This week we have the new Batman film with an amazing performance from Heath Ledger as The Joker, this title is available on Blu-Ray as well as DVD. Star Wars - Clone Wars arrives as well as Hellboy 2. We also have offerings for those of you who prefer something a little more girlie... Wild Child and Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging.
Following on from Batman Begins, director Christopher Nolan and Christian Bale reunite for The Dark Knight.
With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon and newly appointed District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the city streets. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as The Joker.
4 copies on DVD and 1 Blu-Ray copy in store Thursday 4th December!
Star Wars: Clone Wars will be an expansion and continuation of the similarly-named 2003 TV series which picked up where the theatrical feature Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones left off, as an epic civil war rages. It will feature the various conflicts between the Galactic Republic, led by Supreme Chancellor Palpatin, and the Confederacy of Independent Systems, led by Count Dooku and General Grievous.
1 copy in store Thursday 4th December 2008!
With a signature blend of action, humour and character-based spectacle, the saga of the world's toughest, kitten-loving hero from Hell continues to unfold in Hellboy 2: The Golden Army. Bigger muscle, badder weapons and more ungodly villains arrive in an epic vision of imagination from Oscar nominated director Guillermo del Toro (Pan's Labyrinth, Hellboy).
After an ancient truce existing between humankind and the invisible realm of the fantastic is broken, hell on Earth is ready to erupt. A ruthless leader who treads the world above and the one below defies his bloodline and awakens an unstoppable army of creatures. Now, it's up to the planet's toughest, roughest superhero to battle the merciless dictator and his marauders. He may be red. He may be horned. He may be misunderstood. But when you need the job done right, it's time to call in Hellboy!
4 copies in store Thursday 4th December 2008!
Wild Child tells the comic story of sixteen year old Poppy (Emma Roberts), a rebellious American teenager who, after numerous warnings by her father (Aidan Quinn), is sent to a strict all-girls boarding school in the U.K. in an attempt to straighten out her behaviour.
Under the watchful eye of the school's headmistress (Natasha Richardson) and surrounded by a new circle of friends, Poppy begrudgingly realizes her bad-girl behaviour will only get her so far. But just because she must grow into a fine young lady doesn't mean this Wild Child won't be spending every waking hour shaking up a very proper system...
2 copies in store Thursday 4th December 2008!
Based on the best-selling series of books by Louise Rennison, Angus, Thongs And Perfect Snogging stars Georgia Groome as Georgia Nicolson - an eccentric and irresistible teenager who struggles through life seeking out her two main desires:
1. To get a gorgeous sex-god as her boyfriend
2. To throw the greatest 15th birthday party ever!
Angus, Thongs And Perfect Snogging revolves around Georgia's hilarious journal entries so prepare to be engulfed in the world of the soaring highs and the bottomless lows of being an angst ridden teenager!
2 copies in store Thursday 4th December 2008!
Tuesday 2 December 2008
New Releases At Movie Mix 4th December 2008!
Tuesday 25 November 2008
New Releases At Movie Mix 27th November 2008!
This week sees the releaase of the much-anticipated Hancock on DVD, starring Will Smith as the grumpy superhero. We also have Meet Dave, Space Chimps, The Mummy 3: Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor and Camp Rock. Enjoy!
There are heroes... There are superheroes... And then there's... Hancock.
Will Smith stars as Hancock - a edgy, conflicted, sarcastic, and misunderstood guy whose well-intentioned heroics, might get the job done and save countless lives, but always seem to leave jaw-dropping damage in their wake. The public has finally had enough - as grateful as they are to have their local hero, the good citizens of Los Angeles are wondering what they ever did to deserve this guy. Hancock isn't the kind of man who cares what other people think - until the day that he saves the life of PR executive Ray Embrey (Jason Bateman), and the sardonic superhero begins to realize that he may have a vulnerable side after all.
4 copies in store Thursday 27th November!
The Mummy franchise is back with the third chapter in the adventure series, The Mummy: Tomb Of The Dragon Emporer.
