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010 When I was in high school, the very first Scream movie was screened during an all-night-long movie marathon that ran from 9pm ‘til the early hours of the morning. I begged my parents to let me go and surprisingly they agreed, so off I went with a pillow, a bag of lollies and three of my best friends to the local cinema. The theatre was packed with giggling 15-year-olds, which helped to downplay the fright-fest somewhat, but I still remember being utterly terrified when Drew Barrymore faced off against Ghostface in the opening minutes. The lounge room in my parents’ house opened out onto a balcony, much like the scene in which Drew’s jock boyfriend

met his untimelyy demise demise, and I have to admit admit, I’ve never been comfortable being alone in that house ever since! So it’s with some nostalgic excitement that I look forward to the release of Scream 4 this month, and the accompanying boxset that packages all four Scream films together. I’m looking forward to starting from the beginning and revisiting the film that kicked it all off in the late 1990s, and seeing where poor Sidney ends up in the fourth installment. Also on my radar in October: the latest Pirates film. Johnny Depp is back in full swagger as Captain Jack Sparrow in On Stranger Tides – the fourth film in the series – which grossed a whopping US$1 billion at the box office. Not bad, for a film that was launched off the back of a ride at Disneyworld!

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A new breed of Australian actors are taking over Hollywood in a big way: Sam Worthington, Rachael Taylor, Joel Edgerton, Isla Fischer, Mia Wasikowska and Abbie Cornish have been leading the charge, and now former Home & Away actor Chris Hemsworth is smashing his way into blockbuster territory as the mighty Thor. There was only one issue Hemsworth had when attempting to score the lead role in the

just as pleased as if he’d won the role himself. Directed by actor and director Kenneth

the right buttons to get me to give my best. And I really value that in him, because I’d

fourth movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Branagh, Thor tells the story of the exiled

gotten lazy. He’s one of the best directors I’ve

(Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk and Iron Man 2

God who becomes a mortal on earth, falls for

worked with… it turned out that it was the

are the first three, with the Captain America

astrophysicist Jane Foster (Natalie Portman),

most enjoyable film I’ve been involved in for

flick being the fifth) and that was the fact that

and attempts to regain control of his hammer,

a long time, principally because of the cast,

he had to compete with his younger brother

Mjolnir, which has been commandeered by

including Chris and Tom (Hiddleston), and

Liam for the role.

S.H.I.E.L.D. (the fictional law enforcement

Ken.”

“Initially, I auditioned and it didn’t go any further,” Hemsworth tells Collider.

agency in the Marvel Universe). Joining Hemsworth on the big screen is Sir

Fans of the Aussie heartthrob, who had his first experiencing appearing in a big

Anthony Hopkins, who reveals that his passion

blockbuster when he was cast as Tiberius

flown over from Australia to test with (director)

for acting was reignited on this project after he

Kirk’s dad George in 2009’s Star Trek, will

Ken (Branagh) and a couple of guys, and I was

went through something of a lull.

notice that the 28-year-old has bulked up

“Then, the next I heard, Liam was being

like, ‘What?!’ As excited as I was for him, I was secretly angry!” Hemsworth says the pair are very close and were backing each other for the role, and when Chris ultimately got the good news, Liam was

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“I think I’d gone through a patch where I was getting very indifferent to everything, you know,

considerably for his role in Thor. Buffing up to play the title role wasn’t all

and I could care less about anything,” Hopkins

too challenging, Hemsworth admits, except

tells MoviesOnline.com.

for the monumental amount of food he was

“And then to work with Ken, he just pushed

required to chow down on. It wasn’t “fun

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stuff” like pizza and pasta that gave him the

down last year for her role in Black Swan,

“I had some running – but mainly, the serious

arms of a God, however: it was protein all

but the new mum says this role was far less

action is left to Thor and The Warriors Three.”

the way, and he says he “constantly felt sick

physically demanding. Her character in Thor

in the stomach”.

is highly intelligent, however, so Portman was

“I ate a lot of chickens. There were also a lot of protein shakes, lean steak and the right amount of carbs,”Hemsworth says. “I actually put on about 20 pounds (9.5kg)

forced to flex her intellectual muscles. “There was this Einstein theory a long time ago where you could connect dimensions through the warping of time and space and Thor, obviously, comes from another dimension,

effort to keep that extra bulk on. When we

so he is sort of this missing piece to her

finished filming I lost it pretty quickly... My

scientific inquiry,”

gym time didn’t really change, I probably

Portman explains.

work out now just as much as I did when I

“Everyone thinks

was preparing to play Thor. The big change is

she’s on the fringe

that I have stopped eating as much as I did

of science, that she’s

and that’s how I lost the weight.”

this kook. This is her

Natalie Portman experienced similar demands on her diet when she slimmed

opportunity to prove

Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins, Stellan Skarsgård, Kat Dennings, Idris Elba Director: Kenneth Branagh Budget: US$150 million Gross worldwide revenue: US$448.5 million WORDS David Christopher

of muscle for the film. I found it an incredible

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It grossed over US$1 billion at the box office, making Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides one of the most successful films in history – and it’s largely thanks to Johnny Depp and his camp, witty performance as Captain Jack Sparrow. Depp was reportedly paid a little over US$50 million to reprise his role in the fourth Pirates

beautiful.”

crossed the US$1 billion mark, becoming the

Keith Richards also makes an appearance,

fourth-fastest film to do so behind Avatar and

film, a staggering amount in anyone’s language.

re-uniting with Depp and the crew for On

Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows – Part 2

But when studio bosses realised the franchise

Stranger Tides after popping up in At World’s

(both 19 days), and Transformers 3 (37 days).

would be dead and buried without its lead star,

End as Jack Sparrow’s father. Depp famously

they agreed to pony up the cash.

admitted in an interview that his wonky

Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley haved

portrayal of the Captain was loosely inspired

Audiences clearly connect with the story, and Richards thinks he knows why. “I suppose that pirates and rock ‘n’ roll have

bowed out of the action in On Stranger Tides,

by the Rolling Stone, so audiences lapped it up

a certain feel of rebellion – they’re outside

which sees Jack Sparrow forge an uneasy

when Richards signed on to the film.

the norm, outside of the ring,” he says. “I think

alliance with one of his arch-enemies, Hector

Acting the part of Sparrow’s father came

Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush), as they set out to

naturally, Richards says: “You are feeling your

search for the fabled Fountain of Youth deep in

way all of the time, and I just hope it clicks. But

a mysterious jungle.

Johnny is so easy to work with; he’s all the help

Along the way, Jack has to contend with his former love, Angelica (Penélope Cruz), and the formidable pirate Blackbeard (Ian

in the world. I mean, he does this for a living – I do it for fun.”

On Stranger Tides, which is the first film in

McShane), plus a whole host of magical

the franchise to be helmed by Rob Marshall

mermaids, zombies and other exotic characters

(Gore Verbinski directed the three previous

determined to stop him.

films), broke through

Cruz was the only actress considered for

stacks of box office records upon release,

fit the description as “an actress who could

and today it stands

not only go toe to toe with Johnny and match

as the eighth highest-

him, but who also needed to be all the things

grossing film of all time

that Jack Sparrow is in a way. She needed to

worldwide. After just

be funny and clever and smart and crafty and

46 days in theatres it

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VITAL STATS Stars: Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz, Geoffrey Rush, Ian McShane, Kevin McNally Director: Rob Marshall Producer: Jerry Bruckheimer Budget: US$250 million Worldwide gross revenue: US$1.05 billion

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the role, with director Rob Marshall saying she

that’s the connection.”

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The Lion King It’s been 17 years since Simba the lion cub stole our hearts in his epic quest to become king of the jungle. This month, the classic animated tale is available for the first time in spectacular high definition glory as Disney releases The Lion King on Blu-ray. The undisputed king of all Disney animated

share it all over again with their children, as

2D films – you’re always trying to create

films, The Lion King routinely had grown men

the all-star vocal talents (including Matthew

this illusion of 3D, anyway. You’re trying to

in tears when it was released at the box

Broderick, Jeremy Irons, Nathan Lane,

create a believable world with characters

office in 1994.

and Whoopie Goldberg) and the uplifting

walking, in and out of the perspective, to

messages of courage, loyalty and hope make

create the illusion that there’s a world. The

this timeless tale entertainment for all ages.

three-dimensional space… is a natural

The moving tale follows the birth of adorable lion cub, Simba (voiced by Jonathon Taylor Thomas, the Justin Bieber of the

As memorable as the story is The Lion

1990s) and his coming-of-age journey as he

King’s incredible soundtrack, which will have

searches for his destiny in the great “Circle

you and your kids singing along for days

of Life”.

after the end credits have rolled. It won the

Upon its release in 1994, it became the highest grossing motion picture worldwide,

Academy Award® for Best Original Score and Best Song in 1994, for Elton’s John stunning

taking in more than US$780 million. It held

release, “Can You Feel The Love Tonight”,

the record for the most successful animated

while the all-too-catchy “Hakuna Matata” was

feature film of all time until 2003, when

listed at number 99 by the American Film

computer-animated Finding Nemo swam off

Institute in its AFI’s 100 Years... 100 Songs list.

with the title – but as of 2011, The Lion King

The Lion King Diamond Edition will also

remains the sixth highest grossing animated

bring the classic film to 3D and Blu-ray high

film and the highest grossing hand-drawn

definition for the first

animated feature film in history.

time since its original release in 1994. “It’s

fans can experience The Lion King – from

more immersive,”

its magnificent musical opening over

director Rob Minkoff

breathtaking African vistas to its emotional

tells Collider.com of

climax – from a whole new perspective.

the 3D release. “When

Those who watched the film years ago can

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of filmmaking.”

