Skaka Zulu is the powerful true story of tribal Africa during the turbulent 19th century. This critically acclaimed mini-series follows the life of Shaka a powerful and mighty Zulu leader as he grows up to fulfil an ancient tribal prophecy uniting his people into a bold new nation. Shaka is driven by extraordinary intelligence courage astounding physical ability and an immortal stance leading his proud warriors on their quest to be one people one power one empire! ""Shaka
Having cornered the market on his signature brand of inspirational comedy, Tyler Perry makes a bid for action-movie supremacy with this grisly adaptation of author James Patterson's most popular character. Loosely based on the 12th novel in the series (2007's Cross), the plot follows the early days of the title character, a genius police detective/psychologist trying to clean up the mean streets of Detroit while keeping his family out of the line of fire. As he mulls over accepting a job with the FBI, he and his team are forced to match wits with a psychotic contract killer (Matthew Fox), who displays a disturbing commitment towards seeing his job through. Director Rob Cohen (The Fast and the Furious, XXX) knows this turf well, delivering an effective mix of creeping thriller sequences and go-for-broke action scenes. Faced with the unenviable task of following in the footsteps of Morgan Freeman (who played the character in Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider), Perry does a credible job in portraying both the tender and vengeful aspects of his character, even if the script often falls into the trap of having other characters exclaiming how brilliant Cross is, rather than letting the viewers see the deductive process for themselves. Based on his first attempt, any future entries in the franchise appear to be in good hands. Ultimately, however, the other elements of Alex Cross pale in comparison to Fox, who goes all out--and then some--in giving the audience someone to hiss at. He's shorn down to what appears to be a negative body-fat ratio, and occasionally literally froths at the mouth--and his dedication to creating a villain for the ages quickly overpowers the material. Once this freaky beanpole starts chewing the scenery, you'll be glad that the filmmakers decided against shooting in 3-D. --Andrew Wright
Darkness has settled over New York City as Shredder and his evil Foot Clan have an iron grip on everything from the police to the politicians. The future is grim until four unlikely outcast brothers rise from the sewers and discover their destiny as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The Turtles must work with fearless reporter April O'Neil and her cameraman Vern Fenwick to save the city and unravel Shredder's diabolical plan.
Cucumber Life for 46 year old Henry (Vincent Franklin) and his boyfriend Lance is comfortable and settled. But after the most disastrous date night in history – involving a threesome two police cars and Boney M – Henry’s old life shatters and his new life begins. While Lance gets to know the mysterious Daniel Henry soon finds himself with unexpected companions. 24 year old Freddie and 19 year old Dean have only been passing strangers until now. But when they all find themselves under the same roof they need to work out; are they friends or enemies? Can men from such different generations ever get on? Henry’s sister Cleo can only stand and watch as Henry’s life spins off in wild new directions helped by his nephew Adam. But Cleo’s hiding secrets of her own. And with his dangerous old friend Cliff prowling around Henry has to think fast and forge a whole new life while facing truths about himself which challenge his entire identity. Extras The Making of The History of Canal Street Interview with Russell T Davies Julie & Vince Featurettes Banana Banana offers an intriguing and often outrageous peek into the individual lives loves and losses of a range of characters who are only glimpsed in Cucumber now given space to expand into their own one-off stories. Young lesbian Scotty pursues an unrequited love; 19 year old Dean has mysterious family secrets and a sexually charged liaison with the enigmatic Geordie Man; Sian struggles to choose between lover Violet and her over-protective mum Vanessa; Helen is besieged by unwanted attention from an ex; and law student Josh goes home to find his childhood friend and the life he left behind. The stories are charming witty and at times heartbreaking as they follow the lives of a wide variety of characters be they gay lesbian transgender or anything in between. Extras Cast & Crew Interviews
When a teenager is forced to leave behind her beloved Big Apple in a family move, she has problems adjusting to life in surburban New Jersey.