Brendan Fraser reprises his role as explorer Rick O'Connel and is joined by Luke Ford, Jet Li, Michelle Yeoh, Maria Bello and John Hannah!
Doomed by a double-crossing sorceress (Michelle Yeoh) to spend eternity in suspended animation, China's ruthless Dragon Emperor (Jet Li) and his 10,000 warriors have laid forgotten for eons, entombed in clay as a vast, silent terra cotta army. But when dashing adventurer Alex O'Connell (Luke Ford) is tricked into awakening the ruler from eternal slumber, the reckless young archaeologist must seek the help of the only people who know more than he does about taking down the undead: his parents - Rick and Evelyn O'Connor (Brendan Frase and Maria Bello).
3 copies in store Thursday 27th November!
Space Chimps is a computer animated comedy adventure starring Jeff Daniels, Stanley Tucci, Cheryl Hines and Andy Samber.
When an expensive NASA probe disappears into an intergalactic wormhole, the agency recruits Ham III (Andy Samberg), grandson of the first chimpanzee in space, to help retrieve the wayward craft. But Ham is a free-spirited circus performer more interested in zero gravity high jinks than living up to his illustrious heritage. The simian slacker becomes a reluctant hero and learns the true meaning of courage as he and his crewmates, the fearless Lt. Luna (Cheryl Hines) and their uptight commander, Titan (Patrick Warburton), risk everything in an effort to save the peaceful inhabitants of a distant planet from the evil dictator Zartog (Jeff Daniels).
2 copies in store Thursday 27th November!
Starship Dave features Eddie Murphy, Elizabeth Banks and Gabrielle Union!
Seeking a way to save their doomed world, a crew of tiny, human-looking aliens arrives on earth in the perfect disguise - a spaceship shaped like an ordinary man.
1 copy in store Thursday 27th November!
Get ready to sing and dance like never before with the electrifying Disney Channel Original Movie Camp Rock!
When Mitchie scores a job as a cook at Camp Rock, her life takes an unpredictable twist, and she learns just how important it is to be true to yourself. Join the platinum-selling Jonas Brothers and the hottest cast of performers at the coolest summer camp anywhere!
1 copy in store Thursday 27th November!
Tuesday 18 November 2008
New Releases At Movie Mix 20th November 2008!
Wall-E is here. Mamma Mia has arrived. Mulder and Scully are back. Christmas is coming. And Seed brings fright to the night. 'Nuff said.
The year is 2700 and the Earth is polluted, barren and exhausted. Wall-E is the last of a group of clean-up robots, sent to restore the Earth by lifting and compressing the endless quantities of rubbish left behind by a human race that has withdrawn to the safety of space.
Wall-E spends every day doing what he was made for on the lonely, silent Earth. His only companion is his trusty pet cockroach, Spot. But soon, he will discover what he was meant for as he chases his dream across the galaxy.
3 copies on DVD, 1 copy on Blu-Ray DVD in store Thursday 20th November!
Meryl Streep leads an all-star cast in the feature-film adaptation of the beloved musical that has been seen by more than 30 million people in 160 cities and 8 languages around the world.
Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgård, Christine Baranski, Julie Walters, Amanda Seyfried and Dominic Cooper join Streep in Mamma Mia - a celebration of a mother, a daughter and three possible fathers!
An independent, single mother who owns a small hotel on an idyllic Greek island, Donna (Meryl Streep) is about to let go of Sophie (Amanda Seyfried), the spirited daughter she's raised alone. For Sophie's wedding, Donna has invited her two lifelong best girlfriends - practical and no-nonsense Rosie (Julie Walters) and wealthy, multi-divorcee Tanya (Christine Baranski) - from her one-time backing band, Donna and the Dynamos. But Sophie has secretly invited three guests of her own...
On a quest to find the identity of her father to walk her down the aisle, she brings back three men from Donna's past to the Mediterranean paradise they visited 20 years earlier. Over 24 chaotic, magical hours, new love will bloom and old romances will be rekindled on this lush island full of possibilities.
