DVD CATALOGUE FOR CHILDREN
September 2006
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102 Dalmatians
Directed by: Kevin Lima
Starring: Ioan Gruffudd, Alice Evans, Glenn Close
An assortment of irresistible animal heroes are unleashed in this family tale. In an unlikely alliance,
the outrageous Waddlesworth, a parrot who thinks he‟s a Rottweiller, teams with Oddball, an
unmarked Dalmatian puppy eager to earn her spots. Together they embark on a quest to outwit the
ever-scheming Cruella De Vil. With the help of an unforgettable set of new Dalmatian friends,
Waddlesworth and Oddball lead the pack on what quickly becomes a high-spirited romp through the
streets of Paris.
2001, 96 minutes
The adventures of Greyfriars Bobby
Directed by: John Henderson
Starring: Gina McKee, Christopher Lee, Greg Wise
Join Bobby in this heart warming tale of friendship, loyalty and colourful adventures. Bobby, an
extremely loyal terrier, gets up to some cheeky mischief in an attempt to remain by his masters
side, even after his unexpected death. When a new dog law is introduced, Bobby‟s life is in danger
and it will take the town of Edinburgh, Bobby‟s closest friends and even the Lord Provost of
Edinburgh to save him.
2005, 100 minutes.
Alice in Wonderland
Directed by: Clyde Geronomi & others
Lewis Carroll's masterpiece of fantasy. Sitting by a tree Alice is intrigued by a rabbit she sees run
by, who just happens to be wearing a watch. Alice's curiosity is aroused and as she follows the
rabbit down a rabbit-hole she finds herself falling a long, long way. Suddenly she is in a strange
world where she meets the Mad Hatter and the March Hare, the Duchess, the Cheshire Cat and the
Mock Turtle and has the most extraordinary adventures.
1951, 72 minutes.
Alice through the looking glass
Directed by: Christine Secombe
Read by: Peter Davison
One minute Alice is looking into the mirror and the next the glass turns into a sort of mist, melts
away and Alice is able to walk straight through into the Looking Glass House. It is a magical world
where all of the pictures seem to be alive, the clock on the chimney piece has the face of a little old
man which grins at her and the chess pieces are walking around.
2002, 62 minutes.
Anne of Green Gables
Directed by: Kevin Sullivan
Starring: Megan Follows, Colleen Dewhurst, Richard Farnsworth
Emmy Award-winning adaptation of Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic children's novel. Headstrong
orphan Anne Shirley arrives at the farm of elderly adoptive couple Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert
and their lives are changed forever.
1985, 195 minutes.
Babe
Directed by: Chris Noonan
Starring: James Cromwell, Magda Szubanski
This is the story of Babe, the pig who thinks he's a dog. On Hoggett's farm every animal has a
preordained purpose in life until an orphaned piglet arrives. Babe is cared for by Fly, the sheepdog,
and soon he thinks he too is a dog. Although everyone thinks he is crazy, Farmer Hoggett believes
there is something special about Babe and decides to enter him for the National Sheepdog
Championships.
1995, 85 minutes.
Back to the Secret Garden
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Directed by: Michael Tuchner
Starring: Joan Plowright, George Baker, Cherie Lunghi
Twelve-year-old Lizzie has come to Misselthwaite Manor, now a home for young war orphans run
by housekeeper Martha and there she meets fellow orphans Robert, Stephen and Geraldine.
Endlessly curious, full of spark and life, Lizzie soon learns about the Secret Garden and wants to
find out more. But Martha is fearful of its mysteries and has forbidden any of the children from
venturing inside – a strictly observed rule that Lizzie is determined to break! With stolen key in
hand she enters the garden and discovers that something once so beautiful, has starved of love
and is dying from neglect – but how to restore it to its former splendour?
2001, 96 minutes.
Batman Begins
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
Starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson
The story explores the origins of the Batman legend and the Dark Knight's emergence as a force for
good in Gotham. In the wake of his parents' murder, disillusioned industrial heir Bruce Wayne
travels the world seeking the means to fight injustice, take his revenge and turn fear against those
who do wrong. He returns to Gotham and unveils his alter-ego: Batman, a masked crusader who
uses his strength, intellect and an array of high tech deceptions to fight the sinister forces that
threaten the city.
2005, 134 minutes.
Bedknobs and Broomsticks
Directed by: Robert Stevenson
Starring: Angela Lansbury, David Tomlinson, Sam Jaffe
An amateur witch and three Cockney urchins set out to save England from the Nazis in WW2 and
enter a fantasy land where live action and animation combine to create a fun-filled world of flying
bedsteads, dancing brooms and airborne fish.
1971, 134 minutes.
Bend it like Beckham
Directed by: Gurinder Chadha
Starring: Parminder Nagra, Keira Knightley, Jonathan Rhys-Meyer
Comedy which tells the story of an eighteen-year-old Indian girl, Jess, who dreams of playing
professional football and mastering David Beckham's ability to bend the ball around the wall. Jess'
family feel that it is totally inappropriate for a girl to play football so they would be mortified if they
knew she played for the local women's team. Will Jess be able to follow her dreams and become a
professional footballer or will she go to law school and marry a nice boy as her parents desire?
2002, 112 minutes.
