New DVDs - films to rent in November 2011

Naive and curious lion cub Simba is struggling to find his place in nature's circle of life. He's excited about being king of the pride but is forced into exile by his evil and greedy uncle, Scar, who wants to claim the throne for himself. Disney animation starring Matthew Broderick and Jeremy Irons.

Rent the DVD - 'The lion king'

Prequel to the 2008 film, tracing the puppy years of mischievous golden labrador Marley as he wreaks havoc on a local Puppy Agility Challenge event alongside his young partner-in-crime, Bodi Grogan. Comedy starring Travis Turner.

Based on the memoirs of columnist John Grogan.

Rent the DVD - 'Marley and me 2'

When asked to be maid of honour at her best friend's wedding, financially challenged and unlucky-in-love Annie's anxieties begin to grow. They get worse when wealthy bridesmaid Helen starts taking control of planning Lillian's pre-wedding shenanigans. Wedding comedy starring Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph and Rose Byrne.

Rent the DVD - 'Bridesmaids'

Now a kung fu master, Po spends his days working alongside Master Shifu and The Furious Five – Monkey, Crane, Tigress, Viper and Mantis – to protect the Valley of Peace. But their harmony in threatened by the evil emperor peacock Lord Shen, who plans to conquer China and destroy the ancient art of kung fu. Animated adventure sequel with Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman and Jackie Chan.

Rent the DVD - 'Kung fu panda 2'

The animals at Franklin Park Zoo adore their sweet-natured zookeeper, Griffin Keyes. When Griffin decides the only way that he'll ever get a girlfriend is to leave the zoo and find a more glamorous job, the animals intervene in his love life and reveal their biggest secret – they can talk. Animal-themed family comedy starring Kevin James.

Rent the DVD - 'Zookeeper'

Three long-suffering friends hatch a plan to kill off the nasty bosses who are making their lives hell. However, their attempts to carry out their murderous plan don't go quite as they hoped. Comedy starring Jason Bateman, Charlie Day and Jason Sudeikis.

Rent the DVD - 'Horrible bosses'

During the Great Depression, in Glendale, California, middle-class housewife Mildred Pierce becomes a single mother after separating from her cheating husband, Bert. Forced to find work she becomes a waitress, to the disapproval of her eldest daughter, Veda. In an effort to improve her life, Mildred opens up her own restaurant, embarks on a new relationship with wealthy playboy Monty and tries to win Veda's affections. Drama mini-series starring Kate Winslet and Guy Pearce.

Based on the novel by James M. Cain.

Rent the DVD - 'Mildred Pierce'

When slow-witted tow truck Mater travels to Tokyo with his superstar friend Lightning McQueen for the international Grand Prix, sleek Aston Martin Finn McMissile and his sidekick Holley Shiftwell become convinced that, despite appearances, Mater is a brilliant international spy. Animated comedy adventure sequel starring Larry the Cable Guy and Owen Wilson.

Rent the DVD - 'Cars 2'

When the Autobots discover that a Cybertronian spacecraft is hidden on the Moon, a race against the Decepticons ensues as both sides battle to reach it first. Sci-fi action adventure based on the 1980s cartoon series, starring Shia LaBeouf, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson and John Turturro.

Rent the DVD - 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon'

Living in Paris while her architect husband Bertrand restores his family's apartment block, writer Julia Jarmond stumbles across the wartime history of the block's original Jewish owners, who were arrested by the Vichy government in 1942. Julia is haunted by the fate of ten-year-old Sarah Starzynski who escaped in a desperate attempt to return to the block where she had secretly hidden her younger brother. Drama starring Frederic Pierrot and Kristin Scott Thomas.

Based on the novel by Tatiana De Rosnay.

Rent the DVD - 'Sarah's key'