HBO SOUTHASIA India Synopses (14/3/2010

3 Ninjas: High Noon At Mega Mountain: When a martial arts hero is taken hostage, three young ninja brothers team up to rescue him from an evil bandit queen. Rocky Douglas and his two younger brothers are visiting the Mega Mountain Amusement Park for a day's outing. At the park, a once popular TV star is giving a martial arts demonstration. But the vicious Medusa and her henchmen have plotted to take over the park by force and demand ransom for it. To stop the takeover, the young boys team up with their martial arts hero to battle Medusa and free the park.; Starring: Mathew Botuchis, Hulk Hogan, Loni Anderson; Showtimes: 18/3/2010 6:30PM
10,000 B.C.: A prehistoric epic story that follows the life of young mammoth hunter D'Leh, as he leads a small group of hunters to the farthest reaches of the earth in pursuit of warlords who have kidnapped his beautiful Evolet.; Starring: Camilla Belle, Steven Strait; Showtimes: 15/3/2010 1:45PM, 15/3/2010 11:00PM
A Simple Wish: Little Anabel Greening is desperate. It's bad enough that her older brother treats her like a baby. Now, her widowed father, a singer-actor who supports the family by driving a cab in Central Park, is about to audition for the lead role in a big Broadway musical, and if he doesn't get the part, the entire family will have to move to Nebraska. What could be worse for a seven-year-old New Yorker? Anabel clearly needs a little help, but the fairy godmother, er, godfather she ends up getting is the incompetent Murray (Short, Jiminy Glick In Lalawood). Making matters worse is the evil Claudia (Golden Globe® winner Turner, Without Love) who infiltrates the annual meeting of the North American Fairy Godmothers Association and makes off with all their magic wands, and with them, all of their power. Can the world be restored to a place where a simple wish can come true?; Starring: Martin Short, Mara Wilson, Kathleen Turner; Showtimes: 14/3/2010 6:00AM
Across The Universe: A young man from Liverpool Jude Hubert comes to America during the Vietnam War to find his father. He winds up in Greenwich Village, where he falls in love with an American girl Lucy Carrigan who has grown up sheltered in the suburbs. Together they experience the sweeping changes of America in the late 60s, telling their story with the help of songs from The Beatles.; Starring: Evan Rachel Wood, Jim Sturgess; Showtimes: 14/3/2010 3:00AM
America's Sweethearts: Tasked to publicize a film starring two of America's highly publicized film-stars, veteran film publicist Lee Philips (Crystal) has to stage a romantic reunion between Gwen (Zeta Jones) and Eddie (Cusack) despite their break-up after the film. Eddie has turned to an emotional wreck whereas as Gwen has fallen for a new hunk. Lee decides to enlist the help of Gwen’s sister and personal assistant, Kiki (Roberts) to sort things out.; Starring: Julia Roberts, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Billy Crystal; Showtimes: 17/3/2010 6:30PM
American Gangster: Frank Lucas is a powerful and respected member of the social elite. Intelligent and observant, Lucas is responsible for the widespread drug addiction running rampant on the streets of Harlem. Detective Richie Roberts is an outcast cop and a womanizing boor, but is also the only cop willing and capable to take on the burgeoning drug problem. American Gangster is an epic crime drama which analyzes the social milieu of Harlem and raises thought-provoking questions on the pursuit and validity of the American Dream.; Starring: Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Josh Brolin; Showtimes: 15/3/2010 4:00PM
Beethoven's 4th: Beethoven, the lovable but naughty family dog switches places with a meek and obedient lookalike canine!; Starring: Judge Reinhold, Julia Sweeney; Showtimes: 20/3/2010 8:15AM
Beneath: Christy returns home after the death of her sister Vanessa and is haunted by prophetic visions of violence and murder that begin to come true. When her visions depict Vanessa’s sadistic premature burial, Christy sets out to discover the truth her death – and discovers that the truth can never be buried.; Starring: Matthew Settle, Nora Zehetner; Showtimes: 18/3/2010 6:00AM
Beowulf: In the year 507 AD, Danish king Hrothgar celebrates his rule in his mead hall, disturbing the peace of half-human, half-demon Grendel. The monster attacks Hrothgar and his men, who then summons Beowulf to help him get rid of the monster. Despite his success, Beowulf never finds peace. What he finds instead is a curse that haunts him the same way it haunts Hrothgar.; Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Angelina Jolie, Ray Winstone; Showtimes: 14/3/2010 11:00PM
Changeling: Based on a true story which takes place in Los Angeles in 1928. One day, when single mother Christine Collins leaves for work, her son vanishes without a trace. Five months later, the police reunite mother and son; but he isn't her boy. Driven by one woman's relentless quest for the truth, the case exposes a world of corruption, captivates the public and changes Los Angeles forever.; Starring: Angelina Jolie, John Malkovich; Showtimes: 20/3/2010 9:00PM
