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• Star Wars: The Original Trilogy (Episodes IV-VI) | Blu Ray | (12/09/2011) from £54.99   |  Saving you £-30.00 (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Titles Comprise: Episode IV - A New Hope: Luke Skywalker a young farm boy from Tatooine is thrust into the struggle of the rebel alliance when he meets Obi-Wan Kenobi who has lived for years in seclusion on the desert planet. Obi-Wan begins Luke's Jedi training as Luke joins him on a daring mission to rescue the beautiful rebel leader Princess Leia from the clutches of the evil Empire. Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back: Three years later Imperial forces continue to pursue the rebels. After the rebellion's defeat on the ice planet Hoth Luke journeys to the planet Dagobah to train with Jedi Master Yoda who has lived in hiding since the fall of the Republic. In an attempt to convert Luke to the Dark Side Darth Vader lures young Skywalker into a trap in the Cloud City of Bespin... Episode VI - Return Of The Jedi: In the epic conclusion of the saga the Empire prepares to crush the rebellion with a more powerful Death Star while the rebel fleet mounts a massive attack on the space station.

• Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope | Blu Ray | (24/08/2020) from £19.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Young farm boy Luke Skywalker is thrust into a galaxy of adventure when he intercepts a distress call from the captive Princess Leia. The event launches him on a daring mission to rescue her from the clutches of Darth Vader and the Evil Empire. Special Features: Audio Commentary by George Lucas, Carrie Fisher, Ben Burtt and Dennis Muren Archival Audio Commentary by the Cast and Crew Episode IV: A New Hope Bonus Disc Conversations: Creating A Universe Discoveries From Inside: Weapons & The First Lightsaber Anatomy Of A Dewback Star Wars Launch Trailer Archive Fly-Through Tatooine Overview Mark Hamill Interview Anthony Daniels Interview Aboard The Death Star Overview Carrie Fisher Interview The Battle of Yavin Overview Tosche Station Old Woman On Tatooine Aunt Beru's Blue Milk The Search For R2-D2 Cantina Rough-Cut Stormtrooper Search Darth Vader Widens The Search Alternate Biggs And Luke Reunion Landspeeder Prototype Model Millennium Falcon Prototype Model R2-D2 Tatooine From Orbit Matte Painting Jawa Costume Tusken Raider Mask Ketwol Mask Death Star Prototype Model Holo Chess Set Bridge Power Trench Matte Painting Luke's Stormtrooper Torso X-wing Fighter Model - Prototype X-wing Fighter Model - Final Y-wing Fighter Model - Prototype Y-wing Fighter Model - Final TIE Fighter Model - Prototype TIE Fighter Model - Final Darth Vader's TIE Fighter Model X-wing Pilot Costume with Helmet Death Star Laser Tower Model Yavin 4 Matte Painting

• Star Wars Trilogy: Episodes IV, V And VI | DVD | (17/04/2019) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £13.49

  Share the epic adventure! Relive the exhilarating action spectacular battles and ultimate triumph of good over evil that make Star Wars the greatest space fantasy adventure of all time...and the ultimate entertainment experience for every family. The Star Wars Original Trilogy Episodes - A New Hope The Empire Strikes Back and Return of The Jedi - continue the saga with Luke Skywalker Princess Leia and Han Solo leading the Rebel Alliance to claim victory over the Empire and win freedom for the galaxy!

• Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Complete Boxset DVD | DVD | (20/04/2020) from £49.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga boxset (9 discs) featuring all 9 Saga movies on DVD: Episode I: Phantom Menace The republic of Naboo battles the Nimoudian federation; Darth Vader is a 9 year old boy named Anakin Skywalker, and Obi Wan Kenobi is a brash young Jedi knight. Episode II: Attack Of The Clones This is the second installment of the prequels set in a time period prior to that of the original three star war films. Episode III: Revenge Of The Sith In this dark and final instalment of the prequel trilogy, the galaxy, two years into the Clone Wars, is divided between Count Dooku's Confederacy of Independent Systems and the Republic, which is led by Chancellor Palpatine. In the political unrest, Palpatine schemes to end the Jedi order, dissolve the Republic and declare himself Emperor of the Galactic Empire, using his clone army and Sith Warriors to do so. Lured by the power offered to him by Palpatine, Anakin draws closer to the Dark Side. To complicate matters, he and Padme are parents to twins - Luke and Leia. Fearful of Anakin's turn to the Dark Side, Obi-Wan confronts his former student and tries to dissuade him from joining ranks with the Sith. However, Obi-Wan and Anakin face each other in a duel - leaving Anakin wounded and presumed dead. Palpatine seizes the opportunity and takes the injured Jedi under his wing. Using technology to help heal Anakin, Palpatine creates a new and very powerful Sith warrior - Darth Vader. With Vader at his side, Palpatine lays waste to the Jedis and Dooku's army and succeeds in creating the new Empire. Now, Obi-Wan and the last remaining Jedis must rally to save the twins, who have been separated to be raised unaware of each other's existence, and Princess Padme in hopes that someday the next generation will lead a revolution to unseat Darth Vader and the newly crowned Emperor Palpatine. Episode IV: A New Hope A farmboy, a princess and a swahbuckling renegade band together to lead a motley group of rebels and robots against the evil galactic empire in George Lucas's space fantasy. Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back Second chapter of George's 'Star Wars' Trilogy finds Luke Skywalker training to be a Jedi Knight and Han Solo and Princess Leia eluding Darth Vader. Episode VI: Return Of The Jedi Luke Skywalker is reunited with his comrades for a final battle with Darth Vader and the evil galactic empire in this third instalment in George Lucas' Star wars saga. Episode VII: The Force Awakens Visionary director J.J. Abrams brings to life the motion picture event of a generation. As Kylo Ren and the sinister First Order rise from the ashes of the Empire, Luke Skywalker is missing when the galaxy needs him most. It's up to Rey, a desert scavenger, and Finn, a defecting stormtrooper, to join forces with Han Solo and Chewbacca in a desperate search for the one hope of restoring peace to the galaxy. Episode VIII: The Last Jedi The Skywalker saga continues as the heroes of The Force Awakens join the galactic legends in an epic adventure that unlocks new mysteries of the Force. Episode IX: The Rise Of Skywalker Lucasfilm and director J.J. Abrams join forces once again to take viewers on an epic journey to a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the riveting conclusion of the seminal Skywalker saga, where new legends will be born and the final battle for freedom is yet to come.

• Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (Limited Edition, Includes Theatrical Version) | DVD | (11/09/2006) from £7.80   |  Saving you £15.19 (194.74%)   |  RRP £22.99

  Available for a limited time only! Three years after the events in Episode IV - A New Hope Imperial forces continue to pursue the rebels. After the rebellion's defeat on the ice planet Hoth Luke journeys to the planet Dagobah to train with Jedi Master Yoda who has lived in hiding since the fall of the Republic. In an attempt to convert Luke to the Dark Side Darth Vader lures young Skywalker into a trap in the Cloud City of Bespin...

• Christopher Robin (Blu-Ray) | Blu Ray | (10/12/2018) from £7.41   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Winnie the Pooh and friends embark on a new adventure to help remind a grown-up Christopher Robin how to laugh again, for sometimes doing nothing leads to the very best something. Share the wonder and delight of this bighearted tale from Disney with your family. Features: In Which A Movie is Made For Pooh In Which Pooh Finds His Voice In Which Pooh And Walt Become Friends In Which Pooh And Friends Come To Life

• Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (Single Disc Edition) | DVD | (30/03/2009) from £9.98   |  Saving you £2.00 (25.03%)   |  RRP £9.99

  In this eagerly awaited sequel Arnold Schwarzenegger returns to his most famous role as the killer cyborg who travels from the future to protect the young man who could save the future of humankind.

• Garfield The Movie - Single Disc Edition | DVD | (26/11/2004) from £5.39   |  Saving you £10.60 (196.66%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Bill Murray voices everyone's favourite feline who must crawl off the sofa to save a kidnapped puppy in this live-action/CGI comedy.

