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IMMEDIATE: Tuesday 29th July, 2014.
Bank Holiday Bonanza on TV3 and 3e this weekend!
TV3 Group has announced an exciting schedule for the August Bank Holiday weekend, kicking off tomorrow (Wednesday 30th July) evening with slapstick comedy ‘Step Brothers’ on 3e.
Other movies airing across the weekend on TV3 include the Irish Movie Premiere of Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes, the classic romantic drama Dirty Dancing, science fiction thriller Minority Report and Irish classic Man About Dog.
New episodes of America’s Got Talent S9, The Film Buzz, Sun, Sex And Suspicious Parents and The Jonathan Ross Show will also air during the weekend along with a brand new Crossfire Celebrity Special featuring some familiar faces!
Full list of programmes and times in Notes to Editor
TV3 has announced an exciting schedule for the August Bank Holiday weekend with an entertaining movie line up including Irish Movie Premiere of Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes, the classic romantic drama Dirty Dancing, science fiction thriller Minority Report and Irish classic Man About Dog.
3e’s movie line-up includes slapstick comedy Step Brothers and animated comedy Open Season.
It’s not just movies filling up the schedule for the Bank Holiday Bonanza – TV3 will also have the latest episodes of America’s Got Talent S9, The Film Buzz, and a brand new Crossfire Celebrity Special, featuring Karen Koster, Elaine Crowley, Anna Daly and Ciara Doherty – which of the TV3 beauties will come out on top?
Series 8 of Bondi Rescue kicks off on 3e along with all new Killers Behind Bars, The Jonathan Ross Show, Sun, Sex And Suspicious Parents, Can’t Pay, Take It Away, Embarrassing Bodies S6 and Family Guy 13.
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NOTES TO EDITOR:
TV3 MOVIES
Thurs 31 July 2014
21:00 Striking Distance
(1993) Tom Hardy (Bruce Willis) is a fifth-generation Pittsburgh cop. Formerly a homicide detective, Hardy was busted down to river rescue patrol two years ago when he publicly challenged his superiors, including most of his own family, about the identity of his father’s killer. Convinced that a newly active serial killer is the same gunman who murdered his father-despite the fact that another man is already behind bars for that crime-Hardy is working out of his jurisdiction to catch the murderer. At odds with his new partner (Sarah Jessica Parker), he goes around the system, defying his uncle (Dennis Farina), his father’s successor as chief of homicide, as he races the clock to find the real killer before the wrong man is executed for the crime. Starring Bruce Willis, Sarah Jessica Parker, Dennis Farina & Tom Sizemore.
Fri 01 August 2014
22:50 Must Love Dogs
(2005) Must Love Dogs tells the story of Sarah Nolan, a newly divorced woman cautiously rediscovering romance with the enthusiastic but often misguided help of her well-meaning family. When Sarah looks to the personals for a change of pace, she braves a series of hilarious disastrous mismatches and first dates before she begins to trust her own instincts again and learns that no matter what, it's never a good idea to give up on love.
Starring Diane Lane, John Cusack and Elizabeth Perkins.
Sat 02 August 2014
21:00 Dirty Dancing
(1987) In 1963, "Baby" Houseman (Jennifer Grey) is a 17-year-old spending the summer with her family at a resort hotel in the Catskills; she plans on being in the Peace Corps next summer, so this is expected to be her last summer as a carefree adolescent. However, one night Baby hears what sounds like a party going on in the employee's dormitory, and she pokes her head in to discover most of the hotel staff enjoying the sort of close dancing that would get you kicked out of the senior prom in no time flat. Baby is particularly struck by handsome Johnny Castle (Patrick Swayze), a dancer in the resort's floor show, and falls head over heels in love, wanting to be near him. Dirty Dancing was a surprise box-office hit, and the soundtrack album was an even bigger success, spawning several hit singles. Starring Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey & Jane Brucker.
23:00 Minority Report
(2002) In a future where a special police unit is able to arrest murderers before they commit their crimes, an officer from that unit is himself accused of a future murder. Starring Tom Cruise, Colin Farrell, Samantha Morton.
Sun 03 August 2014
16:00 Beethoven
(1992) A slobbering St. Bernard becomes the center of attention for a loving family, but its veterinarian secretly wants to kill him. Starring Charles Grodin, Bonnie Hunt, Dean Jones.
21:00 Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes
(2011) A single act of both compassion and arrogance leads to a war unlike any other - and to the RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES. The Oscar-winning visual effects team that brought to life the worlds of Avatar and The Lord of the Rings is breaking new ground, creating a CGI ape that delivers a dramatic performance of unprecedented emotion and intelligence, and epic battles on which rest the upended destinies of man and primate. Starring James Franco, Freida Pinto, John Lithgow, Brian Cox, Tom Felton and Andy Serkis.
