TAKE FIVE - Singtel TV

April
2015
SHOWTIME
Your monthly TV guide
TAKE FIVE
With five genres in the Singtel TV Family Starter Pack, you’ve
now got more shows than you can shake your remote at
CH 301
The end of the
X-Men? P4
OFC.indd 1
CH 203
CH 167
NEW
CH 234
CH 518
Meet the best talk
show hosts P3
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ENTERTAINMENT
Use your brain
Five lesser-known facts about what goes on inside your noggin
The best of
Hollywood
Here are the nominees for the
2015 MTV Movie Awards
Every Wed,
10pm
National
Geographic
CH 201
Apr 13, 7.30am
MTV Asia
CH 350
I
t’s all about the brain this month on Singtel TV. Stay tuned for the Entertain Your
Brain stunt, with Brain Games S4 and Science of Stupid S2 presenting all that
matters about your grey matter. Before these shows hit your screens, here’s a
teaser of the facts that will stun you.
Men’s brains are larger than women’s
About 10 percent larger, according to Scientific American. But while men’s brains
are bigger overall, women have a larger ventral prefrontal cortex, the region
associated with social cognition and interpersonal judgment.
Movie of the Year
American Sniper
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1
Guardians of the Galaxy
Gone Girl
The Fault in Our Stars
Boyhood
Whiplash
Selma
Left-brain and right-brain? All a myth
Stop taking those ‘Are you left- or right-brained’ online quizzes – they’re baloney. In
the minds of the internet hoi-polloi, left-brain equals logical and right-brain equals
creative. Scientists have proven that while both halves work somewhat differently,
they work in tandem rather than in competition.
Best Female Performance
Getting rejected is physically painful
Well, almost. According to a study by the University of Michigan Medical School,
the brain treats rejection similarly to physical injury. Ah, love. Now we know thy
sting.
Best Male Performance
But the brain feels no pain
Because there are no pain receptors in it – that’s why surgeons can operate on
the brain of a fully conscious patient. Couple that with the previous fact and you’ll
realise your cerebrum’s just out to get you.
LOL, what?
Laughter is something scientists have yet to figure out. Nobody knows why we
chuckle, chortle or cackle – all we do know is that only humans do it. (And hyenas
don’t count.)
From 11.30am
Cartoon
Network
(HD)
CH 226 Apr 4, 5, 11
& 12
Jennifer Lawrence, The Hunger Games
Emma Stone, Birdman
Shailene Woodley, The Fault in Our Stars
Reese Witherspoon, Wild
Scarlett Johansson, Lucy
Bradley Cooper, American Sniper
Chris Pratt, Guardians of the Galaxy
Ansel Elgort, The Fault in Our Stars
Miles Teller, Whiplash
Channing Tatum, Foxcatcher
Best Fashion
Okay, so this isn’t an actual category, but
there will be a sartorial accompiment to
the ceremony. Tune in to Fashion Police:
MTV Movie Awards on E! Entertainment
HD (CH 328) on April 14, 9pm to see
which stars strike fashion gold.
Not just child’s play
Free the kid inside you with these two cartoons
Finn & Gumball’s Amazing
Adventures
Dive right into the madcap
world of Finn and Gumball
with this stunt, which
comprises back-to-back
episodes of Adventure Time
and The Amazing World of
Gumball. With the wacky duo
and their bizarre odysseys,
you know it’s gonna be a fun
ride.
OddBods
Imagine a cross between the
Teletubbies and the Minions
from Despicable Me, and
you’ll get the OddBods. As
the stars of their eponymous
cartoon, these lovable critters
embark on everyday – no,
that’s not a typo – tasks and
get everything wrong. At
least they have fun while
doing so.
Premieres
Every Fri, 6pm
Apr 10
Disney
Channel (HD)
CH 234
ENGLISH
Talk this way
A
Meet the hosts of four talk shows you need to watch for your daily dose of Tinseltown
fter replacing Jay ‘Big Jaw’
Leno as the host of The
Tonight Show in 2014, Jimmy
Fallon quickly established himself as
the funniest man on television – and
he doesn’t even need to rely on cheap
gags or dirty jokes.
The comedian cut his teeth on the
stand-up circuit after college (from
which he graduated in communications)
before his big break came in the form
of an audition at Saturday Night Live,
a show Fallon obsessed about in his
youth. He was promoted to a season
regular in 1999, and left five years later
to pursue a film career.
