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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 9 AUGUST 2020 12 FILM & TV TODAY Rise of the Superbombs [Documentary 10pm on History (Channel 412) "Rise of the Superbombs" takes viewers inside the new world of futuristic conventional weaponry – as the world's most powerful militaries devise new ways to fuse targeted precision with unprecedented punch. The latest generation of non-nuclear weapons capabilities is now more powerful than ever – and getting stronger all the time. But it stems from an impressive legacy of previous of- fensive and defensive technologies – developed both in the U.S. and abroad – that have paved the way toward a future arsenal equipped with an unprecedented level of speed, strength, stealth, range and pinpoint precision. The scale of these weapons is staggering. The science is right out of Sci-Fi. And the stakes – particularly in the realm of our missile defences – have never been higher. MONDAY Shockwave (2006) [Film] 8:10pm on Sony Movies Action (Channel 317) When a plane carrying a pair of top secret military robots crashes on a deserted Pacific island, a team of Navy Seals must go in, find them and try to 'turn them off' as soon as possible for the longer they are ac- tivated, the smarter they become. With time running out, the team must fight to disarm the greatest weapon known to man before they decimate the planet. TUESDAY Pretty Little Liars S7 Ep.8: "Exes and OMGs" [Drama Series] 9pm on Melita More (Channel 315) After receiving a job offer as the Rosewood High swim coach, Emily discovers that Paige has returned to Rosewood and is also a candidate for the job. Hanna is visited by Mrs. Grunwald, who warns her about Noel. Mean- while, Alison goes back to work at Rosewood High, but finds it difficult after her students play a prank on her. Aria struggles with her relationship with Ezra after telling him she deleted a call that came from Nicole's cellphone, and later, with Spencer, visits the doctor who delivered Mary's baby in order to get answers. Aria buys a plane ticket for Ezra to get him closer to the latest news on Nicole, delaying their wedding. WEDNESDAY Viking Quest (2014) [Film] 8:10pm on Sony Movies Action (Channel 317) Young boy Erik is taken from his family by Viking raiders and is raised as one of them. When his clan is attacked by a dragon and a cohort of armoured warriors, he discovers he is bound to an ancient prophecy and destined to stop an impending apocalypse by rescuing princess Tasya, who was captured to be used as a sacrifice to the ancient Midgard Serpent. THURSDAY The Musketeers – Series 3 [Drama] 9:55pm on BBC Entertainment (Channel 300) Set on the streets of 17th-century Paris, "The Musketeers" gives a contemporary take on the classic story about a group of highly trained soldiers and bodyguards as- signed to protect King and country. In war-torn France, three musket- eers launch a daring attack on the Spanish while Aramis battles his conscience at the nearby monas- tery. When brutal mercenary Lucien Grimaud brings the war to Aramis' new home, the former friends reu- nite to foil a stolen arms deal and rescue a group of orphans. FRIDAY Final Voyage (1999) [Film] 8:10pm on Sony Movies Action (Channel 317) After an ocean liner has been restored, it embarks on an extended cruise with the rich and famous on board, including actress Gloria (Erika Eleniak) and her dutiful guard, Aaron (Dylan Walsh). Given its abundance of riches, the ship becomes a target for piracy, with the ambitious criminal Josef (Ice-T) leading a group of thugs onto the vessel in hopes of scoring a major haul. But, when an explosion occurs on the ship, everyone has to struggle for survival as the boat sinks into the sea. SATURDAY Kill Hitler: The Luck of the Devil [Documentary] 8pm on History (Channel 412)) On April 30th, 1945, Hitler commit- ted suicide in his bunker in Berlin. On that day, he managed to do what many others had tried to do for 20 years but failed. Between 1921 and 1944, no fewer than 30 attacks were launched against the Führer...by workers, union- ists, aristocrats, politicians and high-ranking military men. All had one aim – to rid the world of the biggest criminal of all tim . Streaming picks Your guide to the best shows on streaming platforms World's Most Wanted Netflix World's Most Wanted is a thrilling new docuseries which tells the stor y of international fugitives that have managed to evade the justice system. Each episode will deep-dive into the stor y of the notorious fugitives and examine how they have managed to avoid capture. How to Build a Girl Amazon Prime How to Build a Girl is a 2019 coming-of-age comedy film directed by Coky Giedroyc, from a screenplay by Caitlin Moran, based on the 2014 novel of the same name by Moran. The film stars Beanie Feldstein, Paddy Considine, Sarah Solemani, Alfie Allen, Frank Dillane, Laurie Kynaston, Arinzé Kene, Tadhg Murphy, Ziggy Heath, Bobby Schofield, Chris O'Dowd, Joanna Scanlan and Emma Thompson. How to Build a Girl World's Most Wanted What to watch this week