MOVIE: Chicken Little (2005)

Seven

Sat, 22 Nov 2008, 95 minutes, PG, Children, Comedy, Animation, WS, HD, CC

After an unfortunate incident involving an acorn, a brave little chicken sets out to redeem his reputation with the help of his three best friends. But will anyone believe him when he tries to warn people about a spaceship from outer space that might be planning to invade? Directed by Mark Dindal. Zach Braff, Garry Marshall, Patrick Stewart, Amy Sedaris, Joan Cusack, Steve Zahn

MOVIE: Chicken Little (2005)

Seven HD

Sat, 22 Nov 2008, 95 minutes, PG, Children, Comedy, Animation, WS, HD, CC

After an unfortunate incident involving an acorn, a brave little chicken sets out to redeem his reputation with the help of his three best friends. But will anyone believe him when he tries to warn people about a spaceship from outer space that might be planning to invade? Directed by Mark Dindal. Zach Braff, Garry Marshall, Patrick Stewart, Amy Sedaris, Joan Cusack, Steve Zahn

MOVIE: Thunderbirds (2004)

Ten

Sat, 22 Nov 2008, 120 minutes, PG, Children, Sci-Fi, Family, CC, Repeat

In this live-action Hollywood interpretation of the British TV series from the 60's, the Thunderbirds are an American family living on a top secret island. The five sons of the Tracy patriarch are called into action when evil villain The Hood sabotages the family space station. But his real plan is to clean out an international bank. Directed by Jonathan Frakes. Brady Corbet, Philip Winchester, Bill Paxton, Sophia Myles,

MOVIE: Thunderbirds (2004)

Ten HD

Sat, 22 Nov 2008, 120 minutes, PG, Children, Sci-Fi, Family, CC, Repeat

In this live-action Hollywood interpretation of the British TV series from the 60's, the Thunderbirds are an American family living on a top secret island. The five sons of the Tracy patriarch are called into action when evil villain The Hood sabotages the family space station. But his real plan is to clean out an international bank. Directed by Jonathan Frakes. Brady Corbet, Philip Winchester, Bill Paxton, Sophia Myles,

Mountain With Griff Rhys Jones ‘Wales’

ABC1

Sat, 22 Nov 2008, 60 minutes, G, Documentary, CC

Griff's journey begins in the land of his forefathers, Wales. According to legend, the mountains of Snowdonia were created by angry giants, inhabited by dragons and made battlegrounds by King Arthur. But now, the battle being fought isn't between legendary creatures, but between the mountains and man.

Rugby League: World Cup 2008 ‘Final - New Zealand v Australia’

Nine

Sat, 22 Nov 2008, 150 minutes, Sport, Rugby League, CC

Surprise, surprise (okay, not really) it's the Aussies versus the Kiwis in the final of the 2008 Rugby League World Cup. The Kangaroos walloped Fiji 52-0 in their semi, New Zealand didn't quite do the same to England in theirs, winning by 10 points. Anyone want to guess the winner? From Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.

Rugby League: World Cup 2008 ‘Final - New Zealand v Australia’

Nine HD

Sat, 22 Nov 2008, 150 minutes, Sport, Rugby League, CC

Surprise, surprise (okay, not really) it's the Aussies versus the Kiwis in the final of the 2008 Rugby League World Cup. The Kangaroos walloped Fiji 52-0 in their semi, New Zealand didn't quite do the same to England in theirs, winning by 10 points. Anyone want to guess the winner? From Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.

Mythbusters ‘Crimes And Mythdemeanors 2’

SBS

Sat, 22 Nov 2008, 60 minutes, PG, Documentary, Science & Tech, WS, CC, Repeat

In tonight's episode, the Mythbusters team continue to test more Hollywood heists. This time Adam and Jamie try to beat a heat-detecting sensor alarm, a motion-detector alarm and an ultrasonic sensor. The team also attempts to crack a monster safe without harming the contents.

At the Movies

ABC2

Sat, 22 Nov 2008, 30 minutes, Entertainment, CC, Repeat

Film critic luminaries Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton plunge into the world of cinema afresh.

Italian News

SBSNews

Sat, 22 Nov 2008, 35 minutes, News

News via satellite from RAI Rome, in Italian, no subtitles.

