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TVCC – weeklydaytimehighlights T HURSDAY 8 a.m. HALL “Northpole: Open for Christmas” (2015) Lori Loughlin, Bailee Madison. A handyman and an elf persuade a woman to keep her inn. 9 a.m. SYFY “Lavalantula” (2015) Steve Guttenberg, Leslie Easter- brook. Gigantic, lava-breathing ta- rantulas attack Los Angeles. 9:15 a.m. COM “National Lampoon’s European Vacation” ›› (1985) Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo. The Griswold family wins a free trip to Europe. 9:30 a.m. SPIKE “Gladiator” ›››‡ (2000) Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix. A fugitive general becomes a gladiator in ancient Rome. USA “National Treasure: Book of Secrets” ›› (2007) Nicolas Cage, Jon Voight. Ben Gates sets out to establish an ancestor’s innocence. 10 a.m. KEVU “March of the Penguins” ›››‡ (2005) Narrated by Morgan Freeman. Emperor penguins make an annual trek across the Antarctic. FX “American Reunion” ››‡ (2012) Jason Biggs, Alyson Hannigan. The gang from “American Pie” has a high-school reunion. 11 a.m. SYFY “Tremors” ››‡ (1990) Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward. Monster sandworms devour denizens of a Nevada desert town. 11:30 a.m. FREE “Freaky Friday” ››› (2003) Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan. A woman and her daughter magically exchange bodies. 11:56 a.m. USA “Pirates of the Carib- bean: Dead Man’s Chest” ››‡ (2006) Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom. Capt. Jack Sparrow owes a blood debt to a ghostly pirate. 1 p.m. SPIKE “The Mummy” ››› (1999) Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz. A mummy seeks revenge for a 3,000-year-old curse. SYFY “Kite” (2014) India Eisley, Cal- lan McAuliffe. A merciless teenage assassin hunts her parents’ killers. 1:30 p.m. FREE “Matilda” ››› (1996) Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito. A child uses her amazing abilities against uncaring adults. 2 p.m. E! “Safe Haven” ›› (2013) Josh Duhamel, Julianne Hough. A woman with a dark secret falls in love with a widowed father. HALL “I’m Not Ready for Christmas” (2015) Alicia Witt, George Stults. Santa Claus makes a perpetual liar tell the truth. NICK “Ice Age 2: The Meltdown” ›› (2006) Voices of Ray Romano, John Leguizamo. Animated. Melting ice threatens Manny and friends. 2:52 p.m. USA “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” ››‡ (2008) Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett. Indy and a deadly Soviet agent vie for a powerful artifact. 3 p.m. SYFY “Snowpiercer” ›››‡ (2013) Chris Evans, Song Kang-ho. Survivors of a second ice age live aboard a supertrain. 3:10 p.m. DSNY “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules” ››‡ (2011) Zachary Gordon, Devon Bostick. Wimpy Greg deals with torment from his older brother. 3:30 p.m. FREE “Tooth Fairy” ›› (2010) Dwayne Johnson, Ashley Judd. A hockey player must serve time as a real tooth fairy. 4 p.m. NGC Battlefield Patagonia Creatures that survive in Patagonia. SPIKE “The Mummy Returns” ››‡ (2001) Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz. Two evil forces pursue the son of adventurer Rick O’Connell. HALL “The Nine Lives of Christmas” (2014) Brandon Routh, Kimberly Sustad. A bachelor learns the value of love and companionship. 4:30 p.m. E! “No Strings Attached” ›› (2011) Natalie Portman, Ashton Kutcher. Two lifelong friends try not to let sex ruin their relationship. F RIDAY 8 a.m. KOAC “The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Space!” (2016) (EI HD SAP) Voice of Martin Short. Animated. The Cat in the Hat travels throughout the solar system. LIFE “A Teacher’s Obsession” (2015) Mia Rose Frampton, Boti Bliss. A teacher becomes obsessed with a student athlete. HALL “Every Christmas Has a Sto- ry” (2016) Lori Loughlin, Colin Fer- guson. A TV personality who hates Christmas has her life changed. 9 a.m. FX “Noah” ››› (2014) Rus- sell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly. Noah builds an ark to save his family from the coming flood. HIST Countdown to Armageddon Some people believe that the end of the world is near. 10 a.m. KEVU “A Christmas Wedding Date” (2012) Marla Sokoloff, Cath- erine Hicks. A woman returns home to attend a Christmas Eve wedding. LIFE “Stalked at 17” (2012) Taylor Spreitler, Chuck Hittinger. An abu- sive man threatens to kill the mother of his child. SYFY “Kite” (2014) India Eisley, Cal- lan McAuliffe. A merciless teenage assassin hunts her parents’ killers. 