THE legend of King Arthur is brought back to the screen once again with Excalibur, a story of the king and the knights of the Round Table.
It is directed, produced and co-written by John Boorman. In it, the legendary king of sub-Roman Britain and the father of King Arthur, Uthur Pendragon, is given the mystical sword Excalibur by the wizard Merlin.
Before his death, Uthur buries the sword in a stone, declaring that the man who can pull it out will be King.
Years later Arthur draws Excalibur and becomes king. Guided by Merlin, Arthur marries Guinevere and gathers the knights of the Round Table. His evil half-sister, Morgana, gives birth to his son, who may prove his downfall.
Featuring Nigel Terry, Helen Mirren, Nicholas Clay and Cherie Lunghi, Excalibur airs tomorrow at 2pm on TV2.
For fans of Bollywood, catch Aamir Khan in Ghajini tomorrow at 2pm on TV3. Also starring Asin, Jiah Khan, Tinnu Anand and Pradeep Singh Rawat, the movie centres on Sunita, a medical student working on a project about the human brain.
When she is denied access to the case of Sanjay Singhania — a man reported to have anterograde amnesia — Sunita decides to investigate the matter herself.
At 10pm is comedy telemovie, Atan Dan Atoi, featuring Shahrul Shiro, Khatijah Tan, Hamid Gurkha, Pekin Ibrahim and Puteri Nuriesyafiera. It’s the story of Atan who badly wants to become a policeman but he fails at every interview. One day, his luck changes. While looking for his mother’s missing cat, Atoi, he chances on a group of kidnappers.
Atan and Atoi plot to rescue Qistina, a child who has been abducted by bad guys. nur@nst.com.my
TOMORROW
ENGLISH BLOCKBUSTER
BLOOD DIAMOND (TV2, 11.03PM)
A fisherman, a smuggler and poweful businessmen match wits to gain possession of a priceless diamond. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Hounsou, Jennifer Connelly and Kagiso Kuypers.
SATURDAY MOVIE
PERFECT MATCH (ntv7, 3PM)
Renowned conductor Koo Shu-lam is invited to perform in Hong Kong. While he is enjoying his glamorous moments, he also becomes the target of Philidonna and Jacky, who try to blackmail him. Starring Maggie Cheung, George Lam, Jacky Cheung, Lydia Shum and Vivian Chow.
SUNDAY
CINEMA TV3
NUTTY PROFESSOR II: THE KLUMPS (TV3, 12.30AM)
Sherman has come up with a discovery that will turn into him a multimillionaire: A youth serum. He also finds time for social life and falls in love with Denise Gains. However, he is still troubled by Buddy Love, the dark side of his personality that he wants to purge from his psyche forever. Starring Eddie Murphy, Janet Jackson, Larry Miller and John Ales.
HALL OF FAME
SWADES (ntv7, 2.30PM)
A successful Indian scientist returns to India to take his nanny to America with him and in the process, rediscovers his roots. Starring Shah Rukh Khan, Gayatri Joshi and Kishori Balal.
SUNDAY MOVIE
CASE 39 (ntv7, 11PM)
A social worker fights to save a girl from her abusive parents, only to discover that the situation is more dangerous than she expected. Starring Renee Zellweger, Ian McShane and Jodelle Ferland.
SUNDAY NIGHT CINEMA
A MOMENT OF ROMANCE 3 (8TV, 10PM)
Chinese airforce fighter pilot Lau Tin-Wai is forced to crash land in a field. Injured, he is nursed back to health by Ting Siu-Wo, a young female farmer. Starring Andy Lau, Wu Chien-Lien and Alex Fong.
SARANGHAE
GHOST SWEEPER (TV9, 10.30PM)
Top shamans gather in a village to exorcise a notorious evil spirt. News reporter Chan-Young is sent to cover the story. When the exorcism begins, the evil spirt launches repeated counter-attacks, forcing most of the shamans to leave. Only the five best shamans and Chan-Young remain. Starring Gang Ye Won, Lee Je-Hoon, Kim Su Ro, Woo Ri, Kwak Do Won and Yang Kyung Mo.