Who says armed robbery can't be civilised? Charismatic thief Bobby Comfort (Marsters) escapes from prison clears himself of all charges and returns to a new life he finds unsatisfying. Although he is devoted to his wife and daughter his old life comes calling both figuratively and literally in the form of ideas man Sammy Nalo (Cassini). With the help of Bobby's old partner they begin robbing swanky New York hotels while Comfort's second cousin and bumbling cop Phil P
The Green Devils were the 'fallschirmjaeger' (paratrooper) arm of the Luftwaffe and were to see extensive service in both air-dropped and ground roles through to the war's end in 1945. However by 1942 fated by Hitler's judgement that the days of large paratrooper operations had already passed the Green Devils were to see out the rest of the war serving primarily as elite ground troops. This programme shows their operations in North Africa through to East Prussia and the borders of Germany in 1944-45 as well as in the theatres of Italy and Normandy. It also includes operations by paratroopers in the East where they are seen taking on Soviet T-34s using `Panzerschreck' anti-tank weapons and on the borders of Germany in the opening months of 1945.
Thrown together to join George Cowley's new C15 organisation....Hard men no patience nor time for subtleties. Charged with combating terrorists criminals and corruption wherever they find it. Capable of using any means necessary. The only people they can trust are themselves... Stopover: An old colleague of George Cowley's offers some vital information but only in exchange for his safekeeping. A dangerous game ensues with Bodie and Doyle used as pawns in which no one is safe... Runner: Members of a terrorist group seek to depose their leader with some inadvertent CI5 assistance. Yet is this violent campaign all it appears or is there another more personal motive which involves Doyle?
Gang tapes paints a violent and shocking portrayal of the Gangster lifestyle with stunning performances from a cast of virtual unknowns many of whom being real life LA Gangbangers. Experiencing the rise of 14 year old Lil' Lonzo to moral corruption as an 'East Side Riders' Gangsta wannabe to create an uncompromising look into the grim reality of growing up on the mean streets of Central Los Angeles.
The Ultimate Fighting Tribute to Martial Arts Legend Bruce Lee. From Ng See Yuen the legendary producer of Snake in the Eagle's Shadow and Drunken Master this non-stop martial arts showcase is a dynamic tribute to Bruce Lee and the Game of Death phenomenon. Travelling to Japan to investigate the mysterious murder of his brother Bobby Lo (Tong Lung) discovers a secret trail which leads to the mysterious Tower of Death. A forbidden fortress buried hundreds of feet under the earth its deadly secret is guarded by elite warriors each championing a different style of combat. To bring his brother's killer to justice and discover the Tower's secret Lo must first run the gauntlet of death from which no-one has ever returned alive! Taking over three years to complete Game of Death 2 is choreographed by Yuen Woo-ping action-director of The Matrix and Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon and features the formidable kicking skills of legendary Korean Tae-kwon-do master Hwang Jang Lee (Drunken Master). Special Features: Feature-length Audio-commentary with Bey Logan and co-star Roy Horan Trailer Gallery (including original theatrical trailer with rare deleted footage from Enter the Dragon) Biography Showcase Production Photo Gallery Deleted Footage Archive Interview Gallery with Roy Horan and Korean kicking expert Casanova Wongallery
Desperate to avenge the ruthless murder of her family a young woman learns the visually stunning wildcat style of Kung Fu to defeat a vicious tyrannical mob.
Chicago detective Robert Malone is back this time bending the rules in Manilla. His wallet is stolen at the airport and his pursuit of the pickpocket leads him to a gang of terrorists and spies. He teams up with Interpol agent Kevin McCall to bring down the bad guys.
Inspired by Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. A beautiful young stem-cell researcher (Tiffany Shepis) joins a secret research group attempting to develop a stem-cell based universal healing serum. Despite opposition from the project leaders she quickly develops a serum that can bring the dead back to life - but with horrific results. Distraught Elizabeth tries to leave the project but the project's financier (Ed Lauter) orders Marcus to hold the research team captive until their research is complete. When one of the project's security guards is murdered and then re-animated the team must contend with a man who at first is like a child but quickly becomes something much much more...
From the Jules Verne classic a hi-tech drilling rig must rescue a research team trapped deep below the Earth's surface. There they discover an exotic world - rich with spectacular flora and fantastical creatures.
