The Shameless Plug: Digging Deep On Digger
Summary
Chris Hewitt and Nick DeSemmelion discuss the October 2026 Empire issue, headlined by Tom Cruise’s new film Digger, a collaboration with director Alejandro G. Iñárritu. They explore the movie’s apocalyptic plot, production details, and a special subscriber cover by Dawn Bailey. The episode also covers a 30th-anniversary interview with Peter Jackson about The Frighteners, a reunion with the cast of Hunt for the Wilderpeople, and a Lord of the Rings anniversary special.
Topics discussed
Times Square One promotional advertisement
Introduction to Empire Magazine October 2026 issue
Tom Cruise cover reveal and 'Digger' movie details
Rumors about 'Digger' and the animatronic cat Maggie
Interviews with Tom Cruise and Alejandro G. Iñárritu
Collaboration on cover art and cinematography details
Plot summary of 'Digger' and origin of the collaboration
Sidebar: Hollywood favorites of Tom Cruise performances
Subscriber cover by Dawn Bailey and subscription promo
Peter Jackson interview on 'The Frighteners' anniversary
Impact of 'The Frighteners' on Jackson's career
Ghost stories and Jeffrey Combs interview
Feature on upcoming film 'Whalefall'
Excerpt from Ke Huy Quan's memoir 'Never Say Die'
Vision Quest set visit and Empire Gala announcement
News roundup: Comic Con, Sorkin, Cena, and Tarantino
Reviews section and Final Cut home entertainment intro
Sam Neale tribute interview for 'Hunt for the Wilderpeople'
Nuts in May reunion with Roger Sloman and Alison Steadman
Where to buy Empire, VIP events, and Lord of the Rings book
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