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Where Is Anne Frank? (2022): A new film from the director of adult animated tales “Waltz With Bashir” and “The Congress” that follows the journey of Kitty, the imaginary…; DVD $29.95
Soul (2020): Cosmic adventure from Pixar Animation Studios, directed by Pete Docter (INSIDE OUT). Jamie Foxx voices a middle–school music teacher whose…; Blu-Ray $29.95
Aladdin (2019): Spirited, if a tad unnecessary, live action update of he classic 1992 animation of the same name, where a magic lamp is fought over by the…; Blu-Ray $59.95
Astro Kid (Terra Willy: Unexplored Planet) (2019): Delightful French sci–fi animation about a ten–year old boy who discovers an unexplored planet after getting separated from his parents…; DVD $29.95
Horrible Histories: The Movie - Rotten Romans (2019): Live action historical farce based on the book and TV series of the same name, about a teenager in the Roman era who is forced to join the Roman Army…; DVD $29.95
Lion King, The (2019): Lavish big–budget remake of the 90's favourite, a coming–of–age tale of a young lion prince following the murder of his father.…; Blu-Ray $59.95
Pinocchio (2019): A new, live–action imagining of the iconic fairytale that focuses on the authentic roots of the Carlo Collodi story. Shot in stunning Italian…; DVD $29.95
Spread Your Wings (Donne-moi des ailes) (2019): A gorgeous boys' own eco–adventure from France, based on the true story of a visionary scientist and his 14–year–old son who bond…; DVD $24.95
Wendy (2019): A visionary reimagining of the Peter Pan story from director Benh Zeitlin, with two children from different worlds fighting to hold onto their…; DVD $29.95
Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion (2018): Another delightful Roman–era adventure adapted from the beloved French comic books. Asterix and Obelix embark on a quest across Gaul to find a…; DVD $24.95
Mirai (2018): Gorgeous anime from director Mamoru Hosoda (SUMMER WARS, WOLF CHILDREN) where a 4–year–old boy discovers he can travel through time to…; DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95
Penguin Highway (2018): Delightful anime about a fourth–grader trying to unravel the mystery of penguins suddenly appearing in his village, which may be connected to a…; Blu-Ray $29.95
Strike (2018): Stop–motion animation about Mungo the mole, who dreams of becoming a footballer in a town called Diggington, where everyone works at the local…; DVD $29.95
Fireworks (Fireworks: Should We See It from the Side or The Bottom?) (2017): Beautifully romantic Japanese anime set during a school summer vacation, based on Shunji Iwai’s 1993 TV series, “Fireworks”. Refreshingly…; DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95
Kiwi Christmas (2017): Fed up with the materialism of Christmas, Santa runs away to New Zealand for a summer holiday. When two Kiwi kids figure out who he is, they have to…; DVD ~~$29.95~~ $19.95
Mary and the Witch's Flower (2017): Beautiful Japanese animation telling the coming–of–age story of a boisterous girl whose summer holiday with her great aunt leads her to…; DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95
Moana (2016): An epic CGI Disney adventure about a Polynesian girl who sets sail on a daring ocean voyage to find a home for her people. Features Kiwi voice…; DVD ~~$29.95~~ $22.45
My Life as a Zucchini (Ma Vie de Courgette) (2016): Expressive, bittersweet French stop–motion animated feature about a boy (Courgette) who must adjust to life in a foster home of orphans, who…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Red Turtle, The (2016): The first non–Japanese film to be produced by Studio Ghibli follows a nameless shipwrecked man who meets a giant red turtle on a deserted…; DVD $34.95
Cinderella (2015): Dir. Kenneth Branagh re–imagines the classic tale of young Ella who finds herself at the mercy of her cruel stepmother and her daughters, and…; Blu-Ray $29.95, $39.95
Giovanni's Island (2014): Affecting anime drama in the mould of GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES set in the Kuril Islands during the aftermath of WWII where a friendship blossoms…; DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95
Last, The: Naruto The Movie (2014): The conclusion of the epic hit story!; DVD $24.95 | Blu-Ray $24.95
Nicholas on Holiday (2014): Delightful Gallic family comedy based on the popular series of Little Nicholas children's books. This time our titular hero gets caught up in a…; DVD $24.95
Ronja, The Robber's Daughter (TV Series) (2014-2015): Goyo Miyazaki, son of Hayao, directs this Ghibli animated TV series based on the novel by Astrid Lindgren (Creator of Pippi Longstockings). A ten…; DVD $49.95 | Blu-Ray $59.95
