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• Marilyn Monroe - The Diamond Collection | DVD | (05/08/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £79.99

  Released to mark the 40th anniversary of her death in 1962, The Diamond Collection brings together all of Marilyn Monroe's films for 20th Century Fox. This handsome box set stands as a salutary reminder of the considerable achievements of an actress who still reigns supreme as the greatest screen goddess of them all. The uninitiated might be surprised at the versatility of someone whose legend is founded so much on her image as a sex symbol. In particular, her touching performance as the abused second-rate bar singer Cherie in Bus Stop (1956) is a rounded study of a woman still capable of dreaming when life has done everything to dull her. The box set as a whole offers plenty of evidence that while she certainly specialised in a unique and complex variation on the blonde bombshell stereotype--embodied in her timeless performances as Lorelei Lee (Gentlemen Prefer Blondes) and short-sighted Pola in How to Marry a Millionaire, both 1953--she could certainly diversify. The documentary, Marilyn Monroe: The Final Days, provides a sympathetic take on the troubles and behaviour which led to her being sacked from her final picture, Something's Got to Give. The presentation of the restored footage from that movie is less successful, though, as the glimpses of Monroe's incandescent screen presence, belying her illness and depression, leave a palpable sadness in their wake. Better by far to focus on her earlier work. Whatever the role, her luminous beauty and statuesque figure, combined with an unselfconsciously joyful sexuality and an on-screen vulnerability, were always at their best under the careful guidance of directors like Billy Wilder and Otto Preminger. These qualities continue to give her an enduring appeal. On the DVD: The Diamond Collection has been digitally restored using, for the most part, the original negatives, making this a sumptuous package for any Monroe fan. Niagara and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes are both presented in standard 4:3 ratio but the rest--filmed in Cinemascope and presented here in letterbox format--are certainly better-served by widescreen viewing. The colours, like Monroe, come alive. The sound quality is crisp and Monroe's singing--she had limited but genuine musical talent--has polished up well. Multiple extras include before-and-after restoration comparisons, trailers from various countries, stills and posters, and newsreel footage. Eleven discs of Marilyn in one box, this is a veritable feast indeed. --Piers Ford

• Phineas & Ferb: Daze of Summer | DVD | (15/08/2011) from £6.00   |  Saving you £5.99 (99.83%)   |  RRP £11.99

  Summer fun lasts forever when you're with Phineas and Ferb so pull up a beach chair and get ready to laugh yourself silly with 5 hilarious episodes from the smash-hit Disney XD Original Series. Super-smart and seriously funny stepbrothers Phineas and Ferb come up with unusually exciting ways to spend the lazy crazy daze of summer-like searching for pirate's treasure traveling to Mars building Greek chariots and hosting a medieval jousting tournament! While the guys are cramming each long day with cool friends awesome adventures and totally rocking music their pet platypus Perry (aka Agent P) continues to protect the world from the evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz. And of course their big sis Candace keeps busy texting her friends and trying to bust the bros.

• Ace Ventura Triple | DVD | (11/07/2011) from £15.54   |  Saving you £9.45 (60.81%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Titles Comprise: Ace Ventura Pet Detective: He's the best there is. In fact he's the only one there is! He's Ace Ventura Pet Detective. Jim Carrey is on the case to find the Miami Dolphins' missing mascot and quarterback Dan Marino. He goes eyeball to eyeball with a man-eating shark stakes out the Miami Dolphins and woos and wows the ladies. Whether he's undercover under fire or underwater he's always gets his man..or beast! Ace Ventura When Nature Calls: Africa's the place and Ace is on the case setting out to rescue an animal he loathes - a bat! Jim Carrey returns as Ace the alligator-wrasslin' elephant calling monkeyhining loogie-launching burning coals-crossing disguise-mastering pet detective. If you're ready to laugh like a pack of hyenas if you want more fun than an industrial-sized barrel of monkeys you know what to do: heed the call! Ace Ventura Jnr Pet Detective: I will try to be normal 12-year-old Ace Ventura Jr. promises. That's cool except what's normal for him is finding missing mutts kidnapped kitties or gone gators and creating hilarious chaos every step of the way. Like father like son its in his nature to be a pet defective detective! And when a zoos baby panda is stolen and Aces mom is Suspect #1 our young hero sets out to clear the family name. Its a new generation of family fun and goof-brained comedy panda-monium as Ace Ventura Jr. (Josh Flitter of Nancy Drew and License to Wed) teams with adventurous girl-next-door Laura (Emma Lockhart) and nerdish gizmo-wiz A-Plus (Austin Rogers) to chase down leads and laughs. Ready for fun? Allriiiighty-then. Ace - Ace Jr. is on the case!