But the call of TV was too strong. In
2009, Fallon jumped at the chance to
replace Conan O’Brien on Late Night
after the latter was pegged to succeed
Leno (and we all know how that went).
Five years at the helm later, and the late
show musical chairs spun once again
– this time, to Fallon’s advantage. He
would be the host of The Tonight Show,
taking over the seat once occupied by
Johnny Carson and Jack Paar.
Fallon’s take on the show is a
decidedly modern one. He roped in hip
hop act The Roots as his backing band,
worked with pop stars such as Justin
Timberlake, and has hilarious segments
dedicated to Twitter hashtags. To sum
up, Fallon’s just way too cool.
Daily, 11.45pm
RTL CBS
Entertainment
HD
CH 318
David Letterman (Late Night with
David Letterman)
With 33 years behind the host’s desk
at Late Night with David Letterman,
this veteran has seen it all – and that
includes receiving a death threat
during his long stint. It’s widely held
that Letterman is one of the best in his
class, so it does come as a surprise that
the comedian actually started out…
reading the weather. Yep, he made his
TV debut as a weatherman – albeit a
rather hilarious one – on a station in his
native state of Indianapolis.
Every Sat, 9pm
CNBC Asia
CH 173
Daily, 8pm
RTL CBS
Entertainment
HD
CH 318
Thea Andrews & Louis Aguirre
(The Insider)
Andrews is the hostess with the
mostess. She’s covered everything
from sports to reality TV to cooking
competitions (foodies will recognise
her as the host of Top Chef Canada).
This time, though, she’s presenting
The Insider, an entertainment news
programme, with Aguirre. He, on the
other hand, began his career as a
pound-the-pavement reporter, even
getting an Emmy nod for his coverage
of the AIDS crisis in the US.
Every Mon-Fri,
11.30pm
Comedy
Central Asia
(HD)
CH 324
Jon Stewart (The Daily Show with
Jon Stewart)
Unless you’ve been living under a rock,
you’ll know that Jon Stewart will be
retiring from The Daily Show by the
end of 2015 – so consider this your
last chance to catch the funnyman
at his best. Stewart, who has been
hosting The Daily Show since 1999, is
like the left’s answer to Bill O’Reilly:
he constantly pokes fun at the GOP,
FOX News and other conservative
touchpoints such as gun control and
white privilege.
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Movies
Not safe for work
Flight of fancy
Thank your lucky stars your superiors in the office aren’t like the ones in
Horrible Bosses 2
Why Birdman is one of the
best movies to emerge from
Hollywood in recent years
Video On
Demand
(Latest)
Video On
Demand
(Latest)
Premieres
Apr 15
It’s a one-take wonder
Through the magic of cinema,
director Alejandro González
Iñárritu conjures up a film that
appears to have been shot in one
take. That’s right. The edits are
seamless, and the cinematography
so swooping and fluid that the
film looks and feel like a modern
version of the French New Wave.
It’s got a score to die for
Rather than an epic score or a
soundtrack of miscellany, the
music on Birdman borrows from
the loose-limbed fury of bebop
and free jazz. It’s all drums here,
which makes lead character
Riggan Thomson’s plight even
more urgent and vital.
Jennifer Aniston as Dr Julia Harris
Dentists are scary already, but Aniston’s character takes it one notch higher.
Dr Harris is sex-crazed, obsessive and should be charged for multiple sexual
harrassment incidents. Although she isn’t as prominent here, you’ll still get to see
her doing what she does best. And no, we’re not talking about fixing teeth.
Kevin Spacey as David Harken
After the events of the first movie, Spacey’s despicable character lands up in jail.
But once the three main characters – Nick Hendricks, Kurt Buckman and Dale
Arbus (pictured above) – find themselves in a financial muddle, they pay ol’ Harken
a visit for some advice. And his brilliant idea? Kidnap someone for ransom.
Christoph Waltz as Burt Hanson
Okay, so he’s not technically the boss but an investor who engages the lead trio to
get their new venture off the ground. And he’s just as unscrupulous as Harken and
Dr Harris. After pledging to pump in capital, Hanson backs out at the 11th hour
and uses the momentum to commandeer the trio’s business.
