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November 30th:Joe Cocker puts his heart and soul into his new CD…

Joe Cocker made his mark with the remarkable cover of the Beatles’ With aLittle Help From My Friends, and as Xmas approaches it’s time to unleasha full 12 tracks of cover versions including classics like I Put a SpellOn You, I Keep Forgetting and What’s Going On.

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Robertsdelivers his verdict.

Joe Cocker: Heart & Soulis online now and out on CD.

November 29th:Riddick returns for a new adventure on DVD…

Released December 27th:

Four years ago, Vin Diesel starred Pitch Black, a sci-fiactioner that became a cult hit and a massive success when later releasedon DVD. Now, following the intermediary that was Dark Fury, this isthe sequel proper, and you can bank on two more to come…

The Chronicles of Riddickis online and out on DVD from December 27th.

The Beatles: Four members, four CDs…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Robertsreturns with a look at not one, not two, but a four-disc set covering 90tracks by one of the biggest bands of all time.

The Beatles: The Capitol Albums Vol.1is online now and out on CD.

CHARTS: Girls Aloud vs. Geri – who got the No.1…?

Now up to date, check out themusic chart analysis page.

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

COMPETITION: 9 DVD/PC competitions…

The following comps are online until Friday December 24th:

• Once a Thief (DVD)
• Spellbound (DVD)
• Sid Meier’s Pirates (PC)
• The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King Extended Edition (DVD)
• Prince of Persia: Warrior Within (PC)
• Outfoxed: The Rupert Murdoch War on Journalism (DVD)
• Busted: A Ticket For Everyone – Live (DVD)
• Bo Selecta Vol.3 (DVD)
• Axis and Allies (PC)

COMPETITION ANSWERS: NOVEMBER 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.

• The Moment of Silence (PC): There are 75 locations in the game.
• Halo 2 (Xbox): The Xbox service is Xbox Live.
• Dances With Wolves Classic Collection Box Set (DVD): Kevin Costner’s directorial follow-up was The Postman
• Ricky Gervais Live 2: Politics (DVD): Last year’s DVD was Animals.
• Jamie’s Kitchen (DVD): Jamie Oliver advertises for Sainsburys.
• WWE Smackdown vs Raw (PS2): There are Sixty challenges in this game.
• Red Dwarf 5 (DVD): Hattie Hayridge played Hilly in the episode Parallel Universe.
• Peanuts: I Want a Dog for Christmas (DVD): Linus is never without his security blanket.
• Terminator 3: Redemption, NBA Ballers & Demon Stone (PS2): Kristanna Loken will star in Bloodrayne.
• Buck Rogers Season 1 (DVD): Buck Rogers’ robot companion is Twiki.
• Quantum Leap Season 1 (DVD): Dean Stockwell played Ben in Blue Velvet.
• Around the World in 80 Days (DVD): Steve Coogan played Anthony H Wilson in 24 Hour Party People.
• Dario Argento’s The Card Player (DVD): Asia Argento starred in xXx.
• Elf (DVD): The Will Ferrell movie was Old School.
• Spot’s Magical Christmas (DVD): Josie Lawrence is a comedienne.
• Dawn of the Dead 2004 (DVD): Ving Rhames was Marsellus Wallace in Pulp Fiction.
• Peep Show Series 1 (DVD): Robert Webb was in The Smoking Room.
• Dinnerladies Series 1 (DVD): Julie Walters is Victoria Wood’s comedy partner
• Monkey Dust Series 1 (DVD): David Baddiel is the partner of Morwenna Banks.
• 2DTV Best of Series 4 (DVD): Gordon Ramsay was the Hell’s Kitchen chef.
• Tenchi the Movie (DVD): The subtitle is Tenchi Forever.
• Plain Dirty/They Are Among Us (DVD): Dominique Swain debuted in Face/Off.
• Jamie Cullum: Live at Blenheim Palace (DVD): Jamie Cullum’s album is Twentysomething.
• Spyro: A Hero’s Tail (PS2): Spyro is a dragon.
• Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude (PS2): “Magna Cum Laude” means “With great honour”.
• Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 (PC): The Corkscrew is situated at Alton Towers.
• Telly Treats (DVD): Dennis Waterman was regularly spoofed in Little Britain
• Paul Weller: Studio 150 (DVD): Wishing on a Star was sung by Rose Royce.
• You Got Served (DVD): Bring It On was the Kirsten Dunst movie

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:

• Busted Live: A Ticket For Everyone (16.99, Universal)
• The Cardigans: Live In London (10.99, Universal)
• Dario Argento’s The Card Player (15.99, Arrow)
• Dream Theater: Live At The Budokan (19.99, Warner Music)
• Eric Clapton: Crossroads Guitar Festival (24.99, Warner Music)
• Fantasy Football Euro 2004 (14.99, VCI)
• Four Weddings And A Funeral SE (15.99, MGM)
• Genesis: The Video Show (17.99, Virgin)
• Home On The Range (19.99, Buena Vista)
• I, Robot (15.99, Fox)
• I, Robot SE (24.99, Fox)
• I, Robot Classic Collection BS (49.99, CDA)
• The Iranian Embassy Siege (9.99, Disc)
• Jonathan Creek Series 1-5 & Xmas Specials (74.99, BBC)
• King Arthur (19.99, Buena Vista)
• King Arthur DC (19.99, Buena Vista)
• The Michael Palin Collection (79.99, BBC)
• Mike Oldfield: Elements – The Best Of (17.99, Virgin)
• Mon Oncle (19.99, BFI)
• Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday (19.99, BFI)
• National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie’s Island Adventure (12.99, Warner)
• Scissor Sisters: We Are Scissor Sisters And So Are You (14.99, Universal)
• Seal: Videos 1991 To 2004 (12.99, Warner Music)
• Simon And Garfunkel: Old Friends On Stage (13.99, Sony)
• The Stepford Wives (2004) (17.99, Universal)
• Tim Vine Live (19.99, VCI)
• Viz: The Fat Slags (15.99, Universal)
• Viz: Roger Mellie/Billy the Fish (15.99, Universal)
• Viz: Sid The Sexist (15.99, Universal)

