May 31st 2006:

news page picMay 31st :Neil Young gets all political again on CD…

It’s only been 7 months since Neil Young last put out 10 tracks for yourdelight and delectation, but do the political messages still have thesame bite from this grumpy old man?DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Robertsspins the disc and tells us.

Neil Young: Living With Waris online and out on CD now.

news page picCOMPETITION: 22 DVD/PS2 comps…

The new competitions online are as follows, including four new comps addedtoday:

  • Classic TV Drama from Network (DVD)
  • Classic Movies from Network (DVD)
  • Classic TV Comedy from Network (DVD)
  • World Poker Tour (PSP)
  • Visconti’s Ludwig (DVD)
  • Futtock’s End (DVD)
  • Premonition (DVD)
  • MirrorMask (DVD)
  • Charmed Season 7 (DVD)
  • Immortal (DVD)
  • CSI Miami Season 3 Part 1 (DVD)
  • Stargate Atlantis 2.3 & SG1 9.4 (DVD)
  • The Adventures of Blake and Mortimer (DVD)
  • Snoop Dogg’s Buckwild Bus Tour (DVD)
  • Bone, The Collingswood Story & The Dark Hours (DVD)
  • Caroline in the City Season 4 (DVD)
  • Driver: Parallel Lines (PS2)
  • Willie Nelson: Some Enchanted Evening (DVD)
  • The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby (DVD)
  • James Stewart Westerns & Robert Redford Screen Legends (DVD)
  • The Triangle (DVD)
  • Shadows in the Sun (DVD)

news page picMay 29th:Does anyone know the real Monsieur Hire, on DVD…?

Everyone hates him, but no-one knows him, this short, reclusive man whokeeps himself to himself 24/7. He’s also a bit of a perv, spying on womenin their apartments, but what happens when he’s spotted and starts beingplayed at his own game?

Monsieur Hireis online and out on DVD now.

news page picThe Red Hot Chilis are back with a double-CD…

It’s been four years since their last studio album, but this time roundthey’ve come back with 28 tracks across two CDs, but is it a case of ‘allkiller, no filler’ or are there some duffers in there? They’ve had a goodstart so far with a No.2 single in Dani California.

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Robertschecks it out.

Red Hot Chili Peppers: Stadium Arcadiumis online and out on CD now.

CHARTS: Sandi Thom vs. Gnarls Barkley – who got the No.1…?

Check out themusic chart analysis page.which is online now.

Also check out theDiscussion Forumto discuss what’s new, what’s hot and what’s now amongst big hits such those which are commented on hereas Gnarls Barkley.

The release dates for singles go up until late Julywith albums also until late June 2006.

news page picCOMPETITION: 18 DVD/PS2 comps…

The new competitions online are as follows:

  • Visconti’s Ludwig (DVD)
  • Futtock’s End (DVD)
  • Premonition (DVD)
  • MirrorMask (DVD)
  • Charmed Season 7 (DVD)
  • Immortal (DVD)
  • CSI Miami Season 3 Part 1 (DVD)
  • Stargate Atlantis 2.3 & SG1 9.4 (DVD)
  • The Adventures of Blake and Mortimer (DVD)
  • Snoop Dogg’s Buckwild Bus Tour (DVD)
  • Bone, The Collingswood Story & The Dark Hours (DVD)
  • Caroline in the City Season 4 (DVD)
  • Driver: Parallel Lines (PS2)
  • Willie Nelson: Some Enchanted Evening (DVD)
  • The Adventures of Greyfriars Bobby (DVD)
  • James Stewart Westerns & Robert Redford Screen Legends (DVD)
  • The Triangle (DVD)
  • Shadows in the Sun (DVD)

news page picCOMPETITION ANSWERS: May comps…

Thanks to the respective PR companies for these comps which have now closed.The winners will be notified shortly and the answers are as follows:

  • Lara Croft: Tomb Raider Legend (Xbox): The previous Tomb Raider game was Angel of Darkness.
  • 2006 FIFA World Cup Interactive Quiz Game (DVD): The 2006 World Cup is held in Germany.
  • Stargate SG1 9.3 & Atlantis 2.2 (DVD): The Sharon Stone movie is Basic Instinct.
  • X-Men: The Official Movie Game (PS2): Patrick Stewart plays Professor Charles Xavier
  • The Da Vinci Code Game (PS2): The famous painting is the Mona Lisa.
  • Classic TV Entertainment from Network (DVD): Richard Attenborough directed the 1992 movie Chaplin.
  • Classic Movie Entertainment from Network (DVD): The Vincent Price movie was Edward Scissorhands
  • On the Buses Series 3 & 4 (DVD): Stephen Lewis played Smiler in Last of the Summer Wine.
  • Toto the Hero & Monsieur Hire (DVD): The Patrice Leconte film is Tango.
  • Christ Stopped At Eboli & The Harem (DVD): Marco Ferreri died in France.
  • I Didn’t Know You Cared Series 2 (DVD): Liz Smith played Mrs Brandon in the series.
  • The Game: Special Edition (DVD): Sean Penn plays Michael Douglas’ brother in the film.
  • God is Great I’m Not (DVD): The Audrey Tautou film is Amelie.
  • The Tribe Season 3 & Goodnight Sweetheart Series 4 (DVD): The Tribe is filmed in New Zealand
  • Snoop Dogg: Boss’n Up (DVD): Snoop Dogg regularly works with Dr Dre.
  • Where the Truth Lies (DVD): The Kevin Bacon film is Hollow Man.
  • Jericho Series 1 (DVD): The sitcom is My Family.
  • Camberwick Green: The Complete Collection (DVD): Windy Miller lives in a windmilll.
  • Tracy Beaker: More of Me (DVD): Director Susan Tully used to play Michelle Fowler in Eastenders.
  • Life on Mars Series 1 (DVD): John Simm played Bernard Sumner in 24 Hour Party People.
  • The New World & Running Scared (DVD): Colin Farrell plays Sonny Crockett in the movie version of Miami Vice
  • Cage Rage 15 & No Way Out 2006 (DVD): The nickname is Ross ‘The Boss’ Mason.
  • Thomas the Tank Engine: Little Engines Big Day Out (DVD): Percy features in the story about a haunted mine.
  • The Da Vinci Code Decoded Boxset (DVD): Tom Hanks plays Robert Langdon in The Da Vinci Code.
  • Fausto 5.0 (DVD): Eight years have passed since the stomach-removal operation.
  • Freak Out (DVD): The film was made in the UK.
  • Mission: Impossible Special Edition (DVD): Tom Cruise’s first wife was Mimi Rogers.
  • Just Like Heaven (DVD): Reese Witherspoon played June Carter Cash in Walk The Line.
  • Second in Command (DVD): The Jean Claude Van Damme film was Universal Soldier.
  • The Great Escape Special Edition (DVD): Steve McQueen makes his escape attempt on a motorcycle.

news page picCheck out 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!