Deep Blue Sea: Dr. Susan McAlester is a researcher, based on a mid-ocean research station, experimenting on sharks in the hope of finding a cure for Alzheimer's disease. Three of the genetically engineered sharks develop superhuman intelligence and begin hunting down their creators – chasing them when the floating station begins to sink during a tropical storm.; Starring: Thomas Jane, Samuel Jackson; Showtimes: 14/3/2010 1:00PM
Definitely, Maybe: Ryan Reynolds stars as a 30-something Manhattan dad in the midst of a divorce whose 10-year-old daughter Maya starts to question him about his life before marriage. She wants to know absolutely everything about how her parents met and fell in love. Flashing back to the early 1990s, this charming and truly romantic comedy keeps the audience guessing whom the little girl's mother might be – college sweetheart Emily, the perplexing April, or intellectual Summer. A uniquely structured film featuring a powerhouse cast.; Starring: Rachel Weisz, Ryan Reynolds, Elizabeth Banks; Showtimes: 19/3/2010 9:45AM
Eagle Eye: Jerry Shaw and Rachel Holloman are two strangers thrown together by a mysterious phone call from a woman they have never met. Threatening their lives and family, she pushes Jerry and Rachel into a series of increasingly dangerous situations — using the technology of everyday life to track and control their every move. As the situation escalates, these two ordinary people become the country's most wanted fugitives, who must work together to discover what is really happening and more importantly, why.; Starring: Michelle Monaghan, Rosario Dawson, Shia Labeouf; Showtimes: 19/3/2010 9:00PM
Eight Legged Freaks: David Arquette leads a rural mining town in a nasty battle against giant mutant man-eating spiders.; Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Kari Wuhrer, David Arquette; Showtimes: 17/3/2010 11:00PM
Entourage S603: One Car, Two Car, Red Car, Blue Car: After receiving extravagant birthday gifts from Vince and Jamie-Lynn, Turtle contemplates his future career path, and seeks out Ari for advice. Meanwhile, Eric gets nervous about Charlie's pilot after getting some unsolicited feedback from his new fling.; Showtimes: 14/3/2010 7:45PM, 15/3/2010 4:45AM, 20/3/2010 12:00PM
Entourage S604: Runnin' On E: With production on his next film delayed, Vince searches for ways to amuse himself. Andrew tells Ari he's ended his affair with a co-worker, but Ari has Lloyd keep an eye on him anyway. Drama auditions actresses to play his new love interest on Five Towns; Jamie-Lynn takes Turtle shopping for back-to-school clothes; and a bored E contemplates his next move.; Showtimes: 14/3/2010 8:15PM, 15/3/2010 5:15AM, 20/3/2010 12:30PM
Get Smart: Maxwell Smart works in an administrative capacity for a government spy agency but has always wanted to become a spy. When the agency's head office gets attacked, Maxwell finally gets to become one and is partnered with sexy Agent 99. The duo sets off to find the perpetrators before the casualty count increases, but much to Agent 99's chagrin, Maxwell's antics run the risk of exposing them to the enemy.; Starring: Steve Carell, Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson, Anne Hathaway; Showtimes: 16/3/2010 12:00PM, 16/3/2010 11:00PM
Gothika: Driving home one night, a prison psychiatrist, Miranda Grey (Academy Award® and Golden Globe® winner Berry, Their Eyes Were Watching God, Catwoman), sees the ghostly figure of a little girl bursting into flames in the middle of the road, and swerves to avoid hitting her. When she wakes up, she finds herself locked up in the prison where she works, wrongly accused of murdering her husband, Dr Douglas Grey (Emmy® Award winner Dutton, The L.A. Riot Spectacular, Something The Lord Made,). Her colleague, Pete Graham (Golden Globe® winner Downey Jr., Game 6, Eros), is her only hope of proving her innocence. Chloe (Cruz, Sahara, Head In The Clouds), a fellow inmate, makes one thing clear to Miranda: now that Miranda is declared insane, it doesn't matter what Miranda says anymore. Miranda is at first convinced of her sanity, but as time passes, several bizarre and gruesome events within the prison threaten to break her grip on reality.; Starring: Halle Berry, Robert Downey Jr., Penelope Cruz; Showtimes: 17/3/2010 12:00PM
Hard Target: Our favorite action star teams up with one of cinema's most dynamic action directors - John Woo, director of "Paycheck" and Mission Impossible II" - in this testosterone-fest. A down-on-his luck sailor (Van Damme, Narco, Wake of Death) uses his high-powered martial arts skills to battle a sadistic band of hunters who prey on homeless veterans in a deadly safari game. Who better to direct this charged tale than Woo, who made his Hollywood directing debut with this movie. His driving yet poetic visual style fits in perfectly with Van Damme's super-physical heroics. A thriller not to be missed!; Starring: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Lance Henriksen, Arnold Vosloo; Showtimes: 19/3/2010 1:45AM
