Saturday HD guide covering ABC (Forrest Gump in 720p DD5.1), CBS, NBC, and Discovery HD primetime programming, with no HD offerings from The WB or PBS.
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8:00 EDT/PDT/7:00 C Forrest Gump was acclaimed Best Movie of the Year, Tom Hanks was hailed as Best
Actor and Robert Zemeckis won as Best Director in the Academy Awards voting. The
phenomenal success, which earned three more Oscars and was nominated for a total of 13,
also won Golden Globes as Best Film Drama and for Mr. Hanks, leading lady Robin Wright,
supporting star Gary Sinise and director Robert Zemeckis, and for its screenplay and
music. Mr. Zemeckis was also honored by his peers with the Director's Guild Award. |
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ET/PT / 7:00 C TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL "I Will Walk With You"  Monica is up for career review and a possible promotion
as she embarks upon what will become her very last and most challenging mission. As she
journeys into Ascension, a town recovering from a tragedy, Monica encounters a mysterious
drifter named Zack. When they arrive in town, they learn that a devastating accident had
occurred there a year ago, killing almost all of Ascension’s children and leaving
behind a deeply scarred community. Zack is recognized from the day of the accident and
suddenly the town has a focus for its anger. The townspeople quickly turn against him and
demand that he be tried for the murder of their children. Guest stars include Patty Duke, Marion Ross, Randy Travis, Patrick Duffy, David Ogden Stiers and William Mapother. Additionally, Cloris Leachman reprises her role as Angel Ruth, Paul Winfield reprises his role of the Angel Sam and Charles Rocket reprises his role of the Angel Adam. |
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9:00 PM ET/PT / 8:00 C THE DISTRICT "Criminally Insane" Temple, Debreno and Brander are put on administrative leave after they arrest a man on PCP who later dies in custody and police brutality is suspected. The victim's widow sues the MPD, aiding Mannion's political enemies who are building a case for his dismissal by the Mayor. To make matters worse, when the Mayor comes to Mannion for help after his mentally unstable son disappears, Mannion's unorthodox methods in helping find the boy may give the Mayor the perfect excuse for getting rid of the Chief once and for all. Jaclyn Smith ("Charlie's Angels") returns as Vanessa Cavanaugh. |
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 10:00 PM ET/PT / 9:00 CTHE AGENCY "War, Inc." Gage and his team must find out who is responsible for killing members of the Saudi Royal family in order to clear suspicion of the CIA. When Saudi leaders contact Gage, he denies any involvement. He starts an investigation only to discover that the man behind the murders is a former investment banking CEO whose company and employees perished at the World Trade Center on 9/11. He also learns that more killings are planned and are to be carried out by an expertly trained team of former CIA operatives unless Gage and his team can stop them. David Cassidy guest stars. |
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6:00A ET 5:00A CT 4:00A MT 3:00A PT OVER BEAUTIFUL BRITISH COLUMBIA Take a spectacular scenic tour of Canada's Pacific province. Savor the grandeur of British Columbia in this helicopter adventure, from elegant Victoria to rugged Fort Nelson. Visit Whistler, Okanagan shores, Mount Robson and Queen Charlotte Islands. 7:00A ET 6:00A CT 5:00A MT 4:00A PT OVER IRELAND Take a journey to Ireland and soar over famous landmarks from the Cliffs of Moher to the Giant's Causeway. View the country's fabled four provinces through a flow of stunning imagery showcasing its landscapes. 8:00A ET 7:00A CT 6:00A MT 5:00A PT OVER AMERICA Experience a spectacular visual travelogue on the beauty and grandeur that is America. From the Northwest, to the historic Atlantic, New England, painted deserts of the Southwest and the vast Midwest including the extreme contrasts of Alaska and Hawaii. 