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• The Abyss | DVD | (05/07/2004) from £8.25   |  Saving you £9.74 (118.06%)   |  RRP £17.99

  Academy Award winning director and master storyteller James Cameron journeys back to the site of his greatest inspiration -- the legendary wreck of the Titanic.

• Battleground | DVD | (31/05/2004) from £5.56   |  Saving you £8.43 (151.62%)   |  RRP £13.99

  Director William Wellman (The Big Heat) offered up this 1949 treatment of the Battle of the Bulge, which won Oscars for best screenplay and best cinematography. The film concentrates on the camaraderie and the divisions between the troops as they prepare for the big offensive. Told in a taut narrative, the men of the 101st, led by Van Johnson, wait out the winter in the Ardennes forest to confront the German army in what would be the last major offensive of World War II. The men are demoralised and trapped, with no hope of support from the Allies as they are forced to band together and defend their position. A classically assembled war drama that nevertheless manages to be both engrossing and entertaining, Battleground is a mainstay of the genre. --Robert Lane

• Bewitched - Season 2 | DVD | (06/02/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £34.99

  Elizabeth Montgomery stars as Samantha Stephens a pretty typical America housewife who just happens to be a witch in this beloved comedy classic. Episodes Comprise: 1. Alias Darrin Stephens 2. A Very Special Delivery 3. We're In For A Bad Spell 4. My Grandson The Warlock 5. The Joker Is A Card 6. Take Two Aspirin 7. Trick Or Treat 8. The Very Informal Dress 9. And Then I Wrote 10. Junior Executive 11. Aunt Clara's Old Flame 12. A Strange Little Visitor 13. My Boss The Teddy

• Vikings - Seasons 1-4 | DVD | (07/08/2017) from £46.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Journey to an ancient world of exploration, betrayal and high-stakes power struggles with the first four seasons of Vikings. Although Norse warrior brothers Ragnar and Rollo begin as allies on and off the battlefield, jealousy and ambition pit them against one another. Determined to leave a legacy to his own sons, the restless Ragnar engages in conquests, sometimes amidst shame and defeat. All the while, two women he has loved Aslaug and Lagertha feud, each hoping to one day rule the land. With its fascinating plot twists, searing emotion and spectacular effects, this breathtaking series continues to conquer viewers across the globe!

• Vikings - Seasons 1-4 | Blu Ray | (07/08/2017) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £54.77

  Journey to an ancient world of exploration, betrayal and high-stakes power struggles with the first four seasons of Vikings. Although Norse warrior brothers Ragnar and Rollo begin as allies on and off the battlefield, jealousy and ambition pit them against one another. Determined to leave a legacy to his own sons, the restless Ragnar engages in conquests, sometimes amidst shame and defeat. All the while, two women he has loved Aslaug and Lagertha feud, each hoping to one day rule the land. With its fascinating plot twists, searing emotion and spectacular effects, this breathtaking series continues to conquer viewers across the globe!

• For The Boys | DVD | (07/06/2004) from £13.14   |  Saving you £2.84 (27.98%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Bette Midler poured her heart and soul into For the Boys, the story of a pair of entertainers who repeatedly took time from their careers to entertain US troops at war, from World War II to Vietnam--and it sank like a stone at the box office. Granted, it's corny and emotionally over the top. It is the tale of an unlikely team of singer and comedian (played by Midler and James Caan), who are brought together for a reunion show in their dotage. As they nervously anticipate seeing each other for the first time in years, they are flooded with memories of their earlier days as a hot show-biz couple whose own troubles always took second place to their patriotic urge to buoy the boys in uniform. Some say this was a veiled film version of the Martha Raye story; Midler gives it her all and Caan isn't bad. But director Mark Rydell lays on the schmaltz so thickly at times that it overpowers the tougher material. --Marshall Fine, Amazon.com

• Cats and Dogs 3: Paws Unite! | DVD | (08/02/2021) from £3.93   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  It's been ten years since the creation of the Great Truce, an elaborate joint-species surveillance system designed and monitored by cats and dogs to keep the peace when conflicts arise. But when a tech-savvy villain hacks into wireless networks to use frequencies only heard by cats and dogs, he manipulates them into conflict and the worldwide battle between cats and dogs is BACK ON. Now, a team of inexperienced and untested agents will have to use their old-school animal instincts to restore order and peace between cats and dogs everywhere.

