STACK NZ Apr #61

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GALLIPOLI REMEMBERED

New mini-series plus a commemorative edition of the PeterWeir classic due this month on DVD and Blu-ray. A pril 25 marks the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings, a

wings is Deadline Gallipoli , which explores the story from the point of view of war correspondents, including Rupert Murdoch’s father Keith. The starry cast includes

disastrously conceived World War 1 operation that resulted in heavy casualties for the Australian and New Zealand forces, but helped shape the ANZAC legend. The milestone has inspired a number of new TV productions about the campaign, the first of which arrives on DVD and Blu-ray this month. The seven- part mini-series Gallipoli features young Australian star Kodi Smit-McPhee, who plays a 17-year-old who lies about his age to join his brother (Harry Greenwood , Kokoda) in the ANZAC forces. The all-star cast also includes Lachy Hulme ( Howzat! Kerry Packer’sWar), Anthony Hayes ( Secrets & Lies ) and Tom Budge, plus familiar Kiwi faces like John Bach and Grant Bowler. Television New Zealand’s take on the campaign, WhenWe GoToWar, is due to begin airing this month, although DVD dates are still to be confirmed. Also waiting in the

SamWorthington, Bryan Brown, Charles Dance and Hugh Dancy; again DVD plans are still to announced. Meanwhile, a new commemorative edition of Peter Weir’s 1981 classic Gallipoli is also out this month. The epic drama cemented Mel Gibson’s star status and tells the story of two Australian soldiers caught up in the horror of the Turkish campaign. The standard DVD and Blu-ray editions feature a brand new HD master and a wealth of extras, and the film is also available as a collector’s set, which includes a leather journal and a ‘two up’ set. Other Gallipoli related DVDs to keep an eye out for this month include the Australian indie drama William Kelly’sWar and Gallipoli Submarine , a docu-drama about one of Australia’s first subs.

LOOK WHO’S BACK ON THE CATWALK?

BATMAN DELAYED AGAIN UK-based Rocksteady Games have announced that Batman: Arkham Knight has been delayed once more. “We’re a developer that hates to make any compromises, so we are sorry to say this means it’s going to be just a little bit longer until you can play the epic conclusion to the Arkham trilogy,” said game director Sefton Hill. The game was originally due for release late last year before slipping to June 3. It will now launch on June 24. Batman: Arkham Knight is the concluding part of the Arkham trilogy and will see Batman square up to Scarecrow, Penguin, Two-Face and a new villain created especially for the game. In further Batman news, IGN Italy has claimed that Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City are currently being remastered for release at the end of the year. The rumour didn’t include any word on whether Batman: Arkham Origins , the game developed by Warner Bros. Montreal, will be remastered too.

The world’s dumbest supermodels, Derek Zoolander and Hansel – otherwise known as Ben Stiller and OwenWilson – returned to the catwalk last month to announce

likes of Steve Coogan and Ricky Gervais.

Sadly, the film also marks the final appearances of both Robin Williams – once again playing Teddy Roosevelt – and Mickey Rooney (retired security guard Gus), both of whom died after filming. Director Shaun Levy paid tribute to the actors for their contribution to the series. “I was Robin’s fan long before I became his director and I will be his fan long afterward as well,” he said. “Robin’s heart and humor shone through his performance as Teddy Roosevelt and as such, this character has always stood firmly at the soul of this franchise, something for which I

a belated sequel to the 2001 comedy hit Zoolander.

Stiller and Wilson made a surprise guest appearance

at the Valentino show at Paris Fashion Week, with Paramount Pictures later confirming that Zoolander 2 will be released in cinemas next February. Will Ferrell and Christine Taylor are also set to reprise their roles from the original in the sequel. In the meantime, the pair can be seen this month on DVD and Blu-ray in the third installment of the blockbuster Night at the Museum series. In Secrets of the Tomb , Larry (Stiller) is forced to travel to the British Museum to discover why the New York Natural History Museum’s exhibits are behaving rather strangely. Wilson is back as Jebediah, as are the

will be forever grateful. “Mickey always came to the set prepared, joyous and energetic. While it’s deeply sad to know this was Mickey’s last role, we take pride in that Mickey and his character Gus are a key part of the film. It was an honour to work with Mickey and he will be missed.” • See page 42 for more on Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb .

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