Lately, the topics include the chance to have your own Grumpy Old Men-stylerant as well as discuss who’ll win and who’s an idiot in Big Brother 7which starts on Thursday, May 18th on Channel 4.

Check out theDiscussion Forumtoday.

news page picNew DVDs out this week…

The new releases are as follows:

  • Airplane! SCE (15.99, Paramount)
  • Al Murray: A Glass Of White Wine For The Lady (19.99, Universal)
  • All In The Game (15.99, 2 Entertain)
  • Big Momma’s House 2 (19.99, Fox)
  • Big Momma’s House 1 & 2 (24.99, Fox)
  • The Cutter (15.99, Columbia)
  • Due South Season 2 (59.99, Network)
  • Ferris Bueller’s Day Off SE (15.99, Paramount)
  • The Fly 1 & 2 CE (69.99, Fox)
  • Freak Out (16.99, Anchor Bay)
  • Man Friday (9.99, Network)
  • M*A*S*H Season 11 (29.99, Fox)
  • The Other Half (12.99, Momentum)
  • The Poseidon Adventure SE (15.99, Fox)
  • Prison Break Season 1 Part 1 (34.99, Fox)
  • The Professor (17.99, Nouveau Pictures)
  • The Sci-Fi Files: Episodes 1-4 (29.99, Sanctuary)
  • Seven Swords (19.99, Contender)
  • Siouxsie and the Banshees: Nocturne (12.99, Universal)
  • Strangeland (16.99, Anchor Bay)
  • Tales of Ordinary Madness (19.99, Nouveau Pictures)
  • The Triangle (19.99, Momentum)

news page picMay 26th :Ease into the weekend with a mini-LP from The Late Cord…

Only five tracks are on this disc, but asDVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Robertsconfirms, it’s not exactly a case of being short but sweet as it can behard work that’s not for the casual listener.

The Late Cord: Lights from the Wheelhouseis online and out on CD now.

news page picUpdated 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 out include: X-Men 3: The Last Stand andCurious George.

news page picMay 25th :Knopfler and Emmylou provide a welcome duet on CD…

Duets have a propensity of being hit-and-miss affairs, according toDVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Robertsbut this is a meeting of minds and voices that certainly seems to workacross the 12 tracks.

Mark Knopfler & Emmylou Harris: All The Road Runningis online and out on CD now.

May 23rd:DVD and Game highlights out now and shortly…

A few highlights that are well worth splashing out your moolah on out now or shortly.For each one that’s of interest, click on the image for more info on Amazon:

The Da Vinci Code is out now on PS2 (£29.99, Take 2 Interactive).

In the game, players will be kept on the edge of their seat with suspense, discovery and survival asthey guide Robert Langdon and Sophie Neveu on their quest to solve a bizarre murder-mystery anduncover the ultimate treasure protected by an ancient secret society.

Features:

  • Expands upon The Da Vinci Code universe by giving the player new experiences and locations not visited in the book or the film;Solve mysteries and puzzles that go beyond anything you have seen or read. Elude danger and stay one step ahead of an enemy that will stop at nothing to protect their secret
  • Combines a unique blend of adrenaline-pumping stealth, frantic chases and combat, diversely cryptic puzzles, and exciting exploration
  • Explore detailed environments and discover hidden clues in world famous locations such as The Louvre, Westminster Abbey, St. Sulpice and more
  • Players must solve a wide variety of challenging physical and intellectual puzzles that will ultimately lead them to the resting ground of the Holy Grail

Urban Chaos (£34.99, Eidos Interactive) is out on PS2 now.

A city on the brink of total anarchy is being held hostage by the increased threat of organized gangviolence. Play Nick Mason, a member of T-Zero, an elite division of the Police department, speciallytrained in all areas of urban combat. The last line urban defense, your mission is to take back yourcity by whatever means necessary. Working with the Police department, Firemen and Emergency MedicalServices you must protect the city, save hostages and destroy the enemy in this fast paced, explosive,action shooter.

Features

  • The Riot shield: Use it defensively and offensively, take cover on the move and progress through lethal environments
  • Dual weapon class, 21 weapons from T-Zero military grade hardware to brutal gang weaponry including meat cleavers, Molotov cocktails and power tools
  • Online multiplayer for up to 8 players, unique scenarios based on game mission
  • Authentic city in chaos: Explore the action in a realistic and dynamic environment
  • 11 major story missions, with another 6 bonus missions over a calendar year
  • Intense Hostage scenarios: hold your nerve, make that perfect shot
  • Real Newscaster, meet Lani York. Experienced anchor woman, reporting the action as it happens and guiding you through the levels
  • Team-up with Emergency Services: Firemen, Medics and Police and take them into the heat of the action
  • Realistic resource system
  • Free-form squad system

State of Emergency 2 (£24.99, South Peak) is out on PS2 now.

The highly anticipated sequel to the million+ selling State of Emergency is finally here! Its been4 years, and the oppressive corporation has re-emerged stronger and more brutal than ever. Join Spankyand his cohorts to ignite the flames of revolution as the corporation faces a full fledged Stateof Emergency. With 12 strong story-led levels, more weapons, vehicle control and huge rioting crowdsSpanky is back and looking better than ever.

Features:

  • Violent content and mature themes make this game inappropriate for anyone under 18
  • Storyline – Full cinematic storyline delivered over 12 levels creating a captivating gaming experience
  • Intelligent NPC AI – The general public join your riot as they see you take on corporation
  • Intelligent enemies – Enemies fire blind from around corners, use riot shields and take cover
  • Lots of on screen action – The State of Emergency engine supports 100 AI characters on screen at one time
  • Wide range of weapons and explosives – including Sniper Rifle, Chaingun, Rocket, Proximity Mine, Molotov cocktail
  • Gang control – Spanky can control gangs that inhabit the various districts of Capitol City
  • Multiple vehicles – The game features Helicopters, Tanks, Minitanks and speedboats in on-rails and free-roaming sections
  • 15 frantic arcade challenges – We have 15 arcade challenges, each with gold, silver and bronze medals and a high score table
  • 5 multiplayer modes for 1-4 players Including Deathmatch, flag attack, Last Man Standing

Rogue Trooper (£29.99, Eidos Interactive) is out now on PS2.

On the surface of the war-torn Nu Earth there are tales of a mysterious lone warrior. A man with deadlyability and weaponry, who knows no allegiance but to his own mission of revenge against a treacherousenemy & He is the ultimate soldier, the last survivor of the massacred Genetic Infantrymen &the Rogue Trooper!

Running Scared (£19.99, Entertainment in Video) is out on DVD now.

For over a decade Joey Gazelle (Paul Walker) has successfully juggled his conflicting roles as lovingfamily man and low-ranking mobster. However, when Joey ignores the mobÂ’s explicit instructions todispose of the gun used in the fatal shooting of a corrupt cop during a bungled drugs operation,he unwittingly puts his loved ones in danger.

Joey decides to stash the weapon in his own basement, just in case he should need some futurecollateral against his employers.

