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August 31st:Kurt Russell has a Breakdown on DVD…

Okay, so it’s not a new one but I was most impressed with this thrillerfrom director Jonathan Mostow (Terminator 3) which takes a simplepremise of a car breaking down in the back-end of beyond and turns it intoa major nightmare for its occupants, Kurt Russell and Kathleen Quinlan.

Breakdownis online and out on DVD now.

Tractor – a band-name to toy with on DVD…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Robertstakes us back to the ’60s and ’70s as The Way We Live becameTractor, and here they return for a performance some 25 years aftertheir last festival gig at Deeply Dale.

Tractor: Beyond Deeply Daleis online and out on DVD now.

CHARTS: Natasha Bedingfield vs. Sugababes: Who got the No.1…?

Check out themusic chart analysis page.

The release dates for singles go up until early November,with albums until March 2005.

COMPETITION: 19 DVD/Xbox competitions…

The following comps are online until Friday October 1st:

Shellshock: Nam ’67 (Xbox)

The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay (Xbox)

One Last Chance (DVD)

American Cousins (DVD)

Our House (DVD)

Jersey Girl (DVD)

Paul McCartney: The Animation Collection (DVD)

Les Miserables (DVD)

CSI Miami Season 1 Part 1 (DVD)

Transformers Seasons 3 & 4 (DVD)

Till Death Us Do Part 1974 Series (DVD)

The Life and Loves of a She-Devil (DVD)

Laws of Attraction (DVD)

Highwaymen (DVD)

La Dolce Vita (DVD)

Hellraiser Puzzle Box Limited Edition (DVD)

Third Rock From The Sun Season 3 (DVD)

Shaun of the Dead (DVD)

Murder One Season 1 (DVD)

COMPETITION ANSWERS: AUGUST 2004 comps…

Thanks to the respective PR companies for the comps which have now come to anend and the answers were as follows.

The Shield Season 2 (DVD): Michael Chiklis will star in The Fantastic Four.
Stephen King’s Kingdom Hospital (DVD): The Andrew McCarthy/Kim Cattrall film was Mannequin.
Sparks: Lil’ Beethoven (CD and DVD): This Town… was their first hit, making No.2
Pitch Black Special Edition & Dark Fury (DVD): Jeff Daniels starred in Timescape.
Asterix & Obelix XXL (PC): Gerard Depardieu played Obelix in the 1999 movie.
My Life Without Me (DVD): Sarah Polley did not appear in Pulp Fiction.
Jupiter Moon Vol.2 (DVD): The programme first appeared on BSB’s Galaxy Channel.
Mahabharat (Full Version) (DVD): The series tells the tale of the Pandavas.
Puckoon (DVD): Spike Milligan wrote Puckoon.
Enter the Dragon: 30th Anniversary Edition (DVD): Enter the Dragon was Bruce Lee’s last completed film before his death
Roswell Season 2 (DVD): The series was originally due to be called Roswell High.
Status Quo/Blues Rock/Deep Purple Anthologies (DVD): Status Quo’s first single was Pictures of Matchstick Men
Killing Zoe (DVD): Roger Avary directed Killing Zoe
Cloppa Castle Series 1 (DVD): The series was made in 1977.
The Sweeney Series 3 (DVD): John Thaw starred as Inspector Morse.
One Deadly Summer (DVD): Sharon Stone co-starred with Isabelle Adjani in Diabolique

news page pic 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.

news page pic 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!

Current topics including the banning of the game Manhunt by the DixonsStores Group, and Dan Owen’s 100 Greatest Underdog Movies.

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

news page pic New DVDs out this week…

The following DVDs are out this week, and the list will be updated forAugust shortly.

10,000 Maniacs: Time Capsule (12.99, Warner Music)

American Cousins (17.99, Momentum)

Arizona Dream (12.99, Momentum)

Barbershop 2: Back In Business (19.99, MGM)

The Bedroom Window (12.99, Momentum)

Blood In Blood Out (15.99, Buena Vista)

Blue Man Group: The Complex Rock Tour Live (14.99, Warner Music)

Blues Rock: The Ultimate Anthology (17.99, Disc)

Bottom Series 2 (15.99, BBC)

Brush Strokes Series 1 & 2 (24.99, Universal)

Buffalo Bill And The Indians (12.99, Momentum)

The Calcium Kid (15.99, Universal)

Champions (12.99, Momentum)

The Crow: Salvation (15.99, Buena Vista)

Deep Purple: Rock Review 1969 To 1972 (17.99, Disc)

