Below is a list of 20 existing film publication. This research will show me the conventions of magazine covers and will give me a clear idea of what I will have to include on my own magazine cover. Over the years Film magazines have been developed and grown, this has resulted in many new types of films magazines that cater to every film lover needs for example take Total Film. This magazine primarily focuses on big budget Hollywood films and A-list actors, in contrast to "total film" is "American cinematographer" which unlike Total film, focuses on the arts of crafts of cinematography. By looking at all these magazines I hope to get a better idea on the verity of magazines which my future film could appear on the cover of, and what conventions I will have to embed on my own magazine cover and also when it comes to making my own magazine I will now which kind of magazine my film would be in.
Empire Magazine
Empire is a British film magazine published monthly by Bauer Consumer media. It is the biggest selling film magazine in the United kingdom and is also published in America, Australia, Turkey, Russia and Portugal. Empire specialises in big budget Hollywood movies, film reviews and A-lists actors similarly to 'total film'. Empire was first published in 1989 and today outsells there rivals 'Total Film' by over two-to-one in sales.
Total Film
Total film is a British film magazine which has been running now for thirteen years, Total Film magazines are released once a month, and focus on big Hollywood productions, Hollywood A list stars and film review. As you can see this edition of Total Film has Johnny Depp as its main dominant central image. this magazine would appeal to anyone interested in big budget Hollywood films and top Hollywood actors.
Sight & sound
Sight and Sound is a British monthly film magazine which is published by the BFI, Sight and Sound was first published in 1932 and has been running ever since. Sight and Sound Specialises in content on Independent film and International film, rather than film on general release such as Hollywood Blockbusters.
British FIlm
this magazine focuses specifically on British Film industry, publishing articles about new British films and its major talents such as British Directors and Actors. The magazine is published weekly originally it was published in print form, however since 2007 the magazine was published online.
American Cinematographer
American Cinematographer is published by the American Society of Cinematographer monthly. The magazine is aimed at a less mainstream demographic audience
Screen International
Screen International is a multimedia film magazine covering the international film business. It is published by EMAP, a British b2media company. The magazine is primarily aimed at this involved in the global movie business. The weekly magazine in its current form was founded in 1975. Screen International also produces daily publications at film festivals and markets in berlin, Germany; Cannes, France: Toronto, Ontario, Canada: the American Film Market in Santa Monica, California: and Hong Kong.
Fangoria
Fangoria is an internationally-distributed US film fan magazine specialising in the genre of Horror, slasher, splatter and exploitation film, in regular publication since 1979.
Neon
Neon was a British film magazine published monthly by Emap Consumer Media from December 1996 to February 1999. It attempted to be a refreshing alternative to other UK film magazine such as Empire.
Shivers
Shivers was a UK based magazine which was first published in 1992. The magazine's regular features for much of its run included a news section written by Jones, an item called The Pitt Of Horror by Pitt, a book review section by Howe, an opinion column by Newman and an end-of-magazine film analysis The Fright Of Your Life originated by Cleaver Patterson and continued by rugby.
Hotdog
Hotdog was a British Film publication which had upcoming film reviews interviews with actors as well as, many other film publications, however like many other film publications, Hotdog stopped publishing in November 2006 due to competition
Film Maker
Film Maker is a quarterly publication magazine covering issues related to independent film. The magazine was founded in 1992 by Karol Martesko-Fenster, Scott Macaulay and Holly Willis. The magazine is now published by IFP (independent feature project), which acts in the independent film community.
Film Review
Film Review is a monthly British film magazine which was first published in 1950 and continued until 2008, like many other film magazines, Film Review specialised in features on new films, articles about actors and directors and film reviews, unfortunately the magazine didn't last as it was focused off the shelves by other film publications such as Empire and Total Film.
Film Star
Film star a general magazine in competition with Total Film and Empire. Death Ray lunched in may 2007 and film star in 2009.
Little White Lies
Little White Lies is a British independent film magazine which features writing, illustrations and photography related to cinema. The first issue was released in February 2005. Little White Lies is known for the unusual yet eye catching front covers.
Box office
Box-office magazine delivers the latest news on films in development and in production find movie reviews and features and exclusive interviews with stars, directors, producers, technology and industry insiders in each issue of Box-office magazine
Hollywood Scriptwriter
Hollywood Scriptwriter, an international trade publication, provides solid resources tools for screenwriters, producers, directors, and those entering the entertainment industry. each issue of Hollywood Scriptwriter features a "script wanted" listing, interviews, columns and articles on the art, craft, and business of screenwriting for film, television and multimedia
Movie Maker
Movie maker is an American magazine focusing on the art and business of making movies, with a special emphasis on independent film. Movie Maker was first published December 1993. Feature article topics include movie making techniques and "how to" column. content is directed at the audience swell as the artist through discussion of contemporary independent and studio films.
Starburst
Starburst is a British Sci-Fi film and television magazine. This picture on the left is Starburst's first edition, which was published November 1st 1997. Starburst as a magazine focus primarily on Sci-Fi content, such as new upcoming films or television series and interviews with Sci-Fi directors. Starburst like many other film publications is published once a month.
Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly is published by the time division of Time Warner. It is an American magazine which includes subjects such as television, Broadway theatre, books, popular culture and films.
Film Journal International
Film Journal International is a motion picture industry trade magazine published monthly by an American company called Prometheus Global Media. The Magazine includes exhibition, distribution and production reporting international along with US news.
