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Blaze (2022): A powerful, imaginative Australian drama from Archibald–winning artist Del Kathryn Barton about a twelve–year–old girl conflicted…; DVD $29.95
Annette (2021): A magnificent musical–drama which marks the English language debut of French director Leos Carax (HOLY MOTORS). Adam Driver gives another…; DVD $29.95, $34.95
Lamb (2021): An Icelandic folk horror of haunting, pastoral beauty with Noomi Rapace and Hilmir Snaer Gudnason playing a couple who live on a remote farm with…; DVD $29.95
Pinocchio (2019): A new, live–action imagining of the iconic fairytale that focuses on the authentic roots of the Carlo Collodi story. Shot in stunning Italian…; DVD $29.95
A Discovery of Witches (TV Series) (2018): A romantic thriller series adapted from Deborah Harkness' trilogy of novels that uncovers a secret underworld of vampires, witches and daemons hiding…; DVD $34.95, $34.95, $34.95
Happy as Lazzaro (2018): It's summer at Inviolata, an isolated rural estate, where an extended family of tobacco farmers toil under the rule of a domineering marchesa, and…; DVD $29.95
Judy & Punch (Judy and Punch) (2018): A gorgeously carnivalesque and blackly comic Australian period drama in which the traditional fairy tale of Punch and Judy is turned on its head. The…; DVD $29.95
Mirai (2018): Gorgeous anime from director Mamoru Hosoda (SUMMER WARS, WOLF CHILDREN) where a 4–year–old boy discovers he can travel through time to…; DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95
Mortal Engines (2018): Peter Jackson produced fantasy epic set in a post–apocalyptic future, where cities survive by moving around on giant wheels and devouring…; DVD $19.95
Britannia (TV Series) (2017): A historical fiction series set in 43AD, following the Roman conquest of Britain and it's opposition by the wild warrior women and powerful Druids of…; DVD $34.95, $34.95
Fireworks (Fireworks: Should We See It from the Side or The Bottom?) (2017): Beautifully romantic Japanese anime set during a school summer vacation, based on Shunji Iwai’s 1993 TV series, “Fireworks”. Refreshingly…; DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95
Logan (2017): Passionate, mature X–Men spin–off featuring the surly Wolverine. Withdrawn and noticeably older (but still ass–kicking), Logan…; DVD ~~$20~~ $10
Luke Cage (TV Series) (2016): Marvel series launching black superhero Luke Cage, who tries to rebuild his regular life in Harlem after a sabotaged experiment bestows him super…; Blu-Ray $44.95
Moana (2016): An epic CGI Disney adventure about a Polynesian girl who sets sail on a daring ocean voyage to find a home for her people. Features Kiwi voice…; DVD $24.95
This Beautiful Fantastic (2016): A talented but reclusive girl develops a friendship with her cantankerous neighbour in this contemporary fairy tale set against the backdrop of a…; DVD $29.95
Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015): More Marvel mayhem has the team forced to reassemble after Tony Stark and Bruce Banner awaken a long dormant peacekeeping program.; Blu-Ray $59.95
Cinderella (2015): Dir. Kenneth Branagh re–imagines the classic tale of young Ella who finds herself at the mercy of her cruel stepmother and her daughters, and…; Blu-Ray $29.95, $39.95
Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell (TV Series) (2015): Ripping historical fantasy based on the Susanna Clarke novel, concerns the adventures of two magicians during the Napoleonic wars.; DVD $39.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Beauty And The Beast (2014): Opulent re–telling of the fairytale romance that blossoms between the youngest daughter of a merchant who has fallen on hard times and the…; DVD $29.95
Tale of the Princess Kaguya, The (2013): Studio Ghibli co–founder Takahata directs this beautiful adaptation of a classic Japanese folk tale with a distinctly different flavour to that…; Blu-Ray $39.95
Hobbit, The - An Unexpected Journey (2012): Peter Jackson returns to Middle Earth with this epic first chapter in The Hobbit saga, which follows Bilbo Baggins' quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95 | Blu-Ray ~~$25~~ $18.75
Werewolf Boy, A (2012): One of a kind fantasy in which a teenage girl is sent to the country for her health, where she befriends and attempts to civilize a feral boy she…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Once Upon a Time (TV Series) (2011): A mature, densely layered serial based on popular folklore, set in a fictional seaside town where characters from various fairy tales have been…; Blu-Ray ~~$69.95~~ $29.95, ~~$69.95~~ $29.95, ~~$69.95~~ $44.95, $54.95
Arrietty (The Secret World of Arrietty) (2010): Studio Ghibli's latest animated triumph respectfully borrows from the classic English children's tale of 'The Borrowers', about a family of tiny…; DVD $34.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Cold Souls (2009): A existentialist tragi–comedy in which Paul Giamatti plays himself, a New York actor in crisis, who literally has his soul extracted, only to…; DVD ~~$29.95~~ $22.45
Kings (TV Series) (2009): A bold and enjoyably bizarre drama fantasy series loosely based on the biblical story of King David (played by Chris Egan), but set in a kingdom that…; DVD $29.95