The Fast Show Series 3 (17.99, BBC)

Fleetwood Mac PBS Special – Live In Boston (Two Discs And CD) (26.99, Warner Music)

Full Contact (16.99, Medusa)

John Wetton: The Ultimate Anthology (17.99, Disc)

La Haine SE (19.99, Optimum)

Les Enfants Terribles (19.99, BFI)

The Life And Loves Of A She-Devil (19.99, Network)

The Long Firm (19.99, BBC)

Manic (15.99, VCI)

Monkey! Episodes 27 To 39 (39.99, Fremantle)

The Name Of The Rose SE (19.99, Warner)

Not The Nine O’Clock News Best Of Vol 2 (15.99, BBC)

One Last Chance (12.99, Momentum)

Orca The Killer Whale (12.99, Momentum)

The Passion Of The Christ (19.99, MGM)

Rain Man SE (19.99, MGM)

Secrets Of The Heart (19.99, VCI)

Slade: The Ultimate Anthology (17.99, Disc)

Star Cops: Complete Series (39.99, Network)

Star Trek The Original Series Season 1 (69.99, Paramount)

Status Quo: The Ultimate Anthology (17.99, Disc)

The Sure Thing (12.99, Momentum)

The Ten Commandments SE (15.99, Paramount)

Thin Lizzy: Gold From The Vaults (17.99, Disc)

Transformers Seasons 3 And 4 (29.99, VCI)

Will And Grace Season 1 (79.99, Contender)

Will And Grace Season 2 (79.99, Contender)

Will And Grace Season 3 (79.99, Contender)

Will And Grace Season 4 (79.99, Contender)

Win A Date With Tad Hamilton! (15.99, Universal)

Wishbone Ash: The Ultimate Collection (17.99, Disc)

Without A Trace Season 1 (59.99, Warner)

news page pic August 27th: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: The Chronicles of Riddick, Dodgeball, Raising Helenand reviews of Before Sunset, Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban, The Day After Tomorrowand the new DVD release Battle Royale II: Requiem.

August 26th:Music nostalgia with Jason’s Jukebox at DVDfever.co.uk…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Jason Maloneyreturns with his new regular column charting the hits from way back when andgiving everyone a nostalgia trip back to when music meant something.

This week we return to the week ending August 26th 1978 andthere’s music from Lionel Richie & The Commodores, Boney M, 10ccand The Rezillos.

Jason’s Jukeboxis online now.

August 25th:Bill Wyman and his Rhythm Kings give you a thrill on CD…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Robertstakes a look at the latest CD from Bill Wyman and his band, along with manya guest appearance from the likes of Mark Knopfler, Georgie Fame and the lateGeorge Harrison.

Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings: Just for a Thrillis online and out on CD now.

August 24th:CHARTS: Natasha Bedingfield vs. 3 of a Kind: Who got the No.1…?

Check out themusic chart analysis page.

The release dates for singles go up until late October,with albums until March 2005.

August 23rd:1000th DVD REVIEW ONLINE! – Luke Goss is Charlie on DVD…

1000th DVD REVIEW ONLINE!

Luke Goss takes on the East End gangsters in the same era as The Krays,as Charlie Richardson, part-time wheeler-dealer and part-time torturer.Cameos include Steven Berkoff and Eastenders‘ pairingAnita Dobson and Leslie Grantham.

Charlieis online and out on DVD now.

Athens 2004 – take the Olympics home on PS2…

25 events over five days. Practice, win some medals, run on a dance mat,but you won’t need to run a 26-mile marathon and then drop out just beforethe end.

Athens 2004is online and out on PS2 now.

CHARTS: Natasha Bedingfield vs. 3 of a Kind: Who got the No.1…?

The charts will return tomorrow as the full info wasn’t available today.

COMPETITION: 16 DVD/PC competitions…

The following comps are online until Friday August 27th:

The Shield Season 2 (DVD)

Stephen King’s Kingdom Hospital (DVD)

Sparks: Lil’ Beethoven (CD and DVD)

Pitch Black Special Edition & Dark Fury (DVD)

Asterix & Obelix XXL (PC)

My Life Without Me (DVD)

Jupiter Moon Vol.2 (DVD)

Mahabharat (Full Version) (DVD)

Puckoon (DVD)

Enter the Dragon: 30th Anniversary Edition (DVD)

Roswell Season 2 (DVD)

Status Quo/Blues Rock/Deep Purple Anthologies (DVD)

Killing Zoe (DVD)

Cloppa Castle Series 1 (DVD)

The Sweeney Series 3 (DVD)

One Deadly Summer (DVD)

news page pic 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.

news page pic 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!