9:00A ET 8:00A CT 7:00A MT 6:00A PT OVER BEAUTIFUL BRITISH COLUMBIA Take a spectacular scenic tour of Canada's Pacific province. Savor the grandeur of British Columbia in this helicopter adventure, from elegant Victoria to rugged Fort Nelson. Visit Whistler, Okanagan shores, Mount Robson and Queen Charlotte Islands. 10:00A ET 9:00A CT 8:00A MT 7:00A PT OVER IRELAND Take a journey to Ireland and soar over famous landmarks from the Cliffs of Moher to the Giant's Causeway. View the country's fabled four provinces through a flow of stunning imagery showcasing its landscapes. 11:00A ET10:00A CT 9:00A MT 8:00A PT FEAST OF DATES Travel to the United Arab Emirates where the date palm serves as the tree of life for the desert dwellers. Known as the phoenix by scientists, for its ability to survive in the driest and harshest places, the date palm is an extraordinary species. 12:00P ET11:00A CT10:00A MT 9:00A PT EXTREME ENGINEERING TBA No Description Available. 1:00P ET12:00P CT11:00A MT10:00A PT URBAN WILD TORONTO Toronto's wildlife, centered around Lake Ontario, is flourishing. More wildlife dwells in the city today than a century ago. City planners designed many parks and waterways creating inviting habitats for racoons, foxes and the unique black squirrel. 2:00P ET 1:00P CT12:00P MT11:00A PT THE HUMAN BODY Discover what really happens under our skin. Take a microscopic journey through the human body to uncover life from birth to death. 3:00P ET 2:00P CT 1:00P MT12:00P PT SCIENCE OF BEAUTY SEX SIGNS Scientists from around the world unravel the mysteries of good looks and the power of attraction. Learn what attributes constitute true beauty, and why men are after looks and women are after resources. 4:00P ET 3:00P CT 2:00P MT 1:00P PT SCIENCE OF BEAUTY FACE VALUE Research suggests that if someone looks good, they are thought to be good, intelligent, popular and successful. From the schoolroom to the boardroom to the bedroom, looks can be the ticket to success. Learn how politicians use this to their advantage. 5:00P ET 4:00P CT 3:00P MT 2:00P PT SCIENCE OF BEAUTY MAKERS AND FAKERS Visit the catwalks of London, Toronto and New York to learn how beauty is defined as a multi-billion dollar beauty industry, the surgeon's knife and the science of genetics produce limitless possibilities for those seeking perfection in the 21st century. 6:00P ET 5:00P CT 4:00P MT 3:00P PT THE BABY HUMAN TO WALK No Description Available. 7:00P ET 6:00P CT 5:00P MT 4:00P PT TRADING SPACES CALIFORNIA: DUSTY TRAIL The designers hit the dusty train in Travuco Canyon, California. Genevieve Gorder is in the kitchen with homeowners John and Becky and Doug Wilson takes on Ryan and Kim's master bedroom. PRIMETIME 8:00P ET 7:00P CT 6:00P MT 5:00P PT INSIDE WARNER BROS MOVIE WORLD: GOLD COAST With a tropical setting, Warner Brothers Movie World brings all the glitz and glamour of Hollywood to Australia's world famous Gold Coast. We take you behind the scenes and right into the heart of this magical experience down under. 9:00P ET 8:00P CT 7:00P MT 6:00P PT TOP TEN COASTERS 2002 (Repeat) (4/26)[TV G] Ride the world's greatest roller coasters and meet ride designers, engineers, enthusiasts, and behavioral scientists who explore the popularity of the Top 10 Roller Coasters of 2002. 10:00P ET 9:00P CT 8:00P MT 7:00P PT JEFF CORWIN EXPERIENCE UGANDA Wild experiences with a guy who loves adventure as much as he loves wild animals. A television series with a goal...to explore the planet in search of the most fantastic wildlife and wildest adventures before they disappear. 11:00P ET10:00P CT 9:00P MT 8:00P PT INSIDE WARNER BROS MOVIE WORLD: GOLD COAST With a tropical setting, Warner Brothers Movie World brings all the glitz and glamour of Hollywood to Australia's world famous Gold Coast. We take you behind the scenes and right into the heart of this magical experience down under. 