2010
Issue 217
January
On cover:
January
Contents
p12 / epic!
2009 closes out after a disappointing year, but have we saved the best until last? Both James Cameron (Avatar) and Peter Jackson (The Lord of the Rings / The Lovely Bones) tell Impact what it takes to produce the goods.
p18 / 2009
John Bierly casts his eye back over the last twelve months and evaluates a year of action.
p22 / the land of hope and story
American shows are having a hard time in the ratings, but homegrown British action shows seem to be doing rather well.
p26 / holmes, sweet holmes?
Impact's Kerry Glover looks at this latest cinema outing for Sherlock Holmes and finds that the director is firing on both smokin' barrels.
p28 / ninja assassin
The men in black are more popular than ever. Mike Leeder reviews the long-anticipated Ninja Assassin.
p30 / isaac florentine's ninja
...and the eastern assassinations continue with our look at the acclaimed director's latest action outing!
p36 / it's the thought that counts
In the first of a two-part report, John Mosby takes a look at the Leeds International Film Festival's acclaimed comic-book weekend.
p40 / [japanime] satoshi kon interview
Andrez Bergen has an Impact exclusive this month. He talks to Satoshi Kon, legendary anime artist, about Millennium Actress, Perfect Blue and Paranoia Agent.
p46 / [anime attack] death note relight volume 1
This month we look at an abridged version of the acclaimed Death Note anime series - Death Note Relight Volume 1.
p50 / the hour and the fury
24 is back on screens this January and in the first of a two-part interview with Executive Producer David Fury, we look at how the new Bauer Power Hour season was pieced together.
p54 / AFM 09
Mike Leeder recently attended the industry's massive American Film Market event and reports back on some notable entries.
p58 / asian extreme
This issue, Calum Waddell gets scorched by Fireball, indulges in Beast Stalker-ing and is left Breathless!
p62 / tamer: by comparison
A few years ago he was just a very savvy entrepeneur but now Tamer Hassan is a rising action star. Impact finds out how he made all the right moves and Wrong Turns.
p66 / ultraman
Up, up and away to the east with this classic action hero. With a new film on the horizon, Impact examines the legacy of ULTRAMAN!
p70 / far from fragile
This month, Beau Smith wonders why superheroes and comic book action stars can't enjoy life a little more while they're saving the world.
p72 / multimedia
All the best DVDs, games and books that we at Impact Towers can recommend for your holiday and new year pleasure.
2009 closes out after a disappointing year, but have we saved the best until last? Both James Cameron (Avatar) and Peter Jackson (The Lord of the Rings / The Lovely Bones) tell Impact what it takes to produce the goods.
p18 / 2009
John Bierly casts his eye back over the last twelve months and evaluates a year of action.
p22 / the land of hope and story
American shows are having a hard time in the ratings, but homegrown British action shows seem to be doing rather well.
p26 / holmes, sweet holmes?
Impact's Kerry Glover looks at this latest cinema outing for Sherlock Holmes and finds that the director is firing on both smokin' barrels.
p28 / ninja assassin
The men in black are more popular than ever. Mike Leeder reviews the long-anticipated Ninja Assassin.
p30 / isaac florentine's ninja
...and the eastern assassinations continue with our look at the acclaimed director's latest action outing!
p36 / it's the thought that counts
In the first of a two-part report, John Mosby takes a look at the Leeds International Film Festival's acclaimed comic-book weekend.
p40 / [japanime] satoshi kon interview
Andrez Bergen has an Impact exclusive this month. He talks to Satoshi Kon, legendary anime artist, about Millennium Actress, Perfect Blue and Paranoia Agent.
p46 / [anime attack] death note relight volume 1
This month we look at an abridged version of the acclaimed Death Note anime series - Death Note Relight Volume 1.
p50 / the hour and the fury
24 is back on screens this January and in the first of a two-part interview with Executive Producer David Fury, we look at how the new Bauer Power Hour season was pieced together.
p54 / AFM 09
Mike Leeder recently attended the industry's massive American Film Market event and reports back on some notable entries.
p58 / asian extreme
This issue, Calum Waddell gets scorched by Fireball, indulges in Beast Stalker-ing and is left Breathless!
p62 / tamer: by comparison
A few years ago he was just a very savvy entrepeneur but now Tamer Hassan is a rising action star. Impact finds out how he made all the right moves and Wrong Turns.
p66 / ultraman
Up, up and away to the east with this classic action hero. With a new film on the horizon, Impact examines the legacy of ULTRAMAN!
p70 / far from fragile
This month, Beau Smith wonders why superheroes and comic book action stars can't enjoy life a little more while they're saving the world.
p72 / multimedia
All the best DVDs, games and books that we at Impact Towers can recommend for your holiday and new year pleasure.
p12 / epic!
2009 closes out after a disappointing year, but have we saved the best until last? Both James Cameron (Avatar) and Peter Jackson (The Lord of the... more
2009 closes out after a disappointing year, but have we saved the best until last? Both James Cameron (Avatar) and Peter Jackson (The Lord of the... more
On cover:
Issue 218
February
February
Contents
p12 / the treasure hunter
The Treasure Hunter recently beat off major competetion from The Stormwarriors and more in China and now it's ready to come to the UK. Our Eastern Editor Mike Leeder has this preview.
p16 / stormwarriors
Ricky Morris explores the upcoming Stormriders sequel and sees whether it lives up to expectations raised by the original outing.
p18 / the hour and the fury (part II)
Impact continues it look behind the scenes on the latest season of 24. Jack is back, but what went into a brand new day?
p22 / pandora: outside the box
James Cameron's Avatar continues to smash records across the world, easily passing the $1 billion mark and being the number one film for nearly an entire month. We continue our interviews with those who made it happen.
p28 / 2010
Last month we looked back at the year behind us, so this month we embrace the new and look ahead to what could be the landmark movies of the coming year? But which ones will triumph with the critics and the box-office.
p32 / LIFF 2009
Imported films and foreign cult movies may be reaching wider audiences, but as Karen Cooper discovers, there's nothing quite like attending a proper film festival to sample some future delights.
p36 / thought bubble (part II)
Impact concludes its coverage of LIFF's Thought Bubble weekend as editor John Mosby moderates a panel on comics and movies with the likes of Paul Cornell, Adi Granov and Andy Diggle.
p42 / [japanime] ryuhei kitamura interview
In the second part of Andrez Bergin's overview of the last decade, he talks exclusively to cult director Ryuhei Kitamura about his acclaimed films and what the future (and sequels!) might bring.
p48 / [anime attack] bayonetta
This issue we examine the latest anime inspired actioner from Japanese gaming legend Hideki Kamiya, Bayonetta.
p52 / true legend
This is the third major Eastern film that is set for release in the UK soon. Yuen Woo-ping's True Legend promises much and Ricky Morris finds out with Impact's first review.
p56 / asian extreme
Calum Waddell sits down with Palisades Tartan CEO Kevin Burns for a frank conversation about the trials and tribulations of foreign film distribution and the company that has risen from its predecessor's ashes.
p60 / who went there...?
It was the end, but the moment was prepared for... and widely publicised. Certainly Russell T Davies and David Tennant were determined to send their Doctor Who off in style. So how did the show - once a punch line and a relic - become such a spectacular success... and was Tennant's finale all that was promised?
p64 / world without end...?
Elsewhere on the UK TV schedules it wasn't quite goodwill to all men. In fact, life, love and humanity was constantly under threat. We look at the triffids, time-shifts and terrorism that audiences faced.
p66 / bodyguards and assassins
Ricky Morris previews Teddy Chen's ten year dream project Bodyguards & Assassins, that some critics have described as 16 Blocks with added Kung Fu!
p68 / [deja view] flashpoint
This month's overview of the shows you should be watching details the Canadian-based drama about officers who try not to be hostages to others sieges and fortunes - and has proved quite a success in the US.
p70 / far from fragile
Beau Smith has always loved comics, but this month he asks if knowing too much about the process and its rock-star creators has robbed the industry of some of its mystique.
p74 / ten reasons to love... lundgren
Mike Leeder delves into the archives of '80s action cinema to look at one of its biggest stars...Dolph Lundgren...and gives you ten reasons why you should love this man... if you don't already!
p76 / 2010 games preview
With so many massive game releases so far this year and with last month's release of the incredible Bayonetta, we look forward to the offers for the rest of 2010 in our games preview.
p78 / multimedia
Games, DVDs and Books. Get the lowdown on how to be entertained over the coming thirty days.
The Treasure Hunter recently beat off major competetion from The Stormwarriors and more in China and now it's ready to come to the UK. Our Eastern Editor Mike Leeder has this preview.
p16 / stormwarriors
Ricky Morris explores the upcoming Stormriders sequel and sees whether it lives up to expectations raised by the original outing.
p18 / the hour and the fury (part II)
Impact continues it look behind the scenes on the latest season of 24. Jack is back, but what went into a brand new day?
p22 / pandora: outside the box
James Cameron's Avatar continues to smash records across the world, easily passing the $1 billion mark and being the number one film for nearly an entire month. We continue our interviews with those who made it happen.
p28 / 2010
Last month we looked back at the year behind us, so this month we embrace the new and look ahead to what could be the landmark movies of the coming year? But which ones will triumph with the critics and the box-office.
p32 / LIFF 2009
Imported films and foreign cult movies may be reaching wider audiences, but as Karen Cooper discovers, there's nothing quite like attending a proper film festival to sample some future delights.
p36 / thought bubble (part II)
Impact concludes its coverage of LIFF's Thought Bubble weekend as editor John Mosby moderates a panel on comics and movies with the likes of Paul Cornell, Adi Granov and Andy Diggle.
p42 / [japanime] ryuhei kitamura interview
In the second part of Andrez Bergin's overview of the last decade, he talks exclusively to cult director Ryuhei Kitamura about his acclaimed films and what the future (and sequels!) might bring.
p48 / [anime attack] bayonetta
This issue we examine the latest anime inspired actioner from Japanese gaming legend Hideki Kamiya, Bayonetta.
p52 / true legend
This is the third major Eastern film that is set for release in the UK soon. Yuen Woo-ping's True Legend promises much and Ricky Morris finds out with Impact's first review.
p56 / asian extreme
Calum Waddell sits down with Palisades Tartan CEO Kevin Burns for a frank conversation about the trials and tribulations of foreign film distribution and the company that has risen from its predecessor's ashes.
p60 / who went there...?