November 26th:Norah Jones releases a deluxe edition on CD & DVD…

Following on from Katie Melua earlier this week, another silky-voicedsongstress releases a Special Edition CD and DVD package.DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Robertslooks and listens.

Norah Jones: Feels Like Home: Special Editionis online now and out on CD & DVD.

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 Incredibles, The Forgotten, Beyond the Seaand reviews of Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkabanand the new DVD release Battle Royale II: Requiem.

November 25th:Tina Turner gives her best on CD…

She’s been around since the dawn of time, so it seems, and this isn’t thefirst compilation Annie Mae Bullock has been released but it’s Xmas andso it’s time to cash in.

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Robertslends an ear to see how this one (Xmas) fare(s).

Tina Turner: All The Bestis online now and out on CD.

November 24th: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.

CHARTS: Girls Aloud vs. Lemar – who got the No.1…?

Now up to date, check out themusic chart analysis page.

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

November 23rd:The Getaway takes a trip around London again on the PS2…

Two years ago, Sony released a Grand Theft Auto-style game in a verydetailed London, so much so that you could instantly recognise landmarkswhile tearing around blasting the baddies or running their vans off theroad. Now it’s time to do it all over again, but in the guise of threecharacters instead of the first game’s two.

The Getaway: Black Mondayis online and out on PS2 now.

Katie Melua’s double release in time for Xmas…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Robertsreturns with another new CD release, this time a Special Editionfrom one of the brightest new talents of the year, in which you can seeKatie Melua as well as hear her.

Katie Melua: Call Off the Search Special Editionis online now and out on CD/DVD.

Who will be the new James Bond…?

An anonymous source has emailed us here at DVDfever.co.uk about the Top 3 choices forthe next James Bond. Given that Sean Connery was 32 when he first appeared as the 007 agent, could thethird selection here be the one with the best chance?

1. James Purefoy, 6’1″, black hair and brown eyes, 40 years old, English

James Purefoy originally auditioned for Goldeneye and desperately wantsto land the role. He has excellent UK TV credits and has proven hisaction man skills in films such as Resident Evil. A talented andversatile actor with proven sex appeal and the savoir faire for therole.

2. Matthew Goode, 6’0″, brown hair and blue eyes, 26 years old, English

Matthew Goode is playing a very Bondian character in the new filmChasing Liberty and although he has the right qualities he is probablyfar too young.

3. Jaason Simmons, 6’0″, brown hair and blue-grey eyes, 34 years old, Australian

Jaason is best known as a Baywatch hunk but he has proven his theatricalcredentials recently with experimental theatre work and roles in thehorror film Devils Tattoo and recently in a sinister Australian moviewith former Bond villain Steven Berkoff.

CHARTS: To follow tomorrow…

Nothing to see here, folks. Move on.

COMPETITION: 31 DVD/PS2/PC/Xbox competitions…

The following comps are online until Friday December 24th:

• Bo Selecta Vol.3 (DVD)
• Axis and Allies (PC)

The following comps are online until Friday November 26th:

The Moment of Silence (PC)

Halo 2 (Xbox)

Dances With Wolves Classic Collection Box Set (DVD)

Ricky Gervais Live 2: Politics (DVD)

Jamie’s Kitchen (DVD)

WWE Smackdown vs Raw (PS2)

Red Dwarf 5 (DVD)

Peanuts: I Want a Dog for Christmas (DVD)

Terminator 3: Redemption, NBA Ballers & Demon Stone (PS2)

Buck Rogers Season 1 (DVD)

Quantum Leap Season 1 (DVD)

Around the World in 80 Days (DVD)

Dario Argento’s The Card Player (DVD)

Elf (DVD)

Spot’s Magical Christmas (DVD)

Dawn of the Dead 2004 (DVD)

Peep Show Series 1 (DVD)

Dinnerladies Series 1 (DVD)

Monkey Dust Series 1 (DVD)

2DTV Best of Series 4 (DVD)

Tenchi the Movie (DVD)

Plain Dirty/They Are Among Us (DVD)

Jamie Cullum: Live at Blenheim Palace (DVD)

Spyro: A Hero’s Tail (PS2)

Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude (PS2)

Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 (PC)

Telly Treats (DVD)

Paul Weller: Studio 150 (DVD)

You Got Served (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:

• 3 Non Blondes Series 1 & 2 (29.99, Paramount)
• Aerosmith: You Gotta Move (14.99, Sony)
• Al Murray: A Glass Of White Wine For The Lady (19.99, Universal)
• All I Want For Christmas (12.99, Paramount)
• Bill Bailey: Live At The Apollo – Part Troll (19.99, Universal)
• Bo Selecta Series 3 (19.99, VCI)
• Bo Selecta Series 3 / Christmas Special (24.99, VCI)
• Bo Selecta Series 1, 2 & 3 (39.99, VCI)
• Bottom: Mindless Violence (19.99, Universal)
• Buck Rogers In The 25th Century Series 1 (39.99, Universal)
• Buffy The Vampire Slayer Seasons 1 To 7 BS (199.99, Fox)
• Dirty Dancing 2 (15.99, Buena Vista)
• Emerson, Lake And Palmer: Montreux 1997 (15.99, Disc)
• Evanescence: Anywhere But Home (DVD And CD) (13.99, Sony)
• Garfield The Movie (15.99, Fox)
• Garfield The Movie SE (24.99, Fox)
• Himalaya With Michael Palin (24.99, BBC)
• Incubus: Live At Red Rocks (DVD And CD) (15.99, Sony)
• Kevin Wanker Wilson: Live Down Under (19.99, Universal)
• Kylie Minogue: Ultimate Kylie (17.99, EMI)
• Last Life In The Universe (19.99, Artificial Eye)
• Mark And Lard Football Nightmares (19.99, Universal)
• Mary J. Blige: Live From Los Angeles (19.99, Sanctuary)
• Norah Jones And The Handsome Band Live In 2004 (17.99, EMI)
• The Norman Warren Collection (Coffin Box Set) (29.99, Anchor Bay)
• Now 2005 (13.99, EMI)
• The Office: Complete (39.99, BBC)
• One For The Road (19.99, Tartan)
• Peter Kay Live Collection (29.99, Universal)
• Return Of The Living Dead Part 2 (12.99, Warner)
• Snow Patrol: Live At Somerset House (14.99, Universal)
• The Sorceress 1 & 2 (14.99, Anchor Bay)
• Spider-Man 2 (24.99, Columbia)
• Spider-Man 2 BS (34.99, Columbia)
• Spider-Man 1 & 2 (29.99, Columbia)
• Spot’s Magical Christmas (10.99, Abbey)
• A Tale Of Two Sisters (19.99, Tartan)
• They Came To Cordura (12.99, Columbia)
• The Twilight Samurai (19.99, Tartan)
• Wolfen (12.99, Warner)
• Worzel Gummidge Scarecrow Stories (12.99, Delta)
• Worzel Gummidge Scatterbrook Farm (12.99, Delta)
• Worzel Gummidge Ultimate Collection Vols 1 & 2 (49.99, Delta)

November 19th:Christopher Rees debuts on CD…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Robertsdiscovers a new talent in Christopher Rees, with a melancholic offering,with influences including Neil Young.

Christopher Rees: The Sweetest Acheis online and out on CD now.

COMPETITION: 29 DVD/PS2/PC/Xbox competitions…

The following comps are online until Friday November 26th, with one moreadded today:

• The Moment of Silence (PC)
• Halo 2 (Xbox)
• Dances With Wolves Classic Collection Box Set (DVD)
• Ricky Gervais Live 2: Politics (DVD)
• Jamie’s Kitchen (DVD)
• WWE Smackdown vs Raw (PS2)
• Red Dwarf 5 (DVD)
• Peanuts: I Want a Dog for Christmas (DVD)
• Terminator 3: Redemption, NBA Ballers & Demon Stone (PS2)
• Buck Rogers Season 1 (DVD)
• Quantum Leap Season 1 (DVD)
• Around the World in 80 Days (DVD)
• Dario Argento’s The Card Player (DVD)
• Elf (DVD)
• Spot’s Magical Christmas (DVD)
• Dawn of the Dead 2004 (DVD)
• Peep Show Series 1 (DVD)
• Dinnerladies Series 1 (DVD)
• Monkey Dust Series 1 (DVD)
• 2DTV Best of Series 4 (DVD)
• Tenchi the Movie (DVD)
• Plain Dirty/They Are Among Us (DVD)
• Jamie Cullum: Live at Blenheim Palace (DVD)
• Spyro: A Hero’s Tail (PS2)
• Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude (PS2)
• Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 (PC)
• Telly Treats (DVD)
• Paul Weller: Studio 150 (DVD)
• You Got Served (DVD)

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: After the Sunset, Taxi (2004), Shaolin Soccer, The Manchurian Candidateand reviews of Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkabanand the new DVD release Battle Royale II: Requiem.

November 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.

November 17th:Clare Teal doesn’t talk, but sings on CD…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Robertslends an ear to an album from an artiste who has come to the fore with herfourth release, as well as being compared to the likes of Amy Winehouse,Norah Jones and Diana Krall.

Clare Teal: Don’t Talkis online and out on CD now.

November 16th:The Quite Beatle revealed on DVD…

After coming to the end of a successful period with one of the biggest bandsof the era, and starting to go it alone, what better time than to startyour own recording label.

It was called ‘Dark Horse’ andDVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Robertslooks back at what became of this venture by the late George Harrison.

George Harrison: The Dark Horse Years 1976-1992is online and out on DVD now.

