Poster for the The 39 Steps

Swindon, seen from Liddington Castle hillfort

#HillfortsWednesday Liddington Castle on a bright, sunny morning. Swindon can be seen from the ramparts, just beyond the M4

Liddington Castle hillfort, near Swindon

Liddington Castle hillfort, near Swindon

Surprised they didn’t get him to take a pen, he was on the telly so much.

Samuel Bottomley and Séamus McLean Ross are stepping up to the mic in California Schemin'.

In a new Empire Spotlight interview and photoshoot, the duo talk rapping, vulnerability, and putting Scottish stories in the limelight.

READ THE INTERVIEW: www.empireonline.com/movies...

It’s hard not to crack a smile at the relentless fun."

Samara Weaving is caught up in another deadly (and bloody) game of hide and seek in the horror sequel Ready or Not 2: Here I Come — in UK cinemas 20 March.

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

Robert de Niro looking menacing in Taxi Driver

Double honour coming up for young Mr Aramayo - hopefully a BAFTA later this month; and I Swear is being screened by Cricklade Cinema on March 24. The film was selected by the North Wiltshire community cinema group’s Leeds United supporting programmer (me). www.crickladecinema.org.uk/. MOT!

"Fennell throws everything at this fever-dream adaptation, which massages the senses while showcasing Elordi’s star power."

Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi lead Emerald Fennell's #WutheringHeights — in UK cinemas on 14 February.

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

What a stellar evening. Incredible guests, hilarious chat. The stress of getting down there in time was worth it
@chrishewitt.bsky.social @jamescdyer.bsky.social @helenlohara.bsky.social @bethwebb.bsky.social @benstravis.bsky.social @mrgodfrey.bsky.social

Erm...when does the whistle thing kick in?

Victoria Hall, Hanley

10cc circa 1975

#thecrowncirencester

Having a nice lunch in the pub opposite…

Ahem…

Palhinha is the new Bruno Fernandes

In this month's news section, we light the fuse on A House Of Dynamite with director Kathryn Bigelow; get in on the Pandoran action with Avatar: Fire And Ash's stunt team; turn the Spotlight on Urchin star Frank Dillane; and much, much more.

READ MORE: empireonline.com/movies/news/...

30 years ago today:

Tony Yeboah uncorks The Finest Thunderbastard In The History Of Thunderbastards.

Traction engine like a foot

The sky’s the limit for Harris Dickinson

Empire sat down with the star for a major new interview and cover shoot, where he opens up about vulnerability, the filmmaker he wants to be, and stepping into the director’s chair for his film Urchin.

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

Definitely not one of the 11 Pauls. And not Ellam either. Perhaps it’s the team’s carpet bowls coach - “Clarke, you want bloody shooting for missing the jack from there. No, not you Charlton…”

This is spooky. On Monday I bought Tales Accursed from a lovely little independent bookshop in… Malmesbury. I was initially looking for the paperback of Damnable Tales but it wasn’t available - and I now know why having read about your issues with Unbound. Here’s hoping for a defaced copy soon!

Karen Carney is the fourteenth celebrity contestant announced for Strictly Come Dancing 2025 The sports presenter and legendary Lioness will enter the famous ballroom when Strictly returns to BBC One and BBC iPlayer this September

"She wouldn't have won the glitterball trophy if there hadn't been a pandemic." #lufc www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/...

The Empire Film Podcast is returning to Kings Place for a live show!

Join Team Empire on Sat 13 Sep for a dose of film-related fun as they dig into the latest news and reviews, answer audience questions, and maybe even have a surprise guest?

Tickets: kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/com...

Guess the movie - 9 square grid to guess films 3 actors have appeared in, relating to specific categories

@mickpuck.bsky.social Hey Mike, this may help pass the time on the tour bus. Be interesting to compare answers on that last row…

Bloke on tonight's edition of Pointless Celebrities apparently once scored a fucking great goal #lufc

It's new Empire day! In the front pages: Celine Song on her poignant Past Lives follow-up The Materialists, Richard Linklater on assembling his auteur all-stars in Nouvelle Vague, Zach Cregger chats Weapons, plus Damson Idris! Francesca Scorsese! Julia Ducournau! And so much more: lnkd.in/eaXCmGiB

Saw Gwyneth Keyworth in the West End a couple of years ago playing Scout Finch in Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of To Kill A Mockingbird. Her father, Atticus Finch, was played by… Rafe Spall

‘I’m scared to close my eyes… I’m scared to open them’ #UncannyCommunity