4 copies on DVD in store Thursday 20th November!
The supernatural thriller is a stand-alone story in the tradition of some of the show's most acclaimed and beloved episodes, and takes the always-complicated relationship between Fox Mulder (Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Anderson) in unexpected directions. Mulder continues his unshakable quest for the truth, and Scully, the passionate, ferociously intelligent physician, remains inextricably tied to Mulder's pursuits.
1 copy on DVD Thursday 20th November!
Everybody has that one relative who can't help but cause problems over the holidays. Even Santa.
This is a story you've never heard before, a hilarious and heartwarming comedy about Fred Claus, Santa's brother - and complete opposite. After growing up in a saintly Nick's shadow, Fred becomes a grouch who's lost his belief in Christmas. Then, one magical December, Fred flies north (first class via reindeer) to find brother Nick is in trouble: a scheming efficiency expert is out to shut down Christmas fever! Expect fun by the sleighful as Fred helps save Christmas and rediscovers the gift of family. Join Vince Vaughn, Paul Giamatii, Miranda Richardson, Rachel Weisz, Kathy Bates, Kevin Spacey and more in a yuletide treat to enjoy for years to come.
1 copy on DVD Thursday 20th November!
Sam Seed, an insane mass murderer, is scheduled for execution at the hands of Warden Wright. After three attempts to electrocute, complete with boiling blood that steeps from his eyes, Seed is still alive. The executioner, Wright and the doctor collectively agree, that the breathing Seed be pronounced dead. He is bound and buried alive. After biting and clawing his way to the surface, Seed, the blood soaked, enraged madman, is now bent on vengeance.
1 copy on DVD Thursday 20th November!
Tuesday 11 November 2008
A bit of a martial arts theme going on this week, what with the release of Kung-Fu Panda and The Forbidden Kingdom (available on DVD and Blu-Ray DVD). Look out for the next installment of The Chronicles Of Narnia series with Prince Caspian. Watch the trailers and take your pick!
Kung Fu Panda is a new animated movie starring Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Jackie Chan, Lucy Liu, Ian McShane and Angelina Jolie!
The Valley Of Peace and it's inhabitants are under threat from a malevolent snow leopard, Tai Lung (Ian McShane). With everyone fearing for their very existences, the role of protector falls into the lap of the lazy, irreverent Po, (Jack Black) a panda more used to slacking off than facing great challeneges. But it is Po who must master the ways of Kung Fu and ultimately face a showdown with the colossus that is Tai Lung...
3 copies in store Thursday 13th November (DVD).
In Forbidden Kingdom, American teenager Jason (Michael Angarano), who is obsessed with Hong Kong cinema and kungfu classics, finds an antique Chinese staff in a pawn shop: the legendary stick weapon of the Chinese sage and warrior, the Monkey King (Jet Li). With the lost relic in hand, Jason unexpectedly finds himself transported back to ancient China.
There, he meets the drunken kungfu master, Lu Yan (Jackie Chan); an enigmatic and skillful Silent Monk (Jet Li); and a vengeance-bent kungfu beauty, Golden Sparrow (Crystal Liu Yi Fei), who lead him on his quest to return the staff to its rightful owner, the Monkey King - imprisoned in stone by the evil Jade Warlord (Collin Chou) for five hundred years. Along the way, while attempting to outmaneuver scores of Jade Warriors, Cult Killers and the deadly White Hair Demoness, Ni Chang (Li Bing Bing), Jason learns about honor, loyalty and friendship, and the true meaning of kung fu, and thus frees himself.
2 copies in store Thursday 13th November (DVD), 1 Blu-Ray copy.
Return to Narnia with The Chronicles Of Narnia 2: Prince Caspian!
The four siblings, Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy, are pulled back into the land of Narnia, where a thousand years has passed since they left. The children are once again enlisted to join the colorful creatures of Narnia in combating an evil villain who prevents the rightful Prince from ruling the land.
3 copies in store Thursday 13th November (DVD).
Monday 3 November 2008
New Releases At Movie Mix 6th November 2008!
