Stuck for something to do this weekend? The list of the films showing at
Manchester Showcase Cinema
can be found on this page, and won't differ much from what's on in the rest
of the country.
The new films out include: Basic Instinct 2, Failure To Launch, Firewall,
The Shaggy Dog and Yours, Mine and Ours.
There's the Kaiser Chiefs, there's the Arctic Monkeys and then there's
Morning Runner, but does all music that glitters from the North turn out to
be gold?
DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Roberts
tells all.
DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Dan Owen returns with his
regular movie news section which looks at future releases and features US and UK
top 10 cinema listings, UK release dates, websites and trailers.
Over the years she's worked with the likes of Luther Vandross, Cat Stevens,
Oasis, Muddy Waters and Rod Stewart, and this time she returns for a live gig
at Ronnie Scott's in London, as detailed by
DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Roberts.
The original 1980s arcade game was a revelation, and for the follow-up to
arrive on the Xbox in 2004 was a godsend, so surely this latest release
should capitalise on that, right? Well, it should but it doesn't. Find out
why...
She's in the same mould as Norah Jones and Katie Melua, but how much
longer will the public be prepared to buy CDs by those who just provide
such radio-friendly, but unchallenging, material. As long as the press big
them up for?
DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Roberts
puts this record on.
Thirteen is definitely lucky for some with this collection of episodes for
the complete Trumpton and its inhabitants including Nick Fisher, Miss Lovelace,
Mrs Cobbitt, the Mayor, Hugh, Pugh, Barney McGrew, Cuthbert, Dibble and Grub.
Forty years on and this is the first time the whole lot have been released
on DVD.
One that might do well on the Radio 2 playlist according to
DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Roberts,
who puts this band in the same category as Coldplay, Keane and Athlete,
but can they achieve the same success?
Also check out the
Discussion Forum
to discuss what's new, what's hot and what's now amongst big hits such those which are commented on here
as Neyo, Embrace & Pink.
The release dates for singles go up until early June
with albums also until mid-June 2006.
COMPETITION: 27 DVD/PS2 comps...
The new competitions online are as follows, including two new comps added
today:
CSI New York Season 1 Part 2 (DVD)
Day of the Dead Special Edition (DVD)
Trumpton: The Complete Collection (DVD)
World Poker Tour, NBA 2K6 & NHL 2K6 (PS2)
The Saint: The Complete Series (DVD)
Little House on the Prairie Season 2 (DVD)
ATV Offroad Fury 3 (PS2)
Brian Eno: 14 Video Paintings (DVD)
Silver Vision Wrestling Classics (DVD)
Classic TV & Movies from Network (DVD)
Classic Drama from Network (DVD)
Buster Keaton Double Bill (DVD)
Classic Comedy from Network (DVD)
Danton, Rendez-Vous & The Horseman on the Roof (DVD)
Fellini's Ginger & Fred and And The Ship Sails On (DVD)
Stuart Sutcliffe: The Lost Beatle (DVD)
The Magic of the Musicals (DVD)
Great Movie Entertainment from Entertainment in Video (DVD)
Project Zero 3 & Trapt (PS2)
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence (DVD)
Fat Actress Series 1 (DVD)
Finder's Fee (DVD)
Robocop: The Series (DVD)
Maid Marian & Her Merry Men Series 1 (DVD)
The Full Monty Special Edition (DVD)
Jesus of Montreal Special Edition (DVD)
Elvira Mistress of the Dark (DVD)
Check out the DVDfever.co.uk discussion forum...
Want to chat about anything you've seen on this site, or just fancy a rant about
anything music, DVD and TV related? Get to the forum and start presenting
your opinions!
And visit especially if you want to know why HDTV deserves to fail if it's
left in the hands of certain broadcasters...
Frank Sinatra and Elvis take you into the weekend on DVD...
The weekend's so close you can touch it, so it's time to chill and relax to
a Frank Sinatra documentary that takes in almost 3 hours of footage, plus
a concert of a 21-year-old Elvis in Elvis '56, both courtesy of
DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Roberts.