Lovely Bones, The (2009): Peter Jackson’s errant, though wonderfully imagined murder mystery begins with the brutal death of a teenage girl in small town Pennsylvania,…; DVD ~~$14.95~~ $11.20 | Blu-Ray ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Race To Witch Mountain (2009): A flashy but bland reboot of the 1975 Disney film ESCAPE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN that sees Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson play a cab driver who inadvertently…; Blu-Ray $39.95
Vintner's Luck, The (2009): Contentious, opulent NZ–made adaptation of the much–loved Elizabeth Knox novel, ostensibly about the relationship between a guardian…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Ponyo (Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea) (2008): Utterly irresistible, Miyazaki’s latest animated triumph is one for all ages (even toddlers!); a Little Mermaid–inspired adventure of a…; DVD $34.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Bridge to Terabithia (2007): Faithful adaptation of a much–loved young–adult novel, which tells the story of two 10–year–olds creating a fantasy world to…; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25
Tales From Earthsea (Gedo senki) (2006): The animated feature debut from Goro Miyazaki, son of Hayao, based on Ursula K Le Guin's popular 'Earthsea' novels, this is a commendable addition to…; DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
King Kong (2005): Peter Jackson's colossal remake lavishes one of the cinema's greatest legends in 21st century technology and ratchets up the emotional stakes to…; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25
Sin City (2005): A sensational slab of stylized and ultra–violent pulp fiction, adapted from Frank Miller's own notorious 'crime noir' comicbooks, and…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Angels in America (TV Mini Series) (2004): An ambitious, multi–leveled portrait of the fractures, politics and metaphysical crises of 1980s America based on the stageplay by Tony…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Devilman (2004): Clunky live–action manga adaptation saddles a dorky teenager with the fate of mankind, forcing him to adopt the characteristics of a…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Howl's Moving Castle (2004): Yet another miraculous animated odyssey from Hayao Miyazaki, who finds a perfect vehicle in the English fantasy novel by Diana Wynne Jones, about a…; DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
What the Bleep do we Know!? (What the #$*! Do We (K)now!?) (2004): A unique and certainly popular piece of 'New Age intellectualism", this follows the travails of a deaf photographer (Matlin) through life and…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King (2003): Peter Jackson's adaptation of J R R Tolkien's fantasy trilogy of 'Middle Earth' reaches its spectacular climax, drawing the story–threads…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King (Extended Edition) (2003): The final installment in Peter Jackson's epic adaptation of JRR Tolkien's fantasy classic. This version includes an extra 45 minutes of footage.; DVD ~~$35~~ $26.25
Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers (2002): Peter Jackson’s mammoth adaptation of J R R Tolkien’s fantasy classic continues in grand fashion, with increased visual panache and…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers (Extended Edition) (2002): Peter Jackson’s mammoth adaptation of J R R Tolkien’s fantasy classic continues in grand fashion, with increased visual panache and dramatic…; DVD ~~$35~~ $26.25
Spirited Away (2002): Animation visionary Hayao Miyazaki gets to fully unlock his boundless imagination through the otherworldly adventures of an innocent young girl that…; DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Amelie (2001): A charming romantic comedy stamped with the purely cinematic style of dir. Jean–Pierre Juenet, who here remixes intricate set pieces, editing…; DVD $14.95
Donnie Darko (2001): Admired by critics and an ardent fanbase for its originality and eclecticism, this quirky teen fantasy is arguably a slick patchwork of other movie…; DVD $19.95 | Blu-Ray $24.95
Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring (2001): Monumental fantasy–epic and filmmaking accomplishment for local–boy–made–good Peter Jackson, transmutes the first part of J R…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring (Extended Edition) (2001): Monumental fantasy–epic and filmmaking accomplishment for local–boy–made–good Peter Jackson, transmutes the first part of J R…; DVD ~~$39.95~~ $20
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, The Return of the King) (2001-2003): A set of all three parts of Peter Jackson's monumental adapation of JRR Tolkien's fantasy epic, in their original cinema release versions: The…; DVD ~~$35~~ $26.25 | Blu-Ray ~~$59.95~~ $45
What Dreams May Come (1998): Visually extravagant dive into the afterlife, courtesy of New Zealander Vincent Ward, applying his classically–educated eye to a…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Fifth Element, The (1997): Whether you think it's a gorgeous sci–fi masterpiece or narcissistic fluff, French director Luc 'Nikita' Besson's multi–million dollar…; DVD $14.95 | Blu-Ray $19.95
Borrowers, The (TV Series) (1993): First–class BBC serial about a family that live under the floorboards and 'borrow' everything they need from the 'giant' family who reside in…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Bride With White Hair 2, The (Bai fa mo nu zhuan II) (1993): Above–average sequel to the martial arts blockbuster continuing on directly from its cliffhanger ending, with the viciously insane Lin, now…; DVD $19.95
