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January 31st:Get stuck in The Terminal on DVD…

Released today:

International travel is usually a straight-forward affair. Fly from one airportto another, go through immigration and then you’re out the door… unless you’reVictor Navorski and as you touch down a civil war has just broken out backhome meaning your country no longer exists…

The Terminalis online and out on DVD from today.

An interview with actress Jemma Garrard…

Jemma Garrard is a gorgeous 19-year-old up-and-coming actress who’salready made her feature-length movie debut in the low-budget action dramaEightball, and whose career is definitely in the ascendency.

Interview with Jemma Garrardis online now.

The Aviator – the Original Soundtrack out on CD…

The movie is out now, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, and is up for ELEVEN AcademyAwards this year (see the nominee line-up atDan’s Movie Digest Issue 121),so there’s no better time than now to check out the 18-track soundtrack CDwith memorable tunes from many famous artists from yesteryear, courtesy ofDVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Roberts.

The Aviator: Original Soundtrackis online now and out on CD.

CHARTS: One World Project vs. Elvis Presley – who got the No.1…?

We managed to avoid another Elvis No.1 last week. Can the same happen againas DJ Mike Read’s song written for the One World Project, to aid the countriesaffect by the Boxing Day tsunami, heads for the top slot?

Check out themusic chart analysis page.

The release dates for singles go up until late-Marchwith albums until June 2005.

Elvis – a new old single every week forever…

Or so it might seem as, to celebrate his 70th birthday, Elvis is having anold single re-released every week until late April this year.DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Robertsbrings Elvis back to the present and takes a listen to the releases on aregular basis.

This week’s new release: Are You Lonesome Tonight?

Elvis: The Singlesis online now and out on CD.

COMPETITION: 9 DVD competitions…

The following comps are online until Friday February 25th:

• CSI Miami Season 1 Part 2 (DVD)
• Heathers (DVD)
• Swept Away (1974) (DVD)
• The Nasty Girl, A Trip To Bountiful & A Boy And His Dog (DVD)
• Luther & Lost in the Stars (DVD)
• Soul Plane (DVD)
• Understanding Jane (DVD)
• The Commander: Vols 1-3 (DVD)
• The Notebook, Cellular, Saw & Underworld Special Edition (DVD)

COMPETITION ANSWERS: JANUARY 2005 comps…

Thanks to the respective PR companies for the comps which have now come to anend and the answers were as follows. Winners will be notified shortly.

• Hollyoaks Dance Workout (DVD): Jodi Albert‘s character has recently left the soap.
• Uncle Adolf (DVD): Ken Stott plays Adolf Hitler
• Raising Helen (DVD): Kate Hudson’s mother is Goldie Hawn.
• Sliders Season 1 & 2 (DVD): Jerry O’Connell was in Scream 2.
• Robin Hood Season 4, George and the Dragon & The Shillingbury Tales (DVD): Kevin Costner played Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.

RED DOT: The campaign continues…

Still the broadcasters continue to be ignorant about giving us a choice,but we will not let up until the logos and red dots have been made an option.

Keep emailing the broadcasters tell them how you feel!

The RED DOT campaignis online now.

The DVDfever.co.uk discussion forum…

Want to chat about anything you’ve seen on this site, or just fancy a rant aboutanything music, DVD and TV related? Get to the forum and start presentingyour opinions!

Click on the Discussion Forum link on the left-hand menu now.

New DVDs out this week…

The following DVDs are out this week:

• 21 Jump Street Season 1 (24.99, Anchor Bay)
• Anchor Man (17.99, Universal)
• Death Valley: The Revenge Of Bloody Bill (12.99, Mosaic)
• Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (19.99, Fox)
• ER Season 3 (44.99, Warner)
• Gerard Depardieu BS (4 DVDs) (29.99, Arrow)
• Heathers (14.99, Anchor Bay)
• Johnson Family Vacation (15.99, Fox)
• The Lost World Of Mitchell And Kenyon (19.99, BFI)
• Marc Almond: Sin Songs, Torch And Romance (17.99, Disc)
• Metallica: Some Kind Of Monster (19.99, Paramount)
• The Naked Jungle (15.99, Paramount)
• Nathalie (19.99, Momentum)
• Peanuts: Be My Valentine Charlie Brown / Snoopy’s Getting Married (7.99, Firefly)
• Racing With The Moon (12.99, Paramount)
• Sea Of Souls Series 1 (24.99, Columbia)
• Sledge Hammer Series 1 (24.99, Anchor Bay)
• Soul Plane (15.99, MGM)
• Swept Away (1974) (12.99, Arrow)
• The Terminal (19.99, Universal)
• Thomas The Tank Engine And Friends Series 1 (12.99, VCI)
• The Village (19.99, Buena Vista)

January 30th:Enjoy Tony Bennett on CD on a Sunday afternoon…

It’s the time of the week to take things easy and that’s easily done witha music master. AsDVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Robertssays, at 78 years of age he sounds as good as ever.

Tony Bennett: The Art of Romanceis online now and out on CD.

January 28th:They smile in your face – the O’Jays on CD…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Robertschecks in the return of a band into their fifth decade of recording –The O’Jays, back with a new album.

The O’Jays: Imaginationis online now and out on CD.

Updated cinema listings…

Stuck for something to do this weekend? The list of the films showing at Manchester Showcase Cinemacan be found on this page, and won’t differ much from what’s on in the restof the country.

The new films released this week include: Assault on Precinct 13 (2005), Meet the Fockers, Paparazzi, Creepand a review of Alien Vs Predator is online now.

January 27th:Norah Jones live on DVD…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Robertsdips into a collection of some of Norah Jones’ best tracks so far performedlive in August last year, with guests including Dolly Parton.

Norah Jones & The Handsome Band: Live in 2004is online now and out on DVD.

January 26th:Dan’s Movie Digest @ DVDfever.co.uk…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Dan Owen returns with hisregular movie news section which looks at future releases and features US and UKtop 10 cinema listings, UK release dates, websites and trailers.

And this week, the Oscar Nominations!

Dan’s Movie Digestis online now.

Katherine Jenkins – on The Wright Stuff today…

Recently, we brought you the CD review for Katherine Jenkins’ current album, courtesy ofDVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Roberts,and today she appears on Five’s The Wright Stuff at 9am.

Katherine Jenkins: Second Natureis online now and out on CD.

January 25th:Jason’s Album Archive: The music guru returns…

Following on from last year’s lookbacks at the Top 40 singles of years gone by,DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Jason Maloneyreturns with a new regular column, looking at the albums of yesterday,starting with January 1993 when new release came from Paul McCartneyand The The but they weren’t received as well as had been expected.

Note that from next week it’s likely this column will appear on a Thursday.

Jason’s Album Archive No.1is online now.

January 24th:Enter the Killzone on the PS2…

You’d think it was a good idea to colonise outer space, but when part ofthe human race breaks off and comes back to wage war against you later, there’sdefinitely something up.

Engage in this first-person-shooter on the PS2.

Killzoneis online and out on PS2 now.

The Doobie Brothers – live on DVD…

Released today:

Take a trip down memory lane with classic tunes such as Long Train Runnin’,China Grove, Listen To the Music, Takin’ It To the Streets and manymore with this live DVD recorded at the world famous Wolf Trap National Parkfor Performing Arts in July last year, courtesy ofDVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Roberts.

The Doobie Brothers: Live at Wolf Trapeis online now and out on DVD.

CHARTS: Ciara vs. Elvis Presley – who got the No.1…?

Will it be time for a change yet?

Check out themusic chart analysis page.

The release dates for singles go up until late-Marchwith albums until June 2005.

Elvis – a new old single every week forever…

Or so it might seem as, to celebrate his 70th birthday, Elvis is having anold single re-released every week until late April this year.DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Robertsbrings Elvis back to the present and takes a listen to the releases on aregular basis.

Elvis: The Singlesis online now and out on CD.

