The 2008 MotoGP World Championship will be aired ‘live’ from Sepang (RTM1, Sunday, 3.05pm).

IT’S an adrenalin rush of a race yet again for sports fans this weekend.

The 2008 MotoGP World Championship motorbike race at the Sepang International Circuit will be aired “live” on Sunday over RTM1 at 3.05pm.

There will also be the delayed telecast of the Formula One race in the F1 Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit over the same network at 11pm.

Two reality shows are returning for their new seasons. They are Carrefour Duniaku, which kicks off tomorrow over TV3 at 7.30pm and My Starz LG, to be aired also over TV3 on Sunday at 10pm.

The 12-episode Carrefour Duniaku is sponsored by the Carrefour Hypermarket and features several elimination rounds.
The winner gets to upgrade his or her existing mini market or open and manage a new outlet, Carrefour Express Store.

My Starz LG is a talent-search reality show for the next young showbiz sensation.

Over ntv7, the fourth season of Grey’s Anatomy ends tomorrow. It comes on at 9.45pm.

This second of a two-part special entitled Freedom - Part 2 sees a couple undergoing surgery, Alex breaking up for the first time, and George getting a second chance, among others.

If you’re still in the Raya mood, catch Syawal Bersama Anuar Zain tomorrow (TV9, 8.30pm), where the award-winning crooner joins his fans and family members in a showcase featuring festive songs and chart-topping hits.

Guest artistes include Rem, Deja Moss and Siti Sarah.

TOMORROW

Midnight Movie (RTM1, 11.30pm) -

A Few Good Men

In this dramatic courtroom thriller, lieutenant Daniel Kaffee, a navy lawyer who has never seen the inside of the courtroom, defends two stubborn marines accused of murdering a colleague.

Starring Tom Cruise, Kiefer Sutherland, Jack Nicholson and Demi Moore.

Bollywood On 2 (RTM2, 12.30pm) -

Just Married

Two strangers become husband and wife after an arranged marriage and go on a honeymoon where they discover each other’s idiosyncrasies. Starring Fardeen Khan and Esha Deol.

Saturday Nite Special On 2 (RTM2, 9pm) - How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days

An advertising executive cuts a deal with his competitors in order to win a coveted project - he must make a woman of their choice to fall in love with him in 10 days.

In comes a writer who is on an assignment to pen an article on how to lose a guy in 10 days. Starring Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson.

Panggung Sabtu (TV3, 2pm) - Krrish

Dr Siddhant Arya recruits a superhuman named Rohit Mehra to build a computer that can forecast the future. This leads to Rohit being killed in an accident.

However, Rohit has a son who inherits his powers. Starring Hrithik Roshan, Priyanka Chopra and Rekha.

Hong Movie Saturday (ntv7, 11.45pm) - Always On My Mind

When a shady newscaster is diagnosed with an incurable disease, he turns to his family for help. A satire on the excesses of the media, it stars Michael Hui and Josephine Siau.

Chinese Movie (8TV, 8.30pm) - Lavender

An angel lands up in the home of a woman named Athena.

In order for the angel to survive, he must receive love from people. However, Athena isn’t in the mood to love as her boyfriend had just died.

Starring Kelly Chen and Takeshi Kaneshiro.

SUNDAY

TV3 Cinema (TV3, 12.30am) - Timeline

A group of archaeologists and combat experts use a “3-D fax machine” to time-travel back to France in 1357 to rescue a trapped member of their group.

They have to fend off marauding hordes at war with British invaders and race against the clock in the process, with increasing numbers of them falling victim to the violence. Starring Paul Walker, Gerard Butler and Anna Friel.

Sunday Day Time Special (RTM2, 3pm) - Faith Of My Fathers

A movie adaptation of Republican Party presidential nominee John McCain’s best-selling autobiography Faith Of My Fathers, this film chronicles his experience as a navy pilot, his years as a prisoner of war in then North Vietnam and how it shaped the man that he is today.

Starring Michael Arata, Joe Chrest and Erin Cottrell.

Pesona 3 (TV3, 3pm) - Dewi Cinta

A tale of two star-crossed lovers, the story opens with Dewi, who is upset and heartbroken over her boyfriend.

