DVD Releases (UK) November 10, 2008

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2 Disc Edition) [2008]Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2 Disc Edition) [2008]
Directed by Steven Spielberg
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Harrison Ford dusts off his infamous brown fedora for another Indiana Jones film, which is once again made by Steven Spielberg and George Lucas. The year is 1957, and Indy is on the run from a team of Russian spies led by a rapier-wielding Irina Spalko (Cate Blanchett). The Russians want Indy to help them locate an ancient artefact that they believe can be used as the ultimate military weapon. Indy manages a narrow escape, and tries to return to his life as a professor of archaeology, but he soon bumps into a '50s greaser named Mutt (Shia LeBeouf). Mutt's mother, as well as one of Indy's longtime friends, have been captured somewhere in Peru. Mutt and Indy hop on a plane to the country, where they manage to track down both Mutt's mother, Marian (Karen Allen), and Professor Oxley (John Hurt), but they also find themselves surrounded by the same scheming Russians. The Russians have found the artefact they were seeking, but Indy now knows its secret and dangerous powers. With the help of Mutt, Marian, and Oxley, he races to return it to its rightful resting place.
While a bit more grizzled than the last time we saw him cracking his whip in INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE, Ford still manages to bring the right mix of humour and swagger to Indy. Longtime fans are sure to love the many inside jokes and nods to the previous films, as well as the reappearance of some favourite old characters. While CRYSTAL SKULL has the same exotic locales and wild chases of the earlier movies, it definitely sets itself apart with its heavy use of CGI. This fourth instalment of the Indy franchise is immensely enjoyable entertainment that contains some fun surprises along the way.
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2 Disc Edition) [2008]

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Tinker Bell [2008]Tinker Bell [2008]
Directed by Bradley Raymond
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Though Tinker Bell might have played second fiddle to Peter Pan and Captain Hook in Disney's 1953 classic, the beloved fairy gets top billing--and a speaking role--with this animated adventure. In TINKER BELL, young audiences can journey to Pixie Hollow, the home of the fairies in Never Land. The spirited sprite is joined by a number of her magical friends: Iridessa the light fairy, Rosetta the garden fairy, Fawn the animal fairy, Silvermist the water fairy, and Clank and Bobbie the tinker fairies. Fans of the Disney Princess series will find much to like in this offering that introduces characters that children can identify with. Like other Disney films, TINKER BELL boasts beautiful CG animation and a number of celebrity voices.
Tinker Bell [2008]

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Family Guy - Series 7 - CompleteFamily Guy - Series 7 - Complete
Family Guy
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The adventures of the Griffin family continues with the story of bumbling, well-intentioned father Peter; his sweet but oblivious wife Lois; and their teenagers, dim-witted Chris and awkward Meg. The most recognisable characters, however, remain the family's masterminds: evil genius baby Stewie, determined to achieve complete world domination at the age of one, and Brian, an erudite martini-swilling dog, the family's lone voice of reason. Includes all the episodes from the seventh series.
Family Guy - Series 7 - Complete

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Gavin & Stacey : Complete BBC Series 2 [2007]Gavin & Stacey : Complete BBC Series 2 [2007]
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The BAFTA award winning comedy, written by James Corden and Ruth Jones, makes a welcome return to DVD just in time for Christmas. After a triple success at last year’s British Comedy Awards and triumph at The South Bank Show Awards, the second series of Gavin & Stacey is released on 10th November.

Gavin is an ordinary boy from England, Stacey is an ordinary girl from Wales. After speaking on the phone to each other every day at work - they finally met, fell in love and got married. Now in Series 2, the honeymoon's over for the newlyweds, and their married life begins in earnest at the Shipman family home in Essex. But, as the reality of living so far away sinks in, Stacey starts missing her home in Barry Island along with her mum and her Uncle Bryn. Meanwhile, Gavin and Stacey's best friends, Smithy and Nessa, are coming to terms with their own stark reality: they're not even friends and yet they're having a baby together! Screen favourites Rob Brydon and Alison Steadman join an outstanding cast in this contemporary comedy about young romance. Mathew Horne (Catherine Tate, Roman’s Empire, Teachers) and Joanna Page (Gideon’s Daughter, Love Actually) star as Gavin and Stacey, Ruth Jones (Little Britain, Nighty Night) as the forthright and tattooed Nessa, and BAFTA award winner James Corden (Fat Friends, History Boys) as the blokes’ bloke Smithy. Julia Davis (Nighty Night) and Sheridan Smith (Love Soup, Two Pints Of Lager and A Packet of Crisps) also make guest star appearances. The DVD contains the entire second series plus a wealth of extras including 'An Insight into The Making of Story of Series 2' with an exclusive interview with Ruth and James, outtakes, James and Ruth on Friday Night With Jonathan Ross and audio commentaries on selected episodes.
Gavin & Stacey : Complete BBC Series 2 [2007]

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Frankie Boyle Live [2008]Frankie Boyle Live [2008]
Frankie Boyle
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"Master of the cruel one-liner"--Evening Standard
"His eye for absurdity is as sharp as his suits"--Guardian

Critically acclaimed comedian Frankie Boyle presents his hotly-anticipated first live stand-up DVD. Recorded live during his sell-out shows at London’s Hackney Empire, Frankie’s unique brand of observational comedy and brutal but perfectly constructed one-liners prove he is one of the best gag writers in the business.

