‘We can all think differently and see the world differently.’ Elani Dekker on “Die Bloedhonde”

Now streaming on Showmax, Die Bloedhonde stars SAFTA nominee Elani Dekker (SA Oscar entry Toorbos) as Katrien, the black sheep of her family, who suspects a suicide at their campsite may actually be a murder. Die Bloedhonde co-stars Waldemar Schultz (Die Byl) as the permanent camper who becomes Watson to her Sherlock, while SAFTA nominee… Continue reading ‘We can all think differently and see the world differently.’ Elani Dekker on “Die Bloedhonde”

Jano on Music, Working with Dead People & “Die Ondernemers”

Die Ondernemers is a reality show that delves into the funeral industry, spotlighting the larger-than-life personalities who guide families through the process of arranging funerals. Produced by POP24, the series offers an inside look at the work of three undertakers, showcasing their roles from start to finish. The cast includes Candice Austin, owner of Goodall… Continue reading Jano on Music, Working with Dead People & “Die Ondernemers”

Netflix Showcases Upcoming 2024 Films & Series From South Africa at MIP Africa

Ben Amadasun, Netflix's VP of Content for Middle East & Africa unveils Netflix's 2024 slate at a Fireside Chat with moderator Tarryn Tomlinson at MIP Africa in Cape Town. (photo: Culture Collective)

Today Netflix offered an exclusive first look at some of its upcoming programming from South Africa, along with a selection of global titles scheduled for release leading up to the festive season and the end of 2024. Netflix’s VP of Content for the Middle East and Africa, Ben Amadasun, unveiled the diverse slate During at… Continue reading Netflix Showcases Upcoming 2024 Films & Series From South Africa at MIP Africa

“Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” – First of Two Trailers

Brothers. Killers. Victims? Monsters?  The first of two trailers for Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez story has arrived. Following the success of DAHMER, MONSTERS: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story is the newest addition to Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s “Monster” anthology series, chronicling the case of the real-life brothers convicted in 1996 for… Continue reading “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” – First of Two Trailers

Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 8 September 2024

“Many years ago, I worked for a radio news service that shared offices with the SA Press Association in downtown Joburg. Landlines rang incessantly over the clatter of keyboards being hammered by reporters and copy editors who’d honed their skills on typewriters. Sitting on stained red couches in an unventilated smoking room, we’d share views on the… Continue reading Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 8 September 2024