COMPETITION: 28 DVD/PS2/PC/Xbox competitions…

The following comps are online until Friday November 26th, with two moreadded today:

• Halo 2 (Xbox)
• Dances With Wolves Classic Collection Box Set (DVD)
• Ricky Gervais Live 2: Politics (DVD)
• Jamie’s Kitchen (DVD)
• WWE Smackdown vs Raw (PS2)
• Red Dwarf 5 (DVD)
• Peanuts: I Want a Dog for Christmas (DVD)
• Terminator 3: Redemption, NBA Ballers & Demon Stone (PS2)
• Buck Rogers Season 1 (DVD)
• Quantum Leap Season 1 (DVD)
• Around the World in 80 Days (DVD)
• Dario Argento’s The Card Player (DVD)
• Elf (DVD)
• Spot’s Magical Christmas (DVD)
• Dawn of the Dead 2004 (DVD)
• Peep Show Series 1 (DVD)
• Dinnerladies Series 1 (DVD)
• Monkey Dust Series 1 (DVD)
• 2DTV Best of Series 4 (DVD)
• Tenchi the Movie (DVD)
• Plain Dirty/They Are Among Us (DVD)
• Jamie Cullum: Live at Blenheim Palace (DVD)
• Spyro: A Hero’s Tail (PS2)
• Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude (PS2)
• Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 (PC)
• Telly Treats (DVD)
• Paul Weller: Studio 150 (DVD)
• You Got Served (DVD)

November 15th:20 games for the price of less than one on the PS2…

It’s not every day you’ll get a decent offer like this, but if you fancya trip back to the ’80s when music was better and I longed for a FerrariTestarossa, then this new release features 20 of the best arcade games fromthe era.

Midway Arcade Treasures 2is online and out on PS2 now.

The London Film Festival 2004 – a look back…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Helen Jeromerecently enjoyed, as she puts it, “a year of celluloid heaven crammed intotwo weeks”, and now provides for us here a concise look back at thattime and the jewels within, including Caterina in the Big City, Garden Stateand Vera Drake.

A look back atThe London Film Festival 2004is online now.

Culture Club collection on DVD…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Robertswas blown away by this band when he saw them live in 1983 when they beganand again 20 years later. Creators of many hits, and not ones to wastetime with cover versions, catch up with their hits here.

Culture Club: Greatest Hitsis online and out on DVD now.

CHARTS: U2 vs. Blue – who got the No.1…?

Now up to date, check out themusic chart analysis page.

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

COMPETITION: 26 DVD/PS2/PC competitions…

The following comps are online until Friday November 26th, with two moreadded today:

• Ricky Gervais Live 2: Politics (DVD)
• Jamie’s Kitchen (DVD)
• WWE Smackdown vs Raw (PS2)
• Red Dwarf 5 (DVD)
• Peanuts: I Want a Dog for Christmas (DVD)
• Terminator 3: Redemption, NBA Ballers & Demon Stone (PS2)
• Buck Rogers Season 1 (DVD)
• Quantum Leap Season 1 (DVD)
• Around the World in 80 Days (DVD)
• Dario Argento’s The Card Player (DVD)
• Elf (DVD)
• Spot’s Magical Christmas (DVD)
• Dawn of the Dead 2004 (DVD)
• Peep Show Series 1 (DVD)
• Dinnerladies Series 1 (DVD)
• Monkey Dust Series 1 (DVD)
• 2DTV Best of Series 4 (DVD)
• Tenchi the Movie (DVD)
• Plain Dirty/They Are Among Us (DVD)
• Jamie Cullum: Live at Blenheim Palace (DVD)
• Spyro: A Hero’s Tail (PS2)
• Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude (PS2)
• Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 (PC)
• Telly Treats (DVD)
• Paul Weller: Studio 150 (DVD)
• You Got Served (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:

• Around The World In 80 Days (2004) (19.99, EiV)
• Blue: Best Of (17.99, EMI)
• Cheech And Chong Collection (39.99, Universal)
• Christina Aguilera: Stripped – Live In The UK (17.99, BMG)
• David Bowie: Inside 1969 To 1974 (26.99, Disc)
• Deep Purple: Inside SE (26.99, Disc)
• Dinnerladies Series 1 & 2 (29.99, Universal)
• Dylan Moran: Live (19.99, Universal)
• Friends: Complete Series 1 To 10 (224.99, Warner)
• Gene: Live (15.99, Disc)
• Genesis: Inside SE (26.99, Disc)
• Grumpy Old Men Series 1 & Xmas 2003 (15.99, BBC)
• Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban (24.99, Warner)
• Harry Potter 1-3 BS (49.99, Warner)
• Jamie’s Kitchen (14.99, Fremantle)
• Mickey’s Twice Upon A Christmas (16.99, Buena Vista)
• Mulan (19.99, Buena Vista)
• Mulan 2 (19.99, Buena Vista)
• Mulan 1 & 2 (29.99, Buena Vista)
• Only Fools And Horses: Christmas Specials (29.99, BBC)
• Only Fools And Horses: Complete Series 1 To 7 (89.99, BBC)
• Paul McCartney: Liverpool Oratorio (17.99, EMI)
• Peanuts: I Want A Dog For Christmas / A Charlie Brown Christmas (9.99, Firefly)
• Peep Show Series 1 (19.99, VCI)
• A Perfect Circle: aMotion (DVD And CD) (17.99, Virgin)
• The Perfect Husband (19.99, Columbia)
• Pingu: The Snowboarder (12.99, Hit)
• Playboy: Best Of College Girls (15.99, Medusa)
• Playboy: Women Of Starbucks (15.99, Medusa)
• Postman Pat: Magic Christmas (12.99, Universal)
• Ricky Gervais Live 2: Politics (21.99, Universal)
• Ronnie Corbett Live (19.99, Universal)
• Ronnie O’Sullivan: Snooker Hotshots (19.99, VCI)
• Shoebox Zoo Series 1 (19.99, BBC)
• Sonny And Cher: Christmas Collection (12.99, BMG)
• Space Odyssey (15.99, BBC)
• Thunderbirds (2004) (19.99, Universal)
• Thunderbirds BS (2004) (24.99, Universal)
• Tina Turner: All The Best (13.99, EMI)
• Traffic: The Mini Series (14.99, Universal)
• Westlife: The Turnaround Tour – Live From The Globe Stockholm (17.99, BMG)
• Who Wants To Be A Millionaire Interactive 2nd Edition (19.99, Universal)
• Worzel Gummidge Collection Volume 2 (29.99, Delta)
• WWE Summerslam 2004 (19.99, Silver Vision)
• WWE The Eddie Guerrero Story (24.99, Silver Vision)
• Xcalibur BS (29.99, Anchor Bay)
• Yes: Inside 1968 To 1973 (12.99, Disc)
• Yes Minister Series 1-3 BS (29.99, BBC)

