Born in September of 1995, Momone Nagaura lived with her parents, grandfather, and sister in Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture. After failing her college entrance exams, she went to live in Tome City with an acquaintance of her grandfather's. Momone's life changes when she meets a popular weather forecaster from Tokyo, who teaches her how weather forecasts can predict the future. She decides to study to become a weather forecaster.
Susan Murphy is hit by a meteorite on her wedding day, causing her to grow into a giant. She is captured by the government and sent to a secret facility with other monsters. When an alien overlord tries to take over Earth, Susan and her monster friends are offered their freedom in exchange for defeating him. They successfully destroy the alien's robot and save the day. Susan realizes she is better off without her shallow fiancé and embraces her new self, abilities, and friends.
A narcissistic weatherman named Phil Connors finds himself trapped in a time loop, reliving Groundhog Day over and over again. At first, he takes advantage of the situation, seducing women and engaging in reckless behavior. However, as time goes on, he starts to dread his existence and becomes desperate to break the cycle. Eventually, he learns to use his time in the loop to improve himself and help others, ultimately finding love and breaking free from the repetition.
Abby is the producer of a morning show in Sacramento. She takes control of a segment on modern relationships hosted by a misogynistic man. As she tries to boost ratings and improve her personal life, she ends up teaming up with him to snag her dream man and breathe new life into the show.
A model named Valentine accidentally runs over a dog and discovers that its owner, a retired judge named Joseph Kern, is keen on invading people's privacy by listening to their private telephone conversations. As Valentine becomes fascinated by Kern's actions, she starts to question the morality of his behavior and the reasons why people obey laws. Through their unlikely friendship, Valentine and Kern explore themes of love, destiny, isolation, and the intertwined lives of people. Their lives intersect with other characters from the trilogy, leading to a tragic ending.
In this outrageous sequel, Fin Shepard and his friends must travel through time to stop a group of time-traveling sharks from destroying the world. With appearances from historical characters like George Washington and Billy the Kid, this hilarious and over-the-top film is packed with action, comedy, and plenty of sharksploitation.
In 'The Sense of Wonder,' a widow struggling with life rediscovers happiness when she meets an autistic savant with a unique perspective. Together, they explore the wonders of nature and learn the beauty of living in the present moment.
Surfer, Dude (2008) follows a laid-back surfer in California as he navigates the ups and downs of his unconventional lifestyle. He faces challenges such as endorsement deals, a fictional reality show, and romantic entanglements while trying to find his place in the world. With waves, beaches, and a touch of romance, this comedy takes viewers on a humorous journey through the life of a surfer.
Lucky Numbers is a dark comedy film that follows the story of a weatherman who finds himself in financial trouble and comes up with a plan to fix it. He rigs the lottery and gets lucky, but soon realizes that winning doesn't solve all his problems. With car crashes, insurance fraud, and a true crime twist, this movie takes viewers on a rollercoaster ride of hilarious and chaotic events.
Chasing Mavericks is based on the true story of Jay Moriarity, a young surfer from Santa Cruz, California who is determined to ride the infamous Mavericks, one of the biggest waves on Earth. With the help of his mentor, Frosty Hesson, Jay overcomes personal challenges and learns life lessons as he pursues his dream of becoming a legendary surfer.
Physics professor J.T. Neumeyer discovers a briefcase that contains documents predicting his own murder. With the ability to go back in time, he must race against the clock to prevent his own death.
When their two teenage children go missing in the Australian outback, a troubled family must navigate a small town's secrets and their own internal conflicts while searching for answers.
A weather forecaster becomes involved in a love triangle with a wealthy older man and a girl, leading to tragedy and a murder trial.
Andrew Marr, former BBC political editor, interviews key newsmakers and shines a light on what's happening in the world. Includes a review of the Sunday newspapers, weather forecast and news bulletin.
Ceiling Zero (1936) is a thrilling movie set in 1930s Newark, New Jersey. It revolves around the lives of a group of airplane mechanics and pilots who face self-sacrifice, remorse, and grief after a tragic airplane crash. With themes of friendship, courage, and redemption, this movie explores the consequences of irresponsibility and selfishness. As the characters navigate through fear and deception, they strive for vindication and overcome their past mistakes. The plot is enhanced by the backdrop of aviation and the challenges of flying in adverse weather conditions. The movie captures the spirit of adventure and explores the complexities of human relationships.
A two-part anime series about a weather anchor who becomes famous after flashing her underwear live on TV.
Simon lives with his aging father Joseph in the south of France. When a massive wildfire devastates their tree-covered coastal region and as the warning siren reaches their home, the two must leave everything behind to escape. But the wind intensifies and the air fills with smoke as they get caught in a massive traffic jam with other evacuees while the fire is getting closer and closer. With ash soon falling like snow, the temperature rising and a menacing fire approaching, Simon must quickly find a way out to save himself and his weakened father.
Woody's friends warn him that the groundhog has predicted a blizzard. Unconcerned, Woody decides not to go South with his pals. Soon enough, the blizzard sweeps in and destroys the loony woodpecker's stash of food. Facing starvation, a glimmer of hope arrives in the form of a cat. The cat is also starving and it turns into a match of brawn and wits to see who eats who.
Rainbow Song is a heartwarming movie about a man named Tomoya who, after losing his girlfriend, meets a girl named Aoi. They develop a strong bond and a sense of companionship as they share memories and experiences together. Through their relationship, Tomoya learns to appreciate the little things in life and find happiness in the present moment. The movie explores themes of love, loss, and the beauty of human connections.
Granada Reports is a regional news programme for North West England and the Isle of Man, produced by ITV Granada.