Star Wars - the animated series
From a galaxy far, far away… comes the Complete Season One of the animated Star Wars series to land in a shop near you on 16th November.
The four disc set contains 22 action-packed episodes with seven Director’s Cut episodes, 22 Behind-the-Scenes interviews with the director and crew, an exclusive 68-page Production Journal complete with original sketches and artist notes, plus a sneak preview of Season Two.
It sounds too good to be true and even better, The Clone Wars comes with a RRP of £39.99. It continues the adventures of the Star Wars saga. A fierce battle rages throughout the universe and in particular, on the planet of Christophsis, as the clones steadily advance on the Separatist forces, but the threat of the droid army is ever present. Anakin and Ahsoka, a young Padawan are charged with rescuing the child of Jabba the Hutt who has been kidnapped as a plot to make the Hutts join the Separatists under the evil General Grievous. The fate of the Republic lies in the hands of the heroic Jedi knights – can they rescue Jabba’s son and save the universe?
The voice cast includes Matt Lanter as Anakin Skywalker, Sir Christopher Lee as Count Dooku and Samuel L. Jackson as Mace Windu with Ashley Eckstein as Ahsoka Tano. The animation pays homage to the Japanese anime and manga and the marionette-based British series, Thunderbirds, with George Lucas specifying that he wanted a stylized look rather than a realistic one and uses long camera shots and strong lighting. This special edition is a must for Star Wars fans everywhere.
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Star Trek is out on DVD on 16th November
The latest Star Trek (Xl) movie is coming out on video and DVD and you can beam up a copy right now to materialise on 16th November 2009 at a RRP of £19.99 or £24.99 for two discs.
Starring Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto, the film tells the story of the young crew when Captain Kirk was but a lad on board the USS Enterprise with the creation of a new timeline. Once again an evil being threatens the whole of mankind and it remains up to the crew to rescue the world from destruction once more (or maybe this was the first time they ever did it – who knows?).
The story depicts Romulan time traveller, Nero’s quest for revenge against the Federation and Spock in particular. Full of comedy, action and intrigue the film is as full of optimism and escapism as ever and has been lovingly reinvented by director JJ Abrams. What’s more, fans may even be treated to an interactive tour of the USS Enterprise by means of an interactive hologram that works when the disk packaging is held in front of any standard computer webcam after logging in to the film’s official website.
With deep roots in the original series, the characters exist as new versions of their former selves. With Chris Pine as Kirk and Zachary Quinto as the enigmatic Spock, Zoe Saldana plays Uhura while Simon Pegg provides the comic relief as Scottie and Karl Urban is Bones. The action is intense and spectacular with an incredible opening and eye-popping effects. Widely recognised as a worthy successor to the iconic series, the Star Trek beacon has ventured boldly where no man has gone before – into the hearts of the next generation.
Bon Jovi's new album The Circle is released on 2nd November
Bon Jovi’s new album The Circle will be released on 2nd November and comes in two versions; a single disc version and the disc and a two-disc DVD Deluxe Limited Edition incorporating the exclusive documentary When We Were Beautiful.
The US rock band continues the successful songwriting collaboration between vocalist Jon Bon Jovi and guitarist Richie Sambora that came up with the goods on a series of popular albums throughout the 1990s and 2000s. The Circle sees them reuniting with producer and songwriter, Jon Shanks who worked with the band on Have a Nice Day and half of Lost Highway.
Fans will find that the single We Weren’t Born to Follow is different from the one currently being broadcast on the airwaves, after fans indicated they would prefer more of a typical “rippin’and burnin” Richie Sambora solo. As Richie himself comments; “The album is a wholehearted return to rock and roll with some big choruses; It sounds like Bono Jovi but it sounds fresh,” he says.
Jon Bon Jovi agrees; “The last thing we want to do is try and Xerox something until it becomes a pale imitation of the original so when Jon called me up last year and said it was time to start writing, the first thing we asked ourselves was, ‘what do we feel like doing? Where are our heads at? And rocking was the answer,” he said.
The Deluxe version of The Circle costs £12.98 and the single CD £8.98 and will be on the shelves from 2nd November.
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The Prodigy album Invaders Must Die is out on 9th November
The Prodigy are to re-release their album Invaders Must Die as a three disc version available on 9th November.
The album which was launched earlier this year is the British electronic band’s fifth album featuring their eighteenth single Invaders Must Die and is the first album since 1997’s Fat of the Land, to combine all three members. Keith Fling, Maxim and Liam Howlett reunite for an album that pulses with rave vibes and breakbeats reminiscent of earlier Prodigy tracks.
Band members themselves described the album as going back to their “old-school but cutting edge” roots. Invaders must die also features collaborations with David Grohl of Foo Fighters and James Rushent of Does it Offend You, Yeah.
Released as a CD, CD/DVD set, double vinyl, digital download and luxury 7-inch vinyl box set which includes five vinyls, a CD/DVD, bonus CD, poster, sticker and stencils, disc one is the original album plus three bonus songs; The Big Gundown, Black Smoke, Wild West and Fighter Beat. The bonus DVD features the video of Invaders Must Die, Omen, World’s on Fire and Warrior’s Dance.