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  Available for a limited time only! In the epic conclusion of the saga the Empire prepares to crush the rebellion with a more powerful Death Star while the rebel fleet mounts a massive attack on the space station...

• Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga - Limited Edition Complete Box Set UHD | Blu Ray | (20/04/2020) from £249.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Box Set UHD - Limited Edition (27 discs) Featuring all 9 Saga movies on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and Bonus discs (Blu-ray) for every movie in one complete set for the first time. From young Anakin Skywalker's descent to the dark side, to the rise of the Resistance and their struggle to restore peace in the galaxy, the story of a generation comes to a riveting conclusion. The saga will end. The story lives forever. Enjoy breath-taking sound quality in all 9 episodes with Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Product description Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Box Set - Limited Edition (27 discs) featuring all 9 Saga movies on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and Bonus discs (Blu-ray) for every movie in one complete set for the first time. From young Anakin Skywalker's descent to the dark side, to the rise of the Resistance and their struggle to restore peace in the galaxy, the story of a generation comes to a riveting conclusion. The saga will end. The story lives forever. Enjoy breath-taking sound quality in all 9 episodes with Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Episode I: The Phantom Menace Jedi Knights Obi-Wan Kenobi and Qui-Gon Jinn rescue Queen Amidala, ruler of a peaceful planet invaded by dark forces. On their escape, they discover nine-year-old Anakin Skywalker, a child prodigy who is unusually strong in The Force. Episode II: Attack of the Clones When Jedi apprentice Anakin Skywalker is assigned to protect Senator Padmé Amidala, he discovers his love for her...and his own darker side. Obi-Wan Kenobi uncovers a secret clone army as the galaxy marches towards full-scale war. Episode III: Revenge of the Sith Clone Wars rage across the galaxy. The sinister Sith Lord seizes control of the Republic and corrupts Anakin Skywalker to be his dark apprentice, Darth Vader. Obi-Wan Kenobi must confront his fallen friend in an epic lightsaber duel. Episode IV: A New Hope Young farm boy Luke Skywalker is thrust into a galaxy of adventure when he intercepts a distress call from the captive Princess Leia. The event launches him on a daring mission to rescue her from the clutches of Darth Vader and the Evil Empire. Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back The Rebels scatter after the Empire attacks their base on the ice planet Hoth. Han Solo and Princess Leia are pursued by Imperials, while Luke trains with Jedi Master Yoda. Luke battles Darth Vader and learns the shocking truth of his past. Episode VI: Return of the Jedi The Empire prepares to crush the Rebellion with a more powerful Death Star. The Rebel fleet counters with a massive attack on the space station. Luke Skywalker confronts Darth Vader in a final climactic duel. Episode VII: The Force Awakens As Kylo Ren and the sinister First Order rise from the ashes of the Empire, Luke Skywalker is missing when the galaxy needs him most. It's up to Rey, a desert scavenger, and Finn, a defecting stormtrooper, to join forces with Han Solo and Chewbacca in a desperate search for the one hope of restoring peace to the galaxy. Episode VIII: The Last Jedi The Skywalker saga continues as the heroes of The Force Awakens join the galactic legends in an epic adventure that unlocks new mysteries of the Force. Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker Lucasfilm and director J.J. Abrams join forces once again to take viewers on an epic journey to a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the riveting conclusion of the seminal Skywalker saga, where new legends will be born and the final battle for freedom is yet to come. Over 26 hours of BONUS FEATURES Episode I: The Phantom Menace bonus disc (approx. 181 mins) The Beginning Feature-Length Documentary George Lucas On The Digital Revolution And much more... Episode II: Attack of the Clones bonus disc (approx. 196 mins) From Puppets To Pixels: Digital Characters In Episode II Feature-Length Documentary State Of The Art: The Previsualization Of Episode II Documentary And much more... Episode III: Revenge of the Sith bonus disc (approx. 327 mins) Within A Minute: The Making Of Episode III Feature-Length Documentary The Journey Part 1 & 2 And much more... Episode IV: A New Hope bonus disc (approx. 101 mins) Aboard The Death Star Overview Discoveries From Inside: Weapons & The First Lightsaber And much more... Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back bonus disc (approx. 125 mins) George Lucas On Editing The Empire Strikes Back 1979 A Conversation With The Masters (2010) And much more... Episode VI: Return of the Jedi bonus disc (approx. 163 mins) Conversations: The Effects Death Star II Space Battle Overview And much more... Episode VII: The Force Awakens bonus disc (approx. 149 mins) Secrets Of The Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey Blueprint Of A Battle: The Snow Fight And much more... Episode VIII: The Last Jedi bonus disc (approx. 165 mins) The Director and the Jedi Balance of the Force And much more... Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker bonus disc (approx. 157 mins) The Skywalker Legacy Pasaana Pursuit: Creating The Speeder Chase And much more... Extras: Over 26 hours of bonus features, with a bonus disc for each film. Plus exclusive letter from Mark Hamill.

