British talent sparkles in this spectacular and critically-acclaimed fantasy adventure from renowned director Mathew Vaughn (Layer Cake). Co-written by Vaughn and fellow Brit Jane Goldman, this smash box office hit is available on DVD and HD DVD from 25th February.Starring a huge cast of Hollywood heavyweights Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer and Claire Danes (Romeo and Juliet). Introducing talented newcomer Charlie Cox as Tristan, plus a host of home grown talent including Ian McKellen, Sienna Miller (Alfie), Rupert Everett (Shrek the Third), Jason Flemyng (Layer Cake), Dexter Fletcher (Layer Cake), David Walliams (Little Britain) and comedian Ricky Gervais. Stardust tells the tale of Tristan (Cox) as he sets out to recover a fallen star in the hope of winning the heart of the prettiest girl in his village (Miller).Tristan’s journey takes an unexpected turn when he discovers that the fallen star is actually a beautiful, ethereal young woman named Yvaine (Danes) who he must help protect from having her secret powers stolen by an evil witch (Pfeiffer) seeking eternal youth as well as 7 power-hungry princes. Tristan enlists the aid of a rogue pirate (played with gusto by De Niro!) to keep Yvaine from their clutches as this wondrous adventure builds to a climax filled with love, humour and excitement.

The unprecedented British cast and superb acting leaves little doubt that Stardust will leave a trail of glory across fans of all ages throughout the UK, and will make the perfect Mother’s Day gift when it launches in February.

Stardust is available to buy on February 25th 2008

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