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	Starburst #344, December 2006 (Reference #344) *100 pages* Torchwood Exclusive Interviews Behind the scenes with the Doctor Who spin-off series that has topped the ratings! • Burn Gorman The actor who plays Owen Harper on the show’s incredible technology • Neill Gorton The make-up supremo on creating weird new alien foes • Helen Raynor The series’ script editor chats about her writing contribution Battlestar Galactica Exclusive On-set Interview Actor Michael Hogan talks about Season Three, and what the future holds for his character, Colonel Tigh Eragon Exclusive Interview Visual effects maestro Stefen Fangmeier chats about his directorial début Superman II We look at the DVD of the restored Richard Donner’s original cut Star Trek On-set Exclusive Star Alan Ruck talks about the unconventional genesis of the 40th anniversary web adventure Of Gods and Men! Hogfather On-set Interview Sir David Jason discusses his role in Sky One’s Terry Pratchett adaptation Eureka Exclusive On-Set Interview Actor Neil Grayston discusses his role in the new Science Fiction series The Prestige Exclusive Interview Author Christopher Priest talks about the film version of his magical novel *Top 10* Our guide to the best Christmas movie blockbusters of all time! With Our regular detailed look at all the new Sci-Fi and Fantasy novels, film and TV releases both new and old on DVD, and we check out the best new collectables… A look at new cinema releases The Fountain, The Grudge 2, The Illusionist, The Prestige, Saw III The latest and up-to-date TV Reviews covering Battlestar Galactica, Heroes, Lost, Smallville, Supernatural, Torchwood Book Reviews Dead Witch Walking, Eastern Tide, Fragile Thing, Lisey’s Story, Polity Agent, TVSF books Comics Angel: Masks, The Authority #1, Pride of Baghdad #21 Multimedia, DVDs, Soundtracks & Collectables Trailer Park We take a lighthearted look at the trailer for Eragon Go to Web edition Price: £3.99


	Starburst #343, November 2006 (Reference #343) *100 pages* Torchwood Exclusive Interview Executive producer Julie Gardner chats on the making of the new Doctor Who spin-off series Star Trek 40th Anniversary – Of Gods and Men New pictures! We talk to producer Sky Conway about the making of the celebratory three-part Trek series for the web which reunites stars of the original show Stargate Exclusive On-Set Interview! Producer N John Smith discusses the future of the franchise Casino Royale Exclusive On-Set Interview! We go behind the scenes with stunt co-ordinator Gary Powell Harry Potter We take a look at the first photos of the boy wizard and his friends in The Order of the Phoenix! The Prestige Batman Begins director Chris Nolan chats about his latest film starring Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman and Michael Caine The Grudge 2 Exclusive Actress Amber Tamblyn on following in the footsteps of Sarah Michelle Gellar in this Horror sequel Saw 3 Exclusive We talk to the writer and director about the dreadful new crimes of the Jigsaw killer! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles The four heroes-in-a-half-shell are returning – we talk to producer Tom Gray, the man who made it happen! Heroes Creator and producer Tim Kring chats about the newest superhero show on the block *Top 10* Science Fiction would be nothing without scientists, so here we take a look at the Top 10 crazy inventors... and their inventions! With Our regular detailed look at all the new Sci-Fi and Fantasy novels, film and TV releases both new and old on DVD, and we check out the best new collectables… A look at new cinema releases Children of Men, Puritan, Snuff-Movie The latest and up-to-date TV Reviews covering Blade: The Series, The Dead Zone, Heroes, Lost, Smallville, Stargate Atlantis, Stargate SG-1, Supernatural Book Reviews Black Sun Rising , Endgame, Galactic North, Resplendent, Vicious Circle, Winterbirth Comics Hellblazer #224, Transformers Evolutions: Hearts of Steel #4, 52 #21 Multimedia, DVDs, Soundtracks & Collectables Trailer Park This issue we take a sideways look at the trailer for Saw 3, the latest episode in the great Horror series! Go to Web edition Price: £3.99