Premieres
Apr 13
Video On
Demand
(Latest)
It’s got Michael Keaton like
you’ve never seen him
He plays Thomson with the
clandestine charm of a Bill Murray
– sans the latter’s inimitable
swagger. He could’ve taken the
role too seriously and ham it up,
but he thankfully doesn’t. Instead,
he offers a nuanced portrayal of
a washed-up former superhero
action star: we want to root for
him, but he makes it hard for us.
Sequel vs sequel
We compare two sequels – The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies and X-Men:
Days of Future Past – before they hit your screens
US$250 million
US$955 million
Production budget
Worldwide box office
Nominated for Best
Sound Editing at this
year’s Oscars
Martin Freeman,
Benedict Cumberbatch,
Orlando Bloom, and
Ian McKellen
The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies
Awards
Stars
Apr 4, 9pm
FOX Movies
Premium HD
CH 414
US$200 million
US$748 million
Nominated for Best
Visual Effects at this
year’s Oscars
Hugh Jackman, Patrick
Stewart, Jennifer
Lawrence, and Ian
McKellen (again)
X-Men: Days of Future Past
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SPORTS
April BPL
Highlights
Chelsea look set to run
away with the title this
season, which means
the pressure is piling on
Manchester City. Both
teams play Manchester
United this month – a
win against the Red
Devils will be crucial.
April 4
7.45pm - Arsenal vs Liverpool (CH 102)
10pm - Everton vs Southampton (CH 103)
10pm - Leicester City vs West Ham United (CH 104)
10pm - Manchester United vs Aston Villa (CH 102)
10pm - Swansea City vs Hull City (CH 105)
10pm - West Bromwich Albion vs Queens Park Rangers
(CH 106)
April 5
12.30am - Chelsea vs Stoke City (CH 102)
8.30pm - Burnley vs Tottenham Hotspur (CH 102)
11pm - Sunderland vs Newcastle United (CH 102)
April 7
3am - Crystal Palace vs Manchester City (CH 102)
April 8
2.45am - Aston Villa vs Queens Park Rangers (CH 102)
April 11
7.45pm - Swansea City vs Everton (CH 102)
10pm - Southampton vs Hull City (CH 104)
10pm - Sunderland vs Crystal Palace (CH 106)
10pm - Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa (CH 102)
10pm - West Bromwich Albion vs Leicester City (CH 105)
10pm - West Ham United vs Stoke City (CH 103)
April 12
12.30am - Burnley vs Arsenal (CH 102)
8.30pm - Queens Park Rangers vs Chelsea (CH 102)
11pm - Manchester United vs Manchester City (CH 102)
April 14
3am - Liverpool vs Newcastle United (CH 102)
All matches
LIVE on mio
Stadium
April 18
10pm - Crystal Palace vs West Bromwich Albion (CH 106)
10pm - Everton vs Burnley (CH 104)
10pm - Hull City vs Liverpool (CH 102)
10pm - Leicester City vs Swansea City (CH 105)
10pm - Stoke City vs Southampton (CH103)
April 19
12.30am - Chelsea vs Manchester United (CH 102)
8.30pm - Manchester City vs West Ham United (CH 102)
11pm - Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur (CH 102)
April 25
7.45pm - Southampton vs Tottenham Hotspur (CH 102)
10pm - Burnley vs Leicester City (CH 106)
10pm - Crystal Palace vs Hull City (CH 107)
10pm - Newcastle United vs Swansea City (CH 104)
10pm - Queens Park Rangers vs West Ham United (CH 103)
10pm - Stoke City vs Sunderland (CH 105)
10pm - West Bromwich Albion vs Liverpool (CH 102)
April 26
12.30am - Manchester City vs Aston Villa (CH 102)
8.30pm - Everton vs Manchester United (CH 102)
11pm - Arsenal vs Chelsea (CH 102)
April 30
2.45am - Leicester City vs Chelsea (CH 102)
*Timings are subject to changes. Please check singteltv.com.sg for more info.
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SPORTS
Putt a swing on it
Rory McIlroy (pictured below) is pegged as a hot young talent with
serious claims to The Masters Tournament this month. We take a
closer look at his short – but supremely successful – career
What a racquet!
