Space Jam [DVD] [1997]

Space Jam [DVD] [1997] review

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Amazon.co.uk Review
Although at first glance it looks like a movie dreamed up by a marketing committee (and in some respects it probably was), Space Jam actually defies the odds against it to become a dazzling display of family entertainment. There's a kind of demented genius to the idea of casting NBA superstar Michael Jordan in a live-action and animated movie co-starring the beloved characters from Warner Bros' Looney Tunes cartoons. They play off each other like seasoned veterans of vaudeville, and Jordan never falls into the kind of awkward, amateurish showmanship that you might expect from a sports idol. He's comfortable in the cartoon land of his co-stars, who include Bugs Bunny and sexy newcomer Lola Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, Sylvester & Tweety, Speedy Gonzalez, the Tazmanian Devil, Foghorn Leghorn, and Yosemite Sam. They've all been hijacked to an outer-space amusement park run by the Nerdlucks, who strike a Faustian bargain with the Warners' heroes: if Bugs and Co. can defeat the Nerdluck "Monstars" in a basketball game, they'll win back their freedom; if they lose, they'll be doomed to stay there forever as enslaved entertainers. So they kidnap Jordan as their coach and "secret weapon" while the nefarious Nerdlucks suck out the basketball skills from such stellar victims as Charles Barkley and Patrick Ewing. It all leads to reckless abandon on the basketball court, and Bill Murray pops in for some hilarious support. Combining traditional animation and computer-generated Nerdlucks with its live-action cast, Space Jam was made in the anarchic spirit of the original cartoons, where anything goes as long as it's funny and off-the-wall (or the ceiling, or the door, or the floor...). Technically astounding, it's also witty enough to entertain adults and kids alike. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com

Video Description
DVD Special Features

Interactive Menus
Production Notes
Scene Access
Trailer
Languages in Dolby Digital 5.1: English/French/Italian
In Dolby Surround Stereo: Dutch
Subtitles: English/French/Italian/Dutch/Arabic/Spanish/Portuguese/English for the Hearing Impaired/Italian for the Hearing Impaired

Synopsis
Threatened with being kidnapped and taken to Moron Mountain by the Nerdlucks, Bugs Bunny and the Looney Tunes characters propose a winner-take-all basketball game. Confident that their ringer, NBA mega-star Michael Jordan, will ensure their victory, Bugs & Co. are surprised with their foes' ability to "absorb" talent from other earth-bound hoops stars. A live-action/animated comic adventure.

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Astro Boy [DVD] [2009]

Astro Boy [DVD] [2009] review


A thrilling tale of a true hero, Astro Boy is an all new, feature film full of action, adventure, humour and heart and brought to life on the big screen in breathtaking CGI animation. Set in futuristic Metro City, Astro Boy is about a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant scientist named Dr. Tenma (Nicolas Cage). Powered by positive blue energy, Astro Boy (Freddie Highmore) is endowed with super strength, X-Ray vision, unbelievable speed and the ability to fly. Embarking on a journey in search of acceptance, Astro Boy encounters many other colourful characters along the way. Through his adventures, he learns the joys and emotions of being human and gains the strength to embrace his destiny. Learning his friends and family are in danger, Astro Boy marshals his awesome super powers and returns to Metro City in a valiant effort to save everything he cares about and to understand what it takes to be a hero.

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Doctor Who - The Complete Series 5 (with Lenticular Sleeve) [DVD]

Doctor Who - The Complete Series 5 (with Lenticular Sleeve) [DVD]

• Additional scenes: Meanwhile in the TARDIS - additional scenes, written by Steven Moffat and featuring Matt Smith & Karen Gillan, telling the story of what happens between episodes. Why was Amy floating in Space above Starship UK, and what happened after 'that' kiss between the Doctor and Amy? - Exclusive to DVD.
• Monster Files - The Monster Files will get under the skin and inside the minds of the latest Doctor's most challenging opponents. With previously unseen footage and exclusive comments from cast and crew, the Monster Files take fans old and new even further behind enemy lines.
• Outtakes
• In-vision commentaries
• Video Diary
• Confidential Cut Downs
• BBC Trails and Promos to New Series 5

Customer Reviews

Spectacular!
Absolutely spectacular and imaginative. Certainly a need-to-get for its over the top acting and superb monsters. Full of fun and scares, definitely one of my favourites, including from series 2-4 with David Tennant!

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Pinocchio [Blu-ray]

Pinocchio [Blu-ray] [1940]
Directed by Hamilton Luske, Ben Sharpsteen

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Amazon.co.uk Review
This legendary animated feature is surely beyond criticism by now and, furthermore, it's unlikely that we'll see such forceful narrative in a kids' cartoon ever again. Disney's treatment of Collodi's story of the little wooden puppet who wants nothing more than to be a real boy is always guaranteed to have audiences entranced. While some of the movie's success is derived from its liberal use of the kind of imagery no children's film-maker would even attempt to get past the storyboard stage today--a mysterious island where children smoke cigars, get drunk and turn into donkeys, a monstrous, malicious sea-creature which is devoid of any trace of cuddliness and a pair of villains who routinely abduct children, to give just a few examples--the characters are depicted with the finest attention to detail, most of the songs have become classics in their own right ("When You Wish Upon a Star" being only one of many) and the graceful, stylised animation positively glows with fine detail. Essential family viewing. --Roger Thomas

Synopsis
Walt Disney's second full-length animated feature is a timeless, breathtakingly beautiful classic. Based on an 1800s story by Carlo Collodi, it stars Jiminy Cricket (voiced by Cliff Edwards) as a vagabond insect who spends a rainy night at the shop of toymaker Geppetto. The Blue Fairy brings a marionette to life after Geppetto wishes on a star for a son, and Jiminy Cricket is appointed the new boy's conscience. He has a devil of a time keeping up as Pinocchio is willingly lured through various forms of temptation, the most frightening of which leads him to Pleasure Island, where he drinks, smokes, and is almost turned into a jackass. This sequence, as well as Pinocchio's brave rescue of Geppetto from the belly of a whale, ranks among the most memorable in the history of animation. With such songs as When You Wish Upon a Star, this is about as magical as cinema can get, a sublimely beautiful coming-of-age story for all to treasure.

From the Back Cover
The 2 Blu-ray discs have
- Video: 1080p High-Definition / 16x 9 / 1.33:1
- Audio Enhanced: DTS 7.1 HD: English DTS 5.1: Latin Spanish / Italian / Dutch
- Sub-titles: English, English for the Hearing Impaired, Latin Spanish, Italian and Dutch

The single DVD has
- Video: Full frame format 1.33:1
-Audio Enhanced: Dolby Digital 5.1 DEHT: English / Italian / Dutch Dolby Digital 5.1: Croatian
- Sub-titles: English, English for the Hearing Impaired, Italian, Hindi, Dutch, Croatian and Slovenian

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2-Disc) Special Edition

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Amazon.co.uk Review
Pure. Popcorn. Entertainment. That's an exact classification of director Michael Bay's Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. The action is nonstop, with battles and explosions from start to finish. The camera (without any subtlety) exploits Megan Fox's hotness to the max. As if she weren't enough, a new sex kitten (Isabel Lucas) is thrown into the equation. Shia LaBeouf is as charismatic as ever, and fills the starring role with ease. And then there's the humour. Sam's parents (Kevin Dunn and Julie White) provided some semi-raunchy laugh-out-loud moments in the first movie, but now they take it to the next level. Sometimes it seems like they are trying a little too hard, but it is still hilarious.