• Transformers - Original Series - Vol. 3 | DVD | (10/06/2002) from £3.99   |  Saving you £12.00 (300.75%)   |  RRP £15.99

  The third volume of the original Transformers series comes to DVD! Fire In The Sky The Earth starts to freeze as the Decepticons drain energy at the North Pole. They discover a Transformer Skyfire frozen in the ice and decide to revive him. Skyfire allies himself with the Decepticons due to an old friendship with Starscream but will the scientist in him agree with the evil ways of his new comrades? SOS Dinobots When the Autobots discover dinosaur bones they decide to build three Dinobots - Grimlock Slag and Sludge - to help them in their war against the Decepticons. However the Dinobots prove to be mentally unstable and Optimus Prime orders them to be shut down but only they can mount a rescue bid when several Autobots are captured... Countdown To Extinction The Transformers begin to recover from the aftermath of Cybertron entering the Earth's orbit. Starscream has other ideas and plots to collect energy by exploding the Earth. Only by working together will Megatron and Optimus Prime be able to stop him... A Plague Of Insecticons A new 'breed' of Transformers the Insecticons have formed an alliance with the Decepticons and together they steal oil from a refinery. Rapidly defeated when attempting to intervene the Autobots must act quickly to discover how to defeat this new threat... Heavy Metal War Megatron has created a new machine capable of transferring all the Decepticons power to him. He then challenges Optimus Prime to a decisive duel where the vanquished must leave Earth for good...

• Spookies (Limited Edition) | Blu Ray | (26/04/2021) from £20.79   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  101 Films presents cult 80s horror Spookies (1986), released on Bluray for the first time in the UK, and title 019 on the 101 Films Black Label. Produced by Michael Lee, founder of legendary video distributor VIPCO, the film's tumultuous production history saw original cowriters/directors Brendan Faulkner and Thomas Doran and cowriter/producer Frank M. Farel fired, and Eugenie Joseph brought on board to shoot new scenes and reedit the existing footage. The chaotic and deranged result has gone on to amass an army of devotees in the intervening years, attaining genuine cult status among horror fans. Among the additional content is a new version of featurelength documentary VIPCO: The Untold Story. After their car breaks down, a group of travelers find themselves stranded in a remote part of New England. After taking shelter in a spooky old mansion, complete with a graveyard, they discover a ouija board and decide to spend the night attempting to summon some spirits. But the group soon learns that playing with the forces of black magic isn't fun and games, and it's not long before they're headtohead with all sorts of demonic creatures, shape shifters, and other forms of evil, all of whom are more than happy to pick them off in the most gruesome of ways.

• Black Angel | Blu Ray | (27/01/2020) from £14.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Elegantly directed by Hollywood veteran Roy William Neill (best known for his 11 Sherlock Holmes films starring Basil Rathbone), Black Angel is an underappreciated film noir treasure, adapted from a novel by the acclaimed crime writer Cornell Woolrich (Phantom Lady). When the beautiful singer Mavis Marlowe (Constance Dowling) is slain in her chic apartment, the men in her life become suspects. There is Martin Blair (Dan Duryea, Scarlet Street), her alcoholic musician ex-husband, nursing a broken heart; there is the shady nightclub owner Marko (Peter Lorre, Casablanca, The Maltese Falcon) who has been sneaking around her place, and there is Kirk Bennett (John Phillips), the adulterer who found his mistress s dead body and fled the scene. When Bennett is convicted and sentenced to death, his long-suffering wife Catherine (June Vincent) joins forces with the heartbroken pianist Martin Blair to uncover the truth... Black Angel is a consummate 1940s crime thriller which boats a suspenseful narrative, strong performances and atmospheric, meticulously lit cinematography. Roy William Neill s film is presented here in a sumptuous restoration, with several illuminating new extras. Special Edition Contents: Brand new restoration from original film elements by Arrow Films High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation Uncompressed Mono 1.0 PCM audio soundtrack Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing New audio commentary by the writer and film scholar Alan K. Rode A Fitting End, a new video appreciation of the film by the film historian Neil Sinyard Original trailer Gallery of original stills and promotional materials Reversible sleeve featuring two artwork options FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector's booklet featuring new writing on the film by author Philip Kemp

