Uc suitable for all but especially children under five. Examples include Tweenies, Pingu and Teletubbies.U stands for 'Universal', meaning the film, video or DVD is suitable for anyone. Examples include Nanny McPhee and Madagascar.PG stands for 'Parental Guidance', which means that some parts of the film might not be ideal for younger children... Parents ought to think carefully before taking them! Recent examples are Bewitched and Chronicles of Narnia.12A is only for films released at the cinema. It tells parents that the film is best suited for those aged 12 and above. Parents can take along under-12s if they choose, so long as they accompany them. Example: King Kong 12 is now only ever seen on videos and DVDs. As with the 12A, it tells parents that the content is best suited for those aged 12 and above. Recent examples, all of which were also certified 12A for cinema, include Batman Begins and Hitch. 15 tells us that the film, video or DVD is really only suitable for those aged 15 or above. Only people aged 15 or older are allowed to view a 15-rated film at the cinema.18 tells us that the film, video or DVD is only suitable for adults (people aged eighteen or more). Only adults are allowed to view an 18-rated film at the cinema.


Just Out

Death Note - The Last Name   (4/7/2008)
With the power of the Death Note apparently increasing, Light joins the task force searching for Kira in an effort to avert suspicion from himself - and get rid of L.



Kung Fu Panda   (4/7/2008)
Po the lazy panda is amazed when he is selected as his village's Dragon Warrior. He has to become a Kung Fu Master to save the Valley of Peace from a villainous snow leopard, Tai Lung.



My Winnipeg   (4/7/2008)
A documentary feature with dramatic vignettes in which the film-maker recounts the history of his Canadian hometown and of his family, exploring his personal relationship to both.



Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na   (4/7/2008)
Jai and Aditi have been friends since they were young and plan to find each other a suitable spouse. As they eliminate potential suitors, they realise that they only have eyes for each other.



Hancock   (2/7/2008)
A hard-living superhero who has fallen out of favour with the public enters into a questionable relationship with the wife of the public relations professional who's trying to repair his image.



Peur(s) Du Noir - Fear(s) Of The Dark   (1/7/2008)
Six graphic artists and cartoonists breath life into their nightmares, intertwining stories to create a stark parable in which deep human phobias are explored, particularly that most common of fears - the dark.



The Forbidden Kingdom   (1/7/2008)
A discovery made by a Kung Fu obsessed American teen sends him on an adventure to China, where he joins up with a band of martial arts warriors in order to free the imprisoned Monkey King.



Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic   (27/6/2008)
A wealthy young industrialist accidentally kills a married couple in a traffic accident and has to adopt the deceased couple's four young children. An angel comes to his aid.



The Chronicles Of Narnia - Prince Caspian   (26/6/2008)
Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy are pulled back to Narnia by Susan's magic horn. They find that hundreds of years have passed, and Narnia is now ruled by the bloodthirsty General Miraz, uncle to the true heir, Prince Caspian, now in exile.



The Sleeping Beauty   (20/6/2008)
A filmed on-stage ballet of the fairy story in which a young girl is tricked into eternal sleep by a wicked witch.  One day Prince Charming arrives at her enchanted castle to awaken her with his magical kiss.  




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