When Marnie Was There (2014): Beautifully rendered – but possibly final – Studio Ghibli animated feature focuses on the unlikely friendship between a tomboy and a…; DVD $34.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants (2013): Wonderfully original animation details the fight for the contents of an abandoned picnic basket – including a box of prized sugar cubes –…; Blu-Ray $24.95
Toy Story of Terror! (2013): This all–new Pixar short finds the Toy Story crew taking an ill–advised detour to a creepy roadside motel. Perfect for…; Blu-Ray $24.95
Wind Rises, The (2013): Hayao Miyazaki's glorious swansong is the poignant story of aviation engineer Jiro Horikoshi and his dreams of designing the perfect flying machine…; DVD $34.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Kiwi Flyer (2012): Amiable family fun follows twelve–year old Ben as he sets out to win Nelson's annual trolley derby, but he's up against some stiff Aussie…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Margaret Mahy's Rumbustifications (2012): This magical blend of animation and live storytelling finds the late Margaret Mahy reciting five stories and eleven poems to her grandchildren and…; DVD $19.95
Wolf Children (2012): This beautiful, serious–minded take on werewolf folklore focuses on a young woman and her struggle to raise two children of mixed…; DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95
A Monster in Paris (2011): A delightfully off–beat Francophile animation exudes class and nostalgia in its heartfelt tale of a friendship between a sassy singer, a…; DVD $29.95
From up on Poppy Hill (2011): Studio Ghibli's latest offering is an affecting, nostalgia–laden drama of teenage idealism and high school romance, set during the lead up to…; DVD $29.95
Hugo (2011): A state–of–the–art fantasy and homage to the origins of film and one of its earlier innovators, George Méliès (Kingsley), whose…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
War of the Buttons, The (2011): A spirited adaptation of Louis Pergaud's classic novel, relocated to the 60s where two rival factions of children wage war in provincial…; DVD $29.95
Adventure Time (TV Series) (2010): One of the more inspired Cartoon Network creations follows the wildly original, mind altering adventures of Finn, and his best friend Jake – a…; DVD $19.95, $24.95, $24.95, $24.95
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
Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens (2010): Cartoon Network's boy wonder becomes trapped in alien form in this feature length episode, the popular franchise's CGI debut.; DVD $24.95
Regular Show (TV Series) (2010): This sophisticated Cartoon Network curio is a thinly–veiled Gen–Y hipster satire that concerns two mischievous groundskeepers at a park…; DVD $24.95, $24.95, $29.95, $29.95
9 (Nine) (2009): Successfully expanded from an Oscar–nominated animated short, this quite extra–ordinary fable pits nine thumb–sized creations…; Blu-Ray $29.95
Ben 10: Alien Swarm (2009): Second installment of the BEN 10 live action series follows Ben, a boy with super–hero powers granted by a magical wristwatch, go on a quest to…; DVD $29.95
Ben 10: Gwen Special Edition (TV Series) (2009): Spin–off of Ben 10 focused on Ben's cousin, sassy, smart–mouthed Gwen, with 6 different 'Gwen–centric' episodes on one disc.; DVD $19.95
Bran Nue Dae (Brand New Day) (2009): Lively comedy adapted from the stage musical that follows a teenage Aborigine who runs away from Catholic boarding school in the mid…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Iron Man Armored Adventures (TV Series) (2009): Animated series that re–invents Tony Stark (aka Iron Man) as a teenager who dons a state–of–the–art armour suit that gives…; DVD $19.95, $19.95, $19.95, $19.95
Jonas (TV Series) (2009): Endearing update of THE MONKEES has the superstar bro's in a band playing, well....bro's in a band. Kevin's the mature one, Joe wants a solo career,…; DVD $34.95
Oblivion Island (Haruka and the Magic Mirror) (2009): Emulating Pixar's gold standard animation, this crowd pleasing 3D anime centres on a teenage girl who stumbles through a magical portal to a world…; DVD $29.95
Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva (2009): Originating from an immensely popular Nintendo DS puzzle game, this kiddie mystery–adventure centred on the deducing skills of the titular hero…; DVD $29.95
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…; Blu-Ray $39.95
Spectacular! (2009): Hardly spectacular but decent showbiz musical based around a high school 'show choir' who recruit a reluctant wannabe rocker to help them win a…; DVD ~~$29.95~~ $19.95
5 Centimetres Per Second (Five Centimetres Per Second) (2008): Sublimely romantic animated feature divided into three separate episodes tracing the emotional journey of a teenage boy through to manhood, and the…; DVD $24.95