• The Ginger Tree | DVD | (25/04/2016) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  In 1903, under the gathering storm clouds of the Russo-Japanese War, a young Scotswoman is trapped in a loveless marriage far away from home. Adapted by Oscar-winning Dangerous Liaisons writer Christopher Hampton from Oswald Wynd's novel, The Ginger Tree is a lavish mini-series set in England, Japan and Taiwan. In 1903, Mary MacKenzie (Samantha Bond) joins her aloof diplomat fiancé in Manchuria. She marries him and finds herself in a war zone. Disenchanted with her husband, she finds herself drawn to a Japanese aristocrat, Count Kentaro (Daisuke Ryû). She scandalously becomes pregnant with his child and chooses to travel with her lover to Japan. Little does she know that Count Kentaro is already married, making Mary no more than a ˜concubine'. Even worse, she is mortified to ind she will not be allowed to keep her child. So begins Mary's forty-year saga, during which she strives to carve out a place for herself in Japanese society. Throughout the ordeal, she faces a constant cultural cold shoulder, both as a woman and as a Westerner.

• The Campaign | DVD | (21/01/2013) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £15.99

  When long-term congressman Cam Brady commits a major public gaffe before an upcoming election, some ultra-wealthy CEOs plot to put up a rival candidate and gain influence over their North Carolina district. Their man: naive Marty Huggins.

• Brum - Stunt Bike Rescue | DVD | (14/07/2003) from £19.95   |  Saving you £-6.96 (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Quietly tucked away in a car-collection garage, Brum is only conspicuous by his size. When the owner turns his back at the start of the day however, Brum blazes into action; ready to fight crime and do good deeds in the "big town". TV has tried lots of ideas with cars that think for themselves, but never managed to convey the charm that this series offers. Whether it's thwarting the escape of some naughty bank robbers, or saving a newlywed bride who inadvertently steps on a runaway skateboard, the little car with the big heart is always the perfect gentleman. Each episode sets up a crime to solve or dilemma to resolve, and by way of handy ramps and elevators, Brum is cheerily applauded and waved at by the town's residents. Every so often there's an outburst of song that will unite good guys and bad guys alike, and then there's always the sing-along at the end to look forward to. Warning to parents: expect a look of abject disappointment on the face of the tot who discovers their toy cars won't do any of the tricks on TV. --Paul Tonks

• Spookies | Blu Ray | (14/06/2021) from £23.98   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  101 Films presents cult 80s horror Spookies (1986), released on Blu-ray for the first time in the UK, and title 019 on the 101 Films Black Label. Produced by Michael Lee, founder of legendary video distributor VIPCO, the film's tumultuous production history saw original co-writers/directors Brendan Faulkner and Thomas Doran and co-writer/producer Frank M. Farel fired, and Eugenie Joseph brought on board to shoot new scenes and re-edit the existing footage. The chaotic and deranged result has gone on to amass an army of devotees in the intervening years, attaining genuine cult status among horror fans. Among the additional content is a new version of feature-length documentary VIPCO: The Untold Story. After their car breaks down, a group of travelers find themselves stranded in a remote part of New England. After taking shelter in a spooky old mansion, complete with a graveyard, they discover a Ouija board and decide to spend the night attempting to summon some spirits. But the group soon learns that playing with the forces of black magic isn't fun and games, and it's not long before they're head-to-head with all sorts of demonic creatures, shape shifters, and other forms of evil, all of whom are more than happy to pick them off in the most gruesome of ways. Special Features Audio commentary with FrightFest's Paul McEvoy and filmmaker Sean Hogan Twisted Tale - The Unmaking of Spookies - a feature-length making-of documentary, including a commentary track with documentary co-directors Michael Gingold & Glen Baisley and extensive deleted scenes VIPCO: The Untold Story, a brand new, extended version of the feature length documentary on much-loved UK film distributor VIPCO 2015 Alamo Drafthouse screening introductions with Spookies director Thomas Doran and co-writer/producer Frank M. Farel Archival locations featurette with actor Peter Iasillo Outtakes and bloopers Behind the scenes still gallery Theatrical trailer

