Programme 1 - Vision Four TV Network
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Programme 1 - Vision Four TV Network
Your In-Room Television Programme Guide Celcom_Strip_VGM_May2014.pdf 1 4/22/14 MALAYSIA | JUNE 2014 10:29 PM Our Documentary Pick of The Month Queen Elizabeth II: 60 Years On PROGRAMME 3 12 Years A Slave Winner of the Oscar for Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress and Best Adapted Screenplay at the 86th Academy Awards PROGRAMME 1 *ROOM COPY ONLY KDN PP9343/10/2012(030542) schedule viewingschedule CHANNEL A DATE CHANNEL B CHANNEL C CHANNEL D 12 MIDNIGHT 3:00 AM 12 MIDNIGHT 3:00 AM 12 MIDNIGHT 3:00 AM 12 MIDNIGHT 3:00 AM 6:00 AM 9:00 AM 6:00 AM 9:00 AM 6:00 AM 9:00 AM 6:00 AM 9:00 AM 12 NOON 3:00 PM 12 NOON 3:00 PM 12 NOON 3:00 PM 12 NOON 3:00 PM 6:00 PM 9:00 PM 6:00 PM 9:00 PM 6:00 PM 9:00 PM 6:00 PM 9:00 PM PROGRAMME PROGRAMME PROGRAMME PROGRAMME 1 1 8 15 22 4 14 21 28 2 2 9 16 23 6 13 20 27 3 3 10 17 24 5 12 19 26 4 4 11 18 25 8 1 22 15 5 5 12 19 26 7 2 23 16 6 6 13 20 27 10 3 24 17 7 1 14 21 22 11 4 25 18 8 16 28 7 9 13 19 26 6 9 15 24 3 8 14 22 27 5 10 18 23 2 11 12 20 28 7 11 17 26 5 10 24 16 9 3 12 20 25 4 13 23 15 10 8 13 19 22 1 12 21 14 13 28 14 16 27 6 9 7 8 26 19 15 24 21 14 3 2 10 25 15 16 28 18 11 7 4 9 23 20 17 26 15 8 5 1 12 24 17 18 23 20 13 2 3 9 22 19 How To Use The Vision Four Programme Guide 1 Taking today’s date, scan horizontally to find which programmes are being screened during your stay. 2 Start times for each programme are listed at the top of the table. 3 Synopses for each programme can be found across the pages within the viewing guide. 4 Should you have any reception issues, please inform the hotel management. Vision Four is produced on high quality professional equipment and the reception should be clear at all times Ratings classifications issued by the Malaysian Censorship Board: This category is for viewing by all walks of life without age limit. The film potrays good values, decency and positive lessons as well as entertaining. Viewers under 13 years of age need parental/guardian supervision while viewing. Scenes in the film consists elements of horror; scary; negative acts; suspense and frantic elements, but not excessive; elusive storyline; and elements that can disturb a child’s emotion. This category is for viewers aged 18 and above. The film contains elements of horror, gory, and violent, but not excessive; adult scene that is not excessive; social, sensitive political and religious elements which require a high level understanding. Your In-Room Television Programme Guide Celcom_Strip_VGM_May2014.pdf 22 17 10 1 6 5 27 21 20 25 16 9 4 7 11 28 18 21 24 19 12 3 22 26 14 1 22 11 6 27 18 20 25 10 2 23 14 5 26 21 15 24 8 12 24 13 7 28 20 16 23 9 4 25 8 1 22 15 18 21 12 5 26 9 2 23 16 17 27 11 6 27 10 3 24 17 19 26 13 7 28 11 4 25 18 21 28 1 14 29 5 12 19 26 23 2 10 17 30 6 13 20 27 25 3 11 16 4/22/14 MALAYSIA | JUNE 2014 10:29 PM Our Documentary Pick of The Month Queen Elizabeth II: 60 Years On PROGRAMME 3 12 Years A Slave Winner of the Oscar for Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress and Best Adapted Screenplay at the 86th Academy Awards PROGRAMME 1 *ROOM COPY ONLY 19 1 KDN PP9343/10/2012(030542) COVER PHOTO BY: Golden Screen Cinema A Vision Four Media Group 28 Jalan Liku, Bangsar 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: 03 2282 8028 Fax: 03 2282 3148 E-mail: [email protected] Published by AsiaReach Media Sdn Bhd (244459-X) (A Vision Four Media Group company) 26 Jalan Liku, Bangsar 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Publisher / Managing Editor: Dato’ Steve Day D.P.T.J Deputy Editor: Michael Kuscher Production Manager: Fong Soon Fatt Senior Designer: Syed Wazeer Ali Printed by: Atlas Cetak (M) Sdn Bhd (97608-X) Wisma Atlas, No 2, Persiaran Industri Bandar Sri Damansara 52200 Kuala Lumpur HHHH KDN PP9343/10/2012(030542) Programme 12 Years A Slave Desire 1 Programme June 1, 4, 7, 13, 17, 19, 21, 25, 28 June 2, 5, 10, 15, 18, 22, 26, 29 BIOGRAPHY/DRAMA 12 YEARS A SLAVE (18) ACTION/CRIME PARKER (18) The year is 1841 and black man Solomon Northup is a free man living in upstate New York earning an honest living as a violinist. This true story tell the tale of his abduction from liberty and push into slavery. Deciding that the best way for him to survive is to cooperate, he suffers all the atrocities and challenges of a slave. However, facing cruelty and unexpected kindness, Solomon goes on a mission to stay alive whilst sustaining his dignity. In the twelfth year of his story, Solomon’s life changes when he meets a Canadian abolitionist who rescues and delivers him from slavery. Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael K. Williams, Michael Fassbender Running time: 2 hrs 35 mins LIFESTYLE DESIRE (U) They say money can’t buy you everything. Well, they were wrong. With money, anything and everything is possible. However, while everyone seeks luxury and wealth, only the extremely rich and fortunate can have them all, and more. Take a trip with us as we a look at decadent lifestyles, objects of desire, luxury locations, expensive and extravagant treasures and so much more. A glimpse into a life that many long for but few can attain. Running time: 25 mins A modern day Robin Hood, Parker is a thief with a moral code: he neither steals nor hurts the poor and innocent. After completing a successful job, Parker is offered another one. But he refuses, asking only for his share from the earlier job. Thinking that they killed him, they dispose of his