• The Abyss | DVD | (26/02/2001) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £3.99

  James Cameron's 1989 aquatic epic The Abyss was, quite literally, a watershed in the annals of filmmaking: not only was it the first (and only) movie to be shot almost entirely underwater, in the largest tank ever used for a movie set, and to use live dialogue from specially designed headsets, it also pushed forward the boundaries of computer animation in one gigantic leap. The famous water tentacle sequence is now regarded as the defining moment when CGI came of age; ironically perhaps, its very success has ensured that the punishing realism of the setting, which is the best thing about the movie, is likely never to be attempted again. But the impressive technical aspects aside, is the movie any good? Granted it contains any number of striking moments, from forcing a rat to breathe liquid (it really works, apparently) to resurrecting a drowned Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio. But the story is a slim one for the running time, especially in the extended Special Edition version which plays almost half an hour longer than the theatrical cut and contains a completely excised subplot featuring much too much heavy-handed moralising: "How all the world can stop fighting and learn to get along with each other", by James Cameron esq. All you need is love, apparently. Here is one rare example of the theatrical cut being preferable to the director's. Now, if only he had cut the love story from Titanic too On the DVD: The Abyss Special Edition two-disc set has plenty of neat extra features, but is let down a little by the non-anamorphic 2.35:1 letterboxed picture. Sound, on the other hand, is vivid THX mastered Dolby 5.1. Happily, the first disc contains both the original theatrical cut and the extended special-edition version. There's a reasonably informative though inevitably rather dry text-only commentary. The principal extra on Disc 2 is a 60-minute documentary, "Under Pressure", with retrospective interviews in which cast and crew detail the extraordinary challenges involved in making the film, and more than one near-death experience. In addition there's the complete screenplay, various different pieces on the effects sequences, storyboards, artwork, DVD-ROM features--in short, plenty to keep even jaded DVD enthusiasts amused for hours. The menu interfaces for both discs are a treat and the set comes with a good 12-page booklet. --Mark Walker

• Bewitched - Season 1 | DVD | (01/08/2005) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £34.99

  Elizabeth Montgomery stars as Samantha Stephens a pretty typical America housewife who just happens to be a witch in this beloved comedy classic. Included in this magical DVD collection is the Emmy Award-winning series entire first season; 36 episodes (originally in black and white here colourised for DVD) that introduce one of the funniest ensemble casts in TV history. Dick York as Samantha's mortal husband Darin Agnes Moorehead as his witch of a mother-in-law Endora. Alice Pea

• Graduation Day | DVD | (13/10/2014) from £16.16   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

• The Abyss (Special Edition) | DVD | (08/02/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Academy Award winning director and master storyteller James Cameron journeys back to the site of his greatest inspiration -- the legendary wreck of the Titanic.

• Broadway Melody Of 1940 | DVD | (03/04/2006) from £8.81   |  Saving you £7.18 (81.50%)   |  RRP £15.99

  The class of the Broadway Melody series with the burnished talents of Astaire and Murphy and the timeless tunes of Cole Porter. The plot never the point of these exercises pits two dancers in a friendly rivalry for the attentions of Powell. This was the only screen appearance together of Astaire and Powell and it makes you wish for more. Also features a fifteen year old Judy Garland.