6 new releases this week including the new Indiana Jones film. For the first time, Movie Mix will be stocking this film on DVD AND BLU RAY discs. We are trialling this format with the big titles in the run up to Christmas so if you want to rent Blu Ray then we are the place to go!
The adventure continues...
The newest Indiana Jones adventure commences in the desert in 1957 - the height of the Cold War. After barely escaping a close scrape with Sovient agents Professor Jones returns home to Marshall College only to find that the government have forced the university to fire him.
On his way out of town, Indiana meets rebellious young Mutt (Shia LaBeouf), who has a proposition for the adventurous archaeologist: If he'll help Mutt on a mission with deeply personal stakes, Indy could very well make one of the most spectacular archaeological finds in history - the Crystal Skull of Akator, a legendary object of fascination, superstition and fear.
4 copies on DVD Thursday 6th November
1 Blu Ray copy Thursday 6th November
Three-time Oscar®-nominee Frank Darabont (The Green Mile, The Shawshank Redemption) reunites with horror-master Stephen King to write and direct this chilling adaptation of the author's original short story, The Mist.
Following a violent thunderstorm, artist David Drayton and a small town community come under vicious attack from creatures prowling in a thick and unnatural mist. Local rumors point to an experiment called the 'The Arrowhead Project' conducted at a nearby top-secret military base, but questions as to the origins of the deadly vapor are secondary to the group's overall chances for survival.
2 copies on DVD Thursday 6th November
After meeting at a nightclub in a Mediterranean resort, seven young adults decide to continue partying aboard a luxury yacht in the middle of the ocean. But when one of them dies in a freak accident a ruthless fight for survival ensues.
1 copy on DVD Thursday 6th November
Speed Racer lives for racing. He is a born winner with an aggressive, instinctive, and fearless approach to the track. Having racked up victory after victory behind the wheel of his unstoppable Mach 5 vehicle, he faces the deadliest decision of his life - partner up with a rich mogul cheat for safety or risk his life to save the spirit of his sport and compete in the definitive, death-defying, cross country rally, The Crucible.
The death of his brother, the legendary Rex Racer (Scott Porter), in a mysterious racing accident ten years earlier has urged Speed (Emile Hirsch), the son of car-designer Pops Racer (John Goodman), to carry on his brother's legacy. Speed's own success results in the discovery that some of the biggest races are being fixed by a handful of ruthless sponsors led by the sinister Mr Royalton (Roger Allam). In the knowledge that Royalton will see to it that his Mach 5 will never cross a finishing line again if they do not join forces, Speed's fate hangs in the balance as he decides which path to take.
The Wachowski Brothers, creators of The Matrix trilogy, have produced the ultimate live-action adaptation of Tatsuo Yoshida's classic 1960s Japanese anime series Mach Go Go Go in this beautifully shot visual feast that will appeal to the whole family. Full of exciting, brilliantly-conceived races, primary-colour characterisations, and an irresistible sense of fun Speed Racer is an entertaining, superbly directed blockbuster that is unlike anything you have seen before.
1 copy on DVD Thursday 6th November
Enter the world of fairies...
Though Tinker Bell might have played second fiddle to Peter Pan and Captain Hook in Disney's 1953 classic, the beloved fairy gets top billing - and a speaking role - with this animated adventure.
1 copy on DVD 6th November
Wednesday 29 October 2008
New Releases At Movie Mix 30th October 2008!
9 new releases this week, including M. Night Shyamalan's much hailed "The Happening". Watch the trailers below and come in to rent the films, easy as that!
Based on the classic novel by Jules Verne Journey To The Centre Of The Earth 3D stars Brendan Fraser as Trevor, a science professor whose radical theories have completely tarnished his reputation. While backpacking across Iceland with his nephew Sean (Josh Hutcherson), the two explorers find a cave that leads them deep down into the bowels of the planet. There they discover a bizarre landscape filled with terrifying creatures.
1 copy in store Thursday 30th October.