12:00M ET11:00P CT10:00P MT 9:00P PT TOP TEN COASTERS 2002 Ride the world's greatest roller coasters and meet ride designers, engineers, enthusiasts, and behavioral scientists who explore the popularity of the Top 10 Roller Coasters of 2002. 1:00A ET12:00M CT11:00P MT10:00P PT JEFF CORWIN EXPERIENCE UGANDA Wild experiences with a guy who loves adventure as much as he loves wild animals. A television series with a goal...to explore the planet in search of the most fantastic wildlife and wildest adventures before they disappear. 2:00A ET 1:00A CT12:00M MT11:00P PT INSIDE WARNER BROS MOVIE WORLD: GOLD COAST With a tropical setting, Warner Brothers Movie World brings all the glitz and glamour of Hollywood to Australia's world famous Gold Coast. We take you behind the scenes and right into the heart of this magical experience down under. 3:00A ET 2:00A CT 1:00A MT12:00M PT TOP TEN COASTERS 2002 Ride the world's greatest roller coasters and meet ride designers, engineers, enthusiasts, and behavioral scientists who explore the popularity of the Top 10 Roller Coasters of 2002. 4:00A ET 3:00A CT 2:00A MT 1:00A PT JEFF CORWIN EXPERIENCE UGANDA Wild experiences with a guy who loves adventure as much as he loves wild animals. A television series with a goal...to explore the planet in search of the most fantastic wildlife and wildest adventures before they disappear. DAYTIME 5:00A ET 4:00A CT 3:00A MT 2:00A PT WEATHER EXTREME TORNADO Situated in "Tornado Alley", Dallas has been preparing for the highest-class tornado, an F-5, with blasts of wind of up to 300 mph. Find out how this city of steel and glass has prepared itself for an emergency of this magnitude. |
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| 6:30 AM ET / 3:30 AM PT The Stars Fell On Henrietta PG - 1:45 Cast: Robert Duvall, Aidan Quinn, Frances Fisher, Director: James Keach A 1930's promoter convinces an impoverished farmer to become his partner in an exploratory drilling operation. 8:30 AM ET / 5:30 AM PT The F.B.I. Story NR - 2:29 Cast: Jimmy Stewart, Vera Miles, Nick Adams, Director: Mervyn LeRoy Drama-documentary tells the history of the FBI, told throughthe eyes of one agent and his family. 11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT Chain Reaction (aka: Nuclear Run) NR - 1:33 Cast: Steve Bisley, Mel Gibson, Arna-Maria Winchester, Director: Ian Barry An accident at a central repository for nuclear waste occurs in central Australia. Spillage pollute a water supply, and a technician is terminally exposed to radiation. The plant worker evades capture and tries to warn the public. 12:45 PM ET / 9:45 AM PT The Miracle R - 1:40 Cast: Beverly D'Angelo, Donal McCann, Niall Byrne, Director: Neil Jordan Coming-of-age story about two bright but bored Irish youths whose lives are suddenly changed when an exciting, secretive older woman, arrives in their small town. 2:30 PM ET / 11:30 AM PT The Stars Fell On Henrietta PG - 1:45 Cast: Robert Duvall, Aidan Quinn, Frances Fisher, Director: James Keach A 1930's promoter convinces an impoverished farmer to become his partner in an exploratory drilling operation. 4:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM PT Tom Horn R - 1:38 Cast: Steve McQueen, Linda Evans, Richard Farnsworth, Director: William Wiard A renowned former army scout is hired by ranchers to hunt down rustlers but finds himself on trial for the murder of a boy when he carries out his job too well. 6:15 PM ET / 3:15 PM PT M. Butterfly R - 1:40 Cast: Jeremy Irons, John Lone, Ian Richardson, Director: David Cronenberg In 1960s China, French diplomat Rene Gallimard falls in love with an opera singer, Song Liling - but Song is not at all who Gallimard thinks. 