body which is then discovered. When he recovers, he determines to seek revenge on those who tried to kill him. Posing as a rich man, he sets of on his mission to hunt them down. When they learn of his return, they send the mob after him, but the mob isn’t the only one after his head... Starring: Jason Statham, Jennifer Lopez, Michael Chiklis Running time: 2 hrs 15 mins SNOWMEN MISSION IMPASSABLE (U) In a place where snow storms rage, citizens are advised to stay indoors where it is safest. But come rain, shine, or snow, many have to plow against nature to complete tasks, finish a job, or even to care for a loved one. When a huge winter storm wreaks havoc on the Highway, plow teams fight equipment failures to keep the only road passable. When slides begin to bury the road, the Avalanche Control Team must rely on explosives to reopen it. Can these modern day ordinary superheroes save the day? Running time: 45 Parker Programme 3 Programme 4 June 3, 6, 9, 11, 15, 18, 21, 27, 30 June 1, 4, 7, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28 ACTION /THRILLER SNITCH (P13) ADVENTURE /FANTASY THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY (P13) Construction company owner John Matthews finds out that his estranged son, Jason, was thrown into the slammer for drug trafficking. Facing an unjust prison sentence for first time offenders, Jason faces a mandatory minimum sentence laws. Desperate, John convinces the DEA to let him go undercover to help make big arrests in exchange of his son’s release. With the help of his ex-con employee, John enters the world of narcotics where every step could compromise the operation. This demands the use of all his wits, resources and bravery to survive. How will he fair? Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Susan Sarandon, Jon Bernthal Running time: 2 hrs 13 mins BIOGRAPHY QUEEN ELIZABETH II: 60 YEARS ON (U) When Elizabeth came to the throne in 1952 her ascension heralded a post-war era of golden promise, but Britain moved slowly due to the after effects of WWII and the early Cold War years. Queen Elizabeth’s own life has been just as turbulent with the death of mother, sister and daughter-in-law. The Queen has remained faultless in her public duties at home and abroad, and is recognised as one of the world’s favourite figureheads. Running time: 47 mins 2 Bilbo Baggins, against his will, is being forced on a quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf kingdom of Erebor from the fearful dragon, Smaug. Approached by wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo found himself entering the company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakenshield. Their journey takes them into the wild, swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deathly Wargs, Giant Spiders, Shapeshifters, Sorcerers. Although their goal is to the east, they must first escape the goblin tunnels, where Bilbo meets the creature, Gollum. The shrivelled, hunchbacked human-like creature with big blue eyes has the tenacity of a lion with stunning intellegence and jarring personality changes. Bilbo re-evaluates his journey in light of this meeting. Stuck with no way out, and being left alone with Gollum around an underground lake, Bilbo learns a depth of courage that surprises him greately. During their time together, Bilbo also obtains Gollum’s “precious” ring that holds a significance…a simple gold ring that is connected to the fate of all Middle-earth in ways unimaginable. A beautiful tale of fear, strength, and courage, this movie is a brilliant prequel to the Lord of The Rings trilogy. Starring: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Dean O’Gorman, Aidan Turner Running time: 3 hrs Snitch Queen Elizabeth II:60 Years On The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Programme Beautiful Creatures Extreme Peril 5 Programme June 3, 5, 9, 11, 17,19, 23, 25, 29 June 2, 6, 8, 14, 19, 22, 26, 30 FANTASY/ROMANCE BEAUTIFUL CREATURES (P13) DRAMA/ROMANCE THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER (P13) Ethan has fallen for Lena, a newcomer in his school. She reveals to him that she’s a witch who, on her sixteenth birthday, will be claimed by either the forces of light or dark. A girl with sincere intensions, she chooses to remain in the light. However, in order to remain in the light, she mustn’t remain in love with Ethan. Despite her extraordinary powers, however, Ethan chooses to remain in love with her. Little to her knowledge, her mother has cast a spell on her to join the dark side. The lovers are in search of a spell to save their love. Will they succeed? Starring: Alden Ehrenreich, Alice Englert, Viola Davis, Emma Thompson,Jeremy Irons, Emmy Rossum Running time: 2 hrs 24 mins INNOVATIONS BIG IDEAS (U) Need inspiration? Focus on some of the greatest big ideas within the world of science and technology. Most of the time, big ideas come from small things. Running time: 10 mins DISASTERS DESTROYED IN SECONDS (P13) A power boat breaks apart during a race; a metro train plows into a truck with two people inside. Witness an array of incredible stories. Running time: 26 mins Based on the bestselling novel by Stephen Chbosky, this is the story of Charlie, a 15-year-old who has just entered high school. He feels like a naïve outsider coping with his first love, the suicide of his best friend, and his own mental stress while he tries to find the place in where he belongs. Taken under the trusted wings of Sam and Patrick, he is welcomed in to the real world. Starring: Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller Running time: 1 hr 59 mins TRENDS/STYLE FASHION FILES (U) The Files take you inside the glamorous world of fashion and alluring supermodels, famous fashion houses and designers. This episode takes a look at icon Liz Hurley and the legendary designer Jean Paul Gaultier Running time: 15 mins DOCUMENTARY EXTREME PERIL (P13) Interviews and CGI footage re-enact life’s most terrifying moments. These events include bombs detonating in an office building, a hot-air balloon crashing into a radio tower and many more slips, falls, crashes and disasters. Running time: 46 mins The Perks Of Being A Wallflower Programme 7 Programme June 5, 8, 10, 14, 16, 20, 24, 27 June 1, 4, 9, 12, 14, 17, 23, 25 DRAMA/MUSICAL ROCK OF AGES (18) COMEDY/CRIME (18) NOVOCAINE A romantic comedic musical that features a talented crowd of actors - Tom Cruise, Russell Brand, Alec Baldwin, and Julienne Houg - who play citizens of 1987 Hollywood on a musical rendition about two youngsters chasing their dreams in the big city. They fall in love at first sight and face a string of struggles thrown their way. Musical superstars Mary J Blige and Jon Bon Jovi also make guest appearances throughout the movie. A truly magnificent cast with an impressive musical arrangement, prepare your dance shoes and get your groove on for a fun, happy, and outgoing musical performance! Starring:Julianne Hough, Diego Boneta, Tom Cruise, Russell Brand, lec Baldwin, Bryan Cranston, Catherine Zeta-Jones Running time: 2 hrs 16 mins SHARK BITES ADVENTURES IN SHARK WEEK (P13) Craig Ferguson, host of the Late, Late Show has always loved Shark Week. But when he gets the chance to be in with the aquatic beasts, he gets in way over his head! Terrified of getting in the water and too proud not to, Ferguson makes the leap into an ocean full of hungry sharks. Will his love for the show hold, or will he close that chapter of his life forever? Running time: 44 mins 8 Steve Martin plays a dentist who seems to have it all. He has a beautiful picture-perfect fiancée, a successful dental clinic and a long standing clientele. But everything changes when he meets a sexy client, played by Helene Bonham Carter. In a raunchy rendezvous, she manages to empty out his narcotics cupboard. He’s put in a tight spot and goes on an adventure to retrieve his drugs and salvage his business. Starring: Steve Martin, Helena Bonham Carter, Chelcie Ross, Laura Dern Running time: 1 hr 44 mins Rock of Ages Shark Bites: Adventures In Shark Week DOCUMENTARY HOW DO THEY DO IT? (U) How do they mine lead? And how do they make and test shotguns? Go behind the scenes to discover how to do and make the things that make up our modern world. Running time: 27 mins SPEED OF LIFE PREDATORS OF SOUTH WEST (U) Cutting-edge camera technology provides a never-before-seen look into the daily struggles of both predators and prey in their ongoing fight for survival in the American Southwest. It’s a snakeeat-snake world where one mistake can turn hunter into hunted in the blink of an eye. Running time: 49 mins 6 Novocaine Programme PHOTO BY BARONBRIAN Nine Queens Dead Tired: Awake Is The New Sleep 9 Programme June 2, 8, 11, 14, 18, 20, 24, 26 June 3, 6, 11, 12, 15, 19, 22, 27, 29 CRIME/THRILLER NINE QUEENS (18) FAMILY/HORROR BELIEVE (P13) After witnessing Juan successfully pull off a bill-changing scam on a cashier, Marcos decides to step in and play cop. Once back out on the streets, Marcos reveals his true identity to be a fellow swindler with higher stakes. He invites Juan to be his partner in crime on a once-ona-lifetime scheme. A veteran con-man enlists them to sell a forged set of extremely valuable rare stamps: The Nine Queens. The negotiations bring about the entrance of Marcos’ sister, Valeria, their younger brother Federico and a slew of conmen and pickpockets. As the project ensues, the question begs: who’s actually conning whom? Starring: Ricardo Darín, Gastón Pauls, Leticia Brédice Running time: 2 hrs 5 mins DEAD TIRED AWAKE IS THE NEW SLEEP (U) We’ve all been told that not getting enough sleep affects our lives in many ways. This documentary examines why most of us are sleep deprived and the effect this is having on our lives. It details the frightening reality that tiredness is now a sinister killer that’s spreading like a pandemic. For the first time, the latest science from around the world proves that lack of sleep is harmful to the mind and body. See if you are getting enough and how it affects your life. Running time: 55 mins After constantly being kicked out of boarding schools, Ben is sent to live with his strict grandfather in a small town. There, no one shows interest, except for a girl name Kathrine. The two become friends despite the dispute between his grandfather and her uncle. But during his stay, he sees the ghost of a woman around his grandfather’s. He and Katherine want to help the ghost who connects the two families. As they research the past, they learn that sometimes all you can do to help is believe. Starring: Ricky Mabe, Mario Boni, Justin Bradley Running time: 1 hr 53 mins DESIGNERS DONNA KARAN FASHION AVENUE DIVA (U) New York’s “Queen of 7th Avenue” is Donna Karan. Revolving from Anne Klein to her own kingdom of fashion, debuting at 1985, launching a DKNY line, D, and more! Running time: 20 mins FRAUD/SCAM I WAS CONNED (U) From Wall Street to Main Street, con artists prey on people’s trust and manipulate their victim’s desires to get what they want. We runcover these scams and how anyone is a potential victim. Running time: 47 