It was the end, but the moment was prepared for... and widely publicised. Certainly Russell T Davies and David Tennant were determined to send their Doctor Who off in style. So how did the show - once a punch line and a relic - become such a spectacular success... and was Tennant's finale all that was promised?
p64 / world without end...?
Elsewhere on the UK TV schedules it wasn't quite goodwill to all men. In fact, life, love and humanity was constantly under threat. We look at the triffids, time-shifts and terrorism that audiences faced.
p66 / bodyguards and assassins
Ricky Morris previews Teddy Chen's ten year dream project Bodyguards & Assassins, that some critics have described as 16 Blocks with added Kung Fu!
p68 / [deja view] flashpoint
This month's overview of the shows you should be watching details the Canadian-based drama about officers who try not to be hostages to others sieges and fortunes - and has proved quite a success in the US.
p70 / far from fragile
Beau Smith has always loved comics, but this month he asks if knowing too much about the process and its rock-star creators has robbed the industry of some of its mystique.
p74 / ten reasons to love... lundgren
Mike Leeder delves into the archives of '80s action cinema to look at one of its biggest stars...Dolph Lundgren...and gives you ten reasons why you should love this man... if you don't already!
p76 / 2010 games preview
With so many massive game releases so far this year and with last month's release of the incredible Bayonetta, we look forward to the offers for the rest of 2010 in our games preview.
p78 / multimedia
Games, DVDs and Books. Get the lowdown on how to be entertained over the coming thirty days.
p12 / the treasure hunter
The Treasure Hunter recently beat off major competetion from The Stormwarriors and more in China and now it's ready to come to the UK.... more
The Treasure Hunter recently beat off major competetion from The Stormwarriors and more in China and now it's ready to come to the UK.... more
Issue 219
March
On cover:
March
Contents
p12 / geek chorus
It's the year's most controversial action film - the one everyone is going to be talking about. Impact goes behind the scenes on Kick Ass and talks exclusively with comics wunderkind Mark Millar...
p18 / the girl with the dragon tattoo
The book that took the thriller-genre by storm is now a movie. But will The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo get the attention it deserves?
p22 / [asian extreme] shinya tsukamoto interview and the shinjuku incident
This month Impact chats to Shinya Tsukamoto about his latest slice of carnage-packed craziness before catching a more serious side to Jackie Chan in The Shinjuku Incident...
p26 / oscar, oscar!
It's that time of the year again, so who are our favourites for the golden statuettes? Impact rounds up the action contenders...
p28 / kane and able
Swash buckling heroes aren't a modern invention. Impact looks at a cinematic adaptation that goes back to basics with the classic Solomon Kane.
p32 / david wald - the all rounder
With credits ranging from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2, and Pirates of the Caribbean, through Power Rangers and Lethal Weapon 4, David Wald is a true all-rounder in the world of action movies. We talk with a man who has done everything and is now about to step into directing.
p36 / in the zone
It has been described as 'Jason Bourne goes to Iraq', but as John Mosby discovers, Green Zone is a thriller as much concerned with the politics of war as it is with action set-pieces.
p40 / white wall
It's a war out there... a biological one. Mike Leeder looks behind the walls in question to see whether this bio-thriller has some infectious qualities...
p44 / bad blood
The spirit of classic Hong Kong Action Cinema lives on in director Dennis Law's latest project Bad Blood, chronicling the trials and tribulations of a Hong Kong crime family being torn apart by internal struggles that are settled with the fist, the foot or a chopper!
p48 / [japanime] drunken angel and masayuki yoshunaga
This month, our Tokyo-based scribe Andrez Bergen gears up for the centenary of the birth of the film-maker Akira Kurosawa by peering at one of his all-time classics, Drunken Angel, and talks exclusively to Masayuki Yoshunaga.
p52 / [anime attack] brussells anima festival
Neal Molyneaux chronicles the successful 'anima' festival in Brussels and looks at some of the titles you should be seeing soon.
p56 / never a doll moment
TV show Dollhouse finally wrapped up its two season run at the start of 2010. So why did the show ultimately fail to grab the ratings? Impact looks back at its highs and lows.
p58/terra - firmer
The plot of The Battle for Terra may read like a clone of Avatar, but as we discover, the all-ages action film turns out to be a a little gem of its own.
p60 / korea, korea
Gone from HK, but certainly not forgotten. Impact looks at the Hong Kong heroes who ultimately made their home in Korea.
p62 / [the deja view] being human
Our monthly round-up and overview of the shows you should have been watching. This month a modern delight: the really rather brilliant Being Human!
p64 / anybody out there?
Paul Simpson guides us through the streets of BBC's post-apocalyptic action drama Survivors and talks exclusively to Adrian Hodges about the challenges the series has faced since its 2008 debut.
p68 / [far from fragile] comics on iPads
This month Beau Smith looks at the launch of the mighty iPad and wonders if will impact the comics industry in the profound ways many are expecting...
p72 / up, up and awayyy
It's the big-screen westernised version of the classic manga hero. But will this mainstream revamp find favour with old and new audiences?
p74 / multimedia
Books, comics, DVD and games, oh my! Time for another multimedia round-up...
p82 / next month
More from behind the scenes on Kick Ass and a look at Perrier's Bounty - this year's In Bruges?
It's the year's most controversial action film - the one everyone is going to be talking about. Impact goes behind the scenes on Kick Ass and talks exclusively with comics wunderkind Mark Millar...
p18 / the girl with the dragon tattoo
The book that took the thriller-genre by storm is now a movie. But will The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo get the attention it deserves?
p22 / [asian extreme] shinya tsukamoto interview and the shinjuku incident
This month Impact chats to Shinya Tsukamoto about his latest slice of carnage-packed craziness before catching a more serious side to Jackie Chan in The Shinjuku Incident...
p26 / oscar, oscar!
It's that time of the year again, so who are our favourites for the golden statuettes? Impact rounds up the action contenders...
p28 / kane and able
Swash buckling heroes aren't a modern invention. Impact looks at a cinematic adaptation that goes back to basics with the classic Solomon Kane.
p32 / david wald - the all rounder
With credits ranging from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2, and Pirates of the Caribbean, through Power Rangers and Lethal Weapon 4, David Wald is a true all-rounder in the world of action movies. We talk with a man who has done everything and is now about to step into directing.
p36 / in the zone
It has been described as 'Jason Bourne goes to Iraq', but as John Mosby discovers, Green Zone is a thriller as much concerned with the politics of war as it is with action set-pieces.
p40 / white wall
It's a war out there... a biological one. Mike Leeder looks behind the walls in question to see whether this bio-thriller has some infectious qualities...
p44 / bad blood
The spirit of classic Hong Kong Action Cinema lives on in director Dennis Law's latest project Bad Blood, chronicling the trials and tribulations of a Hong Kong crime family being torn apart by internal struggles that are settled with the fist, the foot or a chopper!
p48 / [japanime] drunken angel and masayuki yoshunaga
This month, our Tokyo-based scribe Andrez Bergen gears up for the centenary of the birth of the film-maker Akira Kurosawa by peering at one of his all-time classics, Drunken Angel, and talks exclusively to Masayuki Yoshunaga.
p52 / [anime attack] brussells anima festival
Neal Molyneaux chronicles the successful 'anima' festival in Brussels and looks at some of the titles you should be seeing soon.
p56 / never a doll moment
TV show Dollhouse finally wrapped up its two season run at the start of 2010. So why did the show ultimately fail to grab the ratings? Impact looks back at its highs and lows.
p58/terra - firmer
The plot of The Battle for Terra may read like a clone of Avatar, but as we discover, the all-ages action film turns out to be a a little gem of its own.
p60 / korea, korea
Gone from HK, but certainly not forgotten. Impact looks at the Hong Kong heroes who ultimately made their home in Korea.
p62 / [the deja view] being human
Our monthly round-up and overview of the shows you should have been watching. This month a modern delight: the really rather brilliant Being Human!
p64 / anybody out there?
Paul Simpson guides us through the streets of BBC's post-apocalyptic action drama Survivors and talks exclusively to Adrian Hodges about the challenges the series has faced since its 2008 debut.
p68 / [far from fragile] comics on iPads
This month Beau Smith looks at the launch of the mighty iPad and wonders if will impact the comics industry in the profound ways many are expecting...
p72 / up, up and awayyy
It's the big-screen westernised version of the classic manga hero. But will this mainstream revamp find favour with old and new audiences?
p74 / multimedia
Books, comics, DVD and games, oh my! Time for another multimedia round-up...
p82 / next month
More from behind the scenes on Kick Ass and a look at Perrier's Bounty - this year's In Bruges?
p12 / geek chorus
It's the year's most controversial action film - the one everyone is going to be talking about. Impact goes behind the scenes on Kick Ass... more
It's the year's most controversial action film - the one everyone is going to be talking about. Impact goes behind the scenes on Kick Ass... more
On cover:
Issue 220
April
April
Contents
p12 / kickin' it, big time!
