First glance
Film posters help audiences know what to expect from a film in terms of the genre, actors and target audience.
Using the interactive poster annotation tool, describe the effects of all the different elements of this poster. Think in particular about the use of image, light, colour, composition and text.
- What audience do you think this poster, and this film, is aimed at?
- What does the poster suggest about the traditional elements of the original fairy tale?
- From the poster and the trailer, write a short blog piece for a new film website giving your first impressions of this upcoming release based on the publicity materials.
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In Mirror Mirror, the Evil Queen is not only jealous of Snow White’s beauty but also wants Prince Charming for herself. By introducing this aspect of the Queen’s character, the filmmakers have opened up a totally new angle on her character and her motivation.
Make a list of other traditional fairy tale villains and their motivation. How could you adapt these characters to create an original, untold, comic adventure?