Hollywood One On One 77: This Emmy Award winning series has the inside connection to movie stars known and loved all over the world, bringing you the lowdown on all your favorite actors and actresses. Stay tuned!; Showtimes: 14/3/2010 5:30AM, 14/3/2010 7:15PM, 15/3/2010 2:45AM, 16/3/2010 5:30AM
Hollywood One On One 78: This Emmy Award winning series has the inside connection to movie stars known and loved all over the world, bringing you the lowdown on all your favorite actors and actresses. Stay tuned!; Showtimes: 16/3/2010 11:30AM, 17/3/2010 4:15PM, 20/3/2010 5:45PM
Hydra: Tim Nolan, a former Marine, has been captured along with three ex-convicts and taken to be used in a perverse game. Wealthy men have paid a fortune for the opportunity to hunt men like these down in the perfect place; a seemingly deserted island. However, this island is home to the mythical beast known as the Hydra. As the hunters track down their prey, the Hydra quickly turns the hunter into the hunted. With the island crumbling beneath him, Tim is in a race against time to find a way to stop the beast and get off the island.; Starring: George Stults, Polly Shannon, Texas Battle; Showtimes: 20/3/2010 1:30PM
Kangaroo Jack: When luckless New Yorkers Charlie (O' Connell, Buying The Cow, Tomcats) and Louis (Anderson, Agent Cody Banks 2, Cradle 2 The Grave) run afoul of the mob, there's only one way out - turn into mob couriers. All they have to do is deliver $50,000 to Australia. The plan is simple enough, but while speeding down a dusty road in the Aussie wilderness, the pair's jeep hits a kangaroo. Thinking the seemingly lifeless animal looks like a friend back home, Louis puts his lucky red jacket on the kangaroo to snap a photo. But the kangaroo bounces away - with the money in the jacket - and the New Yorkers begin a zany chase across the outback to catch the roo, get the money, and save their lives.; Starring: Christopher Walken, Anthony Anderson, Jerry O'Connell; Showtimes: 15/3/2010 12:00PM
Killer: A Journal Of Murder: This compelling drama, based on a true incident, examines the relationship between a prison guard and a death row murderer.; Starring: James Woods, Robert Sean Leonard; Showtimes: 17/3/2010 6:00AM
Kung Fu Panda: Enthusiastic, big and clumsy, Po is a kung fu maniac. Unexpectedly chosen to fulfill a prophecy, Po’s dreams become reality when he gets an opportunity to learn the art of kung fu alongside his idols, the legendary Furious Five – Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper and Monkey – under the leadership of their guru, Master Shifu. But before they know it, it’s up to Po to defend everyone from a treacherous villain headed their way. But can he really become a kung fu master? Po puts his heart and girth into the task, and the unlikely hero finds that his greatest weaknesses turn out to be his greatest strengths.; Showtimes: 16/3/2010 7:15AM, 16/3/2010 9:00PM
Looney Tunes: Back In Action: Daffy Duck's had it with playing second fiddle to Bugs Bunny... so he quits Hollywood! A producer, Kate (Golden Globe® winner Elfman, Obssessed, Town And Country), has to convince him to come back, or the studio profits will suffer. In his bid for independence, Daffy teams up with DJ Drake (Fraser, Crash, The Quiet American), who is about to embark on a search for his missing father, Damien (Dalton, American Outlaws). The plot thickens when DJ finds out that his father is out searching for the powerful Blue Diamond. But someone else wants it for their own evil ends: ACME Corporation's Mr. Chairman (Martin, The Pink Panther,Shopgirl) - in his attempt to take over the world. It's a crazy roll call of all of Warner Brothers' cartoon characters, from Marvin The Martian to Yosemite Sam! This breezy, fun-filled romp will have both kids and adults rolling in their seats with laughter.; Starring: Brendan Fraser, Jenna Elfman, Steve Martin; Showtimes: 17/3/2010 9:00PM
Martian Child: A science fiction writer, David Gordon, lost his wife two years ago. He plans to adopt Dennis, a six-year old orphan boy, except the boy believes he is from Mars. While his sister Liz and agent Jeff try their best to get his feet firmly planted on the ground, the more time David spends with Dennis, the more he believes that his adopted son is really from Mars.; Starring: Joan Cusack, John Cusack, Amanda Peet; Showtimes: 17/3/2010 2:00PM
Mercury Rising: There is no shortage of high-octane action and suspense when Bruce Willis tries to protect the life of a young boy who has cracked a top secret government code. When embittered FBI agent Art Jeffries (Golden Globe® and Emmy® Award winner Willis, Fast Food Nation, The Astronaut Farmer) is assigned to a seemingly routine investigation, he discovers that the case is far from routine. Young autistic Simon Lynch who lives in a closed world of puzzles and maps has inadvertently, and quite easily, cracked a top secret military code called Mercury. The government, especially Lt. Colonel Nicholas Kudrow (Baldwin, Brooklyn Rules, The Good Shepherd), will do anything to protect the security of the code, leading to Willis and the boy suddenly finding themselves in peril and on the run from a team of crack assassins. Finding themselves outcast and unable to seek the help of the police, the unlikely pair must enter each other's closed worlds in order to survive.; Starring: Alec Baldwin, Bruce Willis; Showtimes: 20/3/2010 6:00AM