11 a.m. HIST First Apocalypse Dino- saurs’ mass extinction. 12 p.m. KTVC Action 4 Life Healthy lifestyle information. LIFE “Stalked by My Neighbor” (2015) Kelcie Stranahan, Amy Pietz. A rape victim tries to learn the iden- tity of a killer. SYFY “Annabelle” ›› (2014) Anna- belle Wallis, Ward Horton. A vintage doll becomes a conduit for ultimate evil. 12:30 p.m. FREE “Pirates of the Carib- bean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” ››› (2003) Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush. A blacksmith and a pirate must rescue a kidnapped damsel. 1 p.m. TNT “The Hobbit: An Unex- pected Journey” ››‡ (2012) Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman. Bilbo Baggins joins the quest to reclaim a lost kingdom. HIST Nostradamus: 21st Century Prophecies Revealed Sept. 11, tsunamis, the Ebola outbreak. 2 p.m. LIFE “Stalked by My Doc- tor” (2015) Eric Roberts, Brianna Chomer. A doctor’s obsession with a teenage patient turns dangerous. SYFY “The Core” ›› (2003) Aaron Eckhart, Hilary Swank. Scientists travel to the center of the Earth. HALL “Sleigh Bells Ring” (2016) Erin Cahill, David Alpay. A magic sleigh nudges a single mother back to an old flame. NICK “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dino- saurs” ›› (2009) Voices of Ray Ro- mano, Denis Leary. Animated. Sid adopts three dinosaur hatchlings. 2:10 p.m. COM “Along Came Polly” ›› (2004) Ben Stiller, Jennifer An- iston. A jilted newlywed finds solace with another woman. 3 p.m. NGC Ghost Ships of the Great Lakes Brendon Baillod and a team of divers discover the wreck of one of Lake Michigan’s lost queens. HIST Nostradamus: 500 Years Later Researchers examine 10 prophecies. 3:30 p.m. FREE “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” ››› (2001) Dan- iel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint. An or- phan attends a school of witchcraft and wizardry. 4 p.m. LIFE “Stalked by My Doctor: The Return” (2016) Eric Roberts, Claire Blackwelder. A doctor ro- mances a teenage patient’s mother. NGC Drain the Titanic Exploring the wreck of the world’s most fa- mous ship. HALL “Matchmaker Santa” (2012) Lacey Chabert, Florence Hender- son. A young baker discovers the magic of Christmas and love. 4:20 p.m. COM “Just Friends” ››‡ (2005) Ryan Reynolds, Amy Smart. A music executive tries to woo his high-school crush. 4:30 p.m. TNT “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” ››› (2013) Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman. Bilbo and company encounter the fear- some dragon Smaug. M ONDAY 8 a.m. KOBI The 128th Tournament of Roses Parade The annual march in Pasadena, Calif. (HD) KEZI KATU The 128th Rose Pa- rade From Pasadena, Calif. (HD) LIFE “The Surrogate” (2013) Cam- eron Mathison, Amy Scott. A profes- sor and his wife hire a surrogate who has a deadly agenda. HGTV Rose Parade 2017 Coverage of the 2017 Rose Parade. 8:30 a.m. KMTR KGW The 128th Tournament of Roses Parade The annual march in Pasadena, Calif. (HD) 9 a.m. FX “Think Like a Man Too” ›› (2014) Adam Brody, Michael Ealy. Compromising situations jeopardize a romantic weekend. SPIKE “The Fast and the Furious” ››‡ (2001) Vin Diesel, Paul Walker. An undercover cop infiltrates the world of street racing. 9:15 a.m. COM “Four Christmases” ›› (2008) Vince Vaughn, Reese Witherspoon. A couple must some- WEEK OF DECEMBER 28, 2016 - JANUARY 3,2017 3 - 3 how fit in four holiday visits with family. 10 a.m. KTVC Better Life On Tour KEVU “Ice Age 2: The Meltdown” ›› (2006) Voices of Ray Romano, John Leguizamo. Animated. Melting ice threatens Manny and friends. LIFE “Boy in the Attic” (2016) Abbie Cobb, Max Lloyd-Jones. A girl falls in love with a boy hiding in her attic. HALL Countdown to the 128th Rose Parade Capturing activity from the parade site. 11 a.m. KTVC Off the Grid Remote mission work; experience the chal- lenges and rewards of working for Adventist World Aviation. HALL The 128th Rose Parade From Pasadena, Calif. FREE “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time” ››‡ (2010) Jake Gyllen- haal, Gemma Arterton. A prince and princess join forces to safeguard a supernatural dagger. 