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Old School

8:30pm - Friday, March 19 on TV 3
In Todd Phillips' Old School, Mitch, a thirtysomething businessman, has found himself living a boring, mundane lifestyle. Unfortunately for him, his girlfriend, Heidi, has been getting more adventurous on her own, by throwing wild sex parties while he's away. When Mitch catches her in the act, he moves out and takes up residence in a house close to the local university. This prompts his buddies - the newly married Frank and Beanie, a jaded husband, father, and stereo-store tycoon - to throw Mitch a huge party in honour of his renewed single status. Antics at the party lead to the formation of a makeshift fraternity where age and academics don't matter, and Mitch is the reluctant 'godfather'. Starring Luke Wilson, Will Ferrell, Vince Vaughn, and Jeremy Piven.
60 Minutes Continues on TV 3

7:30pm - Wednesday, March 17 on TV 3
The 2010 season of the Award-winning current affairs series 60 Minutes has already seen breaking investigations, heart-wrenching stories and high-profile interviews, and there's more to come when 60 Minutes screens Wednesdays at 7:30pm on 3.
Brought to you by one of the most experienced journalism teams in the country, 60 Minutes is presented by Qantas Television Award winning journalist Mike McRoberts and backed by an Award-winning team of journalists.
One of those dedicated journalists is Amanda Millar who viewers may remember from the controversial story about Christchurch GP and deputy mayor, Dr Morgan Fahey.
Millar says this story took over her life for three years, later resulting in hate mail and personal attacks.
Read moreJames May's Toy Stories Series Finale

7:30pm - Monday, March 15 on TV 3
Welcome to James May's Lego house, the final massive-scale toy build in James May's Toy Stories, concluding its toytastic season on Monday, March 15th at 7:30pm on 3.
This week's final James May's Toy Stories instalment will see Top Gear's James May and his army of helpers attempt to build the world's first full-size house made entirely out of Lego.
If the project proves a success, James says he will also be spending a couple of nights in the Lego house.
'I'm planning to stay there for two or three days, or until it falls down - whichever is sooner," he explains.
"I'm pretty relaxed about it, but will just have to be careful moving around. If I wake up buried under a pile of bricks, I'll know it's gone wrong."
Read moreMink Ruins A Reconnection on Home And Away

5:30pm - Monday, March 15 on TV 3
Even though drama is never far away for the residents of Summer Bay, the last few weeks have seen the seaside town rocked by bigger waves than usual. Home and Away continues on Monday, March 15th at 5:30pm on 3.
Since the arrival of Romeo's (Luke Mitchell) sister Mink (Matylda Buczko), audiences have been introduced to a feisty, flirtatious and opinionated character like no other in Home and Away's history.
"I immediately felt really comfortable with her character, she's very feisty, and mischievous," the young actress responsible for bringing Mink to life explains to Home and Away Official Site.
Despite Mink's somewhat unconventional ways, like most actors, Buczko says she positively identifies with her character. "I don't go to quite the same lengths as Mink," she says.
Read moreCampell Live wins another week and the year so far
Campbell Live has had another excellent ratings week, winning both the 18-49 and 25-54 demographics against Close Up.
For the week 8-12 March, Campbell Live averaged a 20.9% audience share 18-49 compared with Close Up’s 17.6%
In Close Up’s target audience of 25-54 year olds, Campbell Live also won with a 21.1% share compared with Close Up’s 20.7%.
Even more pleasing; Campbell Live is winning the year-to-date against Close Up in the 18-49 demographic. Campbell Live is averaging a 17.4% share against Close Up’s 16.7%.
“It’s good to see Campbell Live’s strong start to the year has maintained its momentum. John and the team are continuing to get the right mix of stories which seems to be appealing to viewers,” said TV3 Director of News and Current Affairs, Mark Jennings.
The Guys

10:30pm - Sunday, March 14 on TV 3
The Guys tells the story of Joan, a freelance journalist living and working in Manhattan during the days following September 11th. Joan is horrified by the tragedy, but feels like an incapable bystander, until she meets Nick, a veteran New York City Fire Captain who must speak at numerous memorial services for his fallen men. Paralysed by grief, the big-hearted blue-collar hero is incapable of expressing his true feelings until Joan begins to carefully elicit touching stories and anecdotes from him. Starring Sigourney Weaver and Anthony LaPaglia.
Ralph Waite on Bones

8:30pm - Sunday, March 14 on TV 3
The Waltons star Ralph Waite, who played John Walton on the long running series, is joining David Boreanaz and Emily Deschanel when he guest stars as Booth's grandfather in Bones, screening on Sunday, March 14th at 8:30pm on 3.
"This is an important role and when Ralph's name came up we were thrilled," executive producer Stephen Nathan tells Buddy TV. "It's remarkable to see someone at that age so vital."
And that's a good thing, as it sounds like Ralph will need to be spry, considering his character will insist on accompanying his grandson out into the field.
"This is a really good murder," Nathan explains. "All that's left is ash and one foot, and Hank can't help but tag along."
Read moreEdward Norton on Modern Family

8:00pm - Sunday, March 14 on TV 3
American History X, Fight Club, and Incredible Hulk star Edward Norton is joining Ed O'Neill and his new offbeat onscreen family when he guest stars in Modern Family, screening on Sunday, March 14th at 8pm on 3.
The last time Edward Norton appeared on a live-action television series was - well, never. But that's about to change. The two-time Oscar nominee will now be guest-staring in an upcoming episode of the hit new show.
Executive producer Steven Levitan says Norton was so excited about the series' pilot that he insisted he guest star on the show.
"Edward Norton is a friend of Ty [Burrell]'s and he apparently really, really loves the pilot, so we said 'Well, if you love it so much, come and do an episode' - and he was on board," Levitan tells American TV Guide.
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