Roadshow - February 2009 Releases

MEET DAVE

STUDIO:              Twentieth Century Fox
RELEASE DATE:     22 January 2009
DIRECTOR:             Brian Robbins
STARRING:             Eddie Murphy, Elizabeth Banks, Gabrielle Union
CATEGORY:         Comedy
RRP DVD:               $34.99

There’s a whole other world going on inside of him.

With their home planet in danger and no place in the known universe to seek shelter, a desperate crew of miniature alien humanoids boards a human spacecraft in hopes of saving their doomed world. Eddie Murphy stars in a sci-fi comedy that re-teams the long-time comic actor with Norbit director Brian Robbins.

DVD Special Features:
Gag Reel
Deleted Scenes
The Making of Meet Dave
Crew Confessions

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CLARKSON THRILLER

RELEASE DATE:    8 January 2009
STARRING:           Jeremy Clarkson
CATEGORY:          Television
RRP DVD:              $29.99

Jeremy Clarkson is having more fun than anyone else on the planet right now by hunting for the most thrilling ride he can find behind the wheel.

For the ultimate in ‘heart in mouth, adrenaline pumping’ action, Jeremy takes to the formidable peaks of The Alps with a range of stunning super cars including the Zonda F Roadster, Aston Martin DBS and Alpha 8C in a race to find the fastest. Who will deliver the ultimate ride?

The Germans do two things very well, super cars and incredibly fast roads. In Clarkson Thriller, the two elements combine to create the ultimate driving experience as he tests the speed of a Porsche 997 Turbo on a B-restricted autobahn, one of the fastest roads in Europe. Speed certainly thrills!

Whilst racing around at incredibly high speeds, there is something that can certainly put a dampener on things! Speed cameras, speed limits and those pesky highways patrol vehicles. All become insignificant however when you fit your own set of rocket launchers to a Porsche 944. With explosive results, Jeremy need not worry about speeding again.

The Lexus LS400 is a dull car for dull people, so Clarkson decides to shoot it up, with the help of the Royal Marines. Without a doubt, the most thrilling thing that has ever happened to a Lexus.

We all know that Clarkson is no fan of the diesel engine so how can it ever be thrilling? What about dropping it from a bloody great height? Yes, that should do it – especially if it lands on a highway agency patrol vehicle. And what about buses? They clog our inner cities, their diesel engines billow smoke… but not any more as Clarkson blows one to smithereens.

To inject a bit of glamour into proceedings, super model Jodie Kidd takes on Clarkson in the smallest of our thrilling challenges, at a disused power-station, as a Mini races the Fiat 500 in true Italian Job style.

Adrenaline junkies will love the ferocious fight between the Gallardo Superleggera and the Ferrari 430 Scuderia. Clarkson also gets behind the wheel of a McLaren 722 GT racer, one of the fastest race cars around.

Clarkson Thriller is an absolute must have for petrol heads and Top Gear fans alike with striking photography, thrilling explosions and the most sensational super cars available making it the best Clarkson DVD yet.

Special Features: Photo Gallery, PC Screensaver, "More Car, Less Music" Soundtrack

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DEAL

STUDIO:              Anchor Bay
RELEASE DATE:     8 January 2009
DIRECTOR:             Gil Cates
STARRING:          Burt Reynolds, Bret Harrison, Shannon Elizabeth
CATEGORY:         Action Thriller
RRP DVD:               $19.99

Set against the world of high stakes poker, Deal follows the story of Alex, a cocky, hotshot, card-playing university student who dreams of becoming a professional Texas Hold ’em poker player.

He does not yet have the skill to master the table but fortunately for him, a chance encounter introduces him to retired poker legend, Tommy. Tommy realises he can regain his own self-confidence, pride and a poker championship title by turning Alex into his protégé. The two pair up and master every tournament they enter. The winning streak and friendship between the two is eventually thwarted by the interference of a Las Vegas call girl, Michelle. They part ways, separately preparing for the World Poker Tour. Only one will take home the championship title.
 
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Published 4th Mar 2009

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