	Starburst #342, October 2006 (Reference #342) *116 pages* Star Trek 40th Anniversary • Kirk and Spock Reunited! Original series stars William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy continue to chat about their fond memories of the series and movies • Brent Spiner Exclusive Interview The actor best known recalls his tour of duty aboard the Enterprise D as Lt Cmdr Data • Flashback: The Wrath of Khan We delve into the archives to examine one of the most popular Star Trek movies, with interviews and contemporary reviews Battlestar Galactica (2000s) – Season 3 preview • Nicki Clyne Exclusive on set interview!The actress who plays Crewman Specialist Cally talks about her character’s development • Photo Special A fantastic 16-page photo feature with a host of spectacular new images Torchwood Exclusive Interview Writer and co-producer Chris Chibnall gives us a taste of what to expect with the Doctor Who spin-off Afterlife Exclusive Interview Writer Stephen Volk and producer Murray Ferguson talk about the second season Evil Aliens! Exclusive Interview Director Jake West talks about his new films – a gory homage to ’80s splatter movies and a Pumpkinhead sequel Pulse Actress Kristen Bell talks about her role battling supernatural creatures in the new US adaptation of a Japanese Horror! *Top 10* Movies coming our way in 2007, including Transformers and a certain wallcrawler.. With Our regular detailed look at all the new Sci-Fi and Fantasy novels, film and TV releases both new and old on DVD, and we check out the best new collectables… A look at new cinema releases Adrift, Click, Pulse, Snakes on a Plane, The Wicker Man The latest and up-to-date TV Reviews covering The 4400, Blade: The Series, The Dead Zone, Stargate Atlantis, Stargate SG-1 Book Reviews Armageddon’s Children, The Fledging of Az Gabrielson, Icarus, London Under Midnight, Clark,Shield of Thunder, Wintersmith Comics Fell #6, Justice League of America #1, Supergirl Multimedia, DVDs, Soundtracks & Collectables Trailer Park We take a light-hearted look at the trailer for The Return, starring Sarah Michelle Gellar Go to Web edition Price: £3.99


	Starburst #341, September 2006 (Reference #341) *100 pages* Star Trek As the eleventh big-screen Trek voyage is announced with Lost creator JJ Abrams at the helm, we take a bold look to the past and the future of the Starship Enterprise Battlestar Galactica (2000s) On-set interview Leading man Edward James Olmos on the show’s upcoming third season Children of Men Set Report! Clive Owen and producer Eric Newman talk about their Apocalyptic new movie The Wicker Man (2006) We play with fire as director Neil Labute talks about his vision for the remake of the classic 1970s Horror flick, Heroes Actor Greg Grunberg talks about his new role as an LA cop with super-powers in NBC’s new superhero series Lost Producer Damon Lindelof reveals the theme to Season Three Star Wars We talk to producer Rick McCallum about the success of George Lucas’ incredible franchise and its upcoming TV incarnation *Top 10* Our Top 10 genre quotes. Nothing stirs the memory like a great quote. ‘Klaatu Barada Nikto!’ Well, quite… With Our regular detailed look at all the new Sci-Fi and Fantasy novels, film and TV releases both new and old on DVD, and we check out the best new collectables… A look at new cinema releases Lady in the Water, Monster House, My Super-Ex Girlfriend, A Scanner Darkly, Tideland, Wilderness The latest and up-to-date TV Reviews covering The 4400, Blade: The Series, The Dead Zone, Stargate Atlantis, Stargate SG-1 Book Reviews Bareback, Emperor, Jack of Ravens, Rainbow Bridge, Temeraire: Throne of Jade, The Toyminator Comics Justice League of America #0, Witchblade #100, A Man Called Kev #1 Multimedia, DVDs, Soundtracks & Collectables Trailer Park We take a light-hearted look at a current movie trailer – this issue, Night at the Museum, the Fantasy Comedy starring Ben Stiller Go to Web edition Price: £3.99