• The Count Yorga Collection | Blu Ray | (24/10/2022) from £38.59   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  RESTORED! REJUVENATED! REBORN! By the end of the 1960s the boom in Old World gothic horror had begun to wane in the face of present day terrors like the Vietnam war. In response, American filmmakers brought horror out of the past and into the present, and the classic movie monsters packed their bags and headed for the New World. Count Yorga, Vampire was among the first to successfully transpose the classic vampire, cloak and all, to a modern day setting as the Count played unforgettably by Robert Quarry arrives in the United States and settles in a Southern California mansion with his mysterious brides. A drive-in favourite from the moment it was released, a sequel soon followed. The Return of Count Yorga ups the ante and sees the sardonic Count on the streets of San Francisco, his sights set on an orphanage as a potential source of sustenance. Director Bob Kelljan (Scream Blacula Scream) delivers a one-two punch of classic cult cinema mixing chills, thrills, style, and suspense with a knowing wit that revels in the genre trappings. Presented in all new restorations by Arrow Films from new scans of the original camera negative, The Count Yorga Collection is a full blooded feast to die for! Product Features Brand new 2K restorations by Arrow Films of Count Yorga, Vampire and The Return of Count Yorga from new 4K scans of the original 35mm camera negatives High Definition Blu-Ray (1080p) presentations of both films Original lossless mono audio Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing Illustrated perfect bound collector's book featuring new writing by film critic Kat Ellinger and horror author Stephen Laws, plus archive contributions by critic Frank Collins and filmmaker Tim Sullivan Limited edition packaging with reversible sleeves featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Heather Vaughan Fold-out double-sided posters for both films featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Heather Vaughan Twelve double-sided, postcard-sized lobby card reproduction artcards Reproduction pressbook for Count Yorga, Vampire DISC ONE COUNT YORGA, VAMPIRE Brand new audio commentary by film critic Tim Lucas Archival audio commentary by film critics David Del Valle & C. Courtney Joyner The Count in California, a brand new appreciation by Heather Drain and Chris O'Neill I Remember Yorga, a brand new interview with Frank Darabont in which the award-winning filmmaker talks about his love for Count Yorga, Vampire A Vampire in L.A., a brand new interview with actor Michael Murphy Fangirl Radio Tribute to Robert Quarry, an archival episode featuring host Jessica Dwyer in conversation with Tim Sullivan filmmaker, Yorga fan and friend of Robert Quarry Theatrical trailer Radio spots Image galleries DISC TWO THE RETURN OF COUNT YORGA Brand new audio commentary by film critic Stephen R. Bissette Archival audio commentary by David Del Valle & C. Courtney Joyner The Count and the Counterculture, a brand new interview with film critic Maitland McDonagh Chamber-music of Horrors, a brand new interview with David Huckvale about the scores for both films Archival interview with film critic Kim Newman Theatrical trailer Radio spots Image gallery

• Walk East on Beacon (Standard Edition) | Blu Ray | (25/03/2024) from £13.98   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  G-men weed out communist spies in the Cold War classic Walk East on Beacon, starring George Murphy (Border Incident), Finlay Currie (Bunny Lake Is Missing), Karel Štěpánek (Affair in Trinidad), and Virginia Gilmore (Western Union). When it emerges that Eastern Bloc countries have received information regarding a top secret 'space weapons' programme, federal agent Belden (Murphy) and his team must martial all the latest technology - including wiretaps and video recording - to prevent Professor Kafer (Currie) from being kidnapped. Directed by Alfred L Werker (The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes), inspired by the real-life case of Soviet spies Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, and loosely based on FBI boss J Edgar Hoover's own accounts of that case, Walk East on Beacon is a riveting account of the 'crime of the century'. Product Features High Definition remaster Original mono audio Audio commentary with In a Lonely Street: Film Noir, Genre, Masculinity author and academic Frank Krutnik (2021, 69 mins) The March of Time: 'G-Men Combat Saboteurs' (1941, 21 mins): documentary short from the famed newsreel series created by Walk East on Beacon! producer Louis de Rochemont The March of Time: 'G-Men at War' (1942, 20 mins): documentary short from the newsreel series, focusing on the efforts of the FBI to apprehend spies and fifth columnists Commotion on the Ocean (1956, 17 mins): the Three Stooges once again find themselves mixed-up with a foreign spy ring and smuggling top secret materials in this 'Fake Shemp' reversion of Dunked in the Deep Image gallery: publicity and promotional material New and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing

• Hollywood Musicals Of The 40's | DVD | (01/09/2000) from £9.47   |  Saving you £-3.48 (N/A%)   |  RRP £5.99

  In the 1940s America was just emerging from The Great Depression. War engulfed half the world and the future looked uncertain. The Hollywood musical had the recipe to make things better. With the Hollywood musical people still believed that dreams really do come true. Glamour spread across the screen. In glorious colour and even in black and white the screen glittered. Join the biggest stars as we celebrate the great musicals of the 1940s when Hollywood put its best feet forw