Adventures of Paddington Bear, The (TV Series) (2008): Charming animated revival of the beloved British bear. Also available on VHS: an animated, Hanna–Barbera adaptation of the…; DVD $19.95, $19.95, $19.95, $24.95
Ben 10: Alien Force (TV Series) (2008): The return of Cartoon Network's adventure animation series 'Ben 10' taking place 5 years on from the original series. A now more mature…; DVD $19.95
Bolt (2008): Dog–gone charming furball flick about a pampered puppy called Bolt (voiced by Travolta) who stars in his own superhero show and believes his…; Blu-Ray ~~$39.95~~ $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 $34.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Tales of the Riverbank (2008): Based on the classic UK tv series, this tells the story of Hammy Hamster, Roderick Rat and GP the Guinea Pig, who, in the wake of a big storm, embark…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $19.95
Tamagotchi The Movie (2008): Kids movie based on the popular 'virtual pet' toys sees a child from Earth being inadvertently sent to the Tamagotchi Planet, where mischief and…; DVD $19.95
Wallace and Gromit - A Matter of Loaf and Death (2008): BAFTA–winning animation from the unstoppable clay characters of cheese–loving Wallace and his trusty dog Gromit. This time round the…; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25
World According to Miley Cyrus, The (2008): Unauthorised documentary tracking the super fast rise of button–nosed performer and tween idol Miley Cyrus and her overnight success in the…; DVD $19.95
Ben 10: Secret of the Omnitrix (2007): Splashy feature film outing for Ben 10 sees the eponymous boy hero in a race against time to stop the all–powerful omnitrix from…; DVD $19.95, $24.95
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 ~~$15~~ $11.25
Chop Socky Chooks (TV Series) (2007): Outlandish martial arts animation featuring three kung–fu trained chickens ready to defend the citizens of Wasabi World (a giant shopping mall)…; DVD $19.95, $19.95
Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends (TV Series) (2007): Conceptually quirky kid's show from the bright minds at Cartoon Network, based in a world where imaginary friends materialise into living beings,…; DVD $24.95, $24.95, $24.95
Magic Roundabout (TV Series) (2007): This modern version of the classic children's television series features familiar characters with a CGI glean: Dougal the dog, Ermintrude the singing…; DVD $19.95, $19.95, $24.95
Razzle Dazzle (2007): Family–friendly Australian mockumentary goes behind the scenes of kids’ dance competitions, spinning the BEST IN SHOW concept to reasonably…; DVD ~~$29.95~~ $19.95
Ben 10: Race Against Time (2006): Live–action version of the kid's animation phenomenon about a boy wonder with a magic wristwatch who must protect the earth from a space…; DVD $19.95, $24.95
Camp Lazlo (TV Series) (2006): Boistererous hijinx from the Cartoon Network stable, revolving around an energetic Brazilian monkey, wreaking havoc among a rule–abiding group…; DVD $24.95
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
Growing Up Creepie: Creepie Creatures (TV Series) (2006): Delectably gothic animation about a kooky schoolgirl raised by a family of bugs. Quirky and entertaining series that also manages to teach kids about…; DVD $19.95
Little Princess (TV Series) (2006): The charming adventures of a little princess, grounded in the everyday trials and tribulations of growing up young. Six episodes per volume.; DVD $19.95
Maddigan's Quest (TV Series) (2006): Nicely–produced local series for children – adapted from Margaret Mahy's bestseller – set in a post–technological future…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
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 $29.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Avatar - The Last Airbender (TV Series) (2005): Anime–influenced cartoon series from the Nickelodeon stable set in a timeless quasi–prehistoric world, which begins with the discovery of…; DVD ~~$20~~ $10
Ben 10 (TV Series) (2005): Imaginative 'boys own' Cartoon Network adventure series inspired by Japanese anime. The story of Ben Tennyson, a typical kid who becomes very…; DVD $19.95, $19.95, $19.95, $19.95
Corpse Bride (Tim Burton's Corpse Bride) (2005): An animated tour–de–force from dir. Burton which fuses spindley puppetry and subtle CGI for its mythic tale of a sallow young bridegroom…; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25
Dr. Dog (TV Series) (2005): Zippy animated series based on the celebrated book by author Babette Cole about a well–meaning pooch with a medical degree. Kinda kooky fun for…; DVD $19.95
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 $29.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Nutcracker and the Mouse King, The (2004): Quaint animated adaptation E.T.A Hoffman’s timeless fairytale about a young Prince and the nutcracker he becomes trapped inside by a magic spell.…; DVD $14.95