Monster Ark: A team of archaeologists, comprising of a man and his ex-wife, stumbled upon a second ark that God had Noah built. This ark contains an evil creature of immense power that the Great Flood itself could not destroy. When the creature was unleashed, they must team up despite their differences to stop the creature from unleashing the Apocalypse.; Starring: Renee O'Connor, Dekay Tim; Showtimes: 18/3/2010 10:15AM
Mortal Kombat: Mortal Kombat is an ancient tournament which takes place on a distance island, in which the best warriors of the netherworld, fight against the best warriors from Earth. If the netherworld wins the tournament ten times in a row, Earth is theirs for the taking. With the bad guys chalking up nine out of ten notches on their belts, the future of Earth certainly looks bleak. It's up to a trio of Earth's best to save the day, and the planet.; Starring: Christopher Lambert, Robin Shou, Linda Ashby; Showtimes: 20/3/2010 3:45PM
Mortal Kombat Annihilation: Nonstop action as a group of heroic fighters battle an unearthly warlord and his army of treacherous killers to save the earth. This bold new sequel to the original blockbuster hit is full of spectacular martial arts battles and stunning special effects. Shao Khan (Thompson, Perfect Target), warlord leader of the Outworld, rips a portal in the fabric of the universe between the Outworld and Earth. Mortal Kombat champion Liu Kang (Shou, Beverly Hills Ninja), and Kitana (Soto, The Corporate Ladder), the beautiful ten-thousand-year-old princess from another dimension, then team up with three other heroes to take on the evil sorcerer, his barrage of deadly fighters and the terrifying creatures sent to kill them. With the Earth as the grand prize, the warriors must learn how to stop Khan's unearthly forces within six days or the planet will be gone forever. Choreographed with never-before-seen martial arts fight sequences and groundbreaking visual effects, it also stars super model Irina Pantaeva in her silver screen debut.; Starring: Robin Shou, James Remar; Showtimes: 15/3/2010 9:00PM
Motives 2: Retribution: Three years after Emery Simms was wrongfully imprisoned for murder, his best friend Brandon and ex-wife Connie get married and lead a successful life with their restaurant and club. Their lives change dramatically when Simms is killed in prison and evidence suggests Brandon is involved. Emery's brother Donovan arrives to unearth the truth, and lands himself in danger.; Starring: Vivica A. Fox, Brian White; Showtimes: 20/3/2010 4:15AM
Mr. Woodcock: John Farley, author of a best-selling book about letting go of the past, violates his own advice when he returns home to accept his community's highest honor. There, he learns, to his horror, that his widowed mother is engaged to his old high school gym teacher, Mr. Woodcock, whose sadistic acts plagued John's youth. Now, abetted by his nerdy old pal Nedderman, John will stop at nothing to derail the relationship.; Starring: Seann William Scott, Susan Sarandon, Billy Bob Thornton; Showtimes: 14/3/2010 1:15AM, 14/3/2010 11:15AM
My Girl 2: A follow-up to the original crowd pleaser, this sequel finds Vada happily settled into a new life with her father and a very pregnant Shelley. Vada decides to write about her deceased mother for a school assignment and travels to California to uncover clues to her identity. There, she forms a reluctant friendship with her tour guide and together, they embark on a journey of discovery, in which Vada learns more about first love, her place in her evolving family, making her mark in the world, and pursuing a dream.; Starring: Dan Aykroyd, Jamie Lee Curtis, Anna Chlumsky; Showtimes: 16/3/2010 3:15AM
No Country For Old Men: Texan welder and hunter Llewelyn Moss finds a suitcase full of money when he stumbles upon several dead drug runners in the desert from a deal gone wrong. He soon becomes the target of psychopathic killer Anton Chigurh, who would eliminate anything in his path to get what he wants. The trail left by hunted and hunter is picked up by Sheriff Ed Tom Bell who has to grapple with the enormity of the crimes in the face of modern progression.; Starring: Woody Harrelson, Tommy Lee Jones, Javier Bardem; Showtimes: 19/3/2010 6:00PM
Ogre: A group of hikers stumble upon a quaint village where they discover an unholy pact between the villagers and a monster.; Starring: Chelan Simmons, Ryan Kennedy, John Schneider; Showtimes: 15/3/2010 1:00AM
Paul Blart: Mall Cop: A mild-mannered security guard is thrust into action when his mall is taken over by highly organized thieves.; Starring: Kevin James, Keir O'Donnell, Jayma Mays; Showtimes: 15/3/2010 10:00AM, 15/3/2010 7:00PM
