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14/08/2025

John's Not Mad : Now a major new film production from Studio Canal comes "I Swear", the powerful new biopic of Scottish Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson.

Before the world knew his name, the nation was gripped by one of the most talked-about documentaries in BBC history — John’s Not Mad.

This groundbreaking and unforgettable QED programme follows 15-year-old John from Galashiels as he lives with the most severe form of Tourette’s Syndrome. Raw, moving and inspiring, it reveals how John, his family and his community faced the challenges of his extreme condition head-on.

Frequently cited as the most requested and infamous QED film of all time, John’s Not Mad is presented here with footage from the 2002 follow-up The Boy Can’t Help It, where a 31-year-old John reflects on the profound impact the original documentary had on his life.



Out now - Link below.

Now a major new film production from Studio Canal comes "I Swear", the powerful new biopic of Scottish Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson. Before the world knew his name, the nation was gripped by one of the most talked-about documentaries in BBC history — John’s Not Mad. This groundbreaking ...

13/08/2025

Dark Star 4K – This one’s taken a tiny detour around the stars, but for all the right reasons. We decided to regrade the transfer, and we can now say it looks fantastic. We’re busy pulling together all the elements for our exclusive online edition, and it’s shaping up to be something special.

Release date TBC - UK only

Pre-order link to the Fabulous Films exclusive edition only available through our online store. https://fabulousfilms.com/products/dark-star-1?variant=50670186430805

01/07/2025

Miami Vice: Crockett & Tubbs. Fast cars. Synth beats. Endless style. Miami Vice is back — the complete original series now available on Blu-ray from Fabulous Films. Five seasons of pure pastel power.

The complete collection out now!

The pulse and the rhythm of a glamorous resort is juxtaposed against the steamy haunts of the drug underworld in this groundbreaking action series now fully restored and in high definition on Blu-ray. Two cops from different backgrounds - street-smart New Yorker ‘Rico Tubbs’ (Philip Michael Thom...

09/05/2025

This definitive 4K restoration has been expertly restored from the original 35mm film reels, bringing John Carpenter’s cult sci-fi classic to stunning ultra-high definition. The soundtrack has been digitally enhanced and fully restored in Dolby Digital 5.1, ensuring the most immersive viewing experience yet.

From John Carpenter (Halloween, The Thing) and Dan O’Bannon (Alien, Total Recall) comes this brilliantly clever and darkly funny parody of 2001: A Space Odyssey. Dark Star follows a dysfunctional intergalactic mission where four bored astronauts are assigned to destroy unstable planets—but end up filling their time with sun-lamp tanning, playing with a mischievously plastic-looking alien mascot, and conversing with their ship’s increasingly erratic AI. As the mission unravels, a rogue "smart bomb" gains self-awareness and starts questioning its existence, believing itself to be a god. With catastrophe looming, only one crew member—an ex-surfer—finds an unorthodox way to return to Earth: riding a piece of debris back home like a cosmic surfboard.

Originally a 72 minute USC student film, Dark Star was expanded into a theatrical release after producer Jack Harris encouraged Carpenter and O’Bannon to add an extra 15 minutes. This special edition includes both versions and is packed with exclusive bonus features that dive deep into the film’s controversial production, groundbreaking special effects, and legacy.

EXTRAS

Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star: A feature-length documentary exploring the making of Dark Star, featuring exclusive interviews with actor Brian Narelle (Lt. Doolittle), cinematographer Doug Knapp, art director Tommy Lee Wallace, visual effects artist Greg Jein, voice artist Cookie Knapp, producer Jack Harris, and USC alumni Jeff Burr. Also includes archival interviews with John Carpenter and the final recorded interview with Dan O’Bannon. (Directed by Daniel Griffith, 2010.)

Sci-fi author Alan Dean Foster discusses Dark Star's impact.

Brian Narelle (Lt. Doolittle) shares behind-the-scenes stories.

Interactive & Archival Content: 3D Guide to the Dark Star Ship Full-Length

Audio Commentary by Super Fan Andrew Gilchrist

Written Introduction by Dan O’Bannon

Trivia & Hidden Easter Eggs

NEW Reproduction of the original press book NEW Commander Powell’s Ship Log

NEW Essay by journalist and author Michael Doyle, from his forthcoming book Bringing Darkness Instead of Light: Conversations with John Carpenter.

NEW reproduction UK quad posters

NEW Reprinted set of 8 Publicity Stills

Online Exclusive : Dark Star Mission patch

Film Versions Included:
Original 72 minute Director’s Cut
Expanded Theatrical Release 84-minutes
Restored Original Film Trailer

*Pre-order content subject to change

Link to Pre-order

This definitive 4K restoration has been expertly restored from the original 35mm film reels, bringing John Carpenter’s cult sci-fi classic to stunning ultra-high definition. The soundtrack has been digitally enhanced and fully restored in Dolby Digital 5.1, ensuring the most immersive viewing expe...

29/04/2025

Peanuts and The Perishers. Cartoon strip show down. Comparing the two strips by Rob Middleton. Link below --

May 7, 2020 Rob Middleton Comparing Peanuts and The Perishers May 7, 2020 Rob Middleton Part of the Peanuts gang. From left to right: Franklin, Lucy, Snoopy, Linus, Charlie Brown, Peppermint Patty, Lucy. The main cast of the Perishers. From left to right: Maisie, Wellington, Boot, Marlon, Baby Grump...