Extras: Full Length Directors Commentary, Behind the Scenes, Storyboards.

The New World (£19.99, Entertainment in Video) is out now on DVD.

The New World is an epic adventure set amid the encounter of European and Native American culturesduring the founding of the Jamestown settlement in 1607. Inspired by the legend of John Smith andPocahontas, writer-director Terrence Malick transforms this classic story into a sweeping explorationof love, loss and discovery, both a celebration and elegy of the America that was… and the Americathat was yet to come.

Extras: The Making of The New World, Teaser Trailer, Theatrical Trailer – Easter Egg.

Just Friends (£15.99, Momentum) is out now on DVD.

In High School, Chris Brander (Ryan Reynolds) was sweet, fat and “just friends” with the girl of hisdreams. Ten years later, heÂ’s a successful and good-looking music executive whose past rejection hasturned him into an arrogant womaniser. When he gets stranded in his hometown with his latest signing- IT girl/pop sensation Samantha James (Anna Faris) he meets up with his high school crush, JamiePalamino (Amy Smart) and discovers his feelings for her are as fresh as ever.

With stiff competition in the form of reinvented Dusty Dinkleman (Chris Klein) – another memberof his High SchoolÂ’s loser group- will Chris finally be able to move his relationship out of the friend zone?

Extras: The Making of Just Friends (11 Behind-the-scenes featurettes totalling approx 1hr), JamieSmiles Music Video, Alternate Ending, 5 Deleted Scenes (10mins approx), Blooper Reel, Trailer.

Seance on a Wet Afternoon (£12.99, Network) is out on DVD on June 5th.

Richard Attenborough and Kim Stanley give outstanding performances in Bryan Forbes’ tense,supernaturally tinged thriller Seance On A Wet Afternoon. Myra Savage (Stanley) is an aspiringpsychic who persuades her husband to abduct a child. Their plan is to stage a seance to “trance” the victim…

Man Friday (£9.99, Network) is out on DVD on May 29th.

Adrian Mitchell’s screenplay is a take-off on the Defoe classic, ‘Robinson Crusoe’. This version findsFriday revolting against white supremacy and Crusoe losing the man-to-man conflict for human dignity.

Walk the Line Special Edition (£24.99, Fox) is out on DVD this week.

Joaquin Phoenix powerfully portrays Johnny Cash, a young, passionate artist who rebelled againstconvention and always walked his own path regardless of the consequences. His troubled childhood, alongwith his outlaw persona and unbridled talent led him to walk the line between genius and selfdestruction, but he was ultimately saved by the woman he was destined to be with.

Extras:
Disc One: Audio commentary by co-writer and director James Mangold, 10 deleted scenes,International theatrical trailer.
Disc Two: Johnny Cash Jukebox – 8 Walk The Line extended musical sequences including Lewis Boogie,Get Rhythm, You’re My Baby, Jukebox Blues, Rock And Roll Ruby, That’s Alright Mama, Jackson, Cocaine Blues,Folsom: Cash And The Comeback, Ring Of Fire: The Passion Of Johnny and June, Becoming Cash/Becoming Carter,Celebrating The Man In Black – The Making Of Walk The Line, Cash And His Faith.

Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid Special Edition (£17.99, Fox) is out on DVD this week.

One of the most popular screen westerns ever made, this Academy Award winning classic bleeds adventure,romance and comedy to tell the true story of the West’s most likeable outlaws. No one is quicker thanButch Cassidy (Paul Newman) when it comes to get rich quick schemes, and his sidekick Sundance(Robert Redford) is a wizard with a gun.

When these two bungling bank and train robbers tire of running from the law, they set out forBolivia with Sundance’s girlfriend Etta (Katherine Ross). Though they can barely speak enough Spanishto communicate “This is a stick-up”, that’s only a minor detail to the two nicest “bad-guys” who everrode the West.

Extras:
Disc One: Commentary by George Roy Hill, Lyricist Hal David, Associate Producer Robert Crawford andCinematographer Conrad Hall, Commentary by Screenwriter William Goldman.
Disc Two: 2005 documentary, All Of What Follows Is True: The Making of Butch Cassidy and theSundance Kid, The Wild Bunch: The True Tale of Butch & Sundance, History through the lens: ButchCassidy and the Sundance Kid: Outlaws Out of Time, 1994 documentary: The Making of Butch Cassidyand the Sundance Kid, 1994 Interviews, Production Notes, Alternate Credit Roll, Theatrical Trailers,The Films of Paul Newman – Trailer Reel.

The Poseidon Adventure Special Edition (£15.99, Fox) is out on DVD on May 29th.

One of the most gripping disaster films of all time, The Poseidon Adventure follows ten survivors asthey struggle to escape from an ocean liner capsized by a tidal wave. Suspenseful terror, combined withthe victims’ intimate and personal stories, results in compelling and heart-stopping drama. Thedistinguished talents of 15 Academy Award® winners, along with incredible special effects, makethis film true classic.

Extras:
Disc One: Audio Commentary by Director Ronald Neame, Audio Commentary by cast members Pamela SueMartin, Stella Stevens & Carol Lynley, Interactive Featurette: Follow the Escape.
Disc Two: 7 Featurettes, A Conversation with Ronald Neame, 2 Storyboard Comparisons,Vintage Promotional Materials, Interactive/Stills Galleries.

Screen Legends Classics (£24.99 each, 4 Front Video) are out from June 5th on DVD.

A collection of classic movies are being released in boxsets containing four each. Some of the boxsetsand the films within are as follows. Click on each boxset name for more info:

  • James Stewart Westerns: The Man From Laramie, Two Rode Together, Destry Rides Again and Shenandoah.
  • Robert Redford: The Natural, The Way We Were, Out of Africa & The Sting.
  • Fred Astaire: You’ll Never Get Rich, You Were Never Lovelier, Top Hat & Swing Time.
  • Bing Crosby: A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court, Going My Way, Holiday Inn, Pennies From Heaven.

No Way Out 2006 (£17.99, Silver Vision) is out now on DVD.

Features the following matches:
World Heavyweight Championship: Kurt Angle vs. Undertaker,
Opportunity for a World Championship Match at WrestleMania 22: Rey Mysterio vs. Randy Orton,
United States Championship: Chris Benoit vs. Booker T,Matt Hardy and Mystery Partner vs. MNN, JBL vs. Bobby Lashley
Cruiserweight Championship: Kid Kash vs. Psicosis vs. Super Crazy vs. Nunzio vs. Funaki vs. PaulLondon vs. Brian Kendrick vs. Scotty Too Hotty vs. Gregory Helms

Extras: Mark Henry approaches Batista, Booker T & Sharmell talking about their loss,Josh Matthews interviews Kurt Angle

Cage Rage 15 – Adrenalin Rush (£12.99, Silver Vision) is out now on DVD.

