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wednesday (Dec 17)

Film - Eight Below on Star Movies at 8.30pm.

Inspired by a true story. An American geologist flies to Antarctica to participate in a research project where he teams up with guide Jerry Shepard and his best friend, Cooper. The scientist soon discovers that Shepard also has eight other friends - a pack of sled dogs he's worked with for years. An unexpected accident, coupled with a massive storm, forces the three men to fly to safety, leaving the dogs behind. Shepard has to wait until the weather will allow him to travel back. Meanwhile, the dogs are struggling against the elements to

THURSDAY (Dec 18)

Film - The Pink Panther on Star Movies at 8.30pm.

The hilarious prequel to the 1964 classic with Peter Sellers. Comic superstar Steve Martin stars as the bumbling Inspector Jacques Clouseau, and he's joined by Oscar winner Kevin Kline and Destiny's Child's BeyoncŽ Knowles. A world-famous soccer coach has been murdered and his priceless ring, set with the stunning diamond known as the Pink Panther, stolen. Inspector Clouseau and his partner, Ponton (Jean Reno), must unmask the murderer. Get ready to be tickled pink!.

FRIDAY (Dec 19)

Film - Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest on Star Movies at 8.30pm.

Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) returns to the screen for another round of supernatural adventures on the high seas in this spirited sequel to the 2003 hit. As Will (Orlando Bloom) and Elizabeth (Keira Knightley) prepare to exchange vows, their wedding plans hit rough waters with the arrival of sea-bound scallywag Jack Sparrow. It seems that Sparrow owes a substantial debt to Scottish sea captain Davy Jones (Bill Nighy). The only way for Sparrow to elude the wrath of Davy Jones is to find Gypsy queen Tia Dalma.

SATURDAY (Dec 20)

Film - Apocalypto on Xtra Movies at 9.30pm.

A heart-stopping mythic action-adventure set against the turbulent end times of the once great Mayan civilisation. When his idyllic existence is brutally disrupted by a violent invading force, a man is taken on a perilous journey to a world ruled by fear and oppression where a harrowing end awaits him. Through a twist of fate and spurred by the power of his love for his woman and his family he will make a desperate break to return home and to ultimately save his way of life.

SUNDAY (Dec 21)

Comedy - Reno 911, Season 5 on Super Comedy at 9pm.

Don't let the badge fool you - there are some men and women who should never become cops. RENO 911! lets viewers ride shotgun with the brave men and women of the Reno Sheriff's Department for their unscripted adventures and high-octane thrills, spoofing traditional police reality programmes. This hilarious take on the traditional cop drama is a character-driven comedy with soap opera-like twists and turns.

MONDAY (Dec 22)

Film - Behind Enemy Lines on Star Movies at 8.30pm.

Lieutenant Chris Burnett (Owen Wilson) is a top naval aviator who is frustrated that fragile geo-politics have kept him from what he knows best: flying F/A-18 Superhornet jets into combat. During a routine reconnaissance mission, Burnett photographs something no one was meant to see and is shot down. Trapped, Burnett struggles to survive the pursuit of a ruthless secret police enforcer, a deadly tracker and countless troops. With time running out, Admiral Reigart (Gene Hackman) risks his career to launch a renegade rescue mission to save the life of one soldier.

TUESDAY (Dec 23)

Documentary - Master of Disaster: Death Trap on NGC at 9pm.

Disaster Specialist, Tim Samaras, attempts to adapt state-of-the-art robotic technology to search for victims trapped inside a building collapse. Join Samaras and his team of engineers as they test and transform the latest surveillance technology into a search and rescue tool that gives rescuers a look deep inside a collapsed building.