	Starburst #340, August 2006 (Reference #340) *100 fantastic thrill-packed pages* Blade We speak to actress Jessica Gower, who plays the villainous Chase The Covenant Exclusive Set Report! We go behind the scenes on the filming of Renny Harlin’s new movie Children of Men Exclusive Set Report! We ask producers Iain Smith and Hilary Shor how the movie, starring Clive Owen and Julianne Moore, came about Stargate Atlantis Exclusive Set Report! Actress Tori Higginson takes time out to reveal what’s in store for Season Three A Scanner Darkly Director Richard Linklater talks about the making of the new film adaptation of Philip K Dick’s novel, starring Keanu Reeves Doctor Who (2000s) We meet new companion Martha Jones, played by Freema Agyeman The 4400 Actress Samantha Ferris tells us all about her role as Nina Jarvis, the head of NTAC *Top 10* The 10 monsters of Doctor Who Season Two With Our regular detailed look at all the new Sci-Fi and Fantasy novels, film and TV releases both new and old on DVD, and we check out the best new collectables… A look at new cinema releases Cars, Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man’s Chest, Renaissance, Superman Returns The latest and up-to-date TV Reviews covering The 4400, Blade, Doctor Who, The Dead Zone, Stargate Atlantis, Stargate SG-1 Book Reviews Counterfeit Worlds: Philip K Dick on Film, End of the World Blues, Forest Mage, Scar Night, The Oracle’s Queen, Vanguard, Harbinger, Vanguard Comics Brave New World, The Flash: Fastest Man Alive #1, Nextwave: Agents of HATE Multimedia, DVDs, Soundtracks & Collectables Trailer Park We take a sideways look at a trailer for an upcoming blockbuster. This month we look at Spider-Man 3 and its host of new villains Go to Web edition Price: £3.99


	Starburst #339, Summer 2006 (Reference #339) *100 fantastic thrill-packed pages* Stargate SG-1 Exclusive! Actor Michael Shanks talks about the surprising longevity of his character Dr Daniel Jackson Stargate Atlantis Exclusive on-set Interview! Joe Flanigan, who plays Lt Col John Sheppard, discusses the upcoming episodes in the third season Battlestar Galactica (2000s) Exclusive! James Callis, aka treacherous Dr Gaius Baltar in the award-winning series, talks about his developing role in the third season Doctor Who (2000s) • Former EastEnders star Tracy Ann Oberman gives us the lowdown on her role as the Head of Torchwood • Costume designer Louise Page talks about her fashion choices for historical and contemporary characters Superman Returns Set Report! Production designer Guy Dyas discusses the creation of the Metropolis cityscape, the plains of Smallville and the largest train set in the world Barnyard We meet director Steve Oedekerk, creator of Jimmy Neutron for a look at his latest CGI-animated film *Top 10* Shudder in fear at our Top Ten Tentacles! With Our regular detailed look at all the new Sci-Fi and Fantasy novels, film and TV releases both new and old on DVD, and we check out the best new collectables… A look at new cinema releases The Omen (6-6-6), Reeker, See No Evil, Severance The latest and up-to-date TV Reviews covering Doctor Who, Invasion, Lost, Smallville, Supernatural Book Reviews Star Wars: Betrayal, Exiles, Last Full Measure, The Good People, Into the Unknown, Inside the TARDIS, The Lies of Locke Lamora, Working for the Devil Multimedia, DVDs, Soundtracks, Comics & Collectables Trailer Park We take a sideways look at a trailer for an upcoming genre film. This month, will Horror prequel The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning recreate the terror of the original? Go to Web edition Price: £3.99