12/04/2025

The raincoat. The cigar. That deceptively bumbling charm. Columbo isn’t just a detective show—it’s the gold standard of the murder mystery genre.

Now, rediscover the brilliance of Peter Falk in this collection of Columbo Movie of the Week classics, meticulously restored and remastered by NBCUniversal from stunning 4K masters. The mystery never looked so good.

Just one more thing… This set includes an exclusive double-sided fold-out poster featuring all-new artwork by acclaimed artist Rich Davies—a perfect tribute to the detective who always had one last question.

Pre-order at www.fabulousfilms.com

25/03/2025

The Perishers first appeared in British culture as a daily comic strip in The Daily Mirror in 1959, written by Maurice Dodd and illustrated by Dennis Collins. In 1979, the beloved strip was brought to the small screen by FilmFair, the animation company behind British classics such as The Wombles and Paddington. The animated series featured Boot the dog, voiced by the fabulous Leonard Rossiter, whose performance perfectly set the tone for the show. Only 20 episodes were ever produced, originally broadcast on the BBC. Now, for the first time, they have been meticulously restored from the original 35mm film elements and are presented from high definition masters for you to enjoy once again.

Pre-order link below.

Join Wellington, Marlon, Maisie, and Baby Grumpling—along with their loyal canine companions, BH and Boot—as they navigate the wonders and challenges of childhood. Together, they embark on exciting adventures in their neighbourhood, experiencing lifeʻs ups and downs with humour and heart. The P...

23/03/2025

UK online store now open! First 30 days free shipping on everything. Offer expires April 30th 2025. www.fabulousfilms.com

23/01/2025

From the creators of Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal. Jim Henson's The Storyteller is one of the finest children's shows ever made.

This complete collection comprises of all 9 episodes of the original Storyteller series. Featuring both human actors and creations from Jim Henson's Creature Shop, in this clever retelling of classic folk tales, fables and legends such as The Three Ravens and The Heartless Giant. The series stars Academy Award nominee John Hurt (1981, Best Actor, The Elephant Man) in the title roles. Aided by his cynical dog, Hurt narrates fascinating tales that combine humour, intrigue and magic. Academy-Award winning writer/director Anthony Minghella (1997, Best Director, The English Patient) wrote the screenplay for all these fabulous stories. Featuring a stellar cast that includes Miranda Richardson, Jane Horrocks, Sean Bean, Jonathan Pryce, Brenda Blethyn, Jennifer Saunders, Joely Richardson and Dawn French.
Also included in this set is The Storyteller, Greek Myths. This imaginative series of 4 episodes, features both human actors and creations again from Jim Henson's Creature Shop in the retelling of classic Greek mythology including Daedalus and Icarus, Orpheus and Eurydice, Perseus and Gorgon, and Theseus and the Minotaur. The series features another stellar cast including Michael Gambon, Derek Jacobi, Pat Roach and Art Malik.

This complete collection comprises of all 9 episodes of the original Storyteller series. Featuring both human actors and creations from Jim Henson's Creature Shop, in this clever retelling of classic folk tales, fables and legends such as The Three Ravens and The Heartless Giant. The series stars Ac...

20/01/2025

Here's one you might have missed! 🐺

The Wolfman stars Benicio Del Toro as Lawrence Talbot, a haunted nobleman who returns to his family estate after his brother's fiancée, Gwen Conliffe (Emily Blunt), begs him to help find her love.Reunited with his estranged father (Anthony Hopkins), Talbot sets out to find his brother... and discovers that a beast with an insatiable bloodlust has been killing villagers, and that a suspicious Scotland Yard inspector named Aberline (Hugo Weaving) has come to investigate. But as he hunts for the nightmarish beast, Talbot discovers a horrifying destiny for himself.

This edition includes 2 versions of the film, the original theatrical version and an extended cut featuring 17 minutes of additional footage.🐺

16/01/2025

Paddington! Out now. Thanks for the review. Jamie Dyer

05/12/2024

Sundance Film Festival Documentary Winner and now a major new Netflix series. SENNA is the true story of Brazilian motor-racing legend, Ayrton Senna, whom many believe was the greatest driver who ever lived. Spanning Senna’s titanic Formula One career, the film charts his physical and spiritual journey, both on track and off; his quest for perfection and his ultimate transformation from a supremely gifted novice, who exploded into F1 in 1984, to myth after the tragic events of Imola in 1994.Made with the full co-operation of the Senna family and Formula One Management, SENNA is the first official documentary feature about his life, featuring astounding archive material, much of which is previously unseen.

Two disc set includes two version:
Original 106 mins approx
Extended 162 mins approx

EXTRAS:
Filmmaker Commentary featuring Director Asif Kapadia, Writer Manish Pandey and Producer James Gay-Rees • Home Videos • Interviews • The Greatest Victory of All • "Lost" Radio Interview with Gerald Donaldson • Trailers

OUT NOW on Blu-ray and DVD.

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