VITAL STATS Stars: Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Matthew Broderick, James Earl Jones, Jeremy Irons, Moira Kelly, Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, Rowan Atkinson, Robert Guillaume, Madge Sinclair, Whoopi Goldberg, Cheech Marin, Jim Cummings Directors: Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff Budget: US$45 million Gross worldwide revenue: US$784 million

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It’s been 15 years since Drew Barrymore – and millions of terrified viewers – discovered that the call was indeed coming from inside the house. Now, fright-night filmmakers Wes Craven and Kevin Williamson are back to scare a whole new legion of fans with Scream 4. A decade and a half after being terrorised and stalked by a masked attacker, Sidney

forthcoming untimely demise. “Sidney’s definitely in a good place in the

internet. “They told me he’d be on Skype, but it

Prescott (Neve Campbell) has moved on with

beginning of the film. She’s decided that she

was so strange because his assistant was

her life. As we learnt at the end of the first

wants to share with people who to overcome

there, the casting director was there and

Scream slasher, the one hiding behind the

tragedy, and she’s written a book. She’s on a

he was there, but on a laptop. So I just went

‘Ghostface’ mask was Sidney’s charming yet

book tour and she decides to end the book in

for it and hoped for the best,” she explains.

twisted boyfriend, Billy (Skeet Ulrich).

Woodsboro, and obviously trouble ensues,”

The following year Sidney couldn’t shake her

Campbell tells PopSugar.com.

“I actually found out later that day that I got the movie and I was off to shoot two

creepy curse, as Ghostface showed up at her

Sidney is not the only one receiving death

college in Scream 2, where he began picking

threats: her bad luck extends to her cousin Jill

off students for fun. In 2003’s Scream 3, the

Roberts (Emma Roberts), who is now a student

masked mutilator returned in the guise of a

at Sidney’s former school, Woodsboro High.

was strapped into sky-high heels for much

Hollywood heavyweight who had a mysterious

weeks later. It was the craziest, weirdest audition and the fast job I’ve ever gotten.” A diminutive 5 feet 2 inches tall, Roberts

The part of Jill was reportedly offered to

of the film, so her co-stars wouldn’t tower

Twilight actress Ashley Greene initially, before

above her. “Wes told me, ‘You’re very small

Roberts – who dyed her locks dark brown so

compared to everyone else in the movie’,

Sidney is back on the receiving end of

she would more closely resemble Sidney –

so I was literally running around in seven-

taunting, terrifying phone calls that predict her

was invited to audition for Wes Craven via the

inch boots,” Roberts says. “I almost ate it a

family connection to our leading lady. And now in the fourth film in the franchise,

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In an early draft of the script Gale (Courteney Cox) and Dewey (David Arquette) had a baby, but it was written out: “We just decided that was going to make things impossible shooting, and there really wasn’t a thing for the kid to be doing,” Wes Craven tells Entertainment Weekly magazine. “Courteney was always showing up at crime scenes with a baby. [We thought], this is not gonna work!”

couple of times!” With so much ducking and diving out of harms way, the role of Sidney has always

great moments, and it’s been that way pretty much ever since.” Audiences obviously enjoy the outing as

been quite a physical one for Campbell, too,

much as the actors, with Scream 4 taking

who is inching towards her 40th birthday (the

in close to US$100 million at the box office,

Canadian actress was 24 years old when she

against a budget of US$40 million. The

signed on to Scream to portray a high school

famed Weinstein brothers, the powerhouse

student in 1997).

bankrolling the series, are reportedly keen for

She admits that she comes through the

the film to kick off a second Scream trilogy. If another film is

her fair share of bumps and bruises, but says

given the green light,

working on the slasher franchise is always

will Campbell sign on

great fun.

once more?

“The first film we shot up in northern

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other side of a Scream shoot with more than

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“If I survive this

California, and it was new and exciting for all

one,” she replies coyly,

of us,” she says. “There were lots of bottles

“then I might do it

of wine and lots of lovely dinners and lots of

again.”

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Taking a fresh approach to a well-established series is never easy, but X-Men: First Class proves it can be done – and with style. Xavier (James McAvoy) and Erik Lehnsherr

enough time to allow some introductory face

seemingly lost its way? Make a prequel, of

How to revitalise a film series that has

(Michael Fassbender), the two mutant freedom

time to junior mutants such as Beast (Nicholas

course! With lacklustre reviews and waning

fighters join forces with the CIA to take down

Hoult), Banshee (Caleb Landry Jones), Angel (Zoe

audience sentiment for the last two X-Men films,

eternally youthful Nazi villain Sebastian Shaw

Kravitz), Darwin (Edi Gathegi) and Havok (Lucas

The Last Stand and Wolverine, there was a lot

(Kevin Bacon).

Till).

riding on X-Men: First Class. Fortunately, like J.J. Abrams’ 2009 reboot of

The polar-opposite backgrounds of Charles (a

But it’s the frontline cast who impress the

polished Oxford academic) and Erik (an intense

most. Fassbender (having fun with the addition

Star Trek and, to a lesser extent, Bryan Singer’s

loner who lost his family in the Holocaust)

of some James Bond style character touches)

re-take of Superman in Superman Returns, this

provide real dramatic tension to the storyline –

and McAvoy are excellent, taking the roles

fifth film in the series provides enough fresh

and provide clues to anyone in the audience who

played later in the series by Ian McKellen and

twists on familiar territory to keep the cinematic

always thought, while watching the first films, ‘I

Patrick Stewart. They are well supported by a fine

exploits of the X-Men not just alive, but in rude

wonder how he got that way?’.

cast including recent Oscar nominee Jennifer

health.

X-Men: First Class unveils the epic beginning

The film sets a fast and furious pace in its first

Lawrence as the conflicted young chameleon

half, catapulting viewers back to the early 1960s,

Raven/Mystique, January Jones as bad girl Emma

of the X-Men saga – and a secret history of

where future foes Professor X and Magneto are

Frost and Australia’s Rose Byrne as Charles’

the Cold War and our world at the brink of

best friends battling a common enemy.

staunch CIA ally (and possible future love

nuclear Armageddon. Directed by fresh hand

As the first class discovers and comes to

interest) Moira MacTaggert.

terms with their formidable powers, alliances are

humourless ‘origins film’. While First Class

formed that will shape the eternal war between

occasionally lets the side down, this is quickly

does not take itself too seriously for too long

the heroes and villains of the X-Men universe. In

forgotten in what must be one of the best – and

throughout, the film’s focus on the origin stories

short, it does what all good origins movies should

most unexpected – comic book adaptations in

of several key X-Men characters is the beating

do: set up future characters and events that the

years. Will producer Bryan Singer take George

heart of the story.

audience knows, without taking an obvious path.

Lucas’ lead and craft a whole new spin-off

Still trading under their given names of Charles

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Despite a jam-packed screenplay, there is just

If the ambition of the special effects

series? Only time will tell.

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Matthew Vaughn (Kick Ass), this is not a standard

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Water for Elephants Set during the Great Depression, Water for Elephants weaves a compelling tale of tragedy, hope, friendship and love against the magical backdrop of “the most spectacular show on earth”.

Based on the best-selling novel of the same name, Water for Elephants tells the captivating

these huge beasts.”

and ropes. Every

Working with an animal of that size also

single thing that built

story of veterinary student Jacob Jankowski

means working with a lot of excrement, which

the world was all

(Robert Pattinson), whose entire life is thrown

Pattinson says he didn’t “mind at all”.

totally real.”

into turmoil when his parents suddenly die in an accident. Grief-stricken, lonely and completely unsure

“I have a natural propensity to work on big

This is the second time that Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson have teamed up on screen: in 2004’s Vanity Fair the Twilight heartthrob played Witherspoon’s estranged son, but the scene was deleted from the final cut.

Pattinson adds,

piles of poop, I’m very familiar with it,” he jokes.

“Jacqueline West, the costume designer, was

“I don’t know why I wasn’t grossed out by it, at

unbelievable. Almost everything was real. Every

of his place in the world, Jacob jumps a train

all. Because everything felt so authentic all the

pair of jeans was from the 20s and 30s, it was

one night, which just happens to belong

time, you just accept it, as part of the world.”

crazy… And, authentic period underpants do

to the Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular

That world, of course, is the Benzini

Show on Earth. He meets the circus’ shining

Brothers spectacular circus. Filmmakers did an

star, Marlena (Reese Witherspoon), and her

incredible job of bringing the 1930s-era scenes

charismatic husband August (Christoph Waltz),

to life, with Pattinson revealing he has “never

and bluffs his way into a job as the on-site vet.

worked on anything so detailed”.

It’s a role that saw the Brit actor working

“There was an embankment with a train track on the top. All the trailers were on one

big elephant that plays his on-screen charge,

side, and then the circus world was on the

Rosie. “I wasn’t scared at all,” the 25-year-old

other. Once you walked over the tracks, there

tells Collider. “There was only one moment,

would be a camera, but that was the only thing

when we first saw the whole herd together and

from the 21st Century.

Gary, Tai’s (Rosie) trainer said, ‘Sit,’ literally as if

You could stand on the

he were talking to a dog, and she sat down in

tracks and look over

exactly the same way a dog would. Just seeing

at everything, and you

that, it’s totally incomprehensible. I basically

were in the ‘30s,” he

decided to do the movie at that point. I hadn’t

says. “Jack Fisk, the

read the script or anything. It’s very powerful

production designer,

to think that you can have a relationship with

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THE JURASSIC PARK TRILOGY Three of the greatest creature features of all time in one pack.

park visitors fight for survival against the main

luring Sam Neil’s Dr.

after he completely reinvented the creature

Steven Spielberg is amazing! Eighteen years

attractions at InGen’s “zoo of the future.” Filled

Grant to the island.

feature with Jaws, the greatest director of our

with breathtaking set-pieces and a perfect

For its sheer

time did it again with 1993’s Jurassic Park and

balance of wonder, humanity and fright, it’s a

blockbuster status

began a whole new era for the blockbuster

genuine classic. It’s no wonder that so many

and unrivaled sense

cinematic event by pioneering the use of

moments from the film – the tremors in the

of adventure, the

computer-animated special effects. And far from

coffee cup, the rousing score, the popularity of

Blu-ray collection

being a one-hit wonder, Jurassic Park would

the Velociraptors – have been etched into the

of the Jurassic Park

continue to take big bites out of the box office

iconography of popular culture.

