Research - Film Magazine Covers

For the majority of film magazines covers, they consist of a large image (which is usually of an actor/character from the film), the film title, reviews and advertisements for other blockbuster films. The target audience appears to be general (for all ages/genders) however due to the fact that the actors used in the covers are almost always male leads; this would suggest that the magazine is trying to appeal to men. Though this could also appeal to women since it is using popular and attractive male actors, this technique is otherwise known as celebrity endorsement.

 - The image of Leonardo DiCaprio is in the centre of the magazine cover to draw the audience’s attention to it. The film title is large and in bright red to make it easily seen and recognised.