STACK #241 November 2024

CONTENTS

ISSUE 241 NOV 2024

MOVIES & TV 6 Intro/Take 5/Filmmaker's Signature/On the Radar/ In Development/Bob J's Film Buff's Bafflers 7 Merch of the Month/Charts & Socials 8 Cinema: Gladiator II / Wicked 10 House of the Dragon: Season Two - Interview with Matt Smith 12 Yellowstone: Season 5, Part 1 14 Trap : M. Night Shyamalan's latest thriller 15 Bob J: Looking back at The African Queen 16 Happy birthday Kitty: Hello Kitty turns 50 18 New from Imprint Films 20 New to 4K 22 Out this month 24 The latest anime and board games TECH 26 Tech tips and editor's pick 48-52 Smart lighting for indoors and outdoors 56-60 All you need to know about PC Intel chips 62-68 How to choose the best haircare tech 70 Get artwork on your wall with the Hisense Canvas TV 72 5 things we love about the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE 74 New tech at JB this month MUSIC 76 My first album/ STACK Exchange 78 Paul Kelly returns with a new album 82 The Cure and Adam Harvey 84 Willie Nelson and Sarah Blasko 86-87 New music coming to JB this month 90 Another four must-have albums for your record collection 92 Rock ‘n’ roll stories with Stuart Coupe GAMING FLIP MAG AND READ FROM BACK 3 Take 5/Chart/Q5 30-36 Smart home security solutions 38-46 How to automate your home

WELCOME

Following up a global phenomenon like Game of Thrones was always going to be a big ask, but fortunately spin-off series House of the Dragon took on the challenge with gusto and delivered a debut season that was every bit as complex and epic in scope. Drawing from author George R.R. Martin’s hefty book Fire and Blood , which chronicles the downfall of the warring House Targaryen some 200 years prior to the events of Thrones , House of the Dragon has enough material to fuel the series for many seasons to come – and, more importantly, it turns the rather stuffy source (written in the style of a historical document) into gripping viewing. The first season set up the events that will ultimately lead to the Targaryen civil war known as the ‘Dance of Dragons’, and season two raises the stakes even higher following the cliffhanger killing of Queen Rhaenyra’s son. Strategies are devised, armies are on the march, battle lines are drawn, and new dragon riders must be rallied. The second season also doubles down on the scheming, politicking, and wonderful dialogue that’s integral to both shows, and isn’t afraid to mercilessly dispatch key characters unexpectedly. Fans can also look forward to an epic dragon battle sequence that brings the fire and blood. The success of House of the Dragon is also a result of some quality casting, including Matt Smith as the morally bankrupt Prince Daemon Targaryen, and this issue

we catch up with the former Doctor Who to discuss his character. Let the Dance of Dragons begin… Paul Jones, Editor-in-Chief

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Social Media Manager Glenn Cochrane Production Manager Craig Patterson Correspondence STACK editor@stack.com.au

Founder Nic Short Editor-in-Chief Paul Jones Tech Editor Scott Hocking

Marketing Manager Fleur Parker Chief Contributors Gill Pringle, Bob Jones Contributors Jeff Jenkins, Simon Lukic, Billy Pinnell, Denise Hylands, Simon Winkler, Jake Cleland, Holly Pereira, Bec Summer, Dan Nicholson, Michael Irving, Jacqui Picone, Stuart Coupe, Trista McConville, Chris Mobbs, Michael Caverzan, James O’Connor

Games & Online Editor Amy Flower Movie & TV Editor Glenn Cochrane Creative Director Gary Siewert Movies Consultant Kerrie Taylor Games Consultant Sachi Fernando Music Consultant Mike Glynn

4 LEGO Horizon Adventures Q+A 6 Mario & Luigi: Brothership preview 8 Farming Simulator 25 Q+A 10 PS5 Pro preview 12 Razer Kraken V4 gaming headsets/ Wolverine V3 controllers 14 PowerA controllers 16-17 Out this month/Fast Forward/ Wham, bam, game exam!

RATINGS GUIDE

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Recommended for mature audiences

Not suitable for people under 15. Under 15s must be accommpanied by a parent or adult guardian

Restricted to 18 and over

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