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Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012): The Rock and friends return for this hammy, high–wire sequel to JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH, with the intrepid explorers taking on the…; DVD $39.95 | Blu-Ray $44.95, $49.95
Mirror Mirror (2012): Supreme visualist Tarsem Singh (THE FALL) directs this striking adaptation of the Snow White fairytale, starring Julia Roberts as the iconic wicked…; DVD ~~$39.95~~ $19.95 | Blu-Ray ~~$39.95~~ $19.95
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011): This eighth and final Harry Potter installment concludes the boy wizard's epic journey from Hogswart apprentice to world savior.; DVD $44.95 | Blu-Ray $44.95, $54.95
Neverland (TV Mini-series) (2011): Clever prequel to "Peter Pan" from the producers of TIN MAN and ALICE that gives a fresh, alternative take on the origins of Peter Pan and Captain…; DVD $39.95
Alice in Wonderland (2010): Dir. Tim Burton goes down the rabbit hole in this feverish retelling of Lewis Carroll's classic tale told with his customary visual brio. Bonham…; DVD $17.50, $39.95 | Blu-Ray $49.95
Arrietty (The Secret World of Arrietty) (2010): Studio Ghibli's latest animated triumph respectfully borrows from the classic English children's tale of 'The Borrowers', about a family of tiny…; DVD $34.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010): Rollicking third installment has the children returning to Narnia to join Prince Caspian for a voyage on the majestic royal vessel known as The Dawn…; DVD $39.95 | Blu-Ray $49.95, $54.95
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010): Seventh and penultimate film in the H.K. Rowling–penned franchise now finds Harry and pals Ron and Hermione on the lam as Lord Voldemort…; DVD $39.95 | Blu-Ray $44.95
How to Train Your Dragon (2010): Top–flight animated feature about a hapless young Viking who aspires to hunt dragons but becomes the unlikely friend of a young dragon himself,…; DVD $39.95 | Blu-Ray $29.95, $44.95
Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang (2010): Emma Thompson again pens and stars in the second installment about the otherworldly nanny, accompanied again by a staggering array of British…; DVD ~~$39.95~~ $14.95, $44.95 | Blu-Ray ~~$44.95~~ $14.95, $59.95
Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief (2010): Striking fantasy that follows a gangly teenager who discovers that he's the son of Poseidon and has inherited some of Dad's powers. Percy soon finds…; DVD ~~$39.95~~ $24.95 | Blu-Ray $29.95
Sorcerer's Apprentice, The (2010): Playing to type, Jay Baruchel is the average, unassuming new recruit of a master sorcerer (Nicholas Cage) who needs the help of a protégé to defeat…; DVD $39.95 | Blu-Ray $49.95
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009): Disjointed family friendly fright fest has a teenager accidentally trigger a war between two vampire factions. Despite an excellent cast and a great…; DVD $39.95, $44.95
Coraline (2009): The prodigious talents of fantasy writer Neil Gaiman and animator Henry Selick combine for this wonderful – though admittedly creepy –…; DVD $39.95 | Blu-Ray $44.95, $49.95
From Time to Time (2009): Charmingly old–fashioned family film set at the tail end of the second world war has a young boy discovering a portal back to 1805, where he…; DVD ~~$39.95~~ $19.95
Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince (2009): The epic sixth movie in the Harry Potter franchise sees Harry prepare for the final battle against his nemesis Voldemort while struggling with his…; DVD $10, $19.95, $44.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Imagine That (2009): A magic blankie transforms Eddie Murphy's prospects on the stock market in this pleasantly surprisingly family movie, recommended for its healthy…; DVD $34.95
Night At The Museum 2 (Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian) (2009): Sequel to 2006 mega–hit NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM sees Ben Stiller return to his role as security guard, this time on a mission to infiltrate the…; DVD $19.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95, $39.95
Race To Witch Mountain (2009): A flashy but bland reboot of the 1975 Disney film ESCAPE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN that sees Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson play a cab driver who inadvertently…; DVD $34.95 | Blu-Ray $49.95