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT Night Moves R - 1:40 Cast: Gene Hackman, Melanie Griffith, James Woods, Director: Arthur Penn Hollywood detective, tracing down a missing teenager in the Florida Keys, learns about a bizarre smuggling ring. 9:45 PM ET / 6:45 PM PT The Great Santini PG - 1:56 Cast: Robert Duvall, Blythe Danner, Michael O'Keefe, Director: Lewis John Carlino Story of a gung-ho Marine pilot, who battles on the domestic front with his loving but bullied family, particularly his adolescent son. 11:45 PM ET / 8:45 PM PT Night Moves R - 1:40 Cast: Gene Hackman, Melanie Griffith, James Woods, Director: Arthur Penn Hollywood detective, tracing down a missing teenager in the Florida Keys, learns about a bizarre smuggling ring. 1:30 AM ET / 10:30 PM PT The Great Santini PG - 1:56 Cast: Robert Duvall, Blythe Danner, Michael O'Keefe, Director: Lewis John Carlino Story of a gung-ho Marine pilot, who battles on the domestic front with his loving but bullied family, particularly his adolescent son. 3:30 AM ET / 12:30 AM PT The Stars Fell On Henrietta PG - 1:45 Cast: Robert Duvall, Aidan Quinn, Frances Fisher, Director: James Keach A 1930's promoter convinces an impoverished farmer to become his partner in an exploratory drilling operation. 5:30 AM ET / 2:30 AM PT Let's Do It Again PG - 1:52 Cast: Bill Cosby, Sidney Poitier, Jimmie Walker, Director: Sidney Poitier An Atlanta milkman and his pal, a factory worker, bilk two big-time gamblers out of a large sum of cash. They need the money to help build a new meeting hall for their fraternal lodge. |
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12:15 PM SHREK Rated PG for ADULT CONTENT, MILD VIOLENCE, ADULT LANGUAGE Time:90 Genre:Animation, Family Winner of the 2001 Academy Award(R) for Best Animated Feature Film! This "Ugly Duckling"-style story follows the fortunes of Shrek (voice of Mike Myers), a curmudgeonly, smelly green ogre who simply wants to be left alone. Impressed by Shrek's show of strength, the height-challenged Lord Farquaad offers the ornery ogre a deal: he'll stay away from his earthy abode if Shrek will rescue a beautiful princess from a dragon's lair. Joined by the exuberant Donkey (voice of Eddie Murphy), the cranky Shrek begins a journey that leads him to discover things he never thought possible...such as friendship and love. "Shrek is an instant animated classic" (Variety). Also featuring the voices of Cameron Diaz, John Lithgow and Vincent Cassel. Directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson from a screenplay by Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Joe Stillman and Roger S.H. Schulman; based on the book by William Steig. 2:30 PM BEHIND ENEMY LINES Rated PG13 for ADULT CONTENT, VIOLENCE, ADULT LANGUAGE Time:105 Genre:Action, War Owen Wilson stars as a Navy pilot who is shot down over enemy territory and must rely on the rule-breaking tactics of his commanding officer to save his life in this intense thriller. Gene Hackman co-stars as Reigart, a veteran commander who is faced with the ultimate decision after Lt. Chris Burnett (Wilson) crashlands in the Balkans. With the enemy hot on the young aviator's trail, Reigart must defy NATO orders to send a rescue mission to find him...and risk his own career in the process! With Joaquim de Almeida, David Keith and Olek Krupa. Directed by John Moore; screenplay by Zak Penn. Actors: GENE HACKMAN, OWEN WILSON, JOAQUIM DE ALMEIDA, DAVID KEITH, GABRIEL MACHT, CHARLES MALIK WHITFIELD, OLEK KRUPA 4:30 PM TRAPPED IN PARADISE Rated PG13 for ADULT LANGUAGE Time:111 Genre:Comedy Did you ever find a town that seemed too good to be true? Well, welcome to Paradise! When brothers Nicolas Cage, Jon Lovitz and Dana Carvey rob the local bank on Christmas Eve, their escape attempts are stymied by the friendliness of the townspeople, who just can't bear to let these nice guys leave their picture-postcard town. Before it's all over, will the brothers learn that it's a wonderful life, after all? With Madchen Amick (Stephen King's Sleepwalkers) and Donald Moffat (The Thing). Actors: JON LOVITZ, NICOLAS CAGE, DANA CARVEY, FLORENCE STANLEY, MADCHEN AMICK, DONALD MOFFAT 6:32 PM KUNG POW! ENTER THE FIST Rated