The new competitions online are as follows, including one new comp added
today:
Trumpton: The Complete Collection (DVD)
World Poker Tour, NBA 2K6 & NHL 2K6 (PS2)
The Saint: The Complete Series (DVD)
Little House on the Prairie Season 2 (DVD)
ATV Offroad Fury 3 (PS2)
Brian Eno: 14 Video Paintings (DVD)
Silver Vision Wrestling Classics (DVD)
Classic TV & Movies from Network (DVD)
Classic Drama from Network (DVD)
Buster Keaton Double Bill (DVD)
Classic Comedy from Network (DVD)
Danton, Rendez-Vous & The Horseman on the Roof (DVD)
Fellini's Ginger & Fred and And The Ship Sails On (DVD)
Stuart Sutcliffe: The Lost Beatle (DVD)
The Magic of the Musicals (DVD)
Great Movie Entertainment from Entertainment in Video (DVD)
Project Zero 3 & Trapt (PS2)
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence (DVD)
Fat Actress Series 1 (DVD)
Finder's Fee (DVD)
Robocop: The Series (DVD)
Maid Marian & Her Merry Men Series 1 (DVD)
The Full Monty Special Edition (DVD)
Jesus of Montreal Special Edition (DVD)
Elvira Mistress of the Dark (DVD)
CHARTS: Those missing chart positions...
Since I couldn't get the figures earlier on in this week for No.41-75 in the
singles and albums charts it completely slipped my mind, so thanks to
Paul Aled Gilbert for the info supplied.
Also check out the
Discussion Forum
to discuss what's new, what's hot and what's now amongst big hits such those which are commented on here
as Orson & Black Eyed Peas.
The release dates for singles go up until May
with albums also until June 2006.
Updated cinema listings...
Stuck for something to do this weekend? The list of the films showing at
Manchester Showcase Cinema
can be found on this page, and won't differ much from what's on in the rest
of the country.
The new films out include: The Inside Man, The Big White, Ringer and
Hostel.
Today, we chart the life of a legend with this light-hearted 1994 documentary
which also takes in spoof appearances from French and Saunders, courtesy of
DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Roberts.
Yesterday, we brought you
DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Roberts'
review of this duo's live gig in Manchester last week and now the CD/DVD
combo that's not to be missed.
The latest edition in this snowboarding game came out last October but we only
received it recently, but don't think that it's come just as the spring
weather is here because snow has been all around some parts of the North.
Last Wednesday,
DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Roberts
went to see this duo of Mexican guitar slingers at the Academy 3 in
Manchester and described it as a sensational night. Find out why in his
review.
Also check out the
Discussion Forum
to discuss what's new, what's hot and what's now amongst big hits such those which are commented on here
as Orson & Black Eyed Peas.
The release dates for singles go up until May
with albums also until June 2006.
COMPETITION: 24 DVD/PS2 comps...
The new competitions online are as follows, including one new comp added
today:
World Poker Tour, NBA 2K6 & NHL 2K6 (PS2)
The Saint: The Complete Series (DVD)
Little House on the Prairie Season 2 (DVD)
ATV Offroad Fury 3 (PS2)
Brian Eno: 14 Video Paintings (DVD)
Silver Vision Wrestling Classics (DVD)
Classic TV & Movies from Network (DVD)
Classic Drama from Network (DVD)
Buster Keaton Double Bill (DVD)
Classic Comedy from Network (DVD)
Danton, Rendez-Vous & The Horseman on the Roof (DVD)
Fellini's Ginger & Fred and And The Ship Sails On (DVD)
Stuart Sutcliffe: The Lost Beatle (DVD)
The Magic of the Musicals (DVD)
Great Movie Entertainment from Entertainment in Video (DVD)
Project Zero 3 & Trapt (PS2)
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence (DVD)
Fat Actress Series 1 (DVD)
Finder's Fee (DVD)
Robocop: The Series (DVD)
Maid Marian & Her Merry Men Series 1 (DVD)
The Full Monty Special Edition (DVD)
Jesus of Montreal Special Edition (DVD)
Elvira Mistress of the Dark (DVD)
NEWS: Foreigner go on tour in June and July...
WOLVERHAMPTON * LONDON * MANCHESTER
!! WAITING FOR A CONCERT LIKE THIS !!
Foreigner return to the UK for three concerts, their first visit since l995
with The Doobie Brothers. Formed in 1976, Foreigner is no stranger to
global success since their debut self-titled album in 1977 until the present
day. The band’s mix of blues, rock and pop has cemented their position as
one of the most successful rock acts in the world. Their unique songwriting
ability spawning hits from the quintessential hard rock of Cold As Ice,
Hot Blooded and Urgent through to the heart rending beauty of Waiting
For a Girl Like You and the magnificence of I Want To Know What Love Is.
"I had no idea at the beginning what Foreigner would become," Mick Jones
reflects. "It's amazing. Back when I started the band, I was at a crossroads
in my life, whether I was going to carry on in music or get a real job. So
thirty years later, we've done pretty well for ourselves. What's been great
is that I've realized that the music has touched a lot of people worldwide.
