HDD recorders are invented. #empireread #march2002

After 153 issues, Empire retires separate sections for VHS. Instead the format is mentioned in the DVD reviews if it’s available. #empireread #march2002

Michael Mann is the reason Russell Crowe was in Gladiator. #empireread #march2002

Alternative casting on Ocean’s Eleven. We were so, so lucky. #empireread #march2002

As ever Steven Soderbergh is incredibly honest about the challenges of making his films, Ocean’s Eleven in this case. #empireread #march2002

Christopher Walken auditioned for Star Wars with Jodie Foster. #empireread #march2002

Oh I don’t know, give it twenty or so years. #empireread #march2002

ITV Digital’s confusing advert strategy continue. #empireread #march2002

No, Arnult receiving a fee for a Total Recall commentary did not end DVD extras. #empireread #march2002

Is it cake? #empireread #march2002

I’m amazed Boris did OK this. #empireread #march2002

Sadly there isn’t a second cover featuring Bernie Mac, Casey Affleck, Scott Caan, Elliot Gould, Carl Reiner, Eddie Jemison and Shaobo Qin. #empireread #march2002