Having cornered the market on his signature brand of inspirational comedy, Tyler Perry makes a bid for action-movie supremacy with this grisly adaptation of author James Patterson's most popular character. Loosely based on the 12th novel in the series (2007's Cross), the plot follows the early days of the title character, a genius police detective/psychologist trying to clean up the mean streets of Detroit while keeping his family out of the line of fire. As he mulls over accepting a job with the FBI, he and his team are forced to match wits with a psychotic contract killer (Matthew Fox), who displays a disturbing commitment towards seeing his job through. Director Rob Cohen (The Fast and the Furious, XXX) knows this turf well, delivering an effective mix of creeping thriller sequences and go-for-broke action scenes. Faced with the unenviable task of following in the footsteps of Morgan Freeman (who played the character in Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider), Perry does a credible job in portraying both the tender and vengeful aspects of his character, even if the script often falls into the trap of having other characters exclaiming how brilliant Cross is, rather than letting the viewers see the deductive process for themselves. Based on his first attempt, any future entries in the franchise appear to be in good hands. Ultimately, however, the other elements of Alex Cross pale in comparison to Fox, who goes all out--and then some--in giving the audience someone to hiss at. He's shorn down to what appears to be a negative body-fat ratio, and occasionally literally froths at the mouth--and his dedication to creating a villain for the ages quickly overpowers the material. Once this freaky beanpole starts chewing the scenery, you'll be glad that the filmmakers decided against shooting in 3-D. --Andrew Wright
Created by the Belgian writer and illustrator Georges Rmi (better known to the world at large as Herg a name he adopted after the French pronunciation of his initials `R.G.') Tintin and his faithful wire-haired fox terrier companion Snowy first appeared in 1929 in Le Petit Vingtieme the weekly children's supplement to Brussels-based newspaper Le Vingtieme Siecle. The following year the pair appeared in their first comic book Tintin Reporter In The Land Of The Soviets and hav
This mini-series based on Joanna Trollope's novel explores the internal politics and scandals of a British cathedral choir school. It features the singing voice of first-time actor and boy treble soloist Anthony Way a real-life student at the St. Paul's Cathedral Choral School in London.
Own all three action packed back To the Future films in this new collection now including Ultraviolet so that you can revisit the action time and time again. Back to the FutureThe future for 17 yearold Marty McFly is not shaping up well. His family is dysfunctional his schoolteacher Mr Strickland is out to get him his music is just too loud and the rest of the world doesn't care. Only with his girlfriend Jennifer Parker and local eccentric scientist Dr Emmet Brown does he find the encouragement and excitement he needs. Never in time for his classes or his dinner one day Marty wasn't in his time at all but having the time of his life. But what time is it? Marty got home early last night 30 years early. One of the notsocrazy scientist's experiments went slightly wrong and Marty was caught up in it to find himself at the wheel of a DeLorean car converted into a time machine. It roars back to 1955 where he meets his parents when they were his age and sets out to make a man out of his dimwit father. Special Features: Deleted Scenes: Peanut Pinch Me Doc's Personal Belongings She's Cheating Darth Vader (Extended Version) Hit Me George You Got A Permit? The Phone Booth Deleted Scenes with Commentary: Tales from the Future: In the Beginning Time to Go Keeping Time Archival Featurette: The Making of Back to the Future Making the Trilogy: Chapter One Back to the Future Night Michael J. Fox Q & A Behind the Scenes: Original Makeup Tests Outtakes Nuclear Test Site with commentary Photo Galleries Production Art Additional Storyboards Behind The Scenes Photographs Marketing Material Character Portraits Huey Lewis and the News Power of Love Music Video Theatrical Teaser Trailer Feature Commentary with Producers Bob Gale and Neil Canton Q&A Commentary with Director Robert Zemeckis and Producer Bob Gale Thank You Piracy Trailer Back to the Future 2A scientist and his young friend discover on their return trip from the future that the present has been altered for the worse. Marty and Doc once again climb into the Delorean and travel back to the future in an attempt to put 1985 and their lives back to normal. The exhilarating visit by Marty and the Doc to the year 2015 seemingly resolves a few problems with the future McFly family. But when the two return home they soon discover someone has tampered with time to produce a nightmarish Hill Valley 1985. Their only hope is to once again get back to 1955 and save the future. Special Features: Deleted Scenes Deleted Scenes with Commentary: Tales from the Future: Time Flies The Physics of Back to the Future with Dr. Michio Archival Featurette: The Making of Back to the Future Part II Making the Trilogy Chapter Two Behind The Scenes: Outtakes Production Design Storyboarding Designing the Delorean Designing Time Travel Hover board Test Evolution of Visual Effects Shots Photo Galleries Production Art Additional Storyboards Behind The Scenes Photographs Marketing Material Character Portraits Theatrical Trailer Q&A with Director and Producer Feature Commentary Thank You Piracy Trailer Back to the Future 3At the end of the second sequel the Delorean breaks down in a thunderstorm and the Doc is whisked away to a mystery destination. Marty is left trapped and looking for his friend. Doc Brown has in fact been sent even further to the past into the age of the Wild West. Marty must travel to 1885 to rescue Doc from a premature end. Surviving an Indian attack and unfriendly townsfolk Marty finds Doc Brown the blacksmith. But with the Doc under the spell of the charming Clara Clayton it's up to Marty to get them out of the Wild West and back to the future. Its action laughs and romance in this grand finale to the blockbuster time travel series. Special Features: Deleted Scenes Deleted Scenes with Commentary: Tales from the Future Third Time’s The Charm Tales from the Future: The Test of Time Archival Featurettes: The Making of Back to the Future Part III Making the Trilogy: Chapter Three The Secrets to the Back to the Future Trilogy Behind The Scenes: Outtakes Designing the Town Hill Valley Designing the Campaign Photo Galleries Production Art Additional Storyboards Behind The Scenes Photographs Marketing Material Character Portraits ZZ Top Double back Music Video FAQs about the Trilogy Theatrical Trailer Back to the Future: The Ride Lobby Queue The Ride Part 1 Presho The Ride Part 2 Q&A Commentary with Director and Producer Feature Commentary with Producers Bob Gale and Neil Canton
Kevin Whately stars as Detective Inspector Robbie Lewis, ably assisted by Laurence Fox as his partner D.S. James Hathaway. Together they investigate murder mysteries against the glorious backdrop of Oxford and its historic colleges. With Clare Holman as Dr. Laura Hobson, Rebecca Front as Chief Superintendent Innocent and introducing Angela Griffin as D.S. Lizzie Maddox. Episodes: Series One: Whom The Gods Would Destroy; Old School Ties; Expiation Series Two: And The Moonbeams Kiss The Sea.