The German Luftwaffe entered World War II in September 1939 employing as its main day fighter the Messerschmitt Bf-109 one of the classic fighter aircraft designs of all time. When war broke out it was already riding high on a reputation derived from its successful blooding in the Spanish Civil War.1941 saw the introduction of the Focke Wolf Fw-190 over the English Channel. Its superiority over the Spitfire Mk. V saw it rapidly become the Luftwaffe fighter arm's 'second iron' and was to play a major role in the widening conflict from 1941 onwards. This programme covers the operations of the Bf-109 in its role on all fronts to 1942 and the early missions by the Fw-190 over France and the English Channel.
He's the world's largest athlete a true ring titan reminiscent of Andre The Giant and one of the dominant forces in the history of WWE. He displays a unique blend of awe-inspiring power a devastating punch and occasionally a surprising sense of humour. Now for the first time ever viewers can learn the true story behind the man in The Big Show: A Giant's World. Big Show shares the struggle of growing up with acromegaly and how it led him to a career in sports entertainment; first with WCW as The Giant where he battled ring icons Hulk Hogan Nature Boy Ric Flair and Sting before making the leap to WWE where he battled Stone cold Steve Austin Undertaker The Rock Triple H Brock Lesnar and even boxing sensation Floyd Money Mayweather at WrestleMania XXIV. See the other side of this feared competitor as his impact begins to be felt in Hollywood in addition to the ring.
Ultraviolet: Milla Jovovich (Resident Evil The Fifth Element) Cameron Bright (X-Men 3) Nick Chinlund (The Legend of Zorro) and William Fichtner (The Longest Yard) star in this story of a woman caught in a futuristic civil war between the government and a subculture of disease modified humans in whom speed strength and intelligence are magnified. In the film she must fend off the human government to protect a young boy who has been marked for death. Serenity: Can't stop the signal... Beloved television cult director Joss Whedon (Buffy The Vampire Slayer Angel) makes a spectacular first foray onto the big screen with Serenity the cinematic adaptation of his wildly popular but short-lived sci-fi series Firefly. A mix of space western comedy and drama Serenity follows captain Malcolm ""Mal"" Reynolds (Nathan Fillion) and his ragtag crew as they trade their way around the edges of civilized society. Of particular interest are two passengers they take on Simon and River Tam (Sean Maher and Summer Glau) a brother and his telepathic sister on the run from the corrupt governing Alliance. As notorious former members of the anti-Alliance opposition Mal and his crew make it difficult for Simon and River to stay hidden. Everything goes completely awry when a government assassin is sent to retrieve River. As Mal is forced to choose between his close-knit crew and the brother and sister newcomers it becomes apparent that River harbors both a dangerous secret and astounding fighting powers and Mal decides that discovering the truth about what she knows might just be worth his time. Many of the film's action sequences revolve around Summer Glau's martial arts skills in her portrayal of River. Glau prepared for her role with Hong Kong stuntwoman Ming Lu as well as stunt coordinators Chad Stahelski and Hiro Koda and as a result performed nearly all the stuntwork herself. In addition to the stellar stunts realistic graphics and an often haunting score the film's actors display a rare chemistry that brings viewers both into their lives and into a possible version of humanity's future. Resident Evil 2: Milla Jovovich returns as Alice one of only two survivors of the contained biochemical disaster in the first Resident Evil. This film begins where the first film left off with Alice in the heart of the ravaged and deadly Raccoon City. She has been subjected to biogenetic experimentation by the vast Umbrella Corporation and become genetically altered with super-human strengths senses and dexterity. These skills and more will be needed if anyone is to remain alive.
A genre-splicing journey into the darkest depths of the soul. The Harsh Light of Day is a new British vampire-themed horror, with a story of revenge and loss at its heart. Shot on a micro-budget on location in Dorset, England it is the feature debut from writer/director Oliver S Milburn.Daniel Shergold (Dan Richardson), a writer on the occult, is a happily married man until the day his wife is murdered, and he is left paralysed in a brutal, seemingly random attack, by a group of masked intruders. When the police are unable to find the perpetrators, Daniel is left in a pit of bitterness and anger. Desperately seeking vengeance, Daniel is brought to the attention of a mysterious stranger who changes everything. He offers Daniel something he hadn't dared hope for, something that shouldn't even be possible. He will help him walk, help him search, help him find vengeance - and it soon becomes clear that his wife's murder wasn't entirely without purpose. All this, but at one hell of a price...