Unwittingly we've weaved into the fabric of people's lives. That our music
has brought a lot of comfort and happiness is one of the best rewards. It's
remarkable when you set out to write the songs you have no idea where
they'll lead to."
Now in 2006, it feels like the first time … again! Foreigner is celebrating
the fourth decade with an exciting new line-up led by the group’s creative
brainchild, chief songwriter, musician and producer, Mick Jones. The new
line-up includes veteran members Jeff Jacobs on keyboards and Tom Gimbel on
rhythm guitar, saxaphone and flute PLUS new recruits Jeff Pilson on bass,
Jason Bonham on drums and Kelly Hanson taking the vocal helm.
Jeff Pilson is best known for his work with Dokken, whilst Jason Bonham, son
of the late John Bonham of Led Zeppelin, is one of rock’s most ferocious
drummers achieving international acclaim with his bands, Bonham and Virginia
Wolf. Kelly Hansen, the former frontman for the late '80s/early '90s
group, Hurricane provides a new excitement to the older classic material.
"This new band is really enthusiastic and very committed to reestablishing
Foreigner as a major force in 2006" says Jones. "We have great musicians in
this line-up plus we have a whole lot of fans that haven't seen us for a
long long time. So this is the beginning of a new phase in Foreigner. I
really feel the strength of the music is in the songs and this band is a
very exciting line-up that will definitely deliver it. Plus on a personal
note I am excited to be playing back home in the U.K. , it’s been too long!"
Thursday 29th June at Wolverhampton Civic Hall. Tel: 01902 552121. Tickets
£27.50
Friday 30th June at London Shepherds Bush Empire. Tel: 0870 771 2000. Tickets
£27.50
Saturday 1st July at Manchester Apollo. Tel: 08710 401 8000. Tickets
£25.00
Want to chat about anything you've seen on this site, or just fancy a rant about
anything music, DVD and TV related? Get to the forum and start presenting
your opinions!
And visit especially if you want to know why HDTV deserves to fail if it's
left in the hands of certain broadcasters...
A new Stevie Wonder in the making: Raul Midon on CD...
It'd be quite something to follow in the footsteps of one Steveland Morris,
and another to get the man on your record too, but as
DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Roberts
confirms, Raul Midon is worthy of the accolade.
Stuck for something to do this weekend? The list of the films showing at
Manchester Showcase Cinema
can be found on this page, and won't differ much from what's on in the rest
of the country.
The new films out include: V for Vendetta and
The Pink Panther (2006).
He's an iconic US singer-songwriter who's never had the same commercial
success here in the UK and
DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Roberts
tells you why he's a man whose music you should hear.
DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Dan Owen returns with his
regular movie news section which looks at future releases and features US and UK
top 10 cinema listings, UK release dates, websites and trailers.
Take this Johnny Cash biog one piece at a time on DVD...
Released this week:
Spanning 48 years of the Man in Black's life, will this unauthorised biography
be 'a thing called love' or should the DVD be burned in 'a ring of fire'?
DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Roberts
gives his verdict.
The new competitions online are as follows, including a change to the
last one added. Due to unforseen circumstances American Gothic is
no longer available for a comp so that one is now just Little House on
the Prairie Season 2. The question has therefore been changed for that
comp but all entries entered to date will remain valid by default so there
is no need to re-enter the comp. Apologies for any inconvenience.
Little House on the Prairie Season 2 (DVD)
ATV Offroad Fury 3 (PS2)
Brian Eno: 14 Video Paintings (DVD)
Silver Vision Wrestling Classics (DVD)
Classic TV & Movies from Network (DVD)
Classic Drama from Network (DVD)
Buster Keaton Double Bill (DVD)
Classic Comedy from Network (DVD)
Danton, Rendez-Vous & The Horseman on the Roof (DVD)
Fellini's Ginger & Fred and And The Ship Sails On (DVD)
Stuart Sutcliffe: The Lost Beatle (DVD)
The Magic of the Musicals (DVD)
Great Movie Entertainment from Entertainment in Video (DVD)
Jack Bauer's about to have another bad day in 24: The Game on PS2...
Released this Friday:
The TV series, first broadcast on BBC2, then on Sky One, is nothing short
of a revelation and a fantastic television experience, even if the scripts
are a tad far-fetched.
Of course, there's nothing more a fan like myself would want a crack at and
that's to be Jack Bauer for the day, and now you can be - literally, but
how does it fare with the controller in your hand?
24: The Game
is online and out this Friday on PS2.
Donald Fagen completes his solo trilogy on CD...
Released today:
In 1973 a lot of things happened. I turned 1 year old, DCI Sam Tyler went back
in time and the BBC made a TV show about it, and
DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Roberts
started a love affair with the music of Steely Dan.
