Pirates swashbuckles into the record books

DVD sales for summer blockbuster Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest broke UK records this week, after selling 1.5 million copies since its release on November 20th.

The piratical sequel, starring Keira Knightley, Orlando Bloom and Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow, beat the previous record of 1.4 million sales held by Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire.

Pirates' sales total so far is equivalent to one copy being sold for every four DVD sales in the UK, while makers Disney has said that if demand continues, over three million copies could be sold by Christmas.

Meanwhile, upcoming DVD releases could be a good idea for family gatherings during the festive season, such as animated comedies Ice Age 2: The Meltdown and Cars which are both entertaining family fun.

Alternatively, Eight Below could satisfy those wanting an action-packed story of survival. Starring Paul Walker as a scientist in Antarctica, the story follows his expedition with his sled dogs which soon turns into a dangerous journey.

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