Month: October 2016

10 Doc Shorts On Oscar’s 2016 Shortlist

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that the field of Documentary Short Subject contenders for the 89th Academy Awards® has been narrowed to 10 films, of which 5 will earn Oscar® nominations. Voters from the Academy’s Documentary Branch viewed this year’s 61 eligible entries and submitted their ballots to PricewaterhouseCoopers for… Continue reading 10 Doc Shorts On Oscar’s 2016 Shortlist

M-Net Presents A Special Harry Potter Pop-up Channel On DStv Premium

While celebrating its big 3-0, M-Net continues to treat viewers to magical entertainment and how much more magical can you get than a channel dedicated to the Harry Potter films? Soon after the fun-filled M-Net 30th Birthday BlockParty channel draws to a close on DStv Premium at the end of October, the iconic eight-film Harry… Continue reading M-Net Presents A Special Harry Potter Pop-up Channel On DStv Premium

Albie Sachs Wins ACT Lifetime Achievement Award

Among the six legends presented with Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 19th Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) Awards was constitutional and creative crusader, Albie Sachs, who was honoured for his commitment to democracy, arts and culture in the country, often under exceptionally trying circumstances. The cornerstone of the ACT Awards ceremony, which was held at… Continue reading Albie Sachs Wins ACT Lifetime Achievement Award

Updates On M-Net And M-Net Edge Series Taking A Production Break – 26 October 2016

Blindspot Please note Blindspot will NO LONGER go on a production break this week. M-Net channel 101 will continue with the season. This means that season 1 episode 7 will air Friday 28 October at 02:00 (Express from the US) and Thursday 3 November at 21:30 (Prime Time). Lethal Weapon (Reminder) Season 1 will go… Continue reading Updates On M-Net And M-Net Edge Series Taking A Production Break – 26 October 2016

Penny Siopis Named ACT Lifetime Achievement Winner

Visual artist Penny Siopis was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award for her contribution to the arts at the 19th annual Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) Awards, held at Sun International’s The Maslow Hotel in Johannesburg on Friday, 21 October. Lifetime Achievement Award winners, who are nominated and selected by the current and previous ACT Trustees,… Continue reading Penny Siopis Named ACT Lifetime Achievement Winner