Features the following matches:
Cage Rage Light Heavyweight Title: Melvin Manhoef vs. Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos,Daijiro Matsui vs. Curtis Stout, Ikuhisa “Punk” Minowa vs. Dave Legeno, Travis Lutter vs.Jose “Pele” Landi-Jons, Fabio Piamonte vs. Jason Delucia, Jean Silva vs. Paul Daley
Cage Rage Welterweight Title: Chris “Lights Out” Lytle vs. Ross “The Boss” Mason
British Featherweight Title: Brad Pickett vs. Robbie Oliver,
British Heavyweight Title: Tengiz Tedoradze vs. Robert Berry,Michael Holmes vs. Zelg Galesic, Jason Barret vs. Mindaugas Arbocius

UFC 57 – Liddell v Couture 3 (£19.99, Silver Vision) is out on June 5th on DVD.

Features the following matches:
UFC Light Heavyweight Title: Chuck Liddell vs. Randy Couture, Brandon Vera vs. Justin Eilers,Marcio “Pe De Pano” Cruz vs. Frank Mir, Renato “Babalu” Sobral vs. Mike Van Arsdale,Joe Riggs vs. Nick Diaz, Alessio Sakara vs. Elvis Sinosic, Paul Buentello vs. Gilbert Aldana,Jeff Monson vs. Branden Lee Hinkle and Keith Jardine vs. Mike Whitehead

UFC 13 & 14 Double DVD (£19.99, Silver Vision) is out on June 5th on DVD.

Features the following matches:

UFC 13: Tank Abbott vs. Vitor Belfort, Steven Graham vs. Randy Couture,Guy Mezger vs. Tito Ortiz, Randy Couture vs. Tony Halme, Dmitri Stepanov vs. Steve Graham,Enson Inoue vs. Royce Alger, Christophe Leninger vs. Guy Mezger

UFC 14: Maurice Smith vs. Mark Coleman, Mark Kerr vs. Daniel Bobbish,Tony Fryklund vs. Kevin Jackson, Daniel Bobbish vs. Brian Johnston, Mark Kerr vs. Moti Horenstein,Todd Butler vs. Kevin Jackson, Yuri Vaulin vs. Joe Moreira

Pride 9 & 10 Double DVD (£19.99, Silver Vision) is out on June 19th on DVD.

Features the following matches:

PRIDE 9: Vitor Belfort vs. Gilbert Yvel,Igor Vovchanchyn vs. Daijiro Matsui,Ricco Rodriguez vs. Gary Goodridge,Akira Shoji vs. John Renken,Carlos Newton vs. Naoki Sano,Allan Goes vs. Vernon White,Carlos Barreto vs. Tra Telligman,Heath Herring vs. Willie Peeters

PRIDE 10: Kazushi Sakuraba vs. Renzo Gracie,Ryan Gracie vs. Tokimitsu Ishizawa,Ken Shamrock vs. Kazuyuki Fujita,Igor Vovchanchyn vs. Enson Inoue,Mark Kerr vs. Igor Borisov,Gary Goodridge vs. Gilbert Yvel,Ricco Rodriguez vs. Giant Ochiai,Wanderlei Silva vs. Guy Mezger,Vitor Belfort vs. Daijiro Matsui

Extras: Fighter Photo Gallery, PRIDE FC Rules, Detailed Fighter Bios, Fight Glossary,Event Program Cover

news page picMay 22nd:Time is a factor for Bruce Willis in Hostage on DVD…

After screwing up a hostage negotiation, Jeff Talley (Bruce Willis)moves to a smalltown where crime is low, but what to do when a similarlystressful situation breaks out again? A perfect case of a ‘fight or flight’scenario follows.

Hostageis online and out on DVD now.

news page picWhat’s ‘Fundamental’ly wrong about the new Pet Shop Boys CD…?

Released today:

20 years in the music business and The Pet Shop Boys soldier on eventhough, for me, their album tracks are far better than their singlesof recent years, but in both cases it’s still a far cry from their timeduring the ’80s and ’90s.

And so, on to their latest release, courtesy ofDVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Robertswho finds there’s a lot that needs fixing here.

Pet Shop Boys: Fundamentalis online and out on CD from today.

CHARTS: Sunblock vs. Gnarls Barkley – who got the No.1…?

Check out themusic chart analysis page.which is online now.

Also check out theDiscussion Forumto discuss what’s new, what’s hot and what’s now amongst big hits such those which are commented on hereas Gnarls Barkley & Sunblock with Robin Beck.

The release dates for singles go up until late Julywith albums also until late June 2006.

news page picCOMPETITION: 30 DVD/Game comps…

The new competitions online are as follows:

  • Lara Croft: Tomb Raider Legend (Xbox)
  • 2006 FIFA World Cup Interactive Quiz Game (DVD)
  • Stargate SG1 9.3 & Atlantis 2.2 (DVD)
  • X-Men: The Official Movie Game (PS2)
  • The Da Vinci Code Game (PS2)
  • Classic TV Entertainment from Network (DVD)
  • Classic Movie Entertainment from Network (DVD)
  • On the Buses Series 3 & 4 (DVD)
  • Toto the Hero & Monsieur Hire (DVD)
  • Christ Stopped At Eboli & The Harem (DVD)
  • I Didn’t Know You Cared Series 2 (DVD)
  • The Game: Special Edition (DVD)
  • God is Great I’m Not (DVD)
  • The Tribe Season 3 & Goodnight Sweetheart Series 4 (DVD)
  • Snoop Dogg: Boss’n Up (DVD)
  • Where the Truth Lies (DVD)
  • Jericho Series 1 (DVD)
  • Camberwick Green: The Complete Collection (DVD)
  • Tracy Beaker: More of Me (DVD)
  • Life on Mars Series 1 (DVD)
  • The New World & Running Scared (DVD)
  • Cage Rage 15 & No Way Out 2006 (DVD)
  • Thomas the Tank Engine: Little Engines Big Day Out (DVD)
  • The Da Vinci Code Decoded Boxset (DVD)
  • Fausto 5.0 (DVD)
  • Freak Out (DVD)
  • Mission: Impossible Special Edition (DVD)
  • Just Like Heaven (DVD)
  • Second in Command (DVD)
  • The Great Escape Special Edition (DVD)

news page picCheck out 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!

Lately, the topics include the chance to have your own Grumpy Old Men-stylerant as well as discuss who’ll win and who’s an idiot in Big Brother 7which starts on Thursday, May 18th on Channel 4.