Tinkerbell and the Lost Treasure (2009): Adequate sequel to 2008's TINKERBELL sees the feisty fairy and friends go on a journey to find the source of the Pixies mystical dust.The stellar…; DVD $34.95, $39.95, $39.95 | Blu-Ray $49.95
Where the Wild Things Are (2009): Expanding on the simple text of Maurice Sendak's modern children's classic, this glorious, visionary adaptation from director Spike Jonze and writer…; DVD $10, ~~$19.95~~ $14.95 | Blu-Ray $29.95
Wizards Of Waverly Place: The Movie (2009): Feature–length spin–off from popular Disney series THE WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE, focused around a family of…; DVD $34.95
Adventures Of Merlin, The (TV Series) (2008): Ambitious drama series loosely based on the legend of King Arthur, following a young Merlin's arrival in Camelot where he must face great danger…; DVD $49.95, $49.95
Bedtime Stories (2008): Sure–fire Disney high–concept comedy starring Adam Sandler as a baby–sitting uncle whose bedtime stories start to influence his…; DVD $15, $24.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008): This epic–leaning return to the fantasy world of Narnia finds the Pevensie children heading back through the wardrobe to help Prince Caspian…; DVD $15, $29.95, $29.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95
City Of Ember (2008): Dystopian children's fantasy set in an underground city of the future that is threatened by eternal darkness but whose leaders protect their citizens…; DVD $39.95 | Blu-Ray $44.95
CJ7 (Cheung Gong 7 hou) (2008): Hong Kong superstar Stephen Chow turns his directing talents to the family–friendly fantasy, playing a dirt–poor father who surprises his…; DVD $25
Delgo (2008): Freddie Prinze Jr., Jennifer Love Hewitt and others voice this fantasy animation about a magical world on the brink of destruction. Lacks subtely and…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $14.95
Inkheart (2008): An under–rated, imaginative rendering of German author Cornelia Funke's novel about a young girl and her father who have the ability to bring…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95 | Blu-Ray $49.95
Journey to the Centre of the Earth (2008): A "rollercoaster" entertainment based very loosely on Jules Verne's famous novel, this version sees a contemporary trio embarking on an inadvertent…; DVD $34.95, $34.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Phoebe in Wonderland (2008): Affecting drama starring Elle Fanning (Dakota's little sister) as an gifted but unstable young girl who retreats into the fantastical world of Alice…; DVD $14.95
Pinocchio (TV Mini-series) (2008): Lengthy, live–action adaptation of the children's classic stars Kay as the boy made of wood and Hoskins as his gruff old father, Gepetto. Quite…; DVD $24.95
Ponyo (Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea) (2008): Utterly irresistible, Miyazaki’s latest animated triumph is one for all ages (even toddlers!); a Little Mermaid–inspired adventure of a…; DVD $24.95, $34.95 | Blu-Ray $44.95
Secret Of Moonacre, The (2008): Orphaned teenager Maria Merryweather (Richards) discovers her new home, the foreboding Moonacre Estate, is under an ancient curse in this lushly…; DVD $19.95
Spiderwick Chronicles, The (2008): Enchanting fantasia in the Gothic tradition, centred around three children (including Freddie Highmore as twins!) who move into a dilapidated mansion…; DVD $34.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Star Wars - The Clone Wars (2008): Watered down kids animation from the STAR WARS franchise, focusing on the Jedi Knights battle to retain peace in the galaxy during the…; DVD $39.95 | Blu-Ray $49.95
Tinkerbell (Tinker Bell Movie, The ) (2008): The feisty fairy from PETER PAN stars in her very own movie set in the land of 'Pixie Hollow,' where she must learn from her fairy friends how to…; DVD $39.95 | Blu-Ray $49.95
Bridge to Terabithia (2007): Faithful adaptation of a much–loved young–adult novel, which tells the story of two 10–year–olds creating a fantasy world to…; DVD $10, $19.95 | Blu-Ray $24.95
Doctor Who (Animated TV Series) (2007): Animated spin–offs that aim predominantly at a younger audience, but have enough well–crafted animation locations and clever technique to…; DVD $19.95