Current topics including the banning of the game Manhunt by the DixonsStores Group, and Dan Owen’s 100 Greatest Underdog Movies.

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

news page pic New DVDs out this week…

The following DVDs are out this week, and the list will be updated forAugust shortly.

The Apple (17.99, Artificial Eye)

At Five In The Afternoon (19.99, Artificial Eye)

Bad Girls Series 5 (49.99, VCI)

Basque Ball (19.99, Tartan)

Battle Royale 2: Requiem (19.99, Tartan)

Belle Epoque (19.99, Second Sight)

Blind Flight (19.99, Optimum)

Bugs Series 4 (24.99, Revelation)

Castle Keep (12.99, Columbia)

Dawson’s Creek Season 3 (44.99, Columbia)

The Eye / Three (DTS CE) (19.99, Tartan)

The Fog of War (19.99, Columbia)

The Forsyte Saga (69.99, BBC)

Game On Series 2 (14.99, VCI)

Game On Series 3 (14.99, VCI)

Game On Series 1-3 (34.99, VCI)

The Great Silence (14.99, Eureka)

Hamlet (1980) (12.99, BBC)

House Of Sand And Fog (15.99, Buena Vista)

The Human Stain (15.99, Buena Vista)

The Iceman Cometh (19.99, Fremantle)

Jupiter Moon Volume 2 (19.99, Oracle)

King Lear (1982) (12.99, BBC)

La Femme Infidele (15.99, Arrow)

Macbeth (1983) (12.99, BBC)

Marx Brothers Collection 2004 BS (6 films) (59.99, Warner)

A Midsummer Night’s Dream (1981) (12.99, BBC)

Nutty Professor 2: The Klumps (15.99, Universal)

The Olympic Series: Golden Moments – 1920 To 2002 (Deluxe Edition – 6 discs) (42.99, Paramount)

Out Of Reach (19.99, Columbia)

Parting Glances (19.99, Second Sight)

Puckoon (12.99, Guerilla Films)

Rhinoceros (19.99, Fremantle)

Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (15.99, Warner)

Tatie Danielle (19.99, C’Est La Vie)

Third Rock From The Sun Season 3 (29.99, Network)

Till Death Do Us Part 1974 Series (14.99, Network)

Twilight Samurai (19.99, Tartan)

Ulysses 31 Vol 3 (12.99, Contender)

Wrong Is Right (12.99, Columbia)

WWE Divas South Of The Border (17.99, Silver Vision)

August 20th:The Jacksons show you the way to go on CD…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Robertsreturns with a 32-track compilation for a family band who defined an eraof music in the ’70s and ’80s, but these days just end up in the papers forall the wrong reasons.

The Very Best of the Jacksonsis online and out on CD now.

August 19th:Music nostalgia with Jason’s Jukebox at DVDfever.co.uk…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Jason Maloneyreturns with his new regular column charting the hits from way back when andgiving everyone a nostalgia trip back to when music meant something.

This week we return to the week ending August 21st 1976 andthere’s music from Jimmy James & the Vagabonds, Steve Harley & CockneyRebel, Status Quo and Billy Ocean.

Jason’s Jukeboxis online now.

news page pic August 18th:Dark Fury: What Riddick did next on DVD…

Released this week:

As much as I enjoyed Pitch Black,there’s a five-year gap inbetween that one and the 2004 summer blockbustermovie, The Chronicles of Riddick, and, thus, a story to be told.

That story comes in the form of Dark Fury, a 33-minute animatedfeature featuring the voices of Vin Diesel and a number of other originalcast members.

The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Furyis online and out on DVD now.

August 17th:Pitch Black: Special Edition on DVD…

Released this week:

A low-budget movie that became a cult hit, it also made the name of Vin Diesel.Now, like with the Bourne Identity last week, we’re treated to a SpecialEdition DVD, but does it make much difference?

Come back tomorrow for a look at the animated The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury.

Pitch Black: Special Editionis online and out on DVD now.

COMPETITION: 16 DVD/PC competitions…

The following comps are online until Friday August 27th:

news page pic August 16th:Doom 3 finally arrives on the PC…

No fancy subtitle to the name, but it’s taken a long time since its originalautumn-Xmas 2003 release date to finally come out. Has it been worth thewait, or will there be something to throw a spanner in the works?