She tries to commit suicide but is saved by a mysterious young man. Starring Fauziah Ahmad Daud, Azmil Mustapha and Richie Ricardo.

Sinema (TV9, 10pm) - Deejay

A radio deejay has a fan frequently calling in to her show.

One day he invites her for a date. But instead of turning up, she gives in to her shyness and asks a friend to fill in for her.

Starring Norsheha and Nazril Yusof.

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Abishek (right) and Priyanka in Drona.

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DRONA (Hindi)

Directed by Goldie Behl

Starring Abishek Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, Kay Kay Menon, Jaya Bachchan

AFTER watching this movie, you will realise that Indian movie-makers should stick to what they know best - heart - rending family dramas or love stories.

Fantasy such as Drona doesn’t always work.

Krishh, with Hrithik Roshan as a superhero, was a success because he fit the character and the story was interesting.

On the other hand, Drona is dreadfully slow and I don’t understand why Abishek needs to look so sullen throughout the movie.
The villain (Kay Kay Menon) grates on your nerves, always talking to his forefinger and two puppets.

The only bright spot in the movie is Priyanka in her beautiful costumes. She may not look all that convincing with a sword but at least she is gorgeous even when filmed in the Rajasthan desert or on horseback.

Drona has been described as Abishek’s Waterloo but he has performed poorly before in movies such as Yuva and Bunty Aur Babli.

All he needs is a good director and story to bring out the best in him.

There is still hope for Abishek and he has legions of fans rooting for him.

In Drona, Abishek plays the eponymous superhero destined to save the world.

He is hidden away as a child and grows up to become an ordinary shopkeeper in an unknown land.

Just as he is asking himself the meaning of his life, he meets magician Riz Raizada (Kay Kay). His life then changes.

He is pursued by the magician’s sidekicks and finds that a special group of men and bodyguard Sonia (Priyanka) have been keeping his identity a secret and have been sworn to protect him.

His destiny takes him on a journey to discover who he really is and what he has to do to defeat the magician.

What could have been an exhilarating journey becomes long-winded and uninteresting under the direction of Goldie Behl (Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai).

Firstly, the hero could have been a fun guy and secondly, the pace could have been faster.

That would mean at least one song less at the beginning showing our hero dancing with European girls and less scenes involving the magician.

Just how the comic magician is a menace to the world and his intentions are not explained properly.

I like the scenes where blue rose petals follow the hero whenever he is lonely.

A fair amount of computer magic has been decently employed in this RM43.6 million movie.

A car chase and another scene involving a train are memorable although such stunts are aplenty in movies.

I couldn’t shake off the feeling that I was watching a fantasy for children. I had this same feeling while watching recent movies such as Bhootnath and Love Story 2050.

It would be nice if the movie was rated so adults can give it a wide berth and leave the children to enjoy it.

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Saluran muzik popular, MTV khabarnya mahu menyatukan 3 hero Bollywood paling popular iaitu Shah Rukh Khan (SRK), Hrithik Roshan dan Aamir Khan dalam program khas. Pun begitu ketiga-tiga aktor ini masih sibuk menyiapkan filem terbaru mereka.

SRK dilaporkan masih berada di lokasi filem Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi di bawah penerbitan Yash Raj. Manakala, Hrithik sibuk di lokasi filem Kites sementara Aamir berhempas pulas untuk filem terbaru, Ghajini. Berbanding ketiga-tiga nama itu, Aamir boleh dianggap paling menyerlah kerana filem lakonan dan terbitannya pernah dicalonkan untuk Academy Awards.

Idea untuk menyatukan mereka bertiga memanglah tepat kerana saham ketiga-tiga pelakon itu masih tinggi sekali pun hari ini ada ramai muka-muka baru dalam industri perfileman di Bollywood seperti Tushar Kapoor, Dino Morea dan Arjun Rampal.

Disebabkan mereka terlalu sibuk, produksi itu terpaksa ditangguhkan perancangannya sehingga tahun depan. Kita tunggu dan lihat adakah rancangan menyatukan SRK, Aamir dan Hrithik itu akan berjaya.

Murai