Описание: He's back like never before, and he's acting like he's never been away; Michael Jackson's run of 50 live dates in London will finally put the doubters to bed and prove that Jackson is still a force to be reckoned with. This DVD tells the full story of Michael Jackson from his entry into show-business at the tender age of 4, through his brilliant career to date as a performer of extraordinary talent and, via his trials and tribulations, to culminate in his emergence as an act who can attract over a million people to buy tickets for shows in a single city, after many had foolishly written him off as a 'has-been'. Featuring previously unseen film footage, rare and exclusive interviews, contributions from those who have known him best and the finest broadcasters and journalists in the business, plus news reports, location shoots and a host of other features.

Описание: Since the release of their debut album Parachutes in the summer of 1999, Coldplay have gone from being the bright young hopes of the indie playground to their current status as universally acclaimed superstars with record sales in the millions. This film goes behind the scenes to reveal a side of Coldplay not previously seen by fans, using interviews with the band and those close to them and rare footage of the boys at work and at play. Telling the Coldplay story from day one and coming right up to the present time, this is an ideal opportunity to get the low-down the best band to emerge in years. Includes over 40 minutes of exclusive interviews Rare footage of the band throughout 'Insider' revelations about band members DVD Special features include extensive Coldplay discography and fan quiz

Описание: The facts are familiar. Memphis, Tennessee, July 18th 1953. A 19 year old kid wanders into The Memphis Recording Service at 706 Union Avenue. He wants to record a couple of recent hits as a present for his mother. Company secretary Marion Keisker - alone in the office that day - runs off an extra copy and tells her boss the kid's 'a good ballad singer'. Six months later the kid stops by again, Marion tells Sam Phillips - the boss - to listen. June 1954. Sam's looking for a session singer. Marion mentions the kid. Sam's keen but doesn't have his number. Marion does. The kid's in the studio before the 'phone's back in the cradle. The kid works with Sam for a day and he's recommended to Sun session guitarist Scotty Moore. Scotty's unimpressed but books the kid for a session at Sun on 5th July. Rock 'n' Roll is invented that day and the world changes forever! But there's a lot more to the legend of Elvis Aaron Presley and the transformation of music and society than is...

Описание: The ultimate review and critical analysis of tom waits' first decade. Tom Waits - Under Review 1971 -1982 is a 90-minute film, covering Waits' career and hugely influential music from this period. The program charts his rise from bar-room crooner to the extraordinary performer, songwriter and vocalist he had become by the early part of the 1980s. Showing also how he developed as a scintillating raconteur, how he was more than willing to draw on a vast range of unorthodox influences, and how his records progressed in sophistication exponentially during the course of a decade, this film is the most detailed, enlightening and downright entertaining film ever to have emerged on this legendary artist. Features Include: Historical musical performances, re-assessed by a panel of esteemed experts. Obscure footage, rare interviews and rarely seen photographs. Review, comment, criticism and insight from; producer of the Closing Time album and Waits' string...

Описание: Still as popular as they ever were despite having been around 15-plus Placebo have a fanbase so dedicated and faithful that to this day their every release sells in the millions and the extraordinary live shows they still perform sell out in minutes. This film tells the story of Placebo's rise to fame and their career as the quintessential Glam act of the nineties and noughties. Includes archive footage of the group, contributions from those who have known them best, exclusive interviews, location shoots, news reports and a host of other features which all together make for the finest document on Placebo in existence.

Описание: Coldplay are one of the most successful UK bands ever, selling millions of albums and singles across the world. They immediately hit the big time with their debut album, and with each successive record outperforming the last, there seems to be no stopping this extraordinary group. Coldplay: Love, Actually tells their full story from the boys meeting at university, through to their meteoric success and transformation into bonafide Pop Stars. With the use of rarely seen band footage and exclusive interviews, contributions from friends, associates and colleagues, unseen photos, and a host of other features this documentary film is an essential addition to the collections of Coldplay's millions of dedicated fans.

Описание: This is the ultimate film review of a true great of British comedy. Featuring extensive extracts from the finest comedy moments from the late, great and sadly missed Leonard Rossiter including unforgettable highlights from Le Petomane, Rising Damp, Billy Liar, The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin and The Losers. There's also a chance to revisit the full range Leonard Rossiter's iconic series of commercials for Cinzano with Joan Collins. In addition to archive interviews with Leonard himself, we also hear the first hand reflections of John Barron (CJ from The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin), Sue Nicholls (Joan from The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin), Tim Preece (Tom from The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin), Bruce Bold (David Harris-Jones from The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin), Don Warrington (Richard from Rising Damp) and Eric Chappel; writer of Rising Damp.