mins I Was Conned 11 Programme 12 June 4, 7, 10, 16, 20, 22, 26, 28, 30 June 3, 5, 10, 13, 17, 21, 23, 25, 29 CRIME/DRAMA CHASING HOLDEN (P13) COMEDY/ROMANCE SEX AND THE CITY 2 (18) Neil Lawrence is sent to a boarding school against his will. During his first couple of days, he meets TJ and falls head over heels for her. After being assigned a paper on Holden Caufield, the main character in J.D. Salinger’s “Catcher In The Rye”, Neil decides that Salinger has played a defining role in his life and goes in search for him. Neil and TJ skip class to head to New York City where their lives are forever changed. Starring: DJ Qualls, Rachel Blanchard, Colin Fox Running time: 1 hr 56 mins LIFESTYLE RICH AND FAMOUS (U) Profiles the world’s seriously wealthy, glamorous and influential personalities. From the entrepreneurs who worked hard for success, the celebrities whose talent has brought them wealth, to those who were born wealthy into families with long established histories. Running time: 15 mins CUISINE/CULTURE CULINARY ASIA: JAPAN (U) The passionate pursuit of perfection is the spirit that puts Japanese food in a league of its own. Japan is a gastronomic playground where radical innovation meets ancient tradition, and where tradition itself evolves to stake claim. Running time: 49 mins The ladies are in need of a big break! Samantha is facing her worst nightmare – menopause, and has resorted to cheating her body from it. Miranda just quit her job after realising that her boss is disrespecting her based merely on the fact that she’s a woman. Charlotte is overwhelmed with being a mother as her daughter Lily approaches ‘terrible two’. And Carrie, two years into her marriage, finds herself in need of a break from her husband. Then the perfect opportunity to getaway arises: an all-expense paid trip to Abu Dhabi. After the trip, the best friends take home with them some very valuable lessons being in a different country with values, culture and mindset that differ from what they’re used to. What looks like the ultimate escape may turn out to be vastly different... Starring: Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon Running time: 2 hrs 40 mins FASHION/DESIGN ELEMENTS OF STYLE (U) We’re jet setting off to London to take you to the best spots to shop. Our shopping guides: designers Paul Smith, Vogue’s Hamish Bowles, model Joanne Watkins, it-girl Plum Sykes, and the legendary shoe designer Manolo Blahnik. It’s going to be one hell of a shopping trip! Running time: 20 mins Chasing Holden Culinary Asia: Japan PHOTO BY MIGF2011 (TATSU JAPANESE CUISINE) Programme 10 Sex And The City 2 Programme Invictus Connect 13 Programme June 2, 6, 8, 12, 13, 18, 24, 27, 30 June 1, 7, 9, 13, 15, 21, 23, 28 ACTION/ADVENTURE INVICTUS (U) ACTION/CRIME SHERLOCK HOLMES (P13) The inspiring true story based on Nobel Peace Prize winner Nelson Mandela’s mission to unite White and Black South Africa. His political genius and humanitarian commitment is highlighted as he skilfully uses sport as the catalyst, in the country’s historic run to the 1995 World Rugby Cup championship. Sport lovers are not the only ones who will be deeply moved by this amazing statesman’s towering achievements. Morgan Freeman is outstanding as Nelson Mandela. Starring: Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon, Tony Kgoroge Running time: 2 hrs 28 mins PROFILES POWER PLAYERS (U) Profiles the most powerful, influential men and women from different fields whose power, talent or moral example are transforming the world. We look at powerful entertainers, artists, scientists, philosophers, revolutionaries, titans, entrepreneurs and philanthropists. Running time: 10 mins DOCUMENTARY CONNECT (U) The internet connects us in ways unthinkable! In this episode, we present to you a fresh, exciting offering for the Science & Technology genre that connects viewers to the future. Running time: 22 mins After capturing and hanging Lord Blackwood, Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson call yet another case closed. However, the detectives are summoned again when Lord Blackwood mysteriously returns from the dead and resumes his killing spree and black magic practices. Clues unravel secrets, dark sorcery, and involve Holmes’ former lover, the mysterious Irene Adler, who has more than one hidden agenda. Robert Downey Jr and Jude Law have such strong chemistry in this film, you don’t want to miss it. Starring: Robert Downey Jr, Jude Law, Rachel McAdams Running time: 2 hrs 24 mins DOCUMENTARY CRASH BANG BOOM (U) High-octane, explosive viewing! We take a quick peek at a range of bloopers and events gone wrong. Running time: 11 mins DOCUMENTARY THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY (U) Showcases the best (and worst!) moments, actions, events, scandals, triumphs and controversies from sport, fashion and entertainment’s famous faces. Running time: 25 mins Sherlock Holmes Programme June 1, 4, 9, 12, 15, 17, 23, 25 15 SPECIAL DECEPTION WITH KEITH BARRY (U) Keith Barry is a mentalist, illusionist, and expert in the fields of perception and deception. Taking to the streets, Barry demonstrates amazing skills. But these are not ‘magic tricks’. Rather, he uses his powers to read his subjects’ thoughts and control their behaviours. Would you approach Keith for a magic trick demonstration? Running time: 47 mins COMEDY/ROMANCE VALENTINE’S DAY (P13) Love can be complicated, confusing, sweet, painful, and all of the above. Valentine’s Day is a 2010 American romantic comedy film directed by Garry Marshall. A spin-off