"In this setting, a group of teen film-nuts – including Joe (Joel Courtney), Charles (Riley Griffiths) and Alice (Elle Fanning) – are shooting their own zombie horror flick on Super 8. Alice's character emotionally begs her cop husband to abandon his dangerous zombie hunt. The nerdy boys are awed at how superb Alice's performance is, and at the greater emotional maturity of girls in general."
The image of the characters in the article reflect youth, and basically what the film revolves around - the group of pre teen/teenage friends. Additionally it gives the readers a picture of the mood/tone of the film, as they can infer the time period but also the mystery of the film as it shows by thier facial expressions. The extract of text from this article reflect the characters. "Nerdy boys" allows the readers and veiwers of the film empathise and like the charcaters more due to their innocence and obliviousness.
Broadcast
This is the trailer brodcasted on TV. The cast/characters are not included in this one. This creates an enigma code - leaving the audience in suspense and mystery as it is quite vague.
This is an interview with the boys from Super 8. This represents the actors as bubly and funny which makes them likable towards the audience. Additionally, this lets the audience and fans of the film get to know more about the film and making of it from the actors point of veiw and behind the scenes.
E-media
The use of the internet and especially the use of social networking sites such as the phenomenon of twitter.
Social networking and especially Twitter gives the audience and fans a chance to have their say and give their veiws and opinions on the film. Additionally, you can see the constant updates if you choose to follow the account; giving you the current information. On the screenshot, there are tweets metioning competitions people can enter - this seems like a reward and opertunity for fans.
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