The original BBC radio adventures of Arthur Dent (an ape-descendant whose anger at the apparently inexplicable destruction of his home planet Earth, situated in an obscure corner of the outer spiral arm of the galaxy, is expressed in frequent irritation at friendly automatic doors and vending machines) and his travelling companions, Ford Prefect (an itinerant towel-carrying hitch-hiker originally from a small planet somewhere in the vicinity of Betelgeuse), Zaphod Beeblebrox (the notorious ex-Galactic President and patron of Eccentrica Galumbits, the triple-breasted whore of Eroticon Six) and Marvin the Paranoid Android (who's still suffering from that terrible pain in all the diodes down his left side) proved to be such a success for the BBC that its transition to TV was (almost) inevitable. In 1981 several key members of the radio cast made the move to the small screen. Simon Jones' bewildered Arthur Dent remains the central character, shambling around in his dressing gown (a fact easy to forget on radio); Mark Wing-Davey's Zaphod Beeblebrox is the same as his boastful radio persona, even if the second head utterly fails to convince. Unfortunately, newcomers David Dixon (as Ford Prefect) and the irritating Sandra Dickinson (as Trillian) are no match for their radio predecessors.The problem here is not so much the low-budget look as the script itself, which is lovingly faithful to the radio series in a way that Douglas Adams' novels aren't. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy was a lucid, satirical, occasionally profound, utterly unique comic invention on radio. As such, it has nothing to gain from TV. The script needs no visual elaboration--that's best left to the listener's own imagination. Only the animated renditions of the Guide itself enhance Peter Jones' wonderfully dry narration; otherwise--paradoxically, perhaps--by supplying images the concept is oddly diminished here.On the DVD: A suitably eclectic not to say eccentric collection of extra features makes this a wholly satisfying two-disc set, neatly packaged in a fold-out slipcase. On the second disc there's an hour-long "making of" documentary from 1992 featuring contributions from the cast and crew, including Douglas Adams; and then there's even more in a 20-minute section entitled "Don't Panic!". A fascinating behind-the-scenes peek at filming as the clock runs out on studio time and a look at the recording of the original radio series complete the first part. Then navigate to the "Outer Planets" to find outtakes, a deleted scene, Zaphod's animatronic second head on Tomorrow's World and Peter Jones's witty and shambolic introduction to the first episode, plus more besides. The series itself is presented in standard 4:3 ratio and Dolby stereo. --Mark Walker
Disney's 35th animated classic 'Hercules' is the funniest most imaginative musical adventure yet! Bestowed with superhuman strength a young mortal named Hercules sets out to prove himself a hero in the eyes of his father the great god Zeus. Along with his friends Pegasus a flying horse and Phil a personal trainer Hercules is tricked by the hilarious hotheaded villain Hades who's plotting to take over Mount Olympus! Hercules must now choose between his legendary strength an
Spectacularly stunning...a magical tale of adventure and friendship. Rebecca Mahoney. TVTimes From Magic Light Pictures, Oscar-nominated creators of the hugely successful The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom and Revolting Rhymes. The Snail and the Whale is the story of a tiny snail on the tail of a great big grey-blue humpback whale, and their journey around the globe. Based on the wonderful picture book wrriten by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. A little snail longs to see the world and hitches a lift on the tail of a whale. He shows her the wonders of the natural world - coral caves, ocean depths, distant icebergs and far off lands. She's amazed by it all but begins to feel so small in comparison. When disaster strikes though, Snail proves that everyone, no matter how small, can make a difference in their own special way. A spectacularly animated adventure with the voices of Rob Brydon, Sally Hawkins and Diana Rigg. Extras: Behind the Scenes Animating Water Artwork Gallery