• Graduation Day | Blu Ray | (13/10/2014) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Taut suspense heart-stopping shocks and mystery are all awaiting in Graduation Day. It's just weeks before high school graduation and members of the track team are being mysteriously and gruesomely murdered one at a time. When the teams star runner Laura Ramstead falls dead at the end of a championship meet her sister Anne (Patch MacKenzie) comes to town and a series of grisly murders begins. Is Anne responsible? Or is it coach Michaels (Christopher George) who has been fired because of Laura's death? Perhaps it's the campus policeman who is disliked because of his overzealous drug investigations. Or is it Laura's boyfriend Kevin (E. Danny Murphy) who can't reconcile himself to Laura's death? You won't want to see this one alone! Special Features: Region Free Special introduction to the film by Lloyd Kaufman President of Troma Entertainment! Screem Queen Linnea Quigley Interview Tromatic Filmmaking Classroom: The Arm Rip Trailers Booklet Notes by Calum Waddell

• Dangerfield - Series 2 | DVD | (15/05/2006) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £24.99

  Recently widowed and bringing up two teenage children local general practitioner and forensic surgeon Dr. Paul Dangerfield is a morose and brooding man dedicated to his profession sometimes at the cost of his personal relationships. Episodes Comprise: 1.Down By The Riverside 2.Death In Custody 3.Dem Bones 4.Dr. Stevens' Stalker 5.The Dead Businessman 6.The Call Girl 7.The Body In The Quarry 8.SAS Death 9.The Unfaithful Husband 10.The Norfolk Holiday: Part 1 11.The Norfolk H

• Stephen Sondheim - The Birthday Concert | DVD | (21/03/2011) from £19.75   |  Saving you £-4.76 (N/A%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Tracklist: 1. America - West Side Story 2. Something's Coming - West Side Story 3. We're Gonna Be All Right - Do I Hear A Waltz? 4. Don't Laugh - Hot Spot 5. Johanna - Sweeney Todd 6. You're Gonna Love Tomorrow / Love Will See Us Through - Follies 7. Too Many Mornings - Follies 8. The Road You Didn't Take - Follies 9. It Takes Two - Into The Woods 10. Growing Up - Merrily We Roll Along 11. Finishing The Hat - Sunday In The Park With George 12. Move On - Sunday In The Park With George 13. Pretty Women - Sweeney Todd 14. A Little Priest - Sweeney Todd 15. Theme From Reds (With Pas De Deux) 16. So Many People - Saturday Night 17. Beautiful Girls - Follies 18. The Ladies Who Lunch - Company 19. Losing My Mind - Follies 20. The Glamorous Life - A Little Night Music 21. Could I Leave You? - Follies 22. Not A Day Goes By - Merrily We Roll Along 23. I'm Still Here - Follies 24. Sunday - Sunday In The Park With George

• Step Lively/Higher And Higher | DVD | (07/05/2007) from £12.13   |  Saving you £0.86 (6.60%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Higher And Higher (Dir. Tim Whelan 1943): Formerly rich Mr. Drake is broke...with his household staff's wages seven months in arrears. Conniving valet Mike O'Brien hatches a scheme to pass off scullery maid Millie as Drake's debutante daughter and net a rich husband for the benefit of all. But all kinds of complications romantic and otherwise intervene... Step Lively (Dir. Tim Whelan 1944): Gordon Miller is rehearsing a musical comedy in the penthouse suite of Gribble's hotel...on credit. The mounting bill is driving Gribble frantic. Chaos increases when playwright Glen Russell whose dramatic play he thinks Miller is producing arrives. But it turns out Russell can sing like Sinatra and Miller has leading lady Christine turn on the charm. Can Miller's crazed machinations save the show?

• Broken Blossoms | DVD | (16/10/2001) from £26.98   |  Saving you £-6.99 (N/A%)   |  RRP £19.99

  A Chinese man visits London in the hope that he can bring the message of Buddha to others. He falls in love with the daughter of a prize fighter and cares for her when she is beaten. Their friendship is to prove fateful... Silent with the original 1919 orchestral score by Louis F. Gottschalk.