Saturday's TV highlights

4.30PM, TV2
HENDERSON TO HOLLYWOOD
Judging by the time slot for this reality series about young Polynesian band Spacifix, either TVNZ has more fly-on-the-wall series than it can shake a fly swat at or the powers-that-be consider it doesn't have the mass appeal of primetime fodder, such as The Zoo or Emergency. Either way, it has been dumped into TV2's Saturday afternoon netherworld, just like Tough Act, which followed actors at drama school.

Over nine episodes, we see the nine-member band try to break through in a crowded marketplace with the sound they call "world fresh", a blend of rock, rap, hip-hop, jazz, reggae and funk. Their single Sunshine Day made the NZ charts and the music video received plenty of airplay but the boys have their eyes on making it overseas. Each episode follows the band's preparation for their meeting with American music moguls and showcase gigs in Los Angeles.

5.30PM, TV ONE
THE BOOK SHOW
Davey Darling, the debut book from local novelist Paul Shannon, is the topic of discussion. And Finlay Macdonald goes to Central Otago for an encounter with writer Brian Turner.

7PM, TV ONE
HUNGER FOR THE WILD
Steve Logan and Al Brown of restaurant Logan Brown in Wellington share a passion for hunting. In this new series, the pair head for the hills to hunt and then prepare a range of game and seasonal delicacies. They hook up with old mate Ginge Connors on the Coast who has a clever way of catching crays. Yum.

7.30PM, TV2
FEAR FACTOR
Speaking of eating stuff, no doubt tonight's Fear Factor will have something gross for the contestants to devour as four newlyweds compete in physical and mental challenges to win $50,000.

8.30PM, TV ONE
LADETTE TO LADY
A bunch of eligible bachelors are coming to Eggleston Hall for dinner. The ladies have to prepare the lads a four-course menu including consomme, quail with pilaf, scallop feuilletes with sole, spinach and champagne sauce.


MOVIES
[rated out of 5]

8.30PM, TV2
DADDY DAY CARE
Herald rating: * *
Comedy in which Eddie Murphy plays an ad executive who, along with his associate Phil (Jeff Garlin), is laid off and becomes a stay-at-home dad. They soon decide to open a day-care centre. (2003)

8.30PM, TV3
ONE FINE DAY
Herald rating: * * *
George Clooney and Michelle Pfeiffer star as divorcees - each with a child from a prior relationship - who meet up and are wary of each other. Clooney plays a cynical newspaper columnist and Pfeiffer plays an architect who's given up on love. You can guess the rest, but at least it's well-spun and the kids are cute. (1996)

8.30PM, SKY MOVIES 1
MAVERICK
Herald rating: * * *
Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster and James Garner star in this remake of Garner's old TV western comedy. A great sense of fun and a big-name supporting cast, including James Coburn and Alfred Molina. (1994)

8.30PM, SKY MOVIES 2
THE CLEARING
Herald rating: * * * *
Robert Redford, Helen Mirren and Willem Dafoe star in this drama about a millionaire held prisoner in a forest while his wife tries to organise the ransom money. First-time director Pieter Jan Brugge drags the tension and it doesn't resolve in a nice clean way - so you'll either find it refreshing or disappointing, depending on your expectations. (2004)


SPORT

A-LEAGUE: NEW ZEALAND KNIGHTS V ADELAIDE UNITED
12:30PM, SKY SPORT 1 LIVE
The Knights are still struggling to score goals but at least they grabbed a point in their first game of the season. They'll find it much tougher against Adelaide, though.

TRI-NATIONS: SPRINGBOKS V ALL BLACKS
12.50AM, SKY SPORT 1 LIVE; 8.30AM (SUNDAY), SKY SPORT 1; 2.30PM (SUNDAY), PRIME
The All Blacks were disjointed and the line-up disrupted last week but they still had too much firepower for the home side. Injuries could be a problem, but expect another convincing victory in Rustenber.