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• Portrait of Alison | DVD | (25/08/2014) from £11.98   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £9.99

  A transatlantic principal cast lends classic film noir appeal to this stylish cleverly plotted thriller adapted from a story (and earlier television serial) by Francis Durbridge one of Britain's most successful crime writers and creator of legendary sleuth Paul Temple. Jointly adapted by Ken Hughes and Oscar winner Guy Green Portrait of Alison is presented here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio. Investigative journalist Lewis Forrester and his female passenger are killed when their car plunges over a cliff in Italy; Lewis leaves behind two brothers portraitist Tim and pilot Dave. Although the case is closed Inspector Colby of Scotland Yard does not believe Lewis's death was accidental. And as Tim is hired by the dead girl's father to paint her portrait from a photograph a chain of mysterious events is set in motion which for Colby appears to confirm that Tim himself is a murderer... SPECIAL FEATURES [] Original Theatrical Trailer (textless) [] US Titles [] Image Gallery [] Original Press Release PDF

• The Planet of the Apes Collection (six disc box set) | DVD | (08/10/2001) from £29.99   |  Saving you £-16.50 (N/A%)   |  RRP £13.49

  The five films in the Planet of the Apes series are enjoyable as pure entertainment and yet substantial enough to have inspired academic studies about the film's broader political themes. Loosely adapted from the novel by French author Pierre Boulle, Planet of the Apes was released at the height of racial and political unrest in America, adding resonance to its story of a NASA astronaut (Charlton Heston) stranded on a planet where superior apes dominate inferior human slaves. The film's final image--in which a horrified Heston realises the fate of humankind--remains one of the most indelible in all of science-fiction cinema. Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970) continues the original's distant future scenario, pitting militant apes against mutant humans dwelling in the subterranean ruins of New York City. Its phenomenal success spawned Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971), in which simian scientists Cornelius and Zira (Roddy McDowall and Kim Hunter, reprising their roles from Planet) travel backward in time, setting the stage for the ape supremacy of the first two films. McDowall returned in Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (1972) as Caesar, the son of Cornelius, leading an ape revolution that bridges the historical gap of the previous films. Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973) ended the five-film cycle with McDowall again playing the chimpanzee leader Caesar, defeating gorillas and human mutants to establish the hierarchy introduced in the original film. The Apes films present a classic what-if scenario that hasn't lost a bit of its potency. As if to prove its cultural endurance, the cycle returned to its origins with director Tim Burton's remake of Planet of the Apes in 2001. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com On the DVD: A glorious indulgence for diehard fans of the series, this handsomely packaged six-disc set contains all five original" Apes" movies, from the wonderful 1967 original to 1973's low-budget Battle. It all look as good as possible in widescreen anamorphic transfers, the first movie's starkly wonderful cinematography in particular is a treat to see on DVD. Planet has been remixed in vivid Dolby 5.1, highlighting the bold sound design and JerryGoldsmith's masterful avant-garde score. The others are good Dolby stereo, with the odd exception of Escape, which is mono. There are trailers on each disc, but no commentaries sadly. The sixth bonus disc consists of a relatively new two-hour documentary hosted by Roddy McDowall which takes us through the entire saga in detail, pointing out the series' daring social commentary and the increasing difficulties of working with progressively smaller budgets. Sensibly, the documentary spends about an hour on the first movie and then an hour discussing all the rest. Overall, this is a very attractive package. --Mark Walker

• His Dark Materials Season 2 (Includes 4 Art Cards) | DVD | (28/12/2020) from £13.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Based on author Philip Pullman's beloved trilogy, Season two of His Dark Materials begins as Lyra embarks upon a journey in a strange and mysterious abandoned city. There she meets Will, a boy from our world who is also running from a troubled past. Lyra and Will learn their destinies are tied to reuniting Will with his father but find their path is constantly thwarted as a war begins to brew around them. Meanwhile, Mrs. Coulter searches for Lyra, determined to bring her home by any means necessary. Includes 4 Double-Sided Art Cards

• His Dark Materials Series 1 Steelbook | Blu Ray | (27/01/2020) from £17.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Based on author Philip Pullman's beloved trilogy, His Dark Materials follows Lyra, a brave young woman from another world. Lyra's quest to find her kidnapped friend leads her to uncover a sinister plot of a secret organization, encounter extraordinary beings and protect dangerous secrets. Starring: Daphne Keen Ruth Wilson Lin-Manuel Miranda James McAvoy

• His Dark Materials Season 2 (Includes 4 Art Cards) | Blu Ray | (28/12/2020) from £14.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Dafne Keen, Ruth Wilson, Based on author Philip Pullman's beloved trilogy, Season two of His Dark Materials begins as Lyra embarks upon a journey in a strange and mysterious abandoned city. There she meets Will, a boy from our world who is also running from a troubled past. Lyra and Will learn their destinies are tied to reuniting Will with his father but find their path is constantly thwarted as a war begins to brew around them. Meanwhile, Mrs. Coulter searches for Lyra, determined to bring her home by any means necessary. Includes 4 Double-Sided Art Cards Starring: Dafne Keen Ruth Wilson Lin-Manuel Miranda James McAvoy Andrew Scott Amir Wilson

• His Dark Materials Season 1 & 2 Boxset | DVD | (28/12/2020) from £19.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Season One Based on author Philip Pullman's beloved trilogy, His Dark Materials Season One follows Lyra, a brave young woman from another world. Lyra's quest to find her kidnapped friend leads her to uncover a sinister plot of a secret organisation, encounter extraordinary beings and protect dangerous secrets. Bonus Features: Introducing His Dark Materials The Daemons: His Dark Materials Building His Dark Materials Dressing His Dark Materials Adapting His Dark Materials Season Two Season Two of His Dark Materials begins as Lyra embarks on a journey in a strange and mysterious abandoned city. There she meets Will, a boy from our world who is also running from a troubled past. Lyra and Will learn their destinies are tied to reuniting Will with his father but find their path is constantly thwarted as a war begins to brew around them. Meanwhile, Mrs Coulter searches for Lyra, determined to bring her home. Bonus Features: Making His Dark Materials The Subtle Knife Lyra The Powerful Mrs Coulter

• The Impressionists | DVD | (04/09/2006) from £16.46   |  Saving you £0.53 (3.22%)   |  RRP £16.99

  This 3 hour mini-series tells the intimate history of a most illustrious brotherhood of Impressionist artists - Monet Degas Renoir Czanne and Manet. Entirely based on documentary evidence special effects transport the viewer inside some of the world's best-loved paintings. Populated by the cream of British acting talent The Impressionists will recreate the illuminated landscapes and haunting portraits of late 19th-century France.

• His Dark Materials Series 1 | Blu Ray | (27/01/2020) from £9.99   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £N/A

  Based on author Philip Pullman's beloved trilogy, His Dark Materials follows Lyra, a brave young woman from another world. Lyra's quest to find her kidnapped friend leads her to uncover a sinister plot of a secret organization, encounter extraordinary beings and protect dangerous secrets. Starring: Daphne Keen Ruth Wilson Lin-Manuel Miranda James McAvoy