Enchanted (2007): Top–rating, truly charming family fantasy uses a clever mix of live action and animation to quite literally 'bring to life' a perfect, cartoon…; DVD $34.95 | Blu-Ray $29.95
Golden Compass, The (2007): Visually magnificent fantasy epic adapted from the first installment in Philip Pullman's controversial "His Dark Materials" trilogy traverses similar…; DVD $9.95, $34.95, $39.95 | Blu-Ray $49.95
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007): The fifth movie of the Harry Potter franchise finds the Wiz–kid struggling with adolescent hormones, a blind bureaucracy and most memorably,…; DVD $14.95 | Blu-Ray $19.95
Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (2007): Elves–in–the–toyshop fantasy with Dustin Hoffman as Mr. Magorium, the kindly, Wonka–esque, owner of a magical toy…; DVD $34.95 | Blu-Ray $24.95
Secret of the Magic Gourd, The (Bao hu lu de mi mi) (2007): One of the first children's fantasies from mainland China to be formally released in the West tells the story of an imaginative under–achiever…; DVD $29.95
Seeker, The - The Dark is Rising (2007): Choppy big screen adaptation of Susan Cooper's popular children's series, which pits a chosen young boy against Christopher Eccleston, Ian McShane,…; DVD $19.95
Stardust (2007): An elaborate and wildly entertaining fairytale adventure from the imagination of British fantasy maestro, Neil Gaiman (MIRROR MASK), this tones down…; DVD $19.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Water Horse, The: Legend of the Deep (2007): NZ–filmed magical adventure inspired by the legend of Loch Ness in which a small boy secretly adopts a baby mythical creature that grows to…; DVD $10, ~~$34.95~~ $19.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95
Wizards of Waverly Place, The (TV Series) (2007): Bland cash–in on the HARRY POTTER series centers on the Russo children, three young wizards in training. Broad comedy with a 'twist' is…; DVD $34.95, $34.95, $34.95
Aquamarine (2006): Likeable 'tween' fantasy that’ll appeal especially to young girls, this swimmingly pairs two best friends with a teenaged mermaid who washes up on…; DVD $19.95
Arthur and the Invisibles (Arthur et les Minimoys) (2006): Blending animation and live–action, Luc Besson directs the tale of ‘Arthur and The Minimoys’ (translated to ‘Invisibles’ for English…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95, $14.95, $19.95, $24.95
Eragon (2006): A child–friendly fire–breathing fantasy set in a land where dragons are almost extinct, and a farm boy named Eragon must meet his destiny…; DVD $10, $19.95, $19.95
Girl Who Leapt Through Time, The (2006): An enchanting, girl–centric 'anime', centred around a teenager’s ability to time travel and adjust the course of her social and romantic…; DVD $34.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Merlin's Apprentice (2006): Fantastical sequel to the popular mini–series version of MERLIN, this also stars Sam Neill as the legendary wizard, now mentoring a young…; DVD $19.95
Night at the Museum (2006): Rambuctious creature comedy starring Ben Stiller as a 'desperate dad' who takes the graveyard shift as a night guard for the Natural History Museum,…; DVD $19.95 | Blu-Ray $29.95
Tales From Earthsea (Gedo senki) (2006): The animated feature debut from Goro Miyazaki, son of Hayao, based on Ursula K Le Guin's popular 'Earthsea' novels, this is a commendable addition to…; DVD $34.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Tom's Midnight Garden (2006): A handsome screen version of children's novel by Phillipa Pearce, in which a young boy in the 1950s is sent to live with his aunt and uncle because…; DVD $14.95
Ultimate Avengers (2006): Slim, cheerfully low–grade Marvel animated feature which unites six iconic superheroes (Captain America, The Hulk, etc.) in a fight against…; DVD $24.95, $24.95 | Blu-Ray $59.95
Viva Pinata (TV Series) (2006): Akin to the XBOX game, this candy–coloured animated series is all about the explosive party antics of Paulie Pretzeltail, Franklin Fizzlybear,…; DVD ~~$14.95~~ $13.75, ~~$14.95~~ $13.75, $14.95
Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe (2005): A splendid and meticulous vision of C.S. Lewis' classic children's fantasy novel in which a group of four young siblings – ensconced in an…; DVD $24.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95
