The September issue, on-sale from yesterday, features access to some of the big stars in the world of film, TV, books, games and comics. Film director Quentin Tarantino picks his favourite sci-fi films and TV shows for the magazine, while JJ Abrams, Sir Peter Jackson and Steven Moffat contribute to SFX's readers' poll to find the 250 greatest moments in sci-fi, horror and fantasy.
Russell T Davies, the man responsible for the revival of Doctor Who in 2005, writes for SFX on why he loves the magazine, while SFX takes a look ahead at what viewers can expect in Peter Capaldi's first series as the Doctor.
Elsewhere in the special issue, there are interviews with the director and stars of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and interviews with Channing Tatum, Mila Kunis and Sean Bean about their new sci-fi movie, Jupiter Ascending.
Dave Bradley, Editor-in-Chief of SFX, says: "We're incredibly proud to have reached 250 issues. After 19 years, SFX is still the market-leading sci-fi title and has lost none of its energy or influence. A big thank you must go to all our loyal readers, many of whom have been subscribing to the magazine for years. A highlight of my time as editor has been meeting them at conventions and festivals and seeing their enduring enthusiasm for what we do."
Clair Porteous, Deputy MD of Future's Film & Games portfolio, says: "SFX is the world's greatest sci-fi magazine and the 250th issue shows exactly why! It's packed full of exclusives and famous sci-fi legend contributions. It's a must read for any sci-fi fan."
The 250th issue also reveals the winner of SFX's zombie short story writing competition, in association with Simon & Schuster, which has been judged by horror and fantasy book author, Darren Shan.
The issue is now on-sale, priced £4.99.
