Cape Town has long been hailed as the “Hollywood of Africa.” From the neon-soaked streets of the CBD to the rugged cliffs of the peninsula, our city is a global stage. But according to recent changes in the City of Cape Town Filming By-law (2024/2025), that stage now officially includes your private living room—and the… Continue reading Is Cape Town’s New Filming By-law a Warrantless Attack on Privacy
Year: 2026
High Stakes: National HSEL and eDiski Finals Set for Comic Con Cape Town
Some of South Africa’s most promising young esports talent and top competitive eDiski players will take centre stage at Comic Con Cape Town this year, as the national finals of the Telkom VS Gaming High School Esports League (HSEL) and eDiski tournaments are played live in front of Comic Con audiences. Taking place from 30… Continue reading High Stakes: National HSEL and eDiski Finals Set for Comic Con Cape Town
He Academy And ABC Announce Show Dates For 99th And 100th Oscars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and ABC today announced the 99th Oscars® will take place on Sunday, March 14, 2027, and the 100th Oscars® will take place on Sunday, March 5, 2028. The shows will air live at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT on ABC and in more than 200… Continue reading He Academy And ABC Announce Show Dates For 99th And 100th Oscars
Exploring Pathways to a Functional Film Incentive System in South Africa
The SA Film and TV sector is mobilising. Let’s engage with real data and solutions. Beyond the Crisis: Exploring Pathways to a Functional Film Incentive System Wed 8 April 202618:00-19:30GIBS, Sandton Co-hosted by Andani.Africa, IPO & Save SA Film Jobs Coalition. RSVP to attend in-person: www.gibs.co.za/programmes/beyond-the-crisis–exploring-pathways-to-a-functional-film-incentive-system Join online: https://gibs.zoom.us/j/99542617787
Announcing the 2026 Sundance Institute Native Lab Fellows
The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the fellows selected for the 2026 Native Lab, the signature initiative of the Institute’s Indigenous Program. The lab will take place April 6–11 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, at the Hotel Santa Fe. The Native Lab has been offering Indigenous filmmakers a nurturing, immersive environment to develop their projects… Continue reading Announcing the 2026 Sundance Institute Native Lab Fellows
Season 3 of the Live-Action Series Gets an Official Title, “ONE PIECE: The Battle of Alabasta”
In Season 3 of the live-action ONE PIECE, the Straw Hats sail for Alabasta, a desert kingdom full of rich culture and breathtaking architecture, which is on the brink of civil war. The upcoming chapter, titled ONE PIECE: The Battle of Alabasta, brings the fan-favorite Alabasta arc to life as Luffy (Iñaki Godoy) and his… Continue reading Season 3 of the Live-Action Series Gets an Official Title, “ONE PIECE: The Battle of Alabasta”