In the second part of our Kick Ass coverage, we visit the set of the year's most controversial movie to date and review the finished film. Does the movie adaptation deliver?
p20 / kickin' it, big time! competition
Impact is giving you the chance to win some exclusive Kick Ass memrobilia. So if you think you know everything there is to know about the film get your 'ass' to page 20 now...
p22 / bounty-full
Will this darkly humorous Irish thriller prove to be an In Bruges (or In Dublin) for 2010? Impact meets the cast and crew.
p26 / ip man 2
Ip, ip, hooray etc... Mike Leeder reports on the much-anticipated sequel starring Donnie Yen
p30 / asylum seeking...
Leonardo Dicaprio and Martin Scorsese team once again, but is Shutter Island an Hitchcockian-level thriller or all at sea. Dina Burgess sets sail...
p32 / true legend
Acclaimed martial arts choreographer Yuen Woo-ping makes a long overdue return to the director's chair with True Legend. The film that opened over Chinese New Year has a very impressive cast which includes Vincent Zhao, Zhou Xun, Michelle Yeoh, Andy On, Jay Chou and the late David Carradine and tells the story of a noble general and hero (Vincent Zhao) turns his back on violence to raise a family but when an old foe returns he has to make a choice...violence or no violence?
p36 / clash action heroes
It's time to face the gorgons and monsters once again. The A-List's go-to hard man Sam Worthington swaps Pandora the planet for a pandora's box in this full-on action remake of the classic '80s movie.
p40 / heavy duty
The Heavy boasts a hugely impressive cast, but is this UK gangland thriller the sum of its parts? Daniel K Gray reviews the April release.
p42 / [japanime] naoyoshi shiotani
Andrez Bergen returns with another Impact exclusive this month. Naoyoshi Shiotani helped bring to life the anime characters Mini Donkey (Tokyo Marble Chocolate) and Cotton (Oblivion Island) and Impact has an exlusive interview with him about his time working for Productrion I.G.
p48 / [anime attack] evangelion 1.0
This month Neal Molyneaux looks at Evangelion 1.0 and the first film of an intended 'quadrilogy' and the remaking of the classic anime series.
p52 / 14 blades
No sooner has Bodyguards & Assassins left the big screen, then Donnie Yen returns with 14 Blades, a stylish swordplay drama directed by Daniel Lee. Impact's Eastern editor Mike Leeder delivers the first UK review...
p56 / aliens vs predator
It's Daryl Crowther vs. acid-blooded xenomorphs and extra-terrestrial hunters as he takes a special look at the recent release of the classic monster-mash up game based on the acid-movie franchise.
p60 / hk film awards
It's been a busy award season in the last few months and Impact takes a look at the main winners. Firstly we look to the East...
p62 / give 'til it hurts
...and we continue with the actual Academy Awards from Hollywood, where The Hurt Locker reigned.
p64 / [asian extreme] chaw
This month we don't want to boar you, but we may just go a little wild with our coverage of Chaw. Calum Waddell takes a look at a thriller that might give Razorback a run for its money.
p68 / [far from fragile] beau smith loves lois lane
This month our intrepid man of comics goes public with his undying love for the world's best known reporter. Just don't tell Superman.
p72 / pic and micmacs
For those readers who like something a little different, it would be hard to beat this superior European offering that mixes bombs, bullets, contortionists and revenge with a quirky style all its own...
p74 / [the deja view] bones
Each month Impact looks at a tv series you should have watched or should be watching. This month we turn our attention to more anthropological action with Bones - just as the show celebrates a hundred episodes...
p76 / multimedia
This issue we once again bring a comprehensive review of the month's best books, DVDs and more.
p82 / next month
Spring has sprung and the grass is riz... so we continue our look at Clash of the Titans, look forward to The Losers being winners and keep you up to date with action from across the globe.
In the second part of our Kick Ass coverage, we visit the set of the year's most controversial movie to date and review the finished film. Does the movie adaptation deliver?
p20 / kickin' it, big time! competition
Impact is giving you the chance to win some exclusive Kick Ass memrobilia. So if you think you know everything there is to know about the film get your 'ass' to page 20 now...
p22 / bounty-full
Will this darkly humorous Irish thriller prove to be an In Bruges (or In Dublin) for 2010? Impact meets the cast and crew.
p26 / ip man 2
Ip, ip, hooray etc... Mike Leeder reports on the much-anticipated sequel starring Donnie Yen
p30 / asylum seeking...
Leonardo Dicaprio and Martin Scorsese team once again, but is Shutter Island an Hitchcockian-level thriller or all at sea. Dina Burgess sets sail...
p32 / true legend
Acclaimed martial arts choreographer Yuen Woo-ping makes a long overdue return to the director's chair with True Legend. The film that opened over Chinese New Year has a very impressive cast which includes Vincent Zhao, Zhou Xun, Michelle Yeoh, Andy On, Jay Chou and the late David Carradine and tells the story of a noble general and hero (Vincent Zhao) turns his back on violence to raise a family but when an old foe returns he has to make a choice...violence or no violence?
p36 / clash action heroes
It's time to face the gorgons and monsters once again. The A-List's go-to hard man Sam Worthington swaps Pandora the planet for a pandora's box in this full-on action remake of the classic '80s movie.
p40 / heavy duty
The Heavy boasts a hugely impressive cast, but is this UK gangland thriller the sum of its parts? Daniel K Gray reviews the April release.
p42 / [japanime] naoyoshi shiotani
Andrez Bergen returns with another Impact exclusive this month. Naoyoshi Shiotani helped bring to life the anime characters Mini Donkey (Tokyo Marble Chocolate) and Cotton (Oblivion Island) and Impact has an exlusive interview with him about his time working for Productrion I.G.
p48 / [anime attack] evangelion 1.0
This month Neal Molyneaux looks at Evangelion 1.0 and the first film of an intended 'quadrilogy' and the remaking of the classic anime series.
p52 / 14 blades
No sooner has Bodyguards & Assassins left the big screen, then Donnie Yen returns with 14 Blades, a stylish swordplay drama directed by Daniel Lee. Impact's Eastern editor Mike Leeder delivers the first UK review...
p56 / aliens vs predator
It's Daryl Crowther vs. acid-blooded xenomorphs and extra-terrestrial hunters as he takes a special look at the recent release of the classic monster-mash up game based on the acid-movie franchise.
p60 / hk film awards
It's been a busy award season in the last few months and Impact takes a look at the main winners. Firstly we look to the East...
p62 / give 'til it hurts
...and we continue with the actual Academy Awards from Hollywood, where The Hurt Locker reigned.
p64 / [asian extreme] chaw
This month we don't want to boar you, but we may just go a little wild with our coverage of Chaw. Calum Waddell takes a look at a thriller that might give Razorback a run for its money.
p68 / [far from fragile] beau smith loves lois lane
This month our intrepid man of comics goes public with his undying love for the world's best known reporter. Just don't tell Superman.
p72 / pic and micmacs
For those readers who like something a little different, it would be hard to beat this superior European offering that mixes bombs, bullets, contortionists and revenge with a quirky style all its own...
p74 / [the deja view] bones
Each month Impact looks at a tv series you should have watched or should be watching. This month we turn our attention to more anthropological action with Bones - just as the show celebrates a hundred episodes...
p76 / multimedia
This issue we once again bring a comprehensive review of the month's best books, DVDs and more.
p82 / next month
Spring has sprung and the grass is riz... so we continue our look at Clash of the Titans, look forward to The Losers being winners and keep you up to date with action from across the globe.
p12 / kickin' it, big time!
In the second part of our Kick Ass coverage, we visit the set of the year's most controversial movie to date and review... more
In the second part of our Kick Ass coverage, we visit the set of the year's most controversial movie to date and review... more
Issue 221
May
May
Contents
p12 / we can be heroes
As Iron Man 2 launches into cinemas, Impact looks at the slate of films still to come from Marvel.
p16 / criminal intense
No sooner has the controversy about Kick-Ass died down then Mark Millar unleashes a new salvo with Nemesis. Impact talks exclusively to acclaimed artist and regular Millar collaborator in crime Steve McNiven.
p22 / [asian extreme] lu chuan interview
This month we sit down with Lu Chuan, writer-director of City of Life and Death, a challenging new film about to blast into cinemas, to get the scoop on a historically vital piece of wartime documentation.
p26 / andy "action" cheng
Impact's Lisa Clemens debut editorial previews the life and times of Andy Cheng, beginning with his stunt work on such projects as Mr Nice Guy, Who Am I? the first two Rush Hours to now becoming one of the most highly respected fight and action directors in Hollywood.
p32 / spartacus!
Fresh from its success and controversy in the US, UK audiences will get the chance to see the bloody and explicit reworking of the Spartacus story. Kerry Glover provides some 'notes on a sandal'.
p36 / new gods, old tricks.
