It is a time of democracy. As the STAR WARS UNIVERSE continues to expand, Empire opens a vote for readers to decide upon the GREATEST STAR WARS CHARACTER OF ALL TIME. The results are published in the NEW ISSUE OF EMPIRE, which hits newsstands on Thursday 9 August. Here’s a SNEAK PREVIEW of what you’ll find in this month’s mag....
The Greatest Star Wars Characters Of All Time
Han Solo. Luke Skywalker. Kylo Ren. Jar Jar Binks? The Star Wars universe is a galaxy of rogues, rebels, scoundrels, and scum – and when we asked you to choose your favourites, you responded in your droves. Find the top 50 list in the magazine – and be prepared for a few surprises.
Samuel L. Jackson
The Star Wars prequels are a widely acknowledged as a mixed bag – but among their highlights is one of the coolest Jedi ever in Mace Windu. Empire caught up with Samuel L. Jackson to talk all about the character that he willed into being.
The Naked Gun
The Japanese fighting fish. The firework factory. The beaver. Comedies don’t get much more classic than The Naked Gun – and for its 30th anniversary, we caught up with creators Zucker-Abrahams-Zucker to talk through its greatest moments.
The Empire Interview: Idris Elba
With beloved Brit actor turning big-screen director, this month’s Empire Interview is with Idris Elba – talking_Yardie_, the reaction to The Dark Tower, and why playing Nelson Mandela meant so much to him.
On.Screen
This month’s reviews include Spike Lee’s BlacKkKlansman, outstanding Polish drama Cold War, Idris Elba’s directorial debut Yardie, and comedy The Spy Who Dumped Me.
Re.View
As Heathers turns 30, director Michael Lehmann and writer Daniel Waters break down its enduring legacy. Also: we get under the skin of Beast in spoilery detail, reflect on The Piano with Jane Campion, get a first take on Die Hard, and pull off the ultimate Bat-ranking.
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