Doom 3is online and out on PC CD-ROM now.

The Sparks’ tribute to Beethoven on DVD…

A near 2-hour concert, comprising of 9 tracks for what is set out like atheatrical event about a classical composer, and then a large selectionof classics of their own, for a band that had their first UK hit thirtyyears ago this year.

Sparks: Lil’ Beethovenis online and out on DVD now.

CHARTS: The Libertines vs. 3 of a Kind: Who got the No.1…?

Check out themusic chart analysis page.

The release dates for singles go up until late October,with albums until March 2005.

COMPETITION: 14 DVD/PC competitions…

The following comps are online until Friday August 27th:

Sparks: Lil’ Beethoven (CD and DVD)

Pitch Black Special Edition & Dark Fury (DVD)

Asterix & Obelix XXL (PC)

My Life Without Me (DVD)

Jupiter Moon Vol.2 (DVD)

Mahabharat (Full Version) (DVD)

Puckoon (DVD)

Enter the Dragon: 30th Anniversary Edition (DVD)

Roswell Season 2 (DVD)

Status Quo/Blues Rock/Deep Purple Anthologies (DVD)

Killing Zoe (DVD)

Cloppa Castle Series 1 (DVD)

The Sweeney Series 3 (DVD)

One Deadly Summer (DVD)

news page pic 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.

news page pic 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!

Current topics including the banning of the game Manhunt by the DixonsStores Group, and Dan Owen’s 100 Greatest Underdog Movies.

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

news page pic New DVDs out this week…

The list will be updated for August shortly.

August 12th:Music nostalgia with Jason’s Jukebox at DVDfever.co.uk…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Jason Maloneyreturns with his new regular column charting the hits from way back when andgiving everyone a nostalgia trip back to when music meant something.

This week we return to the week ending August 13th 1983 andthere’s music from KC & The Sunshine Band, Depeche Mode, Robert Plantand Kraftwerk.

Jason’s Jukeboxis online now.

news page pic 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: The Bourne Supremacy, Catwoman, Fahrenheit 9/11, Yu Gi Ohand reviews of Before Sunset, Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban, The Day After Tomorrowand the forthcoming Battle Royale II: Requiemare already online and out now.

August 11th: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 taking a well-earned summer break, following the recent100 Greatest Underdog Movieslist, and will return after the August bank holiday.

Dan’s Movie Digestis online now.

August 10th:The Bourne Identity: Special Edition on DVD…

Released this week:

In March last year, this movie was released on DVD to critical acclaim. OftenMatt Damon comes across as a Hollywood pretty boy, even though he’s quite ugly,but this was one of the few films that actually lived up to the hype.

And now we get a Special Edition DVD, but why is it that I’d rather stickwith the original release? You’ll soon find out.

The Bourne Identity: Special Editionis online and out on DVD now.

August 9th:A Thief casts Deadly Shadows on the Xbox…

The first game came out in 1998, followed by its sequel in 2000, but it’staken a whole four years for the latest in the series to see the lightof day. Has Garrett’s latest adventures been worth the wait?

Thief: Deadly Shadowsis online and out on Xbox now.

The Mull Historical Society on CD…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Jack Robinsonreturns with a comprehensive review of the third album from the MullHistorical Society, released last month.

Mull Historical Society: This is Hopeis online and out on CD now.

CHARTS: Busted vs. Anastacia: Who got the No.1…?

Check out themusic chart analysis page.

The release dates for singles go up until early October,with albums until March 2005.

COMPETITION: 13 DVD/PC competitions…

The following comps are online until Friday August 27th:

Pitch Black Special Edition & Dark Fury (DVD)

Asterix & Obelix XXL (PC)

My Life Without Me (DVD)

Jupiter Moon Vol.2 (DVD)

Mahabharat (Full Version) (DVD)

Puckoon (DVD)

Enter the Dragon: 30th Anniversary Edition (DVD)

Roswell Season 2 (DVD)

Status Quo/Blues Rock/Deep Purple Anthologies (DVD)

Killing Zoe (DVD)

Cloppa Castle Series 1 (DVD)

The Sweeney Series 3 (DVD)

One Deadly Summer (DVD)

news page pic 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.

news page pic 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!

Current topics including the banning of the game Manhunt by the DixonsStores Group, and Dan Owen’s 100 Greatest Underdog Movies.

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

news page pic New DVDs out this week…

The list will be updated for August shortly.

August 8th:Jason’s Jukebox is the Pick of the Pops…!