Check out theDiscussion Forumtoday.

news page picNew DVDs out this week…

The new releases are as follows:

  • The A-Team Season 3 (34.99, Universal)
  • As Time Goes By Series 8 (15.99, VCI)
  • Battle Royale 2: Revenge SE (Tin BS) (29.99, Tartan)
  • Blood For Dracula (19.99, Tartan)
  • Bob And Carol And Ted And Alice (12.99, Columbia)
  • Budgie Series 1 (29.99, Network)
  • Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid SE (17.99, Fox)
  • Chicken Little (19.99, Buena Vista)
  • Dallas Season 4 (40.99, Warner)
  • Fausto 5.0 (14.99, Pinnacle)
  • The Favour (12.99, MGM)
  • Flesh For Frankenstein (19.99, Tartan)
  • Fun With Dick And Jane (2005) (19.99, Columbia)
  • Fun With Dick And Jane BS (2005) (24.99, Columbia)
  • Fun With Dick And Jane Taco Pack (DVD & UMD) (2005) (27.99, Columbia)
  • Gamebox 1.0 (15.99, Mosaic)
  • Get Back Series 1 & 2 (14.99, Delta)
  • Goodnight Sweetheart Series 4 (19.99, Revelation)
  • The Great Escape SE (2006 release) (15.99, MGM)
  • I Didn’t Know You Cared Series 2 (19.99, Second Sight)
  • Juliet Bravo Series 4 (29.99, VCI)
  • Kidulthood (15.99, Revolver)
  • Knight Rider Season 3 (34.99, Universal)
  • L’Humanite (19.99, Artificial Eye)
  • Last House On Dead End Street (19.99, Tartan)
  • The Magic Christian (15.99, Universal)
  • Mine All Mine Series 1 (19.99, VCI)
  • The New World (19.99, EIV)
  • The Night We Called It A Day (12.99, Universal)
  • Pride 28: High Octane (17.99, Silver Vision)
  • The Rocky Horror Picture Show / Shock Treatment (24.99, Fox)
  • The Rocky Horror Picture Show / Shock Treatment (Lip Box) BS (69.99, Fox)
  • Rumour Has It (18.99, Warner)
  • Running Scared (2006) (19.99, EIV)
  • She’s Gotta Have It (12.99, MGM)
  • Shopgirl (12.99, Fox)
  • Stargate SG1 Season 9 Vol 3 (19.99, MGM)
  • Supernatural Season 1.1 (30.99, Warner)
  • Third Watch Season 1 (50.99, Warner)
  • Thomas And Friends: Little Engine’s Big Day Out (12.99, 2 Entertain)
  • Tracey Beaker: More Of Me (12.99, Universal)
  • The Tribe Season 3 (34.99, Revelation)
  • Walk The Line (19.99, Fox)
  • Walk The Line SE (24.99, Fox)
  • Wall (19.99, Artificial Eye)
  • Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads? Series 1 (15.99, BBC)
  • WWE The Greatest Wrestling Managers (17.99, Silver Vision)

news page picMay 19th :Ease into the weekend with Dr John on CD…

There’s nothing like a bit of jazz fusion from Dr John, and asDVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Robertssums up, this is “a peculiar blend of jazziness and popular hits… which makesthem believable all over again”.

Dr John (and the Lower Third): Mercenaryis online and out on CD now.

news page picUpdated 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 out include: Waiting andThe Da Vinci Code.

news page picMay 18th :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.

news page picCOMPETITION: 30 DVD/Game comps…

The new competitions online are as follows, including one new one added today:

  • Lara Croft: Tomb Raider Legend (Xbox)
  • 2006 FIFA World Cup Interactive Quiz Game (DVD)
  • Stargate SG1 9.3 & Atlantis 2.2 (DVD)
  • X-Men: The Official Movie Game (PS2)
  • The Da Vinci Code Game (PS2)
  • Classic TV Entertainment from Network (DVD)
  • Classic Movie Entertainment from Network (DVD)
  • On the Buses Series 3 & 4 (DVD)
  • Toto the Hero & Monsieur Hire (DVD)
  • Christ Stopped At Eboli & The Harem (DVD)
  • I Didn’t Know You Cared Series 2 (DVD)
  • The Game: Special Edition (DVD)
  • God is Great I’m Not (DVD)
  • The Tribe Season 3 & Goodnight Sweetheart Series 4 (DVD)
  • Snoop Dogg: Boss’n Up (DVD)
  • Where the Truth Lies (DVD)
  • Jericho Series 1 (DVD)
  • Camberwick Green: The Complete Collection (DVD)
  • Tracy Beaker: More of Me (DVD)
  • Life on Mars Series 1 (DVD)
  • The New World & Running Scared (DVD)
  • Cage Rage 15 & No Way Out 2006 (DVD)
  • Thomas the Tank Engine: Little Engines Big Day Out (DVD)
  • The Da Vinci Code Decoded Boxset (DVD)
  • Fausto 5.0 (DVD)
  • Freak Out (DVD)
  • Mission: Impossible Special Edition (DVD)
  • Just Like Heaven (DVD)
  • Second in Command (DVD)
  • The Great Escape Special Edition (DVD)

news page picMay 17th :Terri Walker gives it the big ‘I Am’ on CD…

Terri Walker was one ‘the next big thing’ and had her name bandied about inthe running for Mercury and MOBO prizes, so where did it all go wrong, asaccording toDVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Roberts,her latest album lacks the principle ingredient – soul.

Terri Walker: I Amis online and out on CD now.

news page picCOMPETITION: 29 DVD/Game comps…

The new competitions online are as follows, including one new one added today:

  • 2006 FIFA World Cup Interactive Quiz Game (DVD)
  • Stargate SG1 9.3 & Atlantis 2.2 (DVD)
  • X-Men: The Official Movie Game (PS2)
  • The Da Vinci Code Game (PS2)
  • Classic TV Entertainment from Network (DVD)
  • Classic Movie Entertainment from Network (DVD)
  • On the Buses Series 3 & 4 (DVD)
  • Toto the Hero & Monsieur Hire (DVD)
  • Christ Stopped At Eboli & The Harem (DVD)
  • I Didn’t Know You Cared Series 2 (DVD)
  • The Game: Special Edition (DVD)
  • God is Great I’m Not (DVD)
  • The Tribe Season 3 & Goodnight Sweetheart Series 4 (DVD)
  • Snoop Dogg: Boss’n Up (DVD)
  • Where the Truth Lies (DVD)
  • Jericho Series 1 (DVD)
  • Camberwick Green: The Complete Collection (DVD)
  • Tracy Beaker: More of Me (DVD)
  • Life on Mars Series 1 (DVD)
  • The New World & Running Scared (DVD)
  • Cage Rage 15 & No Way Out 2006 (DVD)
  • Thomas the Tank Engine: Little Engines Big Day Out (DVD)
  • The Da Vinci Code Decoded Boxset (DVD)
  • Fausto 5.0 (DVD)
  • Freak Out (DVD)
  • Mission: Impossible Special Edition (DVD)
  • Just Like Heaven (DVD)
  • Second in Command (DVD)
  • The Great Escape Special Edition (DVD)

news page picMay 16th:The Doctor meets an old enemy in an alternate reality…

Last year,DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Dan Owenkept us up to date with the latest ongoings for the then-new Doctor, ChristopherEccleston, but how does his tenure fare now he’s become David Tennant?

This week he found himself in an alternate reality when the TARDISstopped functioning, but things got ten times worse when he came faceto face with the Cybermen again…

Doctor Who 2.5: Rise of the Cybermenis online now and the series continues this Saturday at 7pm on BBC1.