November 13th:Anita Baker gives you her… not a lot, on CD…

It’s her comeback album, but despite coming to the fore in 1986 withSweet LoveDVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Robertsfinds that amongst Anita Baker’s ‘everything’, she doesn’t have an awfullot to give.

Anita Baker: My Everythingis online and out on CD now.

November 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 November 12th 1977 andthere’s music from Abba, Santanaand Kenny Everett.

Jason’s Jukeboxis online now.

COMPETITION: 24 DVD/PS2/PC competitions…

The following comps are online until Friday November 26th, with two moreadded today:

• WWE Smackdown vs Raw (PS2)
• Red Dwarf 5 (DVD)
• Peanuts: I Want a Dog for Christmas (DVD)
• Terminator 3: Redemption, NBA Ballers & Demon Stone (PS2)
• Buck Rogers Season 1 (DVD)
• Quantum Leap Season 1 (DVD)
• Around the World in 80 Days (DVD)
• Dario Argento’s The Card Player (DVD)
• Elf (DVD)
• Spot’s Magical Christmas (DVD)
• Dawn of the Dead 2004 (DVD)
• Peep Show Series 1 (DVD)
• Dinnerladies Series 1 (DVD)
• Monkey Dust Series 1 (DVD)
• 2DTV Best of Series 4 (DVD)
• Tenchi the Movie (DVD)
• Plain Dirty/They Are Among Us (DVD)
• Jamie Cullum: Live at Blenheim Palace (DVD)
• Spyro: A Hero’s Tail (PS2)
• Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude (PS2)
• Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 (PC)
• Telly Treats (DVD)
• Paul Weller: Studio 150 (DVD)
• You Got Served (DVD)

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: Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason, Ladies in Lavender, Anacondasand reviews of Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkabanand the new DVD release Battle Royale II: Requiem.

November 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 Movie Digestis online now.

COMPETITION: 22 DVD/PS2/PC competitions…

The following comps are online until Friday November 26th, with one moreadded today:

• Peanuts: I Want a Dog for Christmas (DVD)
• Terminator 3: Redemption, NBA Ballers & Demon Stone (PS2)
• Buck Rogers Season 1 (DVD)
• Quantum Leap Season 1 (DVD)
• Around the World in 80 Days (DVD)
• Dario Argento’s The Card Player (DVD)
• Elf (DVD)
• Spot’s Magical Christmas (DVD)
• Dawn of the Dead 2004 (DVD)
• Peep Show Series 1 (DVD)
• Dinnerladies Series 1 (DVD)
• Monkey Dust Series 1 (DVD)
• 2DTV Best of Series 4 (DVD)
• Tenchi the Movie (DVD)
• Plain Dirty/They Are Among Us (DVD)
• Jamie Cullum: Live at Blenheim Palace (DVD)
• Spyro: A Hero’s Tail (PS2)
• Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude (PS2)
• Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 (PC)
• Telly Treats (DVD)
• Paul Weller: Studio 150 (DVD)
• You Got Served (DVD)

November 10th:Page & Plant finally released on DVD…

Today,DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Robertstravels back ten years to a concert that’s only just been released on DVD,featuring rock legends Jimmy Page & Robert Plant.

The review ofPage & Plant: No Quarter – Unleddedis online and out on DVD now.

November 9th:James Yorkston & The Athletes live…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Robertsrecently went to see an artist who some would describe as any number of musicalstyles including ‘drone-folk’. Make of it what you will…

The review ofJames Yorkston & The Athletesis online now.

November 8th:Take a trip to San Andreas on the PS2…

It’s the game PS2 owners have been waiting two years for and on an enjoymentscale it doesn’t disappoint, although there are still a number of areas wherethe game could’ve been tweaked to improve things.

Play as Carl Johnson as you return to San Andreas, after a five-year gap away,and track down who murdered your mother… while annoying the police alongthe way for good measure.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreasis online and out on PS2 now.

Splinter – coming soon to the cinema…

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer James Harrisrecently saw a new British sci-fi comedy set to hit cinema screens in 2005,starring Eva Pope, Emily Woodward and Juliet Diamond.

Splinteris online now and out at the cinema early next year.

New single reviews…

Some out now, some out soon.DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Robertsadds to his recent single reviews with a few more, including the Alex CubaBand, Ed Harcourt, Thunderclap Newman and Camera.

New single reviewsare online now.

CHARTS: Ja Rule vs. Eminem – who got the No.1…?

Now up to date, check out themusic chart analysis page.

The release dates for singles go up until early December,with albums until May 2005.