Includes all 3 of the 60th Anniversary Specials, as well as additional extra content. The Star Beast Wild Blue Yonder The Giggle Starring David Tennant as the Fourteenth Doctor and companion Catherine Tate returning as fan-favourite Donna Noble. Guest stars include Neil Patrick-Harris, Yasmin Finney, Aneurin Barnard, Jemma Redgrave and many more. Product Features Exclusive to the 60th Anniversary specials release: Rachel Talalay's Scene Breakdown Chanya Button's Scene Breakdown Tom Kingsley's Scene Breakdown Special Features: The Star Beast Behind The Scenes The Fourteenth Doctor Reveal Wild Blue Yonder Behind The Scenes The Giggle Behind The Scenes The Giggle In-vision Commentary The Star Beast In-vision Commentary David and Catherine's Flashbacks Yasmin Finney Introduces Rose Noble Designing the Fourteenth Doctor Set Tour with Yasmin Finney The Star Beast - Behind The Scenes Trailer Wild Blue Yonder - Behind The Scenes Trailer The Giggle - Behind The Scenes Traile The Cast Introduce the Villains in 'Wild Blue Yonder' Behind The Scenes Fun with David and Catherine Video Diary with David Tennant's Stand-in TARDIS Set Tour with David Tennant and Phil Sims Ruth Madeley Introduces Shirley Bingham Neil Patrick Harris Introduces the Toymaker Becoming the Toymaker 60th Specials Recap with David Tennant
Oscar-nominee Casey Affleck* (Interstellar, Gone Baby Gone) stars as Lee, a man whose spare existence is suddenly ruptured when the death of his brother Joe (Kyle Chandler, Carol, The Wolf of Wall Street) forces him to return to the hometown he abandoned years before. Rocked by contact with his estranged ex-wife (Oscar-nominee** Michelle Williams, My Week With Marilyn) and the revelation that Joe has made him guardian of his teenage son (Lucas Hedges), Lee is forced to face up to painful memories and new-found levels of responsibility as he reconnects with his family. Nominee, Best Actor in a Supporting Role, The Assassination of Jessie James by the Coward Robert Ford, 2008 Nominee, Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role, My Week With Marilyn, 2012
If you've never seen an aviation movie before in your entire life, you'll be blissfully ignorant of the fact that Memphis Belle shamelessly (and yet gloriously) incorporates just about every cliché in the flight-movie handbook. If you're a big fan of aviation films--especially ones about World War II bomber crews--you'll be glad that the genre's clichés have been handled with such professional flair. As it follows the crew of a B-17 bomber on its final and most dangerous mission over Germany, Memphis Belle may be little more than a slick and highly authentic presentation of familiar thrills and characters, but it's a rousing piece of entertainment. Featuring an ensemble cast of fresh faces who've since enjoyed thriving careers (including Billy Zane, Sean Astin, Eric Stoltz, DB Sweeney and Harry Connick Jr.), the movie exists as a fitting tribute to the men who fought and often died in the air over hostile territory. It's the Hollywood version of a 1944 wartime documentary made by legendary director William Wyler (whose daughter served as one of this film's producers), and as such it's a bit contrived and melodramatic. And yet, this exciting movie is almost certain to grab and hold your attention, offering an honourable reminder of the bravery and integrity that were crucial ingredients of any bomber's crew. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com
The complete boxset of The Office: Seasons 1 to 9
Double the fun with the Monster Family 2-Movie Collection! Monster Family Meet the Wishbone family! When an evil witch turns mum Emma into a vampire, dad Frank into Frankenstein's Monster, and kids Fay and Max into a Mummy and a werewolf, they must go on an adventure chasing the witch around the world to return them to their human selves. But when Dracula and his mischievous bats kidnap Emma, the family are thrown apart and forced to find their inner strengths, reunite and reverse the curse that turned them into a MONSTER FAMILY. Monster Family 2: To free Baba Yaga and Renfield from the clutches of Monster Hunter Mila Starr, the Wishbone Family once more transforms into a Vampire, Frankenstein's Monster, a Mummy and a Werewolf. Starring Jason Isaacs, Emily Watson and Nick Frost.
Nativity Rocks! returns to St Bernadette's Primary School as the staff and students work together to win the coveted prize of Christmas Town of the Year' by performing a spectacular rock music-themed nativity. Celia Imrie reprises her role as headmistress Mrs Keen, starring alongside a host of British talent including Simon Lipkin, Daniel Boys, Helen George, Hugh Dennis, Anna Chancellor, Ruth Jones, Meera Syal, Bradley Walsh and Craig Revel Horwood.
