When was Empire magazine first published?
Empire magazine was first published in May 1989. The debut edition was dated June/July 1989 and featured Dennis Quaid and Winona Ryder on the cover for the film Great Balls of Fire!.
Questions about Empire (magazine)
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Who founded Empire magazine and what was its original concept?
David Hepworth of Emap proposed Empire magazine, modelling it on the approach of the British music magazine Q. Barry McIlheney, former editor of Smash Hits, was recruited as the first editor, with Hepworth serving as Editorial Director.
How does Empire magazine rate films?
Empire rates films on a scale of one to five stars with no half-stars allowed. The magazine committed from its first issue to reviewing every film released in UK cinemas.
How many editors has Empire magazine had?
Empire has had eleven editors since its launch in 1989, starting with Barry McIlheney for the first 44 issues and currently with Nick De Semlyen from issue 394 onward. Steven Spielberg and Sam Mendes each guest-edited one special issue.
What is the Empire Masterpiece feature?
The Empire Masterpiece is a two-page critical essay on a film selected by Empire, published in the Re.View section. It has appeared regularly since Raging Bull was featured in issue 167 in May 2003.
What were the Empire Awards and when did they end?
The Empire Awards were an annual reader-voted ceremony running from 1996 to 2018. Originally sponsored by Sony Ericsson and later by Jameson from 2009, the awards were discontinued after the 2018 ceremony for undisclosed reasons.