Great Yokai War, The (Yôkai daisensô) (2005): The latest cinematic mash–up from dir. Miike (AUDITION) is a family–orientated adventure in which a shy young boy from a broken family…; DVD $29.95
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005): The fourth chapter in the unfolding Harry Potter series marks a devastating plunge into raw suspense and truly epic adventure for the young wizard…; DVD $19.95, $29.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95
Nanny McPhee (2005): A well–bred British entertainment for children which fuses the traditional likes of MARY POPPINS with the current wave of gothic fantasy (Harry…; DVD $34.95, $39.95, $44.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95
Neverwas (2005): Emotive, 'realist' fairytale concerns a psychiatrist (Eckhart) who discovers the magical world his deceased father (Nolte) wrote about in a Lewis…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Opal Dream (2005): Semi–precious gem of a family drama about a precocious 10–year–old girl in Australian 'opal country', who wreaks a cute brand of…; DVD $39.95
Snow Queen, The (2005): The classic Hans Christian Anderson fairy tale, about a young girl who sets out to find a friend bewitched and abducted by an evil enchantress, here…; DVD $19.95
Bionicle 2 (Legends of Metru Nui) (2004): Prequel to MASK OF LIGHT, this casts back into the dark early history of Metru Nui, with six Metoran being given the task of recovering the powerful…; DVD $14.95, $14.95
Dust Factory, The (2004): An interesting and moderately spooky family drama, in which a traumatised teen (Kelly) – who can't bring himself to speak after witnessing his…; DVD $19.95
Ella Enchanted (2004): Anne Hathaway (THE PRINCESS DIARIES) stars in this family fantasy as a princess who must travel to distant lands to offload her gift (curse) of…; DVD $19.95
Five Children and It (2004): A fond adaptation of the E. Nesbit novel in which a group of children are befriended by a disenchanted green 'sand fairy' called 'It' (voiced by…; DVD $24.95
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004): Young Harry's troublesome education continues at Hogswarts School Of Witchcraft And Wizardry, in this increasingly confident series, here given a…; DVD $19.95 | Blu-Ray $24.95
Howl's Moving Castle (2004): Yet another miraculous animated odyssey from Hayao Miyazaki, who finds a perfect vehicle in the English fantasy novel by Diana Wynne Jones, about a…; DVD $20, $29.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004): Unfolding as a series of beautifully designed events, this Hollywood adaptation of the popular fantasy books fortunately doesn't water down the…; DVD $24.95 | Blu-Ray $19.95
Strings (2004): An extraordinary Danish puppet fantasy epic about the course of kingdoms and warriors in an ancient world, which is distinguished by the integration…; DVD $24.95
Bionicle: Mask of Light (2003): Animated spectacular from the makers of 'Lego', set on a half–mystical/half–futuristic islands of Mata Nui. Subject to a devious plot…; DVD $14.95
Freaky Friday (2003): Thoroughly updated and spunky version of Disney's 1977 original, one the best 'body–swap' comedies. Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, play…; DVD $39.95
Shrek 3-D - The Story Continues (2003): A bridging story between the first two SHREK feature–films, has the same great 'voice cast' return for a modest adventure in which Princess…; DVD $59.95
Sinbad - Legend of the Seven Seas (2003): A traditionally–animated high sea adventure in which young rogue pirate Sinbad must cutlace his way out of the fine mess cooked up by the…; DVD $29.95
Dinotopia (2002): Teledrama based on the popular, illustrative fantasy books by James Gurney, following two young brothers who survive a plane crash and wash up in a…; DVD $29.95, $29.95
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002): The second Harry Potter adaptation is better fun and more settled in its mingled tone of magic, fantasy and thriller. Daniel Radcliffe again plays…; DVD $19.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95
Harry Potter Wizard's Collection Boxset (2002-2011): Limited edition piece of Harry Potter memorabilia, containing all eight movies on both Blu–Ray and DVD, plus new special features.; Blu-Ray $599.95
Peter Pan 2 - Return to Neverland (2002): Bright and energetic sequel to Disney’s original animation from 1953, set around Jane’s (daughter of Wendy) journey to the enchanted…; DVD $29.95
