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March 9 - 15, 2011
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WEDNESDAY (Mar 9) Film - Phone Booth on Fox Movies at 11pm

A phone call can change your life, but for one man it can also end it. Set entirely within and around the confines of a New York City phone booth, this action thriller follows a slick media consultant (Colin Farrell) who is trapped after being told by a caller - a serial killer with a sniper rifle - that he'll be shot dead if he hangs up.

THURSDAY (Mar 10)

Film - Nine on OSN Cinema at 9pm

Arrogant, self-centred movie director Guido Contini finds himself struggling to find meaning, purpose, and a script for his latest film endeavour. With only a week left before shooting begins, he desperately searches for answers and inspiration from his wife, his mistress, his muse, and his mother. As his chaotic profession steadily destroys his personal life, Guido must find a balance between creating art and succumbing to its obsessive demands.

FRIDAY (Mar 11)

Film - The Blind Side on OSN Movies HD at 9pm

This is based on a true story of Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy who take in a homeless teenage African-American, Michael 'Big Mike' Oher. When he expresses an interest in football, Leigh goes all out to help him, including giving the coach ideas on how best to use Michael's skills. They provide him with a loving home and hire a tutor to help him improve his grades to the point where he would qualify for an NCAA Division I athletic scholarship. Oher was the first-round pick of the Baltimore Ravens in the 2009 NFL draft.

SATURDAY (Mar 12)

Film - Torque on Fox Movies at 11pm

Biker Cary Ford has returned to his hometown to reunite with his girlfriend and take care of a little unfinished business. When he skipped town, Ford was in possession of several motorcycles belonging to Henry, a ruthless drug dealer and leader of the Hellions biker gang. Now Henry's putting the squeeze on Ford in an attempt to retrieve the bikes. When Ford is less than willing to co-operate, Henry frames him for the murder of Junior, younger brother of Trey, the leader of the Reapers motorcycle gang. Ford must outrun an FBI agent who's hot on his trail while eluding both Trey and Henry, if he wants to clear his name and live to ride another day.

SUNDAY (Mar 13)

Film - What Happens in Vegas on Fox Movies at 11pm

The story revolves around two people who discover they've gotten married following a night of debauchery, with one of them winning a huge jackpot after playing the other's quarter. The unhappy pair try to undermine each other and get their hands on the money - falling in love along the way.

MONDAY (Mar 14)

Series - Bill Maher ... But I'm Not Wrong on OSN Comedy at 10pm

In front of a live audience, the Emmy-nominated host of Real Time with Bill Maher performs an all-new hour of stand-up comedy. Among the topics Bill discusses in his ninth HBO solo special are: Whether the 'Great Recession' is really over, the fake patriotism of the right wing, what goes on in the mind of a terrorist, the drug war, Michael Jackson, getting out of Iraq and Afghanistan, Racism, the health care fight and many other topics.

TUESDAY (Mar 15)

Documentary - Lee's Superhumans on Discovery Channel at 9pm

As part of 'Incredible People' night on Discovery Channel, the series will take a closer look at ordinary people who possess extraordinary abilities and remarkable skills due to their genetic differences. The line-up of premiere programming features Stan Lee - the man behind some of the biggest comic book heroes of all time - who will go in search of people with genuine, real life super-powers in 'Stan Lee's Superhumans'.







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