Stretching from the Stone Age to the year 2000, Simon Schama's Complete History of Britain does not pretend to be a definitive chronicle of the turbulent events which buffeted and shaped the British Isles. What Schama does do, however, is tell the story in vivid and gripping narrative terms, free of the fustiness of traditional academe, personalising key historical events by examining the major characters at the centre of them. Not all historians would approve of the history depicted here as shaped principally by the actions of great men and women rather than by more abstract developments, but Schama's way of telling it is a good deal more enthralling as a result. Schama successfully gives lie to the idea that the history of Britain has been moderate and temperate, passing down the generations as stately as a galleon, taking on board sensible ideas but steering clear of sillier, revolutionary ones. Nonsense. Schama retells British history the way it was--as bloody, convulsive, precarious, hot-blooded and several times within an inch of haring off onto an entirely different course. Schama seems almost to delight in the goriness of history. Themes returned to repeatedly include the wars between the Scots and the Irish and the Catholic/Protestant conflicts--only the Irish question remains unresolved by the new millennium. As Britain becomes a constitutional monarchy, Schama talks less of Kings and Queens but of poets and idea-makers like Orwell. Still, with his pungent, direct manner and against an evocative visual and aural backdrop, Schama makes history seem as though it happened yesterday, the bloodstains not yet dry. On the DVD: The Complete History of Britain extras are generously packaged on a separate disc and include the original score and a Simon Schama biography. There's an interesting "promotional message" to camera in which Schama explains the role of a cab driver, Wally, in inspiring the series, along with an interview with Mark Lawson in which Schama stresses the deliberate subjectivity of these programmes and an inaugural BBC History lecture in which he defends TV's ability to transpose history to camera. --David Stubbs
Kevin Whately is Detective Inspector Robbie Lewis ably assisted by his young sidekick D.S. Hathaway (Laurence Fox) in this hit detective drama full of intriguing murder mystery. Set in the idyllic surroundings of Oxford and its university campus murder has never been so appealing... Titles Comprise: Series 1: Lewis Pilot Whom the Gods Would Destroy Old School Ties Expiation Behind The Scenes Extras Series 2: And The Moonbeams Kissed The Sea Music To Die For Life Born of Fire The Great And The Good Series 3: Allegory Of Love The Quality Of Mercy The Point Of Vanishing Counter Culture Blues Series 4: The Dead of Winter Dark Matter Your Sudden Death Question Falling Darkness Cast Interviews & Behind The Scenes Series 5: The Mind Has Mountains Wild Justice The Gift of Promise Old Unhappy Far-Off Things
What's a high school kid got to do to be popular? Just let down his hair and howl! Starring Michael J. Fox (Back to the Future Trilogy). Teen Wolf is an outrageous comedy about a shy teenager with more than a changing voice to contend with- he's a budding young werewolf! And when his newfound powers help him score at basketball - and with the popular girls - he has some pretty hairy decisions to make. Product Features NEVER. SAY. DIE. THE STORY OF TEEN WOLF A Comprehensive Documentary About The Making And Legacy Of The Film, Including Brand-new Interviews With The Writers Jeph Loeb and Matthew Weisman, Co-Stars Susan Ursitti-Sheinberg, Jerry Levine, Matt Adler and James Mackrell; Producers Mark Levinson and Scott Rosenfelt; Production Designer Chester Kaczenski; Casting Director Paul Ventura; Editor Lois Freeman-Fox; Wolf Make-Up Artist Jeff Dawn; and Basketball Double Jeff Glosser ORIGINAL THEATRICAL TRAILER
This is the entire first series of Reeves and Mortimer's long-awaited take on the cult classic Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) and it's surely the most re-watchable of television series, not least because of its improbable plots. The anticipation which preceded the show was a drama in itself. How will it compare with the original? Would Reeves and Mortimer be able to cut it in acting roles? Will the cast be upstaged by her wardrobe? The answers were, of course, "perfectly", "no problem" and "probably not, but the BBC wardrobe department certainly excelled themselves for this series". In fact, the premise of this humorous supernatural detective fantasy (a genre which probably contains nothing other than this series and the original)--a dead private detective comes back as a ghost to assist his partner, who is the only mortal who can see him--could easily have occurred as one of those surreal narratives from the duo's comedy shows. A must-see. On the DVD: the DVD includes a lively behind-the-scenes documentary (broadcast at the beginning of the series), an unfunny collection of outtakes and a rather better music video which comes on like Blue Velvet "re-imagined" by Cubby Broccoli.--Roger Thomas
Adapted from the short stories of acclaimed writer Hanif Kureishi, Intimacy is an intelligent, thought provoking and frank adult drama about relationships, jealousy and the inability to love.
