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The Empire Film Podcast

Bauer Media
Hollywood
Empire Magazine
Star Wars
Marvel Cinematic Universe
Film Industry
Disney Plus
Animation
Netflix
Mission Impossible: the Final Reckoning
Bob Marley
Shōgun
Christmas Movies
Tron Ares
The Running Man
A Thousand Blows
Wicked For Good
The Rings Of Power
The Boys In the Boat
Thunderbolts
The Odyssey

The Empire Film Podcast is the official podcast of Empire, the world's biggest and best movie magazine. We bring you all the latest movie news and nonsense, as well as reviews of the week's new films, an assortment of irreverent, film-related chat and interviews with some of Hollywood's best and brightest. New episodes every Friday. For our famous deep dives into specific movies, subscribe to the ... more

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Latest Episodes

The latest episode of The Interviews is another belter, folks. And is, accidentally, double act-themed. First, Chris Hewitt sits down on Zoom for a fun chat with Phil Lord and Chris Miller, the directors of one of the year's biggest and best films, P... more

The latest episode of the Empire Podcast sees the team — Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, Alex Godfrey, and James Dyer — go simply ga-ga for Olivia Wilde's new film, The Invite. In fact, Wilde is this week's guest, along with her co-star, Edward Norton, w... more

A shorter episode of The Interviews this week, folks, but it packs a lot into its 35 minutes, as Chris Hewitt talks music, Irish accents, life post-Game Of Thrones, and more with 500 Miles star, Maisie Williams, and then delves deep into Disclosure D... more

This week's Empire Podcast might see Chris Hewitt and Helen O'Hara write their own ticket, folks, as they come up with an idea for Toy Story 6 that should, if there's any justice, be in production by the end of the weekend. Pixar, call us! That comes... more

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Recent Guests

Maisie Williams
Star of 500 Miles
500 Miles (Film)
Episode: The Interviews (ft. Maisie Williams; and David Koepp)
Jeff Tremaine
Director of Jackass films
Jackass
Episode: Toy Story 6: Revenge Of The Sid (ft. Johnny Knoxville and Jeff Tremaine)
Johnny Knoxville
Actor/Producer, star of Jackass films
Jackass
Episode: Toy Story 6: Revenge Of The Sid (ft. Johnny Knoxville and Jeff Tremaine)
Cary Elwes
Actor, guest in Dead Man's Wire and related projects
Dead Man's Wire; MIA
Episode: The Interviews (ft. Jack Whitehall & Haley Bennett; Cary Elwes; Curry Barker)
Haley Bennett
Actress, star of Virginia Woolf's Night & Day
Virginia Woolf's Night & Day (film)
Episode: The Interviews (ft. Jack Whitehall & Haley Bennett; Cary Elwes; Curry Barker)
Jack Whitehall
Actor and comedian
Virginia Woolf's Night & Day (film)
Episode: The Interviews (ft. Jack Whitehall & Haley Bennett; Cary Elwes; Curry Barker)
Curry Barker
Director of Obsession
Obsession
Episode: The Interviews (ft. Jack Whitehall & Haley Bennett; Cary Elwes; Curry Barker)
Tom Hanks
Actor, voice of Woody (Toy Story) and guest on the episode
Disney/Pixar
Episode: Helen O'Hara: Minor Celebrity (ft. Tom Hanks & Tim Allen)
Tim Allen
Actor, voice of Buzz Lightyear and guest on the episode
Disney/Pixar
Episode: Helen O'Hara: Minor Celebrity (ft. Tom Hanks & Tim Allen)

Hosts

Chris Hewitt
Host of The Empire Podcast and related spinoffs; long-running interviewer with a focus on cinema, industry news, and feature-style conversations.
James Dyer
Co-host and regular voice on film discussions, known for witty banter and industry knowledge.
Helen O'Hara
Co-host/regular contributor providing film criticism and industry perspectives.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 4.5k ratings
  • Movie fan

    Great content, with sharp and insightful reviews that often steers me towards films I may not have watched. The Marvel and Avatar fanboying can get a bit tedious, but doesn’t overshadow hours of excellent free content that I have enjoyed for years.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Physio2005
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Up and down, highs and lows, in and out?

    The Marvel love is intolerable… the Avatar love is just embarrassing.

    I’ve been listening for years and still do (just about) so 5 stars for a truck load of free entertainment.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hatchershmatcher
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • When did it all go wrong

    I can no longer listen to this, it’s become a shadow of its former rather good self. I want to know about films and not mindless chatter, politics and overlapping voices. Get back to been what you were once good at

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    FreyjaKat
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • I owe you this

    Been listening since the beginning and do so every week. Best film pod around. Five stars from me is quite literally the least I could do for the hundreds of hours of entertainment. Enjoy those stars. Savour them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jack Hackett
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • The best film podcast, with the best pals

    Love listening in to Chris, Helen and James every single week. They’re good company, it’s packed with film fun every week. Get on it.

    Shout out to the Shameless Plug too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rahmus
    United Kingdom8 months ago

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Toy Story 6: Revenge Of The Sid (ft. Johnny Knoxville and Jeff Tremaine)
Q: What was the most surprising or challenging moment during production?
The colonoscopy prep scene and the chaotic schedule of six days of shooting, which required packing two weeks of material into a compact timeline, tested the team's stamina and creativity.
Toy Story 6: Revenge Of The Sid (ft. Johnny Knoxville and Jeff Tremaine)
Q: What moments did you really want to include in Best And Last, and how did you balance old clips with fresh material?
Johnny Knoxville explains they fought hard to include a key Rolling Stones credit piece and that the process involved cutting down many favorite bits, acknowledging the difficulty of killing their darlings while maintaining a coherent narrative.
Toy Story 6: Revenge Of The Sid (ft. Johnny Knoxville and Jeff Tremaine)
Q: How did Jackass Forever lead into Best And Last, and what were the hurdles in making a Best Of movie while still shooting new material?
The project emerged from a desire to celebrate the 25th anniversary, shifting from simply re-releasing the films to creating a Best Of that also includes new footage, with the realization that they needed to trim and curate the best bits while adding context through interviews.
The Interviews (ft. Jack Whitehall & Haley Bennett; Cary Elwes; Curry Barker)
Q: How did improvisation shape the performance in a period piece?
Improv was embraced to keep the scenes fresh; we would occasionally slip in period-appropriate quips or modern flavor, which was allowed and often funny, as long as it remained true to the characters and period.
The Interviews (ft. Jack Whitehall & Haley Bennett; Cary Elwes; Curry Barker)
Q: But for both of you going into this, were either of you afraid of Virginia Woolf? Was this a bit daunting?
Yes, it was daunting in a sense, but Tina Garavbi's approach encouraged playfulness and modern energy, which helped us connect with the material rather than being stiffly reverent.

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A film-focused conversation hub featuring in-depth interviews with actors, directors, writers, and producers, plus panel banter about current releases, industry news, and historical filmmaking. Episodes frequently center on high-profile collaborations, behind-the-scenes craft (direction, editing, 3D tech, practical effects), and franchise storytelling, all delivered with warm camaraderie and witty banter. Notable is the show's willingness to mix long-form conversations with spoiler-aware deep dives and annual anniversary-style roundtables, making it a strong fit for listeners who crave both intimate creator insights and broad film industry context.

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1. Pilot TV
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Recent guests on The Empire Film Podcast include:

1. Maisie Williams
2. Jeff Tremaine
3. Johnny Knoxville
4. Cary Elwes
5. Haley Bennett
6. Jack Whitehall
7. Curry Barker
8. Tom Hanks

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