The musical genius of one of its members, Donald Fagen, continues in this
CD.
Also check out the
Discussion Forum
to discuss what's new, what's hot and what's now amongst new entries such those which are commented on here
as Chico, Sugababes & David Gilmour.
The release dates for singles go up until May
with albums also until June 2006.
COMPETITION: 22 DVD/PS2 comps...
The new competitions online are as follows, including one new one added today:
Classic TV from Universal (DVD)
ATV Offroad Fury 3 (PS2)
Brian Eno: 14 Video Paintings (DVD)
Silver Vision Wrestling Classics (DVD)
Classic TV & Movies from Network (DVD)
Classic Drama from Network (DVD)
Buster Keaton Double Bill (DVD)
Classic Comedy from Network (DVD)
Danton, Rendez-Vous & The Horseman on the Roof (DVD)
Fellini's Ginger & Fred and And The Ship Sails On (DVD)
Stuart Sutcliffe: The Lost Beatle (DVD)
The Magic of the Musicals (DVD)
Great Movie Entertainment from Entertainment in Video (DVD)
Project Zero 3 & Trapt (PS2)
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence (DVD)
Fat Actress Series 1 (DVD)
Finder's Fee (DVD)
Robocop: The Series (DVD)
Maid Marian & Her Merry Men Series 1 (DVD)
The Full Monty Special Edition (DVD)
Jesus of Montreal Special Edition (DVD)
Elvira Mistress of the Dark (DVD)
Check out the DVDfever.co.uk discussion forum...
Want to chat about anything you've seen on this site, or just fancy a rant about
anything music, DVD and TV related? Get to the forum and start presenting
your opinions!
And visit especially if you want to know why HDTV deserves to fail if it's
left in the hands of certain broadcasters...
They may be unknown over here, but as
DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Roberts
declares, this band is singing superstar Norah Jones' side project
and that the Little Willies are going to be big.
The new competitions online are as follows, including one new one added today:
Classic TV from Universal (DVD)
ATV Offroad Fury 3 (PS2)
Brian Eno: 14 Video Paintings (DVD)
Silver Vision Wrestling Classics (DVD)
Classic TV & Movies from Network (DVD)
Classic Drama from Network (DVD)
Buster Keaton Double Bill (DVD)
Classic Comedy from Network (DVD)
Danton, Rendez-Vous & The Horseman on the Roof (DVD)
Fellini's Ginger & Fred and And The Ship Sails On (DVD)
Stuart Sutcliffe: The Lost Beatle (DVD)
The Magic of the Musicals (DVD)
Great Movie Entertainment from Entertainment in Video (DVD)
Project Zero 3 & Trapt (PS2)
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence (DVD)
Fat Actress Series 1 (DVD)
Finder's Fee (DVD)
Robocop: The Series (DVD)
Maid Marian & Her Merry Men Series 1 (DVD)
The Full Monty Special Edition (DVD)
Jesus of Montreal Special Edition (DVD)
Elvira Mistress of the Dark (DVD)
Updated cinema listings...
Stuck for something to do this weekend? The list of the films showing at
Manchester Showcase Cinema
can be found on this page, and won't differ much from what's on in the rest
of the country.
The new films out include: Two for the Money and a re-release
for Oscar-winner Crash.
DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Dan Owen returns with his
regular movie news section which looks at future releases and features US and UK
top 10 cinema listings, UK release dates, websites and trailers.
This week's issue contains the full results from the 78th Academy Awards.
With this Big Country, memories stay with you, on DVD...
"In a Big Country, dreams stay with you...", was the start of the chorus
for one of the most memorable tracks from the early 80s, but as the decade
was drawing to a close their hits were starting to dry up and, sadly, lead
singer Stuart Adamson died of an apparent suicide in 2001.
Relive the good days, however, as this DVD comprises of over 3 hours with two
concerts from 1986 and 1991, brought to you by
DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Roberts.
Get some '60s influences with Kelley Stoltz on CD...
DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Roberts
calls this man the "San Fran one-man orchestra" with influences that include
The Beatles and The Beach Boys over 13 tracks, which certainly seems like a
lucky number for this man.
Go covert with the Special Ops in Black on Xbox...
Every once in a while a game comes along that promises to completely redefine
its genre, this one being a first-person shooter. This one doesn't quite
do that but it is a very engaging game that gets under your skin and gives
you that "just one more go" feeling before you realise it.
There's not a hint of Liverpudlian singer Colin Vearncombe warbling on about
his "Wonderful Life" in this 'Black', although during the game you can listen
to the track if you have it on your Xbox's hard drive.
DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Roberts
met and saw James Blunt live in Manchester last April before his anti-love
anthem You're Beautiful became the hit of the summer, so how did
his latest gig go down following squillions of album sales and loads of
awards since?
Also check out the
Discussion Forum
to discuss what's new, what's hot and what's now amongst new entries such those which are commented on here
as Chico & The Pussycat Dolls.
The release dates for singles go up until May
with albums also until May 2006.
COMPETITION: 21 DVD/PS2 comps...
The new competitions online are as follows, including two new ones added today:
ATV Offroad Fury 3 (PS2)
Brian Eno: 14 Video Paintings (DVD)
Silver Vision Wrestling Classics (DVD)
Classic TV & Movies from Network (DVD)
Classic Drama from Network (DVD)
Buster Keaton Double Bill (DVD)
Classic Comedy from Network (DVD)
Danton, Rendez-Vous & The Horseman on the Roof (DVD)
Fellini's Ginger & Fred and And The Ship Sails On (DVD)
Stuart Sutcliffe: The Lost Beatle (DVD)
The Magic of the Musicals (DVD)
Great Movie Entertainment from Entertainment in Video (DVD)
Project Zero 3 & Trapt (PS2)
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence (DVD)
Fat Actress Series 1 (DVD)
Finder's Fee (DVD)
Robocop: The Series (DVD)
Maid Marian & Her Merry Men Series 1 (DVD)
The Full Monty Special Edition (DVD)
Jesus of Montreal Special Edition (DVD)
Elvira Mistress of the Dark (DVD)
Check out the DVDfever.co.uk discussion forum...
Want to chat about anything you've seen on this site, or just fancy a rant about
anything music, DVD and TV related? Get to the forum and start presenting
your opinions!
And visit especially if you want to know why HDTV deserves to fail if it's
left in the hands of certain broadcasters...
DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Dan Owen returns with his
regular movie news section which looks at future releases and features US and UK
top 10 cinema listings, UK release dates, websites and trailers.
The new competitions online are as follows, including one new one added
today:
Silver Vision Wrestling Classics (DVD)
Classic TV & Movies from Network (DVD)
Classic Drama from Network (DVD)
Buster Keaton Double Bill (DVD)
Classic Comedy from Network (DVD)
Danton, Rendez-Vous & The Horseman on the Roof (DVD)
Fellini's Ginger & Fred and And The Ship Sails On (DVD)
Stuart Sutcliffe: The Lost Beatle (DVD)
The Magic of the Musicals (DVD)
Great Movie Entertainment from Entertainment in Video (DVD)
Project Zero 3 & Trapt (PS2)
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence (DVD)
Fat Actress Series 1 (DVD)
Finder's Fee (DVD)
Robocop: The Series (DVD)
Maid Marian & Her Merry Men Series 1 (DVD)
The Full Monty Special Edition (DVD)
Jesus of Montreal Special Edition (DVD)
Elvira Mistress of the Dark (DVD)
DVD and Game highlights out now and shortly...
A few highlights that are well worth splashing out your moolah on out now or shortly.
For each one that's of interest, click on the image for more info on Amazon:
The Full Monty Special Edition is out this week on DVD (£15.99, Fox).
Dole queue, Job Club, domestic discord - the world is falling apart for six unemployed Sheffield steelworkers.
But one of them has had enough. Determined to beat the system, Gaz (Robert Carlyle) hatches a plan that will
make him and his friends serious rich - and quickly! He convinces them that a strip routine will bring in the
punters, especially when that act reveals the ultimate - the full monty!
As our local heroes prepare for the big night word gets round that a very special act is about to storm the
clubs of steel city. Director Peter Cattaneo combines black comedy, roaring hilarity and all the absurdity,
heartache and pathos of six men trying to keep body, soul and dignity together. Well, just about!
The most successful British film of all time, The Full Monty also boasts a superb soundtrack, with hits by
Hot Chocolate and Tom Jones.
The extras are as follows:
Disc One: Commentary by Director Peter Cattaneo and Actor Mark Addy. Commentary by Producer Uberto Pasolini. 10 deleted scenes with optional commentary. TV ads. Music Machine function, which enables you to just watch the songs.
Disc Two: Making Of featurettes: Development (Script/Director/Sheffield), Production (Score/Brass Band/Song and Dance/Editing/English Language), The Success and its Aftermath featurette. The British Film Industry in the 90s featurette.
A History of Violence (£29.99, Entertainment in Video) is out on March 20th.
