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    Dec 18, 2022 4 minutes

    CHRISTMAS EVE SATURDAY DECEMBER 24

    HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS

    The green meanie

    TVNZ 2, 5.05pm

    Jim Carrey brought his animated self to this otherwise dull live-action adaptation of Dr Seuss’ classic about Whoville’s resident furry hermit trying to ruin Christmas for everyone. (2000)

    ELF

    Manic pixie guy

    TVNZ 2, 7.00pm

    Buddy, who was an orphan raised by Santa’s elves, is one of Will Ferrell’s funnier characters and his performance, combined with a cast that includes James Caan, Ed Asner and Bob Newhart, makes this a silly delight. (2003)

    THE LION KING REO MĀORI

    Te Kingi Raiona

    Whakaata Māori, 7.00pm

    The te reo Māori revoiced translation of the cartoon classic. Altogether now: “Hakuna Matata! Warawara rawe/Hakuna Matata!

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