The BFG
Directed by: Brian Cosgrove
With the voices of: David Jason, Amanda Root, Angela Thorne
Created by the popular storyteller, Roald Dahl, the adventures in this wonderful tale of the "Big
Friendly Giant", will capture the imagination of children of every age. A full-length animated feature
film.
1990, 88 minutes.
Biggles – Adventures in time
Directed by: John Hough
Starring: Neil Dickson, Peter Cushing, Alex Hyde-White
Young advertising executive Jim Ferguson suddenly finds himself tossed back and forward in time
between present-day New York and the battlefields of World War I. In London he learns that he is
the time twin of flying ace Captain James Bigglesworth - `Biggles' to his friends. Unpredictably flung
back and forward between eras, he comes to the aid of Biggles and his friends as they try to
combat a deadly new German sonic weapon.
1986, 92 minutes.
Billy Elliot
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Directed by: Stephen Daldry
Starring: Jamie Bell, Julie Walters, Gary Lewis
Set against the turbulent backdrop of the 1984 miner's strike this heart-warming story tells of a
young boy who finds solace in dance. A miner's son and brought up by his widowed father, Billy
must hide the fact that he is learning ballet and pretends that he is spending his time learning to
box. But you can't keep a secret like a boy in ballet class in a town like this for long, and both father
and brother are fairly angry. But Billy is not deterred and hopes to win a place at the Royal School
of Ballet.
2000, 106 minutes.
Black Beauty
Directed by: Caroline Thompson
Starring: Sean Bean, Peter Davison, Peter Cook
Beginning in the stable on the country estate we join Black Beauty on his many adventures from
good owners to bad owners, friends and enemies and disasters, man-made and natural. Through
twenty years Black Beauty tells of the happy and sometimes traumatic experiences of human
nature.
1994, 84 minutes.
Bob the Builder – Teamwork challenge
Directed by: Liz Whitaker & others
Featuring the voices of Neil Morrissey, Rob Rackstraw, Kate Harbour
Join Bob the Builder and his friends in five adventures.
2003, 68 minutes.
The Borrowers
Directed by: Peter Hewitt
Starring: John Goodman, Jim Broadbent, Hugh Laurie
Based on Mary Norton's books about the Clock family, four inch high 'little people' who live under
the floorboards of the Lender household in England and better known as the Borrowers (so called
because they 'borrow' things). When the owner of the house, Great Aunt Mary dies, the Lender
family are told by her unscrupulous lawyer that she has left no will and that he is the new owner.
1998, 87 minutes.
The box of delights
Directed by: Renny Rye
Starring: Devin Standfield, Patrick Troughton
Travelling home for the Christmas holidays, Kay has a chance meeting with an old Punch and Judy
man, Cole Hawlins, who is guardian of the elixir of life and has a shabby box of powers. He draws
Kay into a fantastic world where he encounters ancient heroes, wolves, flashing rinds and flying
ponies.
2004, 180 minutes.
Cats
Directed by: David Mallet
Starring: Elaine Page, John Mills, Rosemarie Ford
Cats is one of the best known and loved musicals, enthralling audiences all over the world for over
16 years. It is the first ever release of an Andrew Lloyd Webber musical on video. This production
includes Elaine Paige and Sir John Mills and has been re-choreographed and re-staged for this
special production.
1997, 120 minutes.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Directed by: Tim Burton
Starring: Johnny Depp, Freddie Highmore, Helena Bonham-Carter
Tim Burton brings his vividly imaginative style to the beloved Roald Dahl classic Charlie and the
Chocolate Factory, about eccentric chocolatier Willy Wonka and Charlie, a good-hearted boy from a
poor family who lives in the shadow of Wonka's extraordinary factory. Long isolated from his own
family, Wonka launches a worldwide contest to select an heir to his candy empire. Five lucky
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children, including Charlie, draw golden tickets from Wonka chocolate bars and win a guided tour of
the legendary candy-making facility that no outsider has seen in 15 years. Dazzled by one amazing
sight after another, Charlie is drawn into Wonka's fantastic world.
2005, 116 minutes.
Chicken run
Directed by: Peter Lord & Nick Park
Trapped behind barbed wire, fearing for their very lives, the chickens have a mission. Determined
to make a break for freedom, the chickens are caught by the evil Mrs. Tweedy and her oafish
husband who want to turn them into chicken pies. When an all-American rooster named Rocky
lands in the farm, the chickens see their chance has come... to fly the coop. Animated.
2000, 81 minutes.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Directed by: Ken Hughes
Starring: Dick Van-Dyke, Sally-Ann Howes, Lionel Jeffries
Restored to glory by inventor Professor Potts and his children, a vintage racing car suddenly
develops magical qualities when the evil Baron Bomburst tries to steal her. Full of well-known tunes
(the title song was Oscar nominated) and a cast of weird and wonderful characters, this is one trip
you won't want to miss!
1968, 139 minutes.
Christmas Carol - the movie
Directed by: Jimmy T. Murakami
Featuring the voices of: Simon Callow, Kate Winslet, Nicolas Cage
An imaginative retelling of Dickens' Christmas ghost story.
Everyone in Old London Town, including Gabriel the mouse, Tiny Tim and Nurse Belle, is looking
forward to Christmas - everyone except the grumpy, miserly Ebeneezer Scrooge. He just wants to
be left alone to count his money - until he is visited by the spirit of his old partner, Jacob Marley,
who warns him of the error of his ways and announces the arrival of three ghosts: Christmas Past,
Christmas Present and the terrifying Christmas Future.
