Assassin's Creed - Oscar nominee Michael Fassbender stars in this big-screen action-adventure, based on the wildly popular gaming phenomenon. Fassbender plays Callum Lynch, who experiences the life of his 15th century ancestor through a technology that unlocks his genetic memories. Callum discovers he once belonged to a secret society of assassins and amasses lethal skills to take on the oppressive Templars. Kingsman - Based upon the acclaimed comic book and directed by Matthew Vaughn (Kick Ass, X-Men First Class), the film tells the story of The Kingsman; a super-secret spy organization that recruits an unrefined but promising street kid into his agency's ultra-competitive training program just as a global threat emerges from a twisted tech genius Prometheus - After scientists Elizabeth Shaw (Noomi Rapace, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) and Charlie Holloway (Logan Marshall-Green, Devil) discover mysterious cave drawings that point to the origins of mankind, they soon find themselves aboard the spaceship Prometheus, sponsored by Weyland Industries and on a journey to uncover the secrets of humanity. Overseen by the imperious Meredith Vickers (Charlize Theron, Snow White and the Huntsman), looked after by the android David (Michael Fassbender, X-Men: First Class), and backed up by a team of scientists, Shaw and Holloway arrive on the isolated moon LV-223 to discover an abandoned alien spaceship and the truth that not all is as it seems... The Martian - During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. Millions of miles away, NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring the Martian home, while his crewmates concurrently plot a daring, if not impossible rescue mission. As these stories of incredible bravery unfold, the world comes together to root for Watney's safe return. Based on a best-selling novel, and helmed by master director Ridley Scott, THE MARTIAN features a star studded cast that includes Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Kate Mara, Michael Pena, Jeff Daniels, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Donald Glover.
Overflowing with warmth and charm Greyfriars Bobby celebrates the powerful bond between man and a kind and loving animal. Based on Eleanor Atkinson's immortal children's book - Walt Disney presents the remarkable true story of one of Scotland's most beloved and celebrated heroes - a terrier named Bobby. The enduring friendship forged between a tenderhearted shepherd known simply as Old Jock and his devoted dog cannot be broken - even by the kindly old man's death. Set in bustling Victorian Edinburgh and the breathtaking Scottish countryside Greyfriars Bobby is a sensitive tale of uncommon loyalty and affection that is certain to delight and inspire one and all!
The Shadow War has ended leaving hundreds of civilisations devastated by the conflict. It is up to the ISA with the help of the Rangers to rebuild what the great war destroyed and to maintain peace among the worlds of the ISA. The Legend of the Rangers pilot movie deals with the Ranger crew of the Liandra a semi-organic ship based on Minbari technology. The Rangers encounter a previously unknown alien race called the Hand whose lethal power is far greater than any force previou
Ealing Studios comedy set in the Scottish isles. Hollywood's Paul Douglas plays Marshall, an American businessman who becomes involved with The Maggie, a rundown old shipping vessel captained by the taciturn skipper (Alex Mackenzie), when he is trying to find a way to convey his luggage to a remote island. It doesn't take Marshall long to realise that the skipper and his crew have pulled a fast one on him - but what can he do to stop them?
Further investigations with garrulous detective Frost (David Jason)... Includes: Line Of Fire Benefit Of The Doubt and Mistaken Identity.
Cheated out of his rightful inheritance after being kidnapped young David Balfour joins forces with daring adventurer Alan Breck Stewart and together they flee across the Highlands to evade the King's redcoat forces...
In the second series of Monarch Of The Glen Archie attempts to turn the crumbling financially overstretched Glenbogle Estate into a profitable business which will support his family and benefit the local community. He has to contend with his ever-interfering father (Richard Briers) a complicated love life as well as the pressure of the arrival on a hoarde of bankers from the estate's financial backers.
'Monarch Of The Glen' is the story of an extraordinary family in an extraordinary place. Archie MacDonald is the young Laird of Glenbogle a 40 000 acre estate in the Scottish Highlands. He and Lexie return home after their round the world honeymoon however Archie is restless. After years of financial struggle Glenbogle is finally solvent and Archie needs a new challenge. He finds the prospect of a job in New York very tempting and Lexie is horrified that he would even consider such
Based on the Highland novels by Compton Mackenzie Monarch of The Glen follows the fortunes of Archie MacDonald (Alastair Mackenzie) who is carving out a life for himself as a restauranteur in London when he is summoned home to the Scottish Highlands after his father The Laird of Glenbogle (Richard Briers) is injured in an accident.
