Words will never be enough to convey the joy, empowerment, and light Tim Curry’s existence and body of work brought to my world and to so many others’. All the same, today I find myself writing about another hero lost. Rest easy, Tim. You’re going home 🤍

Empire Magazine@empiremagazine.bsky.social · 2w ago

Tim Curry, iconic star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Stephen King's It, Clue and more has sadly died aged 80. Team Empire's thoughts are with his friends, family, and loved ones at this difficult time. He will be sorely missed. Read Empire's tribute: www.empireonline.com/movies...

Long shot, but can anyone here possibly help me with contacting Niu Lai director Xin Yumeng and/or his mother and collaborator Sun Lifang? Looking to talk to them for a piece on their film’s remarkable success. Any leads appreciated 🙏🏻 #JournoRequest

A solar eclipse, captured on film in 1900 replay.bfi.org.uk/video/183/36...

This makes me feel immensely happy — and proud! Now to manifest chatting to Lynwen Brennan about how this came together!

Empire Magazine@empiremagazine.bsky.social · last mo.

Star Wars is officially getting a Welsh-language dub this Christmas, with Matthew Rhys, Rhys Ifans, and more lending their voices to a galaxy far, far away. Read more: www.empireonline.com/movies...

Spoilers abound, obvs, but wrote about perhaps the most shocking element of Bramd New Day for @empiremagazine.bsky.social — so once you’ve seen the film, get stuck into it with me.

Empire Magazine@empiremagazine.bsky.social · last mo.

Peter Parker's latest invention in Spider-Man: Brand New Day may have just changed the MCU forever. Join Empire as we explore, in great spoiler-y detail, something with potentially disastrous consequences for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Read more: www.empireonline.com/movies...

I’m almost at the finish line of my 500,000 steps for Tommy’s charity walk. I’ve done over 350km, walked more than 80 hours, and have blisters BETWEEN my toes (it is hell.) If you can, please consider helping me push towards my next fundraising milestone of £600: www.justgiving.com/page/half-a-...

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

Did a thing. Did a wildly speculative, hopefully well informed, but ultimately just nerdily indulgent thing. Some banging comics to catch up with in here, so take a look! 🕸️

Empire Magazine@empiremagazine.bsky.social · 2mo ago

With Spider-Man: Brand New Day swinging into cinemas on 29 July, Empire presents your ultimate comic book reading list to get stuck into before Peter Parker's big-screen return. Read more: www.empireonline.com/movies...

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...

This loss has really shocked me. The MonsterVerse films aren’t best known for their heart and humanity, but Kaylee Hottle gave them both in abundance as ‘Kong whisperer’ Jia Andrews. 18 is no age to die. She will be sorely missed.

Empire Magazine@empiremagazine.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Kaylee Hottle, star of Godzilla Vs. Kong and The New Empire, has sadly died at the age of 18. A trailblazer within the deaf community, Hottle will be sorely missed. Our thoughts are with her friends and family at this difficult time. Read our tribute: www.empireonline.com/movies...

20 days into my 500,000 step walk for Tommy’s, the baby loss and pregnancy charity. I’ve officially passed 250km walked *and* 350,000 steps — blisters, burns, sores and all. If you are able, please consider donating to/sharing my link. Almost at £500! Here it is: www.justgiving.com/page/half-a-...

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...

Round One: The Odyssey, 70mm IMAX, Vue Manchester Printworks Sing to me of the man, Muse, the man of twists and turns… 🌊

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 King

I talk with Empire entertainment journalist Jordan King about his golden-ticket into Empire, advice from Mark Kermode and his emotive writing style.

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Didn’t expect to wake up to the tragic news that Sam Neill has passed away. I loved him as Dr. Grant, loathed him as Inspector Campbell, and secretly wished he was my dad as Uncle Hec… and now I find myself writing his obituary. Strange world. Rest easy Sam Neill, a true great.

Empire Magazine@empiremagazine.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Sam Neill, legendary New Zealand actor and star of Jurassic Park and Event Horizon, has sadly died aged 78. Team Empire's thoughts are with Sam's friends, family, and loved ones at this very difficult time. He will be sorely missed. Read our tribute: www.empireonline.com/movies...

