Issue #A12 • ships from Dec 13 2006
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In 132 pages…

50 Things to Look Forward to in 2007
• As the New Year approaches, we take a sneaky look at what will be hitting our cinema screens, TVs, iPods, bookshelves and consoles in just a matter of months. From the hotly anticipated Spider-Man 3, to the upcoming Indiana Jones computer game, we've got news on the 2007 must-haves.
Plus the stars have their say too in our exclusive mini-interviews

Top 10s of 2006
• To celebrate a great year in entertainment, we present the best in film, music, TV, books and games. Plus we chat to Brit group The Feeling about their phenomenal music début

Shameless
On-set Exclusive!
• We discover what lies ahead for the Gallagher family, especially with the arrival of a new family that look like they might just be the neighbours from hell…

Sugababes Exclusive!
• We meet with the ever-changing yet ever-popular girl band to discover why the upheaval of two band members leaving has only meant that they're stronger than ever

Christian Slater Exclusive!
• The irrepressible actor on starring in the star-studded film Bobby, and how the film's focus on the assassination of Robert F Kennedy is just as relevant today in the issues it raises

This Life Exclusive!
• Our homage to one of the most popular British dramas of the '90s as we anticipate the upcoming one-off special that will reunite the cast after 10 years.
Plus...
We chat with star Amita Dhiri to ask what's changed over the last decade

Billie Piper
• The actress speaks about leaving the show that launched her career, Doctor Who, and her upcoming role in the period adaptation The Ruby in the Smoke.
And don't forget to take a look at our exciting picture preview!

PLUS...

Tittybangbang Exclusive!
• Comic actress Lucy Montgomery introduces us to some of her eccentric alter egos that can be seen on the all-female sketch show

Kathryn Harrison Exclusive!!
• The esteemed US author tells us why tackling taboos is what she does best in her writing

• We discuss John Irving's Until I Find You

• This issue, our regular columnist ponders the merits of such diverse music acts as Oasis and Jarvis Cocker

• So you think you know entertainment...
  More trivia matter to get you brain in gear

• Through the years... Doctor Who

• The making of a scene...
  We take a closer look at how one man's true story inspired a big-name film in The Pursuit of Happyness, and Will Smith reveals what it was really like co-starring alongside his eight-year-old son!

• TV
  Dexter
  Heroes
  Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
  PLUS: All the brand new dramas launching in the US…
  
  
• Movies
  Babel
  Bobby
  Flags of Our Fathers
  PLUS The hottest new Stateside releases reviewed
  A complete guide to the month's films
  
  
• DVDs
  Little Miss Sunshine
  Snakes on a Plane
  Superman Returns
  And more!
  
  
• Computer Games
  Canis Canem Edit
  F.E.A.R.
  The Sopranos: Road to Respect
  And more!
  
  
• Music
  To All New Arrivals Faithless
  The Sweet Escape Gwen Stefani
  Beautiful World Take That
  And more!
  
  
• Books
  Envy by Kathryn Harrison
  Exit A by Anthony Swofford
  Next by Michael Crichton
  And more!
  
  

• Our essential guide to the entertainment you should not miss over the coming weeks

• If you have any comments to make on the world of Entertainment then contact us at: theworks@visimag.com
  
  

Images taken from this issue are copyright or courtesy of: Channel 4

All other contents © Visual Imagination Ltd 2006. Not for reproduction

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