PG13 for ADULT CONTENT, ADULT LANGUAGE, VIOLENCE Time:81 Genre:Comedy, Martial Arts A great warrior called Chosen One...his evil nemesis Master Pain (better known as Betty)...a one-breasted female warrior...a black-belt cow. They all come together to form the prime comic ingredients in this insane spoof from writer-director-producer Steve Oedekerk (the Ace Ventura and Nutty Professor films). Using the 1976 martial-arts flick Tiger & Crane Fists, Oedekerk has redubbed the dialogue and added new footage--starring himself as Chosen One--to create a hilarious kung fu concoction about a great warrior's quest to avenge the murder of his parents. "Consistently silly" (Variety). With Lung Fai and Leo Lee. Actors: STEVE OEDEKERK, LING FAI, LEO LEE, JENNIFER TUNG 8:00 PM SCOOBY-DOO Rated PG for VIOLENCE Time:86 Genre:Comedy, Family Mystery mutt Scooby-Doo and his human pals from the beloved cartoon series are brought to dazzling life in this "fast, frenetic and funny" (Variety) live-action feature. The adventure begins as the Mystery Inc. gang--hunky dope Fred, sexy maiden-in-distress Daphne, brainy, but nerdy Velma, ultra-hip 'fraidy cat Shaggy and, of course, Scooby-Doo--reunite for a spooky new adventure involving a ghostly series of events at a haunted-house-themed amusement park. Before you can say "Zoinks, Scoob," the meddling mystery mavens have the not-so-supernatural bad guys on the run in this hilarious adventure. With Matthew Lillard, Freddie Prinze Jr., Sarah Michelle Gellar, Linda Cardellini and Rowan Atkinson. Actors: FREDDIE PRINZE, SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR, MATTHEW LILLARD, LINDA CARDELLINI, ROWAN ATKINSON, ISLA FISHER 12:15 AM SIX FEET UNDER 34: TEARS, BONES AND DESIRE Rated TVMA for ADULT CONTENT, ADULT LANGUAGE Time:55 Genre:Drama After the patriarch of a cultish new-age clan dies, Fisher & Diaz is overrun by the wives and children left behind. Meanwhile, Keith gets back at David and his brunch pals during an intense game of paintball, Claire tires of being Olivier's lackey assistant, and Ruth and Arthur savor the smell of clean laundry. 1:15 AM SWORDFISH Rated R for ADULT CONTENT, VIOLENCE, NUDITY, ADULT LANGUAGE Time:99 Genre:Action, Thriller From director Dominic Sena (Gone in Sixty Seconds) comes this "violent, steamy techno-thriller" (Hollywood Reporter) that features some of the most innovative and impressive explosions, car chases and gunfights ever seen on the big screen. John Travolta stars as Gabriel Shear, a super-secret arch-villain who opens the film with a robbery that ends in the total destruction of a city block. In need of the world's best hacker for his next job--the theft of $9.5 billion--Gabriel sends his ultra-sexy assistant Ginger (Berry) to recruit Stanley Jobson (Jackman), an ace techie whose parole prohibits him from even going near a keyboard. Stanley takes the job and Gabriel's offer of $10 million, but he soon finds himself in the midst of a deadly triangle involving Gabriel, Ginger and the FBI--with his daughter's safety hanging in the balance. Also with Don Cheadle (Boogie Nights), Vinnie Jones, Sam Shepard and Drea de Matteo (HBO's The Sopranos). Actors: JOHN TRAVOLTA, HUGH JACKMAN, VINNIE JONES, HALLE BERRY, DON CHEADLE, SAM SHEPARD, DREA DE MATTEO, RUDOLF MARTIN, ZACK GRENIER, CAMRYN GRIMES 3:15 AM DESPERADO Rated R for ADULT CONTENT, ADULT LANGUAGE, NUDITY, VIOLENCE Time:104 Genre:Action, Thriller El Mariachi is back! Antonio Banderas stars in this action-packed western comedy as a wandering musician who comes to a dusty Mexican border town in search of the drug lord who killed his true love. The crime czar's minions are no match for this pistol-packing troubadour as he blasts his way toward a final confrontation...with time out for romance with a sexy bookstore-owner. With Salma Hayek, Steve Buscemi, Cheech Marin and Quentin Tarantino. Actors: ANTONIO BANDERAS, JOAQUIM DE ALMEIDA, CHEECH MARIN, STEVE BUSCEMI, SALMA HAYEK, QUENTIN TARANTINO 