C1 Film Posters

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1. Warner Bros Pictures

2. Warner Bros Pictures 

3. EON

4. Universal 

5. Amazon

Film Poster Introduction

1.  Disney, Universal, Sony Pictures, Paramount, and Warner Bros are the big 5 main holly wood studios

2. The main aim of a film marketing campaign is to  create awareness and generate excitement for a movie, ultimately driving ticket sales and maximising its potential for success

3. marketing techniques that are often used are content marketing, social media marketing, email marketing, SEO, PPC advertising, influencer marketing, and event marketing

4. A film poster needs to convey a visually striking image or images, the movie title, a tagline or slogan, and credits, including actors, artists, and producers. Additional elements can include logotypes, studio name, release date, awards, and quotes

5. A teaser trailer is a short, introductory trailer released much earlier in the marketing campaign, designed to pique interest with a few tantalising images and snippets, while a theatrical trailer is a longer, more comprehensive trailer released closer to the movie's release, aiming to show off the film's highlights and convince the audience to see it

6.  Harry Potter 

Main image
The main image features James Bond (Daniel Craig) in a powerful stance, showing he is the central character. Other characters are layered around him, hinting at their importance in the story.

Colour palette
The colours are mostly cool tones like blue and grey, which create a serious and intense mood. There are also golden and orange tones at the bottom, suggesting action, explosions, or danger.

Typography

The title No Time To Die uses a bold, blocky font that stands out. It looks modern but classic, matching the stylish and iconic feel of the Bond brand. The “007” logo with the gun is also included, instantly linking it to the franchise.

Narrative
The poster suggests a story full of action, mystery, and conflict. The serious expressions on the characters' faces and the mix of high-tech and action visuals hint at danger, spies, and big stakes.

Genre
The poster clearly fits the action/thriller and spy genres. This is shown through the guns, dramatic poses, car chase imagery, and the presence of Bond, a well-known spy character.

Release date
The release date "April 2" is clearly shown at the bottom, so the audience knows when it comes out. This builds anticipation and helps with promotion. Was delayed å

Logo
The iconic "007" logo is used to remind viewers that this is part of the James Bond series. It appeals to fans and gives the poster an instantly recognisable identity.

Representation
The poster shows a mix of male and female characters, suggesting important roles for both. Bond looks strong and heroic, while the women also appear confident and serious, showing a move away from older gender stereotypes.

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1.    conglomerate is a large company that owns and controls a diverse range of media outlets

2.    convergence refers to the merging of previously separate media forms and technologies, like print, digital, and social media, into a unified and integrated system

3.    synergy refers to the combined effect of different elements, typically within a company or across partnerships, that results in a greater outcome than the sum of their individual effects

4.    suggests that audiences actively seek out media to satisfy specific needs and desires

5.    Film promotion and marketing in media involves using various strategies to create awareness and interest in a movie before and during its release

Film Posters

It was released in the UK on 30 September 2021, It was Produced by EON and distributed in the UK cinemas by universal and then streamed on amazon prime video 

Character types: Hero, Villain, Princess, Donor 

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1.  the relationship between texts

2. storyline

3. setting, costume, hair and make up 

4. the style and appearance of printed matter 

5. a type of film 

Suit, Skilled, Attractive, Strong, 

The film poster for No Time to Die uses images to create a sense of action and danger. The large image of James Bond with a serious facial expression and formal suit shows he is the main character and suggests he is strong, focused, and in control. This helps to construct the meaning that Bond is a hero. There are also images of other characters, including a man with a scarred face and a weapon, which suggests he might be the villain. This creates tension and hints at conflict in the story. The background also shows fire and an explosion at the bottom, which are typical of action films and show that the film will be full of danger and excitement.

Stereotypes

The poster includes some typical action film stereotypes. James Bond is shown as the tough male hero, holding a gun and looking serious. This fits the stereotype of the brave, powerful action man. The villain is also shown with a mysterious, intense look, which is another common stereotype in spy films.

Representations of gender

The poster shows both men and women, but the main focus is on the male characters. James Bond is central and dominant, showing traditional masculinity and leadership. However, one of the female characters is shown holding a weapon and dressed for action, which challenges the stereotype that women in films are only there to look pretty or support the male lead.

Representations of ethnicity

The poster includes characters from different ethnic backgrounds, which shows a move towards more diversity. Lashana Lynch, a Black actress, is positioned confidently and appears powerful. This challenges older Bond films which mostly featured white male characters in main roles.

Representations of age

James Bond is an older male character, which is less common for action films that usually feature younger heroes. This may suggest that experience and intelligence are valued in this version of Bond. There are also younger characters, showing a mix of generations working together.

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1.  Powerful 

2.  Sexualised 

3.  Strong and capable 

4.  Older, Wiser 

5. Vladimir Propp's theory

MWTGG Film poster and media language analysis

L/o:   To analyse the film poster for key elements of media language

Guns,  Action,  Women being sexualised, Racism, Lack of diversity 

Released in 1974 

Based on a book by Ian Fleming 

The film had a 7 million dollar budget and made 97 million at the world box office 

1973 energy crisis causing an oil crises, this is hinted at through the posters iconography of the power pain and energy beam 

- women are sexualised and are attracted to bond 

- Lots of love interests for bond

- lots of car chases and car crashes which is surprising for 1970 

1) They used a montage of image to show action, characters, and locations, giving a fast-paced, exciting feel and attracting a wide audience.

2) The gun shows Power ad danger, his suit shows sophistication and professionalism. The facial expression on Bond is calm, confident and the direct address engages the viewers

3) The Golden Gun connotes wealth, danger, and status—making the villain seem powerful and unique.

4)  Shows the different Genres

 

5) Who has the golden gun, does bond win?

6)  Guns, villains, exotic settings, glamorous women, and suspense are conventions that are typical of action/adventure films.

Propp Characters:

Hero - James bond 

Villain - Owner of the Golden gun 

Princess - 2 girls that look like they need saving in the poster 

The film poster uses images to create the meaning through the characterisation of Propp characters in the collage. This can be seen in the Image of James bond that is the largest of them all and is in the middle of the poster. This creates the impression that James bond is the Main Character and the strongest, Which we can further imply he is a strong character and is most likely going to win and take down the unknown owner of the golden gun 

This can also be seen in the image of the golden gun which is aim directly at James bond, this connotes power coming from the character. The fact you cant see the owner of the gun further suggests mystery about this character and a sort of suspense, This creates the impression that the Owner of the Golden Gun is the Villain .