The Mandalorian armour is one of the most iconic designs in Star Wars – the killer look first sported by the beloved Boba Fett, and later in the prequels by his clone-dad Jango Fett. Now, its given an all-new life and a whole new meaning in The Mandalorian – the live-action Disney+ show that continues the Star Wars story on a whole new frontier: digital streaming. The new issue of Empire goes under the helmet of the galaxy’s coolest new hero and his must-see show – and you can pick up a copy on newsstands from Thursday 20 February.
Here’s a sneak peek inside this month’s mag.
The Mandalorian
The Skywalker Saga is over – but Star Wars’ new dawn begins on Disney+ with the arrival of its first ever live action series, The Mandalorian. Empire takes a deep dive into the show that brings a whole new perspective on the galaxy far, far away, featuring brand new interviews with showrunner Jon Favreau, star Pedro Pascal, and director Taika Waititi. This is the way.
Mulan
For its latest live-action remake, Disney is heading in an all-new direction – turning the Chinese legend of Mulan into a historical war epic. Empire goes on set in the mountains of New Zealand to get the inside story on a very different kind of Disney heroine.
Saint Maud
Religion-driven British horror movie Saint Maud is set to convert a multitude of disciples. Director Rose Glass exclusively shares her production diary from the making of her very first movie, from initial conception through to the final days of the shoot.
Rocks
Sarah Gavron’s latest film is one of the most striking and joyful British coming-of-age movies of recent years – featuring mostly teenage non-professional actors, and brought to the screen by a team of predominantly female filmmakers. They tell Empire how they made it happen.
Nicolas Cage
From Lovecraftian horror Color Out Of Space to last year’s chainsaw-revving Mandy, Nicolas Cage keeps making bolder choices and evermore bonkers movies. Empire dives into the mind of the man himself, talking ‘Cage Rage’, memes, and upcoming meta-movie The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent.
Emerald Fennell
Meet Britain’s new ultra-talented multi-hyphenate – writer, director, showrunner, actor and beyond. Fresh from steering Killing Eve Season 2, Empire meets the ballsy new voice behind timely revenge thriller Promising Young Woman.
The Lost Boys
Joel Schumacher’s big-haired horror-comedy reinvented the vampire movie with lashings of ‘80s excess, hair metal, maggots and more. Empire catches up with the legendary director to talk about its transformation from family fun to rock-and-roll-fuelled, blood-sucking mayhem.
Re View
This month’s home entertainment section includes Alfonso Cuaron talking Roma as it enters the Criterion Collection, Lulu Wang on The Farewell, an Alfred Hitchcock ranking, a look back at The Ipcress File, and much more.
On Screen
Reviewed in this issue, you’ll find the sumptuous Portrait Of A Lady On Fire, bone-rattling True History Of The Kelly Gang, Todd Haynes’ legal drama Dark Waters, the return of Jean-Luc in Star Trek: Picard, and much more.
Take 20
In our round-up of all the movie moments that matter this month, we have a brand new look at Bill & Ted Face The Music, the Guillermo del Toro-produced horror Antlers, Jeff Goldblum talking bananas, board games and Fast & Furious, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II on his killer year, tributes to Kirk Douglas and Terry Jones, and much more.
Spoiler Special
In this month’s spoiler-packed section, you’ll find Sam Mendes and Krysty Wilson-Cairns revealing the secrets of 1917, and the Empire team breaking down all the major talking points from Oscar-winner Parasite.
Bond: The Ultimate Celebration
Empire’s latest issue comes with bonus magazine, Bond: The Ultimate Celebration, dedicated to the world’s greatest spy. Featuring exclusive interviews with a royal flush of Bond directors, an introduction from No Time To Die director Cary Joji Fukunaga, unseen pics from the archive with commentary from Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, and celebrations of the Bond songs, title sequences, women, villains and lairs that make the franchise so beloved, it’s jam-packed with 007 delights. Pick up a copy (for your eyes) only with the new issue of Empire.
On sale from Thursday 20 February.