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• Nosferatu | Blu Ray | (18/11/2013) from £12.15   |  Saving you £7.84 (64.53%)   |  RRP £19.99

  An iconic film of the German expressionist cinema and one of the most famous of all silent movies F. W. Murnau's Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror continues to haunt - and indeed terrify - modern audiences with the unshakable power of its images. By teasing a host of occult atmospherics out of dilapidated set-pieces and innocuous real-world locations alike Murnau captured on celluloid the deeply-rooted elements of a waking nightmare and launched the signature Murnau-style that would change cinema history forever. In this first-ever screen adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula a simple real-estate transaction leads an intrepid businessman deep into the superstitious heart of Transylvania. There he encounters the otherworldly Count Orlok - portrayed by the legendary Max Schreck in a performance the very backstory of which has spawned its own mythology - who soon after embarks upon a cross-continental voyage to take up residence in a distant new land... and establish his ambiguous dominion. As to whether the count's campaign against the plague-wracked populace erupts from satanic decree erotic compulsion or the simple impulse of survival - that remains perhaps the greatest mystery of all in this film that's like a blackout... Remade by Werner Herzog in 1979 (and inspiring films as diverse as Abel Ferrara's King of New York and The Addiction and E. Elias Merhige's Shadow of the Vampire) F. W. Murnau's surreal 1922 cine-fable remains the original and landmark entry in the entire global tradition of the horror film. The Masters of Cinema Series is proud to present newly restored on 1080p Blu-ray at long last Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror in its definitive restoration complete with original intertitles and accompanied by the score that played with the film at the time of its initial release. Special Features: Brand new high-definition restoration by Friedrich-Wilhelm-Murnau-Stiftung Two audio commentaries: one newly recorded by film historian David Kalat; the second by historian R. Dixon Smith and critic Brad Stevens The Language of Shadows a 53-minute documentary on Murnau's early years and the filming of Nosferatu New video interview with BFI Film Classics Nosferatu author Kevin Jackson Newly translated English subtitles with original German intertitles More surprises to be revealed closer to release date! PLUS: a 56-page booklet featuring writings and rare imagery

• Agatha Christie's Poirot - The Definitive Collection (Series 1-13) | DVD | (18/11/2013) from £60.29   |  Saving you £-2.30 (N/A%)   |  RRP £57.99

  David Suchet stars as Agatha Christie's enigmatic eccentric and extremely intelligent detective Hercule Poirot. From England to the Mediterranean accompanied by his elegant and trustworthy sidekicks Captain Hastings Chief Inspector Japp and Miss Lemon Poirot pits his wits against a collection of first class deceptions. Includes all 70 episodes plus many extras.

• The Wolverine | DVD | (18/11/2013) from £9.48   |  Saving you £12.50 (166.89%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Based on the celebrated comic book arc, this epic action-adventure takes Wolverine (Hugh Jackman)to modern day Japan. Out of his depth in an unknown world he faces his ultimate nemesis in a life-or-death battle that will leave him forever changed.

• Miranda Hart's Maracattack | DVD | (18/11/2013) from £3.85   |  Saving you £16.14 (419.22%)   |  RRP £19.99

  In this exclusive release Miranda Hart (Miranda call the Midwife) takes her unique brand of comedy and tom-foolery into the world of exercise (yes...really). Miranda’s Maracattack achieves something we all thought was impossible – combining fun and fitness. Presenting...’funness’! Featuring brand new never-seen-before sketches Miranda is joined by friends Patricia Hodge Sarah Hadland and Tom Ellis. Plus there’s an unmissable guest appearance from Kirstie Allsopp. Forget the gym and head for the living room to join Miranda and fitness expert Amelia Watts as they exercise to classic pop tunes from the likes of Kylie Take That and The Monkees. You’ll be having all the fun of a riotous camp cheesy disco whilst creating a healthier fitter you at the same time. So take a firm grasp of your maracas and laugh along with comedy queen Miranda Hart. The workout section of this DVD includes warm-up 20-minute cardio session 5-minute high intensity cardio routine 10-minute strength exercises for arms core legs and bums and an additional relaxation session.

