Can’t find much online about why this didn’t happen. Was apparently about a protagonist who is helped by film characters from the history of cinema animated and live action using CGI. Perhaps the technology wasn’t up to it then. One for @filmstories.bsky.social ? #empireread #march1998
Full page ad from Granada advertising a relatively cheap satellite dish setup. Only in the small print is it revealed that in some cases you will also have to pay upwards of £80 installation charge depending on the size of the dish required. #empireread #march1998
This Morning with Richard Not Judy begins. Did ITV have anything to say about this? #empireread #march1998
This is a pretty specific casting call and at the last minute. The episode went out first week in April 1998. #empireread #march1998
Having started in on Lego Indiana Jones, it is quite jarring that one of the playable characters is “slave child” thanks to the Temple of Doom section. #empireread #march1998
Here’s the Amblin paragraph. The Goonies is “crud”. At which point the writer loses all credibility. #empireread #march1998
In the middle of this issue along with the Armistad coverage is a sixteen page hagiography of Steven Spielberg of the most obscene idolatry. I love Spielberg’s films but I don’t know who this is meant for. #empireread #march1998
This interview would have happened around the time when Weinstein harassed her and then swore Peter Jackson from casting her in Lord of the Ring for being “difficult” to work with. The final paragraph cuts like a dagger. #empireread #march1998
Empire’s interview with Ashley Judd begins with the question “You mean we asked you to wear a black, lacy bra?” printed across the top of the page like a pull quote. Here’s the photo from the #dec1993 issue. They obv wanted something even more suggestive. #empireread #march1998
Here’s where Doctor Who was in 1998. Two years on from the TV Movie with the Pertwee logo and it doesn’t rank a mention in this wide ranging interview with Paul (“I’m Doctor Number Eight.”) McGann. #empireread #march1998 #doctorwho
Olivia Williams arrives fully formed and entirely pragmatic about her casting in The Postman. #empireread #march1998
Settled out of court with the plaintiffs forced to sign a confidentiality agreement. #empireread #march1998
Remember that competition to win a one minute speed run through HMV? Here’s the winner and his basic selections. I probably would have just parked myself somewhere like the widescreen section and filled up the basket. #empireread #march1998
Fortunately much of Borough Market is still there. My Dad and I are visiting on Tuesday. #empireread #march1998