As far as the “plot” goes, the writers didn't waste much time--it's really just a context for the giant-robot death matches and dramatic slow-mo sequences. The movie kicks off two years later where the Autobots have formed an alliance with the U.S. government, creating an elite team led by Major Lennox (Josh Duhamel), in an effort to snuff out any remaining Decepticons that show up. The bad guys keep coming, and it turns out that a much more menacing force than Megatron is out there--and it is looking for something on Earth that is tied to the very origin of the Transformers race. Fans of the franchise will be delighted by the addition of many new robot characters (there are well over 40 in the sequel, versus only 13 in the first). The second Transformers has shaped up to be one of the worst reviewed and most successful movies of all time. This strange pairing is really just an indication that this movie has one purpose: to entertain. The creators didn't want to waste time bogging down the action and drama with substance--which was arguably a good decision. --Jordan Thompson

Synopsis
Michael Bay follows up his 2007 big-screen adaptation of the Transformers cartoon/toy franchise with the 2009 sequel TRANSFORMERS – REVENGE OF THE FALLEN. The epic battle for supremacy between the Autobots and the Decepticons rages on, and as usual, it's the humans who are caught in the crossfire.
The Decepticons continue to spearhead a destructive campaign against the earthlings and their Autobot protectors. But the main villain of the piece is The Fallen (voiced by Tony Todd), a centuries-old Giger-esque baddie who emerges from the scrap heap hungry for power. Having lain dormant for so long, his batteries are in serious need of recharging, and the only energy source in the galaxy powerful enough to restore him to his former titanic glory is the Earth's sun. The Fallen realises that draining the sun of its energy has the added benefit of wiping out the entire human race; something he has been plotting ever since his last attempt at harvesting the sun's energy was foiled.
Several characters from the first film return, including Sam (Shia LaBeouf), an all-American college freshman who enjoys a vague 'chosen one' status among the Autobots, and Mikaela (Megan Fox), his girlfriend, who's not only beautiful but handy with a wrench. However, the real star of the show is Optimus Prime (voiced by original voice actor Peter Cullen). The legendary head Autobot is given a lot more screen time in this outing, and features prominently in many of the manic action sequences. You don't even have to be an old-school Transformers fan to pick up on the mythos--he speaks in nothing but searing quips and infinite wisdoms, and can turn into a turbo-charged Mack truck at will. So even if Optimus Prime isn't your mental template for the warrior-king archetype, he still steals the show, and makes TRANSFORMERS 2 more than just passable. With its eye-popping visual effects and dramatic set pieces, this instalment manages to be an even bigger spectacle than the first, which is saying a lot for a film about giant robots that turn into cars.

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2-Disc) Special Edition [DVD] [2009]
Directed by Michael Bay

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Horrid Henry's Completely Horrid Complete Collection

Horrid Henry's Completely Horrid Complete Collection [DVD]
From Abbey Home Media Group

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Synopsis
Contains all 52 episodes from the debut series of CITV's hit show HORRID HENRY, based on the best-selling children's books.
Customer Reviews

Great Entertainment5
What a great present for my sons...they have enjoyed almost
all of the 9.5 hrs and so have I.

hORRID hENRY5
I bought this item to show in school as I am a Primary School Teacher, it's FAB and that kids love it. Ideal for this age.Horrid Henry's Completely Horrid Complete Collection [DVD]

Great DVD!5
Fantastic DVD collection! Can't believe you get so many episodes for the money. Will keep my 7 year old amused

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Clangers - The Complete Series 2

Clangers - The Complete Series 2 [DVD]
From Uca Catalogue

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More adventures with the Clangers who live on a blue cratered moon. Episodes include: 'Tablecloth', 'The Rock Collector', 'Glow-Honey', 'The Teapot', 'The Cloud', 'The Egg', 'The Noise Machine', 'The Seed', 'Pride', 'Bags', 'The Blow Fruit', 'Pipe Organ' and 'The Music Of The Sphere'.

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Boogie Beebies - Get Ready To Boogie

Boogie Beebies - Get Ready To Boogie! [DVD]
Boogie Beebies

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Clear a space and put a smile on your face because Peter and Nat return with seven fantastic dances. Do the cheeky chicken in the Barnyard Boogie, move like a caterpillar in Butterfly Fly and learn to Dance on the Sand. Includes the following: 'Barnyard Boogie', 'Every Kind of Weather Song', 'Kangaroo', 'Pirate Gang', 'Butterfly Fly', 'Dancing on the Sand' and 'We Want to be Fit'.

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Horrible Histories - Terrible Tudors

Horrible Histories - Terrible Tudors [DVD] [2005]
Horrible Histories

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* Amazon Sales Rank: #1557 in DVD
* Released on: 2005-08-15
* Rating: Universal, suitable for all
* Format: PAL
* Number of discs: 1
* Running time: 23 minutes

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Terrible Tudors4
I got this to play to my class of Y5 and Y6 children as an introduction to our history topic this half term. They loved it and picked up some fascinating facts which they have remembered.

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Shaun The Sheep - Wash Day [DVD]

Shaun The Sheep - Wash Day [DVD]
Shaun the Sheep

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DVD Description
From the creators of Wallace and Gromit.

Shaun The Sheep Wash Day Eight more sheeptactular episodes featuring Shaun and the rest of the flock as they join in his latest madcap schemes and try to pull the wool over the eyes of the farmer's trusty sheepdog Bitzer!

All’s wool that ends wool in this collection, as the farmer employs a robotic sheep dog, the flock have some alien encounters, Shaun has a go at dentistry and, after some hi-jinks with the rotary clothes line, there’s a desperate race to get the farmer’s washing clean.

Featuring 8 Baa’ king mad episodes:
'Wash Day'
'Tooth Fairy'
'The Farmer’s Niece'
'The Visitor'
'Helping Hound'
'Shaun Encounters'
'Big Top Timmy'
'Bitzer Puts His Foot In It'

Based on an original idea by Nick Park.

Series Director: Richard (Golly) Goleszowski
Produced by: Julie Lockhart
Executive Producers: Miles Bullough, Peter Lord, Nick Park, David Sproxton
Directed by: Jay Grace, Andy Symanowski, Lee Wilton, Darren Walsh and Rich Webber

Synopsis
Shaun is a sheep that isn't a follower of the flock, rather a rebel who leads them into all kinds of bother and mishap.

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Batman Animated Season 1

Batman Animated Season 1 - Volume 1 [DVD]
Batman

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Best Animated TV Series EVER !!5
This is without a doubt the best realisation of batman to grace the visual medium. Here we have the first 28 of the 85 episodes of 'Batman: The Animated Series'. Once the creators find their rhythm it truly takes off and will no doubt be remembered as the definitive example of TV animation. Its a great box set and real value for money. Highly recommended.

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This is it!!!5
Ok Batmaniacs!!! This is the complete first 4-DVD volume of the Dark Nights animated adventures!!!
tHE ePISODES Are:

Disc 1
1. On Leather Wings
2. Christmas With The Joker
3. Nothing To Fear
4. The Last Laugh
5. Pretty Poison
6. The Underdwellers
7. P.O.V.