Meet the top-three seeds of
the El Gouna International
squash tournament
Finals on Apr
16, 12.30am
mio Sports
CH 112
Apr 9-13, 3am
FOX Sports 2
CH 115
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et’s put it this way: if endorsement deals were a measure of athletic success,
then Rory McIlroy would be the best golfer on the planet by a mile. He’s
ranked the third-most marketable athlete in the world, behind only Lionel
Messi and Neymar, after signing a long-term contract with Nike worth a whopping
US$100 million. But thankfully for McIlroy, he’s got the chops to back up the bucks.
In 2014, the 25-year-old from Northern Ireland bagged two major cups – the
Open Championship at Royal Liverpool and the World Golf Championship – to
catapult him to world number one (we told you he’s got the skills). He was also
voted PGA Player of the Year, PGA Tour Player of the Year and several other
awards. Did we mention he’s only 25?
As a player, McIlroy favours an aggressive – yet simple – drive technique,
followed by his carefully weighted ‘three-swing system’: the first is a standard
swing, the second a shorter backswing, and the third an even shorter grippeddown swing. This allows him to manage a wide range of distances in his approach
to the green.
Sweat it out…
…or keep your eyes glued to these two high-intensity games
Mohamed El Shorbagy
The 24-year-old Egyptian’s
nickname is the Beast – and it’s
easy to see why. He’s currently the
world’s top squash player and has
won 12 titles in his career so far,
including two World Series trophies
in 2014. At this competition, he’ll
want to one-up his countryman
Ramy Ashour, who took home last
year’s trophy.
Grégory Gaultier
The current world number two
heads to El Gouna having just lost
to El Shorbagy in the 2014 Hong
Kong Open. But the 32-year-old
Frenchman will be buoyed by his
victory against fellow top seed
Nick Matthew in last year’s British
Open – he’ll hope to break his duck
against Egyptian opponents this
time ’round.
Daily, 11.30pm
Fight Sports
CH 119
Apr 16,
12.30am
mio Sports
CH 111
Fight Sports Grand Sumo
Catch topless behemoths slam into one
another – yes, we’re talking about sumo
wrestling. The traditional Japanese
martial arts gets a modern presentation
in this competition, which hopes to
attract even the layperson. But the
sport’s fairly simple if you ask us: if a
wrestler is forced off the ring, he loses.
Warriors FC vs Brunei DPMM
It’s still early days for the S.League
season, and Brunei DPMM has the
trophy squarely in mind. They’re up in
second place at this time of writing,
with a game in hand against the league
leaders. A win against Warriors FC,
which are in the mid-table, will lay
further claim to their title dreams.
Nick Matthew
At 34, the Englishman is the oldest
of the top seeds. But don’t let his
age fool you. The Wolf, as Matthew
is better known to his fans, is the
world number three, and beat El
Shorbagy a few months ago to
claim the Windy City Open cup.
Let’s see if he can emulate that
form in this tournament.
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KOREAN
Reign of kings
We take a look at the controversial rule of Prince Gwanghae, the star of
sageuk drama Hwajeong
Every Tue &
Wed, 8.55pm
OH! K
CH 525 &
611
The reasons we
love Angry Mom
Jo Gang-Ja defends
her daughter A-Ran
from bullies – by
infiltrating the class as
a high schooler
Premieres
Apr 2
Premieres
Apr 14
Prince Gwanghae, played by Cha Seung Won
The lowly son of a concubine, Gwanghae is controversial for the cold-blooded
murder of his half-brother in his campaign to win the throne. Yet the 15th king
of the Joseon dynasty is also a shrewd politician whose diplomacy was crucial in
avoiding several wars.
Princess Jungmyung, played by Lee Yeon Hee
Sister to Crown Prince Yeongchang, Jungmyung was thrown out and demoted to
a common slave after his assassination. And her troubles do not end there. King
Injo, who usurps the throne from Gwanghae, also views her as a threat.
King Injo, played by Kim Jae Won
In spite of his victorious coup over his uncle Gwanghae, Injo holds little power – he
is merely the puppet king of the Western faction that installed him. Paranoid for
his position, Injo is determined to eliminate all risks, including Jungmyung.
All programmes are available in Korean audio.
Selected shows are available in Mandarin or Malay audio with English, Chinese or Malay subtitles.
Press the ‘OPTIONS’ button on your remote to select.
