Showmax: Local Content Making Waves

SPINNERS S1 | Showmax Original | Coming second-half of 2023 The first African series ever selected in competition at Canneseries, Spinners follows Ethan, a 17-year-old driver working for a local gang. Trying to support his younger brother but increasingly disgusted with gang life, Ethan discovers a possible way out via spinning, an extreme