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Empire+ subscribers, assemble! Our San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Reaction Special — hosted by our very own SDCCers @chrishewitt.bsky.social and @danjolin.bsky.social — is now live on your pod feeds. Not an Empire+ sub yet? Head here to sign up and dive in: empire.supportingcast.fm
Speaking at SDCC yesterday, iconic actor Rick Moranis shared that returning for Spaceballs 2: The New One is 'the best decision I've ever made'. Josh Greenbaum's sci-fi spoof sequel — out next year — will be Moranis' first live-action movie in 30 years. Read more: www.empireonline.com/movies...
Calling all Empire+ podcast subscribers! Our hour-long Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Breakdown Special is live now. If you’re already subbed, head to your podfeed and dive right in. If you’re yet to sign up, then head this way sharpish — Doomsday approaches: empire.supportingcast.fm
Ahead of Spider-Man: Brand New Day's release, all 10 previous Spidey films — from Sam Raimi's trilogy, to The Amazing Spider-Man duology, to the MCU's 'Home' trilogy and both Spider-Verse outings — just hit BBC iPlayer in the UK. Read more: www.empireonline.com/movies...
It was lovely to interview @jordanmbking.bsky.social for my blog! We discuss his career as an entertainment journalist for Empire! Read the full thing now open.substack.com/pub/bellawat...
Interview #9 – Jordan KingI talk with Empire entertainment journalist Jordan King about his golden-ticket into Empire, advice from Mark Kermode and his emotive writing style.open.substack.comMatt Damon is in talks to replace Ryan Gosling in The Daniels' first movie since Oscar winning hit Everything Everywhere All At Once. The movie, a sci-fi action blockbuster, is set to hit cinemas on 19 November, 2027. Read more: www.empireonline.com/movies/news/...
It’s Star Wars Day! Join Empire as we count down the best characters from a galaxy far, far away — from original favourites to Andor standouts. See our picks for who the Force is strong with. Read more: www.empireonline.com/movies...
The final trailer for #TheMandalorianAndGrogu focuses on Din Djarin and Grogu's emotional father-and-son bond while teasing a full-throttle cosmic joyride across a galaxy far, far away. Watch the trailer: www.empireonline.com/movies/news/...
In three months, it’ll be six years since my wife and I lost our first child, Robin. We will miss them forever. In July, I’ll be walking 500,000 steps to raise money for Tommy’s. Please read more at the link below, and donate/share this if you can. Thank you. 🩶 www.justgiving.com/page/half-a-...
Newly dropped Dune: Part 3 posters reveal our first looks at Anya Taylor-Joy, Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet, and Robert Pattinson in Denis Villeneuve's upcoming trilogy capper. The first trailer is due to drop at 4pm (GMT) tomorrow. Read more: www.empireonline.com/movies/news/...
GAME at Chester International Film Festival - @storyhouselive.bsky.social we’re showing at 5pm today,
Matt Schley on the wave of 80s and 90s anime enjoying cinema revival. www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026...
Anime revival screenings are having a momentWith anime fans flocking to theaters to revisit classics like “Tekkonkinkreet,” “Jin-roh” and “Macross Plus,” nostalgia is proving good business.www.japantimes.co.jp
From Snow White to Spider-Verse via Latvian cats, Japanese forest spirits, and Wigan-based Wensleydale lovers, here are Empire's 50 greatest animated movies of all time. Read the full list: www.empireonline.com/movies...
it’s cruel & humiliating for all parties involved that a video of john davidson’s tic is in the public sphere. the lack of basic accommodation (incl an action plan for when tics occur for *everyone* affected) is a brutal reminder that disabilities are palatable only when they’re not disabling
On this week's #PilotTVPodcast we're talking philosophical prison drama Waiting For The Out, twisty thriller His & Hers, and the enduring appeal of the Beeb's Silent Witness. Plus! News! Listener Qs! And more! Enjoy! Watch — or listen — here: www.empireonline.com/tv/news/pilo...