2000, 81 minutes.
The Chronicles of Narnia
Directed by: Alex Kirby
Starring: Richard Dempsey, Sophie Cook, Jonathan R. Scott
Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy are having an ordinary sort of day when they stumble through the
back of a wardrobe and discover the enchanting world of Narnia. Their new world is full of dwarves,
nymphs, giants, animals that talk and horses that fly. Includes: The Lion, The Witch And The
Wardrobe, Prince Caspian, The Silver Chair and The Voyage Of The Dawn Treader. Based on the
books by C.S. Lewis.
2003, 600 minutes.
The Chronicles of Narnia – The lion, the witch and the wardrobe
Directed by: Andrew Adamson
Starring: Tilda Swinton, Jim Broadbent, William Moseley
Based on the timeless classic from C.S. Lewis. Four children, Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy
have been evacuated from their home in London, following the beginning of the Blitz in 1940, to a
safe haven in the country. They find themselves in an old manor house, owned by the mysterious
Professor. Fascinated by the old place, Lucy soon discovers a strange old wardrobe, which
contains far more than just a few old coats. The land of Narnia lies beyond this magical doorway, a
once peaceful land inhabited by talking beasts, dwarfs, fauns, centaurs and giants that has become
a world cursed to eternal Winter by the evil White Witch, Jadis. Under the guidance of a noble and
mystical ruler, the magnificent lion Aslan, the children must enter the ultimate fight, to overcome
Jadis's powerful hold over Narnia in a spectacular, cinematic battle that will free Narnia from her icy
spell forever.
2005, 137 minutes.
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Danny the champion of the world
Directed by: Gavin Millar
Starring: Jeremy Irons, Robbie Coltrane, Sam Irons
Nine year old Danny Smith lives an idyllic life in a gypsy caravan at the back of his Dad‟s garage
but all this looks set to change when evil landowner Victor Hazell and his henchmen enter their
lives. Hazell has been steadily buying up the local land and Danny and his Dad soon discover that
he will go to any lengths to buy their garage regardless of whether they want to sell. Something
must be done to stop Hazell‟s wicked plot and it is Danny who comes up with a brilliant plan that will
get rid of Hazell and make Danny the Champion of the World. Based on Roald Dahl‟s book. New
out on DVD in 2005.
1989, 95 minutes.
David Copperfield
Directed by: Simon Curtis
Starring: Maggie Smith, Bob Hoskins, Nicholas Lyndurst
Charles Dickens' own favourite story which also became the most enduringly popular novel in which
he created the most famous characters in fiction. Meet the legendary Mr Micawber, the villainous
Uriah Heep and the helpless Dora in this wonderful adaptation.
1999, 210 minutes.
Dinotopia: The Series
Directed by: Mario Azzopardi & David Winning
Starring: Michael Brandon, Georgina Ryland, Jonathan Hyde
Flying over the ocean in a small aircraft with their father, brothers Carl and David are terrified as
they crash land near an uncharted island. The boys manage to swim to safety but their father
unfortunately dies in the crash. The boys begin to explore the island and are amazed to discover
that the island is not only inhabited by people, but also by dinosaurs who coexist together in
harmony. But there is a problem on the island, the source of their power, the sunstones, have
begun to fail. The boys find themselves the key to the island‟s survival, and must journey to
dangerous forbidden territory in a last attempt to save their new home.
2002, 546 minutes.
Doctor Who – Episodes 1 – 3
Directed by: Russell T. Davies & others
Starring: Christopher Eccleston & Billie Piper
Doctor Who is back. With his seemingly inexhaustible spirit of adventure, the Time Lord makes a
welcome return, in his ninth incarnation, as he continues to travel space and time meeting friends
and enemies, both old and new. Contains three episodes. „Rose‟ - The Doctor and Rose meet and
soon face trouble in the shape of the Autons. „The end of the world‟ - The two travel to the year five
billion where representatives from many different planets have gathered to commemorate the end
of the world. „The unquiet dead‟ - Victorian Cardiff is their destination. Here they meet Charles
Dickens as well as some spooky aliens.
2005, 133 minutes.
Doctor Who – Episodes 4 – 6
Directed by: Russell T. Davies & others
Starring: Christopher Eccleston & Billie Piper
Contains three episodes: „Aliens of London‟, „World War Three‟ and Dalek‟.
2005, 132 minutes.
Doctor Who – Episodes 7 – 10
Directed by: Russell T. Davies & others
Starring: Christopher Eccleston & Billie Piper
Contains four episodes: „The long game‟, „Father's Day‟, „The empty child‟ and „The Doctor dances‟.
2005, 171 minutes.
Dr. Who – The 5 doctors
Directed by: Peter Moffatt
Starring: Peter Davison, Jon Pertwee, Patrick Troughton
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A glorious reunion of five doctors to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Doctor Who. The Death Zone
on Gallifrey has been reactivated by someone who wants to play the deadly Game of Rassilon after
many centuries. Five incarnations of the Doctor are brought together to discover the secret of the
first Time Lord President - or be trapped in the Vortex forever.
1983, 102 minutes.
Dr. Who – Dr Who and the daleks/The dalek invasion of earth
Directed by: Gordon Fleming
Starring: Peter Cushing, Bernard Cribbins, Jill Curzon
Dr Who And The Daleks - The Doctor is transported to planet Skaro, where the Daleks plan to
destroy the peaceable Thals. Daleks - Invasion Earth - In the year 2150 Earth is under attack from
the Daleks, its only hope of being saved being the Doctor.
