Roadshow - June 2010 Releases

BEAUTIFUL KATE

STUDIO:                  Roadshow
RELEASE DATE:       30 June 2010
DIRECTOR:              Rachel Ward
STARRING:              Rachel Griffiths, Bryan Brown, Ben Mendelssohn, Sophie Lowe
CATEGORY:            Drama
RRP DVD:               $39.99

Beautiful Kate is the story of a family whose all too human mistakes lead to tragedy, recrimination, guilt and finally salvation. Told in parallel strands of past and present, the film recounts the sexual awakening of three siblings growing up in isolation, interwoven with the emotional journey of reconciliation between an estranged father and son.

Boasting an all-star Australian cast lead by Ben Mendelsohn, Bryan Brown and Rachel Griffiths, and introducing stunning performances from newcomers Sophie Lowe & Maeve Dermody, Beautiful Kate is a haunting movie that will stay with you long after the final credits roll.

DVD Special Features: Feature Audio Commentary, Deleted Scenes, Deleted Scenes with Audio Commentary; Introduction by Rachel Ward; The Big House; Martha’s New Coat; Script, Storyboard to Screen

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EDGE OF DARKNESS

RELEASE DATE:       2 June 2010
STARRING:              Bob Peck, Joanne Whalley
NUMBER OF DISCS:   2
RRP DVD:               $39.99

The Original BBC Series.

First shown in 1985, and starring Bob Peck (Jurassic Park, Macbeth) & Joanne Whalley (Singing Detective), Michael Wearing's Edge of Darkness won nine awards including six BAFTAs. Director, New Zealander, Martin Campbell went on to Hollywood to direct blockbusters including Casino Royale.

As Yorkshire detective Ronald Craven investigates the murder of his daughter, the story spirals into a gripping eco-thriller of political conspiracy, secret service machinations and even shady medieval societies. As he draws closer to the dangerous inner sanctums of organised environmental protests and nuclear power interests, he discovers the ultimate truths at the heart of our society.

Extras on the DVD include: Bob Peck interview from BBC Breakfast Time; The BAFTAs 1986 - including interviews with Bob Peck and Joe Don Baker; BBC Arts programme Did You See ...?; Magnox - The Secrets of Edge of Darkness; The Broadcasting Press Guild Awards 1986, featuring interviews with producer Michael Wearing and actor Bob Peck.


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LOUIS THEROUX: THE STRANGE AND THE DANGEROUS

RELEASE DATE:       2 June 2010
STARRING:              Louis Theroux
NUMBER OF DISCS:   3
RRP DVD:               $59.99

BAFTA Award winning journalist and film maker Louis Theroux introduces us to the world’s most interesting, diverse and shocking group of people in this new collection of fascinating documentaries in Louis Theroux: The Strange and The Dangerous.

Episodes contained within this three disc DVD collection are: Gambling in Las Vegas, Under the Knife, Most Hated Family in America, African Hunting Holiday.

This collection of insightful programmes displays Louis’ natural interview technique that allows him closer to his interviewees than any other broadcaster. This three disc set includes exclusive commentaries with many experts including real-life Barbie Cindy Jackson on Under The Knife, wildlife expert Terry Nutkins on Louis Theroux's African Hunting Holiday, human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell on Most Hated Family in America, comedian Norman pace on Gambling in Las Vegas and Paul Taylor, former inmate and leader of the Strangeway riots on Behind Bars. As seen on TVOne.

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TIME TEAM: FRIARS WASH & OTHER DIGS

STUDIO:                  Reel
RELEASE DATE:       9 June 2010
STARRING:              Tony Robinson, Professor Mick Aston
CATEGORY:            Drama
NUMBER OF DISCS:   4
RRP DVD:               $39.99

Time Team travels the country to investigate a wide range of archaeological sites. At each location they give themselves just 3 days to unearth the hidden treasures of the past.

Episodes include:

The Trouble with Temples – Friars Wash, Hertfordshire;
The Wedding Present – Scargill, County Durham;
Heroes Hill – Knockdhu, County Antriml Toga Town Caerwent South Wales;
Blood, Seat and Beers – Risehill, North Yorkshire;
Buried Bishops and Belfries – Salisbury Cathedral;
Anarchy in the UK – Radcot, Oxfordshire;
Mystery of the Ice Cream Villa – Colworth, Bedfordshire;
Hermit Harbour – Looe, Cornwall;
Called to the Bar – Lincoln’s Inn, London;
Beacon of the Fens – Warboys, The Fens;
The Hollow Way – Ulnaby, County Durham;
Skeletons in the Shed – Blythburgh, Suffolk.

DVD Special Features: Biographies

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ANCIENT MEGASTRUCTURES: V3

STUDIO:                   ABC
RELEASE DATE:       23 June 2010
RRP DVD:               $19.99

The full story behind: Hagia Sophia, Machu Picchu and Angkor Wat.

Certain landmarks have captured the imagination and awe of modern-day architects and engineers around the world as they work to solve the mystery of how their ancient forebears were able to construct such beautiful, timeless and revolutionary structures with none of the machines and materials available to modern engineers. From the dreams that inspired them, to the blood and sweat that built them, discover the full story behind six magnificent structures that forever changed the landscape of architecture: Hagia Sophia, Machu Picchu and Angkor Wat.

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Published 1st Jul 2010

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