• Barbara - The Complete Series | DVD | (24/10/2011) from £24.99   |  Saving you £15.00 (60.02%)   |  RRP £39.99

  BAFTA-nominated Gwen Taylor is Barbara Liversidge, a blunt-talking, heftily opinionated and occasionally ranting 52-year-old Yorkshirewoman in this hit comedy series. Barbara is the lynchpin of a mildly dysfunctional family that includes Ted, (Porridge, Allo Allo), her cab-driver husband of 35 years and a man who learned long ago to play second fiddle, neurotic daughter Linda and despised son-in-law Martin (Mark Benton); Barbara s nouveau-riche sister Jean (Sherrie Hewson - Coronation Street), is the victim of many a withering look and practised put-down, while son Neil and mother-in-law Queenie also find plenty of ways to test Barbara's dwindling patience... Featuring a guest cast that includes Jean Alexander, Rob Brydon, Helen Atkinson-Wood, Mark Gatiss, Roy Barraclough, Bernard Cribbins and Joanna Van Gyseghem, this set comprises all three series and the pilot episode, screened as part of ITV s Comedy Firsts season in 1995.

• Star Wars : Return Of The Jedi | DVD | (01/06/2015) from £3.48   |  Saving you £16.51 (474.43%)   |  RRP £19.99

  As the Empire prepares to crush the Rebel Alliance with a more powerful Death Star Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) rescues Han Solo (Harrison Ford) from the clutches of crime lord Jabba the Hutt. On the forest moon of Endor the Rebels plot to destroy the Empire’s new weapon with help from a tribe of Ewoks. Luke confronts his father Darth Vader in a fnal climactic duel on the Death Star. In his fnal moments Vader is faced with a momentous choice…with the life of his son and the freedom of the galaxy hanging in the balance.

• Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Complete Box Set | Blu Ray | (20/04/2020) from £79.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga boxset (9 discs) featuring all 9 Saga movies on Blu-ray: Episode I: Phantom Menace The republic of Naboo battles the Nimoudian federation; Darth Vader is a 9 year old boy named Anakin Skywalker, and Obi Wan Kenobi is a brash young Jedi knight. Extras: (1.87:1 Aspect Ratio) Audio Commentary By George Lucas, Rick McCallum, Ben Burtt, Rob Coleman, Dennis Muren, and Scott Squires Archival Commentary By The Cast & Crew Episode II: Attack Of The Clones This is the second installment of the prequels set in a time period prior to that of the original three star war films. Extras: Audio Commentary By George Lucas, Rick McCallum, Ben Burtt, Rob Coleman, Pablo Helman, John Knoll And Ben Snow Archival Audio Commentary By The Cast And Crew Episode III: Revenge Of The Sith In this dark and final instalment of the prequel trilogy, the galaxy, two years into the Clone Wars, is divided between Count Dooku's Confederacy of Independent Systems and the Republic, which is led by Chancellor Palpatine. In the political unrest, Palpatine schemes to end the Jedi order, dissolve the Republic and declare himself Emperor of the Galactic Empire, using his clone army and Sith Warriors to do so. Lured by the power offered to him by Palpatine, Anakin draws closer to the Dark Side. To complicate matters, he and Padme are parents to twins - Luke and Leia. Fearful of Anakin's turn to the Dark Side, Obi-Wan confronts his former student and tries to dissuade him from joining ranks with the Sith. However, Obi-Wan and Anakin face each other in a duel - leaving Anakin wounded and presumed dead. Palpatine seizes the opportunity and takes the injured Jedi under his wing. Using technology to help heal Anakin, Palpatine creates a new and very powerful Sith warrior - Darth Vader. With Vader at his side, Palpatine lays waste to the Jedis and Dooku's army and succeeds in creating the new Empire. Now, Obi-Wan and the last remaining Jedis must rally to save the twins, who have been separated to be raised unaware of each other's existence, and Princess Padme in hopes that someday the next generation will lead a revolution to unseat Darth Vader and the newly crowned Emperor Palpatine. Extras: Audio Commentary By George Lucas, Rick McCallum, Rob Coleman, John Knoll And Roger Guyett Archival Audio Commentary by the Cast and Crew Episode IV: A New Hope A farmboy, a princess and a swahbuckling renegade band together to lead a motley group of rebels and robots against the evil galactic empire in George Lucas's space fantasy. Extras: Audio Commentary by George Lucas, Carrie Fisher, Ben Burtt and Dennis Muren Archival Audio Commentary by the Cast and Crew Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back Second chapter of George's 'Star Wars' Trilogy finds Luke Skywalker training to be a Jedi Knight and Han Solo and Princess Leia eluding Darth Vader. Extras: Audio Commentary By George Lucas, Irvin Kershner, Carrie Fisher, Ben Burtt and Dennis Muren Archival Audio Commentary By The Cast And Crew Episode VI: Return Of The Jedi Luke Skywalker is reunited with his comrades for a final battle with Darth Vader and the evil galactic empire in this third instalment in George Lucas' Star wars saga. Extras: Audio Commentary By George Lucas, Carrie Fisher, Ben Burtt, and Dennis Muren Archival Audio Commentary By The Cast And Crew Episode VII: The Force Awakens Visionary director J.J. Abrams brings to life the motion picture event of a generation. As Kylo Ren and the sinister First Order rise from the ashes of the Empire, Luke Skywalker is missing when the galaxy needs him most. It's up to Rey, a desert scavenger, and Finn, a defecting stormtrooper, to join forces with Han Solo and Chewbacca in a desperate search for the one hope of restoring peace to the galaxy. Extras: Audio Commentary By Director J.J. Abrams Episode VIII: The Last Jedi The Skywalker saga continues as the heroes of The Force Awakens join the galactic legends in an epic adventure that unlocks new mysteries of the Force. Extras: Score-Only Version of the Movie Audio Commentary By Writer/Director Rian Johnson Episode IX: The Rise Of Skywalker Lucasfilm and director J.J. Abrams join forces once again to take viewers on an epic journey to a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the riveting conclusion of the seminal Skywalker saga, where new legends will be born and the final battle for freedom is yet to come.

• Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (Limited Edition, Includes Theatrical Version) | DVD | (11/09/2006) from £14.06   |  Saving you £8.93 (63.51%)   |  RRP £22.99

  Available for a limited time only! Luke Skywalker a young farm boy from Tatooine is thrust into the struggle of the rebel alliance when he meets Obi-Wan Kenobi who has lived for years in seclusion on the desert planet. Obi-Wan begins Luke's Jedi training as Luke joins him on a daring mission to rescue the beautiful rebel leader Princess Leia from the clutches of the evil Empire.

