Finally, the moment kids and new-agers have been waiting for has arrived: the first contact with aliens. However, when the cute, green Martians barbeque every cow and politician in sight, the president and his generals must find a way to fight back. Sci-fi comedy directed by Tim Burton starring Jack Nicholson, Glenn Close, Annette Bening, Pierce Brosnan, Danny DeVito and Sarah Jessica Parker. (Star - 21.00)

Former gangster Jimmy the Saint has gone straight, but making an honest living doesn’t bring in enough cash. When his former boss tells him to team up with his old gang for one final hit, he agrees, but everything starts going horribly wrong. Comedy drama directed by Gary Fleder, starring Andy Garcia, Christopher Lloyd, William Forsythe, Bill Nunn, Steve Buscemi and Christopher Walken. (ET3 - 0.30)