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Director's, extended cut of the famous fantasy adaptation. In part one of the fantasy trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien. Frodo (Elijah Wood) is a hobbit living in the Shire, a quiet, peaceful part of Middle Earth. When it turns out that his elderly relative Bilbo (Ian Holm) is harbouring the ultimate Ring of Power and the evil Nazgul riders of Sauron, The dark Lord of Mordor, are coming to find it, Frodo is entrusted by wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen) to deliver the Ring out of the Shire without it falling into their hands. Frodo leaves the Shire aided by his cousins Merry (Dominic Monaghan), Pippin (Billy Boyd) and trusty friend Sam Gamgee (Sean Astin), but they soon realise that the agents of Mordor are everywhere and that their trip is far from over. Once they reach the Elvish realm of Rivendell the Hobbits form part of the anti-Sauron fellowship, which includes Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen), Boromir (Sean Bean), Legolas Greenleaf (Orlando Bloom), Gimli the dwarf and of course Gandalf. Together they must battle across Middle Earth to destroy the Ring by casting it into the Cracks of Doom, the fiery chasm in the centre of Mordor. - Director:
- Peter Jackson
- Cast:
- Elijah Wood, Alan Howard, Ian McKellen
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Rambo: Last Blood (2019)Rambo V / Rambo 5
Almost four decades after he drew first blood, Sylvester Stallone is back as one of the greatest action heroes of all time, John Rambo. Now, Rambo must confront his past and unearth his ruthless combat skills to exact revenge in a final mission. A deadly journey of vengeance, 'Rambo: Last Blood' marks the last chapter of the legendary series. - Director:
- Adrian Grunberg
- Cast:
- Sylvester Stallone, Paz Vega, Sergio Peris-Mencheta
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Scientist Bruce Banner (Eric Bana) has anger management issues. His quiet life as a brilliant research scientist working with ex-girlfriend Betty Ross (Jennifer Connelly) conceals a painful past. A freak lab accident reveals Bruce's heroic impulses but also unleashes his inner demons. And he becomes the most powerful being on the face of the earth. A super-hero and a monster. - Director:
- Ang Lee
- Cast:
- Eric Bana, Jennifer Connelly, Sam Elliott
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The Blue Planet (BBC) (2001)The Blue Planet: A Natural History of the Oceans
The 'Blue Planet' is the first ever comprehensive series on the natural history of the world's oceans. Narrated by David Attenborough, the extraordinary images of this marine epic reveal the sea a||fl most fearsome and alluring, exposing some of its best kept secrets. Enter a world of breathtakine beauty and discover new species, visit unseen habitats and witness stories of survival never caught ora camera before. To accompany the series is a superb soundtrack from the award-winning composer George Fenton. - Director:
- Alastair Fothergill
- Cast:
- Pierce Brosnan, David Attenborough, Jason Roberts
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Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) and the Dwarves of Erebor have reclaimed the vast wealth of their homeland, but now face the consequences of having unleashed the terrifying Dragon Smaug (voice of Benedict Cumberbatch) upon Lake-town. Meanwhile, Sauron, the Dark Lord, has sent forth legions of Orcs to attack the Lonely Mountain, and Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) finds himself for fighting for his life as five great armies go to war. As darkness converges, the races of Dwarves, Elves and Men must decide - unite or be destroyed. - Director:
- Peter Jackson
- Cast:
- Ian McKellen, Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman
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Captured in stunning Ultra-high definition detail, 'Planet Earth II' is an immersive exploration of the jungles, mountains, deserts, islands, grasslands and cities of the world. Journey to the four corners of the globe to discover the extreme forces that shape life in each of these iconic landscapes and the remarkable ways animals manage to overcome the challenges of surviving in the wildest places on Earth. From eye-to-eye encounters with incredible creatures to epic journeys through breathtaking wildernesses, experience the wonder of the natural world as never before. - Director:
- Justin Anderson
- Cast:
- David Attenborough
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In 2029, giant super-computers dominate the planet, hell-bent on exterminating the human race! And to destroy man's future by changing the past, they send an indestructible cyborg - a Terminator - back in time to kill Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton), the woman whose unborn son will become mankind's only hope. Can Sarah protect herself from this unstoppable menace to save the life of her unborn child? Or will the human race be extinguished by one mean hunk of mutant metal? - Director:
- James Cameron
- Cast:
- Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn
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Blue Planet 2 (2017)Blue Planet II
In recent years, our knowledge of what goes on in our Ocean has been transformed. 'Blue Planet II' uses cutting-edge breakthroughs in science and technology to explore new worlds, reveals astonishing creatures and extraordinary new animal behaviours. As we journey through our deep seas, coral reefs, open ocean, green seas and coasts we share these extraordinary new discoveries. But we now know that ocean health is under threat. Never has there been a more crucial time to explore our remotest seas, and to examine what the future will hold for our blue planet. - Director:
- David Attenborough
- Cast:
- David Attenborough
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The Hobbit Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman), the wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen) and 13 dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage), continue their journey to reclaim the Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor. Along the way, they encounter the skin-changer Beorn (Mikael Persbrandt); giant Spiders of Mirkwood; Wood-elves led by Legolas (Orlando Bloom), Tauriel (Evangeline Lilly) and King Thranduil (Lee Pace); and a mysterious Man named Bard (Luke Evans), who smuggles them into Lake-town. Finally reaching the Lonely Mountain, they face their greatest danger - the Dragon Smaug (voice of Benedict Cumberbatch). - Director:
- Peter Jackson
- Cast:
- Ian McKellen, Brian Sergent, Peter Vere-Jones
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The first in a trilogy of films based on the enduring masterpiece The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" follows title character Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman), who - along with the Wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen) and 13 Dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) - is swept into an epic, quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome Dragon Smaug. Their journey will take them into the Wild, through treacherous lands inhabited by Goblins, Ores and deadly Wargs, as well as a mysterious and sinister figure known only as the Necromancer (Benedict Cumberbatch). Along the path, the unassuming Bilbo Baggins not only discovers depths of ingenuity and courage that surprise even himself, he also gains possession of a "precious" ring tied to the fate of all Middle-earth in ways he cannot begin to imagine. - Director:
- Peter Jackson
- Cast:
- Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage
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Wallace and Gromit: The Complete Collection (2008)Wallace and Gromit: The Collection
This is the complete collection of all four cracking half-hour specials featuring Aardman's oscar-winning duo - charming and eccentric inventor Wallace and his faithful, four-legged friend Gromit!
