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It's Christmas time, so be sure you notify Santa to stop by JB Hi-Fi for some of the biggest DVD releases of the year.
The blockbuster Batman sequel THE DARK KNIGHT will be an essential item to stuff in those stockings this festive season – and that's no joke! WANTED, the high octane action thriller starring Angelina Jolie will live up to its title; Ben Stiller's cheeky Hollywood war film satire TROPIC THUNDER will be a must for comedy fans; KUNG FU PANDA kicks animated butt this Christmas; the spooky Spanish ghost story THE ORPHANAGE will bring a chill to those hot summer nights; and the wild Aussie exploitation film movement gets the tribute it deserves in NOT QUITE HOLLYWOOD. So to all JB shoppers and STACK readers, have a very merry December. |
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STACK RECOMMENDS
EARTH: A STUNNING DOCUMENTARY
A feature-length celebration depicting the incredible beauty of the planet we inhabit, Earth is another stunning achievement in documentary filmmaking and breathtaking photography from the production team who delivered Deep Blue and ... [more] |
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OH, WHAT A KNIGHT
Our interview with Director Christopher Nolan on Batman's return in The Dark Knight begins with the question: How did you and Heath manage to erase the iconic images we have of Joker’s past from your own minds and from the audience’s mind? ... [more] |
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EARTH
Star Trek's Patrick Stewart returns to Earth for narration duties on this stunning new documentary feature. Celebrated the world over for his role as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation, Patrick Stewart is also a respected Shakespearean ... [more] |
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THE SOUND OF THUNDER
In the comedy Tropic Thunder, method acting is taken a step too far when Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr. and Jack Black are dropped deep in the jungle, to simulate the terror of war. The actors talk about the experience making a movie ... [more] |
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2008 WRAP-UP: THE BEST DVDs OF THE YEAR
Stack Magazine has selected a batch of the ultimate cream of the crop - in both film and on television - that were released on DVD and/or Blu-Ray during this year. Whether a thriller or simply thrilling to experience, this is the final list of the stellar offerings ... [more] |
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| DVD / BLU-RAY TITLES REVIEWED THIS ISSUE The Dark Knight • Wanted • Tropic Thunder • Hellboy II • Kung Fu Panda • Speed Racer • Open Season 2 • Star Wars: The Clone Wars • The Forbidden Kingdom • The Strangers • The Orphanage • The Ruins • The Bank Job • Stop-Loss • How About You • The Visitor • Descent • And When Did You Last See Your Father? • Not Quite Hollywood • Earth • By Any Means • Family Guy: Season 7 • Prison Break: Season 3 ... [more] |
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Have you ever been delivered the following relationship ultimatum: "It's either me or the game?" If you have, then we want to hear about it. So send in your 150 word entry to dearjohn@stack.net.au for the chance to win some great prizes. How easy is that!
This month we have more great prizes courtesy of games accessories specialists, Bluemouth Interactive. You could grab yourself a Guitar Hero: World Tour Rocker Kit, simply by entering (kit includes officially licensed Guitar Hero World Tour accessories including a guitar wrap, guitar strap and a set of drumsticks). |
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DVD/Blu-ray: Coming Soon over the holidays!
31DEC: High action comedy Pineapple Express
02JAN: Space Chimps: A buddy film with a difference!
07JAN: Lost Boys: The Tribe sequel to 1987's Lost Boys
08JAN: Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor starring Brendan Fraser
14JAN: The Nines: for fans of Ryan Reynolds and/or David Lynch
14JAN: Wall-E: another Pixar masterpiece & the cutest thing to hit DVD
21JAN: Step Brothers: starring John C. Reilly and Will Ferrell
22JAN: Eagle Eye: Shia LaBeouf in a terrifying race for survival
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Games: Hot Ones You Might Have Missed
Lips is Microsoft's answer to SingStar and includes a comprehensive playlist to choose from. The big drawcard for Lips is the ability to stream music straight from your iPod or computer, making your choice of wailers unlimited. The latest Red Alert title, a sub-series with Command and Conquer, will keep RTS fans busy. The game features a strong co-operative and multiplayer component. The Last Remnant is an RPG from Square Enix and features huge battles powered by Unreal Engine 3. Finally, you can take the quiz with you on the move with the second Buzz title for the PSP, Brainbenders.
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GAME OF THE MONTH
FAR CRY 2
With so many AAA games dropping at this time of the year, picking a game of the month is harder than getting games’ publishers to release their titles on time. This month, after long deliberation, the honours go to Far Cry 2. Critics of the original Far Cry fear not – the science fiction theme and characters have been dropped in favour of a Central African war zone where paramilitary factions are ... [more] |
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GAME OF THE YEAR
Where do you start when choosing the game of the year? 2008 has been a prolific 12 months with a landslide of quality releases for the discerning gamer to pick through. Taste, of course, is ultimately a personal animal. What is one person’s meat is... [more] |
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GAMES 2008: A YEAR IN REVIEW
January 2008 began with a blistering announcement from market researchers GfK, that the gaming industry in Australia is worth a mammoth 1.3 billion dollars a year, up 43 per cent on the previous year’s figures. And the casual gaming fraternity... [more] |
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PIRACY IN THE ANTIPODES
Video game piracy in Australia. Just how much is it harming the industry? The heat, hustle and bustle outside Bangkok’s Pantip Plaza can overwhelm the uninitiated traveller. Street vendors hawk exotic food, motorcycle taxis jockey for attention, and the acrid... [more] |
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WAR GAMES
In 2008 the line between video games in the home and military training is precariously thin. Scenarios like the fictional or ‘simulated’ battle with the Viet Cong mentioned above are commonplace in both loungerooms and army training facilities around the world... [more] |
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| GAME TITLES REVIEWED THIS ISSUE Prince of Persia • Damnation • Tomb Raider: Underworld • Animal Crossng: City Folk • Alone In The Dark: Inferno • Singstar: ABBA • Armored Core: For Answer • Korg DS10 Synthesiser • Game of the Year: Grand Theft Auto ... [more] |
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