1 copy in store Thursday 30th October.
Jesse Metcalfe (Desperate Housewives) stars in Insanitarium - a horrifying thriller about a man who cons himself into a mental hospital in order to break out his beloved sister. Once inside, he discovers that a doctor (Peter Stormare Fargo) is mercilessly using his patients as lab rats and is turning them into bloodthirsty killers. Trapped inside an inescapable labyrinth, will they find a way out before the relentless cannibals hunt them down?
1 copy in store Thursday 30th October.
"Make Some Noise" and get ready for the year's most eye-popping, dance-in-your-seat music experience with Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus Best Of Both Worlds Concert Movie!For the first time ever, Miley performs as herself and Hannah in the same epic show. With a special appearance by the Jonas Brothers and never-before-seen bonus features, including a sing-along mode, two exclusive songs and a rare, inside look into the rock star lives of Miley Cyrus and The Jonas Brothers, this movie sensation is a must-have for any Hannah Montana fan!
1 copy in store Thursday 30th October.
This live-action feature, based on one of America's most loved children's books, is now a must-see family movie experience. Oscar nominee Tom Berenger stars as a recluse with a secret past until a widowed mother (Joely Richardson) and her young son move into town and commission the ill-tempered woodcarver to create a replica of a nativity set given to the boy by his father. A story of love, redemption and above all, hope, makes The Christmas Miracle Of Jonathan Toomey a holiday classic for years to come.
1 copy in store Thursday 30th October.
Monday 13 October 2008
New Releases At Movie Mix 23rd October 2008!
The big news this week is Iron Man. The trailer looks amazing (don't forget you can see it here). We also have Another Cinderella Story and Disney's Sleeping Beauty Remastered.
Once upon a time... can happen again.It's musical. It's magical. It's Another Cinderella Story, the dancing-ever-after fairy tale. In this joyous update, Selena Gomez (The Wizards of Waverly Place) is Mary, a modern Cinderella complete with dancing shoes instead of a glass slipper. Drew Seeley (High School Musical) is Joey, a Prince Charming and dreamy new-guy-in-school looking for a girl to love. Could Mary be that girl? With your kind of music and dance, your kind of romance and all kinds of surprises, you'll find that Another Cinderella Story is a perfect fit.1 copy in store Thursday 23rd October!
When a new princess is born to King Stefan & his wife, the entire kingdom rejoices. At a ceremony, three good fairies - Flora, Fauna & Merryweather - bestow gifts of magic on the child. But an evil sorceress named Maleficent shows up, and because of a rude remark by Merryweather, she places a curse on the princess - that she will die on her 16th birthday after touching a poisoned spinning wheel. Merryweather tries to undo the damage by casting a spell that will allow the princess - named Aurora - to awake from an ageless sleep with a kiss from her true love. The fairies take Aurora to their cottage in the woods to keep her away from the eyes of Maleficent, and raise her as their own child, named Briar Rose. On her 16th birthday Aurora meets Prince Phillip, the son of a king whose own kingdom will soon merge with King Stefan's - and falls in love. Maleficent manages to kidnap the Prince and her horrible prophecy is fulfilled when she tricks Aurora into touching a spinning wheel created by Maleficent herself! Realizing that the Prince is in trouble, the 3 good fairies head to Maleficent's castle at the Forbidden Mountain, and spring the Prince loose. But the Prince soon finds himself up against Maleficent's army of brutes, and the power of Maleficent's evil spells - which include a thorn forest as thick as weeds around King Stefan's castle, and a fight against Maleficent when she turns herself into a dragon! Is the Prince strong enough to withstand the powers of the evil sorceress?New Releases At Movie Mix 16th October 2008!
Lots of you have been asking about Wanted and Horton Hears A Who, well good news... they're both out this week, along with 4 others. Check them out here...