A Grand Day Out (1989)
Wallace (voice of Peter Sallis) likes a nice bit of cheesewith his crackers, so when this eccentric inventor finds his fridge empty and the local corner shop shut for the Bank Holiday, he is forced to look further a field for his Cheddar. The two modelling clay heroes blast off in their home-made rocket on the ultimate day trip - Wallace and Gromit (voice of Peter Hawkins) are off to the moon!
The Wrong Trousers (1993)
This time the modelling clay stars are plunged into a hilarious tale of skullduggery involving an extraordinary pair of automated trousers and a villainous penguin. Posing as an innocent lodger, the fiendish fish-eater sets about recruiting mild mannered Wallace as an unwitting accomplice to his dastardly plot - a diamond heist with a technically advanced, trouser-inspired difference. It is left to Gromit to turn detective and save the day as malice and mayhem culminate in a breathless train-top chase - around the sitting room!
A Close Shave (1995)
Trade is booming for Wallace and Gromit's Wash'n'Go window cleaning service and love is in the air as Wallace falls for the owner of the local wool shop, the lovely Wendolene. But Wallace has a new incentive - a Knit-O-Matic machine - and adventure looms. Sheep are being rustled, wool is in short supply and Wendolene's malevolent pooch is on the prowl... featuring Shaun the Sheep!
A Matter of Loaf and Death (2008)
Wallace and Gromit have opened a new bakery - Top Bun - and business is booming, not least because a deadly Cereal Killer has murdered all the other bakers in town. Can Gromit save his master from becoming the next baker to be butchered?- Director:
- Nick Park
- Cast:
- Peter Sallis, Anne Reid, Sally Lindsay
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Disney's 'The Lion King', directed by Jon Favreau, journeys to the African savanna where a future king is born. Simba (voices of Donald Glover and JD McCrary) idolizes his father, King Mufasa (voice of James Earl Jones), and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub's arrival. Scar (voice of Chiwetel Ejiofor), Mufasa's brother - and former heir to the throne - has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba's exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his. - Director:
- Jon Favreau
- Cast:
- Donald Glover, Beyoncé Knowles, Seth Rogen
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Eight years ago, after assuming the blame for D.A. Harvey Dent's death, a disgraced Batman (Christian Bale) mysteriously vanished. But everything changes with the appearance of a cunning cat burglar (Anne Hathaway) and the arrival of Bane (Tom Hardy), a ruthless madman. Bane's reign of terror forces Bruce out of his self-imposed exile and into the ultimate battle for Gotham City's survival... and his own. - Director:
- Christopher Nolan
- Cast:
- Christian Bale, Constantine Malahias, Tom Hardy
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In the wake of his parents' murders, disillusioned heir Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) travels the world seeking the means to fight injustice and turn fear against those who prey on the fearful. With the help of his trusted butler Alfred (Michael Caine), detective Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and his ally Lucius Fox (Morgan Freeman), Wayne returns to Gotham City and unleashes his alter ego: Batman, a masked crusader who uses strength, intellect and an array of high-tech weaponry to fight the sinister forces that threaten the city. - Director:
- Christopher Nolan
- Cast:
- Ken Watanabe, Christian Bale, Michael Caine
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John Wick 3: Parabellum (2019)John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum
In this third instalment of the adrenaline-fuelled action franchise, super-assassin John Wick (Keanu Reeves) returns with a $14 million price tag on his head and an army of bounty-hunting killers on his trail. After killing a member of the shadowy international assassin's guild, the High Table, John Wick is excommunicado, but the world's most ruthless hit men and women await his every turn. - Director:
- Chad Stahelski
- Cast:
- Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry, Ian McShane
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