5:05 AM NIGHT FALLS ON MANHATTAN Rated R for ADULT CONTENT, ADULT LANGUAGE, VIOLENCE Time:113 Genre:Crime, Drama "A rare adult movie" (N.Y. Daily News) about a New York D.A. struggling with his conscience. Andy Garcia (Desperate Measures) made a name for himself as a young assistant D.A. prosecuting a case in which his policeman-father was shot during a drug bust. Now investigating police corruption, he's led back to the same case...and evidence pointing to his father and his partner. With Richard Dreyfuss, Ian Holm and Ron Leibman. Directed by Sidney Lumet (Serpico). Actors: ANDY GARCIA, LENA OLIN, RICHARD DREYFUSS, IAN HOLM, RON LEIBMAN, JAMES GANDOLFINI, SHIEK MAHMUD-BEY |
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11:30 AM KUNG POW! ENTER THE FIST Rated PG13 for ADULT CONTENT, ADULT LANGUAGE, VIOLENCE Time:81 Genre:Comedy, Martial Arts A great warrior called Chosen One...his evil nemesis Master Pain (better known as Betty)...a one-breasted female warrior...a black-belt cow. They all come together to form the prime comic ingredients in this insane spoof from writer-director-producer Steve Oedekerk (the Ace Ventura and Nutty Professor films). Using the 1976 martial-arts flick Tiger & Crane Fists, Oedekerk has redubbed the dialogue and added new footage--starring himself as Chosen One--to create a hilarious kung fu concoction about a great warrior's quest to avenge the murder of his parents. "Consistently silly" (Variety). With Lung Fai and Leo Lee. Actors: STEVE OEDEKERK, LING FAI, LEO LEE, JENNIFER TUNG 1:30 PM PROS & CONS Rated TV14 for ADULT CONTENT, ADULT LANGUAGE, VIOLENCE Time:103 Genre:Comedy An accountant (Larry Miller) at an investment firm has his life turned upside down when he's framed for his boss's embezzlement scheme. Sent to the joint, the nerdy numbers cruncher teams up with another innocent inmate (Tommy Davidson) and a prison gang leader (Delroy Lindo) to form two plans--one to escape and one for revenge! Also with David Rasche (That Old Feeling), Julie Warner (Tommy Boy) and Darren McGavin (The Night Stalker). Actors: LARRY MILLER, TOMMY DAVIDSON, DELROY LINDO, DAVID RASCHE, JULIE WARNER, DARREN MCGAVIN 3:15 PM SHREK Rated PG for ADULT CONTENT, MILD VIOLENCE, ADULT LANGUAGE Time:90 Genre:Animation, Family Winner of the 2001 Academy Award(R) for Best Animated Feature Film! This "Ugly Duckling"-style story follows the fortunes of Shrek (voice of Mike Myers), a curmudgeonly, smelly green ogre who simply wants to be left alone. Impressed by Shrek's show of strength, the height-challenged Lord Farquaad offers the ornery ogre a deal: he'll stay away from his earthy abode if Shrek will rescue a beautiful princess from a dragon's lair. Joined by the exuberant Donkey (voice of Eddie Murphy), the cranky Shrek begins a journey that leads him to discover things he never thought possible...such as friendship and love. "Shrek is an instant animated classic" (Variety). Also featuring the voices of Cameron Diaz, John Lithgow and Vincent Cassel. Directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson from a screenplay by Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Joe Stillman and Roger S.H. Schulman; based on the book by William Steig. 5:30 PM BEHIND ENEMY LINES Rated PG13 for ADULT CONTENT, VIOLENCE, ADULT LANGUAGE Time:105 Genre:Action, War Owen Wilson stars as a Navy pilot who is shot down over enemy territory and must rely on the rule-breaking tactics of his commanding officer to save his life in this intense thriller. Gene Hackman co-stars as Reigart, a veteran commander who is faced with the ultimate decision after Lt. Chris Burnett (Wilson) crashlands in the Balkans. With the enemy hot on the young aviator's trail, Reigart must defy NATO orders to send a rescue mission to find him...and risk his own career in the process! With Joaquim de Almeida, David Keith and Olek Krupa. Directed by John Moore; screenplay by Zak Penn. Actors: GENE HACKMAN, OWEN WILSON, JOAQUIM DE ALMEIDA, DAVID