Spirited Away (2002): Animation visionary Hayao Miyazaki gets to fully unlock his boundless imagination through the otherworldly adventures of an innocent young girl that…; DVD $29.95
Back to the Secret Garden (2001): Sequel to the 1993 enchanted family adventure THE SECRET GARDEN set years later with the original children Mary and Colin now married (yes, they are…; DVD $19.95
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001): Immensely popular, this star–studded adaptation of JK Rowling’s first book thankfully captures the essence of orphan Harry’s tale of…; DVD $19.95, $29.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95
Osmosis Jones (2001): The Farrelly Bros (KINGPIN) take their comic fixation with bodily functions to extremes by setting this icky animation within the bowels of Bill…; DVD $19.95
Grinch, The (2000): Live–action version of the Dr Seuss classic that does some justice to the anarchic vision of the mean–spirited Grinch, who’s heart is…; DVD $19.95 | Blu-Ray $29.95
Magic Pudding, The (2000): Based on Norman Lindsay's hilarious classic book about Albert, a magic pudding and his three companions who must defend him against the Pudding…; DVD $19.95
Alice in Wonderland (1999): The creators of the MERLIN TV–series pull–off another updating, this time Lewis Carroll's childrens' classic. Seamless special effects…; DVD $39.95
Fantasia 2000 (1999): Conceived for the IMAX giant screen, this eco–themed revision of Disney's 1940 milestone marries more classical music excerpts to whimsical…; DVD $39.95 | Blu-Ray $49.95
Alice Through The Looking Glass (1998): Impressively cast version of Lewis Carroll's second Alice book takes the unusual liberty of presenting Alice (Beckinsale) as a young adult woman.…; DVD $14.95
Ever After (1998): Update of the 'Cinderella' story tweaks the moral emphasis of the original Grimm fairy–tale. A brunette Drew Barrymore wrestles with an English…; DVD $19.95
Magic Sword: Quest for Camelot, The (1998): When King Arthur's sword Excalibur disappears, teenage tearaway Kayley and her squire Garrett pursue the culprits through an animated fantasy world…; VHS $10 | DVD $29.95
Fairytale: A True Story (1997): An exquisite kidult flight–of–fancy based on one of the great popular myths of the 20th Century – the mysterious, allegedly…; DVD $24.95
Flubber (1997): Robin Williams again gets the character–chemistry right in a reprise of the classic Absent–Minded Professor, the inadvertent inventor of…; DVD $19.95
Matilda (1997): An achingly funny and mischievous Roald Dahl story about a browbeaten nine–year–old girl who has the last laugh when bestowed with…; DVD $14.95
Mighty, The (Freak the Mighty) (1997): Poignant, well–crafted story of two phenomenally mismatched boys who become perfectly complementary friends, escaping the slings and arrows of…; DVD $14.95
Simple Wish, A (1997): Mara Wilson's (MATILDA) simple wish for a fairy–godmother upturns the blundering Martin Short, who helps/hinders her crusade to rescue her…; DVD $19.95
Space Jam (1996): Basketball star Michael Jordan and Bugs Bunny slam dunk with other looney tunes and a host of midget aliens. Anarchic humour and a decent…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Wind in the Willows, The (1996): With the cream of British comic acting talent, this live–action adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's classic children's story is quite possibly the…; DVD $17.50
City of Lost Children (1995): Visual wonderstuff from the unique genius pairing of the creators of DELICATESSEN, this is as good a follow up as one could wish for. While…; DVD $19.95
Fluke (1995): After a fatal car accident, Matthew Modine is reincarnated as a pooch that wanders home to find his best friend kindling a relationship with his…; DVD $29.95
Indian in the Cupboard (1995): A young boy possesses a bedroom secret – a special cupboard that brings his miniature toys to life, chiefly a native Indian and a cowboy. High…; DVD $19.95
Jumanji (1995): A pair of orphans roll the dice on a mysterious board game that brings the perils of the Amazon to virtual life. The spirited high–concept is…; DVD $19.95, $34.95
Junkers Come Here (1995): Nicely touching story about an 11–year old girl whose lonely life is relieved by the affections of a Schnauser dog, who has the ability to talk…; DVD $29.95