Did the reworking of the '80s action romp past muster, or were the clashes something less than titanic. John Mosby feels the cinematic gods were merely making mischief.
p38 / shaolin
Impact's Eastern Editor Mike Leeder takes a first look at Director Benny Chen's latest outing SHAOLIN. Chen has gathered an impressive cast which includes Andy Lau, Nicolas Tse, Wu Jing and a cameo from the one and only Jackie Chan, to tell the story of the famous Shaolin Temple.
p40 / little big soldier
Little Big Soldier marks Jackie Chan's return to the big screen with his 99th official release. Impact's Eastern Editor 'Little Big Mike' Leeder delivers the first UK review.
p44 / the hurt looker
John Hurt is one of cinema's respected veteran performers. His movies have included working with Aliens, Indiana Jones, Hellboys and more. As he receives a lifetime achievement award, Impact talks to Hurt about his diverse and memorable career to date.
p48 / [japanime] 9th tokyo anime festival
This month, our Tokyo-based scribe Andrez Bergen has a exclusive review of the 9th Tokyo Anime Festival in Japan, brings us the second part of his homage to the great Akira Kurosawa including other film directors favourite Kurosawa films of the last 100 years, and finally delivers a preview of Katsuo Fukuzama's film Japanese Americans.
p54 / [anime attack] sky crawlers
Neal Molyneaux examines the recent cinematic (and imminent DVD) release of Mamoru Oshii's big-screen acclaimed Sky Crawlers.
p58 / time and time again
It's time for BBC drama to start storming the airwaves again. April saw the return of two major UK shows to our screens. Impact celebrates the new Doctor Who and the final series of Ashes to Ashes.
p62 / splash to the future
There's just enough time in this issue to relax for a few moments in the Hot Tub Time Machine.and suddenly our clothes are fashionable again!
p64 / true legend'ary fighters
Mike Leeder brings us exclusive interviews with Conan Stevens and Sylvester 'Bear' Terkay who play two of the western fighters working for David Carradine in Yuen Woo-ping's latest HK actioner True Legend.
p66 / george clarke - yellow fever weaver
Maverick Irish film-maker George Clarke is soon set to release Yellow Fever across the UK.and we're NOT talking about some horrid disease. Mike Leeder catches up with George to discuss Yellow Fever Distribution's latest project The Knackery and sees what's lined up for the rest of 2010.
p70 / justified
Timothy Olyphant stars in this modern day western show with a quirky touch of class. Impact discovers why the new show has proved an immediate success.
p72 / [far from fragile] to be an icon
This month Beau Smith ponders the modern superhero and asks whether it's possible to be too iconic at the expense of the finer details. Hey, super-people are only human.
p74 / multimedia
All the news on DVDs, books, games and more that's fit to print. And then some!
p82 / next month
We examine the action industry from a whole range of perspectives. We're talking with John Rogers, Andy Diggle and Chick Allen.
As Iron Man 2 launches into cinemas, Impact looks at the slate of films still to come from Marvel.
p16 / criminal intense
No sooner has the controversy about Kick-Ass died down then Mark Millar unleashes a new salvo with Nemesis. Impact talks exclusively to acclaimed artist and regular Millar collaborator in crime Steve McNiven.
p22 / [asian extreme] lu chuan interview
This month we sit down with Lu Chuan, writer-director of City of Life and Death, a challenging new film about to blast into cinemas, to get the scoop on a historically vital piece of wartime documentation.
p26 / andy "action" cheng
Impact's Lisa Clemens debut editorial previews the life and times of Andy Cheng, beginning with his stunt work on such projects as Mr Nice Guy, Who Am I? the first two Rush Hours to now becoming one of the most highly respected fight and action directors in Hollywood.
p32 / spartacus!
Fresh from its success and controversy in the US, UK audiences will get the chance to see the bloody and explicit reworking of the Spartacus story. Kerry Glover provides some 'notes on a sandal'.
p36 / new gods, old tricks.
Did the reworking of the '80s action romp past muster, or were the clashes something less than titanic. John Mosby feels the cinematic gods were merely making mischief.
p38 / shaolin
Impact's Eastern Editor Mike Leeder takes a first look at Director Benny Chen's latest outing SHAOLIN. Chen has gathered an impressive cast which includes Andy Lau, Nicolas Tse, Wu Jing and a cameo from the one and only Jackie Chan, to tell the story of the famous Shaolin Temple.
p40 / little big soldier
Little Big Soldier marks Jackie Chan's return to the big screen with his 99th official release. Impact's Eastern Editor 'Little Big Mike' Leeder delivers the first UK review.
p44 / the hurt looker
John Hurt is one of cinema's respected veteran performers. His movies have included working with Aliens, Indiana Jones, Hellboys and more. As he receives a lifetime achievement award, Impact talks to Hurt about his diverse and memorable career to date.
p48 / [japanime] 9th tokyo anime festival
This month, our Tokyo-based scribe Andrez Bergen has a exclusive review of the 9th Tokyo Anime Festival in Japan, brings us the second part of his homage to the great Akira Kurosawa including other film directors favourite Kurosawa films of the last 100 years, and finally delivers a preview of Katsuo Fukuzama's film Japanese Americans.
p54 / [anime attack] sky crawlers
Neal Molyneaux examines the recent cinematic (and imminent DVD) release of Mamoru Oshii's big-screen acclaimed Sky Crawlers.
p58 / time and time again
It's time for BBC drama to start storming the airwaves again. April saw the return of two major UK shows to our screens. Impact celebrates the new Doctor Who and the final series of Ashes to Ashes.
p62 / splash to the future
There's just enough time in this issue to relax for a few moments in the Hot Tub Time Machine.and suddenly our clothes are fashionable again!
p64 / true legend'ary fighters
Mike Leeder brings us exclusive interviews with Conan Stevens and Sylvester 'Bear' Terkay who play two of the western fighters working for David Carradine in Yuen Woo-ping's latest HK actioner True Legend.
p66 / george clarke - yellow fever weaver
Maverick Irish film-maker George Clarke is soon set to release Yellow Fever across the UK.and we're NOT talking about some horrid disease. Mike Leeder catches up with George to discuss Yellow Fever Distribution's latest project The Knackery and sees what's lined up for the rest of 2010.
p70 / justified
Timothy Olyphant stars in this modern day western show with a quirky touch of class. Impact discovers why the new show has proved an immediate success.
p72 / [far from fragile] to be an icon
This month Beau Smith ponders the modern superhero and asks whether it's possible to be too iconic at the expense of the finer details. Hey, super-people are only human.
p74 / multimedia
All the news on DVDs, books, games and more that's fit to print. And then some!
p82 / next month
We examine the action industry from a whole range of perspectives. We're talking with John Rogers, Andy Diggle and Chick Allen.
p12 / we can be heroes
As Iron Man 2 launches into cinemas, Impact looks at the slate of films still to come from Marvel.
p16 / criminal intense
No... more
As Iron Man 2 launches into cinemas, Impact looks at the slate of films still to come from Marvel.
p16 / criminal intense
No... more
Issue 222
June
June
Contents
p12 / who dares wins...
As The Losers is about to hit UK cinemas, Impact's Editor John Mosby catches up with Andy Diggle to talk about the film and his next project where he is about to take on a landmark story for Marvel's Daredevil...
p18 / undisputed 3: redemption
Impact's Eastern Editor Mike Leeder delivers the first UK review of Isaac Florentine's Undisputed 3: Redemption, the third film in the saga starring UK martial artist Scott Adkins and also has exclusive interviews with Isaac Florentine, Scott Adkins and fight cheroegrapher Larnell Stovell...
p26 / stark and stripes
Daniel K Gray reviews the latest outing for billionaire, extraordinaire Tony Stark and sees whether the public has the l'amour for the armour...
p30 / pros, cons and punchlines
In the first of a two-part interview, writer, producer and director John Rogers talks to Impact about his career and how the action industry is undergoing a fundamental shift...
p36 / chick flicks and battlefields
Long time readers of Impact will know that international combatant Chick Allan and team are the diamonds in the rough when you need a gang of warriors for your battle scenes. Past projects include Gladiator and King Arthur and their last project, Ridley Scott's Robin Hood has just hit UK cinemas and John Mosby catches up with Chick to discuss tactics, temperatures and battering rams...
p40 / gods in spandex
Impact has often championed certain independent genre movies that may have not received the critical acclaim or respect that we feel that they deserve. This month, Eastern Editor Mike Leeder looks Gods in Spandex, a book about the thoughts and re-collections of actors and directors who made the '80s genre movies, we shouldn't like but for some reason do...
p42 / [japanime] the greatest anime ever
This month Impact is to commence a series of showcases of the finest anime movies ever made - the essential feature movies that are a must-see before you give up the ghost. To this end our Tokyo Correspondent, Andrez Bergen, has brought together a number of Japan's leading filmmakers, artists and musicians to adjudge: What is the Greatest Anime Ever?
p48 / [anime attack] the state of anime
Anime Attack takes a look at the current state of the anime industry and ponders, 'where has all the originality gone?'
p52 / andy "action" cheng
Impact's Lisa Clemens offers the concluding part of her in-depth overview of the career of former Hong Kong stuntman turned Hollywood based action choreographer and director Andy Cheng and looks at his work on projects like The Rundown, The New World, and his move into directing with End Game and Redline...
p56 / charlie valentine
"Charlie Valentine was a gangster, a gunfighter, a womanizer and a pretty fine chef...He was also the most dangerous, irresponsible scoundrel you ever met." One of Impact's favourite directors Jesse Johnson's latest project is the hard hitting gangster noir movie Charlie Valentine. Andrew Skeates brings Impact a first review of the film.
p58 / tooth and consequences
Dwayne Johnson may once have been the no-nonsense wrestler known as The Rock, but he's since proven himself in the Hollywood arena. Impact's John Mosby checks out his new film where he plays...the Tooth Fairy?
p60 / slash and burn
Twenty-six years after the original A Nightmare on Elm Street pulled horror films out of slasher drudgery, the remake just hit the big screen. Jill McDole dreams a little dream...
p62 / [asian extreme] blood
This month Calum Waddell needs Blood for the strength to face his Phobia...
p66 / the warrior
This month, Impact travels back to the glory days of VHS classics in the 1980s, when Barry Prima headlined a series of martial arts adventures often with supernatural elements, beginning with The Warrior. Impact's Eastern Editor and self proclaimed 'video kid of the 80's' Mike Leeder turns back the years...
p68 / [far from fragile] stuck in the middle
Beau Smith finds himself in the middle of a Civil War this month, having to play peacekeeper between Marvel and DC...
p70 / fire of conscience
Dante Lam is back! Fire of Conscience is the latest 'bullet ballet actioner' from the acclaimed director and Mike Leeder has this first review...
p72 / [multimedia] games, books and dvds
Impact has had a little help this month from young action fans Benjamin Ferguson, Callum Gater and Jake Almond with our monthly multimedia roundup. Along with their book reviews we have all the usual...
p82 / next month
Next month we have the second part of our Leverage and Undisputed coverage and a look back at 24 and Lost...
