Alex Leadbeater

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Contributor Since November, 2016

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Star Wars, Christopher Nolan, MCU

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About Alex Leadbeater

Alex Leadbeater is MovieWeb's Content Director & Operations Manager, based out of Valnet’s New York City office. He oversees the site’s full content operation, sets growth strategy and manages a global editorial team spanning the US, Canada, and beyond. With over a decade in entertainment publishing, Alex has been a permanent fixture at Valnet since 2016, rising through the ranks as writer, editor, social media coordinator, section lead, and Managing Editor before stepping into his current leadership role.

Before joining Valnet, Alex served as Film Editor at WhatCulture. His industry expertise has also led to appearances on podcasts such as Total Geekall, YouTube panels, BBC Radio, and CBC News, where he’s brought his insight on movies, TV, and pop culture to wide audiences.

Author Details

Over his 15 years in entertainment journalism, Alex has explored nearly every corner of film and television. From unearthing obscure MCU Easter eggs to unpacking the layered themes of Jordan Peele’s films, his coverage balances pop-culture passion with critical depth.

He has reported from the Cannes Film Festival, visited the sets of major Hollywood blockbusters and interviewed a red-carpet’s worth of talent - from Quentin Tarantino to Ryan Reynolds. He even managed to get Tom Cruise to weigh in on the long-running rumor about his “fake butt” in Valkyrie (for the record, Cruise insists it’s all real).

Favorite Media

- A New Hope remains the best Star Wars movie.
- Friday the 13th is the best horror franchise and it's confounding they're still struggling to reboot.
- James Bond at its best is hard to beat.
- It's A Wonderful Life is the undisputed Christmas classic. Die Hard doesn't count.
- The Simpsons is the best TV show ever made and the golden age is still painfully on-point.
- Titanic is eternally fascinating, as is all the media made around it (Cameron's movie is an all-timer).
- Nothing tops playing Half-Life 2 for the first time.
- Alan Moore's From Hell is the best graphic novel (even if he gets Jack the Ripper's identity wrong).

Latest

Outside the Dolby Theater on Oscar Night

I Was At The 2026 Oscars — Here's What The Cameras Don't Show You

Oscars | 98th Academy Awards

Behind the wins and tears, here's what really happened at the 2026 Academy Awards from our reporter on the ground.

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How Oscar Betting Odds Became The Most Accurate Awards Pundit In The Room

Oscars | 98th Academy Awards

An Oscars bookmaker reveals how the betting odds for the Academy Awards are created, who's likely going to win - and the biggest mistakes people make.

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Timothee Chalamet Leonardo Dicaprio and Michael B Jordan

Final 2026 Oscar Predictions, Including A Chalamet vs. Jordan Upset

Oscars | 98th Academy Awards

One Battle vs. Sinners. Timothée vs. Michael B. Buckley vs. The Bride! Here is who we expect to win big on Oscars night.

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The Movie That Could Upset Chalamet At The Oscars Arrives On Netflix

Blue Moon

Timothee Chalamet is the frontrunner to win Best Actor at the Oscars. A strong contender is now available on streaming.

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Liam Neeson's Fantasy Movie Is Still Zack Snyder's Favorite Film

Excalibur

Snyder has repeatedly praised John Boorman's fantasy epic 'Excalibur,' a film that helped launch several actors' careers, including Liam Neeson's.

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I've Been Watching Alien & Predator For Decades - Here Are 5 Deep-Cut Connections Everybody Missed

Predator: Badlands

Outside of the AvP movies, there are a host of hidden references to xenomorphs and yautja in the opposing franchises.

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'Tron: Ares' Post-Credits Scene Explained

Tron: Ares

Tron: Ares wants the next movie to go deep into the lore, with a major character from the 1982 original making a return in the credits scene.

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