Peep And The Big Wide World (TV Series) (2004): Delightful preschooler animation featuring a newly hatched chick named Peep and his pals Chirp the Robin and Quack the Duck who explore the urban…; DVD $19.95
Astro Boy (TV Series) (2003): An updated English–language version of the cult 60s TV Series, reprising the jet–powered robot lad and his adventures. Volume 1…; DVD $19.95, $19.95
Looney Tunes - Back in Action (2003): Veteran toons Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck are successfully dusted off for the 21st century big–screen, interacting with live actors in a frantic…; VHS $19.95
Miffy (TV Series) (2003): The iconic, Dutch–designed rabbit makes her animation debut (with friends) in this adorable series of pithy animations, based on Dick Bruna's…; DVD $19.95, $19.95, $29.95
Whale Rider (2003): A stirring, widely–acclaimed adaptation of Witi Ihimaera’s novel about a young girl’s struggle to win the approval of her patriarchal…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Cat Returns, The (Neko no Ongaeshi) (2002): A young girl helps a cat, with surprising consequences – including an offer of marriage to the son of Cat King. Typically warm and emotionally…; DVD $29.95
Naruto (TV Series) (2002-2007): Compelling Ninja anime series in the vein of DRAGON BALL Z, following a young orphan by the name of Naruto striving to become the next Hokage of his…; DVD $19.95, $19.95, $24.95, $24.95
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 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Worst Witch, The (TV Series) (2002): British TV Series chronicling the misadventures of Miss Cackle and her Academy for witches.; DVD $59.95
Pokemon 2000 (2001): Feature–length delve through the world of those cute, sometimes lethal Japanese balls of coloured fuzz. Ash Ketchum must save the world from…; Blu-Ray $39.95
Samurai Jack (2001): The first three episodes (as a 'pilot movie') of the animated TV series concerning a silent and angular warrior who defends a quasi–ancient…; DVD $19.95
Samurai Jack (TV Series) (2001): Cartoon Network's zen warrior in series mode, broadening the pilot's movie–length setup of a young samurai thrust into the future by evil…; DVD $19.95, $24.95, $24.95, $24.95
Pokemon - The First Movie (2000): First feature from the billion–dollar Japanese furry franchise, containing more intrigues in the cryptic–to–adults world of…; Blu-Ray $39.95
Powerpuff Girls, The (TV Series) (2000): Spunky super–sisters Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup trade school lessons for fighting crime in this savvy, sugar–coated superhero series…; DVD $19.95, $24.95, $24.95, $24.95
Courage the Cowardly Dog (TV Series) (1999-2002): Cartoon Network series centering on the exploits of 'Courage', a small fuchsia dog who despite his name is afraid of the most mundane things, but…; DVD $24.95, $24.95
Dragonball Z (TV Series) (1999): A violent Japanese children’s animation that features standoffs between various good and evil characters. Rather repetitive after a while, though…; DVD $29.95, $29.95, $29.95, $29.95
My Neighbours the Yamadas (Houhokekyo tonari no Yamada-kun) (1999): With an original eye and ear for the burdensome triviality and difficulties of everyday life, this Japanese animation concerns a set of suburbanite…; DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95 | Poster (F) $7.95
Pablo the Little Red Fox (TV Series) (1999): Mischievous Pablo relocates from the country to the city, where new challenges – humans, namely – face him and his friends.; DVD $19.95
Tweenies, The (TV Series) (1999): A BBC children's show for ages 3–5, with four quasi–muppet creatures (Fizz, Jake, Milo and Bella) directing the songs, dances,…; VHS $29.95, $29.95
Cow and Chicken (TV Series) (1997-2001): Relentlessly mad–cap Cartoon Network creation that's clearly inspired by "Ren and Stimpy", featuring a cow and his poultry 'sibling' who live…; DVD $24.95, $24.95
Johnny Bravo (TV Series) (1997): Elvis–emulating, Fonz–imitaing man–child Johnny Bravo postures his way through this nonsensical Cartoon Network romp, preoccupied…; DVD $24.95, $24.95
That Darn Cat (1997): Teenage sleuth Christina Ricci and pet detective Doug E. Doug investigate a mysterious kidnapping with the help of her cute puss–puss. Fun…; DVD $14.95
Beast Wars (TV Series) (1996): CGI–animated TV–series set in a semi–futuristic world where various ‘beasts’ battle it out. Although the imagery is often…; DVD $49.95, $59.95
Dexter's Laboratory (TV Series) (1996): Inventive animation from the world of boy genius Dexter, saving the world after his high–tech gadgets are stolen by arch–enemy Mandark.; DVD $69.95
