel to MONSTERS INC. It tells the story of how young monsters Mike and Sulley first became friends and learned to be scary.