COMPETITION: 21 DVD/PS2/PC competitions…

The following comps are online until Friday November 26th:

• Terminator 3: Redemption, NBA Ballers & Demon Stone (PS2)
• Buck Rogers Season 1 (DVD)
• Quantum Leap Season 1 (DVD)
• Around the World in 80 Days (DVD)
• Dario Argento’s The Card Player (DVD)
• Elf (DVD)
• Spot’s Magical Christmas (DVD)
• Dawn of the Dead 2004 (DVD)
• Peep Show Series 1 (DVD)
• Dinnerladies Series 1 (DVD)
• Monkey Dust Series 1 (DVD)
• 2DTV Best of Series 4 (DVD)
• Tenchi the Movie (DVD)
• Plain Dirty/They Are Among Us (DVD)
• Jamie Cullum: Live at Blenheim Palace (DVD)
• Spyro: A Hero’s Tail (PS2)
• Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude (PS2)
• Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 (PC)
• Telly Treats (DVD)
• Paul Weller: Studio 150 (DVD)
• You Got Served (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:

• Balamory: Panto And Other Stories (12.99, BBC)
• The Bellboy (15.99, Paramount)
• Bob The Builder: Snowed Under – Bobblesberg Winter Games (12.99, Hit)
• Britney Spears: Greatest Hits – My Prerogative (17.99, Warner Music)
• Cinderfella (15.99, Paramount)
• Come Back Little Sheba (12.99, Paramount)
• Country Girl (12.99, Paramount)
• Dave Gorman’s Googlewhack Adventure (19.99, VCI)
• Elf (19.99, EiV)
• Elf (DVD And Clock) (19.99, EiV)
• Elton John: Dream Ticket (29.99, Universal)
• The Errand Boy (15.99, Paramount)
• Fire In The Sky (15.99, Paramount)
• Godsend (15.99, Fox)
• Intruders (15.99, Paramount)
• Jeremy Clarkson: Hot Metal (19.99, VCI)
• Jim Davidson: Sinderella Comes Again (19.99, Universal)
• Jimmy Carr: Live (19.99, VCI)
• The Ladies Man (1961) (15.99, Paramount)
• Live Aid (4 disc BS) (39.99, Warner Music)
• Lizzie McGuire Series 2 (24.99, DD)
• Michael Ball: Live in London (19.99, Universal)
• Monkey Dust Series 1 (19.99, BBC)
• My Boss’s Daughter (15.99, Buena Vista)
• My Dad’s The Prime Minister Series 1 (14.99, DD)
• The Nutty Professor SE (1963) (15.99, Paramount)
• Oh Brother (19.99, DD)
• Oliver’s Story (12.99, Paramount)
• Playboy: The Ultimate Pamela Anderson (19.99, Medusa)
• Quantum Leap Season 1 (27.99, Universal)
• Rainbow: Inside SE (26.99, Disc)
• Red Dwarf Series 5 (19.99, BBC)
• Roy Chubby Brown: Giggling Lips (21.99, Universal)
• The Secret Adventures Of Tom Thumb (17.99, Manga)
• Secret Army Complete Series 1, 2 & 3 (129.99, DD)
• Shirley Valentine (12.99, Paramount)
• This Property Is Condemned (12.99, Paramount)
• Tokyo Fist (17.99, Manga)
• Top Of The Pops: 40th Anniversary (19.99, BBC)
• Wet Wet Wet: Best Of (14.99, Universal)

November 7th:CHARTS w/e 06.11.04: Eric Prydz vs Ja Rule…

Catching up on these charts until the new ones on Sunday, we look at thisweek’s chart where Eric Prydz was up against a trio of Ja Rule, R Kelly andAshanti, who together set a record as making the dullest single of all time.

Check out themusic chart analysis page.

The release dates for singles go up until early December,with albums until May 2005.

November 6th:CHARTS w/e 30.10.04: Eric Prydz vs The Manics…

Catching up on these charts until the new ones on Sunday, we go back twoweeks to the charts where Eric Prydz had a challenge to the top slot fromthe Manic Street Preachers’ first new single in two years.

Check out themusic chart analysis page.

The release dates for singles go up until early December,with albums until May 2005.

November 5th:CHARTS w/e 23.10.04: Eric Prydz returns…

Catching up on these charts until the new ones on Sunday, we go back threeweeks to the charts where Eric Prydz returned to the top slot and set a newchart record… that he could well do without.

Check out themusic chart analysis page.

The release dates for singles go up until early December,with albums until May 2005.

A little extra Katie Melua on CD & DVD…

It’s Xmas time, and it’s time to be afraid of commercialism, but here’sone special edition CD that has more to offer than the usual, since itcontains a bonus DVD of her live concert.

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Robertshas seen her in the flesh too and includes a picture from that concertalso.

Katie Melua: Call of the Searchis online and out on Special Edition CD now.

DVDs and Games In Brief Vol.10…

Now bringing the total up to 281 DVDs and 42 games, this includes the DVDs:Thunderbirds, The Last Victory, Born in East L.A. and an animatedXmas triple-bill package of Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph & Santa Claus,and Grand Theft Auto 3 on the GBA.

DVDs and Games In Brief Vol.10is online now.

