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A quarter of a century ago, the era of the prequel trilogy and the Clone Wars began with the arrival of The Phantom Menace on 19th May 1999, and as we look back fondly to those halcyon days Empire Magazine celebrate with two light side and dark side covers and fresh interviews with the cast, including Hayden Christensen who is proud of the work he did on his two prequel entries. “The journey that I’ve been on with Star Wars over the last 20 plus years... it’s been a wild ride, and where we’re at now is really meaningful to me I think that those movies have held up well over time, it feels like vindication for the work that we did. Everyone that worked on those movies thought that we were part of something special. We all wanted to do our very best work, and we cared a lot about it. And so to see the response from the fans now, it’s very cool.” Hayden also mentions his memorable scene with Ross Beadman, and back in 2019 we reunited Hayden and Ross for their first meeting since they shot that oft-quoted scene back in 2003. https://youtu.be/fGwhoMFqFe4 “There was a lot of talk about us doing that scene, and I love that George did it. It was a bold move. And it’s shocking, Kids seem to forget about that scene when they meet me! There’s not any fear or intimidation. They’re just excited to meet Anakin.” [gallery link="file" columns="2" size="large" ids="157037,157036"] The new issue of Empire is an epic celebration of Episodes I, II, and III, revisiting the movies with the people who made them. Inside, we have brand new cast interviews, including major conversations – and exclusive photo shoots – with Anakin Skywalker himself, Hayden Christensen, and the one and only Emperor Palpatine, Ian McDiarmid; also speaking to Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Liam Neeson, Samuel L. Jackson, Brian Blessed and more on their memories of the trilogy. Plus, we revisit iconic sequences with producer Rick McCallum, stunt co-ordinator Nick Gillard, and concept designer Iain McCaig, breaking down the Podrace in Episode I, the arena battle in Episode II, and the Mustafar duel in Episode III; we get a closer look at rarely-seen concept art from across the trilogy; we speak to designer Ellen Lee Moon on the story behind her legendary Phantom Menace poster. We even catch up with Elan Sleazebaggano himself, Matt Doran. (No death sticks for us, thank you.) It’s the ultimate look back at the trilogy that changed everything. [amazon box="1787739996"]

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Indiana Jones is back! “It’s full of adventure, laughs, and real emotion,” says #HarrisonFord. Take a first look at #IndianaJones 5, from Empire’s major world-exclusive new issue on sale Thurs 24 November. #IndianaJones5, via #empiremagazine https://www.instagram.com/p/ClHX6eMteaN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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New image of Namor in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever photo from Empire #empiremagazine #empire #marvel #namor #comics #popculturespread https://www.instagram.com/p/CjAcmnjpziR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[EmpireMagazin#148] Michel Fernandez Quartet - Global Warning

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The Mandalorian takes over an exclusive cover of @EmpireMagazine. (1/2)

Don’t miss the new season of #TheMandalorian , streaming March 1 on #DisneyPlus.

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Dune: Part Two Empire Magazine cover ✨

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First behind the scenes look at ‘CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD’

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We're just a few short months away from the arrival of Ahsoka on Disney Plus, and Empire Magazine not only features the former padawan of Anakin Skywalker on its cover but delves into some of the details behind the show, including the interesting news that the Loth Cat seen in the trailer wasn't CG but a practical puppet made by Legacy Effects, the team who created Grogu. One of the biggest joys of Star Wars has always been its menagerie of creatures – the cuddly (and occasionally not-so-cuddly) Ewoks, the ‘Heheyyy’-ing Anzellans, the trilling Porgs, the jabbering Jawas, the ‘Maclunkey’-ing Greedo… the list goes on. Few have exploded in popularity quite so much as Grogu, the artist formerly known as ‘Baby Yoda’, whose arrival in The Mandalorian was kept a total secret – and whose emotive puppetry, courtesy of Legacy Effects, wowed audiences and Werner Herzog alike. But get ready – because in the upcoming Ahsoka series, a fan-favourite creature from the animated Star Wars Rebels is about to get its close-up in live-action, ready to win hearts the world over. Make way for the Loth-cat. https://youtu.be/HnzNZ0Mdx4I As revealed in the Ahsoka trailer, the cuddly critters native to the planet Lothal will be factoring into Ahsoka Tano’s solo adventure – and while the creatures’ brief appearances in The Mandalorian have been CGI, the one here is a fresh animatronic from the Legacy team. “It was real, it was there!” says Mary Elizabeth Winstead – who plays the live-action Hera Syndulla in Ahsoka – when speaking to Empire at Star Wars Celebration. The Loth-cat puppet was a particular favourite of Natasha Liu Bordizzo, who’s bringing Rebels’ Mandalorian warrior Sabine Wren into live-action. “That was my little buddy!” she laughs. “That cat, the complexity of the design… I mean, it has a real skeleton under there, because that’s how they control such intense facial expressions and everything.” The stage is set for a critter who could once again break the internet (or at least, curl up on its lap), even providing possible competition for Grogu’s viral reaction shots. “It would snarl and look cute,” says Ahsoka herself, Rosario Dawson. “Really, the detail was next-level.” When Ahsoka hits Disney+ this August, prepare for Loth-cat mania to begin. Or, as Bordizzo puts it: “Move over, Grogu!” [amazon box="B0BRYGM9R1"]

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Dune: Part Two Empire Magazine cover 💥

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New!!!The lucky audience @KingsPlace meeting tonight’s first guest for @empiremagazine 600th episode… TOM HIDDLESTON!

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Empire Magazine

The battle for Arrakis begins. Introducing @empiremagazine’s world-exclusive Dune: Part Two issue, speaking to Denis Villeneuve about his epic sci-fi sequel.

The Fighters take to the first of two collectible covers – including Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides, Zendaya’s Chani, Rebecca Ferguson’s Lady Jessica, Josh Brolin’s Gurney Halleck, and Javier Bardem’s Stilgar.

The Oppressors occupy the second of two collectible covers – including Austin Butler’s Feyd-Rautha, Dave Bautista’s Glossu ‘The Beast’ Rabban, Stellan Skarsgård’s Baron Harkonnen, Léa Seydoux’s Lady Margot, and Florence Pugh’s Princess Irulan.

On sale Thursday 31 August. Pre-order a copy now at empireonline.com.

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Richard in conversation with Chris Hewitt for Empire Podcast at the London Podcast Festival in London, UK. (September 9, 2023)

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