film posters Analysis

Twilight Saga: eclipse

Having the main character in the centre –between the two other characters implies a love triangle especially with the tagline “it all begins ...with a choice” which can connotate to the choice between which one of the men she will choose.

The darkness of the poster connotates danger for the heroine of the movie-showing there will be darker aspects within the film.

The background of a cloudy -storm like night sky adds to the upcoming danger of the vampires .

The font is the same font from the novels and the previous two movies which continues the brand of twilight and the continuity of the campaign.

The font is the same as the title –which allows it to grab the audiences attention

• The director of the film is David Slade whose notable successes include Hard candy and 30 days of night.

• The writers for the screenplay include Melissa Rosenberg and the novel author Stephanie Meyer.

• The producers are: Bill Bannerman, Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey, Greg Mooradian, Mark Morgan and Karen Rosenfelt.

• Original music by :Howard Shore• Cinematography by : Javier Aguirresarobe• Film editing by: Art Jones and Nancy Richardson• Casting by: Stuart Aikins , Sean Cossey and Rene Haynes• Production design by: Paul D. Austerberry• Art direction by: Jeremy Stanbridge• Set direction by: Shannon Gottlieb and Rose Marie McSherry• The main cast :Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson , Taylor Lautner ,Ashley Greene , Jackson Rathbone , Kellan Lutz and Peter Facinelli.

The synopsis: As a string of mysterious killings grips Seattle,Bella, whose high school graduation is fast approaching, is forced to choose between her love for vampire Edward and her friendship with werewolf Jacob.

The budget of the film was estimated at $65 million ,made over $83 million and grossed just over $300 million .

The Girl Who Played With Fire

The car on fire is an enigma code which links to the title of the film ,and appealing to the audience ,as they will want to find out why the car was set on fire. The use of fire is similarly used in the first film ,which keeps the campaign consistent.

A mention to the author ,to gain his fan base to the targeted audience.

The symbol used behind the film title is a dragon’s head which is a direct reference to the first film “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo”

The main character is centred directly in front of the burning car, which makes an impact to the audience about the character –presenting her dark and menacing side which juxtaposes with the reference of the “girl” in the title.

• The director of the film is Daniel Alfredson • The screenplay was written by the author Steig Larsson and Jonas Frykberg.• The Producers are: Jenny Gilbertsson , Lone Korslund , Jon Mankell, Peter

Nadermann, Mikael Wallen• Original music by: Jacob Groth• Cinematography by: Peter Mokrosinski• Film editing by: Mattias Morheden• Casting by : Tusse Lande• Art Direction by: Jan Olof Ågren and Maria Håård

• The main cast: Michael Nyqvistand and Noomi Rapace

SynopsisA computer hacker and a journalist investigate a sex-trafficking ring, Lisbeth (the

hacker)is accused of three murders, causing her to go on the run while Mikael (the journalist)works to clear her name.

The Budget of the film was just over $5.5 million, made over $900,000 on the opening weekend and grossed $7.7million