Empire Issue Preview: The Predator, BlacKkKlansman, Jack Ryan, Michael Douglas, Saturday Night Fever

Empire - August 2018 - Predator

by Ben Travis |
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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

Empire - August 2018 issue preview

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

Empire - August 2018 issue preview

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

Empire - August 2018 issue preview

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

Empire - August 2018 issue preview

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

Empire - August 2018 issue preview

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

Empire - August 2018 issue preview

Peak disco. Peak Travolta. Peak dancing. The filmmakers tell the unlikely story of how the hip-swinging classic was made.

Re.View

Empire - August 2018 issue preview

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

Empire - August 2018 issue preview

Get fresh looks at Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, American Animals, Upgrade, and The Hate U Give.

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