Also worth a look is Doctor Who Confidential which always followson BBC3, and each new adventure is preceeded by Totally Doctor Whoon BBC1 each Thursday at 5pm, as it features studio interviews with castmembers such as David Tennant and Noel Clarke.

news page picCOMPETITION: 28 DVD/Game comps…

The new competitions online are as follows, including one new one added today:

  • Stargate SG1 9.3 & Atlantis 2.2 (DVD)
  • X-Men: The Official Movie Game (PS2)
  • The Da Vinci Code Game (PS2)
  • Classic TV Entertainment from Network (DVD)
  • Classic Movie Entertainment from Network (DVD)
  • On the Buses Series 3 & 4 (DVD)
  • Toto the Hero & Monsieur Hire (DVD)
  • Christ Stopped At Eboli & The Harem (DVD)
  • I Didn’t Know You Cared Series 2 (DVD)
  • The Game: Special Edition (DVD)
  • God is Great I’m Not (DVD)
  • The Tribe Season 3 & Goodnight Sweetheart Series 4 (DVD)
  • Snoop Dogg: Boss’n Up (DVD)
  • Where the Truth Lies (DVD)
  • Jericho Series 1 (DVD)
  • Camberwick Green: The Complete Collection (DVD)
  • Tracy Beaker: More of Me (DVD)
  • Life on Mars Series 1 (DVD)
  • The New World & Running Scared (DVD)
  • Cage Rage 15 & No Way Out 2006 (DVD)
  • Thomas the Tank Engine: Little Engines Big Day Out (DVD)
  • The Da Vinci Code Decoded Boxset (DVD)
  • Fausto 5.0 (DVD)
  • Freak Out (DVD)
  • Mission: Impossible Special Edition (DVD)
  • Just Like Heaven (DVD)
  • Second in Command (DVD)
  • The Great Escape Special Edition (DVD)

news page picMay 15th:Nicolas Cage goes gun-running in Lord of War on DVD…

When I saw the trailer for this movie, I thought ‘action’, I thought ‘Con Air’,I thought ‘The Rock’… and I couldn’t have been more wrong as it’s morea drama and not really an actioner at all, but still it’s a deceptivelyintriguing one as Nicolas Cage goes selling guns to all and sundry.

Lord of Waris online and out on DVD now.

news page picWill you go ‘Crazy’ for Gnarls Barkley on CD…?

This week sees their hit single Crazy topping the charts for the7th week in a row. And for once, it’s a track that actually deserves itssuccess since it’s bloody good, but how does the rest of the album fare?DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Robertsfinds if there’s many other tracks to get groovy about…

Gnarls Barkley: St. Elsewhereis online and out on CD now.

CHARTS: Pet Shop Boys vs. Gnarls Barkley – who got the No.1…?

Check out themusic chart analysis page.which is online now.

Also check out theDiscussion Forumto discuss what’s new, what’s hot and what’s now amongst big hits such those which are commented on hereas Gnarls Barkley, Pet Shop Boys & Daz Sampson.

The release dates for singles go up until early Julywith albums also until late June 2006.

news page picCOMPETITION: 27 DVD/Game comps…

The new competitions online are as follows, including one new one added today:

  • X-Men: The Official Movie Game (PS2)
  • The Da Vinci Code Game (PS2)
  • Classic TV Entertainment from Network (DVD)
  • Classic Movie Entertainment from Network (DVD)
  • On the Buses Series 3 & 4 (DVD)
  • Toto the Hero & Monsieur Hire (DVD)
  • Christ Stopped At Eboli & The Harem (DVD)
  • I Didn’t Know You Cared Series 2 (DVD)
  • The Game: Special Edition (DVD)
  • God is Great I’m Not (DVD)
  • The Tribe Season 3 & Goodnight Sweetheart Series 4 (DVD)
  • Snoop Dogg: Boss’n Up (DVD)
  • Where the Truth Lies (DVD)
  • Jericho Series 1 (DVD)
  • Camberwick Green: The Complete Collection (DVD)
  • Tracy Beaker: More of Me (DVD)
  • Life on Mars Series 1 (DVD)
  • The New World & Running Scared (DVD)
  • Cage Rage 15 & No Way Out 2006 (DVD)
  • Thomas the Tank Engine: Little Engines Big Day Out (DVD)
  • The Da Vinci Code Decoded Boxset (DVD)
  • Fausto 5.0 (DVD)
  • Freak Out (DVD)
  • Mission: Impossible Special Edition (DVD)
  • Just Like Heaven (DVD)
  • Second in Command (DVD)
  • The Great Escape Special Edition (DVD)

news page picCheck out 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!

Lately, the topics include the chance to have your own Grumpy Old Men-stylerant as well as discuss who’ll win and who’s an idiot in Big Brother 7which starts on Thursday, May 18th on Channel 4.

Check out theDiscussion Forumtoday.

news page picNew DVDs out this week…

The new releases are as follows:

  • The Adventures Of Blake And Mortimer (24.99, Anchor Bay)
  • Best Of ITV Wrestling: A To Z (15.99, Granada)
  • Best Of ITV Wrestling (2 discs) (29.99, Granada)
  • Births, Marriages And Deaths (12.99, Granada)
  • Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band: 40th Anniversary Celebrations (12.99, Disc)
  • Breakfast On Pluto (19.99, Fox)
  • Christ Stopped At Eboli (19.99, Infinity Arthouse)
  • Da Vinci Code Decoded Boxset: Totally Decoded (24.99, Disc)
  • Dangerfield Series 2 (24.99, VCI)
  • The Dead Next Door (16.99, Anchor Bay)
  • Demon Hunter (14.99, Anchor Bay)
  • End Game (19.99, Columbia)
  • The Fallen Ones (14.99, Anchor Bay)
  • The Harem (15.99, Infinity Arthouse)
  • Hope And Glory Series 1-3 (39.99, VCI)
  • Imaginary Heroes (19.99, Columbia)
  • Jarhead (19.99, Universal)
  • Jericho Series 1 (19.99, Granada)
  • Just Friends (15.99, Momentum)
  • Life On Mars Series 1 (39.99, Contender)
  • Like Mike 1 & 2 (15.99, Fox)
  • Lizard Woman (16.99, Anchor Bay)
  • Monsieur Hire (19.99, Second Sight)
  • The Net Season 1 (34.99, Columbia)
  • On The Buses Series 3 (14.99, Network)
  • On The Buses Series 4 (14.99, Network)
  • Our House: A Musical Love Story – The Madness Musical (19.99, Universal)
  • Roseanne Season 3 (24.99, Anchor Bay)
  • The Sandbaggers Series 2 (19.99, Network)
  • Scorched (12.99, Universal)
  • Second In Command (19.99, Columbia)
  • She Shoots Straight (16.99, Contender)
  • Steptoe And Son Series 4 (15.99, BBC)
  • The Street Series 1 (19.99, Granada)
  • Strumpet (15.99, VCI)
  • Three Of A Kind Series 3 (15.99, VCI)
  • Toto The Hero (19.99, Second Sight)
  • Tripping The Rift Season 1 (19.99, Granada)
  • Undertow (12.99, Universal)
  • Vacuuming Completely Nude In Paradise (15.99, VCI)
  • Waiting For God Series 2 (19.99, VCI)

news page picMay 12th:Tom Cruise’s original impossible mission gets the DVD makeover treatment…

The third film is out in the cinema now and to celebrate, Paramount havere-released the original 1996 movie with a bonus disc of extras lastingan hour. See if you can read this review in five seconds before itself-destructs or give birth silently, whichever Tom Cruise asks you to dofirst.