Pistol Whipped: Kicked off the Force and faced with mounting gambling debt and alcoholism, Matt Conner is given a second chance to prove himself when he is offered a new lease of life for a few favors, including the termination of several local gangsters. He gets suspicious and enlists the help of some friends in the Force, only to have to learn the good guy from the bad.; Starring: Steven Seagal, Lance Henriksen; Showtimes: 14/3/2010 5:00PM
Pride And Prejudice: Writer Jane Austen's enduring and beloved novel gets another interpretation on the big screen, and this one is just as excellent as its predecessors. The Bennet family - headed by patriarch Mr. Bennet (Donald Sutherland) - along with the rest of the town, await the arrival of two newcomers, the wealthy Mr. Bingley and his friend, Mr. Darcy. When Lizzie Bennet (Keira Knightley) meets Mr. Darcy (Matthew Macfadyen), their encounter is fraught with animosity. But subsequent events bring them together and their feelings for each other begin to develop. Pride rears its head when the two continue their verbal tussle at every opportunity. Mr. Bingley (Simon Woods) also strikes up a romance with Lizzie's sister, Jane (Rosamund Pike). Will their romantic entanglements, the conventions of society, and the machinations of Mrs Bennet keep Lizzie from discerning what true love could really be like?; Starring: Keira Knightley, Rosamund Pike, Talulah Riley; Showtimes: 18/3/2010 7:45AM
Prom Night: Donna’s senior prom is supposed to be the best night of her life. After surviving a horrible tragedy, she has finally moved on and is enjoying her last year of high school. Surrounded by her best friends, she should be safe from the horrors of her past. But when the night turns deadly, there is only one person who could be responsible… a man she thought was gone forever. Now, Donna and her friends must find a way to escape the sadistic rampage of an obsessed killer, and survive a night “to die for”.; Starring: Johnathon Schaech, Brittany Snow; Showtimes: 20/3/2010 10:15AM, 21/3/2010 12:00AM
Punisher: War Zone: Frank Castle, former Marine and FBI agent now turned dedicated vigilante, begins a path of destruction through violent criminals across the country. After Frank kills a powerful mafia don, a previously exiled under-boss named Billy Russo returns to New York. Billy (eager to take control of the criminal underworld) convinces the remaining mob leaders that he can kill Frank, aka the Punisher. The struggle turns into a three-way battle when FBI agent Stephanie West aims to take both Frank and Billy off the streets.; Starring: Dominic West, Julie Benz, Colin Salmon; Showtimes: 19/3/2010 4:00PM
Rock Monster: A college boy becomes a hero when he pulls a sword from a stone, and the stone turns into a monster that he must defeat.; Starring: Chad Collins, Natalie Denise Sperl; Showtimes: 17/3/2010 7:45AM
Romeo Must Die: Here's an electrifying new version of the Romeo and Juliet tale. Han Sing (Li, The One, Kiss Of The Dragon) is an ex-cop investigating the murder of his brother, who had apparent links with the Chinese mafia in America. Ironically he falls in love with Trish O'Day (Aaliyah, Next Friday, The Queen Of The Damned), who is the daughter of the American Mob Boss. In classic romeo and juliet style, neither side approves of their romance, resulting in some amazing kung fu action. Jet Li thrills with his astonishing speed, and Aaliyah dazzles with that extra "oomph."; Starring: Jet Li, Aaliyah; Showtimes: 20/3/2010 6:15PM
Saint Sinner: A monk with a mystical dagger travels through time to kill two bloodthirsty demons.; Starring: Greg Serano, Mary Mara; Showtimes: 15/3/2010 3:15AM
Save The Last Dance 2: Stepping Up: Fresh from her experiences in an inner-city Chicago high school, Sara Johnson begins her freshman year in Julliard, becoming not just the favorite student to her teacher, Monique Delacroix, but also the rival of a competitive ballerina.; Starring: Jacqueline Bisset, Columbus Short, Izabella Miko; Showtimes: 18/3/2010 2:30PM
Scent Of A Woman: Al Pacino teaches Chris O'Donnell to be a perceptive gentleman in one whirlwind weekend.; Starring: Chris O'Donnell, Al Pacino; Showtimes: 19/3/2010 6:45AM
Schindler's List: The true story of Oskar Schindler, a member of the Nazi party, womanizer and war profiteer who saved the lives of more than 1,100 Jews during the Holocaust.; Starring: Ben Kingsley, Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes; Showtimes: 17/3/2010 1:45AM
Secondhand Lions: Children and adults alike will enjoy what movie critic James Berardinelli calls a "comedic fantasy with a big heart." Walter (Osment, Edges Of The Lord, Artificial Intelligence: A.I.) is being sent away yet again by his floozy, no-good mom Mae (Sedgwick, Loverboy, Soemthing The Lord Made). This time, it's off to live with his two cranky great-uncles, Garth (Academy Award® and Golden Globe® winner Caine, Around The Bend, The Statement) and Hub (Academy Award® and Golden Globe® winner Duvall, Open Range, Gods And Generals). The two have amassed a fortune, the result of their many adventures during their youth. But they now live a low-key existence in the Texas heartland, no phone, no TV, their cantankerousness a perfect foil to the many con artists who want to rob them of their wealth. Reluctant at first, Garth and Hub begin to slowly open up to Walter and regale him with swashbuckling tales of adventure in their younger days. What could have turned out to be the most disastrous visit for young Walter becomes the best time of his life as he begins to bond with his uncles. Berardinelli goes on to praise this film as having "enough charm and whimsy to capture the imagination and attention of children and parents alike," and is "one of the best live-action family films."; Starring: Michael Caine, Robert Duvall, Haley Joel Osment; Showtimes: 14/3/2010 9:00AM
