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Aladdin

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsAladdin is a romantic tale from the Arabian nights. The film released by Disney was based on the Arab folktale of Aladdin and the magic lamp from One Thousand and One Nights. Aladdin was part of the Disney renaissance era and starred Scott Weinger, Jonathon Freeman and Robin Williams as the genie ...09:25 Fri 09th Jul 2010

Cinderella

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsCinderella is a classic fairytale with a happy ending. The original Disney film is based on the fairy tale "Cendrillon" by Charles Perrault and was one of the most successful of the studio’s films. Release more than 60 years ago the film is still one of the most popular of the Disney Princess se...09:25 Fri 09th Jul 2010

Tinker Bell

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsTinker Bell is one of the most iconic fairies of all time. Originally from the Peter Pan play by J. M. Barrie Disney realised there was a niche for stories about the character and have since made another called Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure.For little girls who are already fans of Disney princ...09:25 Fri 09th Jul 2010

Beauty And The Beast

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsBeauty and the Beast is a story to show that love conquers all. The Disney film is based on the fairy tale La Belle et la Bête by Jeanne-Marie Le Prince de Beaumont and the setting is a small French town. It is one of only two animated films to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture....09:25 Fri 09th Jul 2010

Sleeping Beauty

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsSleeping Beauty is a classic fairytale with a happy ending. The 1959 Walt Disney film is based on the fairy tale "La Belle au bois dormant" by Charles Perrault and was the last fairy tale to be produced by Walt himself and was truly the end of an era. This film is undoubtedly one of the studios mo...09:25 Fri 09th Jul 2010

Snow White

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsSnow White is a classic love story. The film is based on the old European fairytale collected by the Brothers Grimm. The Disney film was released more than 60 years ago and marked the start of the Disney franchise's huge success. The popularity of the film is partly due to the well written story a...08:55 Fri 09th Jul 2010

The Da Vinci Code

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsThe Da Vinci Code is a mystery thriller with a dash of action. The film is based on the book of the same name by Dan Brown and was directed by Ron Howard. It stars Tom Hanks as Robert Langdon, a university symbology expert in a frantic chase across Europe to find the Holy Grail.The film has had a ...08:55 Fri 09th Jul 2010

Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsIndiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is an action adventure film. The fourth in the Indiana Jones franchise the film was created by George Lucas and directed by Steven Spielberg. Released 19 years after the previous film it is set in 1957 and so the apparent age of Harrison Ford is a...08:55 Fri 09th Jul 2010

The Lion King

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsThe Lion King is an animated action adventure coming of age tale. The story, which was influenced by the Bible stories of Joseph and Moses and the William Shakespeare play Hamlet, takes place in a kingdom of anthropomorphic animals in Africa. Songs were written by composer Elton John and lyricist ...08:55 Fri 09th Jul 2010

Spider-Man 2

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsSpider-Man 2 is an all action superhero movie. This is the sequel to the 2002 film and was again directed by Sam Raimi. Tobey Maguire reprises his role as Peter Parker Spider-Man’s alter ego, also returning are Kirsten Dunst, James Franco and Rosemary Harris. The addition of Alfred Molina as Doc...08:55 Fri 09th Jul 2010

Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is a magical action adventure. The film is the third instalment in the popular Harry Potter series based on the book of the same name by J.K. Rowling. The ensemble cast is joined by Gary Oldman as Sirius Black, Potter’s godfather and David Thewlis as Prof...08:55 Fri 09th Jul 2010

Star Wars Episode IV A New Hope

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsStar Wars Episode IV - A New Hope is an epic space adventure film. The original and some say the best in the Star Wars series it was written and directed by George Lucas. The filmed starred some relative unknowns who went on to major stardom including Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher.T...08:55 Fri 09th Jul 2010

Spider-Man

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsSpider-Man is an action adventure superhero film. This is the first of a series of films about the fictional Marvel Comics character Spider-Man and was directed by Sam Raimi. Tobey Maguire stars is the lead role and is ably supported by Kirsten Dunst, Willem Dafoe and James Franco.The film was an ...08:25 Fri 09th Jul 2010

Independence Day

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsIndependence Day is an action adventure film. The archetypal save the world from aliens film, Independence Day was directed by Roland Emmerich who also created the hugely successful Stargate franchise. The film has an all star ensemble cast including Will Smith, Jeff Goldbloom, Bill Pullman and Br...08:25 Fri 09th Jul 2010

Transformers Revenge Of The Fallen

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsTransformers Revenge of the Fallen is an action adventure film. This is the sequel to the 2007 film Transformers and was directed by Michael Bay and produced by Steven Spielberg. The plot sees the continuation of the war between the Autobots and Decepticons with humans caught in between. Shia LaBe...08:25 Fri 09th Jul 2010

Star Wars Episode III Revenge Of The Sith

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsStar Wars Episode III Revenge of the Sith is a space action adventure film. This is the third in the prequel Star Wars trilogy written and directed by George Lucas. The film ties up all the loose ends and prepares for the story to continue in the original Star Wars episode IV A New Hope.Audiences ...08:25 Fri 09th Jul 2010

The Lord Of The Rings The Fellowship Of The Ring

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsThe Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring is a fantasy adventure film. The first in the series based on the book By J.R.R Tolkien of the same name the film was directed by Peter Jackson. The film introduces the Hobbits to the world and particularly Bilbo and Frodo who starts out on the adve...08:25 Fri 09th Jul 2010

Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is a fantasy adventure film. The second in the series, based on the book of the same name by J.K.Rowling, this film was directed by Chris Columbus. The ensemble cast all returned along with a few big name additions including Kenneth Branagh, however, this wa...08:25 Fri 09th Jul 2010

Spider-Man 3

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsSpider-Man 3 is a superhero adventure film. Written and directed by Sam Raimi this is the third and the darkest Spider-man so far. The lead character is based on the fictional Marvel Comics character Spider-Man and is reprised by Toby Maguire. The film also sees the welcome return of Kirsten Dunst...08:25 Fri 09th Jul 2010

Ice Age 3 Dawn Of The Dinosaurs

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsIce Age 3 Dawn of the Dinosaurs is a children’s action adventure film. This is the third in the Ice Age series and sees a return of the superb ensemble cast that includes Ray Romano, Queen Latifah, Denis Leary and John Leguizamo. The gang finds a lost world of dinosaurs after Sid is captured by ...07:55 Fri 09th Jul 2010