STACK #142 Aug 2016

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Issue 142 AUGUST 2016

Extras Pg 10–25

Cinema Pg 26–32

DVD & BD Pg 36–58

Games Pg 59–74

Music From back Pg 1–24

Pg 10–14 NEWS Jonah Hill joins the maker of The Hangove r for the extraordinary story of two Miami dudes and a $300 million arms contract. Speaking of extraordinary, make sure you check out the JB Hi-Fi exclusives on page 14. Pg 16 GIFT GUIDE High tech dad? All covered with these gift ideas for Father’s Day. Pg 18 GIVEAWAYS Win a studio microphone, Eddie the Eagle prize pack, cinema tickets, a splendid CD pack and much more. Pg 20-25 COMIC-CON 2016 Check out our extensive coverage from this year’s Comic- Con in San Diego. Pg 34 BOB J. In our series on would-be classic movies ruined by Hollywood studios, we turn to Orson Welles’ 1958 comeback feature Touch of Evil .

Pg 26–27 INTERVIEW From Neighbours to Scorsese to Tarzan , Margot Robbie is everywhere! Now this local girl turns bad girl as Suicide Squad ’s Harley Quinn. Pg 28 CINEMA BUZZ The story of Ben-Hur has been told multiple times, and this latest blockbuster adaptation from the maker of The Voice and Survivor is set to revel in the spectacular. Pg 30–32 CINEMA REVIEWS Star Trek Beyond, Jason Bourne, Ghostbusters, Lights Out

Pg 36–37 THE HUNTSMAN: WINTER’S WAR Jessica Chastain joined this fantasy sequel to meet Chris Hemsworth and kick some arse. Pg 38 EDDIE THE EAGLE Director Dexter Fletcher on bringing the true-life Olympic underdog’s story to the screen. Pg 40 SHERPA Jennifer Peedom’s documentary feature set out to champion the Sherpas of Everest – and then tragedy struck. Pg 44 SHEAMUS The WWE superstar, aka The Celtic Warrior, talks to STACK about the 2016 Live Australian tour, and playing Rocksteady in TMNT. Pg 46-47 BEGINNER’S GUIDE STACK explores the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and tells you why you should too. Pg 48–52 REVIEWS Captain America: Civil War, The Jungle Book, The Huntsman: Winter’s War, Bad Neighbours 2, The Boss, Eddie the Eagle, Green Room, Midnight Special, Batman: The Killing Joke, A Bigger Splash, Hardcore Henry, Bastille Day, Narcos: Season 1, 11.22.63, The Strain: Season 1, Screem Queens: Season 1, Cleverman, The Last Kingdom: Season 1

Pg 64-65 deus ex: Mankind Divided Following a few delays, it’s almost time to get our hands on the new Deus Ex. We caught up with Mary DeMarle and Rodney Lelu to chat about the game. Pg 66 game changer: xbox Microsoft’s behemoth has come a long way since its humble beginnings as the Direct X-Box. Pg 68 f1 2016 It’s time, once again, to take to the circuit. We spoke with Lee Mather Would you like to stream games to an audience and get paid for it? For some gamers out there, that’s a reality. Have you got what it takes? Pg 70-71 world of warcraft Legion is the MMORPG’s sixth expansion, and it’s bringing some huge changes. Cory Stockton and Julian Morris have the goss. Pg 72 no man’s sky Hello Games’ first console title is pushing all the boundaries. It’s time to boldly go. Pg 74 previews What’s in-store this month. to find out what to expect. Pg 69 Themasterbucks

Pg 4–10 INTERVIEWS + NEWS We spoke to Montaigne, Trust Punks, Sarah Mary Chadwick, Wild Beasts and more. Pg 14–15 BERNARD FANNING With his third solo album, ex- Powderfinger frontman Bernard Fanning intertwines small details with gorgeous simplicity; he gives us the lowdown on how Civil Dusk came together. Pg 20-23 REVIEWS Bernard Fanning and Sarah Mary Chadwick lead our music reviews section, which also includes belters from The Amity Affliction, Dinosaur Jr, Billy Talent, Gang of Youths, Hellions, Allegiance, Trust Punks, Beaty Heart, The Avett Brothers, Leah Flanagan, GL and much more.

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