Titles Comprise:Robin Hood: Russell Crowe stars as the legendary figure known by generations as Robin Hood, whose exploits have endured in popular mythology and ignited the imagination of those who share his spirit of adventure and righteousness. In 13th century England, Robin and his band of marauders confront corruption in a local village and lead an uprising against the crown that will forever alter the balance of world power. And whether thief or hero, one man from humble beginnings will become an eternal symbol of freedom for his people.The film chronicles the life of an expert archer, previously interested only in self-preservation, from his service in King Richard's army against the French. Upon Richard's death, Robin travels to Nottingham, a town suffering from the corruption of a despotic sheriff and crippling taxation, where he falls for the spirited widow Lady Marion (Cate Blanchett), a woman sceptical of the identity and motivations of this crusaderfrom the forest. Hoping to earn the hand of Maid Marian and salvage the village, Robin assenbles a gang whose lethal mercanary skills are matched only by its appetite for life. Together, they begin preying on the indulgent upper class to correct injustices under the sheriff.With their country weakened from decades of war, embattled from the ineffective rule of the new king and vulnerable to insurgencies from within and threats from afar, Robin and his men heed a call to ever greater adventure. This unlikeliest of heroes and his allies set off to protect their country from slipping into bloody civil war and return to glory to England once more. Gladiator: The great Roman General Maximus (Russell Crowe - LA Confidential) has once again led the legions to victory on the battlefield. The war won, Maximus dreams of home, wanting only to return to his wife and son; however, the dying Emperor Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) has one more duty for the general - to assume the mantle of his power.Jealous of Maximus' favour with the Emperor, the heir to the throne, Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix Walk The Line), orders his execution - and that of his family. Barely escaping death, Maximus is forced into slavery and trained as a gladiator in the arena where his fame grows.Now he has come to Rome, intent on avenging the murder of his wife and son by killing the new emperor; Commodus...Spartacus: Stanley Kubrick's film tells the tale of Spartacus, the bold gladiator slave and Virinia, the woman who believed in his cause. Challenged by the power-hungry General Crassus, Spartacus is forced to face his convictions and the power of Imperial Rome at its glorious height. A classic, inspirational true account of one man's struggle for freedom, Spartacus combines history with spectacle to recreate a moving drama of love and commitment.
Ten Dead Men, a violent, hard edged British revenge story that will blow you away!Betrayed repaying an old blood debt and left for dead, former gun for hire Ryan returns to enact a violent, bloody revenge on the ten men who killed his wife and forced him back into a life he thought he'd left behind years ago. Ten men took away his life. Now ten men will pay.
Kung Fu stars Bruce Liang and Jason Pai Piao lead a group of highly skilled fighters known as the Ten Tigers - real life heroes who roamed China during the last century.
The Apocalypse Is Now! Get ready for an all-out assault on the senses as the key creative talents behind Patlabor 2 & Bubblegum Crisis join forces with the producers of the Mobile Suit Gundam saga for the ultimate animated epic! The flames of war explode in the Middle East as two shadow forces unleash monstrous new weapons of mass destruction! But in a world in which giant robots are real the most dangerous weapon of all lies buried within a human mind. Yushiro the fourth son of the mysterious and powerful Gowa family finds himself at the center of events that will change the future of mankind forever! Nothing can prepare the human race for what is about to be unleashed in Gasaraki! . Episodes: On The Ancient Stage Of Stone Opening Movement Tantric Circle Mirage.
Soviet spies disguised as Middle Eastern terrorists hold the entire world hostage by threatening to annihilate a large portion of the planet's oil supply. With no-one else to turn to the US government enlists its best intelligence officer simply known as 'The Soldier'...
Marvel Comics presents a second big-screen version of The Punisher, with this action-packed adaptation from screenwriter-turned-director Jonathan Hensleigh. Frank Castle (Tom Jane) is a retired F.B.I. agent spurred into action after the merciless slaying of his wife, father, and son. Adopting the superhero guise of The Punisher, Castle aims to wreak vengeance for his dead family by tracking down the culprits responsible for their demise. All clues point to Howard Saint (John Travolta...
Captain Chris Hanson has recruited an over-the-hill deep-sea diver a claustrophobic inventor and a troop of beautiful Polynesian pearl divers to plunder the sunken wreck of the Arianna. But their mission seems doomed even before they leave the dock! The local government orders Hanson to transport 30 criminals to a prison on a nearby island. As they sail towards the treasure they encounter strange lights on the horizon bizarre sounds from the darkness intense heat and thousands of dead fish littering the ocean surface. Are they bad omens or merely freaks of nature?
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