Kid in King Arthur's Court, A (1995): Handsome if inessential Disney spin on the Camelot legend, in which a young boy journeys back in time to help King Arthur overcome an evil villain.…; DVD $24.95
Little Princess, A (1995): From the quill that inked THE SECRET GARDEN, this is an equally exotic tale of an Indian–rasied girl who escapes the formality of a boarding…; DVD $19.95
Magic in the Water (1995): Loch Ness–monster concept is ably transposed to the Canadian lakeside hamlet of Glenorky, which has its own 'Orky' mystery. Thrills ensue for…; DVD $11.95
Power Rangers: The Movie (1995): Homogenised big–screen translation of controversial kids TV show in which six Californian teens morph into Japanese superheroes to battle evil.…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Whisper of the Heart (1995): On of the more thoughtfully charming Studio Ghibli films, this spins its tale around a bookish, just–turned–teenage girl growing into…; DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Hocus Pocus (1994): Wild witches conjured up from Salem set out to cast a spell on the town and reclaim their youth, but the 300–year–old trio must first…; Blu-Ray $24.95
North (1994): Perfect 11–year–old Elijah Wood 'divorces' his unappreciative ordinary parents an embarks on a journey across apple–pie America in…; DVD $19.95
Super Mario Brothers (1993): Bob Hoskins and John Leguizamo are incarnated as the vid–game characters – plumbers who slip in saving the world between odd jobs. Will…; DVD $19.95
Radio Flyer (1992): Bittersweet story of two young brothers who free themselves from their wicked stepfather by transforming a red wagon into a fantastical flying…; DVD $11.95
Drop Dead Fred (1991): Rik Mayall extends his hyperactive 'Young Ones' persona as the imaginary childhood friend of a grown–up Phoebe Cates. The silly stuff is offset…; DVD $19.95
Edward Scissorhands (1991): This inspired contemporary fairy–tale posits Johnny Depp as a boy endowed with sharp appendages, a mixed blessing when it comes to fitting into…; DVD $19.95 | Blu-Ray $29.95
Hook (1991): Spielberg's big–budget rendition of the magical fairy tale. Robin Williams stars as a grown–up Peter Pan enticed to Neverland to reclaim…; DVD $34.95
Chronicles of Narnia - The Silver Chair (1990): Fine BBC production of the C.S. Lewis fantasy tale. This final part of the saga sees Jill, Eustace, Aslan and King Caspian search for the lost Prince…; DVD $19.95
Neverending Story 2, The (1990): A young boy escapes from his drab reality in a storybook land called Fantasia where a child empress (Drew Barrymore) is in danger. Some cute animal…; DVD $19.95
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990): Now something of relic from a fad gone by, but it remains an entertaining, if fairly violent slice of '90s pop culture. Jim Henson's creature shop…; DVD $29.95
Witches, The (1990): Anjelica Huston is a scream as the grotesque Queen of witches who plots to rid the nation's children by turning them into mice! Marvellously macabre…; DVD $39.95
Chronicles of Narnia - Prince Caspian (1989): Fine BBC production of the C.S. Lewis fantasy tale. This second part of the saga sees Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy return to the enchanted land of…; DVD $24.95
Chronicles of Narnia - Voyage of the Dawn Treader (1989): Fine BBC production of the C.S. Lewis fantasy tale. This third part of the saga sees Edmund, Lucy and their cousin Eustace search with King Caspian…; DVD $39.95
Ghostbusters 2 (1989): A cash–in for sure, but as much fun as the original, with the paranormal pests here thriving on all the "bad vibes" of grumpy Manhattanites.…; DVD $34.95
Kiki's Delivery Service (1989): A magical animation from the masterful Japanese dir. Miyazaki, which delivers a contemporary fairytale with strong characters, rich visuals and a…; DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (1989): A staggering blend of live–action and brillaint animation conjures up a believable world where people and cartoons…; DVD $39.95
Chronicles of Narnia - Collector's Edition (The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, Prince Caspian, Voyage of the Dawn Treader, The Silver Chair) (1988-1990): The complete set of BBC adaptations of CS Lewis' classic books.; DVD $99.95
Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe (1988): Fine BBC production of the C.S. Lewis fantasy tale. This first part of the saga sees Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy travel through the wardrobe into…; DVD $19.95
My Neighbour Totoro (Tonori no Totoro) (1988): Dir. Miyazaki’s first huge hit in Japan is a model family film: realistic characters responding to realistic crises in a realistic way, though still…; DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Willow (1988): Val Kilmer and Joanne Whalley–Kilmer employ swords against sorcery to protect a young baby from the powers of evil. A…; DVD $19.95
Castle in the Sky (Laputa) (1986): A triumph of craft and narrative sophistication, this is an epic, supremely imaginative feature from master animator/storyteller Miyazaki that will…; DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Flight of the Navigator (1986): An ordinary boy is thrown behind the wheel of a fantastic flying machine, accompanied by an assortment of bizarre aliens. A fun–filled odyssey…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Labyrinth (1986): Jennifer Connelly goes in search of her baby brother, kidnapped by the Goblin King (David Bowie). An entourage of creatures from Jim Henson highlight…; DVD $24.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95
Goonies, The (1985): Junior edition of 'Indiana Jones', from a Steven Speilberg story, has seven bored kids on the Oregon coast hunting for pirate booty after they…; DVD $19.95 | Blu-Ray $24.95
Ghostbusters (1984): Blockbuster supernatural comedy follows the lives of three flaky paranormal investigators who find themselves in countless gooey situations. The…; DVD ~~$34.95~~ $19.95, $29.95 | Blu-Ray ~~$39.95~~ $24.95
Neverending Story, The (1984): A boy escapes the neighbourhood bullies by retreating into a mysterious book, where fantasical and exhilirating adventures take flight. Visually…; VHS $10 | DVD $19.95 | Blu-Ray $29.95
Return of the Jedi, The (Star Wars: Episode VI) (1983): Final installment in George Lucas' space–trilogy sees the conclusion of the galactic war between the Empire and the 'Rebel forces'. Mark…; Blu-Ray $79.95, $169.95
Dark Crystal, The (1982): Wonderful fantasy from the Muppet main–man about a cute Gelfling who is must return light to a dark world by restoring the Crystal. With an…; DVD $19.95 | Blu-Ray $49.95
E.T. (1982): Steven Spielberg cemented his genius with this, possibly the best live–action family film ever made. It's the moving tale of a benign alien who…; DVD $19.95, $39.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Last Unicorn, The (1982): Underrated (and under–known) animated gem, concerns the quest of the world’s last unicorn to find the rest of the unicorn herd. Strongly…; DVD $29.95
Worzel Gummidge (TV Series) (1979-1981): Oddball and much–loved children's TV series about a living, grubby and rather bad–tempered scarecrow (Pertwee) who muddles through life…; DVD $14.95, $14.95, $14.95, $14.95
Lord of the Rings (1978): Likable animation of JRR Tolkien's fantasy classic, admirably captures the personalities of the novel's horde of eccentric characters and…; DVD $14.95 | Blu-Ray $19.95
Return From Witch Mountain (1978): Above–average sequel to ESCAPE FROM WITCH MOUNTAIN reprises the story of two runaway orphans with supernatural powers, adding the star presence…; DVD $19.95
People That Time Forgot, The (1977): Sequel to THE LAND THAT TIME FORGOT, sees Patrick Wayne return to the monster–ridden island in search of lost colleagues.; DVD $19.95
Star Wars (Episode IV - A New Hope) (1977): George Lucas' epic trilogy of space adventure begins "long ago and far far away", with the life of Luke Skywalker being disturbed by the galactic war…; Blu-Ray $79.95, $169.95
Wonder Woman, The New Adventures of (1977-1979): Charles Moulon’s 1940s comic strip updated to the feminist 70s, his superheroine fighting terrorist and subversive elements for undercover…; DVD $39.95, $39.95, $39.95
Shaggy D.A., The (1976): Extremely shaggy later Disney live–actioner, with Dean Jones playing a District Attorney who finds himself repeatedly turning into a dog.…; DVD $24.95
Escape to Witch Mountain (1975): One of Disney's best live–action telemovies, where two orphans with mysterious telekinetic powers flee the attentions of a shifty entrepeneur.…; DVD $14.95
Land That Time Forgot, The (1974): After ending up on a German submarine in WWI several Americans stumble across an undiscovered South American island, which holds adventure in the…; DVD $24.95