• Star Wars : A New Hope | DVD | (01/06/2015) from £2.95   |  Saving you £17.04 (577.63%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Nearly two decades after the rise of the Empire young farmer Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) meets Obi-Wan Kenobi (Alec Guinness) who has lived for years in seclusion on the desert planet of Tatooine. Obi-Wan begins Luke’s Jedi training telling him of the Rebels’ battle against the Empire and the power known as the Force. Soon Luke Obi-Wan and a charismatic mercenary named Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and his Wookiee sidekick Chewbacca join forces to rescue Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) from the Empire’s massive warship the Death Star controlled by Darth Vader.

• Planet Of The Apes - The Television Series | DVD | (18/08/2003) from £17.05   |  Saving you £-6.81 (N/A%)   |  RRP £10.24

  Set around a dozen years after the 1967 Charlton Heston-starring Oscar winner of the same name, this Planet of the Apes is a 1974 TV spin-off that attempts to recapture the appeal of the original apes films. A second spaceship arrives on the planet, the basic plot being the same as in 67, as two surviving humans go on the run with a renegade chimpanzee, Galen (Roddy McDowell essentially reprising his Cornelius character under another name). The actor provides the strongest lead, while Booth Colman as Zaius (replacing Maurice Evans from the original film), offers fine support. The humans Ron Harper and James Naughton are relatively bland, a buddy duo very much anticipating Starsky and Hutch, while the stories, in which our heroes have a new adventure each week and then move on, fall very much into the formula that dominated earlier shows such as The Fugitive, Star Trek and Alias Smith and Jones. This is a post-apocalyptic world where everyone has perfect hair and make-up. But if the action and effects are limited, at least that gives the stories room to concentrate on some moral debates about the nature of human violence. A show finally hamstrung by the tight limitations of its formula, Planet of the Apes: The Television Series lasted only 14 episodes and was cancelled so abruptly it lacks any resolution. Nevertheless its reappearance offers a welcome chance to reassess it in context with the classic movies it apes. On the DVD: Planet of the Apes: The Television Series is presented on four discs, including all 14 episodes. The sound is good mono and the 4:3 colour picture is excellent considering the show's age. Print damage is minor though occasionally quite noticeable, and there is some fading in a few shots. Otherwise this is the best these shows have ever looked. The only extras are trailers for the movie box set and for Tim Burton's 2001 cinema "reimagining". --Gary S Dalkin

• Star Wars Trilogy (Episodes IV-VI) | DVD | (20/09/2004) from £9.99   |  Saving you £35.00 (350.35%)   |  RRP £44.99

