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July 21 - 27, 2010
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WEDNESDAY (Jul 21) Film - Imagine That on Super Movies at 9pm

Eddie Murphy stars in this comedy as a successful financial executive who has more time for his blackberry than his seven-year old daughter. A sudden crisis of confidence combined with career issues causes him to eventually find the solution to all his problems - but in his daughter's imaginary world.

THURSDAY (Jul 22)

Series - Animal Cops Houston: Graveyard Farm on Animal Planet at 1.40pm

In this episode of the documentary series that follows the Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; witness a police raid on an illegal cockfight, and drama at the society's hospital, when a dog is brought in with life-threatening gunshot wounds.

FRIDAY (Jul 23)

Film - Up on Showmovies at 8pm

Not just for children, this is another one of Pixar's animated treasures. A 78-year-old balloon salesman, Carl Fredricksen, finally fulfils his long life dream of adventure, and completely shocks his neighbours by travelling to the wilds of South America via the thousands of balloons tied to his house.

SATURDAY (Jul 24)

Series - Glee: Episode 21 on America Plus at 8pm

The series, following the trials and tribulations of a high school show choir, continues. The club receives news that is sure to rattle some nerves; Will attempts to deal with his sorrow and cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester's incessant bullying - but fails miserably, and Quinn tries to connect with her 'funky' side with a little help from Mercedes.

SUNDAY (Jul 25)

Film - Miss March on Showmovies Comedy at 8pm

This comedy focuses on the bizarre experiences of a young man who awakens from a four year coma to find that his previously innocent high-school sweetheart has since become a naked centrefold in Playboy magazine. He and his best friend then decide to take a cross-country road trip as part of a mission to win back the girl.

MONDAY (Jul 26)

Film - 28 Days Later on OSN Movies at 9pm

Directed by well-renowned Danny Boyle (responsible for Trainspotting and Slumdog Millionaire), Cillian Murphy and Naomie Harris star in this speculative sci-fi horror that depicts the effects of a homicidal rampage upon society, in which a deadly 'rage' virus transforms the world into a desolate wasteland.

TUESDAY (Jul 27)

Series - Banged Up Abroad on National Geographic Adventure at 6.30pm

This drama-documentary series tells the gripping real-life stories of travellers detained overseas. The tale of Russell Thoresen is recounted in this episode; a young American who is so enthralled by a new girlfriend, Jessica that he goes on a drug smuggling trip to Peru. After being dumped, his nightmare worsens.







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