As The Losers is about to hit UK cinemas, Impact's Editor John Mosby catches up with Andy Diggle to talk about the film and his next project where he is about to take on a landmark story for Marvel's Daredevil...
p18 / undisputed 3: redemption
Impact's Eastern Editor Mike Leeder delivers the first UK review of Isaac Florentine's Undisputed 3: Redemption, the third film in the saga starring UK martial artist Scott Adkins and also has exclusive interviews with Isaac Florentine, Scott Adkins and fight cheroegrapher Larnell Stovell...
p26 / stark and stripes
Daniel K Gray reviews the latest outing for billionaire, extraordinaire Tony Stark and sees whether the public has the l'amour for the armour...
p30 / pros, cons and punchlines
In the first of a two-part interview, writer, producer and director John Rogers talks to Impact about his career and how the action industry is undergoing a fundamental shift...
p36 / chick flicks and battlefields
Long time readers of Impact will know that international combatant Chick Allan and team are the diamonds in the rough when you need a gang of warriors for your battle scenes. Past projects include Gladiator and King Arthur and their last project, Ridley Scott's Robin Hood has just hit UK cinemas and John Mosby catches up with Chick to discuss tactics, temperatures and battering rams...
p40 / gods in spandex
Impact has often championed certain independent genre movies that may have not received the critical acclaim or respect that we feel that they deserve. This month, Eastern Editor Mike Leeder looks Gods in Spandex, a book about the thoughts and re-collections of actors and directors who made the '80s genre movies, we shouldn't like but for some reason do...
p42 / [japanime] the greatest anime ever
This month Impact is to commence a series of showcases of the finest anime movies ever made - the essential feature movies that are a must-see before you give up the ghost. To this end our Tokyo Correspondent, Andrez Bergen, has brought together a number of Japan's leading filmmakers, artists and musicians to adjudge: What is the Greatest Anime Ever?
p48 / [anime attack] the state of anime
Anime Attack takes a look at the current state of the anime industry and ponders, 'where has all the originality gone?'
p52 / andy "action" cheng
Impact's Lisa Clemens offers the concluding part of her in-depth overview of the career of former Hong Kong stuntman turned Hollywood based action choreographer and director Andy Cheng and looks at his work on projects like The Rundown, The New World, and his move into directing with End Game and Redline...
p56 / charlie valentine
"Charlie Valentine was a gangster, a gunfighter, a womanizer and a pretty fine chef...He was also the most dangerous, irresponsible scoundrel you ever met." One of Impact's favourite directors Jesse Johnson's latest project is the hard hitting gangster noir movie Charlie Valentine. Andrew Skeates brings Impact a first review of the film.
p58 / tooth and consequences
Dwayne Johnson may once have been the no-nonsense wrestler known as The Rock, but he's since proven himself in the Hollywood arena. Impact's John Mosby checks out his new film where he plays...the Tooth Fairy?
p60 / slash and burn
Twenty-six years after the original A Nightmare on Elm Street pulled horror films out of slasher drudgery, the remake just hit the big screen. Jill McDole dreams a little dream...
p62 / [asian extreme] blood
This month Calum Waddell needs Blood for the strength to face his Phobia...
p66 / the warrior
This month, Impact travels back to the glory days of VHS classics in the 1980s, when Barry Prima headlined a series of martial arts adventures often with supernatural elements, beginning with The Warrior. Impact's Eastern Editor and self proclaimed 'video kid of the 80's' Mike Leeder turns back the years...
p68 / [far from fragile] stuck in the middle
Beau Smith finds himself in the middle of a Civil War this month, having to play peacekeeper between Marvel and DC...
p70 / fire of conscience
Dante Lam is back! Fire of Conscience is the latest 'bullet ballet actioner' from the acclaimed director and Mike Leeder has this first review...
p72 / [multimedia] games, books and dvds
Impact has had a little help this month from young action fans Benjamin Ferguson, Callum Gater and Jake Almond with our monthly multimedia roundup. Along with their book reviews we have all the usual...
p82 / next month
Next month we have the second part of our Leverage and Undisputed coverage and a look back at 24 and Lost...
p12 / who dares wins...
As The Losers is about to hit UK cinemas, Impact's Editor John Mosby catches up with Andy Diggle to talk about the film and his... more
As The Losers is about to hit UK cinemas, Impact's Editor John Mosby catches up with Andy Diggle to talk about the film and his... more
Issue 223
July
On cover:
July
Contents
p12 / a new view to a kill
Forget the more recent monster mash-ups... Robert Rodriguez takes us behind the scenes on the rebirth of the Predator franchise.
p16 / hong kong film awards
It's that time again - when we look at the ceremony celebrating the best of the last year's output from the East...
p18 / loken load
You know her best as the Terminatrix or Painkiller Jane, but Impact has an exclusive Cannes interview and photo-shoot with Kristanna Loken... how do you like them apples?
p22 / rider on the storm
Last month screen veteran Dennis Hopper passed away. Here, Impact editor John Mosby recalls accompanying the enigmatic actor on a drive through Ireland...
p28 / [asian extreme] the housemaid, dream home and ong bak 3
Once again we look into some of the cutting edge releases of the genre. This month we include an examination of what may have gone wrong with the latest Ong Bak sequel...
p32 / undisputed III: part II
In the second part of our interviews with the team behind Undisputed 3: Redemption, we discuss the stand out action sequences from the film, and what we can expect next...
p36 / ip man II
Mike Leeder gives readers the first UK review of the all-action sequel and latest outing for Donnie Yen and friends...
p40 / call him mr. twister
As Darren Shahlavi makes a triumphant return to Hong Kong action cinema (as the pugilistic antagonistic boxer known as 'Twister' in Ip Man 2) Impact's Ricky Morris asks him about the experience...
p44 / [japanime] the greatest anime ever part II
Impact unapologetically continues its showcase list of the greatest anime movies ever to grace the screen - and hopefully your DVD players as a direct result - cobbled together by our Tokyo Correspondent Andrez Bergen and a posse of Japan's best filmmakers, artists and musicians.
p50 / [anime attack] ponyo
This month our anime feature is all at sea... in a good way. Neal Molyneaux checks out the DVD and blu-ray release of Studio Ghibli's underwater 'masterpiece' Ponyo starring some of Hollywood's finest...
p52 / 12 questions...
The full blooded British martial arts movie 12 hits DVD with a cast made up of some of the UK's most highly skilled martial artists and screen artists and screen fighters. Impact catches up with its Director Chee Keong-cheung to ask 12 vital questions...
p56 / pros, cons and punchlines part II
In the second part of our interview with John Rogers, we look at the success of Leverage and look forward to a third season of action comedy...
p62 / [deja view] the middleman
In this month's spotlighted show, we look at more recently dearly departed and much loved cult hit: The Middleman.
p64 / goodbye, farewell and amen
Gone but not forgotten...several modern classic shows bowed out last month. We take a look at the final moments of 24, LOST and Ashes to Ashes.
p70 / [far from fragile] no chance in the real world
Superheroes provide a great glimpse of the fantastical. But Beau Smith wonders how we (and they) would react in the real world...
p74 / [multimedia] games, books and dvds
A round-up of the latest books, DVDs and games that should be on your shopping list...
p82 / next month
Summer is finally here and so are the blockbusters. The A-Team! The Karate Kid! Sylvester Stallone and Dolph Lundgren! Impact rounds up some re-imaginings, revamps and revolutionaries...
Forget the more recent monster mash-ups... Robert Rodriguez takes us behind the scenes on the rebirth of the Predator franchise.
p16 / hong kong film awards
It's that time again - when we look at the ceremony celebrating the best of the last year's output from the East...
p18 / loken load
You know her best as the Terminatrix or Painkiller Jane, but Impact has an exclusive Cannes interview and photo-shoot with Kristanna Loken... how do you like them apples?
p22 / rider on the storm
Last month screen veteran Dennis Hopper passed away. Here, Impact editor John Mosby recalls accompanying the enigmatic actor on a drive through Ireland...
p28 / [asian extreme] the housemaid, dream home and ong bak 3
Once again we look into some of the cutting edge releases of the genre. This month we include an examination of what may have gone wrong with the latest Ong Bak sequel...
p32 / undisputed III: part II
In the second part of our interviews with the team behind Undisputed 3: Redemption, we discuss the stand out action sequences from the film, and what we can expect next...
p36 / ip man II
Mike Leeder gives readers the first UK review of the all-action sequel and latest outing for Donnie Yen and friends...
p40 / call him mr. twister
As Darren Shahlavi makes a triumphant return to Hong Kong action cinema (as the pugilistic antagonistic boxer known as 'Twister' in Ip Man 2) Impact's Ricky Morris asks him about the experience...
p44 / [japanime] the greatest anime ever part II
Impact unapologetically continues its showcase list of the greatest anime movies ever to grace the screen - and hopefully your DVD players as a direct result - cobbled together by our Tokyo Correspondent Andrez Bergen and a posse of Japan's best filmmakers, artists and musicians.
p50 / [anime attack] ponyo
This month our anime feature is all at sea... in a good way. Neal Molyneaux checks out the DVD and blu-ray release of Studio Ghibli's underwater 'masterpiece' Ponyo starring some of Hollywood's finest...
p52 / 12 questions...
