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From this Saturday at 12 AM Eastern—that’s 4 PM Saturday in NZ, 2 PM in Sydney, and 5 AM in the UK—and repeated every four hours throughout the day—we’re featuring the described movies The Hunger Games (2012) and Cheaper by the Dozen (2003).
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Movie 1: The Hunger Games (2012)
The Hunger Games launches a thrilling dystopian saga where survival is everything—and rebellion simmers beneath the surface.
In a future where the Capitol forces its districts to send two "tributes" to fight to the death in a televised spectacle, 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her sister’s place. Thrown into a deadly arena, Katniss must rely on her instincts, cunning, and courage to stay alive—while navigating alliances, danger, and a growing sense of injustice that could spark a revolution.
With intense action, emotional depth, and a powerful lead performance, The Hunger Games is a gripping start to a blockbuster franchise.
Directed by: Gary Ross
Produced by: Nina Jacobson, Jon Kilik
Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Lenny Kravitz, Stanley Tucci, Donald Sutherland
Cinematography: Tom Stern
Edited by: Stephen Mirrione, Juliette Welfling
Music by: James Newton Howard
Distributed by: Lionsgate
Release date: 23 March 2012
File Length: 136 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English
Budget: $78 million
Box office: $694.4 million
Movie 2: Cheaper by the Dozen (2003)
Cheaper by the Dozen is a heartwarming and hilarious family comedy about organized chaos, unconditional love, and the challenges of parenting... twelve times over.
Tom and Kate Baker are the proud, if slightly overwhelmed, parents of twelve energetic children. When Tom lands his dream job coaching football at his alma mater, the family uproots and relocates—only to discover that balancing careers and a supersized household is no easy feat. As mishaps multiply and tempers flare, the Bakers must find a way to come together before everything falls apart.
Filled with slapstick humour, relatable family moments, and a big dose of heart, this modern remake is fun for all ages.
Directed by: Shawn Levy
Produced by: Robert Simonds
Starring: Steve Martin, Bonnie Hunt, Piper Perabo, Tom Welling, Hilary Duff, Alyson Stoner, Jacob Smith, Kevin G. Schmidt, Liliana Mumy
Story by: Craig Titley (based on the book by Frank Bunker Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey)
Music by: Christophe Beck
Distributed by 20th Century Fox
Release date: 25 December 2003
File Length: 98 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English
Budget: $40 million
Box office: $190.2 million