MOVIE: Agent Cody Banks 2 - Destination London (2004)

Seven

Sat, 22 Nov 2008, 120 minutes, PG, Comedy, Family, Adventure, WS, HD, CC

Budding secret agent Cody Banks travels to London with his grab bag of gadgets to track down former agent who stole a mind-manipulating computer chip. He goes undercover as a normal school student, meets a pretty girl who works for Scotland Yard and tries to convince a loopy scientist to help him on his quest. Directed by Kevin Allen. Frankie Muniz, Anthony Anderson, Hannah Spearritt, Anna Chancellor

MOVIE: Agent Cody Banks 2 - Destination London (2004)

Seven HD

Sat, 22 Nov 2008, 120 minutes, PG, Comedy, Family, Adventure, WS, HD, CC

Budding secret agent Cody Banks travels to London with his grab bag of gadgets to track down former agent who stole a mind-manipulating computer chip. He goes undercover as a normal school student, meets a pretty girl who works for Scotland Yard and tries to convince a loopy scientist to help him on his quest. Directed by Kevin Allen. Frankie Muniz, Anthony Anderson, Hannah Spearritt, Anna Chancellor

ABC News

ABC1

Sat, 22 Nov 2008, 5 minutes, News, CC

All the latest local and international news from the ABC news desk.

MOVIE: Two Mules For Sister Sara

ABC2

Sat, 22 Nov 2008, 110 minutes, M, Movie, CC

A two-fisted gunslinger and a whiskey-swilling nun reluctantly join forces to aid a group of Mexican revolutionaries. Clint Eastwood, Shirley MacLaine, Alberto Morin

Iron Chef

SBS

Sat, 22 Nov 2008, 50 minutes, G, Game Show, Cooking, Food/Wine, CC, Repeat

This is not a program for learning how to cook. It is a feverish competition among world-class chefs "with the over-the-top appeal of pro wrestling". The ingredients are unconventional; the preparations are sheer genius. Iron Chef pushes the boundaries of taste.

MOVIE: Gladiator (2000)

Ten

Sat, 22 Nov 2008, 200 minutes, M, Action, Drama, Movie, WS, CC, Repeat

Maximus, a proud and popular Roman general, is betrayed by the son of the Emperor, his wife and child are murdered and, after escaping execution, he's sold into a miserable life of slavery. Destined to become a gladiator, Maximus and his fellow slaves travel to Rome for a fight to the death at the Colosseum. But our hero has revenge on his mind... An impressive historical drama that slaughtered all-comers at the box office. Directed by Ridley Scott. Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Oliver Reed, Richard Harris, Connie Nielsen

MOVIE: Gladiator (2000)

Ten HD

Sat, 22 Nov 2008, 200 minutes, M, Action, Drama, Movie, WS, CC, Repeat

Maximus, a proud and popular Roman general, is betrayed by the son of the Emperor, his wife and child are murdered and, after escaping execution, he's sold into a miserable life of slavery. Destined to become a gladiator, Maximus and his fellow slaves travel to Rome for a fight to the death at the Colosseum. But our hero has revenge on his mind... An impressive historical drama that slaughtered all-comers at the box office. Directed by Ridley Scott. Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Oliver Reed, Richard Harris, Connie Nielsen

The Bill ‘Gun Runner - Kick Off / Spray and Pray’

ABC1

Sat, 22 Nov 2008, 95 minutes, PG, Drama, Crime, CC

Sun Hill officers gear up for crowd control duties at a football match, where Sgt Smith 'Smithy' is also in attendance, but is undercover with his new best friend and guns dealer Keiran Wallace. They're due to meet with Darren Cutler, the man behind an arms smuggling operation. / Working undercover inside a gang of arms dealers, Sgt Smith 'Smithy' comes across a gun he knows has been used in a recent murder. In order to smuggle it out to CID, he uses DC Stevie Moss posing as his girlfriend, but they're almost caught in the act.

Indonesian News

SBSNews

Sat, 22 Nov 2008, 30 minutes, News

News via satellite from TVRI Jakarta, in Indonesian, no subtitles.

Mandarin News

SBSNews

Sat, 22 Nov 2008, 30 minutes, News

News via satellite from CCTV Beijing, in Mandarin, no subtitles.