See Spot Run: David Arquette's got a new best friend – a drug-sniffing dog who's on the mafia's hit list!; Starring: David Arquette, Michael Duncan; Showtimes: 19/3/2010 2:00PM
Set It Off: Life is hard for inner city women Lida (Pinkett-Smith, Collateral, The Matrix Revolutions), Cleo (Latifah, Stranger Than Fiction, Last Holiday), Frankie (Fox, Citizen Duane, The Hard Corps), and T.T. (Elise, Close To Home) With nothing to lose, they resort to robbing banks to liberate themselves from their poverty-stricken lives. But their new-found fortune is short-lived, when the police comes after their hides. Powerful performances and deft direction make this a chick-flick with guns. Features a cool soundtrack by Seal, The Fugees, En Vogue, and Bone Thugs N Harmony.; Starring: Vivica A. Fox, Jada Pinkett, Queen Latifah; Showtimes: 19/3/2010 3:45AM
Shaft: New York city police detective, John Shaft (nephew of the original 1970 detective) has just arrested Walter Wade Jr, for a racially motivated murder. Shaft goes on a personal mission to ensure that Wade is brought to justice. And there is only one eyewitness – waitress Diane. Shaft's co-officer Carmen is his only help to get Wade behind bars. However Wade uses his connections to get bail and sneak off to Switzerland. Two years later, Wade resurfaces and is thirsting for revenge. Now both Shaft and Wade are hunting down the sole eyewitness to the murder. Will Shaft be able to get to her before Wade does?; Starring: Vanessa Williams, Samuel Jackson, Christian Bale; Showtimes: 17/3/2010 9:30AM
Stardust: Young Tristan Thorne promises the prettiest girl in the village of Wall a fallen star in the hopes of winning her heart. He must cross over to the supernatural world to do this and finds that the fallen star is actually a young woman injured by her cosmic tumble.; Starring: Michelle Pfeiffer, Claire Danes, Robert DeNiro; Showtimes: 18/3/2010 9:00PM
Sudden Death: It is the seventh game of the Stanley Cup Finals and everyone is on the edge of their seats, unaware that an elite group of extortionists is about to make this a game unforgettable. Darren McCord, a fireman with a troubled past, finds himself caught in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse when his young daughter is taken hostage. With thousands of lives at stake, McCord battles both the terrorists and his own personal demons as the seconds on the clock race towards a fateful conclusion.; Starring: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Powers Boothe; Showtimes: 18/3/2010 1:30AM
The Brave One: Erica Bain is a host of a New York radio show whose life is shattered by a brutal attack that leaves the love of her life dead, her own body shattered and her sense of safety permanently destroyed. Now, when Erica's fear of her beloved city becomes too much to bear, she arms herself to take back the streets. Soon Erica finds that the fear that once gripped her has become something else. And as stories of an anonymous vigilante grip New York, detective Sean Mercer pieces together clues that point to Erica.; Starring: Jodie Foster, Terrence Howard; Showtimes: 16/3/2010 2:15PM, 20/3/2010 1:45AM
The Contractor: Former CIA marksman, James Dial (Snipes) is persuaded back into action to take out a terrorist. He is however betrayed and framed for killing a policeman. James goes into hiding and befriends a 12-year old girl.; Starring: Wesley Snipes, Lena Headey; Showtimes: 16/3/2010 1:15AM
The Hi-Lo Country: Two lifelong friends work as ranchers after World War II in California. However, things change when love enters their lives. Stars Woody Harrelson.; Starring: Woody Harrelson, Billy Crudup, Penelope Cruz; Showtimes: 18/3/2010 4:15PM
The Invasion: An insidious behavior-altering epidemic is decimating the human race. When a psychiatrist Carol Bennell discovers that the epidemic's origins are extraterrestrial, she must fight to protect her son, who may hold the key to stopping the escalating invasion.; Starring: Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig; Showtimes: 14/3/2010 3:00PM, 19/3/2010 12:00PM
The Making Of Changeling: A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the movie Changeling. Learn about the true story of one woman's struggle to find her missing son against all odds; the direction of Clint Eastwood; the challenge of making the costumes look believable and how late 1920s Los Angeles is recreated against the backdrop of modern day LA.; Showtimes: 20/3/2010 3:15PM
