Akira Kurosawa’s final masterpiece, Ran (released in 1985) is a reworking of Shakespeare’s King Lear, set in feudal Japan.

Ran tells the story of Hidetora Ichimonji (Tatsya Nakadai) an aging warlord who, after spending his life consolidating his empire, decides to abdicate and divide his Kingdom amoungst his three sons Taro (Akira Terao), Jiro (Jinpachi Nezu) and Saburo (Daisuke Ryu).

When Saburo voices concerns about the wisdom of his father’s plan, claiming that treachery within the family will be inevitable, Hidetora mistakes these comments for a threat and when his servant Tango comes to Saburo's defense, he banishes both of them. This allows Taro and Jiro to take the reigns of power unopposed, leading to a brutal and bloody struggle for the absolute power of the warlord.

Majestic in scope, Ran is a profound examination of the folly of war and the crumbling of one family under the weight of betrayal, greed, and the insatiable thirst for power.

Latvian conductor Andris Nelsons leads the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in a performance of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5, featuring renowned pianist Yefim Bronfman. Recorded live at the Lucerne Festival in 2011, the programme also features Rimsky-Korsakov's 'Scheherazade', Chopin's Etude in F Major and Dvorák's Slavonic Dance in A Flat Major.

Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda direct this feature-length spin-off and prequel to the 2010 hit 'Despicable Me'. Throughout history, and before Gru, the Minions have served many a despicable master, including Genghis Khan, Napoleon and Dracula. But having contributed to their masters' downfalls through a series of mishaps, the Minions find themselves living in Antarctica with no one to serve. A number of years pass and it isn't until 1968 that dispirited Minions Kevin, Stuart and Bob (all voiced by Coffin) set off to New York City to attend a villain convention and find themselves a new master. Here they meet the ambitious and dastardly Scarlet Overkill (Sandra Bullock), who, with the help of her husband Herb (Jon Hamm), plans to take over the world...

In post-World War II Venice, Hercule Poirot, now retired and living in self-imposed exile, reluctantly attends a seance at a decaying, haunted palazzo.

When one of the guests is murdered, the former detective is thrust into a sinister world of shadows and secrets.

Harrison Ford returns to the role of the legendary hero archaeologist, Indiana Jones, for this highly anticipated final installment of the iconic franchise – a big, globe-trotting, rip-roaring adventure!

Indiana Jones may be older, but when adventure beckons he once again dons his familiar gear.

A relic from his past risks falling into the wrong hands, and Indy globe-trots across a very different world than the one where he made a name for himself.

1 Academy Award nomination for:
- Best Original Music Score

Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson reunite for this seventh instalment in the 'Fast and Furious' action thriller franchise, directed by James Wan. Having received full pardons for their work in taking down terrorist Owen Shaw (Luke Evans) in the last outing, the group, led by Dominic Torreto (Diesel), are now being targeted by Shaw's ex-special forces brother Deckard (Jason Statham). Left with no choice but to defend themselves, it isn't long before Torreto, Hobbs (Johnson), O'Conner (Walker) and the rest of the gang become embroiled in a feud between international terrorists and the US government. The supporting cast also includes Kurt Russell, Ludacris and Tyrese Gibson with Australian female rapper Iggy Azalea making a cameo appearance.

Coverage of the 2014 New Year's Eve Concert featuring works by, among others, Mozart, Chopin, Dvorák and Brahms. Simon Rattle conducts the Berliner Philharmoniker with soloist Menahem Pressler performing Mozart's 'Piano Concerto in A Major'.

Pierce Brosnan's third outing as Bond sees him come up against another dangerous nemesis - Renard (Robert Carlyle), a power-crazed terrorist intent on taking control of the world's oil supplies. Bond has his work cut out defeating Renard, as the villain has a bullet lodged in his brain which renders him immune to any pain. As his mission grows more perilous Bond also encounters sultry oil heiress Elektra (Sophie Marceau), and nuclear scientist Christmas Jones (Denise Richards).

Gran Turismo is based on the unbelievable true story of a team of unlikely underdogs – a struggling working-class gamer, a failed former racecar driver, and an idealistic motorsport executive. Together, they risk it all to take on the most elite sport in the world.

Gran Turismo is an inspiring, thrilling, and action-packed story that proves that nothing is impossible when you’re fueled from within.

Miles Teller, Jamie Bell, Kate Mara and Michael B. Jordan star in this reimagined story of the team of Marvel's superheroes known as the Fantastic Four. When four young, budding scientists are teleported to an alternate universe by a government project that hopes to learn more about our planet, they awaken realising that their physical forms have changed beyond recognition. Reed Richards (Teller) has gained the ability to stretch his body into unthinkable forms and lengths and is renamed Mister Fantastic, Ben Grimm (Bell) is changed into The Thing with a body of stone giving him indestructible super-strength, Susan Storm (Mara) becomes the Invisible Woman and is able to generate force-fields around herself, and Johnny Storm (Jordan) becomes the Human Torch with the ability to shoot fireballs from his body. Together, they must put their new-found abilities to the test and work as a team to save the Earth from the evil Dr. Doom (Toby Kebbell).

