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DVD & BD pg 29–60

Games pg 61–74

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Pg 08-14 News The latest news, including the big car chases speeding your way, and why we can’t wait for Comic-Con. Pg 16-18 HOLLYWOOD’S COMEDY DUO The epic story of Laurel and Hardy continues, as the advent of sound takes their slapstick into bold, uncharted territory. Screen comedy

Pg 22-23 INTERVIEW Robert Downey Jr. He’s a marquee star in the biggest superhero franchise on the planet. He was the highest paid actor in 2013. Not bad for a guy who was once down and out in Beverly Hills, battling substance abuse and legal troubles. Pg 22-26 REVIEWS Insurgent, Chappie, Cinderella, Run All Night, The Gunman, Top Five, The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water, Inherent Vice

Pg 32 THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES Martin Freeman’s time as Bilbo Baggins has come to an end. So what were was his most memorable moments? Pg 34 INTERSTELLAR Space and time. Father and daughter. Matthew McConaughey explains how this sci-fi epic transcends genres. Pg 36 NIGHTCRAWLER Filmmaker Dan Gilroy’s intense thriller explores how the American dream creates its own nightmares. Pg 38-39 WYRMWOOD It’s Mad Max meets Dawn of the Dead , and this gritty Aussie zombie flick boasts a DIY attitude that’s straight from the outback. Pg 40 BROADCHURCH Creator Chris Chibnall reveals what to expect from this return visit to the brilliant British mystery series. But not too much...

Pg 62 games intro Pg 64-66 Mortal FACTS Mortal Kombat has been

Pg 84 The Music Room We catch up with Passion Pit, The Cribs, Marlon Williams, Pokey LaFarge and The Prodigy. Plus, tour news and evergreen must-haves for your collection. Pg 88 Cover Story The Wombats new album Glitterbug revels in fame, lust, destiny, social media and lots more things that occupy young, restless minds. Pg 90 Revolutions Per Month Getting your head around Kendrick Lamar, plus The Eels go live, Tori Amos raids her vaults, and we cover The Very Best. Pg 94 STACK Music Reviews New music Drenge, Dallas Frasca, Alabama Shakes, Living Eyes, Daniel Johns, Ron Sexsmith, Mountain Goats, The Scorpions, Paul Weller, Van Morrison, Young Fathers, Dwight Yoakam, Calexico and more.

entertaining us and shocking our parents since 1992. We’ve compiled some facts on the

long-running franchise. Pg 68 BLOODBORNE

YouTube uploader Vaadividya gives us some tips for tackling Bloodborne . Pg 70 XENOBLADE CHRONICLES 3D A classic comes to Nintendo’s New 3DS. Pg 72 the witcher 3: wild hunt interview We chat with senior level designer Peter Gelencser about his involvement on The Witcher 3 , one of the most anticipated games of the year. Pg 74 PREVIEWS Check out what’s heading to the shelves at JB this month.

will never be the same. Pg 20 COMPETITIONS

We have some awesome gadgets up for grabs including a cutting edge home security system from Netgear, and a handy device to

keep your credit cards safe. Pg 46-47 ACTORS SERIES

Dwayne Johnson. He’s got brawn, he’s got brains, he’s got heart. He’s the People’s Action Hero.

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