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September 22 - 28, 2010
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WEDNESDAY (Sept 22) Film - 44 Inch Chest on Super Movies at 9pm

From the writers of Sexy Beast comes a thrilling and explosive drama that unfolds when a jealous husband and friends kidnap his wife's younger lover. Colin Diamond (Ray Winstone) is in agony, shattered by his wife's infidelity. However, he has friends who do more than stand by - they kidnap his wife's French lover and hold him prisoner so that Colin can restore his manhood with revenge.

THURSDAY (Sept 23)

Film - Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince on Super Movies and OSN Movies at 9pm

Adolescent wizard-in-training Harry Potter returns to Hogwarts for another year of schooling and learns more about the dark past of the boy who grew up to become Lord Voldemort in this, the sixth instalment of the film series that originated from the writings of author JK Rowling. There was a time when Hogwarts was thought of as a safe haven, but thanks to Voldemort's tightening grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds, that simply isn't the case anymore.

FRIDAY (Sept 24)

Film - The Emperor's New Groove 2 on Fox Movies at 9pm

Arrogant young Emperor Kuzco is transformed into a llama by his power hungry advisor - the devious diva Yzma. Stranded in the jungle, Kuzco's only chance to get back home and reclaim the high life rests with a good-hearted peasant named Pacha. Kuzco's 'perfect world' becomes a perfect mess as this most unlikely duo must deal with hair-raising dangers, wild predicaments and each other as they race to return Kuzco to the throne before Yzma tracks them down and finishes him off.

SATURDAY (Sept 25)

Series - Samantha Who Season 2 on Fox Series at 9.30pm

After a car accident causes retrograde amnesia, Samantha Newly digs through clues to discover that she was a horrible person. Vain, selfish, lacking conscience or heart, she had far more enemies than friends. So when Samantha learns that her 'accident' was actually an attempted murder, she is not surprised. As our heroine begins the long, comic process of starting over, she fears that the 'old Sam' will return or her would-be killer will try again. Samantha tries to remake herself through good, positive choices - even though the bad ones are so much easier and way more fun.

SUNDAY (Sept 26)

Series - Mad Men Season 3 on MBC 4 at 11pm

Set in 1960s New York City, Mad Men explores the glamorous and ego-driven 'Golden Age' of advertising, where everyone is selling something, and nothing is ever what it seems. Returning for its third season, the two-time Golden Globe-winning series for Best TV drama burst with one scandalous surprise after another. Jon Hamm and the rest of the award-winning ensemble continue to captivate us as they contend with a world on the brink.

MONDAY (Sept 27)

Film - The Ring 2 on Fox Movies at 11pm

Six months after the horrifying events that terrorised Rachel Keller and her son Aidan, the two have left their home in Seattle to escape the haunting memories of Samara and her cursed videotape, which left so much death in its wake. Moving to the small coastal community of Astoria, Oregon, Rachel and Aidan hope to make a fresh start. However, Rachel's resolve quickly turns to dread when evidence at a local crime scene - including an unmarked video tape - seems eerily familiar.

TUESDAY (Sept 28)

Film - Dead Man Walking on Cinema City at 9pm

Inspired by the true story of a nun's relationship with a condemned man, this provocative examination of crime, punishment and redemption earned Susan Sarandon the 1995 Oscar for Best Actress and Sean Penn an Oscar nomination for Best Actor. Dead Man Walking is a fast-moving and absorbing film filled with genuine suspense that will leave you awe-struck.







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