• Agatha Christie's Poirot - Collection 9 | DVD | (18/11/2013) from £12.89   |  Saving you £-1.58 (N/A%)   |  RRP £11.31

  David Suchet stars as Agatha Christie's enigmatic, eccentric and extremely intelligent detective Hercule Poirot. This very special collection features five brand new episodes including Curtain: Poirot's Last Case. DVD Extras 1) Being Poirot Documentary David Suchet embarks on a very personal journey as the man behind the moustache explores Agatha Christie's most enduring character. In this documentary the actor who has played the iconic detective for a quarter of a century takes a poignant trip to discover and reveal the history--and appeal--of his most famous TV creation. Following clues from the books, David travels to Belgium as he attempts to unlock the mystery behind the great detective, discovers what the Belgians think about one of their most famous sons and, back in Britain, allows the cameras to film exclusive footage of his last ever moments playing this most iconic of TV characters. 2) Interview with David Suchet

• Mary Poppins 50th Anniversary Edition | Blu Ray | (18/11/2013) from £7.99   |  Saving you £0.25 (3.13%)   |  RRP £8.24

  A pioneering film within Animation, Musicals and Fantasy, Walt Disney's Mary Poppins is possibly one of the warmest and dearest films ever made. Based on a story by PL Travers we find Julie Andrews on fine form in her debut lead role (for which she would win the "Best Actress" Oscar). She is practically perfectly teamed with Dick Van Dyke as the lovable chimney sweep Burt, whose cockney accent is endearingly inaccurate. Along with a fine supporting cast, where even the child actors hold their own without appearing like stage school wannabes, Poppins and her crew take you on a magical ride through chalk pictures, the roof tops of London and show you that laughter is not always the best medicine (even with a spoon full of sugar) when you can't get down. In total Mary Poppins clocked up five Academy Awards including Best Song and Best Visual Effects and has made it into the staple diet of family viewing across the world. On the DVD: Mary Poppins has certainly cleaned up a treat, restoring her to 1.85:1 widescreen glory and 5.1 Dolby digital sound--which is guaranteed to be music to your ears. The special features are "supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" with the "Sing Along with the Movie" subtitles for all your favourite songs when they appear in the movie and the "I Love to Laugh" game offering Uncle Albert flying high in his parlour once more. "The Movie Magic of Mary Poppins" lets you look behind the scenes at how the magic was done and is fun, informative and easily understandable--pity the same cannot be said about the narrator. "Hollywood goes to a World Premiere" is a warm and amusing reminder about how premieres and stars used to be in 1964. The only disappointment is the lack of commentary--Dick Van Dyke would surely have offered a gem of a cockney voice-over! --Nikki Disney

• The Escape Artist | DVD | (18/11/2013) from £15.94   |  Saving you £4.05 (25.41%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Will Burton is a talented junior barrister of peerless intellect and winning charm who specializes in spiriting people out of tight legal corners. But when his talents acquit the notorious prime suspect in a horrific murder trial that brilliance comes back to bite him with unexpected and chilling results not to mention a shocking twist in the tale.

• Breaking Amish | DVD | (18/11/2013) from £10.99   |  Saving you £9.00 (81.89%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Life on the farm or the Big Apple? The choice is theirs. This is the ultimate fish out of water story: a group of five young Amish/Mennonite men and women will swap the black and white scriptures of their communities for the neon lights of New York City. Their decision to pack up their bags and leave their homes does not come without a hefty price. Family members are forced to shun their own children siblings and grandchildren as they have decided to break the authoritarian codes of their religion to explore a world beyond the limitations of their simple upbringing. Even if they go back they risk being shunned by their community family and friends forever. Will these 'rebellious' Amish/Mennonite members decide to forego Western luxuries and return to their previous lifestyles?

• Invasion of the Body Snatchers | Blu Ray | (18/11/2013) from £14.73   |  Saving you £6.52 (48.40%)   |  RRP £19.99

  In San Francisco everyone can hear Veronica (Alien) Cartwright scream. In the ultimate urban nightmare, to sleep is to die, to be replaced by a soulless alien duplicate. Less a remake of the 1956 classic of the same name, more a fresh vision of Jack Finney's source novel, Invasion of the Body Snatchers is the archetypal story of humans supplanted by unemotional "vegetable pods". A masterstroke is the introduction of SF icon Leonard Nimoy as a very West Coast relationships guru determined to explain everything in terms of urban psychological alienation, and the story does prove more unsettling on the big city's forbidding streets. This is very much an ensemble movie, with outstanding performances from Donald Sutherland and Brooke Adams, and what proved to be the first of several key genre roles for Jeff (The Fly, Jurassic Park, Independence Day) Goldblum. With minimal effects and very little gore, but filled with unnerving camera angles and a underpinned by a chillingly effective score, the film is relentlessly suspenseful, culminating in a sequence of terrifying set-pieces and a truly spine-tingling finale. More resonant with each passing year, the story was reworked in 1993 as Body Snatchers. On the DVD: While the print is more than acceptable there is a loss of detail and some shimmering artefacts in the very dark scenes. The disc is not anamorphically enhanced, which really should be a standard DVD feature. Still, the picture is considerably ahead of VHS and the stereo sound is highly unsettling. An eight-page booklet gives an intelligent overview of all three Body Snatchers movies, and director Phil Kaufman's commentary is packed with information. --Gary S. Dalkin

