Dec 16, 2005

Issue #854

Cover Story

The story behind ''Narnia'': See photos

by Jeff Jensen | Dec 09, 2005
As ''The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'' roars into theaters, find about the cast, the special FX, and the story's Christian allusions Read Article
Magazine Cover (Dec 16, 2005)

Listen2This

We grade the latest indie rock covers

by Leah Greenblatt | Dec 09, 2005
Leah Greenblatt rates music makeovers given by The White Stripes, Bright Eyes, and two others Read Article

EW reviews three holiday DVDs

by Dalton Ross | Dec 09, 2005
Dalton Ross gives grades to ''Christmas With SCTV,'' and two others Read Article

Ask the Critic

Which unfilmed novel deserves a shot on screen?

by Owen Gleiberman | Dec 10, 2005
Check out the latest Ask the Critic question and post your own Read Article

Book News

EW looks at the latest in coffee-table books

by Gilbert Cruz | Dec 13, 2005
From boxers to Blahniks, these picks are sure to please everyone on your list Read Article

The King of Pop-ups

Dec 09, 2005
Robert Sabuda talks about his new book, ''Winter's Tale'' Read Article

Book Review

Santa Lives!

by Whitney Pastorek | Dec 14, 2005

God Rest Ye Merry, Soldiers

by Gilbert Cruz | Dec 14, 2005

A Christmas Guest

by Tina Jordan | Dec 14, 2005

An Idiot Girl's Christmas

by Melissa Rose Bernardo | Dec 14, 2005

Every Person on the Planet

by Jessica Shaw | Dec 14, 2005

The Worst Noel

by Karen Valby | Dec 14, 2005

Cover Story

The story behind ''Narnia'': See photos

by Jeff Jensen | Dec 09, 2005
As ''The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'' roars into theaters, find about the cast, the special FX, and the story's Christian allusions Read Article

DVD Review

The 40 Year-Old Virgin

by Timothy Gunatilaka | Dec 13, 2005

Gallipoli

by Edward Karam | Dec 13, 2005

The Island

by Kirven Blount | Dec 13, 2005

Roll Bounce

by Paul Katz | Dec 13, 2005

Download This

Download This: Songs by Arcade Fire, and others

by Ryan Dombal | Dec 09, 2005
The best new songs you'll find on the Web, for the week of Dec. 9 Read Article

Movie Capsule Review

Down to the Bone

by Owen Gleiberman | Dec 09, 2005

Classe Tous Risques

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Dec 09, 2005

First Descent

by Gregory Kirschling | Dec 09, 2005

Transamerica

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Dec 09, 2005

Brokeback Mountain

by Owen Gleiberman | Dec 09, 2005

Movie Commentary

The latest in movie trailers

by Scott Brown | Dec 09, 2005
We rate the latest teasers for ''Superman Returns,'' ''X-Men 3,'' ''Cheaper by the Dozen 2,'' and ''Pirates of the Caribbean'' Read Article

Movie News

The Women of ''Memoirs of a Geisha''

by Missy Schwartz, Michelle Kung | Dec 09, 2005
The stars of the Rob Marshall film talk frankly about fiery rages, bound knees, and working in America Read Article

C.S. Lewis' first ''Narnia'' book hits the big screen

by Jeff Jensen | Dec 09, 2005
EW explores the epic origins of ''The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'' and how the filmmakers battled to get it into theatres Read Article

Can summer epics last until Oscar season?

by Dave Karger | Dec 09, 2005
Dave Karger looks at the similarities between ''Braveheart'' and ''Cinderella Man'' Read Article

Randy Quaid gets dramatic again

by Jeff Labrecque | Dec 09, 2005
The ''Brokeback Mountain'' star talks about his return to serious roles Read Article

''King Kong'' takes Manhattan

Dec 09, 2005
The Peter Jackson epic premieres in Times Square Read Article

The writer who has Hollywood's number

by Timothy Gunatilaka | Dec 09, 2005
Novelist Gerard Jones is drawing the ire of celebrities with his web site phone directory Read Article

Movie Review

Aeon Flux

by Owen Gleiberman | Nov 30, 2005

King Kong

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Dec 08, 2005

Memoirs of a Geisha

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Dec 08, 2005

The World's Fastest Indian

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Dec 08, 2005

Mrs. Henderson Presents

by Owen Gleiberman | Dec 08, 2005

Music News

How not to get Scrooged on new holiday music

by Chris Willman | Dec 10, 2005
The seasonal CDs that are naughty and nice Read Article