Disc 2
1. Forgotten
2. Be A Clown
3. Two-Face Part 1
4. Two-Face Part 2
5. It's Never Too Late
6. I've Got BATMAN In My Basement
7. Heart Of Ice

Disc 3
1. The Cat And The Claw Part 1
2. The Cat And The Claw Part 2
3. See No Evil
4. Beware Of The Gray Ghost
5. Prophecy Of Doom
6. Feat Of Clay Part 1
7. Feat Of Clay Part 2

Disc 4
1. The Joker's Favor
2. Vendetta
3. Fear Of Victory
4. THE CLOCK KING
5. Appointment In CRIME ALLEY
6. Mad As A Hatter
7. Dreams In Darkness

Special Features
THE DARK NIGHT'S FIRST NIGHT Pilot Promo Hoasted by Bruce Timm
BATMAN'S: THE LEGACY CONTINUES Retrosrective Featurette
TRAILERS disc 4

"Brilliant"!5
My son loves Batman, but unfortunately, the cartoons are on the television periodically, so as a back up, I figured I'd buy him a DVD. I didn't realise that it had so many discs, or that you could watch a different episode, one for everyday of the week if you wanted without repeating them. It really is outstanding value for money! I look forward to building the rest of the collection for him to enjoy...okay and for me as well!!!

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Teletubbies - Time For Teletubbies

Teletubbies - Time For Teletubbies [DVD]
Teletubbies

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Happy mother.5
My 18month old daughter absolutely loves this DVD. It has gripped her like no other children's programme has so far. She sings the song and constantly asks for "Dipsy." A real winner when you want a quiet half an hour.

HOURS OF PEACE5
I bought this for my granddaughter age 2 (who lives in Spain without satellite tv) She sits mesmerised by this DVD and one has to rewind the sections of children cleaning their teeth and washing dishes again and again. I have now ordered three more teletubbies DVD's

very entertaining!!4
Bought this for my little ones - a bit too babyish for my 5 year old however my 3year old and 21 months old little boys seem to really enjoy it! Good price too!! Would certainly recommend for the 1-3 year old age group!!

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Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince [Blu-ray]

Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince [Blu-ray] [2009]
Directed by David Yates

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Amazon.co.uk Review
The sixth installment of the Harry Potter series begins right where The Order of the Phoenix left off. The wizarding world is rocked by the news that "He Who Must Not Be Named" has truly returned, and the audience finally knows that Harry is "the Chosen One"--the only wizard who can defeat Lord Voldemort in the end. Dark forces loom around every corner, and now regularly attempt to penetrate the protected walls of Hogwarts School. This is no longer the fun and fascinating world of magic from the first few books—it's dark, dangerous, and scary.

Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) suspects Draco Malfoy (Tom Felton) to be a new Death Eater recruit on a special mission for the Dark Lord. In the meantime, Professor Dumbledore (Michael Gambon) seems to have finally removed the shroud of secrecy from Harry about the dark path that lies ahead, and instead provides private lessons to get him prepared. It's in these intriguing scenes that the dark past of Tom Riddle (a.k.a. Voldemort) is finally revealed. The actors cast as the different young versions of Riddle (Hero Fiennes-Tiffin and Frank Dillane) do an eerily fantastic job of portraying the villain as a child. While the previous movies' many new characters could be slightly overwhelming, only one new key character is introduced this time: Professor Horace Slughorn (with a spot-on performance by Jim Broadbent). Within his mind he holds a key secret in the battle to defeat the Dark Lord, and Harry is tasked by Dumbledore to uncover a memory about Voldemort's darkest weapon--the Horcrux. Despite the long list of distractions, Harry, Ron (Rupert Grint), and Hermione (Emma Watson) still try to focus on being teenagers, and audiences will enjoy the budding awkward romances. All of the actors have developed nicely, giving their most convincing performances to date.

More dramatic and significant things go down in this movie than any of its predecessors, and the stakes are higher than ever. The creators have been tasked with a practically impossible challenge, as fans of the beloved J.K. Rowling book series desperately want the movies to capture the magic of the books as closely as possible. Alas, the point at which one accepts that these two mediums are very different is the point at which one can truly enjoy these brilliant adaptations. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is no exception: it may be the best film yet. For those who have not read the book, nail-biting entertainment is guaranteed. For those who have, the movie does it justice. The key dramatic scenes, including the cave and the shocking twist in the final chapter, are executed very well. It does a perfect job of setting up the two-part grand finale that is to follow. --Jordan Thompson

DVD Description
Emboldened by the return of Lord Voldemort, the Death Eaters are wreaking havoc in both the Muggle and wizarding worlds and Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was. Harry suspects that new dangers may lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching. He needs Harry to help him uncover a vital key to unlocking Voldemort's defenses--critical information known only to Hogwarts' former Potions Professor, Horace Slughorn. With that in mind, Dumbledore manipulates his old colleague into returning to his previous post with promises of more money, a bigger office...and the chance to teach the famous Harry Potter.

Meanwhile, the students are under attack from a very different adversary as teenage hormones rage across the ramparts. Harry's long friendship with Ginny Weasley is growing into something deeper, but standing in the way is Ginny's boyfriend, Dean Thomas, not to mention her big brother Ron. But Ron's got romantic entanglements of his own to worry about, with Lavender Brown lavishing her affections on him, leaving Hermione simmering with jealousy yet determined not to show her feelings. And then a box of love potion-laced chocolates ends up in the wrong hands and changes everything. As romance blossoms, one student remains aloof with far more important matters on his mind. He is determined to make his mark, albeit a dark one. Love is in the air, but tragedy lies ahead and Hogwarts may never be the same again.

Only on the Blu-ray Version:
Experience the first-ever worldwide* Live Community Screening (LCS) exclusive to owners of the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Blu-ray Disc and hear star Daniel Radcliffe and director David Yates answer your questions during this live LCS on December 12th , 2009. Also be the first to see footage from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, featured on the Blu-ray Edition of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

The worldwide* LCS, which showcases the expansive capabilities and interactivity offered with Blu-ray and Warner Bros. BD-Live, will take place on December 12th at 8:00PM GMT live from London. The LCS will allow BD-Live capable Blu-ray users to simultaneously watch the movie together with Daniel Radcliffe and director David Yates and hear an interactive Q&A where fans can ask questions about the blockbuster film directly to Daniel and David, directly from their home.

Warner Bros. BD-Live community members who have registered and signed up for the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince LCS will receive an emailed invitation to participate in the event. The first 100,000 members who RSVP will secure a spot for the screening. WB BD-Live registered users from the participating territories who own the Blu-ray Disc and have signed up for the BD-Live LCS event will be able to insert the disc, connect to WB BD-Live and logon to the LCS at this designated time to participate in this ground breaking exclusive event.

Special Features:
Warner Bros. BD-Live is an interactive feature exclusive to the Blu-ray format that allows users to experience a variety of exclusive interactive features. In addition to access to the multi-territory Live Community Screening, other exciting BD-Live content available to Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Blu-ray owners include:

• An exclusive introduction to the upcoming Harry Potter Ultimate Editions by Daniel Radcliffe
• My Commentary – fans are able to post user-generated Picture-in-Picture commentary over the film and share it with their friends and other BD-Live community members
• Live Community Screenings – Allows users to send invitations and have a virtual screening with friends and family while chatting together through the BD-Live platform
• Facebook Connect - allows users to interact with their Facebook friends, update their Facebook status while in BD-Live and invite their Facebook friends to Live Community screenings.

Disc 1:
Maximum Movie Mode: As the darkest hour approaches, this is the one thing you must see to prepare yourself for the final battle in Deathly Hallows. This interactive viewing experience will examine the entire film with such things as Focus Points, Picture-In-Picture, photo galleries and much more.
As Voldemort’s grip tightens, the dark secrets from the past prepare Harry for the future…and the final battle. It is at this critical moment, where no one is safe, that Harry and his friends are tested by the bonds of friendship and trust of true allegiances that will ultimately reveal the choice between good and evil.