Tracks include Omen, Take me to the Hospital, Warriors dance and Thunder featuring elements of the Ethiopian Peace Song or Rasta Peace Song by Trefor Joe.
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Take That - The Greatest Day: Take That Present The Circus Live
The Greatest Day: Take That Present the Circus Live is a recording of Take That’s legendary performance at Wembley Stadium when they emotional and euphoric renditions of their iconic songs like Patience, Never Forget and Relight My Fire.
These CDs are Take That’s first ever official live recordings and represent one of the defining moments in pop history when, following one of the most talked- about comebacks ever, the boys (minus Robbie Williams) reunited to embark on a mammoth tour culminating in the earth-shattering show at Wembley with unashamedly spectacular effects, fireworks, hot air balloons – and, of course – that robotic elephant.
The first disc captures the excitement and energy of that performance with a 16-track recording mixed by Bob Clearmountain, the famed producer of albums by the likes of Robbie Williams himself and Bruce Springsteen. Disc Two is an exclusive live recording of Take That performing 11 tracks at the more intimate location of the Abbey Road studios, to no lesser effect, focusing on material from their last two albums including Greatest Day, Rule the World and Said it All.
A staggering 1.2 million people attended the concerts and no-one came out disappointed – perhaps that says it all. Get your own ticket to hear the show that rocked the world on 30th November for only £8.95.
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Doubt DVD Release Date
‘Doubt’ will be released to DVD on 6 July 2009. This film has a star-studded cast with Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Amy Adams as the lead characters.
The story is from 1964 and is set at a Catholic primary school St Nicholas within the Bronx district. Sister Aloysius rules the school with a fist of iron, whilst Father Flynn is trying to put an end to the strict archaic nature that the school is run in. As the school changes the first African-American child is allowed to attend called Donald Miller. It comes to Sister Aloysius’s attention that possibly Father Flynn has taken an unhealthy interest in the child.
‘Doubt’ sees Sister Aloysius accusing Father Flynn with no proof only her ‘certainty’. The pair are set on a collision course that can only undermine the church and school with terrible consequences. The DVD will be released on 6 July 2009.
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Bronson DVD Release Date
‘Bronson’ will be released to DVD on 6 July 2009. This film stars Tom Hardy and tells the story of Michael Peterson ‘Bronson’ one of Britain’s most violent criminals.
The 19-year-old Michael who adopted the name of ‘Charles Bronson’ was sentenced to 7 years in prison when he decided to hold up a tobacconists with a sawn-off shotgun stealing just £26.18. Since the time he was first jailed in 1974 Bronson’ has only spent a short period as a free man and remains incarcerated today. His sentence has been repeatedly extended due to a series of crimes committed as a prisoner.
‘Bronson’ having served all but four years of his sentences in solitary confinement sees this film telling the violent story that has unfolded behind the bars of the over 120 prisons that he has been in. This DVD will be released on 6 July 2009.
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Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist DVD Release Date
‘Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist’ will be released to DVD on 22 June 2009. Nick and Nora are the main characters in this comedy about two individuals brought together for one fantastic night of hilarity and adventure.
Nick hangs out in the world of New York’s Indie Rock; he is a hurt man with a broken heart who is also a passable bass player. Norah is perplexed by the world in general. The two come together through their united love of music and embark on all night mission to find a legendary bands secret performance that is being held and Norah’s drunk friend!
‘Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist’ is a comedy with lots of cool music accompanying the pair on their marathon all-night mission. It will be released on 22 June 2009.
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Occupation DVD Release Date
‘Occupation’ will be released to DVD on 22 June 2009. This drama series originally shown by the BBC has James Nesbitt in one of the leading roles.
The storyline is set in the war-torn Iraqi city of Basra. This powerful and addictive drama covers the period from the original Iraqi invasion of 2003 to present day. It follows the lives of three soldiers who served in Basra and decided to revisit and follow their own agendas. Danny returns to take a slice of financial gain that is available from the billions of dollars being invested for reconstruction by the Americans. Mike has a love interest to pursue and Hibbs returns because he wants to make a difference to Iraq and the Iraqi people.
‘Occupation’ sees the stories entwined and the friendship of the men put to the test in the tough environment that is full of sectarian violence and corruption. The DVD will be released on the 22nd of June 2009.
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Revolutionary Road DVD
‘Revolutionary Road’ is a Sam Mendes film that will be released to DVD on 29 June 2009. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in the leading roles.
This film is set in the 1950s American suburbia. Frank and April Wheeler have high hopes for their lives together yet get bogged down in everyday life. They subscribe to the lifestyle that they didn’t want and end up tearing one another apart in the process. Frank can’t stand the job he is in and he feels trapped because he needs to support their lifestyle.
‘Revolutionary Road’ is a disturbing story of a couple on a constant collision course wanting a first rate life instead of the second-rate life that they have. This DVD will be released on 29 June 2009.
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