The Making Of Get Smart: Go behind-the-scenes and have a look at the making of the hilarious spy comedy that stars Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway.; Showtimes: 20/3/2010 1:15PM
The Making Of Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa: Find out everything you need to know about Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa with this behind-the-scenes look at the making of the movie.; Showtimes: 14/3/2010 7:45AM, 16/3/2010 6:30AM, 17/3/2010 5:15AM
The Making Of Tropic Thunder: An inside look at this riotous spoof about the gung-ho cast and crew of a war movie who encounter real resistance in the jungle.; Showtimes: 19/3/2010 6:00AM
The Man Who Wasn't There: What do you do when a dying secret agent hands you a top-secret formula that can turn you invisible and make you swear it will never fall into the wrong hands? You drink it! Poor Sam Cooper, (Guttenberg) who is now invisible, is chased by both enemy agents who want him, and the police who think he murdered the secret agent. It's the wackiest adventure comedy you've ever seen!; Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Billy Bob Thornton, Frances McDormand; Showtimes: 15/3/2010 7:45AM
The Mummy: Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor: The blockbuster Mummy franchise takes a spellbinding turn as the action shifts to Asia for the next chapter in the adventure series, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. Explorer Rick O'Connell returns to combat the resurrected Han Emperor in an epic journey that races from the catacombs of ancient China high into the frigid Himalayas. In this exciting installment, the trademark thrills and visually spectacular action of the Mummy series are redefined for a new generation!; Starring: Brendan Fraser, Jet Li, Michelle Yeoh; Showtimes: 16/3/2010 9:15AM, 16/3/2010 6:15PM
The New Guy: Dizzy Harrison is a high school geek trying to gain popularity. Instead of becoming popular, he gets himself expelled and lands in jail where he learns the art of being cool from an inmate – a former geek himself. He enrolls in a new school with a new identity, hoping to start afresh. When Dizzy helps the school football team to win games, the head cheerleader – Danielle, notices him. Subsequently, things progress smoothly for him until Danielle's jealous boyfriend begins to uncover the dirt on him.; Starring: DJ Qualls, Eliza Dushku, Zooey Deschanel; Showtimes: 15/3/2010 6:00AM
The One: How far would you go to assert your self-identity? What if there was more to you than meets the eye? That's what a rogue agent assigned to monitor these universes is about to discover. Not liking what he sees, he starts killing off "inferior" versions of himself in their separate worlds so that he can get stronger, more powerful, and ultimately become "The One." Two agents, Funsch and Roedecker, are hot on his tail. Good and evil are about to get formally introduced, in this Eraser-gone-ballistic flick that comes in more than three dimensions.; Starring: Delroy Lindo, Jet Li, Carla Gugino; Showtimes: 16/3/2010 4:45PM
The Other Boleyn Girl: Two sisters Anne and Mary are driven by their ambitious family to seduce the King of England King Henry VIII in order to advance their position in court. What starts as an opportunity for the girls to increase the family fortune becomes a deadly rivalry to capture the heart of a king and stay alive.; Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Eric Bana, Natalie Portman; Showtimes: 18/3/2010 3:45AM
The Score: Marlon Brando, Robert De Niro, Edward Norton and Angela Bassett lend some quality star power to this intriguing crime drama.; Starring: Robert De Niro, Edward Norton, Marlon Brando; Showtimes: 18/3/2010 12:00PM
The Shepherd: A rogue American Special Forces unit schemes to smuggle $35 million worth of heroin into the United States, and all that stands in its way is border patrol agent Jack Robideaux, an ex-homicide cop with a hidden agenda. Taking on suicide bombers, sadistic tortures and traitorous officials on both sides of the border, Jack shows no mercy as he single-handedly attempts to destroy the cartel in this explosive action thriller.; Starring: Jean-Claude Van Damme; Showtimes: 17/3/2010 4:45PM
The Time Machine: This big-budget remake based on the classic science fiction novel by H.G. Wells was engineered by Wells' own great-grandson Simon Wells, with some directorial help from "The Pirates of The Carribean Trilogy" director Gore Verbinski. Apparently, Verbinski was airlifted in after Wells suffered what his doctors called "extreme exhaustion" on the set. Guy Pearce stars as Alexander Hartdegen, a scientist, professor, and inventor in 1895 New York City who believes that time travel is possible. The sudden and unexpected death of his fiancée spurs Alexander to build a time machine, which he hopes to use in an effort to change the past. When he fails, Alexander hurls himself more than 800,000 years into the future, seeking answers about the nature of time, but instead encountering a world where humanity has been divided up into two races - the peaceful Eloi and the subterranean Morlocks. Keep an eye out for Oscar® and Golden Globe® winner Jeremy Irons eerie appearance as the King of the Morlocks -looking like a cross between Marilyn Manson and Darth Vader. Alexander befriends the beautiful Eloi woman, Mara and must set out to save her from the underground world of the Morlocks when she is captured by them. Ultimately, he makes a shocking discovery about the true nature of the Eloi and Morlocks and decides that the only way to change the future is to alter the present.; Starring: Guy Pearce, Samantha Mumba; Showtimes: 19/3/2010 11:15PM