• The Millennium Bridge
• Shooting On Location
• Professor Slughorn
• Building Relationships
• Director David Yates Returns
• Wool’s Orphanage
• Ron and Lavender’s Kiss
• The Burrow
• Harry and Ginny’s Kiss
• Aragog Returns
• Creating the Cave
• Designing the Virtual Cave Environment
• The Inferi
• The Underwater Sequence

Disc 2:
Behind the Story: Close Up with the Cast of Harry Potter: Hosts Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom) and Alfie Enoch (Dean Thomas) lead us on an entertaining look at the cast of Harry Potter as they explore their interests away from acting and spend a day on set with the production team:
• Editing with Daniel Radcliffe: Daniel and editor Mark Day have a lighthearted conversation about film editing and how to get the right shot for a scene.
• Special Effects with Matthew Lewis, Oliver Phelps and Tom Felton: The guys get a "science lesson" from Special Effects Supervisor John Richardson and technician Matthew Harlow.
• Owl Training with Jessie Cave: Jessie heads outside for training tips with “hootie” and owl trainer Guillaume Grange.
• Stunt Training with Rupert Grint: Rupert shows off his thrill for danger with the stunt department.
• Costume Designs with Evanna Lynch: Evanna shares her jewelry designs with Costume Designer Jany Temime.
• Art with Bonnie Wright: Bonnie and graphic designer Eduardo Lima show off the fun props, products and set designs.
• Behind The Camera with James Phelps: In his debut performance in the assistant director department, James actually becomes a crew member on set.
• Make-Up with Emma Watson: Emma and designer Amanda Knight talk about the biggest challenges on this year’s film.

One Minute Drilles: The cast has 60 seconds to describe their character’s personality, history, relationships and other traits before time runs out.

Extras:
J.K. Rowling: A Year In The Life: A fascinating and intimate look into the life of J.K. Rowling over the last year of writing Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
What’s On You Mind: Hosted by Tom Felton, the cast is put on the spot when asked a series of rapid-fire questions on their likes and dislikes.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ - Sneak Peak: Get an inside look at the amazing world of magic and excitement being created at Universal Orlando® Resort in Florida.

Additional Scenes:
• Harry and Hermione Walk Through the Halls of Hogwarts
• Harry and Hermione Discuss Marauder’s Map
• Harry, Ron & Hermione Discuss The Vanishing Cabinet
• Harry and Dumbledore Arrive At Cave Entrance
• Harry and Dumbledore Leave Cave
• Clouds Gather Over Hogwarts as Flitwick Conducts Choir
• Harry Joins Ron, Hermione and Ginny In The Common Room
• Harry and Hermione Discuss Ron At Astronomy Tower

Disc 3: Bonus copy of the Feature on DVD

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WALL-E [Blu-ray]

WALL-E [Blu-ray] [2008]
Directed by Andrew Stanton

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Amazon.co.uk Review
Pixar genius reigns in this funny romantic comedy, which stars a robot who says absolutely nothing for a full 25 minutes yet somehow completely transfixes and endears himself to the audience within the first few minutes of the film. As the last robot left on earth, Wall-E (voiced by Ben Burtt) is one small robot--with a big, big heart--who holds the future of Earth and mankind squarely in the palm of his metal hand. He's outlasted all the "Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-Class" robots that were assigned some 700 years ago to clean up the environmental mess that man made of earth while man vacationed aboard the luxury spaceship Axiom. Wall-E has dutifully gone about his job compacting trash, the extreme solitude broken only by his pet cockroach, but he's developed some oddly human habits and ideas. When the Axiom sends its regularly scheduled robotic EVE probe (Elissa Knight) to earth, Wall-E is instantly smitten and proceeds to try to impress EVE with his collection of human memorabilia. EVE's directive compels her to bring Wall-E's newly collected plant sprout to the captain of the Axiom and Wall-E follows in hot pursuit. Suddenly, the human world is turned upside down and the Captain (Jeff Garlin) joins forces with Wall-E and a cast of other misfit robots to lead the now lethargic people back home to earth. Wall-E is a great family film with the most impressive aspect being the depth of emotion conveyed by a simple robot--a machine typically considered devoid of emotion, but made so absolutely touching by the magic of Pixar animation. Also well-worth admiring are the sweeping views from space, the creative yet disturbing vision of what strange luxuries a future space vacation might offer, and the innovative use of trash in a future cityscape. Underneath the slapstick comedy and touching love story is a poignant message about the folly of human greed and its potential effects on earth and the entire human race. --Tami Horiuchi, Amazon.com

Synopsis
What if mankind had to leave Earth, and somebody forgot to turn off the last robot? This is the premise behind Wall-E, the latest comedy adventure from the inventive storytellers and technical geniuses at Pixar Animation Studios (The Incredibles, Cars, Ratatouille). The story, told by Academy Award®-winning writer-director Andrew Stanton (Finding Nemo), concerns a determined robot named WALL-E, left behind to clean up the planet after the last humans have left.

After hundreds of lonely years of doing what he was built for, WALL-E (short for Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-Class) has developed his very own personality. He discovers a new purpose in life (besides collecting knick-knacks) when he encounters--and becomes enamoured with--a sleek search robot named EVE. WALL-E and EVE travel across the galaxy and set into motion one of the most exciting and imaginative comedy adventures ever brought to the big screen. Joining WALL-E on his fantastic journey across a universe of never-before-imagined visions of the future is a hilarious cast of characters, including a pet cockroach and a heroic team of malfunctioning misfit robots.

Filled with surprises, action, humour and heart, WALL-E also features original and innovative sound design by Academy Award®-winner Ben Burtt, the man responsible for the voice of R2D2 in Star Wars (as well as work on E.T. and Indiana Jones).

Synopsis
Finding Nemo director Andrew Stanton moves from the ocean into the final frontier with this futuristic film from Pixar. On an abandoned Earth where trash has taken over, a robot named WALL-E (Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-Class) accidentally finds the means for humans to return to their planet. Another machine, EVE, leaves to tell humanity the good news, and WALL-E follows her into space.

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Hotel For Dogs

Hotel For Dogs [DVD] [2009]
From Paramount Home Entertainment

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Everyone deserves a loving family, but foster kids Andi (Emma Roberts) and Bruce (Jake T. Austin) have been placed with a flaky couple who care more for their aspiring rock careers than their foster children. Even though Andi and Bruce's mischievous tendencies repeatedly get them into trouble, the siblings are essentially good kids who care deeply for one another and their secretly adopted dog Friday. After a close call with the local pound, the kids end up searching for Friday in an abandoned old hotel where they find several stray dogs seeking shelter. The kids' compassion for the homeless dogs compels them to begin caring for the strays and they soon join forces with three other local kids to take in strays from across the city. Bruce is a clever inventor whose innovative gadgets ensure top-notch care and constant entertainment for all the dogs (as well as a multitude of laughs from the audience). Unfortunately, Bruce's and Andi's devotion to the dogs eventually causes them to pass up what may be their last chance for a better foster home. When the police storm the hotel and take all the dogs to the pound, the kids make a daring attempt to rescue the dogs that will likely land them in separate group homes. Can social worker Bernie (Don Cheadle) somehow convince the authorities, and perhaps a loving family, that the children were just doing what was right? Hotel for Dogs is a funny family film based on Lois Duncan's book of the same name and is appropriate for most ages 5 and older. --Tami Horiuchi


DVD Description
The hilarious family comedy Hotel For Dogs stars Emma Roberts (Nancy Drew), Jake T. Austin (Wizards of Waverly Place), Don Cheadle (Ocean’s 11), Lisa Kudrow (Friends) and Kevin Dillon (Entourage), the exciting and inspiring animal adventure shows just how far friendship and imagination can take you. When two orphans find themselves in a foster home with a strict "no pets" policy, they set out to find a home for their canine companion and end up creating a haven for all the strays in the city. Filled with loveable dogs and ingenious kids, Hotel For Dogs has the kind of pedigree that the whole family can enjoy. Loaded with over 45 minutes of special features, the Hotel For Dogs DVD presentations include the making of Hotel For Dogs, behind-the-scenes featurettes, deleted scenes, photo galleries and more, as well as commentary from director Thor Freudenthal, producer Ewan 'Jack' Leslie and cast members Emma Roberts and Jake T. Austin.