	Starburst #338, July 2006 (Reference #338) *100 thrill-packed pages with the latest in Sci-Fi entertainment!* Doctor Who We look ahead to the final stories of Season Two with our next batch of exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews! • Head honcho Russell T Davies reveals what’s still to come • Writer of Episode 11 Matthew Graham chats candidly about his ‘very different’ story Superman Returns Set Report • Director Bryan Singer discusses his vision for bringing back the superhero and the challenges of the shoot! • Meet Parker Posey who plays Lex Luthor’s newest moll, Kitty Kowalski… • Photo Exclusive! Stars Brandon Routh (Superman) and Kate Bosworth (Lois Lane) promote their new film! The Omen (6-6-6) We take a look at the recreation of a chilling masterpiece • Director John Moore on the challenges of remaking a classic, and why the story is still relevant • Senator Robert Thorn, aka Liev Schreiber reveals what it’s like to play the step-father of Satan! The Making of Titan Quest We take a look at the making of a new monster-infested role-playing computer game with lead designer Brian Sullivan Saturn Awards Join us as we celebrate the winners at this year’s event *Top 10* We count down the 10 10 weirdest kids With Our regular detailed look at all the new Sci-Fi and Fantasy novels, film and TV releases both new and old on DVD, and we check out the best new collectables… A look at new cinema releases Mission: Impossible 3, Silent Hill, Stay Alive, The Thief Lord, X-Men 3 and what's to come from this year's summer blockbusters The latest and up-to-date TV Reviews covering Doctor Who, Invasion, Lost, Smallville, Supernatural Book Reviews Across the Face of the World, Dark Rain, Keeping it Real, The Thousandfold Thought, The Waking, The Younger Gods Multimedia, DVDs, Soundtracks, Comics & Collectables Trailer Park We take a satirical sideways look at a current trailer. This issue – we peek inside the animated Monster House Go to Web edition Price: £3.99


	Starburst #337, June 2006 (Reference #337) *100 pages... featuring* Superman Returns Set Report We begin our access-all-areas set report with writers Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris Doctor Who Behind the Scenes! We take a look at Episodes Four to Six • Writer Steven Moffat tells us about the challenge of living up to his own reputation with his new story The Girl in the Fireplace • Writer Tom MacRae talks about bringing back the Cybermen • Monster-maker Neill Gorton takes us through the process of updating the Cybermen X-Men 3 We talk to some of the stars • Actor Hugh Jackman on getting his claws stuck into returning to the role of Wolverine • Actress Halle Berry tells how she is still in control of the elements as Storm • Actress Rebecca Romijn, behind the blue skin of shape-shifter Mystique Stargate Atlantis Art director Peter Bodnarus talks about his varied work on the show Charmed Actor Jason Lewis chats about his time on the magical show as Dex Lawson *Top 10* We count down the 10 greatest genre sequels… With Our regular detailed look at all the new Sci-Fi and Fantasy novels, film and TV releases both new and old on DVD, and we check out the best new collectables… A look at new cinema releases Scary Movie 4, Slither and When a Stranger Calls The latest and up-to-date TV Reviews covering Doctor Who, Invasion, Lost, Smallville, Supernatural Book Reviews The Blade Itself, Deadbeat/More Than This, Doctor Who, The Gold Falcon, Deep Space Nine, Zootsuit Blackby Multimedia, DVDs, Soundtracks, Comics & Collectables Trailer Park We take a satirical sideways look at a current trailer. This issue – we put our finger on the Pulse to give you the diagnosis of this new movie Go to Web edition Price: £3.99


	Starburst #336, May 2006 (Reference #336) *100 pages... featuring* Doctor Who As the BBC’s revived Sci-Fi series enters its second season, we go behind the scenes to meet some of the creative forces involved… • Neill Gorton The show’s make-up artist reveals the make-up secrets of the new season • Pauline Collins The much-loved actress chats about her role as werewolf-battling Queen Victoria • Toby Whithouse The writer discusses his upcoming story, which reunites the Doctor with his companion Sarah Jane Smith and robot dog K9 Stargate Atlantis Handsome star Jason Momoa takes time out to talk candidly about his part of freedom fighter Ronon Dex Superman Returns Set Visit! Direct from the set in Australia, stage and screen star Kevin Spacey reveals what it’s like to play legendary villain Lex Luthor Primæval Producer Cameron McAllister talks about the new ITV Sci-Fi show, featuring a dinosaur-battling scientist The Hills Have Eyes (remake)We chat to Lost actress Emilie De Ravin about her new role Desperation We catch up with actor Tom Skerritt star of Alien and The Dead Zone to discuss his new role in Stephen King’s upcoming mini-series Stay Alive We meet writer Matthew Peterman and director William Brent Bell to discuss the making of the new teen Horror movie *Top 10* How some favourite old ideas have had a make-over in our Top 10 Greatest Sci-Fi Remakes With Our regular detailed look at all the new Sci-Fi and Fantasy novels, film and TV releases both new and old on DVD, and we check out the best new collectables… A look at new cinema releases Alien Autopsy, An American Haunting The latest and up-to-date TV Reviews covering Battlestar Galactica, Invasion, Lost, Smallville, Stargate, Stargate Atlantis, Supernatural Book Reviews Camelot’s Sword, Darkland, The Devil You Know, Gradisil, Rosetta/Evolution, The Stormcaller Multimedia, DVDs, Soundtracks, Comics & Collectables Trailer Park We take a satirical sideways look at a current trailer. This issue – with a new director at the helm, will X-Men 3 live up to its predecessors? Go to Web edition Price: £3.99