Trilogy – which has

Jurassic Park 4, which has been in development for nine years, is finally pegged for a 2013 release. A script is reportedly complete, with Spielberg set to produce and Johnston to direct. It will be the first of a new trilogy that is a spin-off of the original films.

with two sequels. Now the fantastic trilogy is

It’s sequel, The Lost World, released four-

arriving on Blu-ray in one monster-sized pack.

years later in 1997 and saw Spielberg return to

interviews and

the director’s chair. It’s set on a second, deserted

docos than you could point a Triceratops horn

Despite all the technological advancements of

island where the dinosaurs have been free to

at – is certainly one to have on your shelf.

the last 18 years, it’s a testament to Spielberg

roam as nature intended. John Hammond’s son

and his team that its CGI dinosaurs not only

sees an opportunity to make money and sends

stand-up to today’s standards, but look more

a team to capture the creatures to bring back to

realistic than many modern films.

civilisation. He also sends a second team – led

The standout, of course, is the original.

The first time a dinosaur lumbers onto

by Goldblum’s Dr. Malcolm – to get there first,

screen – as palaeontologists Dr Grant (Sam

and the two groups battle it out while the dinos

Neill) and Dr. Sattler (Laura Dern), philanthropist

close in for the kill. Spielberg vacated the director’s chair for 2001’s Jurassic Park

mathematician Dr. Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum) look

III, handing over the reins to Joe Johnston

on in awe – audiences melted in wonder and it’s

(Jumanji, Captain America). It stars

just as magical an experience now on Blu-ray.

bickering parents Paul and Amanda Kirby

Brilliantly cast and masterfully paced by a

(William H Macy and Tea Leoni) seeking

director truly in his element, Jurassic Park is a

to find their child, who has gone missing

film that never gets old as the oddball group of

on the very island ruled by the dinosaurs,

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VITAL STATS Jurassic Park Box Office: US$914 million (19th biggest all-time) The Lost World Box Office: US$619 million Jurassic Park III Box Office: US$369 million

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TV on DVD! The only way to watch all your fave shows! The Big Bang Theory season 4 Back in the 90s, Johnny Galecki found

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beguiling girl-next-door, waitress and wannabe

awkward teenage boyfriend on the hit

actress, Penny (Kaley Cuoco). Now the pair

service, courtesy of Howard and Raj, who

sitcom Roseanne. Flash forward a couple

have parted ways and the focus has moved on

are horrified when Amy turns out to be

of decades and he’s no longer portraying

to Sheldon and his “relationship”, if you can call

essentially a female version of Sheldon.

a teenager, but his The Big Bang Theory

it that, with neurobiologist, Amy Farrah Fowler

character Leonard is every bit as awkward and loveable as ever.

The Big Bang Theory has been a high ratings winner since it premiered in 2007, and the series quickly picked up a loyal following. Just last month, Jim Parsons – who plays Leonard’s room-mate and science guru Sheldon Cooper in the show – won his second consecutive Emmy for his role, beating out Steve Carell, Alec Baldwin, Louis C.K., Matt LeBlanc and his Big Bang Theory co-star, Johnny Galecki, who was nominated for the first time. After being awarded his statue the actor admitted that he – and his mother – felt that it was Carell’s year to take home the award, particulalry as it was Carell’s last year working on The Office. “That’s really who I thought it would be,” Parsons told entertainment reporters. “I felt it would be anybody but me and Steve had a better chance than anyone. That’s what my mother and other prognosticators had said.” A quick flick through Websters dictionary reveals that a prognositcator, for those playing at home, is someone who can “foretell from signs or symptoms”. Obviously, Parsons can’t always leave work at the office… But, it seems to be paying off for the actor, who had a huge career in the theatre before making the switch to sitcom television. In theisfourth season of the hit series, Sheldon and Leonard continue on their journey through life as socially inept physicists, WORDS David Christopher

his aesthetic weight when he dated the

fame as Darlene’s scruffy, loveable,

proving time and time again that while their sky-high IQ’s help them reach kick goals in their career, it does them no favours when it comes to the ladies. Leonard was previously punching about

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The couple hook up via an online dating

“They’re super duper awkward and

uncertain,” Bialik says of her on-screen

When he “borrows” a robotic arm from the

relationship. “They’re kinda sorta dating – I

Jet Propulsion Laboratory in episode one, he

don’t know if you could call it dating, but

uses it to give himself a massage, and since

Sheldon is especially special to her.”

the arm is so realistic, he begins thinking of

Meanwhile in Big Bang land, fellow

other ways he could use it to his advantage.

brainiacs Howard (Simon Helberg) and

Needless to say, a very uncomfortable visit to

Raj (Kunal Nayyar) are still hopelessly

the emergency room follows. “Things are never

consumed with data instead of dating –

smooth,” Helberg tells TVGuide.com, “but then

although Howard does get some action.

again, Howard is not smooth.”

The Theorists controversy The Big Bang Theory was allegedly plagia-

for copyright infringement in Belarus because

rised by a show produced and aired in Bela-

the TV production company that is ripping us

rus. Officially titled Теоретики (The Theorists),

off is owned and operated by the government

the show features "clones" of the main

of Belarus,” Lorre vents. “Having no other

characters, a similar opening sequence, and

recourse, I'm hoping that this vanity card will

what appears to be a very close Russian

be read by the fine folks making The Theorists,

translation of the scripts. Series creator

and, wracked with

Chuck Lorre expressed his frustration about

guilt, they break

this situation through his trademark vanity

down and send

cards, which run at the end of each Big

us some felt hats.”

Bang episode.

Shortly thereafter,

“When we brought this to the attention of

the show was can-

the Warner Brothers legal department, we

celled. Coincidence,

were told that it's next to impossible to sue

perhaps?

During filming of season four, actress Kaley Cuoco was absent from some episodes after she broke her leg in a horse-riding accident. When she returned to the series, she was shown working as a bartender instead of waitressing at her usual workplace, The Cheesecake Factory, to hide her injury.

THE BIG BANG THEORY SEASON 4

On Blu-ray and DVD from October 5

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The Big Bang Theory season 4 When socially awkward scientists experiment with love, only hilarity results. In this season, the gang’s romantic universe expands as Leonard, Howard, Raj and even Sheldon test their skills outside of the lab!

Mike & Molly season 1 Mike & Molly is a love story about two ordinary yet extraordinary people, police officer Mike (Billy Gardell) and cheerful teacher Molly (Melissa McCarthy), who rely on their ability to laugh through life.

The Middle season 1 Patricia Heaton (Everybody Loves Raymond) makes a triumphant return to TVas Frankie Heck, a harried wife and working mother who uses her wry wit and sense of humour to get her family through each day intact.

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Mike & Molly season 1 When it comes to television sitcoms

The series focuses on Mike (Billy Gardell)

I wouldn’t have gotten the shot to do Big

Chuck Lorre can do no wrong, over a 20

a police officer and Molly (Melissa McCarthy)

Bang and certainly not Mike & Molly. So I

year career he has produced hit after hit

a teacher, who hit it off after meeting at an

kind of cherish Two and a Half Men, without

including Two and Half Men, Roseanne and

overeaters anonymous support group.The two

whom nothing else exists. I don’t want to

Dharma and Greg just to name a few. His

immediately connect and begin to date.

play favourites but that is really the show

latest offering is romantic comedy Mike &

Executive producer Lorre explains how it all

that got us the opportunity to do the other

Molly, which is sure to enjoy the success of

came about: “Well, everything I’ve been able to

his other comedies.

do rests on Two and a Half Men. Without that,

ones.”

Mike & Molly has a lot of heart and doesn’t just rely on fat jokes to entertain; it focuses on the struggles any new couple experience when they begin dating, however, due to their size both are extremely self-conscious and lack self-esteem. Despite this, they manage to find a happiness that has been missing from both their lives. “There’s a romantic poignancy to it,” Lorre says. “Both Mike and Molly have external and internal obstacles to having a relationship.”

MIKE & MOLLY SEASON 1

On DVD from October 5

The Middle season 1 After much success in Everyone Loves

But this really did have a different feel to it, and

Raymond Patricia Heaton has dived into

the mid-west is a very different feeling than

another comedy series about family life, but

Raymond,” she says.

this time instead of playing a supporting role, Heaton takes on the lead character. Frankie (Heaton) is a mother of three and a

“Also, coming from a mother’s point of view as opposed to the father’s point-of-view, it felt very different. I think those were the things

struggling car saleswoman who can’t actually

that made me think that it would be okay

make a sale, and together with her husband

to take this job and I wouldn’t be repeating

Mike (Neil Flynn) she struggles to make ends

myself.”

meet in her fictional middle class town Orson, Indianna. Their children are all very different

The dynamics of the couples are also very different, she adds.

but each have their own needs: their eldest

“I think it’s a little tiresome to have the

is an under-achieving teenager, the middle

bumbling husband and the patronising wife

child struggles with her unpopularity and the

(again). So I think that this is going to have a

youngest is somewhat of a child genius.

very different appeal.”

Despite the strong differences between her role on Raymond WORDS Caroline Muldoon

and The Middle, Heaton says she did experience some reservations

THE MIDDLE SEASON 1

about playing another mother role. “Everyone Loves Raymond has sort of become iconic and I was feeling nervous about playing another mum.

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On DVD from October 5

The Mentalist season 3 Australia’s own Simon Baker returns as

whether or not his performance of James Healy

Patrick Jane, a brilliant psychic who, in his

in Home and Away, back in 1994, may have

assisting the Californian police with their

actually been genius. The critical acclaim is

murder investigations, hopes he may one

due to Baker’s utter enjoyment on the set of

day be able to track down the nefarious

The Mentalist, as he stated in an interview with

Red John, the serial killer responsible for the

Buzzine, “I love playing the character. I have a

death of his wife and daughter.

lot of fun playing the character. That is a great

Season three of The Mentalist has Jane hot on the heels of his nemesis. As he frantically pieces together the puzzles Red

foundation to start off with, that I just enjoy playing it”.