The Bourne Supremacy – Matt Damon returns on DVD…

Released today:

Reviewed just before Xmas and now out today, will this second film inthe series, again starring Matt Damon, Franka Potente and Brian Cox,deliver the same thrills as last time?

The Bourne Supremacyis online and out on DVD from today.

COMPETITION: 5 DVD competitions…

The following comps are online until Friday January 28th:

• Hollyoaks Dance Workout (DVD)
• Uncle Adolf (DVD)
• Raising Helen (DVD)
• Sliders Season 1 & 2 (DVD)
• Robin Hood Season 4, George and the Dragon & The Shillingbury Tales (DVD)

RED DOT: The campaign continues…

Still the broadcasters continue to be ignorant about giving us a choice,but we will not let up until the logos and red dots have been made an option.

Keep emailing the broadcasters tell them how you feel!

The RED DOT campaignis online now.

The DVDfever.co.uk discussion forum…

Want to chat about anything you’ve seen on this site, or just fancy a rant aboutanything music, DVD and TV related? Get to the forum and start presentingyour opinions!

Click on the Discussion Forum link on the left-hand menu now.

New DVDs out this week…

The following DVDs are out this week:

• 16 Years Of Alcohol (19.99, Tartan)
• 2 Point 4 Children Series 1 (16.99, Eureka)
• The Adventures Of Robin Hood Series 4 (29.99, Network)
• Ally McBeal Season 1 (M-Lock Packaging) (19.99, Fox)
• Ally McBeal Season 2 (M-Lock Packaging) (19.99, Fox)
• Ally McBeal Season 3 (M-Lock Packaging) (19.99, Fox)
• As Tears Go By (19.99, Tartan)
• Ben Dover: British Butt Hunt (15.99, MIA)
• The Bourne Supremacy (19.99, Universal)
• The Bourne Indentity/Bourne Supremacy (27.99, Universal)
• Breaking In (12.99, MGM)
• Catwoman (15.99, Warner)
• Charley Says… Vol 2 (9.99, Network)
• Charley Says… Vol 1 & 2 (14.99, Network)
• Cloppa Castle Series 2 (14.99, Firefly)
• Crosby, Stills And Nash: A Long Time Coming (12.99, Warner Music)
• Cutthroat Alley (15.99, MIA)
• Days Of Being Wild (19.99, Tartan)
• The Doobie Brothers: Live At Wolf Trap (15.99, Sanctuary)
• Freeze Frame (12.99, Universal)
• George And The Dragon (49.99, Network)
• How To Murder Your Wife (12.99, MGM)
• Jackyl: Live From The Full Throttle Saloon (15.99, Sanctuary)
• Johnny Be Good (12.99, MGM)
• Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence (19.99, Optimum)
• Metropolis (Silent) (19.99, Eureka)
• Morons From Outer Space (12.99, MGM)
• Mr Mom (12.99, MGM)
• The Naked Vampire (12.99, Redemption)
• Nirvana: Inside (12.99, Disc)
• Peanuts: 4 DVD Boxset (24.99, Firefly)
• Phone (19.99, Tartan)
• Popeye: 4 DVD Boxset (24.99, Firefly)
• The Punisher (2004) (15.99, Columbia)
• Red Lights (19.99, Artificial Eye)
• The Russians are Coming (12.99, MGM)
• Scenes from a Mall (15.99, Buena Vista)
• The Second World War (21 DVDs) (199.99, Disc)
• The Sensational Alex Harvey Band: Inside (12.99, Disc)
• She Devil (12.99, MGM)
• The Shillingbury Tales (19.99, Network)
• Strange Bedfellows (15.99, Mosaic)
• The Streetfighter Boxset (3 DVDs, Sonny Chiba) (24.99, Optimum)
• Tartuffe (19.99, Eureka)
• Third Rock from the Sun Season 5 (29.99, Network)
• Third Rock from the Sun Season 6 (29.99, Network)
• The Tomorrow People Series 6 (15.99, Revelation)
• Ultimate Fighting Championship 49 (17.99, Silver Vision)
• Ultimate Force Series 2 (19.99, Granada)
• Ultimate Force Series 1 & 2 (29.99, Granada)
• Under the Skin (19.99, BFI)
• Unstoppable (19.99, Columbia)
• Uriah Heep: Inside SE (The Hensley Years) (26.99, Disc)
• Warriors Two (16.99, Contender)
• WWE Shawn Michael’s Boyhood Dream (17.99, Silver Vision)
• WWE The Rise and Fall of ECW (24.99, Silver Vision)
• Zatoichi SE (29.99, Artificial Eye)