• Earwig And The Witch - Limited Collector's Edition | Blu Ray | (27/09/2021) from £17.98   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Growing up in an orphanage in the British countryside, Earwig has no idea that her mother had magical powers. Her life changes dramatically when a strange couple takes her in, and she is forced to live with a selfish witch. As the headstrong young girl sets out to uncover the secrets of her new guardians, she discovers a world of spells and potions, and a mysterious song that may be the key to finding the family she has always wanted. Extras: Feature-Length Storyboards Creating Earwig And The Witch Interviews With Japanese Voice Cast Japanese Trailer & TV Spot UK Theatrical Trailer

• Eddie Murphy Box Set - Trading Places / Coming To America | DVD | (20/10/2003) from £19.94   |  Saving you £0.05 (0.25%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Eddie Murphy's 1988 vehicle Coming to America was probably the point at which his status as a mainstream big-screen comedian finally gelled, following the highly successful 48 Hours pairing with Nick Nolte. Never mind the hackneyed storyline: under John Landis's tight direction, he turns in a star performance (and several brilliant cameos) that is disciplined and extremely funny. Murphy plays an African prince who comes to New York officially to sow his wild oats. Privately, he is seeking a bride he can marry for love rather than one chosen by his parents. With his companion (Arsenio Hall, who pushes Murphy all the way in the comedy stakes), he settles in the borough of Queens and takes a job in a hamburger joint. A succession of hilarious satire-barbed adventures ensue, plus the required romantic conclusion. The script is crammed with ripe one-liners , but "Freeze, you diseased rhinoceros pizzle" has to be the most devastating hold-up line of all time. Film buffs will appreciate a brief appearance by Don Ameche as a down-and-out, but this is Murphy's film and he generates warmth enough to convert the most ambivalent viewer. On the DVD: The only--rather pointless--extra on offer is the original theatrical trailer which adds nothing apart from a rapid recap of the story. But the 1.78:1 anamorphic widescreen presentation (the picture quality is diamond sharp) and Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack recreate the original authentic cinematic experience. The choreography of 1980s pop diva Paula Abdul in the lavish wedding scenes and Nile Rodgers' pounding musical score are the main beneficiaries. --Piers Ford

• Yu-Gi-Oh! Season 3 The Official Third Season (Episodes 98-144) | DVD | (05/10/2015) from £12.49   |  Saving you £27.50 (220.18%)   |  RRP £39.99

  The Battle City Finals rages to its ultimate climax! As Yugi's pals succumb one-by-one to the dreaded magic of the Shadow Realm Yugi and his remaining friends must travel to the ultimate dueling arena for the showdown of the millennium against the nefarious Marik! It's time to duel! However on their journey a mysterious child named Noah kidnaps and traps Yugi and friends in a virtual world! Who is this mysterious Noah and why does he know so much about Kaiba's past? Can Yugi escape from the virtual world in time to stop Marik before his friends are lost forever in the Shadow Realm?

• Everybody Loves Raymond - Series 2 | DVD | (07/04/2005) from £14.99   |  Saving you £26.00 (173.45%)   |  RRP £40.99

  The complete second series of the popular HBO sitcom featuring all 25 episodes over five discs. Stand up comedian Ray Romano stars as Ray Barone a successful sportswriter and devoted husband to Debra who must deal with his brother and his parents who happen to live across the street. Frank and Marie love to meddle with his life while older brother Robert sometimes resents his success. Nevertheless Ray manages to keep a bright outlook and a sense of humour as he balances his f

