When his partner is killed by whale-fearing fisherman, Namu the killer whale goes into a period of mourning. He finds a friend in marine biologist Hank Donner (Robert Lansing), who realises that despite Namu's vicious reputation he is a gentle, sensitive creature. But with the local fisherman still bent on tracking Namu down and killing him, Donner must work with local widow Kate Rand (Lee Meriwether) and her young daughter to keep the whale's presence a secret.
Governments multinational corporations and religious organisations have secretly wielded tremendous power by holding back critical data or spreading misinformation to further their own aims. This programme exposes the almost inconceivable stories of deceit conspiracy sanctioned piracy and scientific knowledge hidden from the world for far too long. Up for Sale On October 4 1957 the Soviets launch the legendary orbiter Sputnik ushering in the Space Age. In 1998 the Russian Federation launches the first stage of the space station Freedom. While at first glance it seems that little has changed closer scrutiny reveals that billions of American dollars are being funnelled to Russia to secure its participation in the space station partnership. Described by the elite of NASA as a foreign aid project for the Russians the principal purpose of the program may be to abate the mass exodus of Russian rocket scientists to unfriendly nations interested in developing weapons of mass destruction. Heavy Watergate: the War Against Cold Fusion On March 23 1989 respected chemists Dr. Stanley Pons and Dr. Martin Fleishman make an announcement that rocks the world of science. Heavy water readily available in the ocean is used in tabletop experiments that yield enormous amounts of heat energy. Appropriately named cold fusion this purported breakthrough challenges many basic scientific concepts. In response a group of powerful physicists heavily reliant upon government funding for their hot fusion research level an unprecedented smear campaign against Pons Fleishman and the entire field of cold fusion science. Was their discovery of fire from water too good to be true? Or was it the discovery of the millennium?
Ronald Howard takes up the mantle of the super sleuth in 4 classic episodes from 1954.
Donnie Darko - Director's Cut: October 1988 and small town USA is about to witness the end of the world. It's home to Donnie Darko a brilliant but troubled teenager plagued by terrifying visions of which he alone holds the key to the meaning. With his class mate and soul mate Gretchen and a mysterious ex teacher Grandma Death he must unravel the strange occurrences infecting his school his home and his life before a horrifying spectre known only as ""Frank"" can pull Donnie over the edge of his sanity. (Dir. Richard Kelly 2001) Easy Riders Raging Bulls: How the sex drugs and rock 'n' roll generation saved Hollywood. This searing documentary traces the highs and lows the scandals and celebrations the tragedies and the triumphs that shaped this phenomenal period in cinema history. Adapted from Peter Biskind's literary phenomenon the book that blew the lid off both Hollywood and the lives of the infamous celebrated movie makers who came to be known as the 'movie brats'. Contains never before seen fotage shot by the legendary film makers themselves from parties premieres and film sets. Packed with clips from such seminal movies as 'Bonnie And Clyde' 'Jaws' 'The Deer Hunter' 'Star Wars' 'Easy Rider' 'Taxi Driver' 'Shampoo' and 'Chinatown' and featuring all-new interviews with Dennis Hopper Roger Corman Cybil Shepherd Richard Dreyfuss and Peter Fonda. (Dir. Kenneth Bowser 2003) Overnight: There's more than one way to shoot yourself in Hollywood! Alternately hilarious and horrifying Overnight chronicles one man's misadventures of making a Hollywood movie. It starts out as a rags to riches story as Troy Duffy a Boston-bred bartender sells his first screenplay for The Boondock Saints. The deal includes a directing gig for Duffy a soundtrack gig for his band and at one point there's even an offer to purchase the bar he works at. Duffy uses his newfound good fortune as fuel to mistreat his associates friends and even his own brother. With his overwhelming arrogance he burns every bridge possible in both the music and film industries. Soon his calls go unreturned the studio drops the film and the picture ends up going into production with half the original budget. Duffy's rise and subsequent fall from Hollywood grace is something you won't believe unless you see it for yourself. (Dir. Tony Montana & Mark Brian Smith 2003)
A rare chance to uncover the secrets behind the incredible success of one of motorcycle racing's biggest stars. This film never previously available on DVD follows the progress of a team of young riders through the gruelling development programme run by World Champion Kenny Roberts at his dedicated training camp. Packed with excellent action footage personal contributions from Roberts expert advice on racing from Roberts and fellow Grand Prix star Randy Mamola. This film offers viewers a chance to discover the philosophy and teaching methods of a true legend of the racetrack the secrets which have helped guide more riders to success including Wayne Rainey.
Greatly expand and develop your blues touch taste tone and 'tude by learning cool new songs that you can play today! Go to the heart of great touch and tone through exercises and songs that reinforce: - Pick technique preparation pressure release - Perfect intonation - Dozens of great blues touch techniques - Hammer on licks - Pull-off and slurs runs - Slides and string-skipping riffs - Great melody playing - Ways of getting the most from a melody line - Developing a solo
One week from the elections The President of the United States stages his own kidnap by terrorists in a bid to ensure his second term in office. However things don't go exactly to plan... In the tradition of Die Hard!