Meet the man behind the music of Wendy's

by Leah Greenblatt | Dec 09, 2005
Benny Benassi talks about supplying the beats for the fast-food chain's latest commercial Read Article

EW debates J. Lo and Mariah Carey

by Michael Endelman, Raymond Fiore | Dec 09, 2005
Who would win in a battle of the super divas? Read Article

Rockers and rappers find big bucks on the bat mitzvah circuit

by Leah Greenblatt | Dec 09, 2005
Leah Greenblatt wonders how music stars are raking it in from the celebrations Read Article

Music Review

This Is Stunt Rock Volume Three

by Marc Weingarten | Dec 12, 2005

Ain't Nobody Worryin'

by Tom Sinclair | Dec 12, 2005

See You on the Other Side

by Michael Endelman | Dec 12, 2005

Switch

by David Browne | Dec 12, 2005

The Limited Series

by Chris Willman | Dec 12, 2005

Go Commando

by Will Hermes | Dec 12, 2005

Doo Wop: Vocal Group Greats

by Will Hermes | Dec 12, 2005

Hip Hop Gold Dust

by Michael Endelman | Dec 12, 2005

Silver & Gold 1973-1979

by Michael Endelman | Dec 12, 2005

Guerolito

by Will Hermes | Dec 12, 2005

Be in the Mix, The Remixes

by Leah Greenblatt | Dec 12, 2005

Remix City Volume 1

by Michael Endelman | Dec 12, 2005

Ramblin' Man

by Will Hermes | Dec 12, 2005

My Kind of Music

by Chris Willman | Dec 12, 2005

Far Away Trains Passing By

by Michael Endelman | Dec 12, 2005

Must List

The Must List: December 16, 2005

Dec 10, 2005
Barbra, 'Veronica,' and 8 other things we love this week Read Article

Pop Culture Commentary

Letters from our readers

Dec 09, 2005
Check out the readers who agreed with us, and those who didn't Read Article

Pop Culture News

All the things you can pay to play

by Wook Kim, Michael Endelman | Dec 09, 2005
We go over the ways you can purchase all your entertainment over the web Read Article

Who's making deals in the week of December 16, 2005

by Michelle Kung | Dec 09, 2005
The biggest upcoming projects in entertainment Read Article

Dalton Ross's Hit List for the week of December 16, 2005

by Dalton Ross | Dec 09, 2005
The 10 hottest topics of the week Read Article

Celebrity news for the week of December 16, 2005

by Tim Stack | Dec 09, 2005
Brief updates on births, divorces, court dates, and more Read Article

Why celebrity style has suddenly gone Vegas

by Joyce Caruso Corrigan | Dec 09, 2005
Our fashion experts find out why Showgirl chic is now all the rage Read Article

Taking the temperature of pop culture

Dec 09, 2005
We rate the hottest and coldest in entertainment Read Article

Sound Bites

TV's funniest quotes: Pick this week's best

Dec 09, 2005
An expanded online-only version of our favorite quips Read Article

TV Review

Grey's Anatomy

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Dec 13, 2005

Television News

''Criminal Minds'' breaks the crime drama mold

by Lynette Rice | Dec 09, 2005
The CBS breakout pairs chilling bad guys with an FBI spook who's crazy like a fox Read Article

Ten things you need to know about TV on demand

by Jennifer Armstrong | Dec 14, 2005
How the brave new world of TV is giving viewers the power Read Article

The cancellation of ''Reunion'' leaves viewers guessing

by Mandi Bierly | Dec 09, 2005
Mandi Bierly looks at what's next for the nixed Fox drama Read Article

Relating to Chris Carmack

by Jennifer Armstrong | Dec 09, 2005

The Pop of King

Stephen King on his picks for the best movies of 2005

by Stephen King | Feb 01, 2007
The Pop of King offers up his favorite flicks from the past year Read Article

Video News

Checking in with Robert Rodriguez

by Doug Brod | Dec 09, 2005
EW quizzes the ''Sin City'' director on film noir and DVD extras Read Article

Spotlight on Ray Harryhausen

by Steve Daly | Dec 09, 2005
The special effects master lets loose on CGI, film financing, and ''King Kong'' Read Article

What to Watch

What to Watch for the week of December 12

by Alynda Wheat | Dec 12, 2005
A day-to-day guide to notable programs.* Read Article