The full blooded British martial arts movie 12 hits DVD with a cast made up of some of the UK's most highly skilled martial artists and screen artists and screen fighters. Impact catches up with its Director Chee Keong-cheung to ask 12 vital questions...
p56 / pros, cons and punchlines part II
In the second part of our interview with John Rogers, we look at the success of Leverage and look forward to a third season of action comedy...
p62 / [deja view] the middleman
In this month's spotlighted show, we look at more recently dearly departed and much loved cult hit: The Middleman.
p64 / goodbye, farewell and amen
Gone but not forgotten...several modern classic shows bowed out last month. We take a look at the final moments of 24, LOST and Ashes to Ashes.
p70 / [far from fragile] no chance in the real world
Superheroes provide a great glimpse of the fantastical. But Beau Smith wonders how we (and they) would react in the real world...
p74 / [multimedia] games, books and dvds
A round-up of the latest books, DVDs and games that should be on your shopping list...
p82 / next month
Summer is finally here and so are the blockbusters. The A-Team! The Karate Kid! Sylvester Stallone and Dolph Lundgren! Impact rounds up some re-imaginings, revamps and revolutionaries...
p12 / a new view to a kill
Forget the more recent monster mash-ups... Robert Rodriguez takes us behind the scenes on the rebirth of the Predator franchise.
p16... more
Forget the more recent monster mash-ups... Robert Rodriguez takes us behind the scenes on the rebirth of the Predator franchise.
p16... more
On cover:
Issue 224
August
August
Contents
p12 / not fade away
Take the top ten Impact cover-stars, add explosions and stir. Yes, our cover story takes us behind the scenes on THE action movie everyone's been talking about. The Expendables hits cinemas...
p18 / kickin' it big time
Wax on, wax off... the remake of the classic The Karate Kid, starring Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith has arrived. But will it 'sweep the leg'?
p22 / once a gangster
Just when you thought you were out, they pull you back in again. Mike Leeder makes us an Eastern offer we cannot refuse...
p24 / heroine chic
There may be a hugely testosterone-vibe to this issue, but Impact equals the balance as Jill McDole examines the changing role of women in the horror and action genres...
p30 / yeoh: beyond borders
...and we continue the theme with an exclusive interview with the first lady of Eastern cinema, Michelle Yeoh covering her successes on and off the screen.
p36 / head games
Inception is the new film from Christopher Nolan, the acclaimed director who breathed new life into the Batman franchise. In a story of industrial espionage and lucid dreaming, just how much is all in the mind?
p40 / smells like team spirit
We love it when a plan comes together - but does the big-screen re-imagining of '80s TV hit The A-Team measure up? We examine the hi-jinks and 'bad attitude'. Plus a free pull-out poster...
p46 / [japanime] the greatest anime ever
Impact's Andrez Bergen and a cabal of colleagues continue to take a look at some of the best anime ever produced...
p52 / full metal alchemist
Neal Molyneaux examines Full Metal Alchemist, its enduring appeal and this latest continuation of the franchise.
p56 / knight and day
A light-hearted, full-on action romp featuring Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz. Forget any Oscar-nominations and simply grab the popcorn...
p60 / [asian extreme] takeshi kitano
Calum Waddell walks the Eastern 'beat' and talks with the legend that is... Takeshi Kitano.
p64 / the gallants
Derek Kwok and Clement Cheng have produced a full-blooded comedy that they say is clearly inspired by the greats. Mike Leeder examines the result.
p68 / ip man 2
In the final part of our coverage, Impact gives the first full UK review of the The Legend is Born and how the film compares to the first outing for the character...
p72 / [far from fragile] i am woman... hear me roar
Beau Smith charts comics' attitudes to women and their evolving role in the medium.
p74 / multimedia
A round-up of the latest books, DVDs and games that should be on your shopping list...
p82 / next month
Ooh, la la. Next month Impact reports from the Paris Comic Con, looks at the projects that came out of this year's Cannes Film Festival and talks exclusively to Jean Reno about his career and the forthcoming 22 Bullets...
p12 / not fade away
Take the top ten Impact cover-stars, add explosions and stir. Yes, our cover story takes us behind the scenes on THE action movie everyone's been talking about. The Expendables hits cinemas...
p18 / kickin' it big time
Wax on, wax off... the remake of the classic The Karate Kid, starring Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith has arrived. But will it 'sweep the leg'?
p22 / once a gangster
Just when you thought you were out, they pull you back in again. Mike Leeder makes us an Eastern offer we cannot refuse...
p24 / heroine chic
There may be a hugely testosterone-vibe to this issue, but Impact equals the balance as Jill McDole examines the changing role of women in the horror and action genres...
p30 / yeoh: beyond borders
...and we continue the theme with an exclusive interview with the first lady of Eastern cinema, Michelle Yeoh covering her successes on and off the screen.
p36 / head games
Inception is the new film from Christopher Nolan, the acclaimed director who breathed new life into the Batman franchise. In a story of industrial espionage and lucid dreaming, just how much is all in the mind?
p40 / smells like team spirit
We love it when a plan comes together - but does the big-screen re-imagining of '80s TV hit The A-Team measure up? We examine the hi-jinks and 'bad attitude'. Plus a free pull-out poster...
p46 / [japanime] the greatest anime ever
Impact's Andrez Bergen and a cabal of colleagues continue to take a look at some of the best anime ever produced...
p52 / full metal alchemist
Neal Molyneaux examines Full Metal Alchemist, its enduring appeal and this latest continuation of the franchise.
p56 / knight and day
A light-hearted, full-on action romp featuring Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz. Forget any Oscar-nominations and simply grab the popcorn...
p60 / [asian extreme] takeshi kitano
Calum Waddell walks the Eastern 'beat' and talks with the legend that is... Takeshi Kitano.
p64 / the gallants
Derek Kwok and Clement Cheng have produced a full-blooded comedy that they say is clearly inspired by the greats. Mike Leeder examines the result.
p68 / ip man 2
In the final part of our coverage, Impact gives the first full UK review of the The Legend is Born and how the film compares to the first outing for the character...
p72 / [far from fragile] i am woman... hear me roar
Beau Smith charts comics' attitudes to women and their evolving role in the medium.
p74 / multimedia
A round-up of the latest books, DVDs and games that should be on your shopping list...
p82 / next month
Ooh, la la. Next month Impact reports from the Paris Comic Con, looks at the projects that came out of this year's Cannes Film Festival and talks exclusively to Jean Reno about his career and the forthcoming 22 Bullets...
p12 / not fade away
Take the top ten Impact cover-stars, add explosions and stir. Yes, our cover story takes us behind the scenes on THE action movie... more
Take the top ten Impact cover-stars, add explosions and stir. Yes, our cover story takes us behind the scenes on THE action movie... more
Issue 225
September
September
Contents
p12 / to be a pilgrim
p18 / the froth element
Two words: Epic. Fail. The Last Airbender has seen some of the most savage reviews of the year and most of them were deserved. What went wrong with this adaptation of the Nickleodeon animated series?
p22 / la femme nikita
As America's CW gets ready to broadcast its own take on the Nikita franchise starring Maggie Q, we trace the concept back through its other incarnations...
p26 / reno: armed and dangerous
He's one of Europe's most interesting actors and no stranger to the action genre. Impact editor John Mosby and Calum Waddell talk exclusively to Jean Reno about his career and latest movie, 22 Bullets.
p30 / oui, the people
During this year's heatwave, Impact was invited to experience this year's Paris Comic Con and spotted some familiar faces inside the massive venue...
p34 / cannes I kick it?
Impact looks back at this year's Cannes film festival and sees how some of the main action contenders are measuring up...
p38 / [asian extreme] human centipede and meat grinder
Calum Waddell casts his eye over the more extreme edges of the Eastern, horror and action genres and includes a look over the highly controversial gorefests that are the Human Centipede and Meat Grinder...
p42 / macabre
An Indonesian take on Psycho meets Hostel? Mike Leeder girds his loins and braves the gory Macabre!
p46 / new york state of mind (and cinema)
It's that time of year again... the New York Asian Film Festival has proven to be a big deal in the Big Apple. As it opened its doors for another impressive line-up of movies, Abe Goldfarb was there to enjoy the whole experience...
p51 / kick-ass competition
Here's your chance to win one of three copies of the massive movie adaptation of Mark Millar and John Romita Jnr's controversial comic...
p52 / yu, da man
He's rapidly become one of the most sought-after artists in the business and one of the fastest! Impact spoke to Leinil Francis Yu on his recent trip to Paris and finds out about his plans for new Millar-penned comic Superior...
p56 / japanime
Andrez Bergen continues to chart the must-have, must-see contenders for the best in anime...
p62 / anime attack [rin: daughters of mnenosyne & bleach: diamond dust rebellion
This month, Impact looks at two anime releases - Rin: Daughters of Mnenosyne and Bleach: Diamond Dust Rebellion.
p66 / under african skies
As our own Mike Leeder headed to Africa on film-casting duties, he casts an eye over the continent's rich history of movies...
p70 / [far from fragile] be careful what you wish for
Our amigo Beau Smith presents his regular column and - this month - discusses the comic-convention experience...
p72 / [multimedia] books, dvds and games
A round-up of the latest books, DVDs and games that should be on your shopping list...
p82 / next month
We have more from the world of Scott Pilgrim, a look at the success of Sweden's Millennium trilogy and we make sure you aren't Tekken for granted...
p18 / the froth element
Two words: Epic. Fail. The Last Airbender has seen some of the most savage reviews of the year and most of them were deserved. What went wrong with this adaptation of the Nickleodeon animated series?
p22 / la femme nikita
As America's CW gets ready to broadcast its own take on the Nikita franchise starring Maggie Q, we trace the concept back through its other incarnations...
p26 / reno: armed and dangerous
He's one of Europe's most interesting actors and no stranger to the action genre. Impact editor John Mosby and Calum Waddell talk exclusively to Jean Reno about his career and latest movie, 22 Bullets.
p30 / oui, the people
During this year's heatwave, Impact was invited to experience this year's Paris Comic Con and spotted some familiar faces inside the massive venue...
p34 / cannes I kick it?