Obviously Dale Winton had foresight when it came to this week’s column fromDVDfever.co.uk reviewer Jason Maloney,given that it’s a pre-recorded show, as the chart featured was for the weekafter the one featured here, so most of the music played was the same.

Sadly, they didn’t play Trans-X?‘s Living on Video, butthey did treat us to Bruce Springsteen, The Cure, UB40, Billy Idol,two bouts of Madonna, Dire Straits, The Eurythmics and, my favouritefrom the music played, Nik Kershaw‘s classy and colourful Don Quixote.

Arrrrrribaaaaaaaaaa!!!

Jason’s Jukeboxis online now and you can hear the music atRadio 2’s Pick of the Pops pagebetween now and next Saturday’s show as the show is available for listeningagain for seven days.

August 7th:Movie news @ DVDfever.co.uk…

After his mammoth “Greatest Underdog Movies” serial this week,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.

August 6th:Music nostalgia with Jason’s Jukebox at DVDfever.co.uk…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Jason Maloneyreturns with his new regular column charting the hits from way back when andgiving everyone a nostalgia trip back to when music meant something.

This week we return to the week ending August 3rd 1985 andthere’s music from Tina Turner, Dire Straits, Billy Idol, The Cult andGo West.

Jason’s Jukeboxis online now.

news page pic 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: I Robot, 13 Going On 30, Home on the Rangeand reviews of Before Sunset, Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban, The Day After Tomorrowand the forthcoming Battle Royale II: Requiemare already online and out now.

ELSPA issues open letter to Home Secretary…

Taken from Gamespress.com:

Roger Bennet, director general of ELSPA, yesterday issued an open letter to the HomeSecretary, the Rt Hon David Blunkett MP, with regards to recent “misleading” mediacoverage on video games.

“Dear Mr Blunkett

COMPUTER & VIDEO GAMES

As the trade organisation representing the computer and video games industry, we have beenvery concerned recently about the misleading and disingenuous reporting about the effectsof playing interactive games software. In particular, the tragic case of Stefan Pakeerah’smurder by Warren Le Blanc in Leicester, which was linked by some parts of the media and byMr Keith Vaz MP, to a video game called “Manhunt”, published quite legally by one of our membersas a BBFC 18+ rated game. We will continue to uphold the legal right of this member and othersto target their product at the burgeoning adult market for computer and video games inan honest and legal manner.

As you will know, despite many research projects into the effects of screen violence, someof which have been undertaken by eminent academics in their field, no link with violent behaviourhas been found. Furthermore, I would like to reassure you that ELSPA members, that includesall the companies responsible for the distribution of computer and video games in UK, fullyconform with both the letter and spirit of the law and the strict Codes of Practice our membersmust adopt on enrolment. ELSPA, on behalf of all its members and the members themselves, take itsresponsibilities extremely seriously in the context of these matters.

As a matter of fact, I feel sure you will already be aware that less that 1% of computer and videogames published and distributed in UK attract an 18+ BBFC Rating and that in excess of 65% ofall games are suitable for all ages.

It was unfortunate that Mr Vaz should speak out so irrationally against the companies concernedwith the development and distribution of “Manhunt” and indeed our industry in general. Had hetaken time to check with the Leicestershire Constabulary, he would have been informed that theydo not and have not ever linked this brutal crime with any video game.

The UK computer and video games industry has a large stake-holding in the global market worth$20 billion. Some of the most successful games in this valuable market are produced in UK,employing many thousands of people and it is very much in the vanguard of “Creative Britain”.The economic and cultural value of the interactive entertainment software industry is wellrecognised by many Government Depts as a major contributor to the UK economy and increasingly acultural factor, as illustrated by the international Games Festival in Edinburgh later this month.In addition, London will host the first European trade event, European Games Network (EGN),in September this year and London is also the location for an international conference,”The Games Summit”, held annually in June. A major exhibition for consumers, entitled”Game Stars Live” will take place concurrently with EGN at Excel, Docklands.

As a matter of interest, you may not be aware that our industry charity, EntertainmentSoftware Charity (ESC), of which I am a Trustee, has funded specialist Schools status foreight schools across the country this year. In addition, we have also recently confirmedwith the DfES that the games industry will fund the building of a new “City Academy” inPaddington, London. I hope you will recognise this as another illustration of levels ofresponsibility we attach to the status of our industry.

I hope you will accept that we felt it necessary to put the record straight in respect tothese tragic events and that are pleased to be in a position to be proud of our industry’ssuccessful achievements and the standards of responsibility we have adopted.

