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DVDs: Pixar's latest outing a treat; CHRISTMAS is coming and here's our quick round-up of the top DVDS on sale over the holidays.


Byline: MARION McMULLEN

WALL-E (U) DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc.
DVD
 in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc

Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology.
 pounds 20.99.

PIXAR'S latest masterpiece is a magical, out of this world love story, distinguished by amazingly detailed visuals, about an out-dated waste disposal droid (robotics) droid - (From "android") The robots of the Star Wars universe. While androids look somewhat human-like, Star Wars' droids are typically fashioned in the likeness of their creators or in a utilitarian design that stresses function over appearance.  whose circuit boards go into meltdown for a sleek search-bot called EVE (Extra-terrestrial Vegetation Evaluator). Extras include director commentary, featurettes, deleted scenes, Presto short film, exclusive BURN-E short film and teaser for the film Up.

Mamma Mia! (PG) DVD pounds 21.99/Gift pack DVD pounds 29.99.

MERYL Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Julie Walters and Colin Firth don glittery catsuits and platform boots to gallivant gal·li·vant also gal·a·vant  
intr.v. gal·li·vant·ed, gal·li·vant·ing, gal·li·vants
1. To roam about in search of pleasure or amusement. See Synonyms at wander.

2. To play around amorously; flirt.
 though the Abba songbook in the biggest film of the year, a feelgood delight set on an idyllic Greek island where two lovers prepare to marry. Extras include featurettes, deleted scenes, out-takes and Amanda Seyfried Gimme Gimme Gimme This article is about the British comedy programme. For other uses, see Gimme Gimme Gimme (disambiguation).
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 music video.

Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull (12) DVD pounds 24.99/Complete Collection DVD Box Set pounds 44.99.

THE man in the fedora is back. Indiana (Harrison Ford), sidekick Mutt (Shia LaBeouf) and old flame Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen) race against villainous Soviet Irina Spalko (Cate Blanchett) to locate the legendary Crystal Skull of Akator. Bonus features include featurettes, pre-visualisation sequences, galleries, production photographs, portraits, and behind-the-scenes photographs.

The Dark Knight (12) DVD pounds 22.99/Batman Double Pack DVD pounds 29.99.

HEATH Ledger delivers a powerhouse performance as The Joker in Christopher Nolan's brooding sequel to Batman Begins. Extras include featurettes, Gotham Tonight news program excerpts, poster art and production stills and digital copy of the film.

Iron Man (12) DVD pounds 19.99/twodisc DVD pounds 24.99/Blu-ray pounds 29.99)

A BILLIONAIRE industrialist (Robert Downey Jr) battles against a former business ally (Jeff Bridges) with the help of sexy assistant (Gwyneth Paltrow) in Jon Favreau's rollicking comic book romp, boasting strong performances and thrilling action sequences. Extras include deleted and extended scenes.

Count Duckula - The Complete Collection (U) DVD pounds 34.99.

COUNT Duckula (voiced by David Jason) defies his bloodline blood·line
n.
The direct line of descent; a pedigree.
 to follow the path of vegetarianism, chasing fame and fortune around the world with the help of long-suffering manservant Igor (Jack May) and clumsy housekeeper Nanny (Brian Trueman) in this threedisc box set.

Bonus features include director and producer interviews, How To Draw Count Duckula With Mike Whaite featurette and stills gallery.

Sleeping Beauty (50th Anniversary Edition) (U) DVD pounds 19.99/Deluxe Edition DVD pounds 24.99.

LOVINGLY restored and remastered version of Clyde Geronimi's 1959 animated fairy-tale, chronicling the battle between evil sorceress Maleficent ma·lef·i·cent  
adj.
Harmful or evil in intent or effect.

Adj. 1. maleficent - harmful or evil in intent or effect
 and the three fair godmothers Flora, Fauna and Merryweather, the protectors of cursed Princess Aurora.

Bonus features include crew commentary, Princess Fun Facts, Once Upon A Dream music video, Disney song selection, featurettes, alternative opening, deleted songs, storyboard sequences and art galleries.

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FEELGOOD... Julie Walters in Mamma Mia!; MAGICAL... Pixar's WALL-E is a treat for young and old.
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Date:Dec 12, 2008
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