• Nativity 2 | DVD | (18/11/2013) from £7.05   |  Saving you £-1.06 (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  This Christmas, the pupils of St. Bernadette's are heading to Wales to compete in the National choir contest; 'A song for Christmas'. Under the stars on one magical night the sparkle and shine of Christmas once again comes to life in Nativity 2.

• The Wolverine (Blu-ray + UV Copy) | Blu Ray | (18/11/2013) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  This stand-alone epic-action adventure set in modern day Japan reveals the untold story of Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) the most iconic character from the X-Men universe and evolves the character saga to new levels of depth intensity and visceral action. Out of his depth in an unknown world he will face a host of unexpected and deadly opponents in a life-or-death battle than will leave him forever changed. Vulnerable for the first time and pushed to his physical and emotional limits he confronts not only lethal samurai steel but also his inner struggle against his own immortality emerging more powerful than ever before.

• Eddie Izzard: Force Majeure (Live 2013) | DVD | (18/11/2013) from £4.12   |  Saving you £15.87 (385.19%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Eddie Izzard returns to celebrate his 25 years in stand-up with his most extensive comedy tour ever and best Live DVD yet Force Majeure - Live. Filmed during his mammoth 2013 tour around 27 countries Force Majeure - Live is Eddie's brand new live show that reconfirms why Eddie is considered a 'comic genius'.

• Vicious - Series 1 | DVD | (18/11/2013) from £11.98   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Vicious is the brand new studio sitcom starring Ian McKellen (The Lord of the Rings) and Derek Jacobi (The King's Speech), joined by Frances de la Tour (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows) and Iwan Rheon (Game of Thrones). Vicious tells the story of partners Freddie (Ian McKellen) and Stuart (Derek Jacobi), two men who have lived together in a small central London flat for nearly 50 years. Constantly picking each other apart and holding on to petty slights for decades, we can still see that underneath all their vicious co-dependent fighting they have a deep love for each other. Into their world steps a young man, Ash (Iwan Rheon), as their new upstairs neighbour. Joining Freddie and Stuart is feisty best friend Violet (Frances de la Tour), young at heart and with a deliciously dry sense of humour. Special Features: The Making of Vicious Interviews with the cast, producers and writer DVD Promo

• Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler (Live 2013) | DVD | (18/11/2013) from £8.85   |  Saving you £11.14 (125.88%)   |  RRP £19.99

  After receiving rave reviews in Australia New Zealand and the UK Bill Bailey brings 'Qualmpeddler' to the Hammersmith Apollo London. A brilliant mix of stand-up stories music and old-fashioned wit distilled from his own extraordinary experiences and reactions to the modern world he looks at Cut-Price Shark Diving The Hiding Skills of Dentists A Theory of Cognitive Dissonance and Internet Shopping Mandarin Ambiguity Religious Dubstep and Fashioning Replacement Hamsters. All in all vintage Bill Bailey with trademark musical mash-ups multi-lingual riffs films songs philosophizing and silliness on a grand scale...plus one amazing owl.

• Micky Flanagan: Back in the Game Live | DVD | (18/11/2013) from £3.84   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Micky's sell-out Back In The Game tour was the biggest comedy event of 2013 playing to over half a million people across the UK and Ireland. Recorded live at London's Hackney Empire, join one of the nation's best-loved comedians performing to his home crowd in this hilarious brand new DVD packed full of guaranteed laughter. The celebrated comic has an adept ability to charm his audience with tales of middle age, marriage and making sausage sandwiches. Micky has firmly established himself as a superstar comedian earning rave reviews (Flanagan is the man of the moment, comedy's meteoric success The Telegraph), and winning over the hearts and homes of the Great British public proving he's not only back in the game but he's well and truly on top of it!

• The Wolverine (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + UV Copy) | Blu Ray | (18/11/2013) from £14.99   |  Saving you £15.00 (100.07%)   |  RRP £29.99

  This stand-alone epic-action adventure set in modern day Japan reveals the untold story of Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) the most iconic character from the X-Men universe and evolves the character saga to new levels of depth intensity and visceral action. Out of his depth in an unknown world he will face a host of unexpected and deadly opponents in a life-or-death battle than will leave him forever changed. Vulnerable for the first time and pushed to his physical and emotional limits he confronts not only lethal samurai steel but also his inner struggle against his own immortality emerging more powerful than ever before.