Impact looks back at this year's Cannes film festival and sees how some of the main action contenders are measuring up...
p38 / [asian extreme] human centipede and meat grinder
Calum Waddell casts his eye over the more extreme edges of the Eastern, horror and action genres and includes a look over the highly controversial gorefests that are the Human Centipede and Meat Grinder...
p42 / macabre
An Indonesian take on Psycho meets Hostel? Mike Leeder girds his loins and braves the gory Macabre!
p46 / new york state of mind (and cinema)
It's that time of year again... the New York Asian Film Festival has proven to be a big deal in the Big Apple. As it opened its doors for another impressive line-up of movies, Abe Goldfarb was there to enjoy the whole experience...
p51 / kick-ass competition
Here's your chance to win one of three copies of the massive movie adaptation of Mark Millar and John Romita Jnr's controversial comic...
p52 / yu, da man
He's rapidly become one of the most sought-after artists in the business and one of the fastest! Impact spoke to Leinil Francis Yu on his recent trip to Paris and finds out about his plans for new Millar-penned comic Superior...
p56 / japanime
Andrez Bergen continues to chart the must-have, must-see contenders for the best in anime...
p62 / anime attack [rin: daughters of mnenosyne & bleach: diamond dust rebellion
This month, Impact looks at two anime releases - Rin: Daughters of Mnenosyne and Bleach: Diamond Dust Rebellion.
p66 / under african skies
As our own Mike Leeder headed to Africa on film-casting duties, he casts an eye over the continent's rich history of movies...
p70 / [far from fragile] be careful what you wish for
Our amigo Beau Smith presents his regular column and - this month - discusses the comic-convention experience...
p72 / [multimedia] books, dvds and games
A round-up of the latest books, DVDs and games that should be on your shopping list...
p82 / next month
We have more from the world of Scott Pilgrim, a look at the success of Sweden's Millennium trilogy and we make sure you aren't Tekken for granted...
p12 / to be a pilgrim...
more
Issue 226
October
October
Contents
p12 / chewing the fat
John Mosby talks exclusively to our cover star Chow Yun Fat about his international career, the changing domestic markets and his latest film Confucius...
p18 / mex to the max
Danny Trejo finally moves centre-stage for the blood-soaked, high octane romp Machete. John Bierly provides a 'cutting' review...
p22 / choy li fut
Mike Leeder looks at a generational movie for the Hung family and casts an eye over an impressive cast and crew coming together for the much-anticipated Choy Li Fut...
p26 / something about the girl...
The Millennium novels and movies (starting with The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) have won huge acclaim. Impact looks at the trilogy of cinematic thrillers set to conclude this year.
p30 / dead reckoning
Another Resident Evil outing has just hit cinemas - in 3D, no less. Impact assesses the latest chapter in the game-to-screen franchise...
p32 / nikita
Re-imagined for yet another version of Besson's cult classic, Nikita is back to wreak revenge on her former masters. We look at the new Maggie Q vehicle and assess its chances...
p34 / [asian extreme] connected, the sword with no name & mother
Calum Waddell looks at an American remake in Hong Kong with Connected, a Korean history lesson in The Sword with no Name and a Mother that you may want to think twice about crossing...
p38 / chen zhen
Fist of Legend director Gordon Chan is producing the new film by Infernal Affairs director Andrew Lau, starring and action choreographed by Donnie Yen. Mike Leeder takes a first look at Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen
p42 / all the wright moves
Completing our coverage of Scott Pilgrim, director Edgar Wright tells us how he brought the comic-adaptation to the big screen...
p46 / [japanime] location, location
We let Andrez Bergen out of the office and into the final scorching days of summer to look at the real-life locations that have inspired a raft of eastern movies...
p52 / [anime attack] moribito & professor leyton
This month Neal Molyneaux looks at Moribito: Guardian of Wellber and the Professor Leyton adaptation...
p56 / lewis collins
For one generation he will always be Bodie, the hot-headed agent of The Professionals, but he also featured in many a big-screen action movie. Impact looks at an impressive career and what could have been...
p60 / tekken
It's taken a long time to get Tekken to the screen and it's still difficult to get all the reasons why. But Mike Leeder assesses the long-anticipated game adaptation...
p62 / enter the saxon
He's a veteran of the industry, a B-movie star gone mainstream and an iconic co-star in Enter the Dragon. Impact's Naomi Holwill talks exclusively to the actor.
p66 / [far from fragile] b-movie heroes
Our amigo Beau Smith pauses his regular look at all things 'comics' to sing the praises of the B-movie heroes that inspire him and his work...
p70 / [deja view] angel
John Mosby looks back at Angel, a show from the days when vampires were more than sparkly sex icons for the teenage masses.
p72 / multimedia
A round-up of the latest books, DVDs and games that should be on your shopping list...
p82 / next month
Just in time for Hallowe'en, we get spooky and turn out attention to the brilliantly 'orrible. We celebrate the upcoming Walking Dead mini-series, demand that you Let Me In and work out the best way to survive an action horror outing...
John Mosby talks exclusively to our cover star Chow Yun Fat about his international career, the changing domestic markets and his latest film Confucius...
p18 / mex to the max
Danny Trejo finally moves centre-stage for the blood-soaked, high octane romp Machete. John Bierly provides a 'cutting' review...
p22 / choy li fut
Mike Leeder looks at a generational movie for the Hung family and casts an eye over an impressive cast and crew coming together for the much-anticipated Choy Li Fut...
p26 / something about the girl...
The Millennium novels and movies (starting with The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) have won huge acclaim. Impact looks at the trilogy of cinematic thrillers set to conclude this year.
p30 / dead reckoning
Another Resident Evil outing has just hit cinemas - in 3D, no less. Impact assesses the latest chapter in the game-to-screen franchise...
p32 / nikita
Re-imagined for yet another version of Besson's cult classic, Nikita is back to wreak revenge on her former masters. We look at the new Maggie Q vehicle and assess its chances...
p34 / [asian extreme] connected, the sword with no name & mother
Calum Waddell looks at an American remake in Hong Kong with Connected, a Korean history lesson in The Sword with no Name and a Mother that you may want to think twice about crossing...
p38 / chen zhen
Fist of Legend director Gordon Chan is producing the new film by Infernal Affairs director Andrew Lau, starring and action choreographed by Donnie Yen. Mike Leeder takes a first look at Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen
p42 / all the wright moves
Completing our coverage of Scott Pilgrim, director Edgar Wright tells us how he brought the comic-adaptation to the big screen...
p46 / [japanime] location, location
We let Andrez Bergen out of the office and into the final scorching days of summer to look at the real-life locations that have inspired a raft of eastern movies...
p52 / [anime attack] moribito & professor leyton
This month Neal Molyneaux looks at Moribito: Guardian of Wellber and the Professor Leyton adaptation...
p56 / lewis collins
For one generation he will always be Bodie, the hot-headed agent of The Professionals, but he also featured in many a big-screen action movie. Impact looks at an impressive career and what could have been...
p60 / tekken
It's taken a long time to get Tekken to the screen and it's still difficult to get all the reasons why. But Mike Leeder assesses the long-anticipated game adaptation...
p62 / enter the saxon
He's a veteran of the industry, a B-movie star gone mainstream and an iconic co-star in Enter the Dragon. Impact's Naomi Holwill talks exclusively to the actor.
p66 / [far from fragile] b-movie heroes
Our amigo Beau Smith pauses his regular look at all things 'comics' to sing the praises of the B-movie heroes that inspire him and his work...
p70 / [deja view] angel
John Mosby looks back at Angel, a show from the days when vampires were more than sparkly sex icons for the teenage masses.
p72 / multimedia
A round-up of the latest books, DVDs and games that should be on your shopping list...
p82 / next month
Just in time for Hallowe'en, we get spooky and turn out attention to the brilliantly 'orrible. We celebrate the upcoming Walking Dead mini-series, demand that you Let Me In and work out the best way to survive an action horror outing...
p12 / chewing the fat
John Mosby talks exclusively to our cover star Chow Yun Fat about his international career, the changing domestic markets and his latest film Confucius...
... more
John Mosby talks exclusively to our cover star Chow Yun Fat about his international career, the changing domestic markets and his latest film Confucius...
... more
Issue 227
November
November
Contents
p12 / talk the walk
It looks set to be one of the biggest globally co-ordinated launches for an action TV show in recent memory. Impact unearths the evolution of The Walking Dead...
p18 / hong kong horror
Mike Leeder celebrates Hallowe'en by taking a look at some of the classic global and Eastern horror outings.
p22 / do or die
Oh no... we're all going to die... quickly, let's split up! Jill McDole takes a look at the essential survival guide for getting out of your horror action outing intact...
p26 / yellow fever independent film festival
There's no rest for the wicked. Mike Leeder heads to Stormont to encounter movies, gaming and those inevitable zombies...
p30 / the right stuff?
Let the Right One In rightly won acclaim for its atmospheric action. Now comes the inevitable US remake Let Me In. Does the remake live up or down to undead expectations?
p32 / chow fun fat
In the second part of Impact exclusive conversation with the Eastern icon, Chow Yun fat discusses his latest release Confucius... and more.
p36 / austin, texan
To many he's the successful and controversial wrestler, but in recent years he's been forging a successful career in the movies. John Mosby talks to Steve Austin and finds out why he'll Hunt to Kill...
p40 / whyte dragon
A lifelong fan of Bruce Lee, Daniel Whyte sets out 'Tracking the Dragon' in the first of a series of articles which chronicle his adventures as he seeks out various locations from the Little Dragon's life and films.
p42 / screen savers
It's the start of TV's latest action season. Impact begins its preview of some of the high-profile titles that are winging their way across the schedules...
p46 / the lost girl
We talk to action-choreographer Paul Rapovski about one of the new TV season's hot action shows, the supernatural The Lost Girl...
p50 / spirited away?