Synopsis
In this family film, NANCY DREW's Emma Roberts leads a star-filled cast that includes Kyla Pratt, Lisa Kudrow, Kevin Dillon, and Don Cheadle. A pair of orphaned siblings (Roberts and Jake T. Austin) are forced to give up their beloved dog when they move into a foster home. But since they can't stand to live without him, they turn a closed hotel into a home for their dog--and any other strays they can find. HOTEL FOR DOGS is based on the novel by Lois Duncan.

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Tom And Jerry - Classic Collection - Vol. 1

Tom And Jerry - Classic Collection - Vol. 1 [DVD]
From Warner Home Video

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Tom and Jerry Classic Collection 1 includes:
Puss Gets The Boot, The Midnight Snack, The Night Before Christmas, Fraidy Cat, Dog Trouble, Puss 'n Toots, Yankee Doodle Mouse, Sufferin' Cats, The Bowling Alley Cat, Fine Feathered Friend, The Lonesome Mouse and Baby Puss.

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Coraline (2D Version Only)

Coraline (2D Version Only) [DVD] [2009]
Directed by Henry Selick

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Based on Neil Gaiman’s international best-selling book and helmed by The Nightmare Before Christmas director Henry Selick. In the film, a young girl (voiced by Dakota Fanning) walks through a secret door in her new home and discovers an alternate version of her life. On the surface, this parallel reality is eerily similar to her real life--only much better. But when this wondrously off-kilter, fantastical adventure turns dangerous, and her counterfeit other mother (voiced by Teri Hatcher) tries to keep her forever, Coraline must count on her stubborn determination, bravery, the aid of her neighbours and a talking black cat to save her real parents and some ghost children and to get back home.

Special Features
- 2D Feature Commentary
- Deleted Scenes
- The Making Of Coraline

Synopsis
As covetous children are often warned: 'Be careful what you wish for'. It's this very cautionary wisdom that sets the stage for Henry Selick’s CORALINE, an eerily eye-popping stop-motion animation tale of fractured dreams and families made whole. As the films opens, Coraline Jones (voiced by Dakota Fanning) and her parents (Teri Hatcher, John Hodgman) have moved into the Pink Palace, a once-vibrant boarding house that's turned drab and dilapidated. As her parents work feverishly on a new gardening catalog, the bored and belligerent Coraline is admonished to explore her new world's possibilities. Along the way she meets her fellow tenants, including two aging English showgirls and a mouse-training Russian acrobat, as well as an outcast neighbourhood boy named Wybie. But it is a mysterious hidden door that most piques Coraline's interest--a gateway to a parallel world where her 'other' parents and neighbours live only to see Coraline well fed and endlessly entertained. All is not cakes and carnivals for Coraline, though, and the black buttons that have replaced the eyes of these otherworldly imitations hint at darker intentions. When these intentions are revealed, Cora and a friendly magical cat use their wits and willpower to defeat Coraline's wicked 'other mother' and restore balance in the real world.
Based on Neil Gaiman’s beloved children’s novel, director Selick (THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS) uses the stop-motion technique to bring CORALINE to life with amazing visual and emotional depth. The result is a frightfully magical adventure that will give the whole family plenty to shriek, cheer, and talk about.

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Humf Volume 1

Humf Volume 1 [DVD] [2009]
From E1 Entertainment

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Humf is short and round, cute and cuddly and at just three years of age is full to the brim with wonder and amusement at the world around him. Humf is very caring but also, he is strong minded although it is clear he has a lot to learn. He takes advice from his Mum and Dad and listens intently to his best friends, Loon and Wallace. Taking on board all his friends and family’s helpful advice, Humf still has to make big decisions to so many questions for himself.

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Cars [DVD]

Cars [DVD] [2006]
Directed by John Lasseter

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There's an extra coat of hot wax on Pixar's vibrant, NASCAR-influenced comedy about a world populated entirely by cars. Lightning McQueen (voiced by Owen Wilson) is the slick rookie taking the Piston Cup series by storm when the last race of the season (the film's high-octane opening) ends in a three-way tie. On the way to the tie-breaker race in California, Lightning loses his way off Route 66 in the Southwest desert and is taught to stop and smell the roses by the forgotten citizens of Radiator Springs. It's odd to have such a slim story from the whizzes of Pixar, and the film pales a bit from their other films (though can that be a fair comparison?).

Nonetheless, Cars is another gleaming ride with Pixar founder John Lasseter, who's directing for the first time since Toy Story 2. There's the usual spectrum of excellent characters teamed with appropriate voice talent, loads of smooth humor for kids and parents alike, knockout visuals, and a colorful array of sidekicks, including a scene-stealing baby blue forklift named Guido. Lightning's plight is changed with the help of former big-city lawyer Sally Carrera (Pixar veteran Bonnie Hunt), the town's patriarch Doc Hudson (Paul Newman), and kooky tow truck Mater (Larry the Cable Guy). The Incredibles was the first Pixar film to break the 100-minute barrier, but had enough story not to suffer; Cars, at 116 minutes (including some must-see end credit footage), is not as fortunate, plus it never pierces the heart. Trivia fans should have bonanza with the frame-by-frame DVD function; the movie is stuffed with in-jokes, some appearing only for an instant. Ages 5 and up. --Doug Thomas

DVD Description
Pixar's latest movie features the talents of Owen Wilson and Steve McQueen, set in the world of car racing.

Lightning McQueen is a cocky, rookie race car. Speeding on his way to a big race, he crashes into Radiator Springs, destroying lots of the inhabitants belongings. In order to make up for what he did, the cocky roadster is sentenced to community service. Though he will do anything to get away from the work, McQueen must learn to respect and bond with the Radiator Springs inhabitants in order to get out of the town and back on the racetracks.

Synopsis
Talking cars rediscover the quirky originality of middle America in this inventive animated film from the folks at Pixar (TOY STORY, FINDING NEMO). Owen Wilson does the voice of arrogant rookie racecar Lightning McQueen, who winds up stranded in the small desert town of Radiator Springs on his way west to a big showdown. Sentenced to community service after literally tearing up the road in a high-speed chase, at first all Lightning can think of is getting back to the world of corporate sponsorship and merchandising tie-ins he loves so well. Eventually, however, the eccentric residents of Radiator Springs begin to grow on him, especially the attractive lady Porsche lawyer (Bonnie Hunt) and a rusty old tow-truck (Larry the Cable Guy). There's also a hippie Volkswagen (George Carlin), a low-riding T-bird (Cheech Martin) and Paul Newman as the gruff, curmudgeonly Doc Hudson, the town judge who harbors his own checkered-flag past. The story may not be new, but Pixar's precision-engineered animation brilliantly illuminates the town and its surrounding cactus-studded vistas down to the minutest detail, and director/writer John Lasseter keeps the film's satiric wit and generous heart in perfect alignment. Adults in the audience should appreciate the film's celebration of old-school American eccentricity, and the kids will dig all the thunderous grit and high-octane wheel burning.