  Four-disc set includes: Episode IV, A New Hope (Special Edition)--with commentary by George Lucas, Ben Burtt, Dennis Muren and Carrie Fisher; Easter egg: credit roll (2 min) Episode V, The Empire Strikes Back (Special Edition)--with commentary by George Lucas, Irvin Kershner, Lawrence Kasdan, Ben Burtt, Dennis Muren and Carrie Fisher; Easter egg: credit roll (2 min) Episode VI, Return of the Jedi (Special Edition)--commentary by George Lucas, Lawrence Kasdan, Ben Burtt, Dennis Muren and Carrie Fisher; Easter egg: credit roll (2 min) Bonus disc: all-new bonus features, including the most comprehensive feature-length documentary ever produced on the Star Wars saga, and never-before-seen footage from the making of all three filmsSubitles (all material across all four discs): English, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish Click here to see detailed information on the special features included on the bonus disc. Amazon.co.uk Review George Lucas's original Star Wars trilogy is a clever synthesis of pop-cultural and mythological references, taking classic fairy-tale themes, adding more than a dash of Arthurian legend, and providing cinematic high adventure inspired as much by Kurosawa's Samurai epics as by Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers. As a result, audiences of all ages can find something to identify with in Luke Skywalker's journey from disaffected teenager dreaming of adventure to Jedi Knight and saviour of the galaxy. He not only rescues a Princess, but discovers she's a close relative. And if there's a lesson to be gleaned from the Skywalker clan, it's that no matter how bad things get in the average dysfunctional family, it's never too late for reconciliation. Originally released in 1977, Star Wars, the first film, was made as a standalone. Perhaps that's why Obi-Wan Kenobi seems a tad inconsistent in his attitude towards his old pupil Anakin Skywalker, and perhaps also why Luke is allowed to develop a guilt-free crush on Princess Leia. Lucas's story, told from the point of view of the two bickering droids (a device taken from Kurosawa's Hidden Fortress), also borrows freely from Errol Flynn's Robin Hood, as does John Williams's seminal Korngold-inspired music score. Thanks in equal part to Leigh Brackett's screenplay and Irvin Kershner's direction The Empire Strikes Back (1980) is the most grown-up instalment in the series. The basic fairy-tale is developed and expanded, with the principal characters experiencing emotional turmoil--blossoming romance, mixed feelings and confused loyalties--amid a very real threat of annihilation as Darth Vader's motivations become chillingly personal. Luke's quasi-Arthurian destiny is complicated still further by the half-truths of his wizardly mentors; and swashbuckler Han Solo finds the past catching up with him, quite literally in the form of bounty hunter Boba Fett. The film is graced by more fabulous landscapes (ice, forest, clouds), more unforgettable new characters (Yoda), more groundbreaking special effects (the asteroid chase), and John Williams's finest score. The difficult third film, 1983's Return of the Jedi, seems schizophrenic in its intentions, hoping to please both the kiddies who bought all the toys and an older audience who appreciated the narrative's epic and mythological strands. The result is a film that splits awkwardly into two. One thread, which might be subtitled "The Redemption of Anakin Skywalker", pursues the story of the Skywalker family to a cathartic conclusion. The other thread, which might be described as "The Care Bears Go to War", attempts to say something profound about primitivism versus technological sophistication, but just gets silly as furry midgets doing Tarzan whoops defeat the Emperor's crack legions. In 1997 Lucas re-released the three original films in digitally remastered "Special Edition" versions, in which many scenes have been restored and enhanced (some would say "unnecessarily tinkered with"). Despite loud and continued criticisms from fans, these Special Editions are now considered definitive, if only by Lucasfilm. --Mark Walker

• Children of God | DVD | (21/03/2011) from £10.78   |  Saving you £5.21 (48.33%)   |  RRP £15.99

  Set on the sun-drenched Bahaman islands Children of God is an award-winning timeless and brave love story. Blond haired blue-eyed Jonny travels to the island of Eleuthera intent on finding some artistic inspiration. After arriving he meets the confident attractive black musician Romeo and it is instantly clear that there is a spark between them. Although Romeo has a fianc he has secretly played with the boys on the side before - but Johnny is not just any boy and soon their relationship becomes far more complex than a simple fling. Struggling to overcome rampant homophobia and anti-gay crusade erupting around them it is going to take more than wishful thinking for their love to last. A beautifully shot captivating romance Children of God paints a universally relevant portrait of desire sexual conflict tolerance and self-acceptance

• Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back | DVD | (24/08/2020) from £4.02   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  The Rebels scatter after the Empire attacks their base on the ice planet Hoth. Han Solo and Princess Leia are pursued by Imperials, while Luke trains with Jedi Master Yoda. Luke battles Darth Vader and learns the shocking truth of his past.

• Children's Film Foundation Collection Volume 2: The Race is On | DVD | (18/02/2013) from £18.75   |  Saving you £1.24 (6.61%)   |  RRP £19.99

  The BFI presents three more classic kids' films from the much loved Children’s Film Foundation. Cult favourite Sammy's Super T-Shirt (1978) - arguably the most sought after gem in the CFF library – finally comes to DVD, accompanied by two other classics from the collection. Sammy dreams of becoming a super athlete, despite his puny build. When his lucky training t-shirt is thrown into a scientist's lab it becomes imbued with 'super strength' power. When Sammy manages to recover the t-shirt he uses his new-found strength to out-run baddies and bullies alike. Soapbox Derby (1957), sees a young Michael Crawford scrapping with a rival South London gang in Battersea, while The Sky-Bike (1967) stars Liam Redmond as an eccentric inventor trying to achieve more than just speed. Special Features: Illustrated booklet