The new series of Spooks has arrived on UK screens... but with less of a fanfare than previous years. Does the top-ranked spy show still have what it takes?
p54 / japanime
This month our Tokyo Correspondent Andrez Bergen reports on the tragic loss of Satoshi Kon, one the most talented anime director/ screenwriters in Japan..
p60 / enslaved - monkey magic
Andy Serkis plays a big monkey (again) in Ninja theory's Eastern inspired cinematic gaming odyssey.
p64 / the american
Impact previews George Clooney's new film The American, a mixture of assassinations and arthouse...
p66 / [far from fragile] stan lee
Beau Smith's regular monthly column looks at the impact of Marvel's most famous head honcho, Stan Lee. Excelsior!
p70 / [the deja view] stephen j cannell
Impact was saddened to hear about the passing of one of TV's most prolific and influential creators. We look back at Stephen J Cannell's career.
p73 / multimedia
A round-up of the latest books, DVDs and games that should be on your shopping list...
p82 / next month
Bruce Willis and Helen Mirren with machine-guns! We look at the success of RED! Plus there's more from the new TV season...
It looks set to be one of the biggest globally co-ordinated launches for an action TV show in recent memory. Impact unearths the evolution of The Walking Dead...
p18 / hong kong horror
Mike Leeder celebrates Hallowe'en by taking a look at some of the classic global and Eastern horror outings.
p22 / do or die
Oh no... we're all going to die... quickly, let's split up! Jill McDole takes a look at the essential survival guide for getting out of your horror action outing intact...
p26 / yellow fever independent film festival
There's no rest for the wicked. Mike Leeder heads to Stormont to encounter movies, gaming and those inevitable zombies...
p30 / the right stuff?
Let the Right One In rightly won acclaim for its atmospheric action. Now comes the inevitable US remake Let Me In. Does the remake live up or down to undead expectations?
p32 / chow fun fat
In the second part of Impact exclusive conversation with the Eastern icon, Chow Yun fat discusses his latest release Confucius... and more.
p36 / austin, texan
To many he's the successful and controversial wrestler, but in recent years he's been forging a successful career in the movies. John Mosby talks to Steve Austin and finds out why he'll Hunt to Kill...
p40 / whyte dragon
A lifelong fan of Bruce Lee, Daniel Whyte sets out 'Tracking the Dragon' in the first of a series of articles which chronicle his adventures as he seeks out various locations from the Little Dragon's life and films.
p42 / screen savers
It's the start of TV's latest action season. Impact begins its preview of some of the high-profile titles that are winging their way across the schedules...
p46 / the lost girl
We talk to action-choreographer Paul Rapovski about one of the new TV season's hot action shows, the supernatural The Lost Girl...
p50 / spirited away?
The new series of Spooks has arrived on UK screens... but with less of a fanfare than previous years. Does the top-ranked spy show still have what it takes?
p54 / japanime
This month our Tokyo Correspondent Andrez Bergen reports on the tragic loss of Satoshi Kon, one the most talented anime director/ screenwriters in Japan..
p60 / enslaved - monkey magic
Andy Serkis plays a big monkey (again) in Ninja theory's Eastern inspired cinematic gaming odyssey.
p64 / the american
Impact previews George Clooney's new film The American, a mixture of assassinations and arthouse...
p66 / [far from fragile] stan lee
Beau Smith's regular monthly column looks at the impact of Marvel's most famous head honcho, Stan Lee. Excelsior!
p70 / [the deja view] stephen j cannell
Impact was saddened to hear about the passing of one of TV's most prolific and influential creators. We look back at Stephen J Cannell's career.
p73 / multimedia
A round-up of the latest books, DVDs and games that should be on your shopping list...
p82 / next month
Bruce Willis and Helen Mirren with machine-guns! We look at the success of RED! Plus there's more from the new TV season...
p12 / talk the walk
It looks set to be one of the biggest globally co-ordinated launches for an action TV show in recent memory. Impact unearths the evolution of... more
It looks set to be one of the biggest globally co-ordinated launches for an action TV show in recent memory. Impact unearths the evolution of... more
Issue 228
December
December
Contents
12 / fast track record
As Unstoppable races into cinema, we hear from its director - Tony Scott - and actors Denzel Washington and Chris Pine.
16 / what you talkin' about Willis?
He's a veteran of the action industry and in the recent release of RED, he wasn't scared to show his age. John Mosby meets Bruce Willis to find out how he and the industry have changed.
22 / group therapy
As we begin our look back at the year and its hits, misses and trends, Impact discovers that there's nothing like a little teamwork...
26 / japanime
Andrez Bergen casts his critical eye back over the last twelve months to discover what Japan has offered up to its domestic audience and the world.
32 / anime attack
Neal Molyneaux examines the anime oddity that is Eden of the East and the fast and furious Sengo - Ku Basara saga, while Martin Jennings takes a look at the game which spawned it...
36 / uwe-biquitous
Love him or hate him, there's simply no ignoring Uwe Boll. Impact meets the controversial director to discuss his career to date and future plans...
40 / asia extreme
Ho, ho ho, 'tis the season for a bit of...sex and violence? No, that can't be right. Before Yuletide can fully take hold, Calum Wadell talks with Sora Aoi about transferring from 'adult entertainment' to her latest horror outing and seeks out the Deadly Outlaw: Rekka.
44 / talk the walk
Last month action horror series The Walking Dead debuted in over 120 countries to massive success. Impact rounds off its coverage with more from this year's panels at the SDCC.
48 / screen savers
Impact continues its preview of some of the high-profile titles that are winging their way across the schedules...
50 / kung fu wing chun
Ricky Morris gives us a preview of legendary producer Ng See-yeun's latest project Kung Fu Wing Chun and meets the man himself...
54 / catching up with wong ho
Impact learns all the right moves from the man they call Wong Ho - otherwise known as Casanova Wong, the Human Tornado... or simply the living legend of Korean martial arts...
58 / bruce lee my brother
The upcoming release Bruce Lee, My Brother is a dramatic telling of the early life of the world famous martial arts legend as told by his younger brother, Robert Lee. Impact's Eastern Editor Mike Leeder takes a first look.
60 / best of the fest
After her globe-trotting trip around the planet we welcome back Leo Owen to our pages as she examines some of the more notable entries in the recent London Film Festival...
64 / hard hobbit to break
It was hard enough trekking across Middle-earth to find that cursed ring... but that was nothing compared to the recent trials and tribulations surrounding the making of the Lord of the Rings prequels. John Mosby dissects recent dramatic developments...
66 / far from fragile
Beau Smith's regular monthly column looks at the men (and women) behind the masks. Don't we want our heroes to have a little more... character?
72 / all i want for xmas
With Christmas almost upon us, Impact's multimedia section is taken over as our writers spot some of the bargains for their wish-list - with a particular emphasis on a literally literature-filled season.
82 / next month
We bid farewell to 2010 with a continuing look over the past year and a peek forward to 2011. Plus Mark Millar is our man for all seasons...
As Unstoppable races into cinema, we hear from its director - Tony Scott - and actors Denzel Washington and Chris Pine.
16 / what you talkin' about Willis?
He's a veteran of the action industry and in the recent release of RED, he wasn't scared to show his age. John Mosby meets Bruce Willis to find out how he and the industry have changed.
22 / group therapy
As we begin our look back at the year and its hits, misses and trends, Impact discovers that there's nothing like a little teamwork...
26 / japanime
Andrez Bergen casts his critical eye back over the last twelve months to discover what Japan has offered up to its domestic audience and the world.
32 / anime attack
Neal Molyneaux examines the anime oddity that is Eden of the East and the fast and furious Sengo - Ku Basara saga, while Martin Jennings takes a look at the game which spawned it...
36 / uwe-biquitous
Love him or hate him, there's simply no ignoring Uwe Boll. Impact meets the controversial director to discuss his career to date and future plans...
40 / asia extreme
Ho, ho ho, 'tis the season for a bit of...sex and violence? No, that can't be right. Before Yuletide can fully take hold, Calum Wadell talks with Sora Aoi about transferring from 'adult entertainment' to her latest horror outing and seeks out the Deadly Outlaw: Rekka.
44 / talk the walk
Last month action horror series The Walking Dead debuted in over 120 countries to massive success. Impact rounds off its coverage with more from this year's panels at the SDCC.
48 / screen savers
Impact continues its preview of some of the high-profile titles that are winging their way across the schedules...
50 / kung fu wing chun
Ricky Morris gives us a preview of legendary producer Ng See-yeun's latest project Kung Fu Wing Chun and meets the man himself...
54 / catching up with wong ho
Impact learns all the right moves from the man they call Wong Ho - otherwise known as Casanova Wong, the Human Tornado... or simply the living legend of Korean martial arts...
58 / bruce lee my brother
The upcoming release Bruce Lee, My Brother is a dramatic telling of the early life of the world famous martial arts legend as told by his younger brother, Robert Lee. Impact's Eastern Editor Mike Leeder takes a first look.
60 / best of the fest
After her globe-trotting trip around the planet we welcome back Leo Owen to our pages as she examines some of the more notable entries in the recent London Film Festival...
64 / hard hobbit to break
It was hard enough trekking across Middle-earth to find that cursed ring... but that was nothing compared to the recent trials and tribulations surrounding the making of the Lord of the Rings prequels. John Mosby dissects recent dramatic developments...
66 / far from fragile
Beau Smith's regular monthly column looks at the men (and women) behind the masks. Don't we want our heroes to have a little more... character?
72 / all i want for xmas
With Christmas almost upon us, Impact's multimedia section is taken over as our writers spot some of the bargains for their wish-list - with a particular emphasis on a literally literature-filled season.
82 / next month
We bid farewell to 2010 with a continuing look over the past year and a peek forward to 2011. Plus Mark Millar is our man for all seasons...
12 / fast track record
As Unstoppable races into cinema, we hear from its director - Tony Scott - and actors Denzel Washington and Chris Pine.
16 / what you... more
As Unstoppable races into cinema, we hear from its director - Tony Scott - and actors Denzel Washington and Chris Pine.
16 / what you... more