Tmz 190: Based upon the number one entertainment news destination on the Internet, TMZ brings the TMZ.com brand to television in this entertainment news magazine series that provides a fresh, unvarnished take on celebrities and their real lives – where they live, work and play; covering Hollywood as it really is and celebrities as they really are. Come along on a ride through a world where the reality is even more fascinating than the hype!; Showtimes: 14/3/2010 12:45AM, 14/3/2010 8:30AM, 14/3/2010 6:45PM, 16/3/2010 6:00AM
Tmz 191: Based upon the number one entertainment news destination on the Internet, TMZ brings the TMZ.com brand to television in this entertainment news magazine series that provides a fresh, unvarnished take on celebrities and their real lives – where they live, work and play; covering Hollywood as it really is and celebrities as they really are. Come along on a ride through a world where the reality is even more fascinating than the hype!; Showtimes: 16/3/2010 8:30PM, 17/3/2010 1:15AM, 17/3/2010 11:30AM
Tmz 192: Based upon the number one entertainment news destination on the Internet, TMZ brings the TMZ.com brand to television in this entertainment news magazine series that provides a fresh, unvarnished take on celebrities and their real lives – where they live, work and play; covering Hollywood as it really is and celebrities as they really are. Come along on a ride through a world where the reality is even more fascinating than the hype!; Showtimes: 17/3/2010 8:30PM, 18/3/2010 1:00AM
Tmz 193: Based upon the number one entertainment news destination on the Internet, TMZ brings the TMZ.com brand to television in this entertainment news magazine series that provides a fresh, unvarnished take on celebrities and their real lives – where they live, work and play; covering Hollywood as it really is and celebrities as they really are. Come along on a ride through a world where the reality is even more fascinating than the hype!; Showtimes: 18/3/2010 8:30PM, 19/3/2010 1:15AM, 19/3/2010 6:15AM
Tmz 194: Based upon the number one entertainment news destination on the Internet, TMZ brings the TMZ.com brand to television in this entertainment news magazine series that provides a fresh, unvarnished take on celebrities and their real lives – where they live, work and play; covering Hollywood as it really is and celebrities as they really are. Come along on a ride through a world where the reality is even more fascinating than the hype!; Showtimes: 19/3/2010 8:30PM, 20/3/2010 1:15AM
Tmz 195: Based upon the number one entertainment news destination on the Internet, TMZ brings the TMZ.com brand to television in this entertainment news magazine series that provides a fresh, unvarnished take on celebrities and their real lives – where they live, work and play; covering Hollywood as it really is and celebrities as they really are. Come along on a ride through a world where the reality is even more fascinating than the hype!; Showtimes: 20/3/2010 8:30PM
Tremors: Following in the tradition of all great monster movies, this one also combines sci-fi and humor to tell its story. Valentine McKee (Bacon, Loverboy, Cavedweller) and Earl Bassett (Ward, Funky Monkey, Coast To Coast) realize that their desolate town is experiencing some unusual seismic activity. The duo soon discover that the town is located over a nest of enormous creatures nicknamed "graboids" - giant critters with growling stomachs and teething tentacles that move beneath the desert at dazzling speed. Now, the desperate pair begin a race for their lives to overcome these deadly freaks of nature. Get ready for some great sound effects and action laced with dollops of fun.; Starring: Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward; Showtimes: 14/3/2010 9:00PM
Vantage Point: Eight strangers with eight different points of view try to unlock the truth behind an assassination attempt on the president of the United States. Thomas Barnes and Kent Taylor are two agents assigned to protect President Ashton at a landmark summit. When the President is shot, chaos ensues. Howard Lewis, an American tourist, thinks he’s captured the shooter on his camcorder. Also there is news producer Rex Brooks. As they and others reveal their stories, the pieces of the puzzle fall into place – and it becomes apparent that shocking motivations lurk beneath the surface.; Starring: Forest Whitaker, Dennis Quaid, Sigourney Weaver; Showtimes: 18/3/2010 11:30PM

HBO SOUTHASIA India Synopses (14/3/2010–20/3/2010)