Tom Stall (Viggo Mortensen) is living a happy and quiet life with his lawyer wife (Maria Bello) and their two
children in the small town of Millbrook, Indiana, but one night their idyllic existence is shattered when
Tom foils a vicious attempted robbery in his diner. Sensing danger, he takes action and saves his customers
and friends in the self-defence killings of two-sought-after criminals.
Heralded as a hero, Tom’s life is changed overnight, attracting a national media circus, which forces him into
the spotlight. Uncomfortable with his new found celebrity, Tom tries to return to the normalcy of his ordinary
life only to be confronted by a mysterious and threatening man (Ed Harris) who arrives in town believing Tom
is the man who’s wronged him in the past. As Tom and his family fight back against this case of mistaken
identity and struggle to cope with their changed reality, they are forced to confront their relationships
and the divisive issues which surface as a result.
Extras: Acts of Violence. Scene 44 – Deleted Scene. The Unmaking of Scene 44. Violence’s History: United
States Version Vs International Version. Too Commercial for Cannes. Feature Commentary with David Cronenberg.
Theatrical Trailer.
The Constant Gardener (£19.99, Universal) is out on March 13th.
In a remote area of Northern Kenya, activist Tessa Quayle (Rachel Weisz) is found brutally murdered. Tessa's
travelling companion, an African doctor, appears to have fled the scene, and the evidence points to a crime
of passion. Members of the British High Commission in Nairobi assume that Tessa's widower, their mild-mannered
and un-ambitious colleague Justin Quayle (Ralph Fiennes) will leave the matter to them, but they could not
be more wrong.
Haunted by remorse and jarred by rumours of his late wife's infidelities, Quayle surprises
everyone by embarking on a personal odyssey that will take him across three continents to learn the
horrifying truth of his wife's death. Using his privileged access to diplomatic secrets, he will risk
his own life, stopping at nothing to uncover and expose the truth - a conspiracy more far-reaching and
deadly than Quayle could ever have imagined.
Based on John Le Carre's novel, The Constant Gardener is a breathtaking yet tragic love story told in
retrospect and set against the political backdrop of an economic pharmaceutical conspiracy feasting upon
the low value of life in Africa. Shifting back and forth, the romance between Justin and Tessa is
wonderfully portrayed, building a vivid, gripping and heightened, yet justified, paranoia as the film develops.
Extras: Embracing Africa: Filming in Kenya. John Le Carré: From Page to the Screen. Anatomy of
a Global Thriller : Behind The Scenes of the Constant Gardener. Extended Scene : Haruma - Play
in Kibera. Deleted Scenes.
Tales Of The Unexpected Series 1 (£19.99, Network) is out on March 13th.
Tales of the Unexpected the Complete First Series contains all nine episodes from the programme’s first run
in 1979.
Episode titles: Man from the South, Mrs. Bixby and the Colonel's Coat, William and Mary, Lamb to the
Slaughter, The Landlady, Neck, Edward the Conqueror, A Dip in the Pool, The Way Up To Heaven.
Upstairs Downstairs Series 2 (£29.99, Network) is out this week.
Series two of takes place in the early 1900s and concerns itself with the goings on of both family and the
staff at 165 Eaton Place, home of politician Richard Bellamy, wife Marjorie, wastrel son James and wayward
daughter Elizabeth. The domestic staff are headed by Hudson the Butler, a conservative and proper Scot who
has to contend with the "below stairs" behaviour of the household staff, amongst them cook Mrs Bridges and
maids Rose and Sarah.
Episode titles: The New Man, A Pair Of Exiles, Married Love, "Whom God Hath Joined", Guest Of Honour,
The Property Of A Lady, Your Obedient Servant, Out Of The Everywhere, An Object Of Value, A Special
Mischief, The Fruits Of Love, The Wages Of Sin, A Family Gathering.
Extras: Making of Upstairs Downstairs (Part Two). Alfred Shaughnessy’s final interview. Four audio commentaries.
Where The Heart Is Series 1 (£14.99, Network) is out on March 27th.
The complete first series of the popular ITV drama.
Redcap Series 2 (£39.99, Network) is out on March 6th.
Redcap: The Complete Second Series contains all thirteen episodes of this series, which has not been seen
since its original transmission, and follows the investigations carried out by Sgt John Mann in places as
far apart as Malaysia, Cyprus, Borneo and Germany. Originally broadcast in 1966.
King Solomon's Mines (£9.99, Network) is out on March 13th.
The classic 1937 movie starring Paul Robeson and Cedric Hardwicke.
Maid Marian and Her Merry Men Series 1 (£16.99, Eureka) is out on March 20th.