1965, 167 minutes.
Dr. Who – The robots of death
Directed by: Michael E. Briant
Starring: Tom Baker, Louise Jamieson, Russell Hunter
On a desolate planet rich in mineral ores, Sandminer is searching for lucanol, one of the most
valuable substances in the Universe. The crew are served by a staff of robots. Suddenly, one by
one, the crew is being slowly eliminated and the Doctor and Leela are under suspicion.
1977, 95 minutes.
Dr. Who – Series 2, Volume 1
Directed by: James Hawes
Starring: David Tennant, Billie Piper
„The Christmas Invasion‟: It‟s Christmas Eve and high above London, the alien Sycorax are holding
the Earth to ransom. The Doctor must recover from his regeneration in time to save the Human
Race from slavery. „New Earth‟: In the far distant future, an order of cat-nuns cure all illnesses, but
the Doctor is suspicious of their methods. He must uncover the truth and save Rose from the
revenge of his old enemy, the Lady Cassandra.
2006, 102 minutes.
Doctor Who: Series 2, Volume 2
Directed by: James Hawes & Euros Lyn
Starring: David Tennant & Billie Piper
Includes: Tooth and claw; School reunion; The girl in the fireplace.
2006, 133 minutes.
Doctor Who: Series 2, Volume 3
Directed by: James Hawes & Euros Lyn
Starring: David Tennant & Billie Piper
Includes: Rise of the cybermen; The age of steel; The idiot‟s lantern.
2006, 137 minutes.
Dragonheart
Directed by: Rob Cohen
Starring: Sean Connery, Dennis Quaid, David Thewlis
Bowen is a knight dedicated to The Old Code - a noble creed of honour. He hopes to instil his
beliefs in his pupil, the King's son, Prince Einon. But after the King dies Prince Einon turns out to be
even more cruel than his father. Bowen believes that Einon's soul must have been poisoned by a
dragon and vows to destroy them all. On his quest for revenge he meets Draco, a dragon whose
power and strength prove to be more than a match for him and the struggle between the two soon
turns into friendship.
1996, 98 minutes.
Ella Enchanted
Directed by: Tommy O’Haver
Starring: Anne Hathaway, Hugh Dancy, Cary Elwes
A story of magic, music, ogres, elves, giants and wicked stepsisters - a classic fairy-tale world with
a distinctly 21st century twist. Ella of Frell is given a fairy's gift at birth - the gift of perfect obedience
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and is forced to do anything she is commanded. Ella's life proves to be out of her control as she
must do all manner of silly and sometimes dangerous things. When her father remarries, matters
come to a head as her stepmother, the dastardly Dame Olga, and two sinister stepsisters, Hattie
and Olive, enjoy seeing Ella obey their every request at the 'Frell Galleria'. Somehow Ella must find
a way to break the spell.
2005, 90 minutes.
Finding Neverland
Directed by: Marc Forster
Starring: Johnny Depp, Kate Winslet, Julie Christie
Based on the life of James Barrie, the author of the classic children's story Peter Pan. Set in
London in 1904, the film follows Barrie's creative journey to bring Peter Pan to life, from his first
inspiration for the story up until the play's premiere at the Duke of York's Theatre. Through his
friendship with Sylvia Llewelyn and her four sons, they discover an imaginary world of magic and
fantasy, the culmination of which will change not only Barrie's own life, but the lives of everyone
close to him.
2004, 101 minutes.
Five children and It
Directed by: Marilyn Fox
Starring: Simon Godwin, Nicole Mowat, Charlie Richards
When Cyril, Anthea, Robert and Jane discover the sand pit, home of the Psammead, a Sand Fairy
with the marvellous ability to make wishes come true, their adventures, and troubles, are just
beginning. Written by the author of „The Railway Children‟ – E. Nesbit – this classic children‟s tale
is brought magically to life in this BBC adaptation. New out on DVD in 2004.
1991, 143 minutes.
Fly away home
Directed by: Carroll Ballard
Starring: Jeff Daniels, Anna Paquin, Dana Delaney
After nine years of separation, young Amy is reunited with her eccentric father. One day, she
discovers a nest of orphaned goose eggs. Amy decides that she must help them and takes them
home. When the geese hatch they imprint on whoever they see first. So Amy becomes Mother
Goose! But Amy and her father still have one small problem to solve, the geese must migrate south
in the autumn and they need a real Mother Goose to show them the way.
1996, 103 minutes.
Fungus the Bogeyman
Directed by: Stuart Orme
Starring: Martin Clunes, Fay Ripley, Tom Goodman-Hill
Live action blends with computer generated animated in this BBC adaptation of the Raymond
Briggs book. Repulsive yet compulsive viewing for a whole new generation of nose-picking, boil
scratching, zit squeezing viewers. Meet Fungus and a whole host of wonderful Bogeyman
characters, brought to life by the voice of Martin Clunes.
2003, 120 minutes.
Gulliver’s travels
Directed by: Charles Sturridge
Starring: Ted Danson, Mary Steenburgen, James Fox, Ned Beatty.
The classic story following the journeys of Dr Lemuel Gulliver who was lost at sea for nine years.