The Mentalist is helmed by writer

John has left behind, Jane finally meets the

extraordinaire Bruno Heller, who was

serial killer, face-to-face, in the season finale.

responsible for the brutally epic

Along the way the team encounter a

series, Rome, the recipient of a

range of other equally fiendish murderers,

plethora of award from the BAFTA’s

whose complex schemes can’t escape

to the Golden Globes. Therefore,

Jane’s quick wit and uncanny detective

you can expect more of the exciting

skills. The role of Patrick Jane has earned

and blindingly original plotlines as

Simon Baker a coveted Golden Globe

they hurtle towards Jane’s climactic

and left Australian audiences questioning

encounter with his family’s murderer.

THE MENTALIST SEASON 3

On DVD from November 2

Fringe season 3 Step back into the mind-boggling science

Season three sees the division plagued

know it.

fiction of Fringe in season three, available on

by visions of the future wherein a doomsday

Created by television and film wizard

Blu-ray and DVD this month. Season two left

device, which has been created by Dr. Walter

JJ Abrams and Alex Kurtzman and Robert

the Fringe Division reeling as they found out

Bishop’s doppelganger ‘Walternate’, threatens to

Orci, the writers behind box-office smashes

that the mad scientist Walter Bishop was the

destroy both universes. As the doomsday looms

Transformers and Star Trek, the series

culprit of the turbulence between two parallel

ever closer, Dr. Bishop’s mad genius may not be

boasts an exhausting amount of scientific

realities.

enough to prevent the destruction of life as we

research and covers a spectrum of theories, ranging from doppelgangers to time travel to shapeshifters. The series has been described as a the modern embodiment of seminal sci-fi series like The Twilight Zone and X-Files, presenting taut plotlines that meld together elements not just from sci-fi, but from the horror and thriller genres as well. The cast and crew have been inundated with awards from Emmy’s to Writer’s Guild of America statues. Among the stellar cast is Australian-born Anna Torv, who plays Agent Olivia Dunham, ex-Dawson’s Creek star Joshua Jackson as Peter Bishop and John Noble, of Lord of the Rings fame, who plays the eccentric Dr. Walter Bishop.

FRINGE SEASON 3 WORDS Sean Sebastian

On Blu-ray and DVD from November 2

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Glee The complete 2nd season The New Directions glee club at William

like he has missed the boat with Emma (Jayma

cheerleader Britanny (Heather Morris), while

McKinley High School is back! And although

Mays), who has moved on with the impossibly

Quinn (Diana Agron) gets it on with new glee

Mr. Schuester (Matthew Morrison) is guiding

gorgeous dentist, Dr Carl, played by John

clubber, Sam (Chord Overstreet).

the club to soaring new heights in their show

Stamos. Rachel (Lea Michelle) and Finn (Cory

choir competitions, his personal life – and

Monteith) are also on the rocks, when Finn

Sylvester (Jane Lynch) is busy coming up

the lives of his students – grow ever more

discovers Rachel had a pash-n-dash with Puck

with new ways to derail the gang. Lynch

complicated.

(Mark Salling).

recently hosted the Emmy Awards, a whole

There is plenty of heartbreak roaming the

All the while, Schuester’s nemesis Sue

And still, new relationships abound: Mike

new experience for the accomplished

halls of McKinley High. Mr Schu is dealing

(Harry Shum Jr) and Tina (Jenna Ushkowitz)

actress, who milled about in Hollywood’s B

with the end of his marriage and it seems

hook up, as do Artie (Kevin McHale) and popular

and C list before Glee propelled her to the big time. If Sue Sylvester was hosting the Emmy’s instead of Jane Lynch, “she would make the show explosive,” Lynch jokes. “It would be a show you would never forget, but it might be kind of warlike and angry and violent,” she says. “She’d somehow find a way to give all the awards to herself.”

GLEE THE COMPLETE 2ND SEASON

On Blu-ray and DVD from October 5

How I Met Your Mother season 6 As it turns out, Ted Mosby’s (Josh Radnor)

In this season of the Emmy-winning sitcom,

Barney’s still Barney. Harris kills it as

tale of how he met and eventually married

as Ted continues on his quest to meet his

Ted’s chauvinistic, womanising best

the mother of his children is a pretty long

future-wife, Marshall (Jason Segel) and Lily

friend, throwing up Emmy and Golden

and complex story.

(Alyson Hannigan) begin thinking about the

Globe nominated performances in each

next phase of their relationship. The loved-up

episode that literally leave you cringing.

The premise for this legend – wait for it – dery sitcom is that Ted is chatting to his

couple are already married and shacked up, so

two kids about how he met the love of his

the next step, of course, is to reproduce.

life. Apparently, he has a long and chequered

Robin (Cobie Smulders) is still recovering

Harris admits that when he first read the pilot, “I thought it was ridiculous, and thought there was no way I could

past with love, as it’s a saga that continues

from her break-up with former co-anchor

get it. So I went in for it, and didn’t seem

well into the sixth season.

Don, and Barney (Neil Patrick Harris) – well,

to care very much about making an ass of myself, and they [the producers] seemed to respond to that mentality.” So do audiences, it appears, with season seven of the high-rating series about to air in the US, and later this year locally on Channel 7.

WORDS Sarah Megginson

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The Good Wife season 2 Golden Globe-winner Julianna Margulies gives the performance of a lifetime as scorned wife Alicia Florrick, who is getting her life back on track after her husband Peter (Chris Noth), a former Cook County state’s attorney, is jailed following a very public, very embarrassing sex and political corruption scandal. In the wake of his imprisonment, after taking years out of the workforce to be a mother, Alicia is forced to return to her old job as a defence attorney. In season one, we watched Alicia find her feet in the courtroom and in her personal life. Now in the second season of this critically acclaimed drama, she is struggling to decide where her heart lies: with her husband, Peter, or her boss, Will.

apologising and the wife standing next to him.

The series was partly inspired by the Eliot

I think the show began when we

Spitzer prostitution scandal, with co-creator

asked, ‘What are they thinking?’”

Michelle King explaining, “There had been

Clearly, the show struck a chord

this waterfall of these kinds of scandals,

with audienes. Co-starring Sex & The

from Bill and Hillary [Clinton], to Dick Morris,

City star Chris Noth and Christine

to Eliot Spitzer, to name just a few. I think

Baranski, The Good Wife has been

they’re all over our culture. And there was

a serial ratings winner, with a third

always this image of the husband up there

season currently in production.

THE GOOD WIFE SEASON 2

On DVD from October 6

V season 2 The second season of V, a dynamic reboot of the 1980s miniseries of the same name, continues to intrigue, with counterterrorism

Jack (Joel Gretsch) investigate the Visitors’

tells TV Guide of the differences between the

operations.

remake and the original. “From a storytelling standpoint, a lot

Scott Wolf plays TV news anchor Chad Decker

agent Erica Evans (Elizabeth Mitchell) delving

in the series, which he describes as offering a

of it is faithful to what made the original

deeper into the mysteries surrounding the

movie-quality experience in each episode.

so compelling. It’s still the same basic

Visitors, an alien race hiding a secret agenda behind offers of friendship. Even as V rebel Ryan Nichols (Morris

“Visually, the ability to generate this world – the special effects and computer graphics – it’s

framework, but it’s updated. It is very much about how we live in a post-9/11 world.” As compelling as the fast-paced storyline

just light-years from where it was from when

Chestnut) mourns his human girlfriend’s

this show was created in the mid-’80s. It really

is, unfortunately due to declining ratings, V

death in childbirth, he helps Erica and Father

looks like a movie, like a thriller every week,” he

has not been renewed for a third season. Fans can take some comfort in the fact that producers had decent warning that the show would be wrapped up, so season two’s climactic finale doesn’t leave the audience high and dry, wondering: is humanity doomed? Or can humankind defeat the Vs and reclaim the planet for good?

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“IT'S BEEN A LONG PROCESS BUT WE'VE BEEN REALLY FOCUSED ON GETTING THE BEST BUNCH OF SONGS TOGETHER THAT WE COULD.” – SHANNON NOLL

Shannon Noll has had a full throttle journey since his first single in 2004. But having heard nothing from the bloke from Orange in almost three years, will his new material Turn it Up? When Shannon Noll belted out the Moving

each year, so slowing down

Pictures classic “What About Me” from his

to write and record this new

gravelly throat at the Opera House in 2003 for the

album it goes against the

Australian Idol finale, he was destined to become

grain!” He went on to say

a major force in the future of the Australian music

that “it’s been a long

industry. While his counterpart Guy Sebastian

process, but we’ve

won the day, the pair would go on to become the

been really focused on

most successful exports of the entire Idol series.

getting the best bunch

With a spate of achievements including multi-

of songs together that

platinum albums and singles, Noll achieved his

we could” – and it

biggest milestone in 2007 with the release of Turn

definitely shows.

it Up. The album shattered a long-standing record

With “Switch Me

with a total of ten consecutive Top 10 singles,

On”, Noll’s first release

achieving number one on the ARIA singles chart.

from the album, already

But for the down to earth bloke from Condobolin

receiving massive airplay

in Orange, NSW, it was all in a days work.

fans have at last been given

In late 2008 Noll announced a Greatest Hits

something to cheer about. The

album, which featured five new songs including

single, which was co-written by Benji

“Summertime” and then tried his hand at musical

Madden of Good Charlotte, suggests a

theatre – touring in Jeff Wayne’s 2009 production

slightly new direction from Noll but still

of The War of the Worlds. But since then it has

retains undertones of that bluesy pub singer

been relatively quiet in the Noll camp. Having

from the Central West of New South Wales.

parted ways with Sony, his new place at Universal

It’s no wonder this classic sound remains,

didn’t spark any new material for 2010 and the

as the album was helmed by Bryon Jones

majority of the time was spent in the studio

(producer on Noll’s first two albums)

writing and with family and friends.

and features material written by old

However, in June, Noll announced that he had

friend Adam Reily. A Million Suns will arrive just in time for summer

material. The album, entitled A Million Suns, is the

and with an Australian tour already

product of a slower more considered approach

on the cards to celebrate its

to the recording process. Noll said of the album,

release, 2012 looks set to be a big

“From day one, I have played hundreds of shows

year for Shannon Noll.

