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Night Watch (2004)Nochnoi Dozor
For centuries, the battling forces of light and darkness have kept an uneasy truce. The undercover members of the Night Watch have formed a supernatural police force, protecting the world against the Dark Ones - the vampires, witches, shape-shifters and sorcerers that wage war in the night. At the same time, the Dark Ones have a Day Watch that in turn polices the forces of light. The fate of humanity rests in this delicate balance between good and evil, but that fate is now in jeopardy. Ancient prophecy foretells that one day a Great One will arrive who can end the battle between light and dark forever. That time has arrived in Moscow - but which side will the great one choose? - Director:
- Timur Bekmambetov
- Cast:
- Yuri Lowenthal, Konstantin Khabenskiy, Vladimir Menshov
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It has been more than 40 years since the humans of the 12 Colonies of Kobol did battle with the Cylons - a sentient robot race who turned on their creators with deadly results. The robots have observed the armistice that ended the Cylon War, but the promised diplomatic relations between man and machine never materialized. Silent for years, humanity's deadliest enemies are now re-emerging with a vengeance - and this time they have taken on human form. Following a swift and deadly attack, the human race is once more reduced to a ragtag fleet of fighters, facing a final unwinnable battle. Do they make one final stand against the Cylons, hoping to triumph against all odds? Or do they flee in search of another hospitable world? - Director:
- Michael Rymer
- Cast:
- Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff
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"Top Gear: Planes, Trains and Automobiles" is a collection of classic moments featuring Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, in a celebration of the most exciting ways to get over land and through the air. A monument to what happens when you put planes, trains and automobiles in the hands of three blokes who aren't afraid to slam open the throttle... - Director:
- Not Available
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- Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May
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Apollo 11 (2019)Apollo 11: First Steps
From director Todd Douglas Miller (Dinosaur 13) comes a cinematic event 50 years in the making. Crafted from a newly discovered trove of 65mm footage, and more than 11,000 hours of uncatalogued audio recordings, 'Apollo 11' takes us straight to the heart of NASA's most celebrated mission - the one that first put men on the moon, and forever made Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin into household names. Immersed in the perspectives of the astronauts, the team in Mission Control, and the millions of spectators on the ground, we vividly experience those momentous days and hours in 1969 when humankind took a giant leap into the future. - Director:
- Todd Douglas Miller
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- Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, Buzz Aldrin
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Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood
Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood visits 1969 Los Angeles, where everything is changing, as TV star Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his longtime stunt double Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt) make their way around an industry they hardly recognize anymore. The ninth film from the writer-director features a large ensemble cast and multiple storylines in a tribute to the final moments of Hollywood's golden age. - Director:
- Quentin Tarantino
- Cast:
- Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie
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Apollo 11: Landing the Eagle (2008)When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions: Landing the Eagle
"Landing the Eagle" - Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Man Landing on the Moon. In 1969 a group of astronauts changed the world. They rode the biggest rocket ever built to the moon. It was the culmination of 10 years of space pioneering and the foundation for more than four decades of exploring worlds beyond our own. As we celebrate 50 years since man first set foot on the Moon's surface we look back on one of NASA's most remarkable moments and acknowledge what a truly phenomenal achievement the completion of Apollo 11's mission was. This program is a fitting tribute to that historic day and pays homage to the bravery of the men and women of the space program. It was made possible by NASA opening its archives and releasing theoriginal footage that recorded the historic journey. There are also fascinating brand new interviews with astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin as they recall the monumental moment when their mission objective was accomplished. It is NASA's finest hour and one of the most triumphant moments in world history. - Director:
- Richard Dale
- Cast:
- Gary Sinise, Gene Kranz, Eugene Cernan
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Apollo 11: Moon Landing (2019)Apollo 11 Moon Landing: 50th Anniversary Collection
This 50th anniversary collection contains the most important examples of the BBC's comprehensive coverage of the Apollo missions to the Moon. The cultural impact is featured in James Cameron's sobering film 'Nobody Ever Asks Why'. Live commentary is provided by James Burke and Patrick Moore for the first step on the Moon and James Burke's definitive series 'Project Apollo' explains how it all happened, using exclusive interviews with the men that walked on the Moon. '8 Days' marries the voices of the Apollo 11 astronauts with specially shot live action, bringing the drama of Apollo 11 to life. The result is a nail biting story of triumph over adversity. - Director:
- Anthony Philipson
- Cast:
- Patrick Kennedy, Jack Tarlton, Rufus Wright
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Two time Rugby World Cup winner, three-time international rugby player of the year, all-time international leading points scorer - All Blacks legend Dan Carter is the biggest superstar in rugby history. Pitch Productions presents the story of Carter's remarkable career and his quest to overcome the heartbreak of past tournaments to achieve glory in the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Interviews with Richie McCaw, Jonny Wilkinson, Beauden Barrett, Carter's family and many more, provide an intimate insight into Carter the man and his journey from rural New Zealand to becoming the greatest number 10 of all time. - Director:
- Luke Mellows
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- Dan Carter, Richie McCaw, Beauden Barrett
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The time was 5.15pm, the date was 30th July 1966, the place was Wembley... and the act was Geoff Hurst's magnificent extra-time goal which secured World Cup victory for England. It is the stuff of legend and everything about that day in the summer of 1966 has gone on to have an enduring hold on our collective imagination. This video allows you to relive that magical day with a digitally remastered version of the original BBC broadcast of the match. It also includes a range of additional material exclusively recorded for video. Contains the most complete version of the match from the BBC archive. - Director:
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- Cast:
- Jack Charlton, Kenneth Wolstenholme, Martin Peters
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Rocko's Modern Life is an American animated comedy/family TV series following the likes of an Australian wallaby and his squad as he transitions in a life to the American suburbs in a fictional place called O-Town. Voice actors include Carlos Alazraqui as Rocko, Mr. Lawrence voicing Filburt Turtle, Tom Kenny as Heffer Wolfe, and more. - Director:
- Joe Murray
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- Carlos Alazraqui, Joe Murray, Tom Kenny
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Rothko woofs. Maybe he thinks that's my name. More likely he's decided - as I did four years ago - that I no longer deserve one. Occasionally he looks at the telly. Mostly he’s looking at me looking at the telly. He doesn’t want me here. Here in Immogen’s house that I’m supposed to be looking after. - Director:
- Christopher Morris
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- Christopher Morris, Paddy Considine, Phil Cornwell
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Failed comedian Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) encounters violent thugs while wandering the streets of Gotham City dressed as a clown. Disregarded by society Fleck begins a slow descent into madness as he transforms into the criminal mastermind known as Joker in director Todd Phillips' thrilling origin story. - Director:
- Todd Phillips
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- Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz
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Bruce Springsteen brings his latest studio album, 'Western Stars', to life in this cinematic experience, performing each of its 13 songs with a full band and orchestra under the cathedral ceiling of his historic, nearly 100-year-old barn. 'Western Stars' marks Springsteen's directorial debut, together with frequent collaborator Thom Zimny, and provides a window into the personal and creative world of this great American artist. Blurring the line between concert documentary and Springsteen memoir, the film blends the artist's own archival footage with breathtaking scenes of the American West to complete this story of love and loss, isolation, family, and the eternal search for the open road. - Director:
- Bruce Springsteen
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- Bruce Springsteen
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When Jay (Jason Mewes) and Silent Bob (Kevin Smith) discover that a reboot of the Bluntman and Chronic movie is being made, they head off to ChronicCon in Hollywood to stop it. Along the way, they run into Jay's old girlfriend Justice (Shannon Elizabeth) and Jay discovers he has a daughter he never knew he had - one who forces Jay and Silent Bob at knife-point to take her and her 3 friends with them to Hollywood so they can be extras in the new movie. Filled to the brim with cameo appearances from a myriad of past characters from the View Askewniverse, as well as some new, but very familiar, faces. - Director:
- Kevin Smith
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- Joey Lauren Adams, Chelsea Gilson, Ben Affleck
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Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)Jumanji 2
In 'Jumanji: The Next Level', the gang is back (Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart and Karen Gillan) but the game has changed. As they return to Jumanji to rescue one of their own, they discover that nothing is as they expect. With more action and surprises, the players will have to brave parts unknown and unexplored, from the arid deserts to the snowy mountains, in order to escape. - Director:
- Jake Kasdan
- Cast:
- Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart
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