of the British film Love Actually, the screenplay was written by Katherine Fugate from a story by Fugate, Abby Kohn and Marc Silverstein. A star-studded cast explores the relationships of a disparate couple in Los Angeles in the wake of Valentine’s Day. Relationships are formed, sputter out and re-ignited – from a young boy who wants flowers for his first love, to grandparents together for years who face a crisis, and an “I Hate Valentine’s Day” dinner for the lonely and the lied to. Can Cupid finish his work by midnight? Starring: Jessica Alba,Kathy Bates, Jessica Biel, Bradley Cooper, Patrick Dempsey, Taylor Swift, Taylor Lautner, Jamie Foxx Running time: 2 hrs 13 mins Programme June 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, 24, 26, 30 16 Valentine’s Day MEDICAL MYSTERY CATCHING CANCER (U) Cancer is fast becoming one of the most commonly diagnosed diseases. It strikes fast and kills fast if not treated in time. Sixteen women in one workplace in Australia have developed breast cancer. Despite intense investigation, no cause was found. Scientists examine this medical mystery asking whether the cause be viral or of an altogether more mysterious nature? Running time: 58 mins Catching Cancer TRIVIA/BIOGRAPHY ASIAN ICONS (U) Mini biographies of all of your favourite Asian celebrities. Lots of interesting facts, inside information and trivia. Running time: 12 mins ACTION NINJA ASSASSIN (18) Trained since childhood as a lethal killer, Raizo has turned his back on the Ozunu clan that raised him,seeks revenge for their heartless murders. Teaming up with Europol investigator Mika, Raizo steadily eliminates his enemies, inching ever closer to a deadly confrontation. Tensions and emotions rise as the duo fight for what is right and to save each other. Starring: Rain, Naomie Harris, Ben Miles, Rick Yune, Randall Duk Kim Running time: 1 hr 50 mins 14 Ninja Assassin Programme June 3, 6, 11,17, 19, 26, 27, 29 PHOTO BY FRANK.VASSEN The Informant! Chameleon Beach 17 Programme June 4, 7, 10, 16, 20, 22, 25, 28 NATURE CHAMELEON BEACH (U) DOCUMENTARY WHAT A TOOL: ANNIHILATORS (U) COMEDY/DRAMA THE INFORMANT! (P13) DRAMA/ADVENTURE ORPHAN (18) This documentary follows two chameleons from a small population of only 300 living by a lagoon in Greece. We explore this beautiful Greek location and one of the world’s most fascinating species and point out the need for a more responsible attitude, not only to the endangered chameleons but to all the original inhabitants of the beach so that their survival may be prolonged. Running time: 58 mins The Informant! is a true story mixing themes from A Beautiful Mind and The Insider, where real life PhDs executed something extraordinary. Based on Kurt Eichenwald’s 2000 book, The Informant! is the tale of Mark Whitacre (played by Matt Damon), an Ivy League PhD who was a rising star at Archer Daniels Midland in the early 1990s. The bipolar hero wound up blowing the whistle on the company’s price fixing tactics and became the highest-ranked executive to ever turn coat in US history. Whitacre secretly gathered hundreds of hours of video and audio tapes over several years in what became one of the largest price fixing cases in US history. Starring: Matt Damon, Scott Bakula, Lucas McHugh Carroll, Eddie Jemison Running time: 2 hrs 2 mins The Annihilators yield the most destructive forces man can build. Whether through electricity, steam or explosions, these extraordinary tools lay waste to anything in their path and we’re bringing out the big guns in this edition. From arc furnaces and huge chainsaws, to steam-powered hammers, we take a poke at the descructive metal monsters that get things done in a big way. Running time: 50 mins When Kate and John Coleman meet a nineyear-old Estonian girl, Esther, at the St. Marina Orphanage, they immediately fall in love with the well-educated orphan. Upon bringing their new daughter home, their young son, Daniel, is hostile to his new sister; but their deaf-mute daughter, little Max, is enchanted with her – at first. As time goes by, Kate begins to feel that Esther is manipulative and possibly even psychologically disturbed. But John refuses to listen to his wife’s misgivings, and the wounds in their marriage reopen. When Kate calls Sister Abigail at the orphanage, the nun informs her that Esther has a troubled and mysterious history. Starring: Vera Farmiga, Peter Sarsgaard, Isabelle Fuhrman Running time: 2 hrs 10 mins Orphan June 3, 5, 8, 13, 14, 18, 21, 27 19 DOCUMENTARY BY ROYAL APPOINTEMENT (U) Offers a glimpse into the world of the official suppliers to the Royal Family. From tailors to cheese makers, medal crafters to wine suppliers, and cobblers to carriage makers, their skills and craftsmanship have placed them in a very exclusive group. Running time: 58 mins TRENDS/STYLE FASHION FILES (U) Takes you inside the glamorous world of fashion and alluring supermodels, famous fashion houses and designers. Running time: 10 mins DRAMA/SPORT WHITEOUT (U) A reseach team wraps up their work when a pilot reports that he might have seen a corpse in the snow. U.S. Marshall Carrie Stetko flies to the location to investigate. They discover that the dead man is a geologist, missing along with two others. Carrie finds evidence that he was murdered. When she returns to the station, she receives a call - from one of the missing technicians in an abandoned Russian Station. But when she arrives in the station, she finds him dead – and the killer sets out to kill her. Starring: Kate Beckinsale, Gabriel Macht, Tom Skerritt Running time: 