Analysis of a Film Magazine Cover: Total FilmBy Sam Burgess

Henry Cavill as Superman and Amy Adams as Lois Lane take up most of the cover. The actors are sized this large as they are used to draw in the reader. If an audience recognise the pair they are likely to go over and pick up the magazine.

The title of the movie: Man of Steel is placed in the centre of the cover. As well as the centre it’s been out into the foreground. It’s the biggest sized font (other than the title of the magazine). Also the title is written in a 'steel font', reflects the name of the film.

The film Man of Steel is the focus of this issue of Total Film.

The title of the magazine (Total Film) is located in it’s usual place at the top of the cover. White magazine title font, contrasting with dark grey background.

“100 greatest heroes and villains ever!”. This list is a technique used to bring in a reader.

The cover includes a buzzword, this time being "PLUS!“ which is in a red bold font. It stands out over the other text due to the colour.It is there to highlight features inside the magazine.