• Threads (1984) | DVD | (18/11/2013) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £13.99

  United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2.4 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Mono ), English ( Subtitles ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Originally produced by the BBC, Threads is a shattering speculative tale the onset of World War III, and the horrors of the post-apocalyptic society that struggles for survival. The film takes place in the ruins of Sheffield, a British working class town. Despite the fact that the world seems to be falling apart all around them, a young couple (Karen Meagher, Reece Meagher) intend to go ahead with their upcoming wedding. As the date draws near, however, simmering international tensions soon erupt into global thermonuclear war. In the devastation that follows, the apocalyptic erosion of society sends mankind hurtling back hundreds of years into an age where famine, strife, pestilence, and death wash over the land like an unrelenting flood of venomous bile. The central theme of the film seems to be that the adage 'Life Goes On' just isn't good enough in a world doomed to a slow death by radiation. Without resorting to shock or sensationalism, this one makes The Day After and Testament look like kids' stuff. Though not picked up by any of the major American networks, Threads was widely distributed in the US through the auspices of cable mogul Ted Turner. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: BAFTA Awards, ...Threads

• Streets of Fire | Blu Ray | (18/11/2013) from £15.85   |  Saving you £2.14 (13.50%)   |  RRP £17.99

  Walter Hill's classic highly stylized 'rock and roll fable' has gained a huge cult following since its original 1984 release and with its backdrop of rain-drenched neon-lit streets is one of the most visually iconic films of the decade. Big time rock singer Ellen Aim is playing her hometown when she's grabbed from the stage by local bike gang The Bombers led by menacing Raven. Tom Cody a tough ex-soldier and Ellen's ex-boyfriend returns home to get her back and he's ready to take on the whole gang. Special Features: 'Rumble on the Lot': Walter Hill's 'Streets of Fire' Revisited - A New Feature Length Documentary Featuring Interviews with Walter Hill Michael Pare Amy Madigan and James Allen. Original Electronic Press Kit: Rock and Roll Fable Exaggerated Realism Choreographing the Crowd Creating the Costumes From the Ground Up Personality Profile Featurette Teaser Trailer On Air Promos Music Videos: Tonight is What it Means to be Young I Can Dream About You

• Once Upon A Time - Season 2 | DVD | (18/11/2013) from £11.68   |  Saving you £19.31 (165.33%)   |  RRP £30.99

  The curse is broken magic has arrived and there's no telling what - or who - will be unleashed! Now the exiled fairy tale characters must grapple with a flood of awakened memories as they come to grips with their new 'reality.' Old loyalties will be tested new heroes will emerge and vengeful villains will wreak havoc. Amidst the backdrop of previously unexplored lands and a newly magical Storybrooke love and sacrifice will set the stage for the ultimate battle between good and evil. Special Features: Audio Commentary: View Broken With Commentary by Actors Ginnifer Goodwin and Josh Dallas View Queen of Hearts With Commentary by Co-Creators and Executive Producers Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz and Actor Lana Parrilla View Manhattan With Commentary by Co-Creators and Executive Producers Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz and Actor Robert Carlyle View Welcome to Storybrooke With Commentary by Writers Ian Goldberg and Andrew Chambliss View And Straight On 'Til Morning With Commentary by Co-Executive Producer David H. Goodman and Actor Colin O'Donoghue Featurette: Good Morning Storybrooke Wake up with Storybrooke's favourite morning show Sincerely Hook The Style of Storytelling Our building character series continues as we look into the development of Storybrooke's favourite Pirate Killian Jones aka Captain Hook Girl Power A high impact look at all of the girls on Once Upon A Time who kick-ass in whatever world they are in Gag Reel: Fairest Bloopers of Them All

• The Moaning of Life | DVD | (18/11/2013) from £4.04   |  Saving you £15.95 (394.80%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Now Karl's turned 40 and has officially hit middle age it's time for him to re-assess his life. He's not married he doesn't have kids he's got a job where he's known as an 'idiot' and he's known for being miserable. He's classic 'mid-life crisis' material. As Karl attempts to put his life in order he'll be dispatched around the world on a crash course to find out how other cultures deal with life's big questions. The ups and downs of Karl's experiences will be contrasted against the beautiful geography of the countries he visits captured on HD with stunning aerial photography.