Are You Afraid of the Dark? (TV Series) (1991): 13 episodes of the first season of this 90's Nickelodeon show following the escapades of the "Midnight Society", a group of teen horror aficionados.; DVD $29.95, $29.95
Ghostbusters 2 (1989): A cash–in for sure, but as much fun as the original, with the paranormal pests here thriving on all the "bad vibes" of grumpy Manhattanites.…; Blu-Ray $19.95
Kiki's Delivery Service (1989): A magical animation from the masterful Japanese dir. Miyazaki, which delivers a contemporary fairytale with strong characters, rich visuals and a…; DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95, $39.95
Chronicles of Narnia - Collector's Edition (The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, Prince Caspian, Voyage of the Dawn Treader, The Silver Chair) (1988-1990): The complete set of BBC adaptations of CS Lewis' classic books.; DVD ~~$59.95~~ $40
Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe (1988): Fine BBC production of the C.S. Lewis fantasy tale. This first part of the saga sees Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy travel through the wardrobe into…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
My Neighbour Totoro (Tonari no Totoro) (1988): Dir. Miyazaki’s first huge hit in Japan is a model family film: realistic characters responding to realistic crises in a realistic way, though…; DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Willow (1988): Val Kilmer and Joanne Whalley–Kilmer employ swords against sorcery to protect a young baby from the powers of evil. A…; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25
Castle in the Sky (Laputa) (1986): A triumph of craft and narrative sophistication, this is an epic, supremely imaginative feature from master animator/storyteller Miyazaki that will…; DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Dreamchild (1985): The real–life Alice who inspired Lewis Carroll's stories, reflects upon her life and offers some insight into his eccentric and fantasiacal…; Poster (F) $9.95
Ladyhawke (1985): Enjoyable sword–and–sorcery yarn filmed in the Dolomites pits Matthew Broderick as a Medieval tyke who must unlock the evil spell cast on…; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25
Company of Wolves (1984): This modest, dream–like horror fantasy was liked so much by author Anne Rice, it led to the Irish director calling the shots on INTERVIEW WITH…; DVD $24.95
Highway to Heaven (TV Series) (1984): Feelgood, down–to–earth fantasy series for the whole family, starring Michael Landon (Little House on the Prairie) as a "probational"…; DVD ~~$59.95~~ $30, $49.95, $59.95, $59.95
Time Bandits (1980): John Cleese, Sean Connery, Shelley Duvall and others star in this breathlessly inventive fantasy in which a young boy journeys through history to…; Blu-Ray $34.95
Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger (1977): The last of Ray Harryhausen's 'Sinbad' series and probably the weakest as hero sails to break a spell that has turned a prince into a baboon. Some…; DVD $39.95 | Blu-Ray $19.95, $49.95
Star Wars Trilogy, The (Star Wars, Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi) (1977-1983): George Lucas' original trilogy of sci–fi blockbusters, presented in their extended, remastered versions.; DVD ~~$29.95~~ $22.45
Wonder Woman, The New Adventures of (TV Series) (1977-1979): Charles Moulon’s 1940s comic strip updated to the feminist 70s, his superheroine fighting terrorist and subversive elements for undercover…; DVD ~~$30~~ $22.50
Golden Voyage of Sinbad, The (1973): Arabian Nightish saga with Tom Baker (Dr Who) as Sinbad's adversary. The swordplay of a six–armed statue is but one of the Harryhausen FX…; DVD $39.95 | Blu-Ray $19.95, $49.95
Jason and the Argonauts (1963): Masterpiece of fantasy based on Greek mythology features the best stop–motion animation work from Ray Harryhausen. The skeleton…; Blu-Ray $24.95
Seventh Voyage of Sinbad (1958): In his first and most engaging adventure, Sinbad convincingly duels the Cyclops, a dragon and a hyperactive skeleton without any computer assistance,…; DVD $39.95 | Blu-Ray $49.95
Ray Harryhausen: Special Edition Collection (1955-1977): It Came From Beneath The Sea Earth Vs. The Flying Saucers The 3 Worlds of Gulliver Mysterious Island Jason and the Argonauts The 7th Voyage of…; DVD $79.95 | Blu-Ray $119.95
Fantasia (1940): Glorious Disney musical fantasy set to a rousing classical score. Highlights include Mickey Mouse as the Sorcerer's apprentice and the hippos and…; DVD ~~$29.95~~ $20
Thief of Bagdad, The (1940): Sabu stars in this magical, intoxicating vision of the Arabian Nights, some twenty years before the genre was revived in SINBAD. Romance, tragedy,…; DVD $14.95 | Blu-Ray $19.95
Wizard of Oz, The (1939): The world's best loved film down through and across the generations, and a key cultural icon. MGM pulled out all the stops to realise L. Frank…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Lost Horizon (1937): Wonderful fantasy adventure about five people who find sanctuary in a Tibetan Valley where good health, peace and longevity reign. A haunting and…; Blu-Ray $19.95

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