Out this week
There's some amazing music and films out this week.
For starters, Quentin Tarantino's latest stroke of genius, the Oscar winning Django Unchained is out on DVD, Blu-Ray, and Steelbook. It's a brilliant and brutal revenge Western, with memorable performances from all involved. A real must see and with a fantastic CD soundtrack, as you'd expect, though be warned this 18-rated title contains graphic scenes of violence and strong language.
To celebrate the release we've got exclusive footage, offers, and we're joining in with a Tweetalong with our friends at IGNUK. Check out our special Django Unchained page for details.
Continuing the "bloody" theme, True Blood: Season 5 is out on DVD and Blu-Ray, and it's also available as part of a seasons 1-5 collection. Created and produced by Alan Ball, the storylines are based on the Southern Vampires Mysteries novels by Charlaine Harris, telling of the co-existence of vampires and humans.
The big music news, of course, is the hugely anticipated new studio album from Daft Punk: Random Access Memories. Fresh from the acclaimed no.1 single Get Lucky which was co-written by and features Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers, the French House and Electronic Duo have had their fans and media alike purring with anticipation for weeks. This is their first album in eight years, so make sure you get your copy.
From the different end of the musical spectrum is Jamie Cullum with his new album Momentum. This is his sixth album, and he has been much more experirmential, using DIY home demos, iPhone apps, charity shop keyboards, and cassette recorders through the song writing process. Sounds good to us.
The massive hit from director Quentin Tarantino, this stars Jamie Foxx as the eponymous hero, with a stunning performance by Leonardo DiCaprio as the racist and brutal Calvin Candie.
We've got a whole host of extras, videos, and special offers for you, so head over to our Django Unchained page to have a look.
This week sees the hugely-anticipated release of, Random Access Memories, the new studio album from Daft Punk. After the success of their acclaimed no.1 single, Get Lucky, featuring and co-written by Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers, the House and Electronic duo have had their fans and media alike purring with excitement in recent weeks. This new album, their first in eight years, is likely to prove the biggest-seller of 2013, so why not get yourself a copy as soon as you can.
Based on the Victor Hugo classic, the film tells the epic story of Jean Valjean, an ex-convict who breaks his parole but eventually finds redemption as a successful factory owner and as the mayor of a small provincial French town. Valjean agrees to take care of Cosette, the illegitimate daughter of the dying Fantine - a former employee who has been wronged, but as a fugitive he must also evade the close attentions of his arch-nemesis - police inspector Javert, who will always see him as Prisoner 24601. The plot is set against the backdrop of political turmoil of the French Revolution and is given dramatic yet deeply moving expression by some wonderful vocal performances and a repertoire of songs that is now rightly regarded as being little short of iconic.
Also, while stocks last, if you purchase the film at HMV stores, the deluxe CD version of the soundtrack can be yours for just £9.99 (normally £13.99).