🌈 500,000 MORE STEPS FOR TOMMY’S — DAY FOUR 🌈 Today’s Steps: 18,226 Running Total: 68,860 Amount Raised: £200 Here’s a link for those who wish to donate — or simply know more about my story and why I’m fundraising: www.justgiving.com/page/half-a-...

Just 3 days to go until my big 500,000 step walk for Tommy’s begins — and I’d love to hit the £200 milestone before then. I’m walking for my lost baby Robin and every other child whose parents love and miss and carry them in all they do. Please donate here: www.justgiving.com/page/half-a-...

Went long on the actual best Toy Story, and decided to hone in on just how fun this film actually is… as well as heartbreakingly emotional, obvs. Also, for the record, FUCK LOTSO!

Empire Magazine@empiremagazine.bsky.social · 3mo ago

"[It's] an adult film for children and a children’s film for adults, that somehow sticks the landing on one of the very best trilogies ever made." Toy Story 3 is the best Toy Story film, writes @JordanMBKing. Read more: www.empireonline.com/movies/featu...

Went long on the actual best Toy Story, and decided to hone in on just how fun this film actually is… as well as heartbreakingly emotional, obvs. Also, for the record, FUCK LOTSO!

Empire Magazine@empiremagazine.bsky.social · 3mo ago

"[It's] an adult film for children and a children’s film for adults, that somehow sticks the landing on one of the very best trilogies ever made." Toy Story 3 is the best Toy Story film, writes @JordanMBKing. Read more: www.empireonline.com/movies/featu...

It was a real pleasure to write about I Am Frankelda — Mexico’s first (of many!) stop-motion animated feature — for Empire. This is a wildly inventive fantasy epic with musical numbers and visual flourishes that are SO exciting, and a story with heaps of heart and imagination.

Empire Magazine@empiremagazine.bsky.social · 3mo ago

"A phantasmagorical wonder, bursting at the seams with bright ideas and jaw-slackening designs." Mexico has its first stop-motion feature in the form of The Ambriz Brothers' epic musical fantasy I Am Frankelda — streaming on Netflix now. Read our review: www.empireonline.com/movies...

Does anyone have any dictaphone/digital voice recorder recommendations please? Don’t want to solely rely on my phone any longer for in-person interview recordings, and it’s long overdue!

Matt 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/...

Had a lot of fun writing this with my boy Harry Stainer. SNL UK S1 has been a blast — bring on September and Season 2!

Empire Magazine@empiremagazine.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Saturday Night Live UK’s first season has come to an end. From revisiting an old British pork ad to crustaceans invading The Traitors house, Empire counts down the most unmissable sketches from the hilarious show. Read the full list: www.empireonline.com/tv/features/...

This trailer has had 78 million views on YouTube alone in the last 48 hours?! That’s insane! And, as if any were needed, proof that audiences globally still clamour for and resonate deeply with handcrafted, human-made animation. As a fan of Colin Meloy’s books, this looks incredibly special.

Empire Magazine@empiremagazine.bsky.social · 4mo ago

The first trailer for Travis Knight and Laika's Wildwood teases a stop-motion dark fantasy adventure based on Colin Meloy's books. The film from the studio behind ParaNorman and Coraline arrives in cinemas later this year. Watch it here: www.empireonline.com/movies/news/...

Nice to see in these local council elections that the tried and tested philosophy of “things are shit for me and I’m angry so I want them to be shit for you and for you to be angry” is being upheld. Here’s hoping a sliver of common sense prevails in Wales. 🤞🏻

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...

This sequence in Charlotte Regan’s new BBC series Mint is my favourite thing I’ve seen on TV this year so far. The use of Daughter’s ‘Medicine’ is perfect, and Laird and Coyle-Larner carry the intensity and intimacy of the moment beautifully. So much good TV on at the moment, long may it continue!

Something I’ve wanted to write for a long time, and something I couldn’t have had Stefan Golaszewski’s new drama Babies not existed. There’s very little writing out there from men on the pain of baby loss, but I decided to dig deep and put down some words in the hopes of helping change that.

The i Paper @theipaper.com · 5mo ago

Opinion | I couldn’t help wondering: 'Is this how all dads feel when this happens?' 🖋️ by Jordan King Read more: trib.al/cjYXH6z

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/...