SHANNON NOLL A MILLION SUNS

WORDS Nick Hadland

finished recording an album packed with new

From October 14

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She shot to fame when she took out the very first season of American Idol, but this 29-year-old superstar has since become a respected recording artist in her own right. Her latest studio album Stronger is the perfect blend of pop, rock and a little bit of country… Kelly Clarkson is one gutsy woman. And if

Turner, Sheryl Crow and Radiohead, this record

the tracks on her fifth studio album Stronger

is musically diverse with offerings to suit many

are anything to go by, she’s not going anywhere

different tastes.

anytime soon. The American Idol queen’s latest

Clarkson will release multiple versions of the

release certainly packs a punch, loaded with

record, including a standard version (13 tracks),

catchy hooks, feisty lyrics and the kind of addictive

deluxe addition (17 tracks) and a bonus six-track EP.

pop melodies that get stuck in your head for days. If the popularity of her first single off the album,

“Mr Know It All”, is any indication, this LP is going

tracks, plus a couple of special extras. Fans of

to be yet another highly successful release for

country music will love the tune “Don’t You Wanna

Clarkson. Jam-packed with tracks spruiking self-

Stay” featuring Jason Aldean, which has recently

confidence and inner strength, it’s an empowering

been nominated for ‘Single of the Year’ and

album that will pump you up and leave you feeling

‘Musical Event of the Year’ at the 2011 Country

ready to take on the world.

Music Awards.

“The whole album is very much about strength

Clarkson co-wrote five songs on the album,

and empowerment, so Stronger felt like the perfect

labelling “You Love Me” as her personal favourite.

title,” she explains of the album’s title. “Plus, that

It’s an emotional tune, which was written after

song is just a goldmine – it’s a little bit pop, a little

a life-changing experience for the singer. “It was

bit pop-rock, a little bit urban, a little bit dance,

probably the most hurt I’ve ever been in my life,”

and it ties everything in. And everybody loves

she says. “But by writing about it, I got to work

that message: ‘what doesn’t kill you makes you

through it and get it out of my system.”

stronger’. It’s a perfect representation of my life.”

The vocals on Stronger are richer than on

Clarkson says she gravitates toward songs

any of Clarkson’s four previous albums and help

“with a defiant message, because I always feel

create a less-produced sound, much closer to

like I’m fighting just to be me. That’s why I tend to

that of her live performances. “The producers I

write or choose songs about how just being you

worked with just let me sing and be me,” Clarkson

is okay.”

explains. “They didn’t strip away the personality.

This key message is carried through the

And it was one of those things where if the people

tracklist, with tunes like “You Love Me” and

I’m working with have confidence in me, I have

“Einstein” hitting a raw nerve. Noting album

more confidence in myself and that changed

influences as wide-ranging as Prince, Tina

everything.”

KELLY CLARKSON STRONGER

From October 21

WORDS Lauren Barker

“The whole album is very much about strength and empowerment, so Stronger felt like the perfect title” – Kelly Clarkson 030

Listeners of the EP will be treated to Smoakstack Session alternate versions of several

Three T h years after ftt releasing l i V Viva i lla V Vida id or D Death th and dA All ll H His i F Friends i d ,C Coldplay ld l prepares to unleash Mylo Xyloto, a collection of songs they describe as being “more acoustic” and “more intimate” than its predecessor. Fans are eagerly awaiting the release of the

and All His Friends – and it marks a subtle new

was also influenced by the HBO crime series The

band’s fifth studio album, particularly after front

direction for the accomplished chart-toppers.

Wire.

man Chris Martin’s unusual statement in 2008

The band purposefully aimed to “take our

Teaming up once again with producer Brian

that “bands shouldn’t keep going past the age

music down different directions and really

of 33”.

explore other avenues”, says bassist Guy

producers involved with Viva la Vida, Coldplay

Berryman, by experimenting with acoustic

released the first single of the album, “Every

instruments, manipulation and electronics.

Teardrop Is a Waterfall”, in June. In its first week,

He was, at the time, aged 31. Fortunately, he quickly rephrased his comments and clarified to

Eno (U2, David Bowie), who was one of several

Rolling Stone magazine, “We’re proceeding as if

“We’d go into the studio with all the best laid

[the next album] is our last, because it’s the only

plans then what we end up with is not what we

its release, the song has sold 1,976,000 copies

way to proceed. You’ve got to have deadlines,

intended. It’s just exciting to wonder what will

worldwide.

you know.”

come out of the speakers,” Berryman says.

Fortunately, three years later – with Martin

it sold 85,000 copies in the US and overall since

If this is any indication of how the album will sell, it will be on track to eclipse Viva la

Martin says the album is “based on a love

having blown out 34 candles on his last birthday

story with a happy ending”. Inspiration abounded

Vida, which sold more than nine million copies

– Coldplay show no signs of slowing down.

in the strangest places: Martin names old school

worldwide. Regardless of its success, however,

American graffiti and the White Rose Movement

fans can relax in the knowledge that this won’t

between their new recording studio “The

– a non-violent resistance group in Nazi Germany

be the last time we hear from Coldplay: Martin

Beehive”, in a North London church, and “The

– as sources of inspiration, adding that the album

Their new album Mylo Xyloto was recorded

Bakery”, the studio used for Viva la Vida or Death

confirms to Rolling Stone, “I don’t think we’ll ever split up.”

“Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall”, the first single off Mylo Xyloto, was the last ever song to be played on Video Hits before the program signing off forever, after 24 years of broadcasting.

COLDPLAY MYLO XYLOTO

WORDS David Christopher

“We’d go into the studio with all the best laid plans then what we end up with is not what we intended” – bassist Guy Berryman

From October 21

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Sade

Taylor Swift Currently headlining sold-out stadiums and arenas throughout the United

This December, British soul singer Sade is heading down under for her first tour

States, Taylor Swift has thrilled Australian fans by extending her tour into

in Australia after an absense spanning 25 years.

2012, with capital city dates announced throughout Australia in March

The shows will be the final leg of Sade’s latest world tour, which is the first time

next year.

she’s hit the road since 2001.

The four-time Grammy Award winner’s performance, based on the chart

Boasting visually stunning production elements, the critically acclaimed 2011

topping album Speak Now, is a two-hour theatrical extravaganza that

world tour follows the 2010 release of Sade’s sixth studio album, Soldier of Love,

reviewers have touted as being reminiscent of a Broadway experience.

and has become one of the biggest success stories of the US concert business

The show features elaborate costumes, dancers, aerialists, changing sets

this summer, playing sell-out to more than 400,000 US fans.

and innovative choreography and instrumentation showcased on a multi-

And fans, take note: the reclusive singer, whose band has sold over 50 million

level stage.

albums thanks to hits like 1984’s “Smooth Operator”, “The Sweetest Taboo” and

Taylor plays five different guitars in the show along with two banjos, the

“No Ordinary Love”, has hinted that it may be their last.

ukulele and the piano. She also changes costumes nine times over the

“This could be the last time I undertake anything like this,” the 52-year-old singer

course of the evening and moves right around the venue, thereby giving

has revealed.

every audience member a great seat.

“I can’t see myself just endlessly singing the same songs over and over again. I

“There’s a moment during the show where I pop up in a different place in

don’t know if I ever would commit to something like this again; I don’t think it’s

the arena, all the way at the end of the arena up in the back rows,” she

that likely.”

says. “It’s really a fun moment for me because it’s an element of surprise,

As well as performing in to large audiences in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane,

and I love creating those in the show. Also, I walk down through all the

the singer will treat fans to more intimate performance with a series of ‘A Day

fans and get to give them hugs and say hi to them, and it’s really cool to

on the Green’ performances, at wineries at McLaren Vale, Yarra Valley and in the

get to do that.”

Botanic Gardens in Perth.

TAYLOR SWIFT March 2 - Perth, Burswood Dome 4 - Adelaide, Entertainment Centre 6, 7 - Brisbane, Entertainment Centre 9, 10 - Sydney, Acer Arena 13, 14 - Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena

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JANET JACKSON October 18 - Perth, Burswood Theatre 22 - Adelaide, Festival Theatre 26, 27 - Melbourne, Arts Centre, State Theatre November 2 - Gold Coast, Convention Centre 5, 6 - Sydney, Opera House, Concert Hall www.janetjackson.com

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CHRIS CORNELL Solo acoustic tour October 7 - Canberra, Canberra Theatre 10 - Perth, Concert Hall 13 - Adelaide, Festival Theatre 15, 17 - Brisbane, QPAC Concert Hall 19, 20 - Melbourne, Palais Theatre 22 - Sydney, Sydney Opera House www.chriscornell.com

KINGS OF LEON November 4, 5 - Sydney, Acer Arena 8 - Brisbane, Entertainment Centre 11 - Adelaide, Entertainment Centre 13, 14, 16 - Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena 19 - Perth, NIB Stadium www.kingsofleon.com

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-----------------------------------------------------------------K. D. LANG November 5 - Perth, Swan Valley Sandalford Winery 7 - Canberra, AIS Arena 9, 10 - Sydney, State Theatre 12 - Melbourne, Sidney Myer Music Bowl 13 - Adelaide, Entertainment Centre 22 - Brisbane, Riverstage www.kdlang.com -----------------------------------------------------------------DOLLY PARTON November 8 - Perth, Burswood 12 - Adelaide, Entertainment Centre 15 - Sydney, Allphones Arena 19, 20 - Hunter Valley, Hope Estate 22, 23 - Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena 25, 26 - Brisbane, Entertainment Centre www.dollypartonmusic.net -----------------------------------------------------------------XZIBIT November 24 - Newcastle, Fannys Nightclub 25 - Melbourne, Trak Lounge Bar 26 - Adelaide, Catalyst 27 - Cairns, Brothers Leagues Club December 1 - Townsville, The Venue

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[DVD] THOR (OCTOBER 6) Aussie hunk Chris Hemsworth makes his mark as the God of Thunder, alongside an allstar cast featuring Anthony Hopkins and Natalie Portman. Hemsworth plays Thor, an arrogant warrior who is expelled from the mythical realm of Asgard by his father, Odin (Hopkins), as punishment for his boastful pride. Set adrift on earth, Thor has much to learn about living among humans. Fortunately, he soon falls for beautiful scientist, Jane Foster (Portman), who teaches him the finer points of mortal living. Yet, when dark forces PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN 4: ON STRANGER TIDES

(OCTOBER 26) One-time enemies Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) and Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) embark on a dangerous quest to find the fabled fountain of youth. However, when a beautiful woman (Penelope Cruz) from Sparrow’s past shows up, Captain Jack is unsure whether she is trustworthy, or a spy for the feared Blackbeard (Ian McShane). Keep your eye out for a hilarious cameo by Rolling Stones rocker and the inspiration behind Captain Jack, Keith Richards.

from his homeland descend on earth, Thor must summon his Godly strength to defeat the villain and protect not only the woman he loves, but also the planet he has come to call home.

