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Issue 145 NOVEMBER 2016

Extras Pages 8–10

Cinema Pages 12–22

DVD & BD Pages 30–54

Music Pages 57–82

Games & TECH (From back) Pages 1–30

08–10 NEWS Fantastic box sets – and JB Hi-Fi is the only place you’ll find some of them. 24-26 Bob J. The second part of Bob’s look at Heaven’s Gate – the legendary 1980 movie that destroyed a Hollywood film company. And the power struggle between filmmaker and studio would have a profound impact on the Hollywood system. 28-29 BEGINNER’s GUIDE What’s so ominous about the phrase “Winter is coming”? Who is this Jon Snow and why does he know nothing? And why is everyone so in love with this HBO fantasy series? Allow us to explain Game of Thrones . 56 GIVEAWAYS Movies, games, music – we’ve got you covered. An X-Box One S 500 GB console, Final Fantasy XV , Titanfall 2 and wait for it... Neil Diamond’s Christmas Album and a festive jumper! There’s something for everyone.

8 FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM J.K. Rowling makes her screenplay debut with this spin- off from her Harry Potter series. 12 the accountant Ben Affleck takes on a role that’s been hailed as Jason Bourne meets Rain Man . It sure adds up for us. 14 hacksaw ridge Mel Gibson returns to the battleground with a top cast of homegrown talent. 16 rogue One: A star wars story The buzz and trailers have us excited about next month’s big cinema event. 20–22 CINEMA REVIEWS The Girl on a Train, Inferno, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, The Neon Demon, Ouija: Origin of Evil

30 GAME OF THRONES STACK spoke with series regular Kristian Nairn, and he did say more than “Hodor”. 32 THE PURGE: ELECTION YEAR Veteran actor Mykelti Williamson tells us about the latest film in the horror-thriller franchise. 34-35 STAR TREK BEYOND The third entry in the rebooted Star Trek film series sees director J.J. Abrams step into the producer’s role, leaving the director’s chair to Justin Lin. 36 JASON BOURNE and STACK was lucky enough to catch up with the Swedish actress in Sydney. 38 MIKE AND DAVE NEED WEDDING DATES Meet the real Mike and Dave, whose Craigslist ad inspired the hit comedy starring Zac Efron and Adam Devine. 40 GOLDSTONE Indigenous detective Jay Swan is back in filmmaker Ivan Sen’s new outback thriller . Rising star Alicia Vikander joins the Bourne franchise,

59-70 INTERVIEWS + NEWS We spoke to Katy Steele, Tkay Maidza, The Laurels, Archie Roach, Harrison Craig, Client Liaison, Agnes Obel, Lisa Mitchell, Dorsal Fins, Korn and more. 74 REissues Michael Dwyer takes a look at Sony’s reissue of some classic Pink Floyd on vinyl, including Atom Heart Mother , Meddle and Obscured By Clouds . 76-82 REVIEWS Jeff Rosenstock’s WORRY. is our Album of the Month, but we’ve also got feelings about Jimi Hendrix, Dorsal Fins, Archie Roach, Paul Kelly and Charlie Owen, Meshuggah, Empire of the Sun, Lady Gaga, Leonard Cohen, Sleaford Mods, Ben Lee, Sting, Sleigh Bells, Epica, NxWorries, Big Smoke, Billy

10-11 titanfall 2 The Titans have returned – and this time it’s personal. Titanfall 2 will include a single-player campaign. 12-13 infinite warfare Call of Duty is headed out of this world. Get your jetpacks ready, folks. 14-15 dishonored 2 We’re returning to the world of Corvo Attano in Dishonored 2 – this time you can even play as This year marks the 20th anniversary of Pokémon, introducing two new games: Sun and Moon . 18 playstation pro Sony’s behemoth PlayStation Pro has arrived and here’s what to expect. 20 champchong What does it take to be an influencer? We caught up with ChampChong about his job and his new PC – the Omen X. 22 farming simulator 17 Farming Simulator is back and bigger than ever. See what you’ll find in this year’s game. 28-29 previews What’s in-store this month. his daughter. 16 pokémon

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