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MAGAZINE RESEARCH

Empire + Total Film

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Before I begin construction on my movie poster, as I did

with both the movie poster and the actual teaser trailer, I

will have to construct research into real media products

that will influence my magazine construction.

The two magazines I will compare will be Total Film and

Empire, two popular film magazines.

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The image, taken from The

Amazing Spiderman is laid over

the masthead of the magazine; this

is a regular feature found in many

popular magazines. Their

popularity ensures they do not

have to reveal the full title.

Masthead written in a bold font, to

attract the eye and make it

noticeable to the customer. This

font is kept consistent each issue.

Colour coding on the skyline

banner; Prometheus in a yellow

font to make it noticeable.

Declarative ‘Worlds best movie

reviews’ The magazine is

renowned by the market and has

weight to such a claim.

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Red sticker on left channel; eye-

catching and features a list.

Listing is commonly used in

movie magazines and this one

details ‘12 movie surprises that

will rock 2012’.

Sub headings used to highlight

content of magazine in a

compressed, neat listing whilst

also alternating the colours.

Magazine, issue date, number

and website. Website allows

inter-textuality and ability for

more content online.

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Text box; exclamatory ‘EXCLUSIVE’

draws attention to the eye as it explains

the main article.

Bullet points detail content of main

article in a compressed fashion and

stars are used to keep in context with

the cinematic/film field.

‘FREE’ written in red and capital large

font. Striking colour draws readers

attention to a ‘freebie’ – a giveaway

incentive to encourage the reader to

purchase. Adjective ‘Amazing’

describes posters.

‘+’ Plus sign highlights further content

inside the magazine listed below. Brief

sentences, alliteration of ‘playboy, port

and ping-pong’.

Barcode alongside publisher.

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Bold masthead in a striking red

colour.

Similarly to ‘Total Film’, masthead

written in a consistent font each

issue.

Issue date and pricing. Two prices

are shown; pounds and USD

representing US Dollars. The

magazine is sold in a number of

regions highlighting its popularity.

A bold declarative is made ‘The

world’s biggest movie magazine’

highlighting its universal popularity.

Also a reference can be made with

the name ‘Empire’.

Website of the magazine; inter-

textuality and more content online.

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Bold font; ‘Massive Preview Special’. Massive suggests a large quantity of reviews/content for the reader. More content = more value.

Listing of all the films in the magazine. ‘And many more’ suggests that there is even more content for the reader

Non-standard English/colloquialism ‘Bloody Hell’ used on front cover. Refers to blood on main photo.

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Further content displayed

along bottom banner.

Background design can

refer to a movie

clapboard.

Side barcode to allow

more space for banner.

Secondary image of

images taken from

various films. Compared

to single image used on

other front covers.

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My aim for my magazine is to:

Have a banner alongside the foot of the front cover displaying

more content.

Have small subheadings.

Have a colour scheme that meshes well together.

Ensure the final magazine is interconnected with my other

products.

Have a website and issue date/no.

Have a bold, eye-catching masthead.

Have a main movie EXCLUSIVE!

Use a main image but also possibly have other images

alongside.