As the stand out act on top-rated satirical comedy show Mock The Week, the sharp-suited Scotsman shows us just a slice of what he’s capable of. In this DVD he unleashes his razor-sharp wit upon the audience with jokes that are too near the knuckle for TV, constantly venturing onto thin ice with outrageous jibes that could be utterly offensive if not delivered with equal measures of visceral cheek and sarcasm, demonstrating the full force of his comic prowess.

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MOCK THE WEEK'S resident panel pundit Frankie Boyle graces London's Hackney Empire stage in this, his first live stand-up DVD. Frankie's humour may be darker than dark at times, but his wit is so quick you'll barely have time to chastise yourself before laughing at his deliciously un-PC wisecracks.
Frankie Boyle Live [2008]

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Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull [Blu-ray] [2008]Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull [Blu-ray] [2008]
From Paramount Home Entertainment
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Nearly 20 years after riding his last Crusade, Harrison Ford makes a welcome return as archaeologist/relic hunter Indiana Jones in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, an action-packed fourth installment that's, in a nutshell, less memorable than the first three but great nostalgia for fans of the series. Producer George Lucas and screenwriter David Koepp (War of the Worlds) set the film during the cold war, as the Soviets--replacing Nazis as Indy's villains of choice and led by a sword-wielding Cate Blanchett with black bob and sunglasses--are in pursuit of a crystal skull, which has mystical powers related to a city of gold. After escaping from them in a spectacular opening action sequence, Indy is coerced to head to Peru at the behest of a young greaser (Shia LaBeouf) whose friend--and! Indy's colleague--Professor Oxley (John Hurt) has been captured for his knowledge of the skull's whereabouts. Whatever secrets the skull holds are tertiary; its reveal is the weakest part of the movie, as the CGI effects that inevitably accompany it feel jarring next to the boulder-rolling world of Indy audiences knew and loved. There's plenty of comedy, delightful stunts--ants play a deadly role here--and the return of Raiders love interest Karen Allen as Marion Ravenwood, once shrill but now softened, giving her ex-love bemused glances and eye-rolls as he huffs his way to save the day. Which brings us to Ford: bullwhip still in hand, he's a little creakier, a lot grayer, but still twice the action hero of anyone in film today. With all the anticipation and hype leading up to the film's release, perhaps no reunion is sw! eeter than that of Ford with the role that fits him as snugly ! as that fedora hat. --Ellen A. Kim

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull [Blu-ray] [2008]

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Strictly Come Dancing: The Live Tour [2008]Strictly Come Dancing: The Live Tour [2008]
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Packed full of glitz, glamour, show-stopping moves and more sequins than ever, the hit BBC show Strictly Come Dancing makes its transition from the screen to the stage. Glittering, glamourous, exciting and funny, Strictly Come Dancing--The Live Tour features all of your favourite elements from the series--including sequins and feathers, bickering judges, even the glitter ball--as each couple performs two dances to receive the expert judges scores and face the audience vote.

Introduced by Kate Thornton, stars from all five series--including celebrities Zoƫ Ball, Louisa Lytton, James Martin, Chris Parker, Denise Lewis, Letitia Dean, Matt Di Angelo and Darren Gough--join professional partners such as Darren Bennett, Flavia Cacace and Vincent Simone once again. Together they tango, foxtrot, waltz, jive, rumba, cha-cha-cha and pasa doble in front of judges Len Goodman, Arlene Philips and Craig Revel Horwood--not to mention a packed arena audience--in pursuit of the Glitterball Trophy. The DVD also includes a "Behind the Scenes" documentary.

Strictly Come Dancing: The Live Tour [2008]

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Bill Bailey - Tinselworm [2008]Bill Bailey - Tinselworm [2008]
Bill Bailey
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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #30 in DVD
  • Released on: 2008-11-10
  • Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
  • Format: PAL
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Running time: 91 minutes
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Acclaimed comedian and musician Bill Bailey performs one of his hilarious stand-up routines at Wembley Arena. Bill Bailey - Tinselworm [2008]

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Viva La Diva - Darcey Bussell and Katherine JenkinsViva La Diva - Darcey Bussell and Katherine Jenkins
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International opera sensation Katherine Jenkins and Prima ballerina Darcey Bussell, CBE, combine talents in their show stopping all singing, all dancing musical extravaganza Viva La Diva. Captured live at the London O2 Arena as part of their sold out and extended Arena Tour, this eclectic display of gift and fl air thrilled both critics and fans alike,showcasing the duo's well known abilities alongside hidden talents never before revealed to the public.
Directed by renowned choreographer, Kim Gavin, the audience are treated to an unforgettable show that pays
tribute to the great stage and screen Diva's from the golden age of glamour. See Katherine pay homage to idols
Doris Day, Edith Piaf, Marilyn Monroe and Maria Callas whilst Darcey honours Fred Astaire, Audrey Hepburn and
Moira Shearer, among others. It's simply a must have for all fans of Darcey and Katherine's sparkling talents.
Includes bonus interview with Darcey and Katherine

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The complimentary worlds of ballet and opera collide with beautiful results in the hit musical VIVA LA DIVA. Prima ballerina Darcey Bussell and international opera superstar Katherine Jenkins join forces to create this unforgettable live show that fuses song and dance and celebrates past masters of the stage and screen.
Viva La Diva - Darcey Bussell and Katherine Jenkins

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