THE FOX AND THE HOUND

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS

(OCTOBER 5)

(OCTOBER 12)

This classic 1981 Disney animation follows the story of two forest friends who find themselves forced to become enemies. Tod (voiced by Mickey Rooney) is a young fox who is taken in by an old woman after his mother is killed; Copper (voiced by Kurt Russell) is a young hound dog puppy who forms a close friendship with the funloving fox. However, as they grow up, the pair comes to realise that Copper is a hunting dog and Tod is his prey.

Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson star in this atmospheric period romance. After his parents’ death, penniless young Jacob Jankoski (Pattinson) joins a travelling circus as a vet. However, circus boss August (Christopher Waltz) is a man of fierce and unpredictable temper and keeps all of his employees on edge. The brash young Jacob tests his boss’s anger when he begins to secretly court August’s beautiful wife, Marlena Rosenbluth (Witherspoon).

SCREAM 4 (OCTOBER 6) Director Wes Craven returns for the next chapter in this successful horror franchise. A decade has passed since the events that tore apart Sidney Prescott’s (Neve Campbell) life. She has authored a self-help book, and when she returns to Woodsboro on a book tour, she reconnects with Sheriff Dewey (David Arquette) and his now wife, Gale (Courteney Cox). However, Sidney’s reappearance in town also attracts a new round of unwanted attention from an old acquaintance.

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN QUADRILOGY

SCREAM: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION

(OCTOBER 13) Get set for a scream fest as the Ghostface killer terrorises the town of Woodsboro in these four classic horror flicks. When high school student Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) becomes the target of a sadistic serial killer, tabloid news reporter, Gail Weathers (Courtney Cox) is determined to uncover the truth. The carnage continues when Sidney leaves for college and a copycat killer strikers, and even a high-profile Hollywood set can’t save her from yet another deranged murderer.

THE LION KING TRILOGY

(OCTOBER 12) The circle of life continues as Simba’s daughter, Kiara (voiced by Neve Campbell), becomes the key to resolving a bitter feud between her father’s kingdom and an outcast pride. Timon and Pumbaa watch over the young princess, but when Kiara escapes and ventures into forbidden lands she falls into a friendship with an exiled lion cub who is being groomed to overthrow her father. Then, Timon and Pumbaa return to tell the story of the original film through their own skewed perspectives.

(OCTOBER 26) All four Pirates movies are presented together in this four-disc set. We meet the roughly charming Captain Jack Sparrow in The Curse of the Black Pearl, then he must outwit Davy Jones in Dead Man’s Chest. At World’s End sees Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) and Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley) allied with one-time enemy, Barbossa, to free Captain Jack from the clutches of Davy Jones, then On Stranger Tides brings a mysterious visitor from Captain Jack’s past.

THE LION KING

(OCTOBER 12) In 1994, Disney released a soon-to-be Oscar-winning film that revitalised the art of animation. When princely young lion, Simba (voiced by Matthew Broderick), is tricked into thinking he killed his royal father by his scheming uncle, Scar (voiced by Jeremy Irons), he leaves the kingdom in shame and refuses to take his rightful place on the throne. While on the run, Simba falls in with fellow wanderers Timon (voiced by Nathan Lane) and Pumbaa (voiced by Ernie Sabella) who form a fast friendship.

X-MEN: FIRST CLASS

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WORDS Shane Conroy

Long before they became archenemies Professor X and Magneto, the young Charles Xavier (James McAvoy) and Erik Lenhnsherr (Michael Fassbender) were bound together by their developing powers. Soon, they began recruiting other mutants to build a powerful force capable of stopping the greatest threat the world has ever known. However, as the friends stare down the forces of evil, a rift opens between them that sparks the eternal war between Magneto’s Brotherhood and Professor X’s X-Men. Kevin Bacon plays Sebastian Shaw and Aussie starlet Rose Byrne appears as Moira MacTaggert. (OCTOBER 19)

[MUSIC] ANDRE RIEU: AND THE WALTZ GOES ON (OCTOBER 28)

(OCTOBER 14) Icelandic musician Bjork has been rocking the creative boat for two decades, and her forthcoming eighth studio album will set some of its own waves in motion. Partly recorded on her iPad, this is a truly multimedia project that will encompass the CD release, apps, websites, art installations and live shows. For example, an app will be release with the track, “Virus”, that functions as a closeup study of cells being attacked by a virus. Weird? Maybe. Interesting? Definitely.

(OCTOBER 28) At 30 years old, Vanessa Amorosi has sold more than two million albums and has a knack for reinventing herself with every release. Her fifth studio album drops with high expectations after her last album, 2009’s Hazardous, was a critical and commercial success that scored her an Album of the Year ARIA nomination. And it doesn’t disappoint. Lead single “Gossip” became the number-one added song to radio in its first week of release.

DARREN HAYES: SECRET CODES AND BATTLE SHIPS

(OCTOBER 21) After four years locked away in the studio, former Savage Garden star Darren Hayes emerges with a brilliant new pop album that will win plenty of fans. Lead single “Talk Talk Talk” serves up an infectious hook with the pop energy that Hayes is renowned for, however underlying string arrangements and matured lyricism give the song a depth that will take it to the top of the charts. Overall, this album seems to be a return to the pop roots that made Hayes a household name.

SNEAKY SOUND SYSTEM: FROM HERE TO ANYWHERE

CHRIS ISAAK: BEYOND THE SUN

MARK VINCENT: SONGS FROM THE HEART

KELLY CLARKSON: STRONGER (OCTOBER 21)

(OCTOBER 7) Crooner Chris Isaak pays homage to his childhood musical influences, namely the golden years of the iconic Sun Records, in this stellar record. From Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash, to Jerry Lee Lewis and Roy Orbison, Isaak deftly swings between superstar covers, both doing justice to the originals and stamping his own signature on the songs. Highlights include his versions of “I Walk the Line”, “Great Balls of Fire”, and “Can’t Help Falling in Love”.

(OCTOBER 14) Mark Vincent captured the hearts of music fans around the country when he won the 2009 season of Australia’s Got Talent as a fresh-faced 15-yearold. Known for his soaring pop opera vocals, his first album shot to numberone on the ARIA charts and his second record went gold. Highlights of his forthcoming fourth album include covers of “Climb Every Mountain”, “Amazing Grace” and an unforgettable version of “Bridge Over Troubled Water”.

It’s been several years and four studio albums since Kelly Clarkson won American Idol, but she just keeps getting better with every release. Her fifth album serves up lead single, “Mr. Know It All” – an anti-love song anthem with a slight country twang. Overall, it’s an edgier sound for Clarkson who describes the record as “like Garbage-meetspop-meets-Muse.” While her incredible vocals take centre stage on the album, she’s perhaps at her best in the belting “What Doesn’t Kill You”.

(OCTOBER 7) Sydney-based dance music masters Sneaky Sound System have finally dropped the follow-up to their hit 2008 sophomore album, 2. From Here to Anywhere marks the first release under the band’s new independent record label, Modular Recordings, and features the mixing talent of dance guru Serban Ghenea. Lead single, “We Love”, is set to be the club hit of the summer and follow-up, “Big”, will be close behind on the dance charts.

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BJORK: BIOPHILIA

VANESSA AMOROSI: V

(OCTOBER 21) British alternative supergroup Coldplay has been busy trying out new music for their fifth studio album to enthusiastic receptions at recent live shows – which Aussie fans may have caught at the band’s Splendour in the Grass appearance. Hit single “Every Teardrop is a Waterfall” is the unarguable star of the album, although follow-up single, “Paradise”, is a very close second with its expansive string intro and Chris Martin’s familiar vocal style.

NOT FINAL ARTWORK

It seems that Oscarwinning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins is a man of many talents. He composed the sublime title waltz of this DVD for Dutch violin master Andre Rieu, which he performs here in this stunning showcase. Joined by his loyal Johann Strauss Orchestra, Rieu presents his favourite moments from a long list of his acclaimed 2011 European concerts. But perhaps the best times come when Rieu returns to perform in his story-book hometown of Maastricht in The Netherlands. Rieu

has sold out countless venues around the world and amassed a worldwide following for his brand of modern classical music that replaces oldschool stuffiness for joyful celebration. Even if you’re not a fan of the violin, chances are that Rieu will quickly convert you with his relaxed approach.

COLDPLAY: MYLO XYLOTO

SHANNON NOLL: A MILLION SUNS WORDS Shane Conroy

Australian Idol alumni Shannon Noll returns with his fourth studio album after an absence from the spotlight. His lead single, “Switch Me On”, was penned by Good Charlotte rocker Benji Madden and has already become a radio favourite. It reveals a sexy updated image for the Aussie rocker and signals a new polished pop sound for the former Barnsey-esque belter. There’s enough country-boy cheek here to retain his existing fans, but it does seem that, with this new album, Noll is looking to take his music from the pub jukebox to the club dance floor. (OCTOBER 14)

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JURASSIC PARK: ULTIMATE TRILOGY (OCTOBER 26) You haven’t truly experienced a dinosaur stampede until you’ve seen it in high-definition. This sixdisc set presents director Steven Spielberg’s three prehistoric masterpieces alongside a huge special features menu filled with all-new cast interviews and making-of featurettes. In the first film, a remote island zoo home to scientifically bred dinosaurs turns deadly when a power outage releases the dangerous exhibits. Then, in The Lost World, it has been four

years since the original disaster when two groups return to the island in an attempt to wrangle the now wild inhabitants. Finally, in the third film, Dr Alan Grant (Sam Neill) agrees to take a wealthy couple on an aerial tour of the island, but an emergency landing deposits them in grave danger.