Mission: Impossible Special Collector’s Editionis online and out on DVD now.

news page picUpdated 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 out include: When a Stranger Calls andPrime.

news page picMay 10th :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.

news page picMay 8th:Lara Croft returns in Tomb Raider: Legend on the Xbox…

Lara Croft’s seventh and latest adventures has burst forth onto the PC andmost consoles, attempting to put right what 2003’s Angel of Darknessmade very wrong indeed. Has Legend succeeded? In many respects, yes.

Tomb Raider: Legendis online and out on Xbox now.

news page picThe Doctor falls for the wrong woman in 18th Century France…

Last year,DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Dan Owenkept us up to date with the latest ongoings for the then-new Doctor, ChristopherEccleston, but how does his tenure fare now he’s become David Tennant?

This week he stopped off on a spaceship in the 51st Century, but one whichhas ‘time windows’ back to a palace in 18th Century France. However, whyare some clockwork robots stalking a woman from that period and what couldthey possibly want from her?

Doctor Who 2.4: The Girl in the Fireplaceis online now and the series continues this Saturday at 7pm on BBC1.

Also worth a look is Doctor Who Confidential which always followson BBC3, and each new adventure is preceeded by Totally Doctor Whoon BBC1 each Thursday at 5pm, as it features studio interviews with castmembers such as David Tennant and Noel Clarke.

news page picEileen Rose’s storm is more of a light trickle on CD…

Some albums are born great while others should’ve been strangled at birth,the latter applying to this one whichDVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Robertsdescribes the creator as being “a below average singer/songwriter who couldn’tknock together a good song if she tried”.

Eileen Rose: Come The Stormis online and out on CD now.

CHARTS: Red Hot Chili Peppers vs. Gnarls Barkley – who got the No.1…?

Check out themusic chart analysis page.which is online now.

Also check out theDiscussion Forumto discuss what’s new, what’s hot and what’s now amongst big hits such those which are commented on hereas Gnarls Barkley & Red Hot Chili Peppers.

The release dates for singles go up until early Julywith albums also until late June 2006.

news page picCOMPETITION: 26 DVD/Game comps…

The new competitions online are as follows, including one new one added today:

  • The Da Vinci Code Game (PS2)
  • Classic TV Entertainment from Network (DVD)
  • Classic Movie Entertainment from Network (DVD)
  • On the Buses Series 3 & 4 (DVD)
  • Toto the Hero & Monsieur Hire (DVD)
  • Christ Stopped At Eboli & The Harem (DVD)
  • I Didn’t Know You Cared Series 2 (DVD)
  • The Game: Special Edition (DVD)
  • God is Great I’m Not (DVD)
  • The Tribe Season 3 & Goodnight Sweetheart Series 4 (DVD)
  • Snoop Dogg: Boss’n Up (DVD)
  • Where the Truth Lies (DVD)
  • Jericho Series 1 (DVD)
  • Camberwick Green: The Complete Collection (DVD)
  • Tracy Beaker: More of Me (DVD)
  • Life on Mars Series 1 (DVD)
  • The New World & Running Scared (DVD)
  • Cage Rage 15 & No Way Out 2006 (DVD)
  • Thomas the Tank Engine: Little Engines Big Day Out (DVD)
  • The Da Vinci Code Decoded Boxset (DVD)
  • Fausto 5.0 (DVD)
  • Freak Out (DVD)
  • Mission: Impossible Special Edition (DVD)
  • Just Like Heaven (DVD)
  • Second in Command (DVD)
  • The Great Escape Special Edition (DVD)

news page picCheck out 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!

Lately, the topics include the chance to have your own Grumpy Old Men-stylerant as well as discuss who’ll win and who’s an idiot in Big Brother 7which starts on Thursday, May 18th on Channel 4.

Check out theDiscussion Forumtoday.

news page picNew DVDs out this week…

The new releases are as follows:

  • Bergerac Series 1 (24.99, VCI)
  • Camberwick Green: The Complete Collection (14.99, Universal)
  • Cage Rage Vol 15: Adrenaline Rush (12.99, Silver Vision)
  • Dad’s Army Series 6 (15.99, BBC)
  • Fear of a Black Hat (12.99, Network)
  • The Game SE (15.99, Universal)
  • God is Great, I’m Not (9.99, Universal)
  • Judge John Deed Series 1 & Pilot (24.99, BBC)
  • Just Like Heaven (17.99, Universal)
  • Lady Vengeance (19.99, Tartan)
  • The Libertine (19.99, EIV)
  • March Of The Penguins (18.99, Warner)
  • Match Point (18.99, Warner)
  • Nip/Tuck Season 3 (50.99, Warner)
  • Not Another Teen Movie SE (12.99, Columbia)
  • The Quiller Memorandum (9.99, Network)
  • Rosamunde Pilcher’s Nancherrow (24.99, Acorn)
  • Stargate Atlantis Season 2 Vol 2 (19.99, MGM)
  • A Streetcar Named Desire SE (20.99, Warner)
  • The Twilight Zone Season 3 (39.99, VCI)
  • UFC 56: Full Force (17.99, Silver Vision)
  • Unknown Chaplin (14.99, Network)
  • Wind In The Willows: The Four Seasons (19.99, Fremantle)
  • WWE No Way Out 2006 (17.99, Silver Vision)
  • WWE Wrestlemania 9 & 10 (19.99, Silver Vision)

news page picMay 5th :Adam Green’s Jacket Full of Danger on CD…

According toDVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Roberts,Adam Green is a 24-year-old whose music boldly goes places where artistshis age wouldn’t normally dare. Find out why in this review.

Adam Green: Jacket Full of Dangeris online and out on CD now.

news page picUpdated 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 out include: Mission: Impossible 3, Three, 16 Blocks andSlither.

news page picMay 4th :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.

news page picMay 3rd :The Doctor hooks up with old friends…

Last year,DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Dan Owenkept us up to date with the latest ongoings for the then-new Doctor, ChristopherEccleston, but how does his tenure fare now he’s become David Tennant?

This week he was back in the present day, finding out what aliens were upto at a school, while also reuniting with two old friends – Sarah Jane Smithand K-9. Just a shame this was only for one episode as it would’ve made apleasing two-parter.

