Flip through the latest issue of Gulf Weekly.
Wednesday (Jun 11)Film - One California Day on Star Movies at 8.30pm.
Starring Jimmy Gamboa, Dane Perlee and Tyler Hatzikian. In this surfing documentary, West Coast surf culture as shaped and defined by eight male surfers, who hail from a variety of southern California beach communities, is observed. The filmmakers establish biographical profiles of their subjects and witness the unique way in which each man approaches surfing and surf culture.
THURSDAY (Jun 12)
Series - Desperate Housewives on Star World at 9pm.
The residents of Wisteria Lane celebrate their annual holiday block party. Meanwhile, Gabrielle sets her eyes on a father of a girl she's coaching. Mike is arrested for Monique's murder. Thanks to Lynette, mothers of the neighbourhood arrange a protest against Art. This causes his sister a heart attack. And Susan has to cook dinner for Ian's parents.
FRIDAY (Jun 13)
Film - Deck the Halls on Star Movies at 8.30pm.
For optometrist Steve Finch (Matthew Broderick), Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. Unfortunately, his wife, Kelly (Kristin Davis), and their two children don't share his enthusiasm for the festive season. Despite the resentment he faces at home, nothing can dampen Steve's spirits. But his status as the local 'King of Christmas' is challenged when used-car salesman Buddy Hall (Dani DeVito) moves in next door and covers his house with enough festive lights to make it visible from the moon.
SATURDAY (Jun 14)
Film - At First Sight on Star Movies at 8.30pm.
When New York architect Amy Benic (Mira Sorvino) falls in love with blind, charismatic masseur Virgil Adamson (Val Kilmer), she convinces him to undergo experimental surgery that will allow him to see the world as she sees it - in all its chaotic, colourful glory. In this new, exciting time together, they soon learn that all gifts come with a price and vision is comprised of a multitude of senses.
SUNDAY (Jun 15)
The making of the film - Kung Fu Panda on Star Movies at 8pm.
Host Dominic Lau presents VIP Access, the ultimate backstage pass to Kung Fu Panda, the animated martial arts adventure.
Po the panda is a lazy slacker who spends his days working in his family's noodle shop. Although he lacks ambition, an ancient prophecy predicts he is destined to become a Kung Fu Master and save everyone from the vengeful snow leopard, Tai Lung. This tale about an unlikely hero features the voices of Jack Black, Jackie Chan, Dustin Hoffman and Lucy Liu.
MONDAY (Jun 16)
Series - Hope & Faith on Star World at 7.30pm.
Talk about sibling rivalry. Sisters Hope and Faith couldn't have been more different than chalk and cheese. Hope is your classic stay-at-home mum - centred, balanced, with three lively children to fill up her days. Faith, on the other hand, has been living the high life in Hollywood as a daytime soap opera star. A clash of the opposites, but can Hope share a roof with her larger-than-life sister and still hold on to normalcy and order?
TUESDAY (Jun 17)
Documentary - Perfect Weapon: Siege Engines on NGC at 9pm.
Our two hosts, archaeologist Stuart Prior and ex-Royal Marine Monty Halls, explore the destructive power of Siege Engines in history. Sieges are as old as warfare itself, like Alexander the Great's siege of Tyre, the Siege of Acre in 1191, right up to the modern day, with the Siege of Sarajevo in 1992 being the longest in modern history. Monty and Stuart follow the building of a mangonel, and trebuchet, in order to test their power and accuracy.