1 hr 52 mins Programme 20 Whiteout June 2, 6, 10, 12, 16, 18, 22, 24, 30 MUSIC REWIND (U) Take a musical trip down memory lane with hot hits from the 1980s and 1990s. Running time: 28 mins SPORTS MUCH MORE THAN A GAME (U) A fan can be so dedicated to his team or to the sport he loves that his life is scheduled around games. They’re there when nobody else shows up, win or lose, rain, hail or shine. We meet Lorin ‘Big Lo’ Sandretzky, the Seattle Super-fan, now so famous he has his own super-fan action figure. Running time: 28 mins TECHNOLOGY CONNECT (U) This Science & Technology series connects you to the future. Move beyond the products to reveal how technology links all things. Running time: 16 mins COMEDY IN THE LAND OF WOMEN (U) After a break up, Carter moves from L.A. to Michigan for a change of scenery. He soon finds himself unexpectedly caught up in the lives of the neighbouring women. Starring: Adam Brody, Elana Anaya, Meg Ryan Running time: 1 hr 48 mins Much More Than A Game PHOTO BY TOOFARNORTH Programme 18 In The Land Of Women Programme My Sister’s Keeper Lion Army 21 Programme June 1, 7, 13, 15, 19, 23, 25, 28 June 1, 4, 7, 9, 13, 18, 19, 21, 25 NATURE PENGUIN ISLAND (U) NATURE LION ARMY (U) TRIVIA/BIOGRAPHY ASIAN ICONS (U) VIDEO FASHION MODEL TV (P13) The world famous ‘Little Penguins’ of Australia’s Phillip Island entertain half a million tourists a year with a sunset parade from the surf to their burrows. In this episode, we find long-time penguin couple Bluey and Sheila struggling to feed their hungry chicks Running time: 58 mins Think you know your favourite Asian celebs? Well, think again. These mini but detailed biographies on all of your favourite Asian celebrities will test how much you know. Lots of interesting facts, inside information and trivia. Running time: 3 mins DRAMA MY SISTER’S KEEPER (U) Eleven-year-old Anna tries to hire successful lawyer Campbell to earn medical emancipation from her mother who wants her to donate her kidney to her older sister, who has leukemia. Anna believes she was conceived with only this purpose in mind. Campbell offers to help Anna pro bono. But her mother has other ideas: to change Anna’s mind. Starring: Abigail Breslin, Jason Patric, Cameron Diaz, Alec Baldwin, Sofia Vassilieva Running time: 1 hr 59 mins In Kruger National Park there is a 28-member a lion pride! Despite the females’ hunting prowess, nine adolescent males dominate every kill and bully their way to the best feeding spots on the carcass. With the two powerful males away on patrol, the youngsters run riot. Running time: 58 mins We’re sizzling up the runway with runway superstars! We meet the stunning Luca Gadjus, who is every designer’s dream. Then, we find out why Jessica Stam uses her last name to this day. We also meet Natasha Poly of Russia, Jodie Kidd and her only stylist, Charles Worthington. Plus, the beauties who’ve returned to the runway for a good cause. Running time: 27 mins CRIME/DRAMA THE LIMEY (18) An ex-con heads to LA from prison to seek out his daughter’s murderer. Through an investigation guided by another ex-con, new things about the murder come to light. He also meets an actress who knew his daughter and who forces him to re-evaluate himself. Starring: Terence Stamp, Peter Fonda, Lesley Ann Warren Running time: 1 hs 35 mins The Limey 23 Programme 24 June 2, 5, 10, 12, 16, 18, 24, 26, 29 June 3, 6, 9, 11, 15, 17, 21, 23, 27 NATURE SAVUTI: PREDATOR BATTLEGROUND (U) DOCUMENTARY MIRACLES IN THE DESERT (U) The Savuti channel is famous for its high density of predators – some 40 hunters live around this dried-up region. Feuding hyena and wild dogs must survive among threatening lions and scavenging jackals. The channel connects prey and predator in an endless cycle of life and death. Running time: 58 mins DOCUMENTARY CRASH BANG BOOM (U) We take a quick peek at a range of bloopers and events gone spectacularly wrong. Some will make you laugh, and others will make you cringe in pain. Running time: 6 mins CRIME/DRAMA DRUGSTORE COWBOY (18) Bob and Diane are a superstitious couple that enjoys pharmaceutical drugs such as dilaudid, morphine and cocaine. Things get out of hand when their drug abuse and mischief land one of them dead. The group moves on to a new city with the body in their car, but with unsuspecting guests in town, they freak out. Starring: Matt Dillon, Kelly Lynch, James Le Gros, James Remar Running time: 1 hr 56 mins With the scorching heat of the sun in the desert, the absence of water and humidity, dehydration can impair normal bodily functions. However, American citizen Robert Bogucki walked for 43 miraculous days across the Great Sandy Desert in Australia after running out of food and water. When he was finally rescued, everyone was left in awe, amazed at his healthy condition. Kids, don’t try this at all! Running time: 58 mins Drugstore Cowboy Savuti: Predator Battleground DRAMA I’M LOSING YOU (18) A man nearing his 60th birthday has less than a year to live with an incurable cancer. The effects of his disease take a toll on him and his wife. Despite his health issues, his family is kept out of the loop and their family drama goes on. His son, a former actor, has to deal with his daughter and a drug-addicted ex-wife. But the death of a family member brings the melodramatic clan together as they try to recover from the blow that almost drove all of them to madness. A story of familial love, filial piety, and appreciating the little things. This film will help you reevaluate your own life. Starring: Frank Langella, Daniel