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Choosing Educational Videos for Children

Today, videos have become a very popular means of entertainment among children of all ages. It isn't uncommon for children to spend much of their free time watching their favorite movies or television shows. The invention of the portable DVD player has enhanced the already great role video entertainment can play in a child's day, as it allows parents to take DVD videos wherever children go. This however, creates considerable concern about what today's youngsters are watching. Some DVD and television entertainment is valuable to a child's education, as well as entertaining. Others are not. For this reason, parents should choose their children's videos with great care.

The first factor in choosing the right educational videos for children is to choose educational movies and shows that will match their interests. If you fail to keep a child's interests in mind, the child will be less likely to watch the videos you choose, and may easily become bored and restless. However, if your child is interested in the chosen topic, he or she is much more likely to absorb the contents and remember them later. This way, educational videos will have a more positive and lasting effect on your child.

By choosing the right kinds of videos, you will be able to prevent your children from watching programs you, as the parent, deem undesirable or inappropriate. If you choose videos for your children, you will be able to better monitor the content and quality of each video. You will also be more in touch with what your child is learning, and by familiarizing yourself with the content, be able to discuss the videos with your children. This will also let them know that you are taking an interest in what they are watching and learning.

There are many different titles out there from which to choose, and you want to be sure that the ones you purchase are videos that your children will want to watch. You don't want to invest in educational videos, just to have them sit on the shelf. Before choosing titles, start by getting feedback from your children. Show them the videos you are considering, and find out which videos and topics spark their interest.

When choosing educational videos for your children, it's also important to keep their ages in mind. Purchasing highly educational videos for older children, for example, is often not the best use of time or money. Often, it will result in a lack of attention, leading to a library of videos that your children never watch.

Lastly, watch any videos that you purchase with your children. These videos are meant to be a learning tool, designed to help children have fun while they learn. Videos are not, however, designed to be babysitters. The more interest you take in the lives of your children, the more you will be able to monitor what they watch, and improve their education.

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Alice in Wonderland 2010 DVD - A Quick and Honest Review

As far as Children's DVDs go, this is a fantastic children's movie where 19 year old Alice returns into the wonderland after convincing herself that her original visit at the age of 6, was only a dream. There has been varying critiques on this film, some say it's awful and nothing much like the first (keep in mind it wasn't meant to be) and some say it is an excellent addition to the most loved Lewis Carroll publications.

We believe this movie is a good mixture of the two popular publications, "Alice in Wonderland" and "Alice through the Looking Glass". We enjoyed the majority of the motion picture, although for adults, it may be a little bit of a let-down when compared with the publications. Having said that, as far as Children's DVDs go, Alice in Wonderland 2010 is certainly one to see and we think of it to be one of the better Tim Burton films ever made.

A word of warning though; this movie is a lot darker than others that you could have experienced - including the Disney version. It is probably not a great motion picture for younger kids. A few of the fight scenes are perhaps not ideal for everyone - though the PG certification suggests this.

Young children over the age of seven or eight shouldn't have any issues viewing this motion picture with their dad and mom though. It's not scary - it's just a bit on the dark side. Mr Depp is brilliant with this role and we must admit, we did think (on first impressions) he would be playing a similar character as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory but actually, he plays a much more complete character who occasionally is very amusing. As grown ups, we did have a good laugh aloud several times throughout the motion picture which is unusual for Children's DVDs these days.

Mia Wasikowska, who plays Alice, is a great young actress and plays the role extremely well. Helena Bonham Carter is cast as the wicked Queen of Hearts from the original Alice in Wonderland tale. However, we felt her overall performance was more reminiscent of Queenie from Blackadder. For those of you who are unfamiliar with this character, you may find the tone of her voice and gestures slightly annoying nevertheless for us it was very humorous - although to be honest, a blatant rip-off.

The CGI figures are good, particularly the Cheshire Cat (Stephen Fry) and Absalom (Alan Rickman). Yet, with regards to splendor, the scenery in which Alice spends lots of her time, is not competitive with, say, from the Walt Disney motion picture. The Jabberwocky is a remarkable evil dragon-like beast who eventually shows up at the conclusion of the movie and in terms of computer effects, it is good - not amazing.

We felt a lot of the tension and adventure was greatly comparable to a Harry Potter motion picture rather than the traditional tale of Alice in Wonderland the Disney edition. Nevertheless, like most things, Children's DVDs are transforming so we predicted a difference from the original, popular, Alice in Wonderland Disney movie.

In conclusion, we would recommend this for kids over the age of about seven and we would recommend the PG certificate is abided by. It's a great motion picture but if you've seen the original Disney motion picture, or read the Lewis Carroll publications, then do not get your hopes up! Children's DVDs are changing so we feel that this is a good reflection of what kids anticipate from a motion picture these days.

Expert Ellie G Marsden talks about getting the best Children's DVDs available. Children's DVDs are easy to get online, but childrens DVDs are something that require knowledge before you purchase, so learn a bit before buying.

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Monsters Inc.

Monsters Inc. [2002] [DVD]
Directed by David Silverman, Lee Unkrich, Pete Docter

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The monsters in Monsters, Inc. are just so incredibly cute--and they know it. Whereas Woody, Buzz and pals in the Toy Story saga were filled with self-doubt about just how much the children in their lives would continue to love them, here our heroic monsters and their impossibly lovable human ward Boo have no such worries, at least when it comes to the cinema audience. And that's why Monsters, Inc., for all its wondrous computer-animated artistry, its smart humour and its family-friendly appeal, doesn't quite capture the naïve charm of its predecessors.

Nevertheless, John Goodman and Billy Crystal, as scare-champions Sulley and Mike, are a great double-act whose comedy never goes over kids' heads but still reaches up to make their parents laugh. The film's central conceit--that monsters in the bedroom closet are just doing a night's work in order to generate power from screams for the city of Monstropolis--is funny and cleverly worked out; and kids will of course love the fact that the monsters are mortally afraid of the very children they are trying to frighten.

The animation is extraordinarily detailed (Sulley's fur is a marvel in itself) and the set-piece action sequences top anything that has gone before for sheer audaciousness. But overall Pixar play things very safe, from the hissable villain to the end credit "outtakes". A bolder film might have taken inspiration from The Nightmare Before Christmas; instead, a little of that Disney disease of knowing cuteness seems to have crept into the formula. --Mark Walker

DVD Description
DVD Special Features:
All-new animated short film, Mike's New Car (exclusive to video and DVD).
For The Birds - 2001 Academy Award-Winner for Best Animated Short Film.
Finding Nemo - an exclusive sneak peek of Disney/Pixar's next feature film release.
Hilarious outtakes and Company Play.
Never-before-seen deleted scenes.
Disney Storytime.
Peek-A-Boo: Boo's Door Game.

