A Roman epic adventure based on the classic novel of the same name set in the dangerous world of second-century Britain. In 140 AD twenty years after the unexplained disappearance of the entire Ninth Legion in the mountains of Scotland young centurion Marcus Aquila (Channing Tatum) arrives from Rome to solve the mystery & restore the reputation of his father the commander of the Ninth. Accompanied only by his British slave Esca (Jamie Bell) Marcus sets out across Hadrian's Wall into the uncharted highlands of Caledonia
- to confront its savage tribes make peace with his father's memory & retrieve the lost legion's golden emblem the Eagle of the Ninth. Special

Features: Feature Commentary with Director Mike Elliot Associate Producer Greg Holstein & cast members Sasha Jackson Elizabeth Mathis & Rodger Halston Alternate Ending Deleted Scenes & The Eagle: The Making Of A Roman Epic


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A Roman epic adventure based on the classic novel of the same name set in the dangerous world of second-century Britain. In 140 AD twenty years after the unexplained disappearance of the entire Ninth Legion in the mountains of Scotland young centurion Marcus Aquila (Channing Tatum) arrives from Rome to solve the mystery & restore the reputation of his father the commander of the Ninth. Accompanied only by his British slave Esca (Jamie Bell) Marcus sets out across Hadrian's Wall into the uncharted highlands of Caledonia
- to confront its savage tribes make peace with his father's memory & retrieve the lost legion's golden emblem the Eagle of the Ninth.
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A Bridge Too Far In September 1944 flush with success after the Normandy Invasion the Allies confidently launched Operation Market Garden a wild scheme intended to put an early end to the fighting by invading Germany & smashing the Reich's war plants. But a combination of battlefield politics faulty intelligence bad luck & even worse weather led to the disaster beyond the Allies' darkest fear. The Great Escape One of the most ingenious & suspenseful adventure films of all time The Great Escape is a masterful collaboration between director John Sturges (The Magnificent Seven) screenwriters James Clavell (' Shogun') & W.R. Burnett & composer Elmer Bernstein. Based on a true story. Battle Of Britain This is a spectacular retelling of a true story that shows courage at its inspiring best. Few defining moments can change the outcome of war. But when the outnumbered Royal Air Force defied unsurmountable odds in engaging the German Luftwaffe they may well have altered the course of history! The Bridge at Remagen An all-star cast
- including George Segal Robert Vaughan Ben Gazzara & E.G. Marshall
- brings all the glory & agony of war to stunning life in this intense & exhilarating but uniquely human look at a struggle widely regarded as the most strategic coup of World War II. Excellent special effects spectacular photography & fine action sequences put you on the front lines of the battle & with the courageous soldiers who fought it. 1945: The Allies are making their final advance into German territory & only one strategic bridge on the Rhine river remains in Nazi hands. Both sides have much to gain the Germans the lives of 50 000 soldiers stationed on the wrong side of the bridge & the Allies a quicker end to the war with fewer lives lost. Though both armies would fight valiantly only one could win the heart-rending battle for The Bridge at Remagen.

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Widely considered as the scariest movie of all time this classic horror movie is now available to view in perfect picture quality on Blu-Ray disc. The Exorcist tells the story of a mother who hires two priests to save her daughter when she is possessed by a mysterious entity. The Excorcist received critical acclaim won two Oscars & was nominated for a further eight including Best Picture. -M.F. Special

Features: Remastered Director’s Cut & Theatrical Cut Audio commentaries (two by Friedkin) New Filming Exorcist documentary (40 mins): Features intimate footage of cast & crew. Make-up tests stunt sequences & more. This is never-before-seen footage from cinematographer Owen Roizman that for the first time puts viewers on the set of this groundbreaking film with Linda Blair Max von Sydow & the film-makers New Exorcist Locations (10 mins): Featurette on the various shooting locations of the film New Exorcist: Different Versions (10 mins): Featurette on the various versions of the film Fear of God documentary (77 mins) Interview Gallery (12 mins) Director's Cut & Theatrical Cut Trailers/ Spots (10 mins)

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From the roots of the Revolution. Founding Brothers Volumes 1 & 2: Based on Joseph Ellis's Pulitzer Prize-winning book Founding Brothers examines twelve moments when the collisions & collusions of these towering figures left an indelible imprint on the nation. The Revolution: Through cinematic recreations intimate biographical investigations & provocative political military & economic analysis HISTORY breathes new life into one of the most pivotal periods in American history. From the roots of the Revolution to the signing of the Declaration of Independence victory on the battlefield at Yorktown & the adoption of the U.S. Constitution this is the history of America. ...