	Starburst #335, April 2006 (Reference #335) *100 pages... featuring* Spider-Man 3 Spider-Man creator Stan Lee talks about the genesis of a hero and his new TV show to find a would-be Superhero V for Vendetta We talk to the stars of the new film adaptation of Alan Moore’s apocalyptic graphic novel • Hugo Weaving The actor explains why the role of mysterious, masked vigilante V was such a challenge! • Natalie Portman The Star Wars actress had a radical new look • Stephen Fry The British actor and writer reveals what drew him to the story Invasion We talk to Actor Eddie Cibrian, who plays Russell Varon in the spooky Sci Fi drama Plus Battlestar Galactica We meet the show's Director of Photography Stephen McNutt Steamboy Katsuhiro Otomo (director of the acclaimed anime Akira) talks about his animated adventure set in Victorian London Night Watch We take a look at the first part of the Russian Horror-Fantasy trilogy in which the forces of Light and Darkness battle in present-day Moscow *Top 10* We count down the 10 most iconic serial killer movies. Not for the faint of heart! With Our regular detailed look at all the new Sci-Fi and Fantasy novels, film and TV releases both new and old on DVD, and we check out the best new collectables… A look at new cinema releases Evil Aliens, Final Destination 3, The Hills Have Eyes, Hostel and Stay The latest and up-to-date TV Reviews covering Battlestar Galactica, Invasion, Lost, Smallville, Stargate, Stargate Atlantis, Supernatural book Reviews Cell, The Cloud, Crown of Stars, Missing in Action, Smoke and Shadows, Titan Trailer Park We take an amused look at a trailer: Will Christophe Gans’s computer game-turned-Horror film Silent Hill be anything to shout about? Go to Web edition Price: £3.99


	Starburst #334, March 2006 (Reference #334) *In 100 pages* Superman Returns A special preview plus new pictures of the eagerly-awaited Summer movie. Plus a flashback to some classic Super-moments from the past! Doctor Who (2000s) A Cybermen photo special for the new series PLUS Exclusive! interview with Elizabeth Sladen who plays returning companion Sarah Jane Smith next season Battlestar Galactica (2000s) Executive producer David Eick talks about the challenges of Season Two Spider-Man 3 Exclusive! Independent movie fave Thomas Haden Church tells us all about his role as the Sandman in the new movie Surface Creator and writer Jonas Pate rise from the watery depths to talk about the scary things in store for this Sci-Fi show Children of Men A preview of the intelligent new Sci-Fi movie starring Clive Owen, Michael Caine and Juliette Lewis When a Stranger Calls The director and star talk about this chilling remake of a classic shocker! Smallville Star Tom Wellings tells us why things are about to change with the 100th episode… Top 10 Frightening Visions of the Future Be afraid… With Our usual detailed look at all the new Sci-Fi and Fantasy novels, film and TV releases both new and old on DVD, and we check out the best new collectables… A look at new cinema releases BloodRayne, Cry Wolf, Underworld: Evolution, V for Vendetta and Wild Country The latest and up-to-date TV Reviews covering Battlestar Galactica, Invasion, Lost, Smallville, Supernatural, Threshold and book Reviews The Blade Runner Experience, Distant Shores, Orion’s Hounds, Priestess of the White, Star Wars: Outbound Flight, The Voyage of the Sable Keech, You Don’t Have to Be Evil to Work Here, But It Helps Trailer Park We take an amused look at the trailer for Pirates of the Carribbean II And more… Go to Web edition Price: £3.99