Aspect ratio: Fullscreen (4:3)
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1; Dolby Stereo

Synopsis
Intelligent, funny, adorable, and beautifully animated, MONSTERS, INC. will delight fans of SHREK and TOY STORY, while drawing a new audience of curious, kid-friendly viewers. Billy Crystal and John Goodman make a fiercely funny comedic team as job partners and best friends, Mike (Crystal)--a little green guy with one huge eyeball, and Sulley (Goodman)--a big purple and blue fuzzy guy with dinosaur spikes down his back. Mike and Sully work at MONSTERS, INC., a gigantic corporation that captures the screams of little children and turns them into energy. To make the children scream, the monsters must enter each child's bedroom through the closet door, then deliver a frightening affront. The only problem is, kids aren't scared anymore. And because of this problem, Monsters, Inc. is in a jam. But when one little girl, Boo (Mary Gibbs), follows Sully through her closet door and into the factory, she brings an even more dire issue to the fore: the monsters are actually terrified of children. From Pixar Animation Studios, MONSTERS, INC. is an exciting adventure with a sweet, happy ending.

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Avatar - The Legend Of Aang - Book 2 - Complete

Avatar - The Legend Of Aang - Book 2 - Complete [DVD]
From Paramount Home Entertainment

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Japanese anime gets an American makeover in the original Nickelodeon series AVATAR - THE LEGEND OF AANG (aka AVATAR – THE LAST AIRBENDER). On a futuristic Earth torn between the warring elements of Air, Earth, Water, and Fire, only one special being known as the Avatar can bring peace to the conflicted planet. The trouble is, the Avatar is an immature 12-year-old boy called Aang, who would rather wander the world having fun-filled adventures than settle down and face his heroic destiny. AVATAR ably blends kids-oriented comedy with martial-arts action-adventure worthy of its Japanese counterparts. This collection presents the second series in its entirety.

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Matilda - Special Edition

Matilda - Special Edition [DVD] [1996]
Directed by Danny DeVito

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Danny DeVito's adaptation of the Roald Dahl book for children is mostly just fine, helped along quite a bit by the charming performance of Mara Wilson (Mrs Doubtfire) as the eponymous young Matilda, a brilliant girl neglected by her stupid, self-involved parents (DeVito and Rhea Perlman). Ignored at home, Matilda escapes into a world of reading, exercising her mind so much she develops telekinetic powers. Good thing, too: sent off to a school headed by a cruel principal, Matilda needs all the help she can get. DeVito takes a highly stylized approach that is sometimes reminiscent of Barry Sonnenfeld (director of Get Shorty, a DeVito production), and his judgement is not the best in some matters, such as letting the comic-scary sequences involving the principal go on too long. But much of the film is delightful and funny.--Tom Keogh

DVD Description
The hilarious story of Matilda based on the book by Roald Dahl. Once upon a time, there lived a quite extraordinary little girl named Matilda, but unfortunately her parents were so obsessed with their own lives they never noticed Matilda. They send her to Crunchem Hall, a horrible boarding school run by a bossy headmistress Miss Trunchbull. There, Matilda discovers remarkable skills, which allow her to turn the tables on the wicked grown-ups in her world.

Special Features

* My Movie about Making Matilda by Mara Wilson
* A Children's Guide to Good Manners
* Escape to the Library
* Matilda's Movie Magic
* A Truly Terrible Test
* Maths Game
* The Spelling Bee
* Get Rid of Mrs Trunchbull - trivia game
* Make Magic with Matilda
* Matilda the Movie Character Gallery
* Terrify the Trunchbull - interactive fun
* Matilda the Movie read along

DVD Technical Information:

* Running Time: 94 minutes
* Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround (English)
* Subtitles: Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Polish, Portugese, Russian, Swedish
* Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic - 2.35:1
* Disc Type: DVD-9
* Region Code: 2

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Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs

Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs [DVD] [2009]
Directed by Phil Lord, Chris Miller

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Judi and Ron Barrett's Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs is a much-loved, whimsical book about a tiny island where food falls from the sky like rain. The book serves as a jumping-off point for Sony's animated, digital 3-D Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs which is not so much a retelling of the book as an exploration of what makes food rain from the sky on a small island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Flint (Bill Hader), a clever young inventor with a reputation for creations gone awry, has recently completed a machine that he claims will turn water into food. Like his past failed inventions, Flint's new food-converting machine doesn't work as planned, and on its initial test run it ends up getting launched into the sky where clouds form and begin to rain cheeseburgers. The falling burgers destroy the Swallow Falls community's latest attempt to bolster its failing, sardine-dependent economy, but the Mayor's (Bruce Campbell) initial fury quickly turns to greedy anticipation as he begins to realize that food falling from the sky could serve as an innovative tourist draw. As the entire town is caught up re-defining itself as "Chew and Swallow," only Flint's father (James Caan) remains skeptical of his son's invention. Greed leads to some very strange weather events like spaghetti twisters and extra-giant food which, while providing a huge career opportunity for brainy weather intern Sam Sparks (Anna Faris) who's masquerading as an air-headed television personality, also threaten to destroy the town and its inhabitants. In the end, only the collaborative efforts of Flint, his father, and Sam can save the town of Chew and Swallow from certain destruction by the out of control invention. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs is a funny, imaginative film that's well-animated and immensely entertaining for kids and adults. Rated PG for brief mild language, but appropriate for most ages 5 and older. --Tami Horiuchi
Special Features

* Directors' Commentary with Bill Hader
* A Recipe for Success: The Making of Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
* Key Ingredients: The Voices of Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
* Progression Reels with Introductions by Visual Effects Supervisor Rob Bredow
* Behind the Scenes of Miranda Cosgrove's Raining Sunshine Music Video
* Raining Sunshine Music Video by iCarly's Miranda Cosgrove
* Flint's Food Fight Game
* Interactive Raining Sunshine Sing-A-Long
* Extended Scenes
* Early Development Scenes
* English Audio Descriptive Track

Synopsis
Inspired by Ron and Judi Barrett's beloved children's book of the same name, CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS follows inventor Flint Lockwood (voice of Bill Hader) and a brainy weathergirl (voice of Anna Faris) as they attempt to discover why the rain in their small town has stopped, and food is falling in its place. Meanwhile, lifelong bully Brent (voice of Andy Samberg) relishes in tormenting Flint like he did when they were kids, and Mayor Shelbourne (voice of Bruce Campbell) schemes to use Flint's latest invention -- a device designed to improve everyone's lives -- for his own personal gain. Mr. T voices by-the-books cop Earl Devereaux, and James Caan voices Flint's technophobe father, Tim.

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Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Complete Book 3

Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Complete Book 3 Fire DVD Collection
Directed by Ethan Spaulding, Giancarlo Volpe, Joaquim Dos Santos

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Synopsis
Japanese anime gets an American makeover in the original Nickelodeon series AVATAR - THE LEGEND OF AANG (aka AVATAR – THE LAST AIRBENDER). On a futuristic Earth torn between the warring elements of Air, Earth, Water, and Fire, only one special being known as the Avatar can bring peace to the conflicted planet. The trouble is, the Avatar is an immature 12-year-old boy called Aang, who would rather wander the world having fun-filled adventures than settle down and face his heroic destiny. AVATAR ably blends kids-oriented comedy with martial-arts action-adventure worthy of its Japanese counterparts. This collection presents the third series in its entirety.

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X-Men - Seasons 1 and 2 Boxset

X-Men - Seasons 1 & 2 Boxset [DVD]
From Clear Vision Ltd

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Synopsis
In the not-too-distant future, mankind has morphed. Civilization is made up of both humans and a new breed of mutants. Endowed with super hero qualities, these mutants can, for example, turn their fingers into claws, shoot laser beams from their eyes, and move objects with their minds. Considered a dangerous threat to society, these life forms are persecuted by an army of government-controlled robots charged with destroying them. At the same time, some mutants form their own terrorist group called The Brotherhood that aims to exterminate humankind. A mastermind known as Charles Xavier forms an elite group of mutants known as X-Men to use their unique powers to fight evil for the purpose of universal peace. This animated series brings to life the adventures of the characters created by Marvel's supremo Stan Lee. Features all the episodes from the first two series of the show.