The Godfather Regarded as one of the best American films ever by the American Film Institute Francis Ford Coppolas epic masterpiece features Marlon Brando in his Oscar-winning role as the patriarch of the Corleone family. The Godfather is a violent & chilling portrait of the Sicilian familys struggle to stay in power in a post-war America of corruption deceit & betrayal. Coppola begins his legendary trilogy masterfully balancing the story of the Corleones family life & the ugly crime business in which they are engaged. Based on Mario Puzos best-selling novel & featuring career-making performances by Al Pacino James Caan & Robert Duvall this searing & brilliant film garnered ten Academy Award nominations & won three including Best Picture of 1972. The Godfather: Part IIIn what is undeniably one of the best sequels ever made Francis Ford Coppola continues his epic Godfather trilogy with this saga of two generations of power within the Corleone family. Coppola working once again with author Mario Puzo crafts two interwoven stories that work as both prequel & sequel to the original. One shows the humble Sicilian beginnings & New York rise of a young Don Vito now played in an Oscar-winning performance for Best Supporting Actor by Robert De Niro. The other shows the ascent of Michael (Al Pacino) as the new Don. Reassembling many of the cast members who helped make The Godfather Coppola produced a movie of staggering magnitude & vision. The film received eleven Academy Award nominations winning six including Best Picture of 1974. The Godfather: Part IIIIn the final installment of the epic Corleone trilogy Al Pacino reprises his role as powerful family leader Michael Corleone. Now in his 60s Michael is consumed with guilt for his past deeds while he plans his familys re-emergence as a completely legitimate corporation in this exciting long-awaited film. Masterfully exploring the themes of power tradition revenge & love Francis Ford Coppola directs Pacino Andy Garcia Diane Keaton Talia Shire Eli Wallach Sofia Coppola Joe Mantegna & others in this final chapter of the trilogy. Nominated for seven Academy Awards in 1990 including Best Picture. ...

Celebrating 35 years since its original broadcast & available for the first time in series order this is the comedy series that put organic foods self-sufficiency & green thinking on the map. On his 40th birthday Tom Good (Richard Briers) decides that hes had enough of the rat race & that he & his wife Barbara (Felicity Kendal) should become self-sufficient. Overnight they begin to convert their suburban garden into a farm complete with crops pigs & chickens homemade beer & more. But their choice of lifestyle doesnt exactly fit in with the neighbours in particular Margot Leadbetter (Penelope Keith) & her henpecked husband Jerry (Paul Eddington) who find themselves hindering but even sometimes helping against their better judgement. Unique in its vision consistent in its comedy this is entertainment at its finest the kind that only comes with The Good Life. Episodes Comprise: Season 1: 1: Plough Your Own Furrow 2: Say Little Hen... 3: The Weaker Sex? 4: Pigs Lib 5: The Thing in the Cellar 6: The Pagan Rite 7: Backs to the Wall. Season 2: 1: Just My Bill 2: The Guru of Surbiton 3: Mr. Fix-It 4: The Day Peace Broke Out 5: Mutiny 6: Home Sweet Home 7: Going to Pot? Season 3: 1: The Early Birds 2: The Happy Event 3: A Tug of the Forelock 4: I Talk to the Trees 5: The Wind-Break War 6: Whose Fleas Are These? 7: The Last Posh Frock. Season 4: 1: Away from It All 2: The Green Door 3: Our Speaker Today 4: The Weavers Tale 5: Suit Yourself 6: Sweet & Sour Charity 7: Anniversary. Special

Features: Interview with the writer The Many Modes of Margo

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From the imagination of Steven Spielberg The Goonies plunges a band of small heroes into a swashbuckling surprise-around-every-corner quest beyond their wildest dreams! Following a mysterious treasure map into a spectacular underground realm of twisting passages outrageous booby traps & a long-lost pirate ship full of goldendoubloons the kids race to stay one step ahead of a family of bumbling bad guys... & a mild-mannered monster with a face only a mother could love. A family adventure classic from start to buccaneering finish The Goonies is a cinematic trove of breathtaking action dazzling effects & shiver-yer-timbers thrills! ...

In 1943 the Germans opened Stalag Luft III a maximum-security prisoner-of-war camp designed to hold even the craftiest escape artists. In doing so however the Nazis unwittingly assembled the finest escape team in military history
- brilliantly portrayed here by Steve Mc Queen James Garner Charles Bronson & James Coburn
- who worked on what became the largest prison breakout ever attempted. One of the most ingenious & suspenseful adventure films of all time The Great Escape is a masterful collaboration between director John Sturges (The Magnificent Seven) screenwriters James Clavell (Shogun) & W.R. Burnett (Little Caesar) & composer Elmer Bernstein. Based on a true story The Great Escape is epic entertainment that captivates thrills & stirs (Variety). Special

Features: Audio Commentary by Director John Sturges Cast & Crew The Great Escape: Bringing Fact to Fiction The Great Escape: Preparations for Freedom The Great Escape: The Flight to Freedom The Great Escape: A Standing Ovation The Great Escape: The Untold Story The Great Escape: The Untold Story
- Additional Interviews The Real Virgil Hilts: A Man Called Jones Return to The Great Escape Original Theatrical Trailer




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In 1943 the Germans opened Stalag Luft III a maximum-security prisoner-of-war camp designed to hold even the craftiest escape artists. In doing so however the Nazis unwittingly assembled the finest escape team in military history
- brilliantly portrayed here by Steve Mc Queen James Garner Charles Bronson & James Coburn
- who worked on what became the largest prison breakout ever attempted. One of the most ingenious & suspenseful adventure films of all time The Great Escape is a masterful collaboration between director John Sturges (The Magnificent Seven) screenwriters James Clavell (Shogun) & W.R. Burnett (Little Caesar) & composer Elmer Bernstein. Based on a true story The Great Escape is epic entertainment that captivates thrills & stirs (Variety).

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