He tells of his travels through the strange and wonderful lands of Lilliput, Brobdingnag and island of
Laputa and the land of civilised talking horses.
1996, 180 minutes.
Harry Potter and the chamber of secrets
Directed by: Chris Columbus
Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson
Harry returns to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his second year, in this sequel to
The "Philosopher's Stone". This time he is warned not to go back by a house-elf named Dobby, who
predicts that disaster will strike at the school. However, Harry ignores his warnings, and is soon
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back with his old friends Ron, Hermione and Hagrid. But before long, strange things begin to
happen around the school - students are turned into stone, voices come from within the walls, and
Harry learns that he can talk to snakes! When words written in blood on the walls announce that
"The Chamber of Secrets has been opened", Harry and his friends must once again use their
magical abilities and courage to save Hogwarts and the people in it.
2002, 161 minutes.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Directed by: Mike Newell
Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson
When Harry Potter's name emerges from the Goblet of Fire, he becomes a competitor in a gruelling
battle for glory among three wizard schools - The Triwizard Tournament. But since Harry never
submitted his name for the Tournament, who did? Now Harry must confront a deadly dragon, fierce
water demons and an enchanted maze only to find himself in the cruel grasp of “He Who Must Not
Be Named”. In this fourth film adaptation of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, everything changes
as Harry, Ron and Hermione leave childhood forever and take on challenges greater than anything
they could have imagined.
2005, 150 minutes.
Harry Potter and the philosopher’s stone
Directed by: Chris Columbus
Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson
When Harry Potter was born there was a shower of shooting stars and weathermen all over the
world of Muggles were amazed. In the other world, the Ministry of Magic wasn't at all surprised for
Harry was to become one of its finest and most famous wizards. For the first eleven years of his life
Harry lived unhappily with his horrible Uncle Vernon and Aunt Petunia and their truly terrible son
Dudley. Then Harry was taken to Hogwart's School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and life would never
be the same again.
2001, 152 minutes.
Harry Potter and the prisoner of Azkaban
Directed by: Alfonso Cuaron
Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson
After the long summer holidays, Harry can't wait to get back to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and
Wizardry for his third year. He's looking forward to seeing his friends Ron and Hermione again,
particularly after having spent the summer with the horrible Dursley's. But his relief at being back in
school turns to apprehension, when he learns that the sinister prison guards of Azkaban have been
called in to guard the school.
2004, 140 minutes.
Hook
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Robin Williams, Julia Roberts
Peter Pan has grown up and forgotten how to fly. But when his children are kidnapped by Captain
Hook while on a visit to see the aged Wendy in London, he must return to his childhood homeland
and face the evil pirate once more.
1991, 136 minutes.
Howl’s Moving Castle
Directed by: Hayao Miyazaki
Starring: (voices of) Billy Crystal, Lauren Bacall, Christian Bale
„Howl‟s Moving Castle‟ follows the story of young Sophie Hatter, a girl destined to lead a dull life as
a hat maker. Sophie has resigned herself to her boring fate, but fate has other plans for her.
Sophie‟s life is thrown into turmoil when she is literally swept off her feet by a handsome yet
mysterious wizard named Howl. Subsequently transformed into a 90 year-old woman by the
Wicked Witch of the Waste, she embarks on an incredible odyssey to lift the curse and finds herself
in Howl‟s magical moving castle. Based on the book by Diana Wynne Jones.
2005, 115 minutes.
The iron giant
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Directed by: Brad Bird
Featuring the voices of: Jennifer Aniston, Eli Marienthal, Harry Connick Junior
A spine-chilling and mesmerising tale based on the poem by Ted Hughes. Mankind is terrified by
the destruction caused by the Iron Giant as he devours tractors, fences and ploughs. This terrifying
monster from outer space threatens to destroy Earth, until he is befriended by a nine-year old boy
named Hogarth who finds its humanity and saves the townspeople from their fears and prejudices.
1999, 83 minutes.
James and the giant peach
Directed by: Henry Selick
Starring: Joanna Lumley, Miriam Margolyes, Simon Callow
Combined stop-frame animation and live action film follows the magical journey of James as he flies
over the Atlantic on a giant peach, accompanied by a group of animal friends, telling of their
adventures on the way. Based on the book by Roald Dahl.
1996, 76 minutes.
The King’s beard
Directed by: Tony Collingwood
Starring: (voices of) Maureen Lipman, Jim Broadbent, Peter Egan
Original feature-length animated film telling the story of King Cuthbert, the ruler of a magical
Mirrored Kingdom, who has the longest beard the world has ever known which twists and turns
through the streets of his entire kingdom. Everyone in the kingdom so admires his beard they all
want to look just like him, except for one person - Rufus the barber, who has no work at all. Rufus
decides he must change the royal fashion if he is ever to make any money, so sets off in the dead
of night to cut off the King's beard! This one selfish act propels Rufus on a quest far bigger than he
ever could have imagined. Accompanied by the royal Wizard and an army of tiny mice, Rufus finds
himself in a battle against King Cuthbert's evil twin brother Jasper with the fate of the Mirrored
Kingdom in the balance.
2001, 73 minutes.