Imagine that The Merry Men are as thick as one short plank, Robin Hood is a vapid, fashion-conscious airhead
from the village of Kensington and Maid Marian, feisty, idealistic and covered in Save the Whale badges is
their leader. That’s Maid Marian and Her Merry Men, the cult BBC Children’s TV show of the early 90’s.
King John is a fat bullying oaf, the Sheriff of Nottingham’s as bossy and incompetent as the worst teacher in
your school, and the Norman army comprises Gary and Graeme, two educationally-challenged private soldiers who
ought to be committing vile acts of violence for the Sheriff but unfortunately they’re too soft.
Extras: Audio Commentary Episode 1 – Tony Robinson. Quiz – Written by Tony Robinson. Maid Marian Karaoke. Trailer. How the Germans so it... Exclusive Booklet – Written by Tony Robinson, Drawn by Paul Cemmick.
Ginger And Fred (£19.99, Infinity Arthouse) is out on March 13th.
Ginger and Fred is Fellini’s award winning take on the world of small time show business. It skewers the
medium Fellini loved to hate with a behind-the-scenes view of a variety show broadcast. Two former dancers
from the 1940s, Ginger (Giulietta Masina) and Fred (Marcello Mastroianni), who imitated the dance routines
of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, reunite after retiring for over 20 years...
Extras: La Felliniana: Final Show (29:50mins). La Felliniana: Silence (32:41mins). Marcello Mastrioianni:
A Self Portrait (91:55mins).
And The Ship Sails On (£19.99, Infinity Arthouse) is out on March 13th.
Fellini’s And The Ship Sails On is a quirky imaginative fable, following a 1914 ocean voyage to scatter
the ashes of a world famous opera singer (Janet Suzman). The ship’s passengers include aristocrats,
diplomats and a band of opera singers. These egocentric passengers indulge their follies and fancies
both vocally and romantically, but their gilded world is about to receive a chill blast of reality.
Extras: La Felliniana: A Star Is Born (30:29mins). La Felliniana: A Genius at Work (38:34mins). Federico
Fellini: A Self Portrait (55:11mins).
Minder On The Orient Express (£12.99, Clear Vision) is out on April 3rd.
The first ever feature length Minder escapade. Terry and Arthur race through Europe on the Orient
Express and become enmeshed in a tale of gangland revenge, murder and mayhem. Terry has been given tickets
for the Orient Express by a mysterious young woman, but Arthur needs Terry for protection and Terry need
Arthur like a hole in the head. By devious means, Arthur boards the train only to find Chisholm is aboard
working with Interpol. A free-wheeling tale of comedy, action and drama with two of Britain's most popular
television characters.
WWE Armageddon 2005 (£17.99, Silver Vision) is out on March 6th.
Contains the matches: Hell in a Cell: Randy Orton vs. Undertaker, Batista & Rey Mysterio vs. Big Show & Kane;
Cruiserweight Championship: Kid Kash vs. Juventud; Handicap Match: Bobby Lashley vs. William Regal and Paul Burchill;
Match No. 4 of a Best-of-Seven Series: Booker T vs. Chris Benoit, MNM vs. Super Crazy & Psicosis,
JBL vs. Matt Hardy.
175 mins.
DVD extras: The History of 'The Friendly Tap'.
Brian Eno - 14 Video Paintings (£12.99, Rykodisc) is out now.
"14 Video Paintings" is comprised of two separate works ("Mistaken Memories of Mediaeval Manhattan" and
"Thursday Afternoon") created in the early '80s by Brian Eno for art gallery exhibition only.
Available for the first time on DVD, viewers are presented with a series of slowly evolving "video paintings,"
with "Thursday Afternoon" focusing on the human figure and "Mistaken Memories" on the Manhattan skyline. The
music for "Thursday Afternoon" is a different version than what appears on Eno's album of the same name,
while the music that accompanies "Mistaken Memories" comes from two of his acclaimed ambient albums
("On Land" and "Music from Airports") and features an unreleased track.
Mark Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure (£34.99, Atari) is out now on PS2.
In a world where graffiti has been banned and freedom of expression has been suppressed by a tyrannical city
government, an unlikely hero rises to win back his neighbourhood and become an urban legend of the city
of New Radius.
In Mark Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure play as Trane, a toy (beginner) graffiti
artist with the street-smarts, athletic prowess and vision necessary to become an All City King, the most
reputable of all graffiti artists. In your quest to become a legendary graffiti artist, you realise that
an oppressive Mayor has a stranglehold on the city of New Radius, and you must use all of your high-wire
graffiti talents to expose him and set the city free.