THE LION KING (OCTOBER 12)

SCREAM: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION (OCTOBER 13)

This classic Oscar-winning Disney animation spawned a popular Broadway musical that has played to sold-out crowds around the world. Rediscover the film that sparked the legend in brilliant highdefinition. When Simba (Matthew Broderick) is tricked into believing he was responsible for his father’s death, he goes on the run with loveable sidekicks, Timon (Nathan Lane) and Pumbaa (Ernie Sabella). Special features include never-beforeseen deleted scenes and bloopers.

Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and David Arquette star in the film franchise that put horror flicks back on the map. All four films are presented here for the first time. When Sidney Prescott (Campbell) is stalked by the Ghostface killer, a tabloid news reporter (Cox) and eccentric sheriff (Arquette) are her only hope. But just when Prescott thinks she’s finally safe, she’s set upon by copycat killers who are obsessed with recreating the deranged character that haunts her nightmares.

The Marvel Universe serves up yet another buttkicking hero in Thor. Exiled from his supernatural kingdom, the God of Thunder – otherwise known as Thor (Chris Hemsworth) – builds a new life on earth with the help of beautiful scientist, Jane Foster (Natalie Portman). But when evil forces gather, Thor must summon his Godly powers to defend his new home planet. Don’t miss the excellent Road to the Avengers featurette in the special features menu.

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN QUADRILOGY (OCTOBER 26)

Pirates fans rejoice, because all four films are now ready to take centre stage in your Blu-Ray collection. Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp), fearless first mate Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) and fallen aristocrat Elizabeth Swan (Keira Knightley) travel the high seas, pursued by all manner of bad guys including the supernatural Captain Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush), ghostly Davy Jones and the fearsome villain Blackbeard (Ian McShane).

STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS, SEASON THREE (OCTOBER 5)

THE BIG BANG THEORY: SEASON FOUR (SEPTEMBER 14)

In a galaxy far, far away a battle rages that will seal the fate of the Star Wars universe. When Grievous and Ventress launch an attach on the Republic headquarters on Kamino, Anakin and Obi-Wan are charged with defending it. Meanwhile, the Jedi council sends Bail Organa and Jar Jar Binks to ask King Katuunko for support. To make matters worse, Chairman Papanodia’s family is kidnapped and held for ransom.

Everyone’s favourite geeks are back in a dramatic season four. Surprisingly, Sheldon (Jim Parsons) finds a love interest of sorts in buttoned-up Amy Farrah Fowler (Mayim Bialik), while Howard (Simon Helberg) wins back Bernadette (Melissa Rauch) and pops the question. Raj’s (Kunal Nayyar) love life remains depressingly empty, but Leonard (Johnny Galecki) finds a new love affair with Raj’s sister which leaves Penny (Kaley Cuoco) consumed with jealousy.

SCREAM 4 (OCTOBER 6)

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN 4: ON STRANGER TIDES (OCTOBER 26)

It seems poor old Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) just can’t take a trick. Ten years after the Ghostface killer tore her life apart, she’s finally got herself back on track and authored a successful self-help book. But when her book tour leads back to her hometown of Woodsboro, she attracts unwanted attention from a deranged killer who is bent on bringing up the past. David Arquette and Courteney Cox reprise their respective roles as the eccentric sheriff and investigative reporter.

Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) and Elizabeth Swan (Keira Knightley) may be off living happily ever after, but the adventure continues for Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp). This time, lovable rogue Captain Jack is on the trail of the fabled fountain of youth. However, when a beautiful woman (Penelope Cruz) from his past shows up, Captain Jack must decide whether she is a trusted ally or will lead him into the clutches of the feared Blackbead (Ian McShane).

X-MEN FIRST CLASS WORDS Shane Conroy

Hugh Jackman may be nowhere in sight, but this action-packed prequel is the real deal. Wolverine was still a pup when the young Charles Xavier (James McAvoy) and Erik Lenhnsheer (Michael Fassbender) were coming to terms with their strange powers. Later to become archenemies Professor X and Magneto after a rift tears them apart, the men are bound for now by their plan to build a powerful protective force of mutants that are to become known as the X-Men. Rose Byrne maintains the Australian connection with a role as Moira MacTaggert, and Kevin Bacon appears as Sebastian Shaw. (OCTOBER 19)

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BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY PS3, 360, PC The follow-up to 2009’s Batman: Arkham Asylum is one of the most anticipated games of the year and for good reason. Leaving the confines of the island environment of its predecessor, this sequel takes the action into Gotham City, giving the caped crusader complete freedom to walk the rooftops, glide through alleyways and take on crime wherever it manifests. Meanwhile “Bats” must use his detective skills and SKYLANDERS: SPYRO’S ADVENTURE WII, 3DS, PS3, 360, PC This revolutionary title bridges the gap between toys and games. There are 30 different toy character figurines (three come with the game) to collect, each with distinctive looks, skills and abilities. You then place that figurine onto a portal peripheral (bundled with the game), which transports the character into the single player, coop or multiplayer game modes of this classic platform adventure game. Experience and items earned while playing are saved to the figurine, which allows you to take them with you to a friend’s house – even if it is on a different console – to further build and customise your character. Super innovative!

expanded range of gadgets to stop Hugo Strange and a range of classic villains that have taken over a portion of the city. With brilliant graphics, the most addictive combat in the brawler genre and awesome characters, this is a true game of the year contender. Plus, in a sexy bonus, you can also play as the faster and feistier Catwoman at certain points of the game, complete with her own set of moves. Sensational! ACE COMBAT: ASSAULT HORIZON PS3, 360 Dogfighting flight games are rare as hen’s teeth in gaming, but thankfully, the genre’s fans will find plenty to enjoy in the latest outing in the revered Ace Combat series. Terrorists have their hands on a Weapon of Mass Destruction called Trinity, and you’ll engage in bombing raids, convoy supports and full on battles as you do your part to hunt them down in a range of aircraft, including Black Hawk helicopters. Great graphics and an awesome new control system that allows for a close-quarters view of the action seal this as a winner.

RAGE PC, PS3, 360 The brilliant developer id Software – who created and innovated the FPS genre with Wolfenstein, Doom and Quake – has a brand new (and gorgeous) universe to take you to with Rage. Set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, gamers can enjoy open-world shooter action, vehicle combat and racing, as well as some inventive weapons all while trying to survive in an environment populated by hostile mutants.

NBA 2K12 PS3, PS2, PSP, 360, PC, WII Last year, NBA 2K11 focused on the legendary Michael Jordon, with a host of classic matches from his career available for play. It was such a popular addition that this year the developer has included 15 classic teams – filled with stars like Jordon, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird – for the ultimate in fan service. Refinements to the AI, team strategies and collision detection just sweeten the deal for the sport’s die hards.

PRO EVOLUTION SOCCER 2012 PS3, PSP, PS2, WII, 360, PC Although it has fallen behind the likeminded FIFA series in recent years, the 2012 edition of PES (as it is affectionately known) is anything but second rate. Boasting the official UEFA Champions League licence and more teams and modes than you can poke a controller at, this game – with remodelled AI, faster animation speeds and the ability to control two players at once – is a soccer fan’s delight.

JUST DANCE 3 PS3, 360, WII The blockbuster Just Dance series has cemented itself as the dance genre’s most popular experience and for its third edition, it spreads the fun to the PS3’s Move and Xbox’s Kinect devices. You’re tasked with following the dance prompts on screen across 50 chart-topping tunes and you’re scored accordingly. You can play four-player now, plus the Kinect version allows you to invent your own dance routine and share it with friends online. RATCHET & CLANK: ALL 4 ONE PS3 One of gaming’s great adventure heroes is taking his classic brand of Sci-Fi platforming and hilarious weaponry into the co-op scene. The titular heroes join-up with the hapless Captain Qwark and archvillain Dr. Nefarious in order to escape a machine known as the Creature Collector that has whisked them away to a far-off planet. Up to four players can join the action, and teaming up to solve puzzles and tackle enemies is key.

X-MEN: DESTINY 360, PS3, WII, DS Marvel fans will get a real kick out of this game! Instead of playing an established superhero, you choose from one of three all new mutants and then you define their destiny and create the character yourself. The choices you make will branch the storyline and lead to different endings. Despite this, the third-person combo heavy action, combined with elements of platforming and RPG-like customisation, is similar to previous Marvel-based games.

FORZA MOTORSPORT 4 360 Widely regarded as the Rolls Royce of racing games, Forza Motorsport 4 goes to extraordinary lengths to ensure each of the hundreds of cars it features from some 80 different manufacturers handle and look just like the real thing. Car lovers will delight in the long career and multiplayer modes. The game features Kinect support too, allowing you to steer with your hands, move your head to point the camera into corners and just check out your ride while it is parked in the garage.

WORDS Chris Stead

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[GADGETS] HTC EVO 3D The HTC range of smartphones have managed to do the seemingly impossible: they have out-sexified the Apple range. With super sleek designs and amazingly bright and clear screens they really catch the eye. The Evo 3D is the latest cab off the rank and it advances both the feature-set and the power under the hood. As the name would suggest, 3D support brings the HTC range up to the latest in modern standards and it also boasts the latest

LOGITECH COOLING PAD N200 Logitech are one of the pioneers in the peripheral scene, consistently coming up with nifty little devices that you can plug into your existing technology to enhance the user experience. Their latest invention has a simple task, which is something of a God-send – especially as we start moving into the warmer months. The device

version of the Android OS. The major changes in the phone’s guts come from its increased RAM – which provides faster operation speeds – and an improved battery life. These join the already impressive specifications of a 4.3” HD display, a dual-core 1.2GHz processor and 1GB of internal storage. While personal preference may see you desire the Windows Phone 7 range of HTCs, it’s hard not to be impressed by the look and build quality of the Evo 3D .

sits upon your lap, and is wide enough to support a laptop of any size. A USB cable then plugs into your notebook and provides the power for a fan that then blows quietly and comfortably onto your lap. This allows you to sit for hours working on your laptop without overheating your lap, or the console, by acting as a cool surface in-between. What will they think of next?

handling phone calls, but also producing some great sounding music. For such a small little thing, it really has some oomph in the audio department, a strength that is no doubt born from the NASA pedigree behind the scenes. And thanks

to the use of advanced A2DP stereo Bluetooth technology you can actually have a phone call while you’re riding into work, out with the kids or in training for the Tour de France. Quite amazing really.