Famous Five, The (TV Series) (1996): The most recent TV incarnation of Enid Blyton's outstanding series of childrens books, in which four intrepid English youngsters and their dog, solve…; DVD $30
Earthworm Jim (TV Series) (1995-1996): The groovy guardian of goodness, together with sidekick Peter Puppy, valiantly dig up the dirt on galactic evil–doers, in this often silly,…; DVD $49.95
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
Pom Poko (1994): A community of raccoon–like creatures called Tanuki battle to defend their forest community from encroaching human developers in another…; DVD $29.95, $34.95
Secret of Roan Inish, The (1994): A young girl is sent to live with her grandmother at a coastal town in Ireland, 1949, and makes an unexpected connection with its mystical history…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Ocean Waves (1993): A sweet, sentimental tale of unrequited teen romance as seen in flashback through the eyes of a man attending his high school reunion forms the basis…; DVD $29.95
Porco Rosso (Kurenai no buta) (1992): A world weary pilot, with a pig's head, protects shipping on the Adriatic from air pirates in the wake of World War I. Although not one of his…; DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Are You Afraid of the Dark? (TV Series) (1991): 13 episodes of the first season of this 90's Nickelodeon show following the escapades of the "Midnight Society", a group of teen horror aficionados.; DVD $29.95, $29.95
Only Yesterday (1991): Studio Ghibli's most 'adult' offering is a moving, poignantly drawn rumination on childhood and regret, told through the eyes of a disenchanted…; DVD $34.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Samurai Pizza Cats (TV Series) (1990): A classic wiseacre cartoon import from the 90s, in which three cyborg cat samurais are employed to thwart the designs of a villainous rat determined…; DVD $49.95, $49.95
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.…; Blu-Ray $19.95
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
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 ~~$20~~ $15
Grave of the Fireflies (Hotaru no Haka) (1988): Modest 'classic' of Japanese anime that tells the story of two children caught up in the devastating fire–bombing of Kobe in WW2. Amid the…; Blu-Ray $39.95
My Neighbour Totoro (Tonari 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…; 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 ~~$15~~ $11.25
Wonder Years, The (TV Series) (1988-1993): One of the more endearing US TV series of the period, depicts the 'growing up' of its adolescent protagonists with humour and empathy. This disc…; DVD $24.95, $34.95, $34.95, $34.95
Growing Pains of Adrian Mole, The (TV Series) (1987): Sue Townsend's spotty teenage creation Adrian Mole contines his rites of passage comedy drama series set in the early eighties where Adrian's Mum…; DVD $24.95
Innerspace (1987): The premise of FANTSTIC VOYAGE is comically reworked with a vastly different plotline involving a miniaturized Dennis Quaid is inadvertently injected…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
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
Transformers - The Movie (1986): Accompanying the mid–80s craze for ‘Transformer’ toys – robots which could transform into cars, planes etc. – was this animated…; Blu-Ray $34.95
Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4, The (1985): Engaging TV adaptation of Sue Townsend's much–loved book about the pains of adolescence chronicled by a teenage diarist as he struggles to come…; DVD $24.95
Annie (1982): Rumbunctious Broadway musical, set in the Depression–era, follows the young moptop's orphanage experiences, and fateful encounter with…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Tripods, The (TV Series) (1982): One of the BBC's most expensive serials was this imaginative, if uneven, handling of John Christopher's Tripods trilogy. In 2089, the Earth is ruled…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Man from Snowy River , The (1981): Sterling entertainment in the old fashioned sense, this Western has both spectacle and a big–hearted story of a man who must prove himself to…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Storm Boy (1980): Minor Australian classic set in the beautiful, windswept wilds of South Australia, where a young boy leads an isolated existence with his father and…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Collected Works of Hayao Miyazaki (1979-2013): Featuring collected Studio Ghibli movies of legendary director Hayao Miyazaki. Contains: Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro (1979) …; DVD $324.95
Battle of the Planets (TV Series) (1978): Ground–breaking serial, a dubbed and re–edited Japanese sci–fi cartoon, that became one of the most popular TV–shows of the…; DVD $79.95
Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger (1977): The last of Ray Harryhausen's 'Sinbad' series and probably the weakest as hero sails to break a spell that has turned a prince into a baboon. Some…; DVD $39.95 | Blu-Ray $19.95, $49.95
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…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
What's New Mr. Magoo? (TV Series) (1977): The myopic animated star returns in this follow–up series. Jim Backus (Gilligan's Island) stars as the lovable near–sighted goof,…; DVD $29.95
Wonder Woman, The New Adventures of (TV Series) (1977-1979): Charles Moulon’s 1940s comic strip updated to the feminist 70s, his superheroine fighting terrorist and subversive elements for undercover…; DVD ~~$30~~ $22.50
Paddington Bear (TV Series) (1975): London's cuddly, overcoated bear made his television debut in 1975 as a stop–motion puppet (a la Postman Pat), much to the delight of children…; DVD $14.95, $14.95, $14.95, $19.95
Happy Days (TV Series) (1974): Rockin’ and rollin’ time capsule nostalgia recaptures the simple, all–American life of the Cunninghams in the jukebox fifties, and their…; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25
Little House on the Prairie (TV Series) (1974-1982): Gently focused account of a settler family building their 'little house' on the plains of Minnesota in the 1870s. While not exactly gritty, this is…; DVD $39.95, $39.95
Golden Voyage of Sinbad, The (1973): Arabian Nightish saga with Tom Baker (Dr Who) as Sinbad's adversary. The swordplay of a six–armed statue is but one of the Harryhausen FX…; DVD $39.95 | Blu-Ray $19.95, $49.95
Robin Hood (1973): Uncle Walt's animated version of the oft–told tale, with American elements sprinkled among the swordfights and songs. Some nice suprises too.; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25
Tomorrow People, The (TV Series) (1973): Fitted out with stun–guns, digital watches and a talking biotronic computer called TIM, a group of highly–evolved youngsters also enjoy…; DVD $139.95
Panda Go Panda (1972): An early proto–Studio Ghibli kids flick (made as a 2–part TV special) features Hayao Miyazaki as writer and character designer and…; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (Willy Wonka & 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 ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Tintin and the Prisoners of the Sun (1969): Feature–length sequel to TINTIN AND THE CALCULUS AFFAIR, this installment sees Tintin, Professor Haddock et al journey through the Andes in…; DVD ~~$40~~ $30
Oliver! (1968): Perfect screen adaptation of the 1960 stage musical by British writer and composer Lionel Bart, based on Charles Dickens' timeless tale. For a…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Gentle Ben (TV Series) (1967): Based on the children's novel of the same name, Gentle Ben follows the adventures in the Florida Everglades of a game warden, Tom Wedloe (Dennis…; DVD $39.95, $44.95
Roger Ramjet (TV Series) (1964): Entertaining, slightly wacko animated series, set around the super–strength Roger, who was voiced by LA radio personality Gary Owens, as he…; DVD $49.95
Astro Boy (TV Series) (1963-1980): The Japanese–animated robot boy struts his stuff in this historic series, performing Superman–style heroic deeds and dealing with a bit…; DVD $49.95, $49.95, $49.95, $49.95
Jason and the Argonauts (1963): Masterpiece of fantasy based on Greek mythology features the best stop–motion animation work from Ray Harryhausen. The skeleton…; DVD $49.95 | Blu-Ray $19.95
Stingray (TV Series) (1963): One of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson's first 'Supermarionation' series, set around W.A.S.P. and the submarine 'Stingray' as it battles the evil…; DVD $69.95
Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends (TV Series) (1959): The classic family cartoon series. Join the titular reindeer and chipmunk, plus Snidley, Horse, Nell, Dudley, Mr Peabody, Sherman and the rest for…; DVD $49.95
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 | Blu-Ray $49.95
Lady and the Tramp (1955): This superlative animated Disney feature tells the evergreen story of a pampered cocker spaniel and her faithful friend Tramp, a jaunty,…; Blu-Ray $29.95
National Velvet (1944): Ever–exciting family classic, with 12 year–old budding equestrian Elizabeth Taylor, taking her horse Velvet all the way to the Grand…; DVD $14.95
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 $14.95 | Blu-Ray $19.95
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1939): Disney's first animated feature is a milestone in cinema history, with the artistic heights matched by characters, songs and storytelling. As fresh…; 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…; Blu-Ray ~~$19.95~~ $14.95

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