January 21st:Dan’s Movie Digest @ DVDfever.co.uk…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Dan Owen returns with hisregular movie news section which looks at future releases and features US and UKtop 10 cinema listings, UK release dates, websites and trailers.

Dan’s Movie Digestis online now.

Updated cinema listings…

Stuck for something to do this weekend? The list of the films showing at Manchester Showcase Cinemacan be found on this page, and won’t differ much from what’s on in the restof the country.

The new films released this week include: Elektra, Ray, Ladder 49and a review of Alien Vs Predator is online now.

January 17th:Morgan Spurlock overdoses on DVD…

As documentaries come across as more interesting than many Hollywood movies,TV host Morgan Spurlock set himself the task of eating nothing butMcDonalds food for a solid 30 days. Well, if the company claim their foodis so nutrional it shouldn’t cause him any problems…?

Super Size Meis online and out on DVD now.

Katherine Jenkins – a Welsh treat on CD…

Welsh? Operatic style? No, it’s not Charlotte Church, but the wholesome, andvery full-indeed-some, Katherine Jenkins.DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Robertsspins her shiny round disc.

Katherine Jenkins: Second Natureis online now and out on CD.

Elvis – a new old single every week forever…

Or so it might seem as, to celebrate his 70th birthday, Elvis is having anold single re-released every week until late April this year. He’s got the1000th No.1 single this week, so how many more can he get?DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Robertsbrings Elvis back to the present and takes a listen to the releases on aregular basis.

Elvis: The Singlesis online now and out on CD.

CHARTS: The Killers vs. Elvis Presley – who got the No.1…?

Well, obviously you know who it is, but he’s also managed to get the lowestsales ever for a No.1 singles…

Check out themusic chart analysis page.

The release dates for singles go up until mid-Marchwith albums until May 2005.

COMPETITION: 5 DVD competitions…

The following comps are online until Friday January 28th:

• Hollyoaks Dance Workout (DVD)
• Uncle Adolf (DVD)
• Raising Helen (DVD)
• Sliders Season 1 & 2 (DVD)
• Robin Hood Season 4, George and the Dragon & The Shillingbury Tales (DVD)

RED DOT: The campaign continues…

Still the broadcasters continue to be ignorant about giving us a choice,but we will not let up until the logos and red dots have been made an option.

Keep emailing the broadcasters tell them how you feel!

The RED DOT campaignis online now.

The DVDfever.co.uk discussion forum…

Want to chat about anything you’ve seen on this site, or just fancy a rant aboutanything music, DVD and TV related? Get to the forum and start presentingyour opinions!

Click on the Discussion Forum link on the left-hand menu now.

New DVDs out this week…

The following DVDs are out this week:

• The Absent-Minded Professor (15.99, Buena Vista)
• American Dragons (12.99, MGM)
• Angels In The Outfield (15.99, Buena Vista)
• Assault On Precinct 13 SE (16.99, Contender)
• Babylon 5 Season 5 (54.99, Warner)
• Billy Bathgate (15.99, Buena Vista)
• Blake’s 7 Series 2 (49.99, BBC)
• Blake’s 7 Series 2 BS (44.99, BBC)
• Collateral (15.99, Paramount)
• Collateral SE (22.99, Paramount)
• Consenting Adults (15.99, Buena Vista)
• Dark Angel (12.99, MGM)
• Dawson’s Creek Season 4 (44.99, Columbia)
• Devil Ship Pirates (15.99, Warner)
• Down And Out In Beverly Hills (15.99, Buena Vista)
• Everybody Loves Raymond Series 1 (39.99, Warner)
• Fat Friends Series 1 (24.99, Columbia)
• Fat Friends Series 1-3 BS (49.99, Columbia)
• First Kid (15.99, Buena Vista)
• Gator (12.99, MGM)
• Ginger Snaps Back (15.99, Mosaic)
• Hero And The Terror (12.99, MGM)
• Invasion USA (12.99, MGM)
• Island Of Terror (15.99, DD)
• MASH Season 5 (29.99, Fox)
• Meet The Parents SE (17.99, Universal)
• Neighbors (12.99, Columbia)
• Never Die Alone (15.99, Fox)
• The Parent Trap (1961) (15.99, Buena Vista)
• Plain Dirty (12.99, Mosaic)
• Ray Charles Live In Brazil 1963 (12.99, Warner Music)
• Stolen Summer (15.99, Buena Vista)
• The Tigon Collection (29.99, Anchor Bay)
• Walking Tall (15.99, MGM)
• Where The Day Takes You (12.99, Columbia)
• White Lightning (12.99, MGM)
• The Whole Ten Yards (15.99, Warner)

January 14th:Updated cinema listings…

Stuck for something to do this weekend? The list of the films showing at Manchester Showcase Cinemacan be found on this page, and won’t differ much from what’s on in the restof the country.

The new films released this week include: Team America: World Police, Million Dollar Baby, Closer, The Aviator, House of Flying Daggers, White Noise, Alexanderand a review of Alien Vs Predator is online now.

January 13th:Pearl Jam’s Greatest Hits on CD…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Robertsbrings you a collection of tracks from one of the best known US grunge bandsfrom the ’90s but who never quite achieved all they could have done.

Pearl Jam: Rearviewmirror (Greatest Hits 1991-2003)is online now and out on CD.

January 12th:Dan’s Movie Digest @ DVDfever.co.uk…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Dan Owen returns with hisregular movie news section which looks at future releases and features US and UKtop 10 cinema listings, UK release dates, websites and trailers.

Dan’s Movie Digestis online now.

January 11th:Frank Gallagher – the definition of Shameless on DVD…

Another critically-acclaimed creation from Paul Abbott, this Channel 4 seriestakes in a family who must be the ultimate in scum, living in a Manchesterhousing estate that looks in need of a visit from the IRA to sort out itsaesthetics.

Stinking of even more piss than the Arndale Centre, meet Frank Gallagher…

Shameless Series 1is online and out on DVD now.

CHARTS: Iron Maiden vs. Elvis Presley – who got the No.1…?

Check out themusic chart analysis page.

The release dates for singles go up until mid-Marchwith albums until May 2005.

January 10th:Hellboy gives evil hell on DVD…

Released today:

From the director of Blade II comes another fantasy outing, this timein the guise of Dark Horse Comics’ Hellboy, brought to life by RonPerlman and co-starring Selma Blair and John Hurt, butcan it succeed similarly?

Hellboyis online and out on DVD from today.

Sarah Brightman – Live on DVD…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Robertstakes a look at the live DVD for a singer who brought out a cheesy, but catchy,’70s disco anthem after coming to the fore as part of Top of the Pops dancetroupe Hot Gossip. She’s come a long way since then and marrying Andrew LloydWebber, so what to make of her latest performance in Las Vegas?

Sarah Brightman: Live from Las Vegasis online now and out on DVD.

CHARTS: Iron Maiden vs. Elvis Presley – who got the No.1…?

Check back tomorrow for the latest charts…

COMPETITION: 5 DVD competitions…

The following comps are online until Friday January 28th:

• Hollyoaks Dance Workout (DVD)
• Uncle Adolf (DVD)
• Raising Helen (DVD)
• Sliders Season 1 & 2 (DVD)
• Robin Hood Season 4, George and the Dragon & The Shillingbury Tales (DVD)

COMPETITION ANSWERS: DECEMBER 2004 comps…

Thanks to the respective PR companies for the comps which have now come to anend and the answers were as follows. Winners will be notified shortly.