von Bargen, Rosanna Arquette Running time: 2 hrs 2 mins I’m Losing You PHOTO BY THE DRAMA LEAGUE Programme 22 Programme Talking With Animals: Crowded World 25 June 3, 5, 8, 11, 17, 21, 23, 29 TALKING WITH ANIMALS CROWDED WORLD (U) NATURE WEIRD AND DANGEROUS (P13) A major ground breaking BBC series takes us on a journey to discover the complex methods of animal communication. Talking with Animals uses the latest technology to enable scientists to eavesdrop on the natural world and pass information to animals by mimicking their language. Running time: 56 mins There are many designers who have turned their names into a household brand from being an exclusive in the fashion world. From Donna Karan to Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger to Bill Blass and Ralph Lauren. Running time: 18 mins COMEDY/ROMANCE GET WELL SOON (18) Popular talk show host Bobby Bishop has a mental breakdown on camera with a pop starlet. He makes a crude observation about life and it quickly spirals out of control. His personal scandals surface, bringing his career to an abrupt end. Desperate for love, he shifts to New York City, only to bump into a former flame. Can true love iron out the creases for a brand new start? Starring: Vincent Gallo, Courteney Cox, Jeffrey Tambor Running time: 1 hr 46 mins Our wackiest and most bizarre series ever features land mines, Sherlock Holmes, the Broken Heart Museum, medieval battles and lots more. Running time: 27 mins PROFILES POWER PLAYERS (U) Profiles the most influential people whose passion, talent or moral example are transforming the world. Running time: 5 mins SPORTS HOUSE OF GLORY (U) Advances in sporting technologies are making new breakthroughs with stadiums becoming bigger, stronger and better than ever before. Running time: 29 mins ADVENTURE/FANTASY CONAN THE BARBARIAN (18) Conan is trained in the art of war. His quest begins as a personal vendetta for the fierce Cimmerian warrior and soon turns into an epic battle against impossible odds, as Conan realises he is the only hope of saving Hyboria from an encroaching reign of supernatural evil. Starring: Jason Momoa, Ron Perlman, Rose McGowan, Running time: 1 hr 59 mins Conan The Barbarian Programme June 2, 6, 9, 14, 19, 22, 26, 30 27 SPORTS I WANT TO BE (U) American football is more than a sport, it is a business. We trace the past of American football in rugby and soccer, profile Tom Brady, DeMarcus Love and look forward to the progress of the sport. Running time: 29 mins LIFESTYLE RICH AND FAMOUS (U) Profiles the world’s seriously wealthy, glamorous and influential personalities. Running time: 5 mins REALITY TV WORST CASE SCENARIO (P13) A survival expert puts himself in potentially life-threatening situations to show the how-to, hands-on, step-by-step instructions on everything you may need to know when faced with a worstcase scenario. Running time: 27 mins DRAMA/FAMILY PRIDE (P13) Based on the true story of a math teacher who takes a group of troubled teens off the streets and gives them a chance at redeeming their lives with the help of competitive swimming. Starring: Terrence Howard, Bernie Mac, Kimberly Elise Running time: 1 hr 59 mins 26 June 4, 7, 12, 15, 20, 22, 28, 30 DESIGNERS NEW YORK AMERICAN BRANDING (U) House Of Glory Programme Programme 28 Pride June 1, 8, 10, 13, 16, 20, 24, 28 INNOVATIONS BIG IDEAS (U) Need inspiration? Every big idea comes form a small source of inspiration. But in this episode, we’re turning the lens away to focus on some of the greatest big ideas within the world of science and technology. Running time: 10 mins Worst Case Scenario BLOCKBUSTER HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE (P13) It is Harry’s sixth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft. In this academic year, he finds himself more mellow and grown up than he’s ever been. The death of his godfather, Sirius Black, has left an indelible mark on him and he’s more determined than ever to put an end to Lord Voldemort and revenge his godfather’s senseless death. Harry is, however, overjoyed to be back at school. He also finds a book with a mysterious remark: ‘This book is the property of the Half Blood Prince’. This book has become a precious item which helps him excel in Potions class but also teaches him a few dark and dangerous mixtures. Meanwhile together with Professor Dumbledore, he must face the treacherous task of defeating his evil nemesis Lord Voldermort. Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint Michael Gambon, Alan Rickman, Helena Bonham Carter Running time: 2 hrs 50 mins Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince movie review Action/Adventure: 12 Years A Slave (18) Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael K. Williams, Michael Fassbender Running time: 2 hrs 35 mins 01 Programme Witness one man’s epic struggle for freedom and survival in this captivating story. Winner of the Oscar for Best Picture at the 86th Academy Awards 12 Years A Slave PHOTOS BY GOLDEN SCREEN CINEMA THIS GROUND BREAKING NARRATIVE MEMOIR received international acclaim by critics and audiences for its direction, screenplay, production value and its faithfulness to Solomon Northup’s memoir. The movie quickly gained popularity with its stellar cast and impressive cinematography. An sometimes difficult to watch but true history of the slavery era in the United States, the movie brilliantly captures the sentimentss and emotion from the time. With immaculate attention to detail, the film garnered many awards and was highly acclaimed by critics. The