From movies and variety programmes to award shows, Bibi Nurshuhada Ramli selects the best on terrestrial TV this festive season
FOR the festive season, terrestrial TV stations will offer a selection of Christmas specials, from movies and variety programmes to award shows.
Part of TV9’s line-up is action-packed flick Spy Kids, starring Alexa PenaVega, Carla Gugino, Daryl Sabara and Antonio Banderas. It airs tonight at 8.32pm.
Two top secret agents, Gregorio and Ingrid, who gave up their careers to raise a family, are called back into action. When things get tough, their children are the only ones who can rescue them.
Viewers can look forward to other interesting TV shows this Christmas.
TOMORROW
The 8TV Quickie: 12 Deeds Of Christmas #quickiegenie (8TV, 9.30pm)
This year’s Quickie Christmas special presents exciting content in a gameshow format. 8TV Quickie will also make contributions in the form of prizes to charity homes.
Criss Angel Mindfreak Season 3 Special (ntv7, 8.30pm)
Criss will attempt to float more than 150m above the Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas. He will also levitate down the largest atrium in the world.
Spy Kids 2: Island Of Lost Dreams (TV9, 8.32pm)
The Cortez siblings set out for a mysterious island where they encounter a genetic scientist and rival spy kids.
MTV Video Music Awards 2014 (8TV, 10.30pm)
This celebrates the best in music videos this year. Catch performances by Jessie J, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj, Maroon 5, Sam Smith, Taylor Swift and Beyonce.
I Corrupt All Cops (ntv7, 11pm)
Hong Kong chief inspector Lak and his gang members Unicorn, Gale and Gold launder massive sums of cash, building an empire of graft. Starring Tony Leung Ka-Fai, Anthony Wong, Eason Chan and Bowie Lam.
THURSDAY
We’ve Got Christmas Mail (TV2, midnight)
In this romantic comedy, a woman who works at the post office answering Santa’s mail, captures the heart of a disillusioned postal carrier. Starring Ashley Scott, A.J. Buckley and Lochlyn Munro.
Unplugged: The Civil Wars (8TV, 12.30am)
Folk pop duo Joy Williams and John Paul White perform popular tracks from the band’s certified Gold album, Barton Hollow.
Mickey Twice Upon A Christmas (TV2, 9.30am)
In this computer-animated holiday special, Mickey and his friends are featured in five mini films: Belles On Ice, Christmas: Impossible, Christmas Maximus, Donald’s Gift and Mickey’s Dog-Gone Christmas.
Barbie: A Perfect Christmas (TV3, 10am)
Barbie and her sisters are in a whirlwind of activity as they prepare for a trip to Manhattan for the perfect Christmas. Voiced by Diana Kaarina.
Girls’ Generation’s Romantic Fantasy (8TV, 10.30am)
This top K-Pop group starts the new year with a concert celebrating the release of its album. During intermissions, the members talk about their ideal boyfriends.
Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas (TV2, 11.30am)
When Sid accidentally destroys Manny’s heirloom Christmas rock and ends up on Santa’s naughty list, he leads a hilarious quest to the North Pole to make things right and ends up making things much worse. Now it’s up to Manny and his prehistoric posse to band together and save Christmas for the world. Voiced by Ray Romano, John Leguizamo and Denis Leary.
From Beijing With Love (ntv7, 1.30pm)
An incompetent 007-wannabe is sent to locate a stolen dinosaur skull. Starring Stephen Chow, Anita Yuen and Pauline Chan.
Hallyu Dream Concert 2013 (8TV, 2pm)
An annual K-Pop show featuring TVXQ, Sistar, 4Minute, Crayon Pop, Ailee, A Pink, Kara and more.
The Ultimate Christmas Present (TV2, 3pm)
A girl steals Santa Claus’ weather machine to make a snowy day but it breaks down and causes an out-of-control snowstorm. Starring Hallee Hirsh, Spencer Breslin and Hallie Todd.
Robbie Williams: Take The Crown (TV1, 3.30pm)
This concert was recorded last year when Williams went on his first solo stadium tour in seven years. This thrilling two-hour show that was part of his Take The Crown tour includes his biggest solo hits such as Bodies, Millennium, Let Me Entertain You and Angels.
The Lost Bladesman (8TV, 5pm)
The tale of Guan Yu who played a major role in the civil war that led to the collapse of Han Dynasty. Starring Donnie Yen, Wen Jiang and Betty Sun.
Gordon Ramsay’s Ultimate
Christmas Part 1 (ntv7, 8.30pm)
In his two-day special, Ramsay shares some of his best holiday recipes. Part 2 will air on Friday at 8.30pm.
Puss In Boots (TV9, 8.32pm)
While trying to steal magic beans from the infamous criminals Jack and Jill, Puss crosses paths with his female match, Kitty Softpaws, who leads him to his old friend-turned-enemy, Humpty Dumpty. Voiced by Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek and Zach Galifianakis.
Unplugged: Silversun Pickups (8TV, 9.30pm)
The Los Angeles-based alternative rock veterans give a stripped-down performance of their hits.
The Three Musketeers (8TV, 10pm)
The hot-headed young D’Artagnan and the former legendary but now down-on-their-luck Musketeers must unite and defeat a beautiful double agent and her villainous employer from seizing the French throne and engulfing Europe in war. Starring Logan Lerman, Luke Evans, Orlando Bloom and Milla Jovovich.
Ice Age: Continental Drift (TV2, 10pm)
Manny, Diego and Sid embark on another adventure when their continent goes adrift. Using an iceberg as a ship, they encounter sea creatures and battle pirates as they explore a new world. Voiced by Ray Romano, Denis Leary and John Leguizamo.
2 Fast 2 Furious (TV3, 10pm)
Brian O’Conner and childhood friend Roman Pearce are re-united by the FBI to bring down a Miami drug exporter in exchange for clean records. Starring Ludacris, Paul Walker, Devon Aoki, Tyrese Gibson and Eva Mendes.
Peace Hotel (ntv7, 11pm)
A retired assassin sets up the Peace Hotel for vagrants and wayward souls. When a woman with a gang on her tail attempts to hide there, he must turn to his old skills to protect his hotel. Starring Chow Yun Fat, Cecilia Yip and Ho Chin.