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Former soldier Ryan Reeve is taken captive and awakens in the back of a van with no memory of how he got there. Accused of kidnapping a child Ryan tries to put the pieces together but nine minutes and forty seven seconds later he loses consciousness again.

Under impossible circumstances he has no choice but to search for the answers to the mystery behind his memory losses. 'The Anomaly' is a unique sci-fi thriller that explores the idea of mind control.

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Pete, Tom, David, Claire and Jay are a tight-knit group of friends who share neighbouring flats in London after recently graduating from university. As they hang out, throw parties and navigate the new responsibilities of adult life, romantic tensions begin to stir beneath the surface.

When Jay (Jayne Wisener) begins a relationship with the much older Bobby (Paul Nicholls) and Pete goes on a quest to discover the meaning of life, the true meaning of their friendship is put to the test.

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From visionary graphic artist and director Joann Sfar comes a completely original take on one of the world's greatest mavericks, the illustrious and infamous Serge Gainsbourg.

Gainsbourg is an enchanting glimpse at the life of a musical icon, his early years growing up as a Jewish boy in 1940s Nazi-occupied Paris, his wildly successful song-writing years and of course his now legendary romances with some of the era's most famous women, Brigitte Bardot, Juliette Greco and Jane Birkin.

Forrest Gump is the movie triumph that became a phenomenon. Tom Hanks gives an astonishing performance as Forrest, an everyman whose simple innocence comes to embody a generation. Winner of six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director (Robert Zemeckis) and Best Actor (Tom Hanks).

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A daring and poignant ensemble comedy about a close-knit circle of thirtysomething friends at that moment in life when children arrive and everything changes.

Jason (Adam Scott) and Julie (Jennifer Westfeldt), the last two singles in the group, observe the effect that kids have had on their friends' relationships and wonder if there's a better way. Eventually they decide to have a kid together – but date other people. There are big laughs and unexpected emotional truths as this unconventional 'experiment' leads everyone in the group to question the nature of friendship, family and, finally, true love.

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Billy Murray plays a streetwise businessman, Gabe, who is thrown into a turf war when his daughter is brutally kidnapped by a syndicate Eastern European criminals, who deal in people trafficking, prostitution and cage-fighting. People are their currency and extortion is their trade.

Explosive non-stop action ensues as Jed (Craig Fairbrass) helps Gabe battle to save his daughter and is city from chilling foreign mafia boss, Cristi (Danny Midwinter).

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As Dollhouse continues to provide its elite clientele with "actives" - human beings imprinted with the personas of whomever the client wants them to be - its mind-altering technology spins dangerously out of control.

Now, an unlikely alliance must attempt to destroy the sinister corporation behind the facade. And, as the lovely, lethal active Echo (Eliza Dushku) struggles with the memories of her past, she must unlock the deadly secret that will ultimately determine the fate of all mankind.

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In the spring of 1980, the port at Mariel Harbor was opened, and thousands set sail for the United States. They came in search of the American Dream. One of them found it on the sun-washed avenues of Miami…wealth, power and passion beyond his wildest dreams. He was Tony Montana (Al Pacino).

The world will remember him by another name…Scarface.

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Arthur Hoyle (Gary Olsen) is a recession hit painter and decorator, having been banned from professional Rugby League. He has two passions in his life: Doreen (Jane Thornton), his wife and Rugby League.

When Arthur hears coirupt manager, Reg Welsh (Tony Slattery) boasting about his team, The Cobblers, Arthur bets his life savings that he can train any team to beat them. Any team? Reg selects Hie Wheatsheaf Aims. They are worse than useless. Arthur realises what he has done. He enlists the help of gym owner Hazel Scott (Samantha Womack) in a desperate attempt to train this team of losers into a finely honed fighting force that will not only save Arthur from humiliation on the field and financial ruin, but the wrath of his wife, Doreen.

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Rachel Watson (Emily Blunt) is infatuated by the seemingly perfect couple she sees from her daily commuter train that runs past their house. One day she sees something shocking and in that moment, everything changes.

Driven by intrigue and obsession, Rachel has a chance to become a part of the lives she's only watched from afar, but to what lengths will she go to uncover the truth?

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Ryan (Sean Faris) is a freerunner who will do whatever it takes to break free from vicious mobster Reese (Tamer Hassan), who controls a band of street racers. They run for the rush and for the money, but now they're running for their lives in the ultimate death race.

With exploding collars locked around their necks, they have just one hour to make it across town. Who lives and who dies depends on Mr. Frank (Danny Dyer) and his shadowy betting organization. With the odds stacked against him Ryan must battle for his freedom without losing his head in the process...

An American heart surgeon's wife suddenly vanishes in Paris. To find her, he must navigate a puzzling web of language, locale, laissez-faire cops, triplicate-form bureaucrats and a defiant, mysterious waif who knows more than she tells.

Diana Gabaldon's best-selling book series is stunningly realised by Executive Producer Ronald D. Moore with the complete 16 episodes of Season One. Follow Claire's epic journey through time...

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It's a brand new term and the housemates are now second years which brings a whole load of new extracurricular activities.

JP is promptly throwing himself, head first, into,a second year ceremonial mission to 'bag' a fresher; accompanied somewhat willingly but not altogether skilfully by his faithful wing-man, Howard. Vod brings back more than everyone bargained for from her travels, in the shape of her new Mexican beefcake lover Javier which may explain why she and Oregon returned from their jaunt separately. Kingsley is experiencing life as an unlikely lothario which brings us to Josie... Josie has transferred to Southampton - the question is for how long? Meanwhile there's a brand new housemate in the form of genuine fresher and smoking fine filly, Candice. This first year is about to make an impact on the rest of the house, as they set out to show her just how cool they really are. So, stockpile the booze and bring on the bants here's even more epic goings on from our favourite undergrads.

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Better known as their alter-egos Jay and Silent Bob, the unique duo performed a series of sold out shows, bringing to life their hugely successful smodcast 'Jay And Silent Bob Get Old'.

Chronicling their early years and friendship, it became a rare opportunity for UK fans to get up close with the pairs' unique, uncensored brand of storytelling. Get ready for a roller-coaster ride of laughs and bewilderment from the London. Manchester and Edinburgh shows in this packed out double video.