About Alex Leadbeater
Screen Rant's Content Director, Alex Leadbeater has been covering film online for over a decade and been a permanent fixture of SR since 2016. Based in London, he oversees a global news & features team based in NY, LA and beyond. You may have also seen/heard him on the Total Geekall podcast, unaffiliated YouTube channels, BBC Radio and CBC News. Growing up in the English countryside on a mixture of Star Wars, The Simpsons and Aardman, Alex is a lifelong movie obsessive. Despite a brief jaunt in Mathematics at Durham University, film writing was always his calling.
Industry Focus
Alex has covered an exhaustive range of movies and TV shows - from digging out obscure MCU Easter eggs to diving deep into deeper meanings of the latest Jordan Peele - and has covered a litany of set visits, junkets and film festivals. He once asked Tom Cruise about his supposedly fake-butt in Valkyrie (he swore it was all real).
Favorite Media
As a movie-obsessive, Alex will watch any and all films, with highlights ranging from Psycho and Night of the Hunter to Stand By Me and Titanic. He has a soft spot for 1980s slashes (especially Friday the 13th) and 1990s thrillers, and has seen all of the MCU (although Star Wars is far-far-and-away his favorite franchise).
Latest Articles
Sean Gunn Interview: Avengers: Endgame
Sean Gunn both plays Kraglin and serves as Rocket's on-set reference in the MCU. We talk to the star about ending an era with Avengers: Endgame.
Marvel Losing Spider-Man Would Be A Disaster For The MCU
If the Sony deal collapses and Spider-Man leaves the MCU, it's bad for Marvel - both in terms of Phase 4 storytelling and brand integrity.
Bryce Dallas Howard Interview: Rocketman
Screen Rant talks to Bryce Dallas Howard about playing Elton John's mother in Rocketman, as well as her directing work on The Mandalorian.
Has Christopher Nolan's Tenet Trailer Trick Backfired?
After two weeks, Christopher Nolan's Tenet teaser trailer is still not online - and interest is waning. Has the theater-only footage hurt the hype?
David Leitch Interview: How Hobbs & Shaw's Brisk Advert Came To Be
David Leitch talks about Hobbs & Shaw's Brisk ice tea advert tie-in and how Fast & Furious is helping new filmmakers get a start.
The Halloween Movies Have An Ending Problem (& The Reboot Probably Won't Fix It)
The announcement of Halloween Ends means the franchise will be getting its eighth ending. Why can't the franchise ever follow through?
Toy Story 4 Fixed Toy Story 3's False Ending
Toy Story 4 gives the series a proper ending, highlighting how the finale to Toy Story 3 left too many dangling story threads.
When We Predict Marvel's Fantastic Four Movie Will Release
Marvel is officially working on a Fantastic Four movie, but it's not on the confirmed MCU Phase 4 slate. Here's when we think it will release.
Every Watchmen Comic Character Returning In The HBO Series
HBO's Watchmen is bringing back multiple characters from the original comic. Here's every mask confirmed, from main characters to surprising cameos.
Why Marvel Didn't Announce Plans For 2022 Or Beyond At SDCC
Marvel only announced movies and series up to 2021 at its SDCC 2019 panel. Here's why 2022 releases (like Guardians and Black Panther) were skipped.
Marvel Didn't Reveal Spider-Man Plans At SDCC 2019: Here's Why
Every MCU character was represented at the Marvel's SDCC 2019 panel... except for Spider-Man. Here's why the web-head had to sit Hall H out.
How To Follow Marvel's SDCC 2019 Panel From Home
Marvel Studios' Hall H panel is a highlight of SDCC 2019. Here's everything you need to know about following along with all the news online.
Screen Rant’s Comic-Con 2019 Guide
SDCC 2019 is here, and Screen Rant's on the ground to bring you biggest film and TV news. Follow along with every reveal, development and trailer.
The Lion King 2019 Make Two Subtle Changes To Mufasa's Death
The Lion King 2019 makes several changes to the story of the animated original, including some subtle tweaks to Mufasa's death.
Himesh Patel & Lily James Interview: Yesterday
Himesh Patel and Lily James discuss being at the heart of Yesterday, the Danny Boyle-Richard Curtis film which imagines a world without The Beatles.
Toy Story 4 Has A Perfect Ending (& Here's What It Really Means)
Toy Story 4's ending is a true conclusion to Pixar's defining film franchise. We explore what Woody's journey really represents.
Tye Sheridan, Alexandra Shipp & Evan Peters Interview: Dark Phoenix
Cyclops (Tye Sheridan), Storm (Alexandra Shipp) and Quicksilver (Evan Peters) have become fully-fledged X-Men in Dark Phoenix. We talk to the actors.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier Brought Namor Mythology Into The MCU
Namor the Sub-Mariner has been teased in the MCU multiple times, with perhaps the most subtle being in Captain America: The Winter Soldier.
Hutch Parker Interview: Dark Phoenix
Producer Hutch Parker discusses making Dark Phoenix a continuation and conclusion to the X-Men saga, as well as what made the series go on so long.
Frozen 2: Nokk, The The Magic Water Horse Explained
Frozen 2's trailer reveals a mysterious magic water horse. Is this just the start of Elsa's journey or does it hint at even more superpowered people?