KEITH, GABRIEL MACHT, CHARLES MALIK WHITFIELD, OLEK KRUPA 7:30 PM TRAPPED IN PARADISE Rated PG13 for ADULT LANGUAGE Time:111 Genre:Comedy Did you ever find a town that seemed too good to be true? Well, welcome to Paradise! When brothers Nicolas Cage, Jon Lovitz and Dana Carvey rob the local bank on Christmas Eve, their escape attempts are stymied by the friendliness of the townspeople, who just can't bear to let these nice guys leave their picture-postcard town. Before it's all over, will the brothers learn that it's a wonderful life, after all? With Madchen Amick (Stephen King's Sleepwalkers) and Donald Moffat (The Thing). Actors: JON LOVITZ, NICOLAS CAGE, DANA CARVEY, FLORENCE STANLEY, MADCHEN AMICK, DONALD MOFFAT 9:32 PM KUNG POW! ENTER THE FIST Rated PG13 for ADULT CONTENT, ADULT LANGUAGE, VIOLENCE Time:81 Genre:Comedy, Martial Arts A great warrior called Chosen One...his evil nemesis Master Pain (better known as Betty)...a one-breasted female warrior...a black-belt cow. They all come together to form the prime comic ingredients in this insane spoof from writer-director-producer Steve Oedekerk (the Ace Ventura and Nutty Professor films). Using the 1976 martial-arts flick Tiger & Crane Fists, Oedekerk has redubbed the dialogue and added new footage--starring himself as Chosen One--to create a hilarious kung fu concoction about a great warrior's quest to avenge the murder of his parents. "Consistently silly" (Variety). With Lung Fai and Leo Lee. Actors: STEVE OEDEKERK, LING FAI, LEO LEE, JENNIFER TUNG 11:00 PM SCOOBY-DOO Rated PG for VIOLENCE Time:86 Genre:Comedy, Family Mystery mutt Scooby-Doo and his human pals from the beloved cartoon series are brought to dazzling life in this "fast, frenetic and funny" (Variety) live-action feature. The adventure begins as the Mystery Inc. gang--hunky dope Fred, sexy maiden-in-distress Daphne, brainy, but nerdy Velma, ultra-hip 'fraidy cat Shaggy and, of course, Scooby-Doo--reunite for a spooky new adventure involving a ghostly series of events at a haunted-house-themed amusement park. Before you can say "Zoinks, Scoob," the meddling mystery mavens have the not-so-supernatural bad guys on the run in this hilarious adventure. With Matthew Lillard, Freddie Prinze Jr., Sarah Michelle Gellar, Linda Cardellini and Rowan Atkinson. Actors: FREDDIE PRINZE, SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR, MATTHEW LILLARD, LINDA CARDELLINI, ROWAN ATKINSON, ISLA FISHER 3:15 AM SIX FEET UNDER 34: TEARS, BONES AND DESIRE Rated TVMA for ADULT CONTENT, ADULT LANGUAGE Time:55 Genre:Drama After the patriarch of a cultish new-age clan dies, Fisher & Diaz is overrun by the wives and children left behind. Meanwhile, Keith gets back at David and his brunch pals during an intense game of paintball, Claire tires of being Olivier's lackey assistant, and Ruth and Arthur savor the smell of clean laundry. 4:15 AM SWORDFISH Rated R for ADULT CONTENT, VIOLENCE, NUDITY, ADULT LANGUAGE Time:99 Genre:Action, Thriller From director Dominic Sena (Gone in Sixty Seconds) comes this "violent, steamy techno-thriller" (Hollywood Reporter) that features some of the most innovative and impressive explosions, car chases and gunfights ever seen on the big screen. John Travolta stars as Gabriel Shear, a super-secret arch-villain who opens the film with a robbery that ends in the total destruction of a city block. In need of the world's best hacker for his next job--the theft of $9.5 billion--Gabriel sends his ultra-sexy assistant Ginger (Berry) to recruit Stanley Jobson (Jackman), an ace techie whose parole prohibits him from even going near a keyboard. Stanley takes the job and Gabriel's offer of $10 million, but he soon finds himself in the midst of a deadly triangle involving Gabriel, Ginger and the FBI--with his daughter's safety hanging in the balance. Also with Don Cheadle (Boogie Nights), Vinnie Jones, Sam Shepard and Drea de Matteo (HBO's The Sopranos). Actors: JOHN TRAVOLTA, HUGH JACKMAN, VINNIE JONES, HALLE BERRY, DON CHEADLE, SAM SHEPARD, DREA DE MATTEO, RUDOLF MARTIN, ZACK GRENIER, CAMRYN GRIMES 6:15 AM DESPERADO Rated R for ADULT CONTENT, ADULT LANGUAGE, NUDITY, VIOLENCE Time:104 Genre:Action, Thriller El Mariachi is back! 