Magazine cover analysis - Empire

I am analysing a cover from Empire magazine. The cover itself has many vibrant colours, which attracts the attention of the consumer. The title of the magazine is in red, which seems to be a trend in most magazines. The blue background ties in with the cover model and cover story – the newest Pirates of the Caribbean film (which was soon to be released when this copy of the magazine was published)

                The cover model covers the title of the magazine, which is standard in most magazine covers. All of the sub-headings overlap the cover model, except for the cover story. This may be because it is linked to the cover model. The model is also posing in his character’s signature position, holding a gun while poising his other hand. This is because Pirates of the Caribbean is one of Johnny Depp’s most popular films, and posing in this way whilst in character helps consumers to identify the cover model to the film very easily.

                The cover story grabs attention by being in a larger font and close to the title of the magazine. This works well, I especially like how the cover story is overlapped by the image of the cover model, but it can only work with this title as his outfit and props take up too much of the extra space.