Little Prince, The (1974): The classic childern's story by aviator Antoine de Saint–Exupery is here translated with whimsy and wit intact. A pilot is stranded in a desert…; DVD $19.95
Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971): An apprentice witch wants to use her powers to contribute to the English war effort against the Nazis, plus a trip to the cartoon Island of…; DVD $19.95
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971): Roald Dahl adapts his own book for this lively, almost psychedelic musical adaptation about a boy's desire to see inside a chocolate factory run by…; DVD $12.95, $29.95
Donkey Skin (Peau d'âne) (1970): A vibrant, whimsical and genuinely fantastic adaptation of Perrault's classic 17th century fairy tale in which a Princess (Deneuve) disguises herself…; DVD $15, $39.95
World of Sid & Marty Krofft, The (1969-1984): Excellent sampler of the children’s television productions made by the Krofft brothers, whose most famous hit was perhaps 'H.R. Pufnstuf', but who…; DVD $29.95
Blackbeard's Ghost (1968): Peter Ustinov applies his comic talents to playing the ghost of the notorious pirate, conjured into the present by Disney Studios, to rescue a high…; DVD $14.95
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968): Dick Van Dyke stars as eccentric inventor and widower Caractacus Potts who gives a run–down vintage car a magical new lease of life. A…; DVD $14.95 | Blu-Ray $19.95
Alice in Wonderland (1966): Cult BBC version of Lewis Carroll's classic children's book, in which drowsing Alice enters the dreamscape of 'Wonderland'. Influenced by the…; DVD $19.95
Batman (1966): Batman and Robin (as they were best remembered) take on four big villains (Catwoman, The Joker, The Penguin, The Riddler) in this…; DVD $25, $39.95
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966): A classic Warner Bros cartoon, puts an animated spring into Dr Seuss's tale of the vicious Grinch who tries to steal Christmas from the folk at…; DVD ~~$29.95~~ $19.95
Mary Poppins (1964): Disney's beloved live–action feature is a timeless, dazzling musical with Julie Andrews as an enchanted London nanny. Dick Van Dyke…; DVD $19.95
Three Worlds of Gulliver (1960): Gulliver's travels bring him to the lands of the giants and the tiny in this adaptation of Johnathan Swift's classic. The then break–through…; DVD $14.95
Shaggy Dog, The (1959): Fred MacMurray excels in this Disney live–actioner, playing a postman whose son accidentally transforms himself into a talking sheepdog with…; DVD $24.95
Seventh Voyage of Sinbad (1958): In his first and most engaging adventure, Sinbad convincingly duels the Cyclops, a dragon and a hyperactive skeleton without any computer assistance,…; DVD $39.95
Sinbad Collector's Edition (Seventh Voyage of Sinbad, Golden Voyage of Sinbad, Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger) (1958-1977): DVD $49.95
Peter Pan (1953): Walt's version of the J M Barrie classic, animated with consummate skill by his army of inhouse artisans. The flying imp Peter Pan leads Wendy and…; DVD $39.95 | Blu-Ray $49.95
Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947): Danny Kaye shines in this delightful family film as a quiet day–dreamer whose real life catches up with his elaborate adventure fantasies.; DVD $19.95
Fantasia (1940): Glorious Disney musical fantasy set to a rousing classical score. Highlights include Mickey Mouse as the Sorcerer's apprentice and the hippos and…; DVD $39.95 | Blu-Ray $49.95
Thief of Bagdad, The (1940): Sabu stars in this magical, intoxicating vision of the Arabian Nights, some twenty years before the genre was revived in SINBAD. Romance, tragedy,…; DVD $39.95
Wizard of Oz, The (1939): The world's best loved film down through and across the generations, and a key cultural icon. MGM pulled out all the stops to realise L. Frank…; DVD $19.95 | Blu-Ray $29.95
March of the Wooden Soldiers (Babes In Toyland) (1934): Imaginative musical fantasia also makes the most of Laurel and Hardy's comic genius – as dim–witted toymakers whose mistaken order for…; VHS $34.95 | DVD $19.95
Alice in Wonderland (1933): Extravagant early version of the Lewis Carroll classic was a box office bomb in its day, but age has been kind, and if Charlotte Henry is a little…; DVD $12.95

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