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Every Thu &
Fri, 10pm
Oh!K
CH 525 &
611
She’s got her heart in the right
place
She may have been the terror of
the playgrounds in her heyday, but
Gang-Ja is all about protecting the
weaker kids from the bullies.
She’s not afraid to take matters
into her own hands
Angered by the complacent
attitude of the teachers and police,
Gang-Ja decides that she’s gotta
protect her daughter herself. Sure,
the method’s unorthodox, but it
works.
She’s not one to back down
Her wimp of a husband suggests
transferring A-Ran to another
school, but Gang-Ja wouldn’t stand
for her child to live in fear or shame.
Lifestyles of the rich and famous
Get the lowdown on Cheongdamdong Scandal and Grandpas Over Flowers (Greece)
Every Mon-Fri,
10.10pm
ONE HD
CH 513 &
604
Premieres
Apr 28
The plot
Scandals are rocking the glamour
of the Cheongdam district and
its wealthy families. Hyun Soo’s
mother-in-law, So-Jung, is all
smiles, but goes to disturbing
lengths to break up her marriage.
Back for its fourth season, the
variety show follows four veteran
actors on their backpacking holiday
to Greece. Expect madcap hijinks
and – get this – grandpas hamming
it up for a selca.
Every Sat,
9pm
channel M HD
CH 518
Premieres
Apr 18
The cast
Choi Jung Yoon and Kim Hye Sun
respectively bagged Excellent
Actress and Special Actress awards
in the SBS Drama Awards 2014.
Lee Soon-jae, Shin Goo, Park GeunHyung and Baek Il-seob return as
the fabulous four, while Lee Seo-jin
is the overqualified ‘luggage boy’.
Why watch it
Cheongdamdong
Scandal
Evil mothers-in-law are nothing
new in K-land, but So-Jung takes
it to a whole new realm altogether,
feeding Hyun Soo birth control pills
disguised as herbal supplements.
Watching Seo-jin resume his
usual grumpy personality is
entertainment in itself, and it can
only get funnier with Choi Ji-woo as
his sidekick and ‘luggage assistant’.
Grandpas Over
Flowers (Greece)
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ASIAN /
CHinese
Life of Pearl – who is Ji Bao Ru?
Step into the shoes of the esteemed Taiwanese performer
through this 25-parter
A guide to the ‘Best
Picture’ nominees at
the 34th Hong Kong
Film Awards
Check out these movies
before the award ceremony
so you can pick your own
favourites
Every Sat,
9pm
Jia Le Channel
(HD)
CH 502
Apr 13-17,
9.30pm
STAR Chinese
Movies HD
CH 571
Premieres
Apr 4
C
o-produced by Singtel TV and Taiwan’s Sanlih E-Television, with several
scenes shot in Singapore, this biopic on the tragic life of singer-actress Ji
Bao Ru has all the makings of a heart-wrenching melodrama.
Given away at birth – all because a fortune teller claimed she will be the
downfall of her twin brother and her parents – Pearl lives with her uncaring,
gambling-obsessed foster grandmother. Needless to say, it’s been a tough knock
life for Pearl. After making her debut in the entertainment industry at five years
old, good ol’ granny forced her to take injections to halt her growth and prolong
her longevity as a child star.
She eloped at 19 to regain control over her own life, yet that’s only the
beginning of her countless struggles. Tune in to see what else is in store for Pearl.
Three incredible feats to look out for in
Amazing Chinese II
A reality TV show that celebrates the diverse talents of the
republic’s population
The Flying Knives
A Henan couple’s daredevil act involves
the husband rhythmically throwing
knives at a rotating table top, onto
which his wife is tied to.
The BMX
Bicycle tricks are nothing new, but a
participant from Chongqing is taking
things to the next level by getting
the judges to lie on the ground as he
manoeuvres his stunts over them.
Every Sun,
8.05pm
Entertainment
Channel
CH 531
The Rubik’s Cube
A Rubik’s Cube trick sounds like a bore
but get this, a nine-year-old kid from
Xiamen is solving the puzzle purely with
his two feet. That’s some sick motor
coordination!
The Midnight After
The apocalyptic sci-fi flick begins
when the passengers aboard
a minibus bound for the New
Territories notice that their
surroundings are eerily empty.