Lassie
Directed by: Charles Sturridge
Starring: Peter O’Toole, Samantha Morton, John Lynch
Based on Eric Knight's best selling novel „Lassie Come Home‟, this is the timeless story of the
remarkable bond between a young boy and his dog set in a Yorkshire mining town. After falling on
hard times, the Carraclough family is forced to sell Lassie, their beloved dog, to the Duke of
Rudling. When Lassie finds herself transported five hundred miles away to live in the Duke's remote
castle on the northern coast of Scotland, she is determined to defy the odds and return to her
home. So begins an incredible adventure, set against a stunning series of British landscapes which
sees Lassie facing dangers natural and human and finding help in unexpected places as she
makes her way across the country, to reach home in time for Christmas.
2005, 99 minutes.
A little princess
Directed by: Alfonso Cuaron
Starring: Eleanor Bron, Liam Cunningham, Liesel Matthews
Based on the story by Frances Hodgson Burnett, this is the tale of Sara Crewe, living a luxurious
life in India where her father is a rich army officer and who is sent to an English boarding school to
complete her education. Unfortunately for Sara the school is run by Miss Minchin, a cold-hearted
woman, who forces Sara to work as a servant when she learns that her father has died penniless.
1995, 93 minutes.
The Magic Roundabout
Directed by: Jean Duval & others
Starring: (the voices of) Ian McKellen, Jim Broadbent, Tom Baker
After Dougal accidentally releases the evil Zeebad from his prison, he and his friends Ermintrude,
Brian, Dylan and Zebedee embark on a quest to find three magic diamonds before Zeebad uses
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them to encase the world in ice. The destiny of the world rests on their shoulders. Only through
teamwork, friendship and exceptional bravery will they deliver the Enchanted Land from a frozen
fate.
2005, 78 minutes.
Matilda
Directed by: Danny Devito
Starring: Danny Devito, Rhea Perlman, Embeth Davidtz
Once upon a time, there lived a quite extraordinary little girl named Matilda, but unfortunately her
parents were so obsessed with their own lives they never noticed her. They send her to Crunchem
Hall, a horrible boarding school run by a bossy headmistress Miss Trunchbull. There, Matilda
discovers remarkable skills, which allow her to turn the tables on the wicked grown-ups in her world.
Based on the book by Roald Dahl.
1996, 94 minutes.
Merlin
Directed by: Steve Barron
Starring: Sam Neill, John Gielgud, Helena Bonham Carter
Long, long ago before the Knights of the Round Table, before Arthur, Guinevere and Lancelot,
there lived a wicked sorceress, Queen Mab, who summoned forth a mighty wizard to keep the
power of the Old Ways alive. His name was Merlin. But when his heart was touched by the beautiful
Nimue he turns away from the dark world only to be captured and imprisoned by Lord Vortigern.
1998, 174 minutes.
Millions
Directed by: Danny Boyle
Starring: James Nesbitt, Daisy Donova, Alex Etel
Seven year old Damian believes he‟s received a divine gift from above when a suitcase filled with
cash literally falls out of the sky. Against the advice of his older brother Anthony, Damian is anxious
to share the wealth with those less fortunate. But when the loot turns out to be stolen, his noble
intentions are put to the test. Based on the book by Frank Cottrell Boyce.
2004, 98 minutes.
My best ever nursery play rhymes
Learn all the actions, and play along to your favourite rhymes and activity songs.
1990, 52 minutes.
My fair lady
Directed by: George Cukor
Starring: Rex Harrison, Audrey Hepburn, Wilfrid Hyde White
This musical comedy is the story of Cockney Eliza Doolittle, who is transformed by Professor Henry
Higgins into a lady with elocution so pure, she is taken for royalty.
1964, 164 minutes.
Nanny McPhee
Directed by: Kirk Jones
Starring: Emma Thompson, Colin Firth, Imelda Staunton
Recently widowed Mr. Brown seeks assistance from a mysterious and rather strange looking nanny
when his seven very ill-behaved children get too much for him to handle. The children, led by the
eldest boy Simon, have managed to drive away 17 previous nannies and are adamant that they'll
have no trouble with this new one. However Nanny McPhee appears to be no ordinary nanny and
soon they begin to notice that their vile behaviour now leads swiftly and magically to rather startling
consequences.
2005, 97 minutes.
Oliver!
Directed by: Carol Reed
Starring: Ron Moody, Oliver Reed, Harry Secombe
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Dickens' beloved story of the little orphan who falls in with Fagin's den of thieves and learns to 'pick
a pocket or two' before finding a home and family.
1968, 144 minutes.
Oliver Twist
Directed by: Roman Polanski
Starring: Ben Kingsley, Jamie Foreman, Barney Clark
A re-working of Charles Dickens's classic story of a young orphan boy who gets involved with a
gang of boy pickpockets in 19th Century London. Polanski and scriptwriter Ronald Harwood have
retained the characterisations and humour from the original novel, along with the essential story of
good against evil. Fantasy elements have been woven into the story, emphasising the characters'
eccentricities.
2005, 130 minutes.
Pride
Starring: Kate Winslet, Helen Mirren, Rupert Graves
Written by Simon Nye, this film incorporates animation from the Jim Henson Creature Shop in a tale
about Suki the lion cub and her pride. Their peaceful existence in the Serengeti is disturbed when
tragedy strikes and Suki struggles to survive. A tale of courage and nature.
2004, 90 minutes.
Peter Pan
Directed by: P.J. Hogan
Starring: Jason Isaacs, Jeremy Sumpter, Rachel Hurdwood
Set in the wonderful world of Never Never Land, this is the classic tale based on the story by J.M.
