Empire Magazine – July 2010 – Inception Leonardo DiCaprio Christopher Nolan

Publication: Empire Magazine
Issue Date: July 2010
Original UK Cover Price: £3.99
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Condition: Pre-owned – Used
Main Cover Feature: Inception (2010)
Main Cover Star: Leonardo DiCaprio
Director Featured: Christopher Nolan
SKU: 1582

Magazine Overview

Original UK edition of Empire Magazine, July 2010, featuring an impressive front cover dedicated to Christopher Nolan's science-fiction thriller Inception, starring Leonardo DiCaprio.

Published during the build-up to the film's theatrical release, this issue captures the considerable anticipation surrounding one of the most talked-about films of 2010.

The cover prominently features Leonardo DiCaprio as Dom Cobb, the central character in Inception, against a dramatic urban background inspired by the film's dream-world imagery.

The magazine also advertises coverage of Christopher Nolan's forthcoming third Batman film, an early look at Marvel's Thor, Pixar's Toy Story 3, Predators, Jonah Hex and Let Me In.

A further attraction is the first instalment of Empire's The Complete Hitchcock retrospective, exploring the work of legendary filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock.

This issue is particularly appealing to collectors of Leonardo DiCaprio, Christopher Nolan, Inception, Batman and cinema memorabilia from the early 2010s.

Main Cover Feature – Christopher Nolan's Inception

The centrepiece of this edition is Empire's coverage of Inception, the ambitious science-fiction thriller written and directed by Christopher Nolan.

The cover promotes the film as a major cinematic event of 2010, with the headline:

Christopher Nolan's Inception

A further promotional line compares the film's combination of science fiction, espionage and action to The Matrix and James Bond.

Leonardo DiCaprio Cover Photograph

Leonardo DiCaprio appears in character as Dom Cobb, wearing a dark business suit, white shirt and black tie.

His hair is neatly swept back, and he is shown looking seriously towards the left side of the cover.

He holds a handgun in his right hand, contributing to the espionage-inspired visual presentation.

Behind him is a stylised blue-grey cityscape featuring distorted architecture and buildings, reflecting the dream manipulation and altered realities central to Inception.

The composition uses a striking combination of:

• Large red EMPIRE masthead.

• Dramatic blue-grey architectural background.

• Full-length image of Leonardo DiCaprio.

• Oversized red INCEPTION lettering.

• White and black supporting headlines.

• Circular orange promotional graphic.

• Additional film headlines arranged around the central image.

The magazine describes the feature as offering special access to one of the major film events of 2010.

About Inception

Released in 2010, Inception follows Dom Cobb, a specialist in extracting information from people's subconscious minds through shared dreaming.

The film explores layered dream worlds, corporate espionage, memory, guilt and the boundaries between reality and imagination.

Directed by Christopher Nolan, it features an ensemble cast including Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Elliot Page, Tom Hardy, Marion Cotillard, Cillian Murphy, Ken Watanabe and Michael Caine.

This magazine represents contemporary coverage of the film before its release, making it a desirable period publication for enthusiasts of Nolan's filmmaking.

Batman 3 – Christopher Nolan's Gotham Trilogy

The cover prominently advertises:

Batman 3 – Nolan Talks His Gotham Trilogy And Superman!

This is particularly interesting because the magazine was published before the release of The Dark Knight Rises in 2012.

At the time, Christopher Nolan had already directed:

• Batman Begins (2005).

• The Dark Knight (2008).

The third film was still in development.

The advertised coverage concerns Nolan's Batman films and his involvement with the Superman franchise.

For collectors of Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy, this issue offers a contemporary glimpse of the franchise during an important period between The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises.

Thor – Early Marvel Cinematic Universe Coverage

Another headline advertises an early look at Thor, Marvel's 2011 superhero film.

The cover refers to the film as Branagh's God of Thunder, referencing director Kenneth Branagh.

Thor stars Chris Hemsworth as the title character and features Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston and Anthony Hopkins.

This feature is of interest to Marvel Cinematic Universe collectors because it dates from the early period of the franchise, before the release of The Avengers in 2012.

The magazine was published when Marvel's interconnected cinematic universe was still developing.

Toy Story 3 – Pixar Animation

The magazine also promotes Toy Story 3, the third instalment of Pixar's popular animated film series.

The cover highlights Woody and Buzz Lightyear.

Released in 2010, Toy Story 3 follows the toys as their owner Andy prepares to leave for college.

The film features familiar characters including Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, Rex, Hamm and Mr Potato Head.

This issue provides contemporary coverage of the film during its original release period.

It may appeal to collectors of Pixar, Disney animation and Toy Story memorabilia.

Predators – Science-Fiction Action

The front cover advertises coverage of Predators, the 2010 science-fiction action film associated with the Predator franchise.

The headline references filmmaker Robert Rodriguez and describes the production as a jungle-based revival of the series.

Directed by Nimród Antal and produced by Robert Rodriguez, Predators stars Adrien Brody, Alice Braga, Topher Grace, Laurence Fishburne and Danny Trejo.

The film returns the franchise to a hostile jungle environment, with a group of dangerous individuals pursued by alien hunters.

The advertised feature may be of interest to collectors of Predator films and science-fiction cinema.

Jonah Hex – DC Comics Adaptation

Another cover headline promotes Jonah Hex, the 2010 film based on the DC Comics character.

