J.R.R. Tolkien - Master Of The Rings

George Frederic Watts

At his death in 1904, George Frederic Watts was the most celebrated artist in Britain. An acclaimed portraitist, a distinguished history painter, the creator of powerful, massive sculptures, and a mystical, symbolist visionary, Watts was hailed as 'England's Michelangelo. Yet in the twentieth century his critical reputation fell away, and his bold, often brilliant work is only now being rediscovered. Produced alongside centenary exhibitions at the Tate and the National Portrait Gallery, this film explores the artist's works and remarkable life. Some of his most striking portraits are of the dazzling actress Ellen Terry, to whom the middle-aged Watts was briefly married when she was 17. Curators Alison Smith and Barbara Bryant and biographer Veronica Franklin Gould discuss the beauty and diversity of Watts' work, and the challenges it can pose for viewers today. The film also visits, with curator Richard Jefferies, the charmingly eccentric Watts Gallery at Compton in the Surrey countryside, which is the first purpose-built museum in Britain dedicated to the work of a single artist.

Kickboxer 4 - The Aggressor

Sasha Mitchell triumphantly returns to the ring as David Sloan, fighting not just for his survival, but for his beautiful wife, who has become the sexual captive of the despicable world champion, Tong Po. Framed, forgotten and furious, Sloan has been wasting away in prison, but the Feds agree to release him, if he will lead them inside Tong Po's impenetrable Mexican fortress, protected by its deadly guards and adorned by its sexual slaves. Sloan reluctantly teams up with a female fighter to gain entry into Po's tournament of champions, a savage battle where winner takes all - and to Sloan - that means everything!

City Guide - Istanbul

Istanbul is the only city to span two continents. Previously known as Byzantium and Constantinople, it was the centre of the civilized world for over a millennium. Although no longer the capital of Turkey, Istanbul remains its biggest and busiest city. Traveller Estelle Bingham starts her exploration of the ancient city at Topkapi Palace, former home of sultans and their concubines. She interrupts her sightseeing for a day to Gallipoli, the site of an infamous World War I battlefield. Continuing her journey around Istanbul, she visits the opulent Pera Palace Hotel. After some retail therapy in the Grand Bazaar, she ends her journey at the famous Blue Mosue.

Pink Panther - Cartoon Collection

Features all 124 Pink Panther cartoons from the 1960's and 70's. Described as the world's coolest cartoon star, this is the ultimate collection of misadventures with the famous sophisti'cat.

Faeries - The Movie

For centuries, faeries have been a source of enchantment and inspiration throughout the world. In this magical tale, two children - Nellie and George - are sent to the country while their parents move house. Exploring the local forest, George mysteriously disappears - into Faery Land. With the help of a friendly hobgoblin named Broom, Nellie eventually finds George playing happily with some faeries in Faery Land. But he has just eaten some of their food and is thus bound by faerie law to remain in Faery Land forever. Nellie is outraged and negotiates with the Faerie Prince for his release - agreeing to complete three tasks in return for his freedom.