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Empire Magazine @empiremagazine.bsky.social · 9h

Bradley Cooper is in talks to star opposite Margot Robbie in Lee Isaac Chung's upcoming Ocean's prequel movie.

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Empire Magazine @empiremagazine.bsky.social · 12h

"As games in and of themselves, both Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 remain near-perfect outings for the multi-talented plumber."

As the Mario franchise turns 40, #SuperMarioGalaxy 1 and 2 get the Switch 2 remaster treatment.

Read our review: www.empireonline.com/gaming/revie...

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Empire Magazine @empiremagazine.bsky.social · 12h

A Minecraft Movie is officially getting a sequel in Summer 2027 — and Jared Hess is returning to direct.

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Empire Magazine @empiremagazine.bsky.social · 13h

Disney's live-action Tangled movie is back in early development — and Scarlett Johansson is circling the role of villainous lead Mother Gothel.

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Empire Magazine @empiremagazine.bsky.social · 14h

From the Original Trilogy to the Sequels and beyond, #StarWars is a franchise filled with iconic heroes and villains.

Join Team Empire as we run through 50 of the greatest characters from that galaxy far, far away...

READ THE FULL LIST: www.empireonline.com/movies/featu...

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Empire Magazine @empiremagazine.bsky.social · 14h

The first trailer for #AKnightOfTheSevenKingdoms teases a funny yet gritty Game Of Thrones spin-off series.

The show, following Ser Duncan The Tall (Peter Claffey) and his squire Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell), hits Sky on 19 January, 2026.

WATCH THE TRAILER: www.empireonline.com/tv/news/a-kn...

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Empire Magazine @empiremagazine.bsky.social · 15h

Charli XCX's A24 movie The Moment confirms its epic cast, including Alexander Skarsgård, Rachel Sennott, Rosanna Arquette, Kylie Jenner, and more.

Watch the teaser here: www.empireonline.com/tv/news/char...

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Empire Magazine @empiremagazine.bsky.social · 17h

Rian Johnson is a filmmaker who Josh Brolin was "really scared of" on Wake Up Dead Man.

"[He] made me nervous, in a good way," Brolin tells Empire. "There's nothing threatening about him. And yet I found myself perpetually wanting to please him."

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Empire Magazine @empiremagazine.bsky.social · 17h

Josh Brolin is facing his fears.

In a major new interview and Focus cover shoot, he opens up about taking big swings and finding joy in going to deep, dark places.

Read the full interview: www.empireonline.com/movies/featu...

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Empire Magazine @empiremagazine.bsky.social · 1d

George Clooney has said that Ocean's 14 is finally set to shoot in 2026, with Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Don Cheadle, and Julia Roberts all likely to return for the long-gestating heist sequel.

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Empire Magazine @empiremagazine.bsky.social · 1d

Shelby Oaks, the directorial debut of YouTuber-turned-filmmaker Chris Stuckmann, has confirmed a UK release date.

The Neon-produced horror movie will hit cinemas here on 29 October.

WATCH THE TRAILER: www.empireonline.com/movies/news/...

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Empire Magazine @empiremagazine.bsky.social · 1d

Saoirse Ronan is set to play Linda McCartney in Sam Mendes' upcoming #TheBeatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event.

The quartet of biopics, all releasing in April 2028, will reunite Ronan with Foe co-star Paul Mescal, who's playing Paul McCartney.

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Empire Magazine @empiremagazine.bsky.social · 1d

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Unfortunately, if you haven't included your name, you will have to resubmit. Apologies!

Empire Magazine @empiremagazine.bsky.social · 3d

🚨 WE NEED QUESTIONS FOR JAMES CAMERON! 🚨

The director of the Avatar series, The Terminator & Titanic is taking YOUR questions for a future issue of Empire. Don’t miss out — leap at this chance like a facehugger!

Submit by Oct 8: www.empireonline.com/movies/featu...

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Empire Magazine @empiremagazine.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 EMPIRE VIP: Bugonia Preview 🚨

On Oct 20, see Yorgos Lanthimos, Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons’ out-of-this-world new film in London before its release on Oct 31.

Seats will vanish fast. Sign up to the Empire VIP Club before 12 Oct to avoid missing out!

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Empire Magazine @empiremagazine.bsky.social · 1d

Steven Knight's Victorian boxing drama A Thousand Blows will return for Season 2 on Disney+ in January 2026.

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Empire Magazine @empiremagazine.bsky.social · 2d

Michael Mann's #Heat2 is officially happening at United Artists — and Leonardo DiCaprio is eyeing a key role.

Other names circling the crime thriller prequel/sequel include Adam Driver, Austin Butler, and Bradley Cooper.

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Empire Magazine @empiremagazine.bsky.social · 2d

"A fun if forgettable bit of futuristic fluff."

The virtual world starts invading reality in action sequel #TronAres — in UK cinemas on Friday.

Read the Empire review: www.empireonline.com/movies/revie...

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Empire Magazine @empiremagazine.bsky.social · 2d

Jennifer Lawrence is going crazy for — and at — Robert Pattinson in the latest trailer for Lynne Ramsay's thriller Die My Love.

WATCH IT HERE: www.empireonline.com/movies/news/...

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Pilot TV @pilottvpod.bsky.social · 3d

On this week's #PilotTVPodcast we're talking BBC3 sit-com #FilmClub with stars Aimee Lou Wood and Suranne Jones, and ITV heist drama #Frauds with Jodie Whittaker. Plus! News! Reviews! True crime nonsense! And more! Enjoy...

Listen — or watch — here: www.empireonline.com/tv/news/pilo...

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Empire Magazine @empiremagazine.bsky.social · 3d

Margo Martindale and Johnny Vegas are #TheTwits in the trailer for Phil Johnston's animated take on Roald Dahl's classic children's book.

The movie, which also stars Emilia Clarke and Natalie Portman, hits Netflix on 17 October.

WATCH THE TRAILER: www.empireonline.com/movies/news/...

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Empire Magazine @empiremagazine.bsky.social · 3d

🚨 WE NEED QUESTIONS FOR JAMES CAMERON! 🚨

The director of the Avatar series, The Terminator & Titanic is taking YOUR questions for a future issue of Empire. Don’t miss out — leap at this chance like a facehugger!

Submit by Oct 8: www.empireonline.com/movies/featu...

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Empire Magazine @empiremagazine.bsky.social · 4d

Jason Bateman is set to direct Tom Holland in #ThePartner, an adaptation of John Grisham's bestselling legal thriller.

The Imitation Game scribe Graham Moore is tackling the screenplay.

Read more: www.empireonline.com/movies/news/...

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Empire Magazine @empiremagazine.bsky.social · 6d

On this week's #EmpirePodcast we're talking #TheSmashingMachine with Benny Safdie, Urchin with Harris Dickinson, and The Partisan with the legendary Malcolm McDowell. Plus! News! Reviews! Taylor Swift sighting nonsense! And more! Enjoy...

Listen here: www.empireonline.com/movies/news/...

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Empire Magazine @empiremagazine.bsky.social · 6d

Question for you – with Halloween approaching, what is your favourite non-horror scary movie, and why?

Reply with your answer, and you might see it in print in our next issue...

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Empire Magazine @empiremagazine.bsky.social · 6d

"Fast and funny enough."

Mark Wahlberg plays Donald E. Westlake's thief in Shane Black's thriller-comedy Play Dirty – now on Prime Video.

Read the Empire review: www.empireonline.com/movies/revie...

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