When an arrogant prince is cursed to become a Beast, the only way to break the spell is to love and be loved in return. But who could ever learn to love a Beast? After he imprisons Belle, a bookworm who dreams of life outside her provincial village, he sees her as difficult and stubborn while she views him as a monster. But the two soon taste the bitter-sweetness of finding you can change and learning you were wrong.
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The Ninja's way is the only way to survive.... Two rival gangs the Furious Fox and the Black Eagle are fighting to establish domination of the territory of Great Shanghai. Only one force can put an end to this....
...And Mother Makes Three was an early hit for BAFTA-winning comedienne Wendy Craig (Butterflies Not in Front of the Children) showcasing her talents as a harassed slightly dotty young widow doing her best to bring up two rather challenging sons. This complete fourth series originally screened in 1973 finds Sally wondering if love really is better the second time around...
When five friends discover the old Marquez Academy they have enterded a mysterious world of terror a world where the line between reality and the supernatural is blurred... In this remote setting there exists a macabre world of ancient and terrifying rituals carried out to perpetuate evil and spread it to the living. A man searching for a missing relative is their only lifeline. He stubbornly tries to uncover the mystery of the 'chosen ones'... Together they must survive and
The first pairing of legendary Western director John Ford (six-time Oscar -winner whose credits include Stagecoach The Searchers and The Quiet Man) with star Jimmy Stewart Two Rode Together is a taut suspenseful story of two lawmen who invade Comanche Indian territory to rescue the white captives of the tribe. As in all of his seven previous Westerns Jimmy Stewart rode his lucky horse and wore his lucky sweat-stained Stetson (against the wishes of Ford who complained ""N
Award-winning director Richard Butchins has achieved a stunning landmark in documentary filmmaking. The Last American Freak Show' explores the shocking world of people choosing to exploit their disabilities in order to be seen as performers in control of their own lives rather than be perceived as victims these amazing residents-of-the-road sing dance spit fire and party heavily taking fierce joy out of life. At first Richard a disabled filmmaker has a dim view of this. A massive 3000-mile odyssey from Portland Oregon to Austin Texas in an old school bus run on stolen cooking oil helps change his mind but maybe not for the better. You will never regret watching this fascinating journey. Shouldn't we all run away and join the circus? Could you survive it?
Ninja Dragon: Set in Great Shanghai - two rival gangs the Furious Fox and the Black Eagle are fighting to establish domination in the territory. Only one force can stop the remorseless killings: the Ninja Dragon! Ninja Squad: The Ninja Empire is at stake as the supreme Ninja master and his disciple confront Ivan the Red a power-hungry Ninja. When the police fail to help the young disciple must reveal his amazing fighting ability to save his sister and avenge his mother's murder. The master must face Ivan the Red in a final gruelling duel to determine the fate of the Ninja Empire.
On remote Isla Nuba entrepreneur John Hammond (Richard Attenborough) has built the ultimate theme-park, populated by genetically engineered dinosaurs painstakingly reconstructed from DNA extracted from prehistoric amber... and, of course, frogs! Adapted from Michael Crichton's novel, Steven Spielberg's classic blockbuster became a cultural and commercial phenomenon thanks in part to the enduring appeal of all things prehistoric. But the film's extraordinarily realistic digital dinosaurs also showcased the spectacular computer-generated effects which have since become ubiquitous in Hollywood filmmaking. Indeed, in the years since 1993 it is debatable whether any film has revolutionised special effects to such an extent, and this DVD release offers the perfect opportunity to relive its visual and aural splendour (the film was also the first to be released with a DTS soundtrack). Given the rather insipid team of experts (including Sam Neill, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum) sent to approve Hammond's site, there is no doubt that the dinosaurs are the real stars of Spielberg's film. From the benign majesty of the towering brachiosaurus to the reptilian menace of the velociraptors, the inhabitants of Jurassic Park were a radical departure from their stop-motion predecessors, and remain compellingly real in their animalistic pursuit of survival at all costs. Most memorable of all is the T-rex, displaying a spine-chilling combination of physical ferocity and child-like bewilderment in the face of its reincarnation in the modern world. It was no surprise that in The Lost World sequel the T-rex once again took centre stage, but this first appearance still retains a unique power and a seminal place in film history. --Steve Napleton
Golden Ninja Warrior: The Golden Ninjas decide to return their valuable golden statue to China for an important ceremony. However their long-time enemies the Red Ninjas intend to steal the statue and send their best Ninja heroine to draw out the Golden Ninja leader Max.
What do you do when you are over 65 and are forced to retire? Abe Murray and Louie have the perfect solution - start up a new business! It's the answer to their golden years: a range of sportswear designed by seniors for seniors. The three friends and their new line of clothes are an instant hit - but then a rival fashion house plots to unravel their success. Realising the need for drastic action Abe Murray and Louie come up with a madcap plan to keep their business and prove that they can do anything if they just stand side by side.
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