FATHER’S DAY 2010

FATHER’S DAY 2010

a) Car nut / Top Gear disciple.
b) Sucker for sci-fi action and whodunit thrillers.
c) Bleary-eyed World Cup watcher.
d) Sunday driver/sightseer.
e) Cigar-chomping super comedian.
f) Best friend of man’s best friend.

Well what a coincidence. It turns out Madman has the exact DVD to suit his needs this Father’s Day!

JAMES MAY’S TRIPLE PACK (20th CENTURY / BIG IDEAS / TOY STORIES)

Join TOP GEAR’s very own James May as he explores feats of invention, engineering and technology across these three essential series – collected for the first time in this limited edition triple-pack. From the 20th Century’s most life-changing inventions to the future of artificial intelligence, and engineering feats only May could think of – like building an entire house out of Lego!

Release Date: 11th August, 2010

ENGINEERING CONNECTIONS – SERIES 1

The Hamster sets out on a quest to find the engineering connections behind the world’s most advanced structures. In series 1 Richard looks into the A380 Airbus, the Keck Observatory, the Troll A gas platform and the Taipei 101 Tower.

Release Date: Available Now

ENGINEERING CONNECTIONS – SERIES 2

In series 2 the intrepid Richard climbs to the top of Sydney Opera House, stands on the summit of the world’s tallest road bridge, closes the roof on Wembley Stadium – and reveals the secrets behind these and other modern day superstructures.

Release Date: Available Now

LOVE THE BEAST – SPECIAL LIMITED EDITION TIN

Join Eric Bana as he explores the meaning of a 25-year-long relationship with his first car, “The Beast”, and ultimately the importance of the bonds that form through a common passion. Filmed over 2 years, we follow Eric on an – unexpectedly – emotional journey from inside the race car to the surreal world of the red carpet as Eric considers the importance of family, friends and what it means to keep your dreams alive. LOVE THE BEAST is as full of heart and the defining moments in life as it is about driving fast… really fast.

This very special version of LOVE THE BEAST comes with limited edition ‘fuel tin’ packaging, plus 2 discs with a heap of extras including a new audio commentary with director/producer Eric Bana and producers Matt and Peter Hill.

Release Date: 11th August, 2010

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC – BRITAIN’S GREATEST MACHINES – SERIES 1

In this brilliant new series, Chris Barrie seeks out the great British machines that have changed people’s lives and helped shaped Britain as we know it today. Chris tells the stories of these mechanical icons with passion, wit and a great deal of expertise. Tackling the subject one decade at a time, Chris puts the engineering achievements of each era into the context of the bigger picture of British history. Episodes include 1930s, 1950s, 1960s and 1980s.

Release Date: 18th August, 2010

THE FIFTH ELEMENT

Set in the 23rd century, Luc Besson’s THE FIFTH ELEMENT takes us to a world vastly different from that which we know today.

For Marine turned cab driver, Korben Dallas (Bruce Willis), life has become tediously repetitive. But all that changes the minute the beautiful Leeloo (Milla Jovovich), falls through the roof of his cab and unknowingly drags him into a quest to save the Earth from a catastrophic event, orchestrated by an evil alien force in league with Zorg (Gary Oldman). In the ultimate battle of good versus evil, only Korben and Leeloo control the key to humanity’s survival, but the clock is ticking…

Release Date: 18th August, 2010

THE KILLING

This internationally acclaimed thriller has had SBS viewers and critics alike glued to their seats. Drawing comparisons to everything from TWIN PEAKS, THE EAGLE and THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO – this is must see TV for anyone with an interest in mature, well-crafted crime-based shows.

Due to overwhelming demand, we will be releasing the second volume of THE KILLING (featuring the final 10 episodes of Season 1), in August 2010.

Release Date: Vol. 1 – Available Now / Vol. 2 – August, 2010

2010 FIFA WORLD CUP – THE FINAL

Madman and SBS DVD are the official home for all your World Cup
DVD needs.

Get the best seat in the stadium! Here is the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final from start to finish including the presentations. All the action, all the football – an unforgettable piece of history for every fan of the greatest game of all.

Release Date: August 4th, 2010

2010 FIFA WORLD CUP – HIGHLIGHTS

Did dad doze off in the wee hours? Did he miss a once in a lifetime goal whilst making a cuppa? Did he cackle with pleasure as a rival player was carded? Well now he can re-live all the best highlights again and again from the world’s most exciting game with this official release!

Also available in time for Father’s Day – 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP – NEW ZEALAND, 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP – THE SOCCEROOS, 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP – BEST GOALS, BEST SAVES, TOP PLAYERS.

Release Date: August 25th, 2010

BRITAIN’S BEST DRIVES – WITH RICHARD WILSON

Join popular comedy actor, Richard Wilson (ONE FOOT IN THE GRAVE), as he steers six classic cars around the twists and turns of Britain’s
best drives.

In the 1950s driving was largely a pastime, with a Sunday drive often the highlight of the week. The joy of the open road has worn off for most of us in the 21st century, with driving now a chore rather than a pleasure. Following routes from guidebooks of the era, Richard Wilson takes a tour of Britain’s most scenic areas, discovering how each route has changed over the years.

Release Date: August 11th, 2010

THE 2000 YEAR OLD MAN – THE COMPLETE HISTORY

In 1960, legendary comedians Mel Brooks & Carl Reiner released a comedy album, THE 2000 YEAR OLD MAN. This hilarious routine, with Reiner asking the ‘elderly’ Brooks about his long life & moments in history, won international acclaim, leading to 5 hit albums right up to the year 2000.

Collected for the first time, and for the 50th anniversary of the routine itself, this 4-disc set includes the complete history of the Grammy winning comedy classic across 3 hilarious CD albums, and a special DVD of rare material including a brand new interview with Brooks
and Reiner.

Release Date: August 11th, 2010

MCHALE’S NAVY MOVIE DOUBLE PACK

Set sail for classic laughs as the PT-73 crew hit the big screen for two slapstick adventures on DVD for the first time!

In McHALE’S NAVY – THE MOVIE, the ever-scheming McHale and his men find themselves in serious debt when running a betting syndicate. Stumbling upon a famous racehorse, the crew disguise the champion and enter him in a race to win the money they need.

In the 1965 sequel, McHALE’S NAVY JOINS THE AIR FORCE, Parker is mistaken as an Air Force officer, with Binghamton forced to go along as he bumbles his way from lieutenant, to captain, to major, to national hero as the zany event concludes.

Release Date: August 11th, 2010

MARTIN CLUNES – A MAN AND HIS DOGS

Martin Clunes (DOC MARTIN / MEN BEHAVING BADLY) takes a wry and witty look at why we are prepared to take the risk of sharing our homes with dogs who are genetically still 99.8 per cent like wolves. This epic, dramatic and sometimes surreal journey takes Martin to Africa, Australia and America to find the surviving wild ancestors of pampered pets like his own beloved dogs,and seeks to answer the question, did we choose dogs, or did they choose us?

Release Date: August 11th, 2010