Richard Edwards

Richard Edwards

Richard is a freelance journalist specialising in movies and TV, primarily of the sci-fi and fantasy variety. An early encounter with a certain galaxy far, far away started a lifelong love affair with outer space, and these days Richard's happiest geeking out about Star Wars, Star Trek, Marvel and other long-running pop culture franchises. In a previous life he was editor of legendary sci-fi and fantasy magazine SFX, where he got to interview many of the biggest names in the business – though he'll always have a soft spot for Jeff Goldblum who (somewhat bizarrely) thought Richard's name was Winter.

Articles by: Richard Edwards

Rey, Finn and Poe in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Sci-fi and fantasy need to get over their obsession with the 'Chosen One'

By Richard Edwards last updated

Opinion From Star Wars to Doctor Who, the so-called "Chosen One" is one of the most overused tropes in movies and TV.

Hailee Steinfeld as Kate Bishop in Hawkeye episode 4

Hawkeye episode 4 recap: frivolous festivities and tag-team takedowns

By Richard Edwards published

Spoilers! Meeting the parents, heart-to-hearts and a special guest star in Hawkeye episode 4.

The Tomorrow War

Where have the non-franchise blockbusters gone? To Netflix and Amazon, of course

By Richard Edwards published

Opinion Superheroes and Star Wars may have crowded original blockbusters out of theaters, but they're thriving on Netflix and Amazon.

Hailee Steinfeld as Kate Bishop in Hawkeye

Hawkeye episode 3 recap: Marvel's latest TV show lands a bullseye

By Richard Edwards published

Spoilers! Trick arrows, car chases and a memorable new character in Hawkeye episode 3.

Harry Potter movies in order

Why Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings are still casting a spell over us 20 years on

By Richard Edwards last updated

Opinion Two decades on from their original releases, The Sorcerer's Stone and The Fellowship of the Ring continue to influence movies and TV.

Flash Gordon

Why Flash Gordon seems a more exciting project for Taika Waititi than Star Wars

By Richard Edwards published

Opinion If the Thor director has to choose between a galaxy far, far away or Mongo, he should go with Flash Gordon every time.

Hawkeye

Hawkeye episode 2 recap: the MCU meets John Hughes

By Richard Edwards published

Spoilers! Cute dogs, tracksuits and a pivotal new player in Hawkeye episode 2.

A wide shot of the San Diego convention center that's used for Comic-Con

The future of comic cons shouldn’t be digital

By Richard Edwards published

Opinion The likes of DC FanDome, Disney Plus Day and Netflix's Tudum had their place in lockdown – but cons work better live.

The official logo for Marvel's Eternals movie

Marvel's Eternals: release date, cast, trailer and what we know so far

By Richard Edwards, Tom Power last updated

Updated Here's everything you need to know about Eternals ahead of its release.

Boba Fett

The Book of Boba Fett: Star Wars characters who could make an appearance

By Richard Edwards published

Spoilers! A roll call of the bounty hunters, heroes and villains who may turn up in The Book of Boba Fett.

DC Fandome promo poster

DC FanDome 2021: how to watch, date, time, star guests and more

By Richard Edwards published

Featuring Batman, Superman, Aquaman and many more big-name heroes and villains, today's DC FanDome 2021 is a must-watch for fans.

Daniel Craig as James Bond in No Time to Die

Daniel Craig’s James Bond movies show where the Star Wars sequels went wrong

By Richard Edwards published

Opinion 007’s bold storytelling choices suggest that Lucasfilm shouldn't have played it so safe.

The cast of Star Trek: Discovery, which is returning for season 4 on Paramount Plus in November 2021.

Star Trek: Discovery season 4: everything we know

By Richard Edwards published

A gravitational anomaly will be the bad guy when Michael Burnham takes command of Star Trek: Discovery season 4 in November 2021.

WandaVision on Disney Plus.

Marvel's supporting characters are the glue that holds the MCU together

By Richard Edwards published

Opinion From Agent Coulson to Korg, Darcy Lewis to Wong, the MCU’s less celebrated names are pivotal to its success.

No Time to Die still shot

The next James Bond: 10 stars who could take over from Daniel Craig

By Richard Edwards last updated

Opinion As Craig's final mission in No Time to Die approaches, we look at the candidates to replace him as the next James Bond.

David Tennant as the Doctor

Russell T Davies returning from Doctor Who’s past is the best thing for its future

By Richard Edwards published

Opinion When Doctor Who next regenerates, the writer behind its 2005 reboot will be in charge – the show’s future is in excellent hands.

Star Wars: Visions episode 'The Elder'

Star Wars: Visions is a galaxy far, far away as you’ve never seen it before

By Richard Edwards published

Interview Rock bands on Tatooine? Droids who want to be Jedi? Anime anthology series Visions shows Star Wars from a new point of view.

Keanu Reeves as Neo stopping bullets in The Matrix Resurrections

The Matrix Resurrections trailer remembers what we loved about the first movie

By Richard Edwards published

Opinion Forget those sweaty raves in Zion. The Matrix Resurrections appears to be returning to the franchise's virtual roots.

Q in Star Trek: The Next Generation

Star Trek: Picard: what you need to know about Q, Jean-Luc’s omnipotent sparring partner

By Richard Edwards published

Who's Q, and other important questions in our Star Trek explainer.

Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) as Captain America in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

A new Captain America means the MCU is setting itself up for the future

By Richard Edwards published

Anthony Mackie headlining Captain America 4 reveals an ingenious piece of succession planning.

Timothee Chalamat and Zendaya in Dune on HBO Max

Will Dune and Foundation give space opera its Lord of the Rings moment?

By Richard Edwards published

Opinion Hollywood hasn't traditionally embraced classic sci-fi novels – but that could be about to change.

Rick, Morty and Summer flying in Rick's spaceship in Rick and Morty.

Rick and Morty season 5 has rediscovered the show’s sense of one-off fun

By Richard Edwards last updated

From Mr Nimbus to wooden Rick and Morty decoys, season 5 has doubled down on clever sci-fi comedy.

Doctor Who

Who should play the next Doctor Who? 10 candidates to replace Jodie Whittaker

By Richard Edwards published

Opinion What will Doctor Who look like when the 13th Doctor regenerates?

Picard

Star Trek shows there’s more than one way to build a shared universe

By Richard Edwards published

The varying approaches of Discovery, Picard, Lower Decks and the upcoming Strange New Worlds prove the MCU approach isn’t the whole story…

The alternate universe heroes of Marvel's What If...?

For Marvel, Star Wars and Star Trek, animation is now the boldest new frontier

By Richard Edwards last updated

What If...?, Lower Decks and Star Wars: Visions have the potential to push the boundaries of TV’s biggest franchises

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