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Publisher
CBS DVD
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
King Henry VIII: young, sexy and the most powerful man in the world. The throne and the entire world became his at age 19. This television series reveals the early years of the passionate, vibrant and scandalous man who forever changed the course of history.
10) Aquaman
Publisher
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
An action-packed adventure that reveals the origin story of half-human, half-Atlantean Arthur Curry and takes him on the journey of his lifetime--one that will not only force him to face who he really is, but also to discover if he is worthy of who he was born to be: a king.
Publisher
Showtime Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
Presents the latter years of King Henry VIII's nearly 40 year, omnipotent reign (1509-1547). Although he has been in power for many years and should be comfortable with his status and position, Henry's life and times remain as turbulent, controversial and dramatic as ever-- as witnessed by wives 5 and 6.
13) King Charles III
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Adapted from the Tony-nominated stage play, this is an examination of contemporary Britain, part political thriller, part family drama. After the Queen's death, Prince Charles finds himself wrestling his conscience over a bill to signed into law, resulting in a constitutional and political crisis.
14) King Lear
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Presents Shakespeare's tragedy of a foolish and self-indulgent king who learns, late in life and after terrible suffering, the value of self-knowledge.
Series
Publisher
MGM Home Video
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
Based on the life of King George III, this is the story of royal intrigue, sexual indiscretions, backstairs plotting and a battle for power between Parliament and the throne, all occurring while the King is being treated for an unknown mental illness.
Publisher
BBC Video
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Merlin is back with even more magic, adventure, and romance as the young wizard struggles to protect Prince Arthur in the perilous world of Camelot. While battling deadly assassins, mystical monsters, and the most powerful sorcerers Camelot has ever seen, Merlin must work harder than ever to conceal his unique abilities while King Uther redoubles his war against magic. Featuring exciting new villains, white-knuckle stunt sequences, and spectacular...
Publisher
Funimation
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
After visiting countless realities, Syaoran, Sakura, Fai, and Kurogane finally learn the truth behind their shared fate. The shadowy villain responsible for scattering Sakura's memories is exposed, and the four friends endure twists and turmoil unlike any they've ever encountered. Impossible sacrifices, both emotional and physical, must be made. When Fai is dealt an incredible wound, Kurogane takes shocking steps to save the wizard from death. The...
18) Macbeth
Publisher
Anchor Bay Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
A thrilling interpretation of one of Shakespeare's most famous and compelling characters, Macbeth is a dramatic re-imagining of the realities of war-torn times and a tale of all-consuming passion and ambition.
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