Recommendations for 4th to 10th August

 

Movies

 

Baby's Day Out

 

Baby Bink couldn't ask for more; he has adoring (if somewhat sickly-sweet) parents, he lives in a huge mansion, and he's just about to appear in the social pages of the paper. Unfortunately, not everyone in the world is as nice as Baby Bink's parents; especially the three enterprising kidnapers who pretend to be photographers from the newspaper.
Director: Patrick Read Johnson
Starring: Joe Mantegna, Lara Flynn Boyle, Joe Pantoliano, Brian Haley, Cynthia Nixon, Fred Dalton Thompson

Star movies Sun 5^th Aug 19.00-21.00

 

Dark Water

Star Movies Mon 6^th Aug 17.00-19.15

Director: Hideo Nakata
Starring: Hitomi Kuroki, Rio Kanno, Mirei Oguchi, Asami Mizukawa, Fumiyo Kohinata, Yu Tokui

Hitomi Kuroki is a single mother undergoing a painful divorce. Financially crippled, she and her young daughter move into a dilapidated block of flats where, from the deserted flat above, there begins a mysterious leak. As it gets worse, so do the fleeting apparitions and mysterious objects appearing to lead towards the mystery of a missing girl of her daughter's age whose spirit may be seeking solace.

 

Bridget Jones' Diary

Zee Studio Mon 6^th Aug 22.30 onwards

An account of the insecurities and neuroses a single woman over thirty is likely to fall a prey to.

Director- Sharon Maguire
Starring: Renée Zellweger, Gemma Jones

 

Mystery Men

Zee Studio Sun 5^th Aug 22.30 onwards

Ben Stiller is a member of a group of inept superheroes who must try to save Champion City from Geoffrey Rush's Casanova Frankenstein in this hilarious action comedy

Director: Kinka Usher
Starring: Ben Stiller, Geoffrey Rush, Greg Kinnear, William H. Macy, Hank Azaria, Janeane Garofalo, Paul Reubens, Kel Mitchell, Wes Studi

 

 

 

TV Shows

 

Day Break

Star World Sat 4th Aug 22:00 to 23:00

Today Detective Brett Hopper will be accused of shooting state attorney Alberto Garza. He will offer his rock solid alibi. He will realize he's been framed. And he will run. Then he will wake up and start the day over again.

 

Kidnapped

AXN Thu 9th Aug 23:00 -00.00

Acknowledgement.
When the innocent teenage son of a rich New York family is kidnapped, an elaborate game of deceit unravels family secrets which threaten all involved.
Starring: Armand Assante, Brian Mccardie

 

Without a trace

Zee Café Wed 8th Aug 21:30 to 22:00

Shadows. Series 2, episode 20
After Martin's Aunt Bonnie (VALERIE MAHAFFEY), a feeble cancer patient and nurse, vanishes for several hours, her concerned husband and adult daughters summon Martin to help find her. Enlisting Samantha's assistance, Martin finds it difficult to be objective when some of the information they uncover suggests that his nurturing and seemingly proper aunt may have a secret lover, an unlawful business and/or a desire to commit suicide. Meanwhile, Jack, who learns that his combative father, Frank (MARTIN LANDAU - "Mission Impossible," "Ed Wood"), is in the early stages of Alzheimer's Disease, decides to make amends with him before it's too late.

 

General Hospital  (Soap)

Star World Fri 10th Aug 15:30 -16.30

Betrayal and danger fill the entangled lives of the citizens of the fictional town of Port Charles in America's best loved soap.
Starring: Real Andrews, Anna Lee, Genie Francis

 

 

 

Infotainment

 

Living Edens

National Geographic Channel Sat 4th Aug 21:00 to 22:00

As the Western Ghats fall away into the heat and haze of India's Deep South, a solitary mountain, rises up from the hot, dusty plains of Tamil Nadu.

 

Battle of the wines

National Geographic Channel Wed 8th Aug 21:00 to 22:00  

Uncover the science behind making one of the world's most famous elixirs and go Inside Battle of the Wines to find out who is 'Winemaker of the Year'.

 

Stockholm

A1 Mon 6th Aug 22:30 to 23:00

Taking part in Chasing Time in Stockholm proved something of a shock to the system for Brazilian friends Thiago Longo Menezes and Luiz Gustavo Berno Lopes, not least because neither of them had ever seen real snow or ice before. But they entered into the spirit of the challenges, which took them into the unfamiliar territory of winter games like skiing and curling, to the exquisite ice carvings in the Ice Gallery, to discover the statue of the city's founder, to the studios where Swedish pop sensations Abba recorded their greatest hits and to the great, gold-encrusted banqueting hall of the Stadshuset City Hall, where the Nobel Prizewinners are dined and presented with their awards every year.

 

Breed All about It

Animal Planet Sat 4th Aug 23:00 to 23:30
Rottweiler.
An investigation of the history of the rottweiler, a German breed notoriously feared for its aggressive nature. In many cases this aggression stems from an inherent desire to protect its owners and their homes

 

 

 

News and Business

 

High Rise

CNBC TV18 Sun 5th Aug 09:30 to 10:00 .

With the booming real estate market we are now pleased to announce that High Rise, which has so far been a tri-weekly segment, has launched a new half-hour show, played on weekends, specially designed to give viewers a comprehensive lowdown of the opportunities of investing in the Property market. A surefire hot property for realtors, property dealers and other similar clients. Hosted by Vivek Law.

 

 

 

Business Legends

CNBC TV18 Sun 5th Aug 14:00 to 14:30

  It is a scintillating documentary series on living legends who have been the pioneer in their respective fields. The series will showcase some of the most exceptional careers of legendary Indian corporate czars like the Rahul Bajaj, Sunil Bharti Mittal, Subhash Chandra, and many more. Their story will be narrated expertly by renowned thespian Victor Banerjee and will be given a special dimension by renowned Business historian, Gita Piramal's in-depth analysis.

 

 

Story Board

CNBC TV18. Wed 8th Aug 19:00-19.30

If exploring creativity and strategy gives you an adrenaline boost, then go behind the scenes of the advertising and marketing world with Anuradha Sengupta, as she discovers what makes and breaks brands. It is a program which provides a comprehensive and insightful coverage on the world of advertising, media and marketing.

 

 

Big Fish

NDTV Profit Thu 9th Aug 01:30 to 02:00

The catch of the week is an exclusive interaction with the top leaders in business. From Narayana Murthy to Keshub Mahindra, the big men of Indian industry are grilled on this show.

 

 

 

 

Sports

 

Guinness 9 Ball Tour 2007

Shanghai , China

Star Sports Sun 5^th Aug 9.30 onwards

The Guinness 9-Ball Tour 2007 cued off in Jakarta in April; followed by Kaohsiung in May, Kuala Lumpur in June, Singapore in July, Shanghai in August and culminates in Bali in September.

 

Hungarian Grand Prix

Star Sports Sun 5^th Aug 17.30 onwards

Last season, Jenson Button dodged rain drops and pools of water to register his first career Formula One title. Hungaroring has hosted this race since it began in 1986. The track features 13 turns and offers excellent natural viewing embankments. It's location, close to the border with Germany, enables fans from all over Europe to spectate.

 

3^rd test India v/s England

Star Cricket Thu 9^th Aug onwards 15.30 onwards

After having escaped the 1^st test and won the 2^nd one, Indians are in a position of strength and confidence. But as has been proven in the past Indians have this peculiar habit of performing their worst when they are the most confident. It will be a match up not only against a talented English side but also the Indian team's own inner demons.