RocKwiz ‘Liz Stringer & Dan Wilson’

SBS

Sat, 22 Nov 2008, 40 minutes, TBA, Game Show, Music, WS, CC

In brand new episodes of RocKwiz, Aussie and international rock's famous faces continue to mix it with (extra) ordinary music buffs to battle for the weekly title of RocKwiz musical trivia champion. Host, comedian Julia Zemiro asks the questions and Brian Nankervis adjudicates over the mayhem from inside 'The Espy'. Tonight's guests are acoustic contemporary roots artist Liz Stringer, and singer/ songwriter Dan Wilson

Filipino News

SBSNews

Sat, 22 Nov 2008, 40 minutes, News

Weekly news bulletin from ABS-CBN Manila, in Tagalog, no subtitles.

MOVIE: The 6th Day (2000)

Nine

Sat, 22 Nov 2008, 150 minutes, Sci-Fi, Movie, Repeat

In the not too distant future, cloning is common. Pet dog dead? Don't worry about breaking the sad facts of life to the kids, just copy Rover instead! Human cloning, however, is still very much illegal, but that doesn't mean it doesn't happen. Helicopter pilot Adam Gibson returns home one evening to find himself staring through the window at .... himself. Now he's on a search to unearth the origin of his doppelganger and reclaim his life, but a corporate conspiracy stands in his way. Directed by Roger Spottiswoode. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sarah Wynter, Michael Rapaport, Robert Duvall

MOVIE: The 6th Day (2000)

Nine HD

Sat, 22 Nov 2008, 150 minutes, Sci-Fi, Movie, Repeat

In the not too distant future, cloning is common. Pet dog dead? Don't worry about breaking the sad facts of life to the kids, just copy Rover instead! Human cloning, however, is still very much illegal, but that doesn't mean it doesn't happen. Helicopter pilot Adam Gibson returns home one evening to find himself staring through the window at .... himself. Now he's on a search to unearth the origin of his doppelganger and reclaim his life, but a corporate conspiracy stands in his way. Directed by Roger Spottiswoode. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sarah Wynter, Michael Rapaport, Robert Duvall

MOVIE: Full Metal Jacket (1987)

SBS

Sat, 22 Nov 2008, 120 minutes, AV, Drama, War, Movie, Repeat

Stanley Kubrick's 1987 masterpiece follows a group of soldiers undergoing a gruelling eight-week Marine induction and training course under the no-nonsense Sgt Hartman. On completion of their training, many of the Marines are sent to Vietnam. Directed by Stanley Kubrick. Matthew Modine, Adam Baldwin, Arliss Howard, R Lee Ermey

MOVIE: Flight Of The Phoenix (2004)

Seven

Sat, 22 Nov 2008, 130 minutes, M, Drama, Adventure, Movie, WS, CC, Repeat

A small plane carrying oil field workers crashes in the Mongolian desert. The survivors soon realise that a rescue is unlikely so they set about trying to build a new plane from the old one. However, in order to succeed they will need to start pulling together. Directed by John Moore. Giovanni Ribisi, Dennis Quaid, Hugh Laurie, Miranda Otto

MOVIE: Dark Blue (2003)

Seven HD

Sat, 22 Nov 2008, 120 minutes, AV, Drama, Movie, WS, HD, CC, Repeat

Los Angeles circa 1991 is a pressure cooker of racial tensions and everyone is waiting for a verdict in the Rodney King case. Meanwhile, a tough, corrupt veteran cop and his younger partner are assigned to investigate a multiple homicide in a convenience store. What they don't yet realise is that the crime is connected to a superior in the LAPD. Directed by Ron Shelton. Kurt Russell, Scott Speedman, Michael Michele, Ving Rhames

ABC News

ABC1

Sat, 22 Nov 2008, 5 minutes, News, CC

All the latest local and international news from the ABC news desk.

The Ghost Squad ‘London: Part 2’

ABC1

Sat, 22 Nov 2008, 50 minutes, M, Drama, Crime, Murder, CC, Repeat

Amy meets with McKay and Pete to go over the evidence. If Gus is sleeping with his informant Geeta then the other allegations may also be true. Elaine Cassidy, Emma Fielding, Jonas Armstrong,Adrian Lester Amy feels betrayed and angry. If he's found guilty, she's going to destroy him.

