Weekend Watch: Jom to Seberang Perai

2009/10/23

Compiled by Bibi Nurshuhada Ramli

KONSERT Jom Heboh returns to TV3 this Sunday with performances by Mas Idayu, Black Mentor, Stacy, Tomok, One Nation Emcees and Pesawat.

The concert, which will be telecast live from Seberang Perai, will air at 9pm.

TV1 is airing Konsert Jamal ... Kembara Seniman, which took place at Istana Budaya to commemorate Jamal Abdillah's journey as an artiste.

The concert promises great songs from him and will include standards such as Seniman Menangis, Samrah Mentari, Sepi Seorang Rindu and Azura.

With the top three winners of Bintang RTM 2009 as his guests, the concert will air this Sunday at 3.05pm.

Four new series premiere over ntv7 and 8TV this weekend, starting with Chinese series Momo Love, airing every Saturday at 6.30pm on 8TV, starring Jiro Wang, Cyndi Wang and Jing Wong.

Catch Madonna TV Special over ntv7, at 3.30pm on Sunday.

The series is about Tao Hua, who is over-protected by her five brothers. When Tao Hua becomes interested in a boy named Shi Lang, all hell breaks loose as her brothers vow to chase him away.

Grey’s Anatomy-inspired series Private Practice returns with a new season beginning tomorrow at 10.01pm on ntv7. (see TVnews page 13)

On Sunday, children can look forward to Guess With Jess, airing on ntv7 at 9am. Everyone’s favourite black and white cat from the much-loved Postman Pat series now stars in his own show.

This highly engaging, all new, CGI animated series, follows Jess the Cat and his friends as they explore the world around them.

Guess With Jess is a world seen purely from the animal’s point of view as they laugh, play and discover things together bringing the audience along for the journey.

Last but not least is The Adjusters, starring Rynn Lim, Chris Tong, Aric and Chan Fong, at 8.30pm on Sunday.

The Adjusters revolves around Andy Wong, a leader in a professional adjuster firm where he works with his boss and mentor, Uncle Ming, and his assistant Annie. As time goes by, the truth about Uncle Ming is revealed, leaving Andy to choose between friendship and justice.

Sports fans can catch the live telecast of the Danish Open Badminton Tournament 2009 on TV1 this weekend. The semi-finals will air at 1am on Saturday (early Sunday morning) while the finals will be shown at 1am on Sunday (early Monday morning).

TV9 will be airing live the Malaysian Moto GP 2009 this Sunday at 11.30am.

On Sunday, don’t miss The Making Of ... Surrogates at 1.30pm and The Making Of ... Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs at 4pm on ntv7.

Meanwhile, over 8TV, you can catch The Making Of ... Inglourious Basterds at 10am tomorrow and The Making Of ... Whiteout on Sunday at 10am.

Music lovers should catch two ntv7 specials: Madonna TV Special will air at 3.30pm while Incubus TV Special airs at 4.30pm.

TOMORROW

Bollygood On 2
Kidnap (TV2, 12.30pm)
Hindi Movie

The world of wealthy Vikrant Raina comes crashing down when his only child Sonia is kidnapped. Starring Sanjay Dutt and Minissha Lamba.

Saturday Night Special On 2
Catch Me If You Can (TV2, 10pm)
English Movie

A true story about Frank Abagnale Jr who, before his 19th birthday, successfully conned millions of dollars worth of cheques as a Pan Am pilot, doctor and legal prosecutor. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken, Martin Sheen, Nathalie Baye and Amy Adams.

Cerekarama
Sepat Ronggeng (TV3, 10pm)
Malay Drama

Unsuccessful preserved fish seller Khatijah devises a plan to attract customers by using the beauty of her young daughters, Zaiton and Zainon. Starring Khatijah Tan, Jalil Hamid, Nora Danish, Linda Hashim, and Zami Ismail.

Hong Retro
That Man In Chang-An (ntv7, 2.30pm)
Chinese Movie

A dying Emperor, evil queen, beautiful princess, dastardly royal nephew, and a masked hero face off during the Han Dynasty in this romantic adventure. Starring Fang Ying, Yen Chuan, Alison Chang Yen and Park No-sik.

The Mentalist (ntv7, 8.31pm)
English Series

A woman is poisoned at a country club, while a party is in full swing, so the CBI is called in to investigate. The team soon finds out that each of the suspects is hiding something.

Starring Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Tim Kang and Owain Yeoman

8½ Cinema
200 Pound Beauty (8TV, 8.30pm)
Korean Movie

Hanna is an obese woman whose various talents go mostly unnoticed due to her looks.

When she decides to have full-body plastic surgery to become thin, the world is her oyster. Starring Ah-jung Kim, Jin-mo Ju and Yong-geon Kim.

SUNDAY

TV3 Cinema
Firestorm (TV3, 12.30am)
English Movie

Firefighter Jesse Graves has to save ornithologist Jennifer and other people caught in a forest fire, which was started by the lawyer of convicted killer Earl Shaye, who escaped from prison with several of his inmates, posing as firefighters. Starring Howie Long, Scott Glenn and Suzy Amis.

Spice Of India
Perazhagan (TV2, 1.30pm)
Tamil Movie

Chinna, a village humpbacked youth, is lauded for his selfless service to others.

Unmindful of his appearance, Chinna looks for a suitable bride. Starring Surya, Jothika, Vivek, Manorama and Manobala.