All 14 episodes from the fourth series of the relaunched sci-fi adventure drama, starring David Tennant as the latest incarnation of the legendary Time Lord. In this series, the Doctor is joined by new companion Donna Noble (Catherine Tate) as the pair venture through time and space, visiting ancient Pompeii and the planet of the Ood while also meeting the mysterious River Song (Alex Kingston). The episodes are: 'Voyage of the Damned', 'Partners in Crime', 'The Fires of Pompeii', 'Planet of the Ood', 'The Sontaran Stratagem', 'The Poison Sky', 'The Doctor's Daughter', 'The Unicorn and the Wasp', 'Silence in the Library', 'Forest of the Dead', 'Midnight', 'Turn Left', 'The Stolen Earth' and 'Journey's End'.
Experience Hercules Disney's animated classic from the creators of Aladdin and the Little Mermaid on Blu-ray for the first time ever! Nominated for an Academy Award this legendary family favourite is packed with colossal laughs and nonstop adventure. Taken from the gods as a newborn and adopted on earth Hercules is just an awkward pillar of strength trying to fit in. What he wants most is to impress his father Zeus. When Hercules discovers Hades' sinister plot to take over Mount Olympus he goes from zero to hero and with the help of his pals Pegasus and Phil discovers that real strength comes from the heart! Special Features: The Making of Hercules Go the Distance Music Video with Ricky Martin
This delightful family comedy based on the bestselling book by David Walliams (The Boy in the Dress, Gangsta Granny) tells the story of Len and Joe Spud, an impoverished father and son who become instant billionaires when Len invents a new type of toilet roll. Home is now a huge mansion with a celebrity butler, but while 12-year-old Joe has everything money can buy, what he really needs is a friend. With his father obsessed by a high-spending lifestyle and new gold-digging girlfriend, Joe manages to transfer from his expensive private school to the local comprehensive. Hiding his wealth, he is happy and soon making friends. But when Len turns up in a helicopter to deliver his forgotten homework, Joe's secret is out!
This action-packed series brought sci-fi legend Gerry Anderson's '60s Supermarionation classic zooming into the 21st century, this time using the motion capture CGI technique Hypermarionation! New Captain Scarlet's high production values, intelligent storylines and sophisticated characterisations thrilled Anderson devotees and introduced a new generation to Spectrum's indestructible agent and his fight against the terrifying menace of the Mysterons! This massively popular series is available here for the first time in High Definition!
Hilarious comedy starring Jada Pinkett Smith, Queen Latifah, Tiffany Haddish, Regina Hall and Kate Walsh. When four lifelong friends travel to New Orleans for the annual Essence Festival, sisterhoods are rekindled, wild sides are rediscovered, and there's enough dancing, drinking, brawling, and romancing to make the Big Easy blush.
Laurence Fishburne stars as 'The King of Cali,' president of a Californian motorcycle club made up of professional African American men who exchange their suits and ties at night for leather outfits and motorcycle helmets.
Rocketman is an epic musical story about Elton John's breakthrough years. The film follows the fantastical journey of transformation from shy piano prodigy Reginald Dwight into international superstar Elton John. This inspirational story set to Elton John's most beloved songs and performed by star Taron Egerton tells the universally relatable story of how a small-town boy became one of the most iconic figures in pop culture.
24: Live Another Day is a thrilling new event series set to restart the ticking clock on the groundbreaking and Emmy Award-winning drama. Set and shot in London the suspenseful series will once again follow the exploits of agent Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland). Four years ago Jack was a fugitive from justice. Now in exile he is nevertheless willing to risk his life and freedom to avert yet another global disaster.
A self-titled sketch show from the Perrier-nominated comedian. This hilarious series is a menagerie of instantly recognisable characters from the Hollywood actress with an over-enthusiastic penchant for botox to the screaming housewife who hollers every time her toast jumps from the toaster. Characters from everyday life are parodied to the extreme as the talented actress morphs through ages accents and wigs.
For the first time in the history of the universe, the complete Hitcher's Guide to the Galaxy is available in high definition! The cult classic British series from the mind of Douglas Adams is back in this very special edition. Featuring all episodes in full HD and 5.1 audio plus over 5 ½ hours of new and existing bonus material. Unbeknownst to its inhabitants, Earth is to be demolished to make way for an intergalactic highway. Arthur Dent (Simon Jones), an unassuming Englishman, is whisked off the planet to safety by his alien friend Ford Prefect (David Dixon), and launched on a dizzying journey through space and time (with only a towel, and a fish to help them) to discover the meaning of life itself.
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