• 24: Legacy Season 1 | Blu Ray | (24/07/2017) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  The clock ticks again with 24: LEGACY, the next evolution of the Emmy Award- winning 24. From Emmy Award-winning executive producer Howard Gordon (Homeland, 24: Live Another Day). 24: LEGACY chronicles an adrenaline-fueled race against the clock to stop a devastating terrorist attack on United States soil in the same real-time format that has propelled this genre-defining series. Six months ago in Yemen, an elite squad of U.S. Army Rangers, led by Sergeant ERIC CARTER (Corey Hawkins, Straight Outta Compton), killed terrorist leader Sheik Ibrahim Bin-Khalid. But a recent attempt on Carter's own life makes it clear to him that his team has been exposed. To thwart further attacks, Carter enlists REBECCA INGRAM (Miranda Otto, Homeland), who quarterbacked the raid that killed Bin-Khalid. She's a brilliant and ambitious intelligence officer who has stepped down from her post as National Director of CTU to support her husband, SENATOR JOHN DONOVAN (Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Jimmy Smits, NYPD Blue, The West Wing), in his campaign for President of the United States. Together, in this fast-paced thrill ride, Carter and Ingram uncover a sophisticated terrorist network that will force them to ask: Who can we trust? As they battle Bin- Khalid's devotees, they are forced to confront their own identities, families and pasts.

• Bobby Jones - Stroke Of Genius | DVD | (04/04/2005) from £8.97   |  Saving you £11.02 (122.85%)   |  RRP £19.99

  His passion made him a legend.... Robert Tyre Jones Jr. aka ""Bobby Jones"" (Caviezel) rises from complete obscurity to become a golfing legend. Jones overcomes his own fierce temper intense passion and perfectionist tendencies to master the game and win the Grand Slam the U.S. British and Amateur Opens in golf a feat unequaled even today. But it is Jones's style personality and character that separate him from the other professionals in his field. When Jones realizes that hi

• Around the World in 80 Treasures | DVD | (19/05/2008) from £26.98   |  Saving you £3.01 (10.00%)   |  RRP £29.99

  A Grand Tour Of Man's Greatest Creation! Join Dan Cruickshank as he takes a global tour of the most breathtaking treasures man has ever created. Exciting and intrepid intimate and engaging this series explores some of the world's outstanding man-made spectacles. Traversing the globe Cruickshank visits every continent to reveal awe-inspiring temples towers castles ruins monuments and artefacts. From the exquisite castles of Japan to the Nasca line in Peru from Persepolis in Iran to the Palace of Versailles in France this is your chance to share in the expressive beauty of man's creative powers. Episodes Comprise: 1. Peru To Brazil 2. Mexico To America 3. Australia To Cambodia 4. Japan To Chine 5. India To Srilanka 6. Uzbekistan To Syria 7. Jordan To Ethiopia 8. Mali To Egypt 9. Turkey To Germany 10. Bosnia To France And Home

• Pusher Trilogy - Pusher / Pusher II / Pusher III | DVD | (12/06/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Pusher (1996): A small time drug dealer's life goes from bad to worse in a heartbeat as a sure-fire deal turns sour. The film follows Frank as he frantically tries to find a way out and escape his angry drug suppliers. Along the way we see the hopeless desperate and at times extreme decisions forced upon those involved in the Copenhagen underworld.... Pusher II - Blood On My Hands (2004): Tonny is released from prison - again. This time he has his mind set on chang

• Tron - Special Edition | DVD | (14/10/2002) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  A Milestone In The History Of Computer Animation! A masterpiece of breakthrough CGI ingenuity - Disney celebrates the 20th anniversary of Tron - a dazzling film at the flashpoint of a continuing revolution in its genre. Packed with five hours of bonus features including exclusive never-before-seen material this feature-rich collector's edition showcases an epic adventure inside a brave new world where the action is measured in microseconds. When Flynn (Jeff Bridges) hacks int

• The Code: Season 2 | DVD | (07/11/2016) from £16.99   |  Saving you £3.00 (17.66%)   |  RRP £19.99

  All six episodes from the second season of the Australian political crime drama. When two Australians are murdered by militia in West Papua, Internet journalist Ned (Dan Spielman) and his cyber hacker brother Jesse (Ashley Zukerman) are threatened with deportation by the Australian authorities unless they agree to help with the case. Tasked with finding Jan Roth (Anthony LaPaglia), the lone survivor of the militia attack and fugitive founder of an illegal website linked to human trafficking, the brothers soon find themselves in the middle of a complex investigation with potentially far-reaching consequences.