The Glenbogle Estate remains in financial trouble and Bank sends their representative Stella Moon to oversee its day-to-day management. Stella is shocked by the extravagant lifestyle of the Glenbogle inhabitants and introduces fierce cutbacks. These involve laying off staff and giving the dogs to the neighbours. Finally Stella relents and the dogs return to Glenbogle and eventually everything gets back to normal. EVeryone is working towards the re-opening of the estate to the public
A fantastic box set featuring a quartet of beauties from Ealing Studios. Includes: 1. Whisky Galore (Dir. Alexander Mackendrick 1949) 2. Champagne Charlie (Dir. Alberto Cavalcanti 1944) 3. The Maggie (Dir. Alexander Mackendrick 1954) 4. It Always Rains on Sunday (Dir. Robert Hamer 1947)
Duncan gets his chance to become a laird for the day to play out the white lies that he has told his pen-pal and Hector's shady friend has to foil the police with strategic decoys to aid his escape. When Stella tries to sabotage the Midsummer Ball in an effort to delay her departure Lexie redeems the situation and Archie realises she is his true love. But will the path of this true love be a smooth one?
Ealing Studios comedy set in the Scottish isles. Hollywood's Paul Douglas plays Marshall, an American businessman who becomes involved with The Maggie, a rundown old shipping vessel captained by the taciturn skipper (Alex Mackenzie), when he is trying to find a way to convey his luggage to a remote island. It doesn't take Marshall long to realise that the skipper and his crew have pulled a fast one on him - but what can he do to stop them?
An American businessman in Scotland is conned into shipping a valuable load of cargo to a Scottish island via a coal powered boat...
Return to Glenbogle to see the trials and tribulations that go on in the most breathtaking of surroundings. Molly returns from Africa to try to put Hector's untimely death behind her and Archie has a new vision for the Estate - wolves! Lexie is forced to choose her future :- cook or Laird's wife.
Return to Glenbogle to see the trials and tribulations that go on on the most breathtaking of surroundings. Molly returns from Africa to try to put Hector's untimely death behind her and Archie has a new vision for the Estate - wolves! Lexie is forced to choose her future :- cook or Laird's wife.
This collection features four classic British films from the Ealing studio. Whisky Galore: The Scottish islanders of Todday by-pass war time rationing and delight in smuggling cases of their favourite tipple from a wrecked ship. Basil Radford stars as the teetotal English official who is totally unable to comprehend the significance of whisky to the islanders. Marvellously detailed and well played it firmly established the richest Ealing vein with the common theme of a small group triumphing over a more powerful opponent. Champagne Charlie: Tommy Trinder gives one of the very best performances of his career in this lively musical comedy about the career of music hall star George Leybourne - better known to one and all as Champagne Charlie. It Always Rains on Sunday: Rose Sandigate used to be engaged to local bad-boy Tommy Swann but he found himself locked up and thrown in Dartmoor prison. Rose eventually marries George a sedate but gentle man. However Tommy has escaped from Dartmoor and needs Rose's help... The Maggie: It looks as if the 'Maggie' an old and decrepit puffer boat is destined for the scrap-yard. That is until an American shipping company accidentally awards the puffer boat a valuable contract. When the mistake is discovered the head of the company himself decides to put things right. Calvin B. Marshall is a first rate hustler but the puffer crew outsmart him at every turn to keep their contract.
Titles Include: Saints & Sinners: When company lawyer Richard Flett is found shot to death the Taggart team investigate the dead man's business dealings in order to find the culprit. Suspicion soon falls on Flett's business partner who is discovered having an affair with the lawyer's widow but time becomes of the essence when he too is found murdered and it looks like the killer may strike again. Puppet On A String: The team are called to a hospital where a doctor has been attacked by an assailant carrying a lethal syringe of drugs. The doctor is adamant that one of his colleagues is responsible but the man has a cast iron alibi and it becomes clear that the two men are arch rivals. The situation is further complicated when the victim's wife is seen in conversation with a known hit-man. The Wages Of Sin: A taxi driver is found dead in his cab outside the premises of a jeweller - who denies all knowledge of him. The investigation uncovers a trail which leads to a local big-league criminal a cache of diamonds another murder and a politician running for the Scottish Parliament who is being funded by drug money. The Ties That Bind: DCI Matt Burke's professional life is left hanging in the balance when the body of a librarian is found behind the wheel of his car in the Clyde after an apparent hit and run. The detectives are baffled - it appears that the victim had been tied up and was already dead before the car hit the water. In Camera: DI Robbie Ross is in trouble when he discovers the body of a young man in a house along with his lady friend. However there's more trouble on the horizon when his past troubles come back to haunt him whilst trying to solve the death of the young man and subsequent deaths but what do they relate to and is the past of DI Robbie Ross actually linked to the present killings?
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