In Blood Psalms, the epic Showmax Original African fantasy launching on Wednesday, 28 September 2022, Bongile Mantsai stars as Hlengu, the second-born son of the chief of the Ku’ua, a nomadic tribe of wandering warriors. Blood Psalms marks Mantsai’s third collaboration with director Jahmil X.T. Qubeka after the South African Oscar entries Knuckle City and… Continue reading Bongile Mantsai on playing Hlengu – his “complete opposite” – in Blood Psalms
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Gaming Festival to hit Pietermaritzburg this October
Liberty Midlands Mall to host first gaming festivalfrom 6-8 October 2022 As Summer heads our way, Liberty Midlands Mall is announcing another “first” for the mall. The very first Gaming Festival powered by Game4U, and hosted by African Cyber Gaming League, will be taking place at the mall from Thursday 6th to Saturday 8th October… Continue reading Gaming Festival to hit Pietermaritzburg this October
Why Emmy-nominated drama The Staircase may be “the true-crime series to end them all”
Oscar winner Colin Firth (The King’s Speech) and Oscar nominee Toni Collette (Unbelievable, The Sixth Sense) were nominated for Outstanding Actor and Actress in a Limited Series at this year’s Emmys for the acclaimed true-crime series The Staircase, now streaming on Showmax. Inspired by real events, the eight-part mini-series tells the story of Michael Peterson,… Continue reading Why Emmy-nominated drama The Staircase may be “the true-crime series to end them all”
The 2022 Emmy Awards Winners List
The 74th annual Emmy Awards took place on the 12th of September 2022. See the complete winners list below: Drama Series “Better Call Saul” (AMC) “Euphoria” (HBO) “Ozark” (Netflix) “Severance” (Apple TV+) “Squid Game” (Netflix) “Stranger Things” (Netflix) “Succession” (HBO) (WINNER) “Yellowjackets” (Showtime) Comedy Series “Abbott Elementary” (ABC) “Barry” (HBO) “Curb Your Enthusiasm” (HBO) “Hacks” (HBO)… Continue reading The 2022 Emmy Awards Winners List
Trailer Debut For “Halloween Ends”
Halloween Ends – In cinemas 14 October This is Laurie Strode’s last stand. After 45 years, the most acclaimed, revered horror franchise in film history reaches its epic, terrifying conclusion as Laurie Strode faces off for the last time against the embodiment of evil, Michael Myers, in a final confrontation unlike any captured on-screen before.… Continue reading Trailer Debut For “Halloween Ends”
European Film Festival – programme announced for hybrid event 13-23 October 2022
The European Film Festival in South Africa goes hybrid for its 9th edition between 13 and 23 October. Festival co-director Magdalene Reddy explains that the festival will continue to cater for its viewers and followers who have become accustomed to the ease of watching films in the comfort of their own homes, while also providing for those who… Continue reading European Film Festival – programme announced for hybrid event 13-23 October 2022