Yours sincerely

Roger Bennett
Director General
Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association”

After that, feel free to discuss this in the forumhere.

Manhuntis online and out on Xbox now from all good shops, so not Dixons then.

August 5th:DMD 100: The 100 Greatest Underdog Movies Part 4…

This week we celebrate the 100th issue of Dan’s Movie Digest, andin a change from the usual,DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Dan Owenhas put together a list of the 100 Greatest Underdog Movies, those whichshould’ve been a monster but were underrated.

This list concludes today with part 4, covering Nos.24-1, and you canconverse about the movie list on the Discussion Forum.

Jason’s Jukebox will return tomorrow.

DMD 100: The 100 Greatest Underdog Movies Part 4is online now.

COMPETITION: 13 DVD/PC competitions…

The following comps are online until Friday August 27th:

August 4th:DMD 100: The 100 Greatest Underdog Movies Part 3…

This list will appear online from Monday to Thursday this week,continuing with part 3 today, covering Nos.49-25, and you can converse aboutthe movie list on the Discussion Forum.

DMD 100: The 100 Greatest Underdog Movies Part 3is online now.

Driv3r revisited on Xbox…

Driv3r, released at the tail end of June, had some good points butalso some bad points.

A lot of heavy playing – and some slight cheating – led to its completion andtoday we present our final findings on this title.

Driv3ris online and out on Xbox nowÿ

August 3rd:DMD 100: The 100 Greatest Underdog Movies Part 2…

This list will appear online from Monday to Thursday this week,continuing with part 2 today, covering Nos.74-50, and you can converse aboutthe movie list on the Discussion Forum.

DMD 100: The 100 Greatest Underdog Movies Part 2is online now.

CHARTS: Busted vs. D12: Who got the No.1…?

Check out themusic chart analysis page.

The release dates for singles go up until early October,with albums until March 2005.

August 2nd:Preparing for the end: My Life Without Me on DVD…

Sarah Polley stars as Ann, a young mother who gets the news shereally didn’t expect, just as she thought life couldn’t get any lower andmight actually start to be on the turn for the better.

My Life Without Meis online and out on DVD now.

DMD 100: The 100 Greatest Underdog Movies Part 1…

This list will be placed online over the next four days, starting withpart 1 today, covering Nos.100-75.

DMD 100: The 100 Greatest Underdog Movies Part 1is online now.

CHARTS: Busted vs. D12: Who got the No.1…?

Due to the extensive preparation for this week’s 100 Greatest Underdog Movies,you’ll have to come back tomorrow for the latest charts.

COMPETITION: 11 DVD competitions…

The following comps are online until Friday August 27th:

My Life Without Me (DVD)

Jupiter Moon Vol.2 (DVD)

Mahabharat (Full Version) (DVD)

Puckoon (DVD)

Enter the Dragon: 30th Anniversary Edition (DVD)

Roswell Season 2 (DVD)

Status Quo/Blues Rock/Deep Purple Anthologies (DVD)

Killing Zoe (DVD)

Cloppa Castle Series 1 (DVD)

The Sweeney Series 3 (DVD)

One Deadly Summer (DVD)

COMPETITION ANSWERS: JULY 2004 comps…

Thanks to the respective PR companies for the comps which have now come to anend and the answers were as follows.

Blazing Saddles Classic Collection Boxset (DVD): Mel Brooks directed it.
Ulysses 31 Vol.2 & Dungeons and Dragons Vol.2 (DVD): Shiela was the Thief in Dungeons and Dragons.
INXS: I’m Only Looking (DVD): Dogs in Space was the film starring Michael Hutchence.
The Hard Word (DVD): Rachel Griffiths played Brenda in Six Feet Under
Valentin (DVD): It was filmed in Argentina.
CSI Season 3 Part 2 (DVD): The PC game is subtitled Dark Motives.
Press Gang Series 2 (DVD): Julia Sawalha was in Absolutely Fabulous.
Shopping (DVD): Alfie is Jude Law’s remake film.
Jump London (DVD): BBC1 used to feature a trailer of a man jumping across rooftops.
Starsky & Hutch (DVD): Zoolander was the film set in the fashion industry.
Charlie (DVD): Anita Dobson plays Charlie’s Mum
Driv3r (PS2): Michael Madsen voices Jack Tanner
The Suffering (PS2): The game is set in a Prison.
Lost in Space Season 2 (DVD): Gary Oldman played Dr Smith in the 1998 movie.

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