Conventions of Film Magazine Covers

The mast head:

• The largest writing on the page.
• The different issues vary in colour only.
• Located at the top of the cover.
• Slightly hidden by the main image on the cover.

The main image:

• In the centre of the magazine cover.
• Takes up the majority of the cover.
• Features the main actor from the film it is advertising.

Bar code, issue number and date:

• Needed on every magazine cover so that people can buy the magazine.

Buzz words:

• Entices people and makes them want to buy it.
• Examples include 'ultimate' and 'free'.

Anchorage text/cover lines:

• Overlaps the main image.
• Tells people what will appear inside the magazine articles.