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CHILDRENS VIEWING/ FAMILY
ARCTIC TALE *** Set in the vast snow kingdom at the top of the world, this real-life adventure from the team who brought us March of the Penguins, is narrated by Queen Latifah. The story follows two very different arctic creatures, Nanu the polar bear cub and Seela, the walrus pup through exciting and harrowing struggles for survival. Armed only with their natural instincts and mothers' guidance, these inspiring animals face countless trials and challenges in a beautiful icebound world that is rapidly melting beneath them. The features include the making of the film and a feature on Polar Bear spotting.
THE GOLDEN COMPASS ***** Based on author Philip Pullman's best-selling and award-winning novel, this is the first story in Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy. It revolves around a young girl who travels to the far north to save her best friend. Along the way she encounters shape-shifting creatures, witches, and a variety of otherworldly characters in parallel universes. Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Dakota Blue Richards, Eva Green. The bonus features include audio commentary by writer- director Chris Weitz. Read more
ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS ****Based on the beloved cartoon series,  it is a family story filled with comedy, heart and exciting music. After a chance run in with the struggling song writer, Dave Seville, three very special chipmunks, Alvin, Simon and Theodore decide to make Dave's home their own. Go behind the scenes
CHARLOTTE'S WEB
***** An incredible and unforgettable imaginative journey that celebrates the miracle of friendship. The magic of storytelling comes alive in this touching and moving live-action adaptation The classic story of loyalty, trust, and sacrifice tells of Fern (Dakota Fanning), one of only two living beings who sees that Wilbur is a special animal as she raises him, the runt of the litter, into a terrific and radiant pig.  The bonus features include audio commentaries by directorGary Winick, as well as with producer Jordan Kerner and visual efefcts supervisor John Andrew Berton, jr; deleted scenes, and features on how the film was made. GO BEHIND THE SCENES 
SPACE BUDDIES
From Disney comes this latest adventures of the 'Air Buds' . They are back in an all new film that takes them where no Buddy has gone before - the moon! With the help of some stellar new friends, the out-of-this-world adventure is one small step for dog, one giant leap for dogkind. Moving at warp speed, dodging asteroids and more, the buddies and their two new friends, Spudnick and Gravity, must summon their courage and ingenuity to launch plans for a moon landing and a rocketing trip back home. Overflowing with intergalactic action and heart, Space Buddies is an amazing tale of teamwork and loyalty that celebrates the journey of life and the friendship made along the way.  Bonus Features: Buddy Bloopers, music videos, Buddy facts, Buddy's guide to space travel
SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES
*****  Absolute magic and pure enchantment; an imaginative journey filled with spectacular wonder, thrilling adventure, visual splendour and captivating human drama. If ever you wanted to believe, this exciting and well crafted masterpiece will ignite the child within. From the beloved best-selling series of books comes an exquisite fantasy adventure for the child in all of us. Peculiar things start to happen the moment the Grace family (Jared, his twin brother Simon, sister Mallory and their mom) leave New York and move into the secluded old house owned by their great, great uncle Arthur Spiderwick. The bonus features includes featurettes on the world of Spiderwick. Go behind the scenes



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