The masthead is the only text which is in the biggest size compare to other texts in the front cover; this is because the masthead which is placed at the top of the page is used to attract the audience. Also that is the first thing which the audience placed the masthead behind the model’s head by doing this, the image stand out more but by doing this, it will also catch the reader’s attention as the masthead is right at the top of model’s head.

The colour scheme of the front cover goes well together this is because the colours which have been used are all bright and stands out to the readers. For example, the colour yellow and red goes well together and, they are very vivid making the text to stand out a lot on the front cover.

The tagline ‘Movies’ Biggest Year Ever!’ has been used to aware reader what is going to inside the magazine and it may be helpful information for them. Also, the yellow font colour used on the ‘Biggest Year’ can make the readers on buying the magazine to find out which movies are in the lists if the readers are someone who enjoys watching a lot of movies.

The magazine follows the convention of film magazine as it has bar code placed at the bottom right hand corner. Also it contains the magazine’s issue number with date on it which is quite common on magazines to have on their front cover.

The image which is being used in the front cover is very effective as the magazine have used a popular character of the movie, so it is more likely that it will attract the reader’s attention.

The masthead is placed behind the model’s head which indicates that the magazine is trying to promote the film to the audience. Also by making the image standout by hiding the letters of the masthead allows the reader to catch their attention to the character and this is the magazine way of selling their magazine to the fans of the movie.

The change of colour in the tagline is used to highlight the magazine’s main feature. Using bright yellow font allows the text to stand out and catch the reader’s attention as it the tagline is placed at the top of the magazine.

‘Potter 7’ is the second biggest text in the cover after the masthead, signifying how it holds importance. As it is placed in the middle of the cover this means that it is there to attract the audience. Also the text being in white font makes it stand out making the audience become curious of what is written on the magazine.

The ‘Plug’ which is in yellow font and with grey background helps to stand the text out also it aware readers what will be inside the magazine.

The main image is very effective as it creates an image that Harry has cracked the glass open with his magic wand and the special effects used to show the glasses shattering around allows to catch the reader’s attention. The fact that the image is looking straight at the camera, it makes it look like the character is making an eye contact with the audience.

Usually in a magazine cover the model/actress is always facing forward. However in this magazine it does not follow the convention of a typical magazine as the actress is seen facing sideways towards the camera. As the image is of the character she is playing the movie, the audience’s attention may be caught due to the different side of magazine front cover.

The colour scheme in the magazine is very bright and girly and, the colours matches with the actress’s clothing. The use of colour pink, white and black really stands out due to different sizes of text and fonts being used. This is effective because by using different font sizes, it helps to emphasis the importance of the text.

The starburst which is placed near the masthead and the actress suggests that inside the magazine there be information or interview based on the actress.

The list of films mentioned on the front cover, aware the readers what is going to be inside of the magazine. Also the ’30- Page Oscars Preview Inside’ which is in pink font can be used to make the reader on wanting to buy the magazine as, the text is placed right at the top of the header.

The font of the movie title is very simple and formal which is opposite of what the audience may think of when they read the word ‘Suicide Squad’. This shows an example of how the title can be misleading to the audience due to the way the title of the film is written in a font.