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12:35 PM Soul Survivors (2001) MPAA RATING: PG13 SHOWTIME ADVISORIES: Violence, Adult Language, Adult Themes DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 / CCAP / ESP 1 h 24 m Ever since the accident that claimed the life of her boyfriend Sean (Casey Affleck), college freshman Cassie (Melissa Sagemiller) has seemed unable to shake off the tragedy, even hallucinating eerie encounters with Sean that leave her scared and shaken. In the meantime, she's made the acquaintance of a strange trio of friends (Wes Bentley, Eliza Dushku and Angela Featherstone) while turning to the compassionate young priest Father Jude (Luke Wilson) for help. A haunting thriller from the producers of "Urban Legend." WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV 2:05 PM The Favor MPAA RATING: R STEREO / CCAP / ESP 1994, 1 h 37 m Bored with her marriage, a wife (Harley Jane Kozak) asks her best friend (Elizabeth McGovern) to look up and sleep with an old high-school beau so that she can experience the affair vicariously. Needless to say, things don't work out quite as planned in this romantic comedy costarring Brad Pitt, Bill Pullman, Ken Wahl, Larry Miller and Holland Taylor. WIDESCREEN OAR UPCONV 3:45 PM A River Runs Through It MPAA RATING: PG SHOWTIME ADVISORIES: Brief Nudity, Adult Language STEREO / CCAP 1992, 2 h 3 m Director Robert Redford's visually stunning drama is based on the memoir by Norman Maclean (Craig Sheffer), who relates the story of his idyllic Montana upbringing and the wild-hearted, fly-fishing brother (Brad Pitt) who couldn't be tamed by man, religion or nature. Tom Skerritt, Brenda Blethyn, Emily Lloyd and Edie McClurg costar in this critically acclaimed masterpiece. WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV 8:00 PM Legally Blonde MPAA RATING: PG13 SHOWTIME ADVISORIES: Adult Language, Adult Themes DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 / CCAP / ESP 1 h 35 m Reese Witherspoon stars in this box office hit as bombshell sorority girl Elle Woods, a cheerfully optimistic California native whose blonde locks and pink couture have gotten her labeled an airhead. When her blue blood east coast boyfriend Warner (Matthew Davis) dumps her before heading off to Harvard Law School, Elle takes charge of the situation, getting accepted to the same Ivy League institution and teaching the rich snob a lesson in brains and girl power. Selma Blair, Luke Wilson and Victor Garber costar in this hilarious smash. WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV 9:35 PM Crossroads MPAA RATING: PG13 SHOWTIME ADVISORIES: Adult Themes DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 / CCAP 1 h 33 m Pop music sensation Britney Spears stars in this teen road-trip drama about a trio of high school pals that heads for the bright lights of Los Angeles, meeting up with both romance and loss along the way. Zoe Saldana, Taryn Manning, Anson Mount, Dan Aykroyd and Kim Cattrall costar in this film from director Tamra Davis ("Billy Madison"). WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV 1:30 AM Made MPAA RATING: R SHOWTIME ADVISORIES: Nudity, Violence, Adult Language, Adult Themes DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 / CCAP / ESP 1 h 34 m "Swingers" costars Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn reunite for this Mob comedy about a pair of good-natured L.A. wiseguy wannabes whose "mission" to New York for an organized crime bigwig (Peter Falk) goes manically awry thanks to their own ineptitude. Sean Combs and Famke Janssen costar in this amusing independent feature also written and directed by Favreau. WIDESCREEN OAR HDTV |
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