blockbuster hit movie earned three Academy Awards, including Best Picture. It received a Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama and also took home the BAFTA Award for Best Film. Chiwetel Ejiofor also brought home the award for Best Actor in his role as Solomon Northup. Lupita Nyong’O who played Patsey, the young slave girl, was also nominated for her role. The wrtier for this emotional film, John Ridley, was residing in Amsterdam where Anne Frank was a national hero. When he read the book, he knew that the story needed to be heard and so the screenplay was born. Backed by Brad Pitt’s production company, Plan B Entertainment, and with a budget of USD20million, the film grossed high at the box office with USD178,417,961. The elegant music scores were composed by Hans Zimmer, the same composer of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies and more. After the Oscar wins, both Steve McQueen (producer) and John Ridley (screenplay writer) got into a feud over the screenplay credit. McQueen was denied his share of the credit and Ridley was vindicated by Fox Searchlight, the film distributor. This was later denied by Ridley bringing to an end the debate. movie review Action/Crime: Parker (18) Starring: Jason Statham, Jennifer Lopez, Michael Chiklis Running time: 2 hrs 15 mins 02 PHOTOS BY GOLDEN SCREEN CINEMA Programme Hard man Statham is on point in this gun slinging heist story about revenge and the double cross Parker A CRIME THRILLER directed by Taylor Hackford, the film was initially set to be his first film noir. With this aim in mind, the film was produced on a “mid-30s” budget of USD$35million and was conceived following the death of Donald E. Westlake, the author of the novel Flashfire, on which the film is based. Premiering in Las Vegas, Nevada in January 2013, the film was released late due to strong competition from the box office. The movie also received many mixed reviews that seemed to lean towards the negative due to its poor adaptation to the novel. On a more positive note, others found actor Jason Statham to be wellfitted for the role of Parker and praised Jennifer Lopez for the comedic relief she provided. The film opened at number five at the box office and grossed slightly over USD$7million - USD$2million shy of predicted earnings. As a result of a feudal past between the author and filmmakers, Westlake refused the right for filmmakers to use the character’s name, stating that permission to use the character’s names would only be granted if filmmakers adopted all the novels. However, the rules changed following the death of Westlake. His wife sold the rights to one Parker novel and the right to use Parker’s name under one condition. The filmmakers had to adapt more films in line with the wishes of her late husband. A former diver for the British Olympic Team, Jason Statham performed all of Parker’s stunts in the film by himself. In one scene, he jumped out of the window of a fast-moving vehicle for his character’s escape scene. Considered highly dangerous, Hackford was in nerves during the stunt that had to be filmed five or six times for completion. In another scene, Statham had to hang off the balcony of a building. Due to the wires he was wearing, Statham was severely bruised from the restriction the wires provided. movie review Action/Crime: Snitch (P13) Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Susan Sarandon, Jon Bernthal Running time: 2 hrs 13 mins 03 PHOTOS BY GOLDEN SCREEN CINEMA Programme The deveoted father who risks his and his family’s lives to go undercover and clear his son’s name Snitch IT’S NOT OFTEN THAT A PROFESSIONAL WRESTLER makes the successful transition from the ring to the silver screen, many have tried, and very few have succeeded in pulling off serious roles that aren’t an extension of their craft - Hulk Hogan in Rocky III or Macho Man Randy Savage in Spiderman. However there have been success stories such as Lenny Montana who played Luca Brasi in the Godfather and Roddy Piper as Nada in They Live, and certainly we can put Dwayne Johnson aka “The Rock”, in this category. After a rocky start doing fluff like Doom and Tooth Fairy, Johnson has slowly been handed more serious roles to prove himself as a serious actor, the latest of which is the relatively low budget thriller, Snitch. Johnson stars as John Matthews, a normal everyday divorced and remarried owner of a construction company, massive muscles as standard, whose son is facing 10 years in prison for accepting a drug package for a shady friend. Now we all know the length American fathers will to go for their kids, so it is unsurprising that given the chance to get his son off the hook by the DEA if he lands them someone higher the drug food chain, he jumps at the chance. Using an ex-con from his construction company (Jon Bernthal) who has links to the underworld, he manages to gain their trust and offers them full use of his fleet of lorries as a way to smuggle the drugs into and around the country. However things start getting even more dangerous when he gets the attention of a legendary Mexican druglord, El Topo. This premise is based on fact and delivers a nice break from the full on action, ordinary man turns into one-man-army scenario as despite his size, Johnson is up against some scarier guys than him, which adds to the immersion of the movie. It raises some tough questions about certain drug laws in America but most of all is an entertaining and gripping ride from start to end. Wrestling fans expecting camp action maybe disappointed.