Aberdeen (pictured above)
Shot with an all-star cast that
includes Louis Koo, Miriam Yeung,
Gigi Leung and Eric Tsang, this
drama delves into the lives of a
middle-class Hong Kong family
and their estranged relationships.
The Golden Era
A biopic on the celebrated author,
Xiao Hong, The Golden Era
explores the complex relationships
within the literary circle and also
comments on communism in early
20th century China.
Dearest
Based on a true story, Dearest
follows a distraught couple looking
for their abducted son, Pengpeng.
They finally find him, but Pengpeng
is emotionally attached to Hongqin
– his adopted mother and the
widow of his abductor.
Overheard 3
With the corruption of Hong
Kong’s real estate industry as the
backdrop, Overheard juggles
themes of surveillance, clan rivalry
and social inequality. Louis Koo,
Sean Lau and Daniel Wu helm the
third instalment of the series.
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INDIAN
Third time’s the charm
Introducing the epic story of Yennai Arindhaal, the
final film in Gautham Menon’s police trilogy
Which reality
show are you?
Take this quiz to find out
if Super Singer T20 S2 or
Khatron Ke Khiladi is for
you
You support the underdog over
the favourites
A) True
B) False
What do you do to relax?
A) Listen to music
B) Skydiving
Video On
Demand
(Kollywood)
Are you a solo flyer or do you
hunt in packs?
A) Don’t let me do that alone!
B) I eat people for breakfast
B
eginning with Kaakha Kaakha and Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu, Gautham
Menon’s crime-busting film franchise reaches its boiling point with Yennai
Arindhaal. The series is an anthology, so the characters from the first two do
not reprise their roles. Instead, Ajith Kumar takes the leading role as Sathyadev, a
vigilante out to avenge the death of his father. Here’s why you should watch it:
It spans almost three decades
Yennai Arindhaal begins in the present day, but flits back to 1989 to follow a young
Sathyadev reeling from his dad’s murder in the hands of a criminal. That set the
stage for a side-plot involving a gang war, with our hero busting everyone’s balls.
There’s a former racecar driver in it
Yep, that’s Ajith himself. The Formula Two driver was ranked third-best in India
at his peak before launching into a successful film career. Thrice picking up the
Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil, Ajith’s ascent to the echelons of celeb-dom
was as swift as his cars.
You can take a tour of India
Watching Yennai Arindhaal is a little like vicariously experiencing the best of the
sub-continent. Chennai, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer all star in the
picture, with a few scenes shot up north, in Malaysia.
All thrillers, no fillers
Every Mon-Fri,
9pm
Vijay
CH 634
If you answered ‘A’ to most:
Super Singer T20 S2 is the one for
you. The music competition pits
teams of singing hopefuls – which
comprise former competitors of
other vocal competitions – against
one another.
Sit tight for I and Betaal aur Sinhasan Battisi, two edge-ofyour-seat shows that will get your adrenaline pumping
Premieres
Video On
Apr 15
Demand
(Kollywood)
Lingesan was once a charming
model with the world at his feet. And
then disaster strikes. He is diagnosed
with a rare disease that results in him
becoming a grotesque hunchback.
He retreats from the public eye,
until information surfaces that his
‘disease’ isn’t quite what it seems.
Every MonSat, 7pm
SAB TV
CH 648
Mixing elements of thrillers and
dramas with a healthy dose of
comedy is this TV series about the
legend of Betaal the immortal.
Tasked with protecting the Sinhasan
empire, Betaal must fend off King
Bhoj, a neighbouring monarch with
his eyes on the throne.
Every Sat &
Sun, 9pm
COLORS
CH 652
If you answered ‘B’ to most:
Then watch Khatron Ke Khiladi.
It’s essentially India’s answer to
Fear Factor – except it’s celebrities
performing those death-defying
stunts.
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MALAY
Ghosts, orphans and pop music
Expect all these – and more – this month on Singtel TV
Hantu Bungkus Ikat Tepi
What It’s a horror-comedy
flick that follows Fuad, Fendi
and Fadli, three cowardly
friends who stumble across a
dead body. Scared of being
accused of murder, the trio
decide to bury it, much to
the chagrin of the spirit of
the deceased.
You can probably guess
what happens next. That’s
right: the spirit comes
a-knocking – it’s got
something to do with the
way Fuad, Fendi and Fadli
wrapped it for burial – and is
out for revenge.