Japanese News

SBSNews

Sat, 22 Nov 2008, 35 minutes, News

News via satellite from NHK Tokyo, In Japanese, no subtitles.

MOVIE: The Ex-Mrs. Bradford (1936)

ABC2

Sat, 22 Nov 2008, 95 minutes, G, Drama, Movie, BW, CC, Repeat

A doctor's screwball wife gets him involved in a hunt for a murderer. Directed by Stephen Roberts. William Powell, Jean Arthur, James Gleason, Eric Blore

German News

SBSNews

Sat, 22 Nov 2008, 30 minutes, News

News from DW Berlin, in German, no subtitles.

The Last Detective ‘Lofty’

ABC1

Sat, 22 Nov 2008, 75 minutes, M, Crime, Comedy, CC, Repeat

When an old vagrant is found dead in a canal, most of the force couldn't care less – except for Dangerous Davies. He feels compelled to discover the old tramps identity - a compulsion assisted by the approving eye of an attractive onlooker. Peter Davison

Spanish News

SBSNews

Sat, 22 Nov 2008, 35 minutes, News

News via satellite from RTVE Madrid, in Spanish, no subtitles.

MOVIE: Extreme Ops (2002)

Ten

Sat, 22 Nov 2008, 105 minutes, M, Drama, Movie

An advertising crew blunders into the stronghold of a ruthless terrorist who then chases them through the Alps. Luckily they all happen to be into extreme sports, so their white water rafting, snow boarding, skiing and base jumping skills, to name a few, even the odds for them as they literally run for their lives. Directed by Christian Duguay. Devon Sawa, Bridgette Wilson, Ruper Graves, Rupert Sewell

MOVIE: Extreme Ops (2002)

Ten HD

Sat, 22 Nov 2008, 105 minutes, M, Drama, Movie

An advertising crew blunders into the stronghold of a ruthless terrorist who then chases them through the Alps. Luckily they all happen to be into extreme sports, so their white water rafting, snow boarding, skiing and base jumping skills, to name a few, even the odds for them as they literally run for their lives. Directed by Christian Duguay. Devon Sawa, Bridgette Wilson, Ruper Graves, Rupert Sewell

Temporary Close

ABC2

Sat, 22 Nov 2008, 425 minutes

Station Close

Arabic News

SBSNews

Sat, 22 Nov 2008, 35 minutes, News

News via satellite from DRTV Dubai, no subtitles.

Shorts on Screen ‘Taua’

SBS

Sun, 23 Nov 2008, 60 minutes, M, Short Film

Your weekly fix of short films from around the globe.

Dr. Danger ‘South Africa’

Seven HD

Sun, 23 Nov 2008, 30 minutes, PG, Documentary, Travel, WS, HD, Repeat

Bob Arnot, AKA Dr Danger, travels through the South African countryside by motorbike; a journey he finds both beautiful and dangerous in equal measure. Locations visited include an off-road motorcycling academy in Amersfoort, the Pongola Game Reserve in Northern KwaZulu Nataland and the traditional Swahili village of Ebutsini in Mpumalanga.

MOVIE: Antitrust (2001)

Seven

Sun, 23 Nov 2008, 130 minutes, M, Crime, Thriller, Movie, CC, Repeat

Milo, a crack computer programmer, sells out and moves to Seattle to work for NURV, a huge multinational corporation owned by billionaire genius Gary Winston. He begins to suspect that the company is involved in more than just software development and that his boss (who looks a lot like Bill Gates) is a ruthless madman bent on crushing the opposition at any cost. Directed by Peter Howitt. Ryan Phillippe, Rachael Leigh Cook, Tim Robbins, Claire Forlani

Rage

ABC1

Sun, 23 Nov 2008, 280 minutes, M, Music

From late night until dawn, sit back in your favourite armchair and watch the latest in music videos from around the world.

N/A Channel Nine

Nine

Sun, 23 Nov 2008, 120 minutes

Channel Nine & affiliates only.

N/A Channel Nine

Nine HD

Sun, 23 Nov 2008, 120 minutes

Channel Nine & affiliates only.

Indonesian News

SBSNews

Sun, 23 Nov 2008, 30 minutes, News

News via satellite from TVRI Jakarta, in Indonesian, no subtitles.