COMPETITION: 21 DVD/PS2/PC competitions…

The following comps are online until Friday November 26th, with onemore added today:

• Terminator 3: Redemption, NBA Ballers & Demon Stone (PS2)
• Buck Rogers Season 1 (DVD)
• Quantum Leap Season 1 (DVD)
• Around the World in 80 Days (DVD)
• Dario Argento’s The Card Player (DVD)
• Elf (DVD)
• Spot’s Magical Christmas (DVD)
• Dawn of the Dead 2004 (DVD)
• Peep Show Series 1 (DVD)
• Dinnerladies Series 1 (DVD)
• Monkey Dust Series 1 (DVD)
• 2DTV Best of Series 4 (DVD)
• Tenchi the Movie (DVD)
• Plain Dirty/They Are Among Us (DVD)
• Jamie Cullum: Live at Blenheim Palace (DVD)
• Spyro: A Hero’s Tail (PS2)
• Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude (PS2)
• Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 (PC)
• Telly Treats (DVD)
• Paul Weller: Studio 150 (DVD)
• You Got Served (DVD)

November 4th:The strangest group release their ‘best of’ on CD…

The first I knew of this band was with the hit Once in a Lifetime,and from that point on they were clearly far from conventional.

DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Elly Robertsdelves into their collection of hits and tells us what’s good, what’s great,what’s a bit duff and what’s missing from the tracks.

The Best Of Talking Headsis online and out on CD now.

DVDs and Games In Brief Vol.10…

Yesterday, I stated this list contained 276 DVDs and 40 games.

Today, add one of each as I missed off Bullet in the Head on DVDand Transformers on PS2.

DVDs and Games In Brief Vol.10is online now.

November 3rd: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.

DVDs and Games In Brief Vol.10…

This final edition, complete today, contains all 276 DVDs as well as 40 games.

It’s best viewed on broadband, as it might take a while to come up if you’reon dial-up.

DVDs and Games In Brief Vol.10is online now.

November 2nd:DVDs and Games In Brief Vol.10…

This latest edition continues to build, and today we extend it to go upfor all the DVD titles A-Z, totalling 276 (so it might take a while to comeup if you’re on dial-up), with the games to follow shortly.

DVDs and Games In Brief Vol.10is online now.

COMPETITION: 20 DVD/PS2/PC competitions…

The following comps are online until Friday November 26th, with threemore added today:

• Buck Rogers Season 1 (DVD)
• Quantum Leap Season 1 (DVD)
• Around the World in 80 Days (DVD)
• Dario Argento’s The Card Player (DVD)
• Elf (DVD)
• Spot’s Magical Christmas (DVD)
• Dawn of the Dead 2004 (DVD)
• Peep Show Series 1 (DVD)
• Dinnerladies Series 1 (DVD)
• Monkey Dust Series 1 (DVD)
• 2DTV Best of Series 4 (DVD)
• Tenchi the Movie (DVD)
• Plain Dirty/They Are Among Us (DVD)
• Jamie Cullum: Live at Blenheim Palace (DVD)
• Spyro: A Hero’s Tail (PS2)
• Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude (PS2)
• Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 (PC)
• Telly Treats (DVD)
• Paul Weller: Studio 150 (DVD)
• You Got Served (DVD)

November 1st:Outrun 2: The experience arrives on Xbox…

Outrun was one of my all-time favourite arcade games in the ’80s, with thegreat graphics and the incredible sit-com cabinet. Now, the sequel comesto the Xbox with mission modes and the chance to race online againstcompetitors from all over the world.

Outrun 2is online and out on Xbox now.

Alien Vs Predator at the cinema…

Macca vs Ringo, Jasper Carrott vs comedy, Busted vs McFly – so many argumentswaiting to be solved.

Today,DVDfever.co.uk reviewer Dan Owenchecks out the latest dispute to hit cinema screens and the result isbound to be unpleasant – in a number of ways…

Alien Vs Predatoris online and out at the cinema now.

DVDs and Games In Brief Vol.10…

This latest edition continues to build, and today we extend it to go upfor DVD titles A-O, more DVDs and the games to follow shortly.

The total list will feature over 270 DVDs and over 40 games.

DVDs and Games In Brief Vol.10is online now.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. PS2 review coming soon…

One of the most-awaiting games this Xmas, the game is now in our hands anda review will follow shortly. In the meantime, catch up on the previousgames in the series by clicking on the packshot.

COMPETITION: 17 DVD/PS2/PC competitions…

The following comps are online until Friday November 26th:

• Dario Argento’s The Card Player (DVD)
• Elf (DVD)
• Spot’s Magical Christmas (DVD)
• Dawn of the Dead 2004 (DVD)
• Peep Show Series 1 (DVD)
• Dinnerladies Series 1 (DVD)
• Monkey Dust Series 1 (DVD)
• 2DTV Best of Series 4 (DVD)
• Tenchi the Movie (DVD)
• Plain Dirty/They Are Among Us (DVD)
• Jamie Cullum: Live at Blenheim Palace (DVD)
• Spyro: A Hero’s Tail (PS2)
• Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude (PS2)
• Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 (PC)
• Telly Treats (DVD)
• Paul Weller: Studio 150 (DVD)
• You Got Served (DVD)

COMPETITION ANSWERS: OCTOBER 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.

