Original Cover Remake Cover
Masthead-Total Film is the biggest font on the page. Shows the viewer that there is a lot of exclusive information in this magazine so they don't need to look elsewhere. Hidden behind the main image is the publication that is so well known, the reader will recognise it on the shelf. The word film is included in the title to make it clear to readers what genre the magazine is.
The main colours used are white, black and different tones of blue. The faded blue is used throughout for synergy and to link with the idea of a mysterious film. This appeals to a young adult audience with the main cinema demographic ranging from 18-25 year olds as the star power of Robert Downey Junior will intrigue this audience. Also, this young audience have more disposable income and fewer responsibilities.
Cover line on the right include advertisement for other films that are more for a male audience. Cover lines on the left are extra information for the featured film. This gets the readers attention to more films outlined inside the magazine and ensures to intrigues the viewer on the main film. Use of black font ensures they are clear to read and the compact, slim looking font is used to suit male readers more than female or children because it is simple.
Strapline is the title of the main featured film in capital letters and colours that match the masthead for synergy.
Barcode and publication company add institutional information small in bottom corner.
The iconography of what the main character is wearing connotes that he is a high class working man as he wears a smart jacket with tie. His big collar and patterned shirt connotes that he is wealthy and he looks like a determined character as he is looking directly into the camera, this links with the detective genre.
Main image is positioned in the centre showing mid shot of main character in featured film. He is looking at the camera completely focussed with his body facing directly toward the camera. This makes it clear to see he is wearing a suit. Background is blurred and faded but adds context and does not blend with main image, making character more prominent which gives reader idea of his high importance.
Website for Total Film under masthead so reader can get more information. Relevant to contemporary audiences.
Exclamation marks used on each cover line placed underneath given website and issue to intrigue reader and discover answers inside magazine issue.
Images are included when advertising other films of different genres which makes the reader want to purchase magazine to find detailed images inside. Along the top of cover reads '10 coolest movies being made right now!' half in blue bold capitals and half in slim white capitals used to get readers attention as it's first thing they see. The films advertise give the viewers a variety of choice between different genres so it's highly likely that wide audience will have a preferred genre shown.
The design of the masthead looks dull as does the background but it fades into hazy buildings on the left and right where we can see big ben. This tells us that the featured film is based in London so it is British. The expression on the main characters face looks intense which is exaggerated by how his whole face is well lit.
It is good that this cover does include pugs displayed at the top of the page, however it is obvious that the featured film is the most important film for the audience to know more about and watch. There are no magazine puffs included on the cover which is strange but this tells the audience that the films advertised as cover lines are worth knowing about.
This cover is good because of how the layout allows the viewer to focus on the main photo advertising the featured film and the content includes really intriguing information to the reader, without giving a lot away. Also, the pugs included give the audience a variety of film genres which overall makes them more intrigued to all of the information included inside the magazine issue. On the other hand, this cover could have a wider variety of colour so it doesn't blend as much and it is more eye catching on the shelf.
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