Doctor Who 2.3: School Reunionis online now and the series continues this Saturday at 7pm on BBC1.

news page picMay 1st:Past and present collide in Driver: Parallel Lines on Xbox…

We last saw a Driver game back in 2004 as Tanner took out the trash withsome erratic driving and some woeful character control, but a veryengaging and intriguing game once you got into it, still calling youuntil it was complete.

This sequel takes you, as TK, from 1978 to 2006, but have they fixed theproblems and made this the game Driv3r should have been?

Driver: Parallel Linesis online and out on Xbox now.

news page picWar is hell – Over There: The Complete Series on DVD…

Released today:

This recent TV series is about a group of soldiers from varying backgroundsthrown together for their first tour of duty in Iraq, which sounds like itcould effectively be the TV series of ‘Platoon’, in essence.How does it all hang together according toDVDfever.co.uk reviewer Helen M Jerome.

Over There: The Complete Seriesis online and out on DVD from today.

news page picThe return of The Boss on CD…

Generally, you know the kind of album you’re getting when Bruce Springsteenreleases a new one – plenty of rock-out tunes sung with heart and passion,but while he puts all his effort into it, the musical style is distinctlydifferent asDVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Robertstells us Bruce goes barn-dancing hillbilly style!

Bruce Springsteen: We Shall Overcome – The Seeger Sessionsis online and out on CD now.

CHARTS: Dirty Pretty Things vs. Gnarls Barkley – who got the No.1…?

Check out themusic chart analysis page.which is online now.

Also check out theDiscussion Forumto discuss what’s new, what’s hot and what’s now amongst big hits such those which are commented on hereas Gnarls Barkley.

The release dates for singles go up until early Julywith albums also until late June 2006.

news page picCOMPETITION: 25 DVD comps…

The new competitions online are as follows:

  • Classic TV Entertainment from Network (DVD)
  • Classic Movie Entertainment from Network (DVD)
  • On the Buses Series 3 & 4 (DVD)
  • Toto the Hero & Monsieur Hire (DVD)
  • Christ Stopped At Eboli & The Harem (DVD)
  • I Didn’t Know You Cared Series 2 (DVD)
  • The Game: Special Edition (DVD)
  • God is Great I’m Not (DVD)
  • The Tribe Season 3 & Goodnight Sweetheart Series 4 (DVD)
  • Snoop Dogg: Boss’n Up (DVD)
  • Where the Truth Lies (DVD)
  • Jericho Series 1 (DVD)
  • Camberwick Green: The Complete Collection (DVD)
  • Tracy Beaker: More of Me (DVD)
  • Life on Mars Series 1 (DVD)
  • The New World & Running Scared (DVD)
  • Cage Rage 15 & No Way Out 2006 (DVD)
  • Thomas the Tank Engine: Little Engines Big Day Out (DVD)
  • The Da Vinci Code Decoded Boxset (DVD)
  • Fausto 5.0 (DVD)
  • Freak Out (DVD)
  • Mission: Impossible Special Edition (DVD)
  • Just Like Heaven (DVD)
  • Second in Command (DVD)
  • The Great Escape Special Edition (DVD)

news page picCOMPETITION ANSWERS: April comps…

Thanks to the respective PR companies for these comps which have now closed.The winners will be notified shortly and the answers are as follows:

  • Top Spin 2 (GBA): The tennis player is Tim Henman.
  • State of Emergency 2 (PS2): The main character is called Spanky.
  • The Claude Chabrol Collection (DVD): The boxset contains eight films.
  • Punk: Attitude (DVD): Don Letts was in Big Audio Dynamite.
  • The Ghosts of Edendale and Dead & Breakfast (DVD): Portia De Rossi’s Nell Porter character was in Ally McBeal
  • Rampage: Total Destruction (PS2): The original Rampage game came out in 1986.
  • Classic Drama from Network (DVD): Raw Meat is the alternative title for Death Line.
  • Classic Entertainment from Network (DVD): Steve Buscemi plays Ed in Ed & His Dead Mother.
  • Classic Comedy from Network (DVD): Judi Dench is the Narrator in Dougal.
  • Classic TV from Network (DVD): Geraldine McEwan went on to play Miss Marple on TV from 2004 onwards.
  • Stargate Atlantis Season 2 Part 1 (DVD): The Stargate is based in the Pegasus Galaxy.
  • Stargate SG1 Vol.44 (DVD): Beau Bridges plays Major General Hank Landry.
  • Completely Round the Twist & Joe Cartoon Vol.1 (DVD): The Twist family live in a lighthouse.
  • Doc Martin Series 2 (DVD): The Martin Clunes sitcom was Men Behaving Badly.
  • Brokeback Mountain (DVD): Ang Lee directed The Hulk in 2003.
  • Airwolf Season 1 & Earth Final Conflict Season 1 (DVD): Airwolf was a Helicopter
  • Minder on the Orient Express (DVD): Dennis Waterman used to be married to Rula Lenska.
  • The Muppets Wizard of Oz (DVD): Fozzie Bear plays the Cowardly Lion.
  • Cybill Season 1 (DVD): Cybill’s Moonlighting co-star was Bruce Willis.
  • Airport Terminal Pack (DVD): Airport 79 was subtitled “The Concorde”.
  • CSI Season 5 Part 1 (DVD): The second CSI computer game was subtitled Dark Motives.

news page picCheck out 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!

And visit especially if you want to know why HDTV deserves to fail if it’sleft in the hands of certain broadcasters…

Check out theDiscussion Forumtoday.

news page picNew DVDs out this week…

The new releases are as follows:

  • Angels In The Endzone (15.99, Buena Vista)
  • Angels In The Endzone / Angels In The Outfield (19.99, Buena Vista)
  • Between The Lines Series 3 (24.99, VCI)
  • Boss’n Up (DVD And CD) (19.99, Revelation)
  • The Dead Zone Season 2 (49.99, Paramount)
  • Doctor Dolittle 3 (15.99, Fox)
  • Doctor Dolittle 1-3 (24.99, Fox)
  • Everybody Loves Raymond Season 4 (35.99, Warner)
  • Fred Dinbah’s Building Of Britain (39.99, Acorn)
  • It Ain’t Half Hot Mum Series 4 (19.99, VCI)
  • Johnny Cash: The Man In Black (15.99, Sanctuary)
  • The Lost World Of Friese-Greene (19.99, BFI)
  • Mission: Impossible SE (19.99, Paramount)
  • Mission: Impossible 1 SE & 2 (24.99, Paramount)
  • Moonstone (19.99, Acorn)
  • The Munsters Season 2 (34.99, Universal)
  • Murder She Wrote Season 2 (29.99, Universal)
  • Over There Season 1 (39.99, Fox)
  • Rumpole Of The Bailey: Complete Series 1-7 BS (149.99, Acorn)
  • Sharpe’s Challenge (19.99, 2 Entertain)
  • Upstairs Downstairs Series 3 (29.99, Network)


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