Robert Shaw (Young Winston), Harrison Ford (Raiders of the Lost Ark), Barbara Bach (Short Night of Glass Dolls) and Edward Fox (The Day of the Jackal) star alongside Carl Weathers (Rocky), Richard Kiel (Moonraker) and Franco Nero (Django) in the star-studded high adventure, Force 10 from Navarone. Directed with an assured hand by Guy Hamilton (Battle of Britain), this rip-roaring adaptation of Alistair MacLean's follow-up to the classic The Guns of Navarone sees the elite cadre of commandos embark on a secret mission deep in the Yugoslavian wilderness, during the darkest days of World War II. Features: High Definition remasters The extended, 126-minute European version with 5.1 surround, stereo and mono options Box-set exclusive presentation of the alternative, 118-minute original theatrical cut with original mono audio Audio commentary with film historians Steve Mitchell and Steven Jay Rubin (2020) The BEHP Interview with Ron Goodwin (1999): archival video recording, made as part of the British Entertainment History Project, featuring the celebrated composer in conversation with Linda Wood Tour de Force (2020): actor Angus MacInnes recalls his early film role From Žabljak with Love (2020): the making of Force 10 from Navarone as told by construction manager Terry Apsey, stuntman Jim Dowdall, grip Dennis Fraser, chief hairdresser Colin Jamison, and chief make-up artist Peter Robb-King Christopher Challis: A Life Behind the Lens (2020): a tribute to the acclaimed cinematographer, featuring interviews with fellow directors of photography and camera crew Dennis Fraser, Oswald Morris, John Palmer and Sidney Samuelson, and archival footage of Challis including previously unseen material A Show of Force (2020): video comparison of the different versions of Force 10 from Navarone Super 8 version: cut-down home cinema presentation Two original theatrical trailers TV Spot Image gallery: publicity and promotional material New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing Limited edition exclusive 80-page book with a new essay by Sheldon Hall, archival production reports including interviews with cast and crew members, an interview with actor Robert Shaw, recollections of the film's Yugoslavia shoot excerpted from the memoirs cinematographer Christopher Challis and screenwriter George Macdonald Fraser, an overview of contemporary critical responses, and film credits Limited edition exclusive set of five replica production stills UK premiere on Blu-ray Limited edition of 3,000 copies
In the sleepy little town of Fairwater a monstrous evil has awakened..an evil so powerful its reach extends beyond the grave. Director Peter Jackson and executive Producer Robert Zemeckis unleash a riveting thriller with the most spectacular special effects this side of the hereafter. For Frank Bannister (Michael J Fox) death is a great way to make a living: ridding haunted houses of their unwelcome guests. But he's in cahoots with the very ghosts he promises to evict! It's the perfect scam..until frank finds himself at the centre of a dark mystery. A diabolical spirit is on a murderous rampage and the whole town believes Frank is behind it. Boasting music by Danny Elfman and co-starring Trini Alvarado Jeffrey Combs and John Astin this supernatural chiller is so fiendishly entertaining it's scary!
One of Charles Dickens' most beloved stories this enchanting adaptation of The Old Curiosity Shop is brought brilliantly to life by an all star cast.
One beloved character departs - and another dies - in the shocking eighth season of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation This bonus-filled collection includes crossover episodes an episode directed by William Friedkin (The Exorcist) and CSI's most devastating scenes ever.
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