Who Nora Danish plays
bewildered accomplice,
Mimie, to the trio. And
she’s the bravest of the lot,
dealing with the annoyed
ghost with the wrath only a
woman scorned can muster.
Premieres
Apr 23
Video On
Demand (CineEkspres)
TRIVIA The two things Danish
always has in her bag: her
handphone and a mirror – yes, she
loves checking herself out!
Every Fri, 9pm
Astro Ria
CH 608
Every Sunday,
1.25pm
!nsert
CH 614
Premieres
Apr 15
Every Wed,
9pm
Astro Prima
CH 602
Konsert Kilauan Emas 5
What A car and a grand prize of
RM100,000 await the winners of this
singing competition, now in its fifth
season. Simulcast with Astro Malaysia.
Diari Mangkuk Tingkat
What In this cooking show, home cook
Ili Sulaiman presents recipes for rustic
dishes she prepares for local celebrities.
Simulcast with Astro Malaysia.
Who Vocal coaches Siti Hajar and Sri
Wirama Adnan Abu Hassan reprise
their roles in this season, together with
Shah Slam and Ahmad Kassan as other
trainers.
Who Ili started from the bottom,
working as a receptionist at a fine
dining restaurant in London before
returning to Malaysia to found a food
delivery service.
DID YOU KNOW? Wak Gan, a Season 4
contestant, was the oldest and the only
Singaporean to make it to the top ten!
FUN FACT Ili was part of the service team for
Prince William and Duchess Catherine’s dinner
at Buckingham Palace.
Syahrini Goes to Singapore
What A light-hearted travelogue that
follows the Indonesian pop princess
around Singapore as she visits the
sights before her 2013 concert at
Marina Bay Sands.
Who Well, Syahrini, of course! The
32-year-old singer is no stranger in front
of the camera, having starred in two
films, one playing herself.
DID YOU KNOW? Syahrini considers Thai
singer Tata Young and Bae herself – Beyoncé –
as her main influences.
10 SHOWTIME
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31/3/15 10:04 AM
MALAY
Party with the stars
Join us as the biggest names in Malay entertainment take on Fort
Canning Green for a fiesta of epic proportions
Y
Fiesta MacamMacam Ada
is on Apr 11,
2-10pm at Fort
Canning Green
ou’ve watched them strut on
stage, star in TV shows and
lend glitz to your stay-at-home
evenings. This month, come see the
celebrities in person. Six of Malay
entertainment’s leading men and
women make their way to Fort Canning
Green for Fiesta Macam-Macam Ada to
meet and greet their adoring fans – and
by that we mean you.
Adi Rahman and Dzar Ismail host the
party, with Dato’ AC Mizal and Zizan
entertaining the crowd. Stay tuned
for Shimah, Ayai Illusi, Faizul AF and
Rahmat Mega as they flex their pipes
on stage and then meet your favourite
S.League players. There are also fun
family-friendly activities so the little ones
don’t get bored – think games booths
and mountains of free popcorn, ice
cream and candy floss. And when night
descends, cuddle up to a screening of
Kelibat, a horror blockbuster about a
poltergeist haunting a family.
So what’re you waiting for? Save the
date now!
Win a free trip!
How to
get tickets
Fiesta Macam-Macam
Ada is free for all, but
those with passes are
entitled to a picnic
basket (worth $50), snack
vouchers and stand a
chance to get up-close
with Zizan and Dato’ AC.
Here’s how to get passes:
Subscribe to any of the new Inspirasi packs (Inspirasi Starter, Inspirasi Trio, Inspirasi
Variety and Inspirasi Value) and stand a chance to win a return trip for four to Bandung.
You’ll stay at the TRANS Luxury Hotel for two nights, and you can enjoy the TRANS
Studio Theme Park, one of the world’s largest indoor theme parks. And hurry – the
contest ends on April 10.
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• Register your interest
at www.singteltv.com.sg/
fiesta2015.
• Visit four Singtel Shops
– in Causeway Point,
Jurong Point, Tampines
Mall and West Mall – to
get a pass instantly*.
*Terms and conditions apply
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April
2015
SHOWTIME
Your monthly TV guide
THE STARS
DESCEND
Party with the hottest TV personalities at
Singtel TV’s star-studded extravaganza, with
activities and prizes for the whole family
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