• In Celebration & Philadelphia, Here I Come (DVD): Brian Cox starred in The Bourne Identity
• Ginger Snaps Unleashed, Keeper of Souls & Reeseville (DVD): The third film in the ‘Ginger Snaps’ series is Ginger Snaps Back.
• Van Helsing framed film cell: The Hugh Jackman film was Swordfish.
• The Producers Special Edition (DVD): The Mel Brooks film was Blazing Saddles
• Dead Leaves (DVDs and Kubrick toys): Kubrick’s last movie was Eyes Wide Shut.
• The Crow Road (DVD): The Peter Capaldi film was Soft Top Hard Shoulder.
• Sci-Fi & Thrillers from Entertainment In Video (DVD): The George P Cosmatos film was Leviathan.
• The Arkoff Film Library Vols 1 & 2 (DVD): Samuel Z Arkoff was the executive producer on 1999’s The Haunting
• The Blues: Martin Scorsese (DVD): BB King duetted with U2 in 1989.
• Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 2 (DVD): Season 3 is shown on E4.
• Donnie Darko Director’s Cut (DVD and CD soundtrack): Jake Gyllenhaal starred in The Day After Tomorrow.
• Bananaman: The Ultimate Collection (DVD): The three are better known as The Goodies.
• Deep Impact: Special Edition (DVD): Morgan Freeman plays the President.
• Chancer: The Complete Series (DVD): The Clive Owen/Alan Rickman movie was Close My Eyes.
• Great Crimes and Trials (DVD): Robert Powell starred in Jesus of Nazareth.
• The Complete Ripping Yarns (DVD): Michael Palin has been travelling round The Himalayas.
• Transformers Season 1 (DVD): Transformers began in 1984.
• Clocking Off Series 1 (DVD): The Paul Abbott drama was Shameless.
• The Fog & The Howling (DVD): John Carpenter only directed One Halloween film.
• The Prisoner Box Set (DVD): The Prisoner was filmed in Portmerion.
• Monster (DVDs and books): Aileen Wuornos was executed in 2002.
• Dawn of the Dead Special Edition (DVD): The heroes take cover in a shopping mall.
• Heart of the Dragon (DVD): Jackie Chan starred with Steve Coogan in Around the World in 80 Days.
• Full Contact (DVD): City on Fire was the inspiration for Reservoir Dogs.
• Ju-On: The Grudge (DVD): Sarah Michelle Gellar is taking the lead in the US remake.
• Fist of the North Star Animated Collection (DVD): Christopher Penn played Jackal in the 1995 movie.
• Bruce Lee: The Lost Interviews (DVD): Robert Clouse directed Enter the Dragon.
• Resident Evil Outbreak (PS2 – games and T-shirts): Milla Jovovich plays Alice in Resident Evil: Apocalypse

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:

• 2DTV Best of Series 4 (14.99, Contender)
• Ant And Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway Best of Series 3 (17.99, Granada)
• Blue Murder Series 1 & 2 (19.99, Granada)
• The Box Of Delights (14.99, BBC)
• Charlie Chan Chanthology (6-disc BS) (29.99, MGM)
• The Curse Of The Jade Scorpion (15.99, Paramount)
• Dallas Seasons 1 & 2 (49.99, Warner)
• Dave Allen On Life (19.99, Universal)
• Doctor Who: Lost In Time (29.99, BBC)
• Double Take: The Best Of (17.99, Carlton)
• Farscape Season 3 (99.99, Contender)
• Faster (15.99, Columbia)
• Fimbles: Fun As Fun Can Be (12.99, BBC)
• H.R. Pufnstuf: The Complete Series (39.99, Fremantle)
• Iron Maiden: The History Of: Part 1 The Early Days (17.99, EMI)
• It’s Strictly Dancing (17.99, Firefly)
• Jamelia: Thank You Live (17.99, EMI)
• Jethro: Off The Wall (21.99, Universal)
• Joe Pasquale Live (15.99, Disc)
• Kung Fu Season 2 (29.99, Warner)
• Luciano Pavarotti: The Essential Pavarotti (19.99, Universal)
• Mr Bean Vol.1 (19.99, Universal)
• North And South Season 1 (34.99, Warner)
• North And South Season 2 (34.99, Warner)
• The Omen Trilogy Classic Collection (3 DVD BS) (49.99, CDA)
• Our House: A Musical Love Story – The Madness Musical (19.99, Universal)
• Paul Weller: Modern Classics (19.99, Universal)
• Phil Collins: Finally – The First Final Farewell Tour (22.99, Warner Music)
• Pink Floyd: Inside SE (26.99, Disc)
• The Pink Panther Cartoon Collection (29.99, MGM)
• Rod Stewart: VH1 Storytellers (14.99, Warner Music)
• Saving Private Ryan SE (19.99, Paramount)
• Saving Private Ryan BS (29.99, Paramount)
• Seinfeld Seasons 1, 2 And 3 (59.99, Columbia)
• Shrek 2 (22.99, Universal)
• Shrek 2 (Talking packaging) (27.99, Universal)
• Shrek / Shrek 2 (32.99, Universal)
• Spongebob: Tales From The Deep (12.99, Paramount)
• Star Trek The Original Series Season 2 (69.99, Paramount)
• Star Trek Voyager Season 4 (84.99, Paramount)
• Strangers On A Train SE (19.99, Warner)
• The Sweeney Seasons 1-4 BS (119.99, Network)
• Teachers Series 3 (29.99, VCI)
• Teachers Series 1-3 BS (59.99, VCI)
• Tenchi Muyo: The Movie (17.99, Mistique)
• The Thornbirds Season 1 (19.99, Warner)
• Travis: Singles (13.99, Sony)
• The Twins Effect (17.99, Universal)
• The Verve: This Is Music – Singles 1992 To 1998 (13.99, Virgin)
• The Waltons Season 1 (39.99, Warner)
• Woody Allen Collection Vol 1 (49.99, MGM)
• WWE Survivor Series 1987 And 1988 (19.99, Silver Vision)
• WWE Vengeance 2004 (17.99, Silver Vision)

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