• I, Robot Classic Collection Box Set (DVD): The book was originally written by Isaac Asimov.
• The Cooler (DVD): The William H Macy film was Fargo
• Once a Thief (DVD): John Travolta was not in Hard Target
• Spellbound (DVD): BBC1’s programme is Hard Spell
• Sid Meier’s Pirates (PC): The film was Pirates of the Caribbean
• The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King Extended Edition (DVD): Peter Jackson’s film for 2005 is King Kong
• Prince of Persia: Warrior Within (PC): The previous game was Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
• Outfoxed: The Rupert Murdoch War on Journalism (DVD): Futurama was set in the year 3000
• Busted: A Ticket For Everyone – Live (DVD): Busted went to the year 3000
• Bo Selecta Vol.3 (DVD): Avid Merion’s real name is Leigh Francis
• Axis and Allies (PC): World War II took place from 1939-1945

RED DOT: The campaign continues…

Still the broadcasters continue to be ignorant about giving us a choice,but we will not let up until the logos and red dots have been made an option.

Keep emailing the broadcasters tell them how you feel!

The RED DOT campaignis online now.

The DVDfever.co.uk discussion forum…

Want to chat about anything you’ve seen on this site, or just fancy a rant aboutanything music, DVD and TV related? Get to the forum and start presentingyour opinions!

Click on the Discussion Forum link on the left-hand menu now.

New DVDs out this week…

The following DVDs are out this week:

• The 4400 Season 1 (24.99, Paramount)
• Bon Voyage (15.99, Optimum)
• Bringing Up Baby (15.99, Universal)
• Doctor Who: Horror Of Fang Rock (19.99, BBC)
• Envy (19.99, Columbia)
• A Family At War Series 2 (79.99, Acorn)
• Hellboy (22.99, Columbia)
• Hell Fighters (15.99, Universal)
• Hex Season 1 (29.99, Columbia)
• Not Only But Always (16.99, Disc)
• Once A Thief (16.99, Contender)
• Pillow Talk (15.99, Universal)
• Playboy: Hard Bodies (15.99, Medusa)
• Playboy: Intimate Workout For Lovers (15.99, Medusa)
• Ray Charles: Genius – A Night For Ray Charles (17.99, Universal)
• Road To Utopia (15.99, Universal)
• To The Manor Born Complete BS (49.99, Acorn)
• Tom Brown’s Schooldays (16.99, Acorn)
• Top Hat (15.99, Universal)
• Ultimate Fighting Championship 49 (17.99, Silver Vision)
• The War Wagon (15.99, Universal)
• Without A Trace Season 1 (59.99, Warner)
• WWE In Your House 1 / In Your House 2 (19.99, Silver Vision)
• WWE Unforgiven 2004 (17.99, Silver Vision)

January 4th 2005:CHARTS: X-Factor vs. Band Aid 20 (again) – who got the No.1…?

Check out themusic chart analysis page.

The release dates for singles go up until late Februarywith albums until May 2005.

New DVDs out this week…

The following DVDs are out this week:

• Author, Author (12.99, Fox)
• The Beverly Hillbillies (1993) (12.99, Fox)
• Child’s Play (15.99, MGM)
• The Chronicles Of Riddick (19.99, Universal)
• The Chronicles Of Riddick/Pitch Black (24.99, Universal)
• Downtown (12.99, Fox)
• The Great White Hype (12.99, Fox)
• Infernal Affairs II (19.99, Tartan)
• Looking For Richard (12.99, Fox)
• Lucas (12.99, Fox)
• Rookie Of The Year (12.99, Fox)
• Star Trek Voyager Season 5 (84.99, Paramount)
• Super Size Me (15.99, Tartan)
• Three Of Hearts (12.99, Fox)
• Wing Commander (12.99, Fox)

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