XTREMEMAC INCHARGE BT There are a zillion gimmickladen devices out there that seek to bridge the gap between your digital music files and your stereo speaker system, but few are as simple and elegant as this nifty device from XtremeMac, specialists in peripherals from the world beginning with ‘i.’ This plugs into an audio system you have – from car

stereos to home theatres – via the headphone jack or AUX port. It then uses Bluetooth to connect to your iPhone, iPad or other such device and streams the content across. Effectively it turns your phone into a remote: select the tune you want, press play and it will begin to bellow out of your

speaker system. You then, of course, have the added luxury of being able to sit wherever you want. As long as you’re within Bluetooth range you can change the music with the press of a button. So subtle, so simplistic and so sweet.

WILLIAMSWARN PERSONAL BREWERY We’re not sure if this is technically a gadget, but it can certainly provide the lubricant required to be truly entertained by every other device you’ve read on these pages. This amazing contraption takes all the hassle out of brewing your own beer by putting the various and often laborious steps into the one process. It boils water to begin with, which sterilises it. You then add the ingredients, which ferment in a pressurised container that adds fizz at the same time. The clarifier can be added directly to this container, with a catchment device at the bottom collecting sediment for removal. Finally, it will chill the remaining golden fluid so it is ready to pour directly into your jug

and/or sheep horn. The whole process takes only seven days, considerably less than the traditional method, and the machine can hold around 50 beers

worth of lager. If that wasn’t awesome enough, it was made by a couple of Kiwis – you’ll never go thirsty eating “fush and chups” again!

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FOXLV2 HI-FI BLUETOOTH SPEAKER It used to be a joke: what is an Irish invention? A stereo on motorbike. But who’s laughing now? The geniuses over at Soundmatters – and we mean that literally: the company was founded by an ex-NASA engineer – have created this handy little speaker/microphone cable that is small enough to not only fit in your pocket, but also clip onto the gap between your handle bars on your bicycle. It connects to your phone via Bluetooth and is capable of not only

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40 Park St

Yeppoon

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Cnr Torrens & Hansons

Kilkenny

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Elizabeth

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Midland Highway

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Warragul

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Cnr Police Rd And

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Shopping Centre

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Cnr Norman & Gillies

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Wodonga

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57 Elgin Street

Wodonga

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38 Albany Highway

Albany

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Jull Street

Armadale

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227 Belmont Avenue

Belmont

WA 6014 08 9479 6092

125 Riseley Street

Booragoon

WA 6154 08 9316 1565

106 Frederick Street

Broome

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Spain Road

Downs

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Cnr Walkleys &

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5098 08 8263 1774

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Montague Rds

Marion

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297 Diagonal Road

Oaklands Park

5046 08 8358 5974

Mt Barker

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Cnr Druids & Cameron

Mt Barker

5251 08 8398 5127

Shopping Centre

Streets

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Shop 7, Lakes Village

Helen St

Mt Gambier

5290 08 8724 7780

15 Commercial Road

Port Augusta

5700 08 8642 4919

Renmark

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Renmark Plaza Shopping

Renmark

5341 08 8586 5232

Whyalla

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Nickleson Avenue

Whyalla

5608 08 8644 2579

Burnie

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28-32 Wilson St

Burnie

TAS 7320 03 6431 3905

Devonport

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48-52 Rooke Street

Devonport

TAS 7310 03 6423 3982

Glenorchy

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Main Road

Glenorchy

TAS 7010 03 6273 4814

Bunbury

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Sandrige Road

Bunbury

WA 6230 08 9721 6228

Busselton

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Cnr Prince & West Street

Busselton

WA 6280 08 9751 2745

1382 Albany Highway

Cannington

WA 6107 08 9458 9141

Success

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Central Shopping Centre

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Launceston

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2-30 Bligh St

Rosny Park

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Geelong

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Bendigo

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Mulgrave

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(Eastlands)

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Chirnside

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Maroondah Hwy

Chirnside

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Cranbourne

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High Street

Cranbourne

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Narre Warren

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Geralton

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Ellen Stirling Boulevard

Innaloo

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Joondalup

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Kalgoorlie

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Cnr Buslem & Attfield

Maddington

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Great Eastern Highway

Midland

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Read Street

Rockingham

WA 6168 08 9528 4155

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Kalgoorlie

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Maddington

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Shopping Centre Innaloo

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Carousel

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Broome

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Booragoon

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Bendigo

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173-199 Pioneer Road

Shop 5, Victoria Point

Bay City

Sale

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Nathan Plaza

Rosny Park

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Shopping Centre

Launceston

Rosebud

Docklands

Shop 55, Grand Central

Port Augusta

VIC 3931 03 5973 5084

37-39 Cunningham

Shopping Centre

Victoria Point

Mornington

Shopping Centre

Townsville

78 Barkly Street

Shop 25, Gippsland

Shopping Centre

Toowoomba

Shop C19, Mornington

Mccombe St

Warrnambool

Shopping Centre

Shop 13b, Centro Toombul

Avenue

Cnr Boneo Rd &

Traralgon

Shopping Village

Toombul

Cnr 15th Street & Deakin

Shop 18,

Southland

Fair Runaway Bay

Shop 12, Taigum Central

Shop T31, Centro Mildura

Port Phillip Plaza Sale

Rockhampton

Shopping Centre

Shop T 57, Woodgrove

Shopping Centre

Robina

Taigum

Shop T13, Lilydale

Shopping Centre

Redbank

Rockhampton

Phone

Marketplace

Noosa Civic Mall North Lakes

P/c

Shopping Centre

Nerang River Plaza Noosa

State

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City Warnbro Sound Avenue

Warnbro

36-38 Hartley Street

Alice Springs

WA 6169 08 9593 6830

Shopping Centre Alice Springs

Shop T28, Yeperenye

0870 08 8952 0208

Shopping centre

Shopping Centre

Shopping Centre Fountain Gate

Shop 1118, Westfield

Cinema

Shoppingtown Fountain Gate

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What is Captain Jack Sparrow searching for in Pirates of the Caribbean 4: On Stranger Tides?

2. For extra credit, which Aussie actor plays the might Thor? a) Chris Hemsworth b) Sam Worthington c) Ryan Kwanten 3. Which Hollywood actor composed a waltz for violinist Andre Rieu? a) Dustin Hoffman b) Billy Bob Thornton c) Sir Anthony Hopkins 4. Which actor plays Dr Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park trilogy? a) Sam Neill b) Jeff Goldblum c) Richard Attenborough 5. Rose Byrne plays Moira MacTaggert in which Marvel flick? a) Thor b) Ironman c) X-Men: First Class

In the Scream horror franchise, Courteney Cox plays which character?

6. Shannon Noll’s “Switch Me On” was penned by which famous punk rocker? a) Travis Barker b) Benji Madden c) Billie Joe Armstrong 7. In Star Wars: The Clone Wars, which planet is home to the Republic’s headquarters? a) Kamino b) Katuunko c) Papanodia

WORDS Shane Conroy

8. Which actor voices Simba in Disney classic, The Lion King? a) Jeremy Irons b) Matthew Broderick c) Nathan Lane

Darren Hayes was a member of which 1990s pop band? 042

9. For extra credit, name Simba’s two sidekicks? a) Timon and Scar b) Timon and Pumbaa c) Pumbaa and Kiara

10. Which old-school rock star makes a cameo appearance in Pirates of the Caribbean 4: On Stranger Tides? a) Mick Jagger b) Ozzy Osbourne c) Keith Richards 11. In his new album, Chris Isaak pays homage to the stars of which iconic record label? a) Sun Records b) Def Jam Records c) Motown Records 12. In the Scream horror franchise, Courteney Cox plays which character? a) High school teacher b) Tabloid news reporter c) Murder victim 13. Pop-opera singer Mark Vincent won which realty TV series? a) Australian Idol b) The X-Factor c) Australia’s Got Talent 14. Which Twilight star plays Reece Witherspoon’s love interest in Water for Elephants? a) Robert Pattinson b) Taylor Lautner c) Billy Burke 15. “Every Teardrop is a Waterfall” is a new single by which band? a) The Used b) Radiohead c) Coldplay 16. Darren Hayes was a member of which 1990s pop band? a) Human Nature b) Savage Garden c) N’Sync 17. What is the name of Howard’s girlfriend in The Big Bang Theory? a) Amy b) Bernadette c) Penny

18. Name the lead single from Vanessa Amorosi’s new album, V? a) “Hazardous” b) “Rise Above” c) “Gossip” 19. “Mr. Know It All” is a new single by which artist? a) Kelly Clarkson b) Pink c) Mel B 20. Master violinist Andre Rieu hails from which country? a) Germany b) Sweden c) The Netherlands 21. What is the name of the second Jurassic Park movie? a) The Lost World b) At World’s End c) Terror Island 22. Which actor plays a young Charles Xavier in X-Men: First Class? a) James McAvoy b) James Franco c) Tobey Maguire 23. Including A Million Suns, how many studio albums has Shannon Noll released? a) 3 b) 4 c) 5 24. In the sequel to Disney’s classic The Lion King, which actress voices Simba’s daughter, Kiara? a) Neve Campbell b) Brittany Murphy c) Alyssa Milano 25. What is Captain Jack Sparrow searching for in Pirates of the Caribbean 4: On Stranger Tides? a) Davy Jones’locker b) Blackbeard’s bounty c) The fountain of youth [ANSWERS] 1. B; 2. A; 3. C; 4. A; 5. C; 6. B; 7. A; 8. B; 9. B; 10. C; 11. A; 12. B; 13. C; 14. A; 15. C; 16. B; 17. B; 18. C; 19. A; 20. C; 21. A; 22. A; 23. B; 24. A; 25. C.

1. Marvel hero Thor is the God of which natural phenomenon? a) Lightning b) Thunder c) Earthquakes

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