11:25 a.m. COM “Little Nicky” ››‡ (2000) Adam Sandler, Patricia Arquette. The son of Satan must re- trieve his brothers in New York City. 11:30 a.m. SPIKE “2 Fast 2 Furious” ›› (2003) Paul Walker, Tyrese. Two friends and a U.S. customs agent try to nail a criminal. 12 p.m. KTVC Action 4 Life Healthy lifestyle information. LIFE “The Good Mistress” (2014) Annie Heise, Kendra Anderson. A woman has a one-night stand with her friend’s husband. 1 p.m. HALL The 128th Rose Parade From Pasadena, Calif. 1:30 p.m. FREE “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1” ››› (2010) Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint. Harry sets out to destroy the secrets to Voldemort’s power. 2 p.m. LIFE “Hidden Truth” (2016) Shawn Christian, Heidi Fielek. A young woman tries to prove her brother’s innocence. SPIKE “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift” ››‡ (2006) Lucas Black, Zachery Ty Bryan. An Ameri- can street racer takes on a Japa- nese champion. 4 p.m. KTVC The Grace Pipeline Developing your full potential with a deeper understanding of God’s plan for salvation. WGN-A “Million Dollar Baby” ›››› (2004) Clint Eastwood, Hil- ary Swank. A cantankerous trainer bonds with a female boxer. LIFE “His Secret Family” (2015) Haylie Duff, David O’Donnell. Sarah tracks down her missing husband and makes a shocking discovery. 4:30 p.m. SPIKE “Fast & Furious” ›› (2009) Vin Diesel, Paul Walker. Fugitive Dom Torretto and Brian O’Conner resume a feud in Los Angeles. T UESDAY 9:15 a.m. COM “Starsky & Hutch” ››‡ (2004) Ben Stiller, Owen Wil- son. Two detectives investigate a cocaine dealer. 9:30 a.m. FX “Chronicle” ››› (2012) Dane DeHaan, Alex Russell. A strange substance gives three friends superpowers. SYFY “Lake Placid 3” (2010) Co- lin Ferguson, Yancy Butler. Giant crocodiles feast on humans at a secluded lakeside getaway. 10 a.m. KEVU “Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas” ››‡ (2003) Voices of Brad Pitt, Catherine Zeta-Jones. An- imated. The sailor and a stowaway must save a prince. TLC 40-Year-Old Child: A New Case Gabby isn’t aging and no one knows why. 11:30 a.m. SYFY “Lake Placid: The Final Chapter” (2012) Robert En- glund, Yancy Butler. A warden and a poacher have a showdown over giant crocs. 1 p.m. BRAVO The Bravos Andy Co- hen hosts an awards show. 1:30 p.m. SYFY “Lake Placid vs. Anaconda” (2015) Robert Englund, Yancy Butler. Killer crocodiles and giant anacondas clash. 3:32 p.m. SYFY “Cabin Fever: Patient Zero” › (2014) Sean Astin, Currie Graham. Vacationers become in- fected with a flesh-eating virus. W EDNESDAY 8 a.m. HIST Crime Wave: 18 Months of Mayhem FBI formation. TRAV Alaska: Water and Ice Polar-bear plunging. 8:03 a.m. SYFY “Lake Placid vs. Anaconda” (2015) Robert Englund, Yancy Butler. Killer crocodiles and giant anacondas clash. 9 a.m. FX “Act of Valor” ›› (2012) Roselyn Sanchez, Jason Cottle. Navy SEALs uncover a terrorist plot against America. 9:15 a.m. COM “Police Academy” ›› (1984) Steve Guttenberg, Kim Cat- trall. A police academy opens its doors to some motley misfits. 10 a.m. KEVU “Henry Poole Is Here” ›› (2008) Luke Wilson, Radha Mitchell. A dying man undergoes a miraculous transformation. 10:06 a.m. SYFY “The Darkest Hour” ›‡ (2011) Emile Hirsch, Max Min- ghella. An alien attack sweeps up American tourists in Moscow. 11 a.m. KTVC Back to Our Roots Insights into Jewish culture and complex Hebrew thinking, and how it can help in your Bible study. 12 p.m. KTVC Action 4 Life Healthy lifestyle information. SPIKE “Jurassic Park” ›››‡ (1993) Sam Neill, Laura Dern. Cloned dino- saurs run amok at an island-jungle theme park. 12:09 p.m. SYFY “Tremors 2: After- shocks” ››‡ (1996) Fred Ward, Michael Gross. Handymen battle huge man-eating worms plaguing an oil field. 2:33 p.m. SYFY “Quantum of Solace” ››‡ (2008) Daniel Craig, Olga Kurylenko. James Bond seeks re- venge for the death of Vesper Lynd. 3 p.m. SPIKE “The Lost World: Juras- sic Park” ››‡ (1997) Jeff Goldblum, Julianne Moore. An expedition re- turns to monitor dinosaurs’ progress. 4 p.m. NGC World’s Toughest Pris- ons Prisons in Mexico and Peru. FREE “National Lampoon’s Vaca- tion” ››‡ (1983) Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo. A vacationing family detours into screwball side trips. www. the siuslawnews.com E -E DITION • S PORTS • T OP S TORIES • O BITUARIES • W EATHER • F ORUMS • B LOGS