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X-Men - Season 1, Volume 2

X-Men - Season 1, Volume 2 [DVD]
From Clear Vision Ltd

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Synopsis
In the not-too-distant future, mankind has morphed. Civilization is made up of both humans and a new breed of mutants. Endowed with super hero qualities, these mutants can, for example, turn their fingers into claws, shoot laser beams from their eyes, and move objects with their minds. Considered a dangerous threat to society, these life forms are persecuted by an army of government-controlled robots charged with destroying them. At the same time, some mutants form their own terrorist group called The Brotherhood that aims to exterminate humankind. A mastermind known as Charles Xavier forms an elite group of mutants known as X-Men to use their unique powers to fight evil for the purpose of universal peace. This animated series brings to life the adventures of the characters created by Marvel’s supremo Stan Lee. Features a selection of episodes from the first season of the show.

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Care Bears Movie II - A New Generation

Care Bears Movie II - A New Generation [DVD] [1986]
From Uca

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Synopsis
Featuring the sequel to the Care Bears. A little girl is tricked into trapping the bears but later has a change of heart.

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Hannah Montana - Season 2 Vol.4

Hannah Montana - Season 2 Vol.4 [DVD] [2007]
From Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm

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Some DVDs in the world are completely review-proof, and season two of Hannah Montana more than fits that criteria. With a hit movie, a cinematically released concert and now a sell-out tour to her name, Miley Cyrus stars in the title role. And it’s a dual part she has to play. By day, she’s country girl Miley Stewart, the everyday girl next door. By night? That’s when she transforms into the singing sensation Hannah Montana.

It’s a simple idea behind Hannah Montana, and its success owes much to the charm and enthusiasm with which the clearly-talented Miley Cyrus tackles the role. She handles both sides of it well, and can, to her credit, also belt out a tune with some style. She does plenty of that too across the second season of Hannah Montana, as well as dealing with the challenge of putting across a character who has inevitably struggles with her dual life.

It’s certainly glossy, polished entertainment, but that doesn’t mean that Hannah Montana doesn’t hit the mark. There’s genuine talent fuelling the success of the show, and while it’s inevitably the kind of programme that parents of young daughters may dread--especially if they’ve had to listen to the accompanying music on loop too!--the truth is that this is infectious entertainment, and hard not to enjoy. And given the continuing global success of Hannah Montana, there’s a lot more of it to come, too! --Jon Foster

Synopsis
Disney Channel fans will already know Miley Stewart's (Miley Cyrus) fabulous secret: by day, she's just the girl next door, but after dark, she’s Hannah Montana, the famous pop star. This collection includes the forth and final volume of episodes from the wildly popular third series. Follow Miley as she tries to balance her jet-set music career with the stuff of daily life, in the episodes 'The Way We Almost Weren't', 'You Didn't Say It's Your Birthday', 'Hannah in the Streets with Diamonds', 'Yet Another Side of Me', 'The Test of My Love', 'Joannie B. Goode', and 'We're All on This Date Together'.

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New Spider-Man 1995

New Spider-Man 1995 - Season 3, Volumes 1 & 2 [DVD]
From Clear Vision Ltd

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£12.93 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Delivery. Details

Synopsis
The animated adventures of comics superhero Spider-man. Features the complete second series.

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Monsters vs Aliens

Monsters vs Aliens (with free 3D glasses) [Blu-ray] [2009]
Directed by Conrad Vernon, Robert Letterman

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£16.91 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Delivery. Details

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Amazon.co.uk Review
With eye popping visuals and launching the kind of brightly coloured carnage onto the screen that computer animation excels at, Monsters vs Aliens is a film that knows its intended audience well, and targets them precisely. On one side of the fence is a motley crew of heroes, led by the near 50-feet tall Ginormica. She’s joined by B.O.B. the blob, Dr Cockroach and the frankly bizarre The Missing Link. Between them, they have to fight off the threat of the dastardly Gallaxhar, in a fairly standard at heart good versus evil adventure.

And yet Monsters vs Aliens throws plenty into the pot to make things more interesting. Firstly, it’s odd cast of characters are generally the last thing you’d expect from cute and cuddly kids’ movies, but they’re a hard bunch not to like. Then there’s some terrific voice talent at work, and the overall quality of the animation is simply superb as well.

What’s nice too about Monsters vs Aliens are the tips of the hat to the older viewers. It’s not always the most subtle script for working on two levels, but the assorted nods to science fiction classics are warmly appreciated. They certainly help paper over a few of the cracks when the film’s blinding visuals relax and leave you realising what a straightforward tale is hiding underneath. But then the film tries so hard to keep you entertained that it’s hard not to cut it some slack.

For much of the running time of Monsters vs Aliens though you simply won’t have to. That’s because it’s solid, funny and pacey entertainment, that easily whiles away an hour and a half. There’s plenty of re-watch value here too, in a film that proves to be quality family entertainment. It’s no Shrek, but it’s still a fine piece of work. --Jon Foster

Special Features
The Monsters vs Aliens Blu-ray will be presented in 1080p high definition. The disc includes the following ginormous extras:

* B.O.B.’S BIG BREAK in Monster 3D & 2D
* Filmmaker Commentary
* Exclusive Blu-ray Extras:
> Animators’ Corner - Picture-In-Picture
> Trivia Track
* Modern Monster Movie Making
* The Tech of Monsters vs Aliens
* Three Never Before Seen Deleted Scenes:
> Monger’s Plan
> War Room Turns on Monsters
> If You Don’t Know
* DWA Music Video Juke Box
* Karaoke Music Party with:
> “More Than A Woman” with B.O.B.
> “Born To Be Wild” with Dr. Cockroach Ph.D. & The Missing Link
> “I Will Survive” with Ginormica
* Paddle Ball Game in Monster 3D
* Top Secret Sneak Peek Files:
> How To Train Your Dragon (HD)
> The Penguins of Madagascar (HD)
> Shrek The Halls (HD)
> Secrets of the Furious Five
> Monsters vs Aliens Activision Game trailer

Synopsis
Susan Murphy's (voiced by Reese Witherspoon) wedding day is rudely interrupted when from out of nowhere, she's hit by a falling meteor! Amazingly, she survives the collision and proceeds to walk down the aisle looking every inch the glowing bride... glowing green, that is. Things only get stranger once inside the church, as Susan suddenly grows to a colossal 49 feet 11 inches tall. Because of her new stature, she's branded a 'monster' and carted off to a secret government facility for genetic anomalies. There, she meets fellow outcasts; a brilliant cockroach with a PhD, a bizarre ape-fish hybrid, a gelatinous and indestructible blob, and a 350 foot grub. When an alien robot with an appetite for destruction lands on Earth, a desperate President calls for the monsters to be released in the hope that they will defend the very people who imprisoned them. Of course, the monsters oblige as they are basically good, despite their outward appearance. In their clumsy effort to save mankind from the alien threat, they prove that they each have something valuable to offer and that together they can really make a difference.
DreamWorks Animation and directors Conrad Vernon (SHREK 2) and Rob Letterman (SHARK TALE) have created a fun adventure packed full of B-movie references, eye-popping 3D visuals, and quirky-looking monsters kicking alien butt.

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