Mon 04 August 2014
17:00 Ghostbusters
(1984) New York city has a problem : paranormal occurrences have been plaguing the city in increasing numbers and the only ones who know this are three extraordinarily bright, slightly off-beat university parapsychologists who lose their research grant, are forced out of academia and start their own business - "Ghostbusters". Starring Bill Murray, Dan Aykrod, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis and Rick Moranis.
21:00 Man About Dog
(2004) Pat Shortt stars in this comedy set in the world of greyhound racing in which three Belfast losers (Mo Chara, Scud Murphy and Cereberal Paulsy) try to take on the bookies with no money and a greyhound that runs only when it suits him! Starring Pat Shortt, Allen Leech, Tom Jordan Murphy, Ciaran Nolan, Sean McGinley and Fionnula Flanagan.
TV3 PROGRAMMES
Thurs 31 July 2014
18:30 The Film Buzz
Episode 3
Each week the latest cinematic releases are up for discussion in TV3's new movie-show The Film Buzz. Gordon and Rory peruse the pick of the flicks, which this week includes Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's passion project Hercules. The Rock will be on the show to talk about his sword and sandals epic, which aims to banish the memory of Kellan Lutz horrendous turn as the Greek hero. Horror fans welcome the return of The Purge: Anarchy. The man who never likes to say "No", Nicolas Cage stars in Joe as an ex-con who crosses paths with a 15 year old runaway and on the family front Earth To Echo is a found-footage adventure, calling to mind 80s classics like Batteries Not Included and Flight Of The Navigator.
Fri 1 August 2014
21:00 America's Got Talent S9
904 - Audition
Nick Cannon hosts the search for the hottest variety and novelty acts from across the US. Acts range from the weird to the spectacular, with the quest to find the best talent on offer. Starring returning judges Howard Stern, Howie Mandel, Mel B and Heidi Klum. There are NO age limits... NO talent boundaries... and NO second chances! The 4th group of potential contestants perform for the judges tonight hoping to be selected to move on in the competition.
Sat 02 August 2014
19:15 Crossfire Celebrity Special
Sinead Desmond, Karen Koster, Elaine Crowley And Ciara Doherty
It’s girls against girls as Xpose presenter Karen Koster, Ireland AM host Sinead Desmond, Midday host Elaine Crowley and Midweek reporter Ciara Doherty battle it out to win up to €2000 for their chosen charity.
20:00 Off Their Rockers US S1
Episode 11
American icon Betty White is hitting the streets as the ringleader of a fearless gang of white-haired seniors with a mission: to play the most hilarious pranks possible on an unsuspecting younger generation. Orchestrated by Emmy Betty White, the pranks - and the jaw-dropping and priceless reactions they cause - are all caught on strategically placed hidden cameras. Normally, the old folks are the butt of the jokes, but in this show the disbelieving youths are on the receiving end!
3e MOVIES
Wed 30 July 2014
22:00 Step Brothers
(2008) Two coddled guys live with their respective single parents. Their folks fall in love and marry, making the guys stepbrothers. Starring Will Ferrell (Stranger Than Fiction), Academy Award® nominee John C. Reilly (Chicago), Academy Award® nominee Richard Jenkins (The Visitor) and Academy Award® winner Mary Steenburgen (Melvin and Howard).
Fri 1 August 2014
19:00 Open Season
(2006) Boog, a domesticated 900lb. Grizzly bear finds himself stranded in the woods 3 days before Open Season. Forced to rely on Elliot, a fast-talking mule deer, the two form an unlikely friendship and must quickly rally other forest animals if they are to form a rag-tag army against the hunters.Starring Ashton Kutcher, Martin Lawrence, Debra Messing.
3e PROGRAMMES
Wed 30 July 2014
20:00 Bondi Rescue S7
Episode 11
A surfing collision results in a deep water spinal rescue, and surf rage breaking out on the shore. Lifeguards must work out who’s at fault. Mouse, AKA ‘The Black Cloud’ lives up to his nick name when he rescues a man with no pants, gets kicked in the face, and is then vomited on. And lifeguards try catch a rat that’s been eating through the electrical cables on their buggies.