Based upon Mark Millar's explosive graphic novel series and helmed by stunning visualist director Timur Bekmambetov - creator of the most successful Russian film franchise in history, the Night Watch series - Wanted tells the tale of one apathetic nobody's transformation into an unparalleled enforcer of justice.25-year-old Wes (James McAvoy) was the most disaffected, cube-dwelling drone the planet had ever known. His boss chewed him out hourly, his girlfriend ignored him routinely and his life plodded on interminably. Everyone was certain this disengaged slacker would amount to nothing. There was little else for Wes to do but wile away the days and die in his slow, clock punching rut. Until he met a woman named Fox (Angelina Jolie).After his estranged father is murdered, the deadly sexy Fox recruits Wes into the Fraternity, a secret society that trains Wes to avenge his dad's death by unlocking his dormant powers. As she teaches him how to develop lightning-quick reflexes and phenomenal agility, Wes discovers this team lives by an ancient, unbreakable code: carry out the death orders given by fate itself.With wickedly brilliant tutors - including the Fraternity's enigmatic leader, Sloan (Morgan Freeman) - Wes grows to enjoy all the strength he ever wanted. But, slowly, he begins to realize there is more to his dangerous associates than meets the eye. And as he wavers between newfound heroism and vengeance, Wes will come to learn what no one could ever teach him: he alone controls his destiny.3 copies in store Thursday 16 th October!
This adaption of Dr. Seuss' 1954 children's book Horton Hears A Who features Jim Carrey and Steve Carrel in this timeless classic tale!One day, Horton the elephant hears a cry from help coming from a speck of dust. Even though he can't see anyone on the speck, he decides to help it. As it turns out, the speck of dust is home to the Whos, who live in their city of Whoville. Horton agrees to help protect the Whos and their home, but this gives him nothing but torment from his neighbors, who refuse to believe that anything could survive on the speck. Still, Horton stands by the motto that, "After all, a person is a person, no matter how small." 2 copies in store Thursday 16th October!
A new college student discovers her dorm was once a notorious asylum. A group of college freshmen with troubled pasts and nightmares are at Richard Miller University for orientation a couple of weeks prior to the beginning of classes. They stumble into an old restricted area and awaken the spirit of a mad scientist, who then proceeds to torture and torment the students with memories in their pasts... in the same way he once tortured patients in his Asylum. 1 copy in store Thursday 16th October!
Directed and co-written by Daniel Myrick (The Blair Witch Project), Solstice follows a group of high school friends on their summer vacation to a lake house, deep in the damp swamps of Louisiana. Soon, things take a tragic turn for the worse when Megan (Elisabeth Harnois) realises that her dead twin sister is trying to contact her from beyond the grave. Also starring Shawn Ashmore (X-Men), Tyler Hoechlin (7th Heaven), Amanda Seyfried (Mamma Mia!), R. Lee Ermey (Full Metal Jacket, Seven) and Matt O'Leary (Brick), the summer solstice is no longer just a day on the calendar, but a time when the boundary between our world and the spirit realm is at it's thinnest.
1 copy in store Thursday 16th October!
Jimmy Vaughn arrives at a save house to torture information out of Archie Gold. He appears to be just another simple-minded thug. Little do we know that Jimmy's real name is Kevin Cole, an undercover FBI agent determined to penetrate a powerful crime syndicate led by the infamous and faceless Ziggy. Archie is accused of stealing $10 million from Ziggy and Kevin is in charge of finding where the money is, by any means necessary. Meanwhile Kevin's father , FBI director Jack Cole tries to take him off the undercover assignment. Jack had worked on the Ziggy case 25 years ago and he knows the depths of evil the mans is capable of. As the interrogation methods intensify, Archie reveals more and more about Ziggy to Kevin. At the same time, the mission begins to take its toll on Kevin and his personal life, as nightmares of Archie and his family plague Kevin. But unfortunately Archie remains Kevin's only link to the mysterious Ziggy. Soon, the line between Jimmy and Kevin completely extinguishes when the FBI and Ziggy's crime syndicate collide in a bloody shootout. How far will Kevin go to unmask Ziggy? When it's all over, will Kevin or Jimmy be the one who remains standing?
1 copy in store Thursday 16th October!