Features:
World famous hip-hop artist Talib Kweli as the voice for lead-character, Trane
11 distinct metropolis-style environments of New Radius with 20 levels to complete
Revolutionary graffiti gameplay system designed to hone your skills as you get your message up
Ability to use a variety of different graffiti tags, including stencils, stickers, posters and throw-ups
Special fighting mechanics combine kicking, grappling and punching moves along with improvised weaponry
Extremely responsive enemy A.I. mechanics
Project Zero 3: The Tormented (£29.99, Take 2 Interactive) is out now on PS2.
Taking the popular Japanese horror theme to a whole new terrifying level, Project Zero 3: The Tormented is a
complete interactive Japanese horror experience as the player takes on the role of Rei, a cursed young woman
whose overwhelming guilt and tormented dreams lead her into a formidable world where the lines between reality
and nightmares are blurred and the only way out is to solve the mystery of the tattoo. What the player will
see in Rei's dreams is only the beginning of the nightmare, making Project Zero 3: The Tormented the most
terrifying virtual experience to date.
Features
Multiple Playable Characters
Two Haunting Worlds: The game takes place in two states of reality: the nightmare and the real life. As the player moves deeper into the game, the line between the two worlds becomes blurred, creating fear and uneasiness in the player
In-depth Storyline: The story of Rei's torment will consume the player as they move deeper and deeper into the mind-bending world of Project Zero 3: The Tormented
Camera Obscura: The player will use the camera obscura not only as a weapon but as a guide by taking pictures of the ghostly inhabitants and creepy objects within the 'House Of Sleep' in order to solve the mystery of the tattoo and rid Rei of the curs
e
Evolved Ghosts: Encounter the most terrifying ghosts to date as hideous facial expressions and creepy eye movements have been refined. Ghosts will stare at the player while morphing into a scarier ghost, increasing fear in the player as they confront
the apparition
New Characters: A female heroine, Rei Kurosawa, and her young journalist friend Kei Amakura, bring new special abilities and their own stories to Project Zero 3: The Tormented
Returning Characters: Miku from the original Project Zero is back and playable in Project Zero 3: The Tormented, using her strong spiritual powers to help Rei solve the mystery of the 'House Of Sleep', as her haunting personal story from Project Zero
continues
Disturbing Sounds and Visuals: Eerie sounds, unexpected movements and psychologically disturbing visuals all add up to the most terrifying Japanese horror interactive experience to date.
Trapt (£29.99, Take 2 Interactive) is out now on PS2.
Set in old Europe, the player takes on the role of the seductive Queen Allura, who after being framed for
her father's murder, is forced to flee the castle to take refuge from those that are out to kill her.
Allura, along with her maid Rachel, escape to the Black Forest, where an evil spell from the devil
transforms Allura into a trap master, an evil temptress that uses deadly traps to avenge her enemies.
Returning to the castle with the devil as her guide and on a mission of vengence, Allura uses her wicked
strategy and skill to set up gruesome medieval traps to lure her enemies in and then destroy them.
Features:
Unique Trap System - The game is equal parts action and strategy that will have gamers thinking in the most evil and manipulative ways to create the ultimate combination of traps in order to distinguish their enemies.
The Sexy Main Heroine - Play as the sexy and beguiling Queen Alllura who looks so sweet, but is wickedly calculating and cursed by the devil.
Full-View Map - Set up your traps via a full-view map of the castle
A Variety of Modes and Bonus Content - Play in Story Mode or Survival Mode, plus enjoy an even deeper story when you play in the Bonus Story Mode!
DVDs reviewed by the editor are watched on a Panasonic TXW32R4 32" widescreen TV
connected to either a Creative Dxr2 DVD-ROM player or Microsoft Xbox and
played through a Sony STR-DB930 amplifier.
PC games reviewed by the editor are on:
Since Nov 2005: Intel Pentium D 830 3.0Ghz, 1Gb RAM, 128Mb nVidia GeForce 6700XL, Windows XP
Since Aug 2003: Intel Pentium 4 2.66Ghz, 512Mb RAM, 128Mb GeForce4 MX440 graphics, Windows XP
Since May 2003: Intel Pentium 4 2.6Ghz, 512Mb RAM, 128Mb ATI Radeon 9600TX graphics, Windows XP
Since Jun 2002: Intel Pentium III 600Mhz, 384Mb RAM, Windows 98 SE, 64Mb ATI Radeon 8500LE
Since May 2000: Intel Pentium III 600Mhz, 384Mb RAM, Windows 98 SE, Voodoo 3 3000 AGP
Check out the DVDfever.co.uk discussion forum...
NEWS: Foreigner go on tour in June and July...
