With the world’s greatest intergalactic hunter making its grand cinematic comeback, this month’s Empire cover star is none other than the original ugly mother – the Predator. Our August issue hits the shelves on Thursday 12 July, and when you pick up a copy here’s a sneak peek at what you’ll find inside (presented in regular vision for our human readers – thermal-vision edition not yet available).
The Predator
Shane Black brings his unique flavour to the long-running sci-fi saga, and Empire went to his house to talk all about the making of the film.
Predator: 30th Anniversary Special
The screenwriter of the original Predator, Jim Thomas, takes a look back at how the Arnie classic made it to the big screen, with unseen photos and all kinds of amazing stories.
BlacKkKlansman
Spike Lee is back with the most important film of the year — telling the true story of the African-American policeman who infiltrated the KKK in the 1980s. Empire speaks to its cast about working with the great director.
Jack Ryan
Fresh from scaring the pants off the world in A Quiet Place, John Krasinski presents his incarnation of Tom Clancy’s most iconic character in a new TV series. Empire gets the inside story on the CIA agent who still plays by the rules.
Michael Douglas: The Empire Interview
Making his MCU return in Ant-Man and the Wasp, we caught up with Michael Douglas poolside in an LA hotel to talk through his incredible career.
Saturday Night Fever
Peak disco. Peak Travolta. Peak dancing. The filmmakers tell the unlikely story of how the hip-swinging classic was made.
Re.View
In home entertainment, we talk through You Were Never Really Here beat-by-literal-beat with Lynne Ramsay, try to track down every single pop culture reference in Ready Player One (really), and go to a galaxy far, far away for the latest ranking…
Pre.View
Get fresh looks at Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, American Animals, Upgrade, and The Hate U Give.
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