The cover describes the film using the phrase:

The Good, The Bad And The Really Ugly

Jonah Hex stars Josh Brolin as the scarred bounty hunter, alongside Megan Fox and John Malkovich.

Combining Western, fantasy and comic-book elements, the film is another example of the superhero and comic-book adaptations attracting attention during 2010.

This issue may interest DC Comics and comic-book film collectors.

Let Me In – Horror Film Coverage

The cover advertises Let Me In, describing it as a modern horror classic revamped.

Released in 2010, Let Me In is an American adaptation of the novel Let the Right One In, previously adapted into the acclaimed Swedish film of the same name.

Directed by Matt Reeves, the American film stars Kodi Smit-McPhee, Chloë Grace Moretz and Richard Jenkins.

The film explores the friendship between a bullied young boy and a mysterious girl with a supernatural secret.

This feature adds further interest for collectors of horror cinema and contemporary film adaptations.

The Complete Hitchcock – Part 1

An important additional cover feature is:

The Complete Hitchcock – Part 1

The prominent red promotional panel appears at the bottom-left of the cover.

This indicates the beginning of a retrospective exploring the work of British filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock.

Hitchcock is celebrated for his influential suspense and thriller films, including:

• Psycho (1960).

• Vertigo (1958).

• Rear Window (1954).

• North by Northwest (1959).

• The Birds (1963).

• Rebecca (1940).

The retrospective is particularly interesting for classic cinema enthusiasts, as it places Hitchcock's work alongside contemporary blockbuster coverage.

The exact films and material discussed in this instalment cannot be confirmed from the supplied cover photograph alone.

Collectable 2010 Cinema Interest

This issue represents an interesting period in cinema history.

Its cover brings together several significant film developments:

Christopher Nolan: The release of Inception and anticipation surrounding his third Batman film.

Marvel Studios: Early coverage of Thor before the expansion of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Pixar: The release of Toy Story 3.

Science Fiction: New developments in the Predator franchise.

DC Comics: The Jonah Hex film adaptation.

Horror Cinema: The release of Let Me In.

Classic Film History: Empire's retrospective celebrating Alfred Hitchcock.

For cinema collectors, this mixture of contemporary previews and classic film coverage makes the July 2010 edition an interesting addition to an Empire Magazine collection.

Condition – Important Information

Condition: Pre-owned – Used

The supplied photograph shows the actual magazine being offered.

This is an original 2010 magazine with visible signs of previous handling, age and storage.

Front Cover

The front cover retains its distinctive red, black and blue-grey design.

Leonardo DiCaprio's central photograph and the Inception headline remain clearly visible.

However, the following imperfections can be seen:

• Visible rubbing and wear along the left-hand spine edge.

• Small creases and surface impressions near the spine.

• Slight wear along the upper edge.

• Minor bending and irregularity at the upper-right corner.

• Some light surface scuffing and handling marks.

• Small areas of rubbing around the lower corners.

• Minor edge wear along the bottom of the magazine.

• Slight bending and wear at the lower-right corner.

The front cover remains present and the principal artwork is clearly legible.

Spine and Binding

The left-hand spine edge shows noticeable signs of handling and wear.

There is some rubbing, minor bending and slight unevenness along the edge.

The binding has not been fully inspected because only the front cover is shown.

Interior Pages

The interior pages have not been photographed or individually inspected.

Their exact condition and completeness therefore cannot be guaranteed.

There may be additional signs of handling, page creasing, age-related wear or other imperfections not visible in the supplied photograph.

Back Cover

The back cover is not shown in the supplied photographs, so its condition cannot be accurately assessed.

Overall Condition

Used condition with visible cover, spine, edge and corner wear.

The cover remains attractive and retains its original colour artwork, but this is not a pristine or mint-condition example.

Please examine the supplied photograph carefully before purchasing.

The photograph forms part of the condition description.

Original Extras and Promotional Items

Magazine only.

Any original free gifts, promotional items, loose supplements, additional booklets, discs, cards or other extras that may originally have accompanied the magazine are no longer included.

Only the magazine shown in the photograph will be supplied.

Packaging and Postage

The magazine will be carefully packaged to help protect it during transit.

UK Orders: Sent in a protective hardback envelope.

International Orders: Sent in a cardboard mailer-size box for additional protection.

Collector Interest

This original July 2010 edition may appeal to collectors interested in:

• Empire Magazine back issues.

• Leonardo DiCaprio.

• Christopher Nolan.

• Inception (2010).

• Dom Cobb.

• The Dark Knight trilogy.

• Batman Begins.

• The Dark Knight.

• The Dark Knight Rises.

• Batman film memorabilia.

• Thor (2011).

• Marvel Cinematic Universe.

• Kenneth Branagh.

• Toy Story 3.

• Pixar Animation Studios.

• Predators (2010).

• Robert Rodriguez.

• Jonah Hex.

• DC Comics films.

• Let Me In.

• Alfred Hitchcock.

• Classic cinema.

• Science-fiction films.

• Film magazines and cinema memorabilia.

The Leonardo DiCaprio cover, prominent Inception feature, early Batman 3 coverage and combination of major 2010 film previews make this an appealing original cinema magazine.

You will receive the actual magazine shown in the photograph.

SKU: 1582