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SCI FI: PANDORUM

HURTLING through space, Bower and Payton emerge disorientated from a deep sleep and discover they have no memories of who, or where they are. As they hear creaks and rumblings from the belly of their spaceship they realise they are not alone and become hunted by a blood-thirsty pack of aliens. A pulsating race against time for the survival of all mankind ensues. Starring Dennis Quaid and Ben Foster, Pandorum is a terrifying adventure of two astronauts stranded on a spacecraft. Extras include a behind the scenes featurette, The World of Elysium, an audio commentary with director Christian Alvart and producer Jeremy Bolt and deleted and alternative scenes. Don't fear the end of the world... fear what happens next.

Pandorum (15) is released on DVD (17.99) and Blu-ray (24.99) on Monday

SPORTY: MORE THAN A GAME

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NOMINATED for Best Documentary at last year's Independent Spirit Awards, this critically-acclaimed film is an inspiring rags-to-riches documentary charting the incredible real-life story of basketball superstar LeBron 'King' James. Five young talented basketball players from Akron, Ohio (LeBron James, Dru Joyce, Romeo Travis, Sian Cotton and Willie McGee aka The Akron Fab Five) star in this remarkable true-life coming of age story about uncommon friendship in the face of unprecedented fame. NBA hero LeBron James leads them on an improbable nine-year journey from a decrepit inner-city gym to the doorstep of a national high school championship until his unparalleled talent explodes into worldwide celebrity and threatens to destroy everything they've set out to achieve together.

More Than A Game (12) is released on DVD (12.99) on Monday

ADVENTURE: THE PRINCE & ME 4

ONE year after their own royal wedding, the beautiful King and Queen of Denmark – Prince Edvard (Chris Geere) and Dr Paige Morgan (Kam Heskin) – receive an invitation to the wedding of Princess Myra, the only daughter of King Saryu of Sangyoon. They set off for distant Asia, not realising they are about to have the adventure of their lives. Upon arrival, Paige discovers the young Princess Myra is unhappy with her arranged marriage orchestrated by her father and is secretly in love with a young elephant handler named Alu. Accompanied by Soren (Jonathan Firth), their royal valet, the couple ends up forging rivers, scaling mountains, and encountering wild animals of every stripe. Will they be successful and manage to convince King Saryu that Myra should be allowed to marry for love?

The Prince And Me 4: The Elephant Adventure (PG) is released on DVD (12.99) on Monday

SIXTIES: THE AVENGERS – THE COMPLETE SERIES 3

THE seminal TV series The Avengers was at the height of its popularity when Patrick Macnee starred as John Steed and Honor Blackman as Dr Cathy Gale. The Gale era also saw Steed transformed from a trenchcoat wearing run of the mill agent into a stereotypical English gentleman in Savile Row suit, bowler hat and with umbrella, though his attire concealed all manner of tricks and gadgets. Gale, on the other hand, was clad in black leather with high-heeled 'kinky boots', an outfit necessary for her high-kicking fighting style. With the release of the fully restored Series 3 in this seven disc boxset, relive the outrageous wardrobes, lavish sets and highly imaginative stories of life as a secret agent in 1960s Britain.

The Avengers: The Complete Series 3 (PG) is released on DVD (59.99) on Monday

ROMCOM: COUPLES RETREAT

STELLAR comedy performances come courtesy of Vince Vaughan, Jon Favreau, Kristen Bell, Jason Bateman, Faizon Love, Malin Akerman, Kristen Davis and Kali Hawk, who star as four Midwestern couples embarking on the trip of a lifetime to Eden, a luxury love island specialising in relationship therapy. While one of the couples, Jason (Bateman) and Cynthia (Bell) are there to work on their marriage, the other three set out to jet-ski, enjoy the spa and have some fun in the sun. However, they soon discover that participation in the resort's unconventional couples therapy is anything but optional. Suddenly, their discount group-rate vacation comes at a price. Welcome to Problem Island.

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Couples Retreat (15) is now available on DVD (19.99) and Blu-ray (24.99)

COSTUME: MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS

ORIGINALLY released in 1971, this lavish Tudor power play tells the story of Queen Mary, the last Catholic ruler of Scotland who faces religious prejudice, from the Protestant community and, in particular, her half-brother James Stuart, leader of the Protestant faction. Nominated for five Oscars this outstanding costume drama stars Vanessa Redgrave in the title role and Glenda Jackson as Queen Elizabeth I, along with a stellar cast, including Ian Holm, Trevor Howard, Patrick McGoohan and Timothy Dalton. It also boasts a score by John Barry.

Mary Queen Of Scots (12) is now available on DVD (15.99)

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The Guide has teamed up with Lions Gate, Optimum, Icon, Second Sight and Universal Pictures to give you the chance to add to your home entertainment collection. To enter the draw to win, simply e-mail your name, age and address to theguide@ edinburghnews.com with the TITLE of the DVD you would like to win in the subject line. Entries with more than one title in the subject line will be disregarded. Entries to be received by midnight Sunday. Usual Johnston Press rules apply.