Ethan Hunt and his IMF team embark on their most dangerous mission yet: To track down a terrifying new weapon that threatens all of humanity before it falls into the wrong hands.

With the fate of the world at stake, a deadly race around the globe begins.

Confronted by a mysterious, all-powerful enemy, Ethan is forced to consider that nothing can matter more than his mission - not even the lives of those he cares about most.

2 Academy Award nominations for:
- Best Visual Effects
- Best Sound

Pianist Daniel Barenboim interprets Debussy's first book of preludes in this film which also provides insight into the composer's life through photographs, diary entries, remarks made by his friends and more.

In this breathtaking live-action reimagining of the beloved animated musical classic, a spirited young mermaid must follow her heart.

She makes a deal with an evil sea witch that allows her to experience life on land, but that ultimately puts her life in jeopardy.

Ádám Fischer conducts the La Monnaie Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in this production of Dvorák's opera, recorded in March 2012. Myrtò Papatanasiu performs the title role with the rest of the cast including Pavel Cernoch, Annalena Persson and Willard White.

Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman star in this sinister and gripping mystery-thriller about a pair of homicide detectives who must solve a puzzling series of horrific murders based on the seven deadly sins - Gluttony, Greed, Sloth, Pride, Lust, Envy and Wrath.

Lt. William Somerset, a burnt-out veteran cop, is on the brink of retirement. Forced to train his ambitious and eager replacement, Somerset is teamed with Detective David Mills on an investigation that draws these disparate cops deeper and deeper into the twisted world of a cunning and meticulous criminal.

He is methodical, exacting and grotesquely creative. He is known as John Doe and he is the most vicious serial killer alive, fashioning murders based on the seven deadly sins. As each new victim is discovered, the detectives must combine their collective experiences to track the trail of a killer bent on seeking attrition for society's sins.

Collection of archive vocal performances and documentaries recorded between 1957 and 1998. The footage includes concerti and recitals by composers such as Verdi, Wagner, Brahms and Mozart. Among the performers are Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Gundula Janowitz, Régine Crespin, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Rita Streich and Julia Varady.

In celebration of his 90th birthday pianist Menahem Pressler gives a live performance at the Salle Pleyel in Paris. With Paavo Järvi conducting the Orchestre de Paris, Menahem plays Mozart's Piano Concertos Nos. 23 and 27 and Debussy's 'Clair de Lune'.

Robert De Niro plays a nerd with a mission, a fantasist who is determined to get himself on television, namely the Jerry Langford Show. But when Langford (Jerry Lewis) gives him the cold shoulder, De Niro hatches a banal kidnap plan.

Directed by Michael Bay and produced by Steven Spielberg, this sci-fi action adventure is the fourth instalment in the film series based on the 1980s cartoons. Four years after the invasion of Chicago, mechanic and single parent Cade Yeager (Mark Wahlberg) discovers what he believes to be a dilapidated truck and takes it home to repair. What he really has resting in his garage is a deactivated Optimus Prime (voiced by Peter Cullen). When government officials learn of the discovery they try to push humanitarian boundaries in the name of scientific development.

Krypto the Super-Dog and Superman are inseparable best friends, sharing the same superpowers and fighting crime in Metropolis side by side.

When Superman and the rest of the Justice League are kidnapped, Krypto must convince a rag-tag shelter pack—Ace the hound, PB the potbellied pig, Merton the turtle and Chip the squirrel—to master their own newfound powers and help him rescue the Super Heroes.

Andrea Battistoni leads the Orchestra and Chorus of Teatro Regio di Parma in this performance of Verdi's opera recorded live in 2012. Cast members include Roberto Aronica, Yu Guanqun, Roberto Frontali and Gabriele Mangione.

From New Jersey choir girl to one of the best-selling and most awarded recording artists of all time, this triumphant celebration of the incomparable Whitney Houston is a no-holds-barred portrait of the complex and multifaceted woman behind the voice of a generation.

Follow the inspirational, poignant—and so emotional—journey through Houston's trailblazing life and career, with show-stopping performances and a soundtrack of the icon's most beloved hits as you've never heard them before.

René Jacobs conducts the Freiburger Barockorchester in this performance of Haydn's opera recorded at the Berliner Staatsoper in May 2009. Members of the cast include Marlis Petersen, Tom Randle, Pietro Spagnoli and Alexandrina Pendatchanska.

Animated children's feature based on the novel by Roald Dahl. After being discovered by the three farmers he alternatively steals chickens, ducks and turkeys from, Mr. Fox (voice of George Clooney) finds his life is in jeopardy. In an attempt to catch and kill him, the farmers stake out his foxhole but when this fails, they begin to dig him out. In a race against time, Mr. Fox and his family dig their way further underground in an attempt to escape. After three days in hiding, Mr. Fox is forced to come up with a fantastic plan in order to save the lives of his starving family.

Updated version of the Dickens' classic with Bill Murray as Frank, a network TV president and modern day Scrooge who is always looking out for number one. One night, as Christmas approaches, he is visited by three zany ghosts including ex-New York Doll David Johansen as the Ghost of Christmas Past and Carol Kane as a violent Ghost of Christmas Present; whilst jazz great Miles Davis appears in a cameo role as a street musician.