	Starburst #333, February 2006 (Reference #333) *In 100 pages* Stargate Actress Torri Higginson, aka Stargate Atlantis’ Dr Elizabeth Weir in, talks to us about the final days of Season Two PLUS Director Peter DeLuise takes us through the series' latest developments Doctor Who Head writer and executive producer Russell T Davies giving us an exclusive preview of what’s coming up in Season Two PLUS The Mill’s effects wizards guide us through a crash-landing TARDIS and the mayhem of an alien invasion, with exclusive behind-the-scenes pictures! AND Monster-making supremo Neill Gorton describes how his team brought the evil Sycorax to life King Kong We catch up with key cast members at the press launch, with fantastic pictures of the London and New York premières! Battlestar Galactica (2000s) Jamie Bamber (Captain Lee Apollo’ Adama) discusses character dynamics and the second season *Lost* Co-creator and executive producer Damon Lindelof recaps the first season and hints at what’s in store in Season Two Surface Lake Bell tells us what attracted her to the role of Laura Daughtery Æon Flux In the concluding part of our exclusive coverage, director Karyn Kusama and actor Marton Csokas talk about shooting in Berlin, and accidents on set *Top 10: TV Fantasy hunks* We count down the most popular male specimens of the day. Who has the best chance of carrying an episode on their looks alone? With Our usual detailed look at all the new Sci-Fi and Fantasy novels, film and TV releases both new and old on DVD, and we check out the best new collectables… A look at new cinema releases Æon Flux, The Dark and The Fog The latest and up-to-date TV Reviews covering Doctor Who, Invasion, Lost, Smallville, Supernatural, Threshold and book Reviews A Teaspoon and an Open Mind, BFI TV Classics, Bridge of Souls, Children of the Serpent Gate, King Kong is Back!, Temeraire Trailer Park We take a look at the trailer for Slither, and wonder if we’ll ever be so fond of creepy crawlies again! And more… Go to Web edition Price: £3.99


	Starburst #332, January 2006 (Reference #332) *In 100 pages…* WITH special REVERSIBLE cover! Doctor Who Actor Noel Clarke discusses life as Rose Tyler’s faithful boyfriend Mickey in the Christmas episode Plus… We take a look ahead to the hit’s second season The Chronicles of Narnia Director Andrew Adamson and actress Tilda Swinton discuss their epic journey through CS Lewis’s wonderland Æon Flux On-Set Report! In part two of our exclusive report, director Karyn Kusama and producer David Gale discuss the cult character and their philosophy for bringing her to the big screen *Top 10: Little Monsters* We unwrap the most ghastly things that come in small packages Saw II Actor Donnie Wahlberg talks about his lead role in the grisly sequel Battlestar Galactica (2000s) Veteran director Rod Hardy talks about his contributions to the series and to The X-Files Surface Into the deep end with star Jay R Ferguson for his take on this promising new show War of the Worlds Visual effects maestro Pablo Helman discusses dishing the destruction of alien invaders, working with Steven Spielberg and the psychology of cinema Horror With Our usual detailed look at all the new Sci-Fi and Fantasy novels, film and TV releases both new and old on DVD, and we check out the best new collectables… A look at new cinema releases King Kong, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and Zathura The latest and up-to-date TV Reviews covering Doctor Who Children in Need mini-episode, Invasion, Lost, New Captain Scarlet, Smallville, Supernatural, Threshold and book Reviews Dark Lord, Death in Winter, Pushing Ice, Quantico, The Red King, Sword of Angels, The Traitor’s Sword Trailer Park We take a look at the trailer for the rollercoaster-ride – literally! – that is Final Destination 3 And more… Go to Web edition Price: £3.99