The first series of The Osbournes is a hilarious fly-on-the-wall documentary concerning the day-to-day domestic misadventures of Ozzy Osbourne (former frontman of Black Sabbath), his relatively sensible wife Sharon and their kids Jack and Kelly. Having made his millions and been to rock & roll hell and back, Ozzy seems content nowadays to put his feet up in the sofa of the kitchen of his palatial Beverly Hills abode. However, a host of problems--including poorly toilet-trained domestic pets, noisy neighbours, his continuing obligations as an ageing metal superstar, his inability to operate the state-of-the-art telly and his ever-quarrelsome kids flapping fractiously about the place--forbid him a moment of peace. This real-life sitcom fodder has led many to describe the Osbourne family as "dysfunctional"--however, despite the generous helpings of expletives with which the series is garnished, like The Simpsons, they're actually a loving and stable family unit underneath it all. The series isn't perfect--the stylised MTV treatment is occasionally obtrusive and more Ozzy and less of the career-hungry teen brats would be welcome. Still, it's a gloriously refreshing change from the usual bland evasiveness of celebrity profiles. On the DVD: The Osbournes boasts a welter of wittily packaged special features. These include a commentary track ("Aww, look at Kelly, being nice! Can't we have that Kelly back?"), an "Ozzy translator" (English subtitles) for the benefit of those bamboozled by his Brummy accent and "Ozzy's Ten Commandments" delivered impromptu by the great man, tidied up into biblical-speak in the subtitles ("Thou shall cling tight to the moneybelt of thy father"). Although Sharon declares that she's "worried about the oranges" on the DVD, she needn't be. Given that this is a transfer from video, it looks clean and pristine, necessarily so in that it enhances the colourful, almost cartoon air of the series. Sound wise, there are no problems either, despite the competing setbacks of thick accents, background music, "voices off" and barking. Everything is picked up, from offhand grunted remarks to ear-splitting tantrums. --David Stubbs
A hijinks romantic comedy about next-door neighbours who find themselves in a very strange place: each other's bodies.
Everybody's favourite dysfunctional family - Ozzy Sharon Kelly and Jack - is back for a second season of reality that's even wilder than the first! As the always unpredictable Osbournes again open their doors to MTV's cameras the result is episodes of unscripted insanity!
Everybody's favourite dysfunctional family - Ozzy Sharon Kelly and Jack - is back for a second season of reality that's even wilder than the first! As the always unpredictable Osbournes again open their doors to MTV's cameras the result is episodes of unscripted insanity!
Meet Will & Grace. Grace is a sassy and smart interior designer Will is a gorgeous and supercool lawyer. They're both looking for love and they're made for each other in every way except for one thing - Grace is straight Will is gay. Their lives are complicated even further by their outrageous friends Karen and Jack. This DVD box set comprises all the episodes from the gut-bustingly funny sixth season. Episodes comprise: 1. Dames At Sea 2. Last Ex To Brooklyn 3. Home
The modern-day Addams Family returns for a second season of their landmark reality sitcom in The Osbournes. Overexposure quickly wore out the Osbournes' welcome, but the season opener, "What Goes Up", is a reminder of the surreal circus that was their lightning-in-a-bottle 15 minutes of fame. Ozzy and Sharon attend the White House Correspondents' dinner, where Ozzy rates a mention by the president and receives a thundering ovation. Daughter Kelly performs "Papa Don't Preach" at the MTV Music Awards. And son Jack is thrilled that McDonald's has brought back the McRib. The next episode, "Must Come Down", is the reality check, in which Sharon is diagnosed with colon cancer. But the family quickly gets back "to what they usually do", which is drive each other (and anyone who crosses them) crazy. Jack takes special delight in tormenting trespassing tourists by turning the sprinklers on them. When Kelly brings home her first serious boyfriend, a rock singer, it's to her mortified horror that Sharon questions him about his obscene nickname. The season does comes to a poignant end with a lavish New Year's party during which Ozzy and Sharon renew their vows, and ends with Ozzy passed out on the couch (just like their first honeymoon, Sharon sardonically observes). Of course, there is reality and there is reality. Though not dealt with onscreen, it has since been reported that Jack has undergone rehab for a substance abuse problem, a tragic family legacy. This puts something of a damper on watching the "wacky" antics. But as with the first season, The Osbournes is fun to visit, with cameos by, among others, Natalie Portman, Mandy Moore, P Diddy, and Marilyn Manson adding to the cachet. But thank god you don't live there. As with the first year, this two-disc package contains such inspired extras as a translator that provides subtitles for the addled Ozzy's profanity-laced dialogue. --Donald Liebenson
The most talked about TV show of 2005 now brings you The X Factor: The Greatest Auditions Ever exclusively on DVD. Millions of TV viewers have watched the UK's biggest ever talent search on Saturday nights to find the Nation's brightest singing talents. Now it's your chance to relive all the best and worst moments from the X Factor auditions. In the summer of 2005 75 000 contestants from all over the UK came face to face with three of the most powerful people in the music industry - Simon Cowell Sharon Osbourn and Louis Walsh. They decided the fate of each auditionee whether talented talentless or downright bonkers. Watch as the judges argue between themselves about who is good enough to go through to the next round relive Simon's most outrageous comments and rejections and see for the first time exclusive unseen footage of the contestants and judges. The Greatest Auditions Ever relives the highs and lows with clips that made you both laugh and cry. Who can forget such characters as Justin or should we say Justine the Vicky Pollard look-a-like from Total Eclipse and you'll find out if Della ever got to sing another song. If all this isn't enough let's take a trip down memory lane to the very first series of X Factor. See all the best and the worst auditions from the chicken plucker's rendition of the Bee Gee's 'Tragedy' to the Leeds rapper and his version of 'Eminem's Stan'. All these and many more on The X Factor: The Greatest Auditions. So without further ado' It's Chico time!
Crammed full of unforgettable moments this TV must-have takes you on an incredible journey through the much loved audition round; including heart warming emotional and often hysterical highlights from the kick off of the series. Not only does it offer the chance to see stars emerge as the finalists sing their hearts out again to impress the judges but also includes the most memorable moments from some of the series' most colourful characters. Best of all The X Factor revealed includes exclusive unseen footage from the exciting first round - absolutely unmissable!
It's official! The X Factor is the UK's favourite talent show as it won the coveted The Most Popular Talent Show award at the National Television Awards Show. Now the UK's hottest TV talent show is coming to interactive DVD. This exciting X Factor and music trivia quiz uses footage from all four fantastic X Factor series and the game gives you the chance to be a judge and test your own music mogul credentials. Hosted by gorgeous Xtra Factor presenter Fearne Cotton The X Factor Interactive DVD Game will thrill the millions of X Factor fans nationwide.
The prince of darkness lets us into his home in this outrageous candid and often bizarre insight into his life and relationship with Sharon. Learn about Sharon's first impressions of Ozzy how they met and their unique views on marriage and celebrities. *Please note: this is not the MTV show but a separate documentary.
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