Gear

Seven HD

Sun, 23 Nov 2008, 30 minutes, PG, Lifestyle, WS, HD, Repeat

Looking to buy your very own hovercraft? Gear presenter Cameron Smith travels far and wide searching for the coolest technological toys around. Because life isn't really complete without a pair of MP3-playing sunglasses or an underwater scooter to call your very own.

Newstopia

SBS

Sun, 23 Nov 2008, 30 minutes, M, Comedy, CC, Repeat

Don't miss what Shaun Micallef asserts is 'the best show on television'. Micallef is anchorman in this satirical half hour news bulletin.

Weatherwatch & Music

SBSNews

Sun, 23 Nov 2008, 310 minutes, Weather

A continuously updated weather report, bringing viewers the latest weather conditions from around Australia, and featuring a selection of quality music.

MOVIE: Antitrust (2001)

Seven HD

Sun, 23 Nov 2008, 80 minutes, M, Crime, Thriller, Movie, CC, Repeat

Milo, a crack computer programmer, sells out and moves to Seattle to work for NURV, a huge multinational corporation owned by billionaire genius Gary Winston. He begins to suspect that the company is involved in more than just software development and that his boss (who looks a lot like Bill Gates) is a ruthless madman bent on crushing the opposition at any cost. Directed by Peter Howitt. Ryan Phillippe, Rachael Leigh Cook, Tim Robbins, Claire Forlani

Drawn Together ‘A Tale Of Two Cows’

SBS

Sun, 23 Nov 2008, 25 minutes, MA, Animation, WS, CC, Repeat

Wooldoor brings a "live-action" cow back from the "live-action" forest and it wreaks havoc on the house. Toot needs one of the housemates to accompany her to her Fat Camp reunion.

Video Hits Up-Late ‘Joss Stone’

Ten

Sun, 23 Nov 2008, 10 minutes, PG, Music, Repeat

At least ten million people throughout the planet like Joss Stone's style. And the BRIT Awards think she's pretty cool too. Exploring Soul and R&B, she's a singer/songwriter who also dabbles in acting. in 2007 she released her album "Introducing Joss Stone".

Video Hits Up-Late ‘Joss Stone’

Ten HD

Sun, 23 Nov 2008, 10 minutes, PG, Music, Repeat

At least ten million people throughout the planet like Joss Stone's style. And the BRIT Awards think she's pretty cool too. Exploring Soul and R&B, she's a singer/songwriter who also dabbles in acting. in 2007 she released her album "Introducing Joss Stone".

Video Hits Up-Late ‘Audio Slave’

Ten

Sun, 23 Nov 2008, 10 minutes, PG, Music, Repeat

This is the first American rock band to perform in Cuba. Influenced by a bend of seventie's hard rock and ninetie's grunge, this was a Californian supergroup. It's last offerings was "Revelations" in 2006.

Video Hits Up-Late ‘Audio Slave’

Ten HD

Sun, 23 Nov 2008, 10 minutes, PG, Music, Repeat

This is the first American rock band to perform in Cuba. Influenced by a bend of seventie's hard rock and ninetie's grunge, this was a Californian supergroup. It's last offerings was "Revelations" in 2006.

Stripperella ‘Crime Doesn't Pay... Seriously, It Really Doesn't.’

SBS

Sun, 23 Nov 2008, 25 minutes, M, Adult, WS, CC, Repeat

Cheapo is a crook that loves a bargain, but Stripperella ain't cheap! The discount villain is up to no good, eyeing off the world's largest cubic zirconia. He'd better have a good getaway plan, cause there is no way Stripperella (aka. Erotica, aka. Agent 69) is going to let him get away with it!

Video Hits Up-Late ‘Sugababes’

Ten

Sun, 23 Nov 2008, 5 minutes, PG, Music, Repeat

So far, given the relative youth of the 21st Century, this is the most successful all-girl band. The charts certainly love them. Their latest release, in 2007, was "Change".

Video Hits Up-Late ‘Sugababes’

Ten HD

Sun, 23 Nov 2008, 5 minutes, PG, Music, Repeat

So far, given the relative youth of the 21st Century, this is the most successful all-girl band. The charts certainly love them. Their latest release, in 2007, was "Change".