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WHAT’S OUT THIS MONTH? This month offers an eclectic mix of films and television - from classic British comedy to Oscar-nominated drama, apocalyptic sci-fi, and chilling found footage horror. Words Glenn Cochrane

EDITOR’S PICK BOTTOM: THE COMPLETE SERIES MADMAN RELEASE DATE: Jun 4 GENRE: TV Comedy FORMATS: DVD Although this section typically focuses on the latest contemporary home entertainment releases, we couldn't resist spotlighting Madman’s new release of the classic BBC series Bottom - bringing all three seasons together in one must-have collection. Starring the late, great Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson, the series is a masterclass in lowbrow physical comedy, packed with ultraviolent sight gags, puerile setups, and a relentless barrage of belly laughs. Following the pitiful lives of Richie and Eddie - two hopeless misfits scraping by in a grim Hammersmith flat - the show delivers a chaotic mix of tawdry antics and hair-brained schemes. Often seen as a spiritual

CODENAME: ALARUM AID RELEASE DATE: Jun 4 GENRE: Action FORMAT: DVD From the director of The Astronaut Farmer and Terror on the Prairie comes this fast paced action spy thriller starring Scott Eastwood and Sylvester Stallone. Joe and

REBIRTH: HOME SWEET HOME DEFIANT! RELEASE DATE: Jun 4 GENRE: Sci-f i FORMAT: DVD Big monsters, huge effects, and non-stop action drive this epic fantasy based on the hit game Home Sweet Home . William Moseley stars as a cop who opens a portal to another

Lara, off-the-grid agents, find their quiet retreat at a winter resort shattered when members of the old guard suspect they’ve joined an elite team of rogue spies, known as Alarum.

realm and must stop the Gates of Hell from unleashing the apocalypse. This is a big concept movie with guaranteed bang for buck value!

DOCTOR WHO: THE SAVAGES MADMAN RELEASE DATE: Jun 4 GENRE: TV sci-fi FORMAT: BD, DVD First broadcast in four parts in 1966, Doctor Who: The Savages sees the Doctor, Steven, and Dodo arrive on an unnamed planet where the seemingly advanced Elders drain the life

WHITEOUT EAGLE RELEASE DATE: Jun 4 GENRE: Action/adventure FORMAT: DVD After a violent raid, expat Henry is kidnapped and forced into a remote Russian labour camp. Saved from abuse by fellow inmates Kurt and Anthony, he helps plan a daring

force of the Savages. This story marks the final appearance of series regular Peter Purves as Steven. This release features all episodes animated in colour and black and white, plus extras.

escape. Chaos erupts, and the survivors must endure deadly terrain and brutal challenges in a desperate bid for freedom. A must for anyone who loves survival movies.

INHERITANCE ROADSHOW RELEASE DATE: Jun 4 GENRE: Thriller FORMAT: DVD

I’M STILL HERE AID RELEASE DATE: Jun 18 GENRE: World cinema FORMAT: DVD Set in Brazil in 1971, this powerful true story follows Eunice Paiva, a mother of five, as she rebuilds her life after a brutal act by the military regime. Based on Marcelo

From the director of Limitless and Voyagers , Inheritance follows Maya, a young woman who discovers that her late father was a spy. Thrust into a global conspiracy, she becomes a target and must unlock his secrets while mastering his skills. A gripping espionage thriller packed with twists, action, and international intrigue.

Rubens Paiva's memoir, the film earned Fernanda Torres an Oscar nomination and reveals a vital chapter of Brazil’s hidden history.

THE PENGUIN LESSONS MADMAN RELEASE DATE: Jun 4 GENRE: Comedy FORMAT: DVD Based on Tom Michell’s best-selling memoir, The Penguin Lessons follows a young English teacher in 1970s Argentina who saves a penguin from an oil spill. Their unusual

THE CREEP TAPES: SEASON ONE MADMAN RELEASE DATE: Jun 18 GENRE: TV horror FORMAT: BD, DVD From the creators of Creep 1 & 2 , Patrick Brice and Mark Duplass bring their chilling found footage horror to TV. A serial killer lures videographers with fake job offers,

successor to the cult classic The Young Ones, Bottom remains essential viewing for fans of anarchic British comedy.

bond sparks joy, mischief, and meaningful life lessons in this uplifting true story about kindness, friendship, and the transformative power of small acts. Starring Steve Coogan and Jonathan Pryce.

only to reveal deadly intentions. Tense, unsettling, and deeply disturbing - this is must-watch horror for genre fans that's not for the faint-hearted.

Coming in JULY July is packed with major releases, led by the standout hit Sinners , the blockbuster A Minecraft Movie , and the quirky action-comedy Novocaine No Pain . Also on the radar: Alto Knights , Dogman , The Monkey, Looney Tunes: The Day The Earth Blew Up, and Until Dawn , among others.

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