20:30 Bondi Rescue S7
Episode 12
Lifeguards play host to millions of visitors every year. When an 18 year old man breaks his leg, they bring comfort with analgesic pain killer. Then Maxi uses a mobile phone tracking device to locate a thief. But Corey struggles to stay calm when a bunch of Chinese school kids run wild. Local resident and amateur singer, Cora, enshrines it all in song when she pens a tune about Bondi’s hard working lifeguards.
21:00 Killers Behind Bars
Peter Tobin
This groundbreaking new series will reveal the true scale of the crimes committed by some of the UK’s most notorious serial killers. In this episode real life ‘Cracker’ Professor David Wilson focuses his investigation on Peter Tobin. Tobin has been convicted of murdering three young girls in 1991 &2006, however reports suggest he has boasted of killing at least 48 which would make him a more prolific killer than The Yorkshire Ripper, Fred West and Dennis Nielson put together.
Thurs 31 July 2014
20:00 Bondi Rescue S7
Episode 13
Trainee lifeguard and Bra Boy member Jesse Pollock fractures his spine when he is dumped by a huge wave. Jake rescues a beginner surfer being smashed against cliffs. Matt Dee hopes to do at least one board rescue before the season ends. And lifeguards farewell summer in huge surf by riding hand built multi-passenger surf craft.
20:30 Bondi Rescue S8
Episode 1
Reidy, Whippet, former victim Hayden, other locals and the security cameras are key to catch a new bag thieves, soon turned over to the police despite resistance. The boys have kept fit during their winter holiday to pass the annual test. For Nestor Harry 'H' Nightingale (53), who went to Java, the challenge is the rule he must finish no later than 5 minutes after the winner, in this case Deano, but he makes it with lots of encouragement, one boy even stays back with him.
Sat 02 August 2014
16:00 America's Got Talent S9
904 - Audition
Nick Cannon hosts the search for the hottest variety and novelty acts from across the US. Acts range from the weird to the spectacular, with the quest to find the best talent on offer. Starring returning judges Howard Stern, Howie Mandel, Mel B and Heidi Klum. There are NO age limits... NO talent boundaries... and NO second chances! The 4th group of potential contestants perform for the judges tonight hoping to be selected to move on in the competition.
Sun 03 August 2014
21:00 The Jonathan Ross Show
David Beckham, Will Ferrell, Leona Lewis, Gillian Anderson
Brand new to 3e, Jonathan Ross along with some A-list guests guarantee us lots of laughs, good chats and great music. Joining Jonathan tonight is David Beckham, Will Ferrell, Leona Lewis, Gillian Anderson.
22:05 Sun, Sex And Suspicious Parents S2
Ibiza: Ollie And Shannon
Shannon thinks she’s got away from over protective dad on holiday in Ibiza, whilst for Ollie it’s his first time abroad and he thinks he's leaving his parents at home. But what they don’t know is that on Sun, Sex and Suspicious Parents, the parents come too!
Drinking, kissing, dirty dancing, and much more, it’s all going on whilst the parents are undercover, secretly watching their children.
But will the teens forgive them their deception, and will the parents have been pleased or disappointed by what they have seen?
Mon 04 August 2014
21:00 Can't Pay, Take It Away
Final Demand
The dramatic stories of people at the sharp end of debt and those whose job it is to get the money back. This eye-opening series follows the no nonsense High Court Enforcement Officers, bailiffs and repo agents knocking on the door day and night. We travel with them around the country as they visit flats and mansions, shops and businesses, collecting repayments if they can - and repossessing cars, personal possessions and houses if they can’t.
22:00 Embarrassing Bodies S6
Caerphilly
The doctors set up shop on the golden sands of Magaluf, party central for Brits abroad. Each week 10 young Brits are hospitalised in the resort, usually as a result of excessive alcohol.
The doctors go on a condom crusade, teaching partygoers how to put condoms on and trying to make sure our hedonistic holidaymakers understand how reckless unprotected sex can be.
23:00 Family Guy S13
Chap Stewie
When Peter and Chris interrupt Stewie's TV time, the angry baby goes back in time to break up Peter and Lois so he's never conceived. But instead, he is reborn into a Downton Abbey-esque British household.
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The World TV Premiere of ?Cardboard Gangsters?, Brand New Christmas Specials and Family Movie Fav
Wednesday 13th, 15:52pm
TV3 announces presentation team and panel for its coverage of the NatWest Six Nations 2018
Tuesday 12th, 16:49pm
?Quote Devil Insurance? Renews Sponsorship of Virgin Media Television Weather
Monday 15th, 17:15pm
TV3 Group to rebrand as Virgin Media Television
Thursday 28th, 13:10pm
Virgin Media and TV3 secure rights to all UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League matches
Tuesday 15th, 11:12am