Barrie, now made as a live action adventure. Take to the skies with Peter Pan, the boy who never
grew up, as he battles the most notorious villain of them all - Captain Hook - with the help of
Tinkerbell and the Darling children.
2003, 120 minutes.
Pollyanna
Directed by: Sarah Harding
Starring: Amanda Burton, Georgina Terry, Kenneth Cranham
Set in 1913, 'Pollyanna' is the classic story of an orphaned girl who starts a new life with her strict
spinster aunt. The "glad game" she plays, of finding a silver lining in every cloud, transforms the
inhabitants of a joyless community and brings love into the life of her aunt. Based on the novel by
Eleanor H. Porter.
2003, 99 minutes.
The railway children
Directed by: Catherine Morshead
Starring: Jenny Agutter, Richard Attenborough, Gregor Fisher
The enchanting story of three Edwardian children who move from the city to the country with their
mother when their father has to go away unexpectedly. They move into a house called the `Three
Chimneys' beside the railway which soon becomes the centre of all their adventures.
1999, 105 minutes
Robin Hood Prince of Thieves
Directed by: Kevin Reynolds
Starring: Kevin Costner, Mary Elizaveth Mastrantonio, Morgan Freeman
This version of the popular legend is a glossy showcase for Costner's Robin, but it's the strong cast
of familiar British faces and the gorgeous location photography that makes it so worthwhile.
Mastrantonio is a beautiful, plucky heroine and Rickman a show-stealing, off-the-wall Sheriff with
the wonderful line: "...And cancel Christmas!".
1991, 137 minutes.
The secret garden
Directed by: Agnieszka Holland
Starring: Kate Maberly, Heydon Prowse, Maggie Smith
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Classic family fare based on the enchanting story by Frances Hodgson-Burnett. Orphan Mary
Lennox arrives at her uncle's gloomy mansion and after hearing the sound of far-off screaming,
discovers her spoilt bedridden cousin and transforms his life. The catalyst for change is a secret
walled garden which, as it is cared for and restored to its former glory, becomes the means through
which a tragic family can be finally reunited.
1993, 97 minutes.
Shoebox Zoo: Series One
Starring: (voices of) Simon Callow, Alan Cumming, Siobhan Redmond
Marnie McBride moves to Edinburgh from Canada after the death of her mother. She meets the
Shoebox Zoo and suddenly her life is changed forever. The carved animals come alive for her and
she learns about their quest to find the lost Book of Forbidden Knowledge, which belongs to the
great Wizard. The consequences of failure could be terrible and the fate of the world rests upon
them.
2004, 390 minutes.
Shoebox Zoo: Series Two
Starring: (voices of) Simon Callow, Alan Cumming, Siobhan Redmond
The adventures of the Shoebox Zoo continues as Marnie and friend Kyle continue their quest
across the Great Ocean to North America. They follow the trail of riddles and clues as they try to
find the Book of Forbidden Knowledge - but they're not the only ones - the evil Toledo proves a
worthy adversary once again. There are more new characters to meet - Kyle's grandfather,
Nathaniel, an elder of his Native American tribe - as well as a new member of the Shoebox Zoo -
Hunter, an Indian woodcarving of a galloping horse, brought to life by ancient magic.
2005, 315 minutes.
Shrek 2
Directed by: Andrew Adamson & others
Starring: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz
Shrek the solitary swamp-bound ogre returns from his honeymoon with the Princess Fiona. Fiona's
parents invite the pair over for dinner, unaware of her new physical form. Accompanied by Donkey,
they embark on a world of new adventures, meeting many interesting characters along the way.
2004, 89 minutes.
The singing kettle – Medieval madness
Starring: Cilla Fisher, Gary Coupland, Artie Trezise
Live show featuring the madcap capers based around Castle Drago enthralling children of all ages.
Songs featured include „Medieval Madness‟, „Old King Cole‟, „King Frederick's Feast‟, „Please Don't
Touch‟, „Green Grass Grew All Around‟ and many more.
2003, 62 minutes.
The Snowman
Directed by: Dianne Jackson
Raymond Briggs' award-winning children's classic telling the story of a boy, whose snowman comes
to life one night. Together, they embark on a series of magical adventures.
1982, 30 minutes.
Soccer dog: European cup
Directed by: Sandy Tung
Starring: Nick Moran, Jake Thomas, Lori Heuring
Thirteen year-old Zach Connolly travels to Scotland from America in search of his father who he
has never met. He finds that he is a former soccer sensation, struggling in the worst team in the
world. A curious discovery of a dog called Kim who has some exceptional 'skills' suddenly changes
their fortunes.
2004, 82 minutes.
The sound of music
Directed by: Robert Wise
Starring: Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Eleanor Parker
13
Rodgers and Hammerstein's evergreen musical tells the story of the Von Trapp family, their nanny
Maria and their courageous flight to freedom across the Alps from the approaching German forces.
1965,165 minutes.
Tarzan
Directed by: Chris Buck & Kevin Lima
Starring: Brian Blessed, Minnie Driver, Nigel Hawthorne
Disney‟s animated adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs‟ classic story of the ape man begins deep
within the jungle when baby Tarzan is adopted by a family of gorillas. Even though he is shunned
as a “hairless wonder” by their leader, Tarzan is accepted by the gorillas and is raised as one of
their own. Together with his wisecracking ape buddy Terk and neurotic pal Tantor, Tarzan learns
how to „surf‟ and swing through the trees and survive in the animal kingdom. His two worlds collide
with the arrival of humans, forcing Tarzan to choose between a “civilised” life with the beautiful Jane
and the life he knows and loves with his gorilla family. Music by Phil Collins.
1999, 85 minutes.
Teletubbies oooh
More stories with the Teletubbies.
2003, 52 minutes.
Thunderbirds
Directed by: Jonathan Frakes
Starring: Bill Paxton, Brady Corbet, Deborah Weston
The Thunderbirds make a return in a live action adventure, centred around their tropical base,
Tracy Island, TB5. The top secret organisation suddenly find their home has been targeted by the
international master criminal, Aristotle Spode. Believing the cause to be a meteor strike, they are
driven from the Island, only to discover that this was a deliberate ploy and that the Island has now
been occupied by Brains who has been drugged into submission. However, Spode seems to have
overlooked one essential factor, Alan, Fermat and Tin Tin are still on the island.
2004, 113 minutes.
Thunderpants
Directed by: Peter Hewitt
Starring: Simon Callow, Stephen Fry, Celia Imrie
From the day he is born, Patrick Smash baffles his family and teachers alike with his special gift -
an amazing ability to fart. Patrick's best friend is a child genius, Alan A. Allen. With Alan's help,
Patrick learns to harness his special powers, taking them on a journey of adventure from fame to
danger and finally to the US Space Centre. There the world waits to see if they can fulfil their
ambition.
2002, 83 minutes.
Tom Brown’s schooldays
Directed by: Dave Moore
Starring: Stephen Fry, Jemma Redgrave, Alex Pettyfer
Based on Thomas Hughes' classic tale of Victorian public school life. Tom finds his first years at
Rugby harsh and brutal, suffering from vicious bullying. Timid and homesick, he gradually learns
how to confront his fears, build his courage and assert himself.
2004, 100 minutes.
Tooth
Directed by: Edouard Nammour
Starring: Harry Enfield, Vinnie Jones, Stephen Fry
Tooth is a young, feisty tooth fairy, who lives in Fairytopia, the magical land of the fairies. One day,
fed up with the way most fairies have forgotten how to use their magical powers, she decides to stir
them up and have a bit of fun. Her plans however go horribly wrong and two days before Xmas she
manages to make Fairytopia bankrupt. When Tooth finds our how much trouble she‟s in, she
realises the only person who can help her is the one and only Mrs Santa Claus, who disappeared
over 100 years ago. Teaming up with two children, she sets off on the adventure of a lifetime.
Pursued by the evil Plug, a terrifying fairy hunter and his posse, the race is on to save the world
before Christmas and Easter are ruined forever.
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2003, 87 minutes.
Wallace and Gromit 3 – Cracking adventures
Directed by: Steve Box & Nick Park
Special collector's edition containing three films, plus a 15 minute documentary . A Grand Day Out -
When Wallace discovers that he has run out of cheese and the corner shop is closed for the Bank
Holiday, there's only one solution, he must travel to the moon. Wrong Trousers - Wallace is drawn
into a diamond robbery by a villainous penguin. A Close Shave - Wallace has a new invention, a
Knit-O-Matic machine and he's fallen in love with the owner of the local woolshop, Wendolene
Ramsbottom. Suddenly sheep are being rustled and Wendolene's pooch is on the prowl.
Wallace and Gromit: The curse of the were rabbit
Directed by: Steve Box & Nick Park
Starring: (voices of) Peter Sallis, Ralph Fiennes, Helena Bonham Carter
When their town‟s prized produce start disappearing, Wallace and Gromit must use all their wildly
imaginative inventions to try to capture a mysterious beast of epic and fluffy proportions.
2005, 85 minutes.
Watership Down: Volume One – The Promised Land
Starring: (voices of) Rik Mayall, Jane Horrocks, John Hurt
„Watership Down‟ is an action-adventure series, which tells the story of a group of rabbits who leave
their endangered warren in the search of a new home. Driven by a vision of a promised land, the
small band of renegades sets out on a perilous adventure across the English countryside towards
their new home.
Based on the characters from Richard Adam‟s book.
68 minutes.
Watership Down: Volume Two – Strawberry Fayre
Starring: (voices of) Rik Mayall, Jane Horrocks, John Hurt
70 minutes.
Watership Down: Volume Three – A Tale of a Mouse
Starring: (voices of) Rik Mayall, Jane Horrocks, John Hurt
71 minutes.
Who framed Roger Rabbit
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
Starring: Bob Hoskins, Christopher Lloyd, Joanna Cassidy
It‟s 1947 Hollywood and Eddie Valiant, a down-on-his-luck detective, is hired to find proof that
Marvin Acme, gag factory mogul and owner of Toontown, is playing hanky-panky with femme fatale
Jessica Rabbit, wife of Maroon Cartoon superstar, Roger Rabbit. When Acme is found murdered,
all fingers point to Roger, and the sinister, power-hungry Judge Doom is on a mission to bring
Roger to justice. Roger begs the Toon-hating Valiant to find the real evildoer and the plot thickens
as Eddie uncovers scandal after scandal and realises the very existence of Toontown is at stake.
New out on DVD in 2003.
1988, 100 minutes.
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