Lau Lau is trying to draw a bird but the other Piplings are being very noisy and the bird keeps flying away. Nok Tok finds a box full of objects, each Pipling takes an exciting or useful object, except Nok Toks; it's an uninteresting rock. De Li thinks she has found a magical bluebell. Each time she touches it, it makes a ringing sound. Or does it? Yojojo is very proud of his giant plumpkin, although he's not very keen on picking it, he wants it to grow even bigger. The Piplings and the cheeb.
Now perhaps the most beloved American film, It's a Wonderful Life was largely forgotten for years, due to a copyright quirk. Only in the late 1970s did it find its audience through repeated TV showings. Frank Capra's masterwork deserves its status as a feel-good communal event, but it is also one of the most fascinating films in the American cinema, a multilayered work of Dickensian density. George Bailey (played superbly by James Stewart) grows up in the small town of Bedford Falls, dreaming dreams of adventure and travel, but circumstances conspire to keep him enslaved to his home turf. Frustrated by his life, and haunted by an impending scandal, George prepares to commit suicide on Christmas Eve. A heavenly messenger (Henry Travers) arrives to show him a vision: what the world would have been like if George had never been born. The sequence is a vivid depiction of the American Dream gone bad, and probably the wildest thing Capra ever shot (the director's optimistic vision may have darkened during his experiences making military films in World War II). Capra's triumph is to acknowledge the difficulties and disappointments of life, while affirming--in the teary-eyed final reel--his cherished values of friendship and individual achievement. It's a Wonderful Life was not a big hit on its initial release, and it won no Oscars (Capra and Stewart were nominated); but it continues to weave a special magic. --Robert Horton
Now more astonishing and spectacular than ever, The Nightmare Before Christmas jumps off the screen and into your living room, immersing your family in the jaw-dropping splendor and mind-boggling fun of Disney 3D!Bored with the same old scare-and-scream routine, Pumpkin King Jack Skellington longs to spread the joy of Christmas. But his merry mission puts Santa in jeopardy and creates a nightmare for good little boys and girls everywhere. Experience Tim Burton and Henry Selick's uncanny tale as it comes vividly to life right before your eyes!
The latest big screen adventure of the Japanese cartoon characters finds them helping a friend to save the world!
Based on the children's books by Francesca Simon
The Tales of Hoffmann has been beautifully restored in 4k supervised by Martin Scorsese Thelma Schoonmaker Powel and Ned Price. Newly discovered sequences from Act 3 and the epilogue which were missing from previously released versions of the film were found in the nitrate material held at the BFI and put back into the film as directors Powell & Pressburger originally intended Based on Jacques Offenbach’s opera of the stories of romantic poet E.T.A. Hoffmann The Tales of Hoffmann gave close collaborators Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger another opportunity to eschew realism and celebrate artifice and creativity. Metropolitan opera star Robert Rounseville plays Hoffmann a university student who is spectacularly unlucky in affairs of the heart. Each of his love affairs with Olympia (Moira Shearer) an animated doll Venetian courtesan Giulietta (Ludmilla Tcherina) and singer’s daughter Antonia (Ann Ayars) is doomed to failure due to circumstances far beyond our hero’s control. The entire film is shaped by Offenbach’s score given a rousing rendition by The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of the legendary Sir Thomas Beecham. Bonus Features: Introduction from Martin Scorsese Interview with Thelma Schoonmaker Trailer Stills gallery
For the first time in stunning High Definition, experience the wild adventure and laugh-outloud characters of Disney's Tarzan, as the magnificent adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' classic story of the ape man comes to Blu-ray.Deep within the African jungle, a mother gorilla names an orphaned baby boy Tarzan and adopts him as her own, even though the silverback leader Kerchak shuns the hairless wonder. Growing up alongside his wisecracking ape buddy Terk and neurotic elephant pal Tantor, Tarzan develops all the instincts and prowess of a jungle animal, surfing and swinging through the trees at lightning speed. But with the sudden appearance of Tarzan's own kind - humans - including the beautiful Jane, the only world Tarzan has ever known and the onein which he belongs collide with extraordinary force!Driven by five powerful songs written and performed by pop superstar Phil Collins, and starring the voice talents of Minnie Driver, Glenn Close and the hilarious Rosie O'Donnell, Disney's Tarzan delivers incredible adventure as well as important reminders about acceptance and family!
The hit children's TV show about a fantasy world of digital monsters comes to the big screen.
Jake Wilkinson (Jonathan Taylor Thomas) a wheeling dealing self-centered college student has one thing on his mind: get home for Christmas dinner or forfeit the vintage Porsche his father promised him. Just days before his deadline Jake awakens in the California desert - stranded and penniless wearing a Santa suit and a white beard glued to his face! Desperate to claim his gift he flies crawls cons races bullies and even sleighs his way east. But his non-stop mission turn
A misunderstood boy who can speak with the dead, takes on ghosts, zombies and grown-ups to save his town from a centuries-old curse.
Collection of episodes from the animated series which follows the adventures of Simba (voice of Rob Lowe)'s son Prince Kion (Max Charles) as he assumes his position as the head of the Lion Guard. Promising not to abuse his powers like his great-uncle Scar once did, Kion forms his own group with various members of the animal kingdom and together they continue to watch over the circle of life in the African savanna. The episodes are: 'The Rise of the Makuu', 'The Kupatana Celebration', 'Bunga and the King', 'Never Roar Again' and 'The Imaginary Okapi'.
An uplifting family comedy! The Levy family are just starting their new life together but there seems to be something missing. The boys Jesse and Liam are not getting along and their mum doesn't know what to do. The situation gets worse when their dad has to leave town on a business trip. Just when things seem hopeless the boys' Uncle Nick comes to visit and brings with him Sox; a small adorable dog. The family soon discovers that Sox is not your typical pooch. As it turns out Sox holds certain magical powers and is in high demand; the local dogcatcher and the mysterious F.B.DI (Federal Bureau of Dog Investigation) will stop at nothing to make Sox their own. Can the Levy's keep him safe?
In this live action/animated adaptation of the Raymond Briggs book a young girl gets trapped in 'Bogeydom' with Fungus and his family! Repulsive yet compulsive for a whole new generation of nose-picking boil scratching zit squeezing watchers. You will be highly entertained by Fungus and a whole host of wonderful Bogeyman characters brought to life by the voice of Martin Clunes. Fungus The Bogeyman's job is to venture 'up top' above Bogeydom to scare 'Drycleaners' (a Bogey's name
JOHNNY ON THE RUN | HIDE AND SEEK | TERRY ON THE FENCE For Over 30 years the Children’s Film Foundation produced quality entertainment for young audiences employing the cream of British filmmaking talent. Newly transferred from the best available elements held in the BFI National Archive these much-loved and fondly remembered films finally return to the screen after many years out of distribution in this specially curated DVD release from the BFI. Johnny on the Run a superb early work by illustrious British director Lewis Gilbert (You Only Live Twice Education Rita Alfie) follows orphaned Polish refugee Janek who runs into trouble in the shape of two scheming thieves. Starring Sydney Tafler (Carve Her Name with Pride The Spy Who Loved Me) as a cunning spiv and featuring an appearance from John Laurie (The 39 Steps Dad’s Army) Johnny on the Run is an action-packed adventure with a remarkable performance from its young lead. Hide and Seek stars a teenage Gary Kemp (The Krays) as do-gooding Chris who becomes entangled with a borstal escapee known locally as the Deptford Dodger. With friend Bev Chris traces the ungrateful Dodger’s disreputable dad. With Roy Dotrice and Robin Askwith in supporting roles this thriller is among the best of the Foundation’s 1970s output. In Terry on the Fence when our 11-year-old protagionist runs away from home he only intends to put the wind up his parents. But a gang of older bullies led by tough-nut Les soon draw him into their daunting world of break-ins and stolen goods. Based on the book by author Bernard Ashley Terry on the Fence goes far beyond the concept of goodies and baddies to the ambiguity at the heart of Terry’s moral dilemma.
Chicken Run: Trouble is brewing down on Mrs Tweedy's poultry farm: the chickens are revolting (yes that old chestnut) and clucky hen Ginger (voiced by Julia Sawalha) is planning her latest coop um coup. Getting one or two birds out of the farm is no problem whatsoever. Unfortunately Ginger plans to get everyone out at the same time and when one of the would-be escapees happens to be kind-hearted but bird-brained Babs (Jane Horrocks) Ginger is fighting a losing battle. As she contemplates her next escape attempt with Scottish engineering genius Mac (Lynn Ferguson) Ginger sees their salvation in the form of a rooster named Rocky (Mel Gibson) if the cocksure Rocky can teach all of the hens how to fly then they can all fly out of Tweedy's clutches before she gives them the chop! James And The Giant Peach: This is the story of James Henry Trotter a lonely orphan sent to live with his horribly wicked and greedy Aunts Spiker (Joanna Lumley) and Sponge (Miriam Margoyles). When James meets a strange old man who promises that marvelous things will happen indeed they do. Escaping his aunts by climbing inside a giant peach that mysteriously and suddenly grows on their barren tree he meets some very unusual new friends and as they break free in the peach from Spiker and Sponge they embark on a series of wildly imaginative adventures. Anastasia: The lost Russian Princess Anastasia and her incredible quest to find her true identity. When the shadow of revolution falls across Russia Anastasia the royal family's youngest daughter barely escapes with her life. Years later joined by a band of heroic companions Anastasia must battle the evil Rasputin his sidekick Bartok the bat and a host of ghostly minions in a headlong race to reach Paris reclaim her rightful destiny.... and solve the greatest mystery of the 20th century!
CORALINE - An adventurous girl finds another world that is a strangely idealized version of her frustrating home, but it has sinister secrets. PARANORMAN - A misunderstood boy takes on ghosts, zombies and grown-ups to save his town from a centuries-old curse. THE BOXTROLLS - A young orphaned boy raised by underground cave-dwelling trash collectors tries to save his friends from an evil exterminator. KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS - Young Kubo's peaceful existence comes crashing down when he accidentally summons a vengeful spirit from the past. Now on the run, Kubo joins forces with Monkey and Beetle to unlock a secret legacy. Armed with a magical instrument, Kubo must battle the Moon King and other gods and monsters to save his family and solve the mystery of his fallen father, the greatest samurai warrior the world has ever known.
The adventures of a trio of crimefighting sumo wrestlers! The Super Duper Sumos: three half-ton sumo wrestlers always ready to fight evil protect the mystical P.H.A.T. (Peace Honour And Truth) and eat everything in sight. Mamoo Kimo and Booma were trained from childhood by the great master Wisdom San to be strong and Get P.H.A.T.. Now they battle the evil forces of Bad Inc. whose only goal is to take over the world. Luckily the Super Duper Sumo's stand tall proud and are always ready to rumble! They've got guts...and really big butts.
Transformers' have been a favourite for children and adults alike since its launch over 17-years ago and now for the first time in the UK 'Transformers - Takara' is available to take home! Four Soldiers From The Sky: The evil Decepticons led by Galvatron decide to take control of the Sigma computer which will finally lead them to victory. To this end they launch a vicious attack on Cybertron. As the Autobots fight back a mysterious ship appears... but are those on board friend or foe? The Tale Of The Master Star: While the fighting continues on Cybertron Optimus Prime makes his way to the Sigma computer and is protected by the shadow of an old friend. Meanwhile Billy of the Autobots and Soundwave of the Deceptions engage in a deadly battle. The Birth Of A New Leader: Rodimus Prime and Optimus Prime come together to battle Galvatron and to protect the Sigma computer. But despite all efforts the Autobots suffer a severe blow and Galvatron discovers a weakness in the computer. The Resurrected Billy Against The Decepticons: The Autobots decide to rebuild Billy while the Decepticons make the same choice with Soundwave. But when new Soundwave and Blaster (formerly Billy) meet again who will be victorious this time? The Revolt On Planet Pistol: The Decepticons have invaded the peaceful planet of Pistoll and have turned its own people against each other. It's up to the Autobots to stop the Deceptions and to return Pistoll to peace but there appears to be spies everywhere. The Evil Meteor: A meteor is heading straight for the planet Sidnea and the Autobot headquarters. With Sparkle injured it is only his son Danny who can save the Autobots from destruction. But Danny is only a boy...
Shrek: Shrek (Mike Myers) is a cynical no-nonsense ogre whose swamp has been overrun by annoying fairy tale creatures. He sets out to save his home and along the way is befriended by a wise-cracking donkey (Eddie Murphy) sent to slay a fire-breathing dragon and save a beautiful princess (Cameron Diaz) with a deep dark secret. In the end Shrek learns to love and be loved. Shrek 3-D: (15 Minute Short) - The story continues in this brand-new adventure! Shortly afte
In this thrilling sequel to Disney's Escape To Witch Mountain automobiles mysteriously fly and humans float in thin air as sinister masterminds Christopher Lee and Bette Davis unleash a diabolical plan. The entire city of Los Angeles teeters on the brink of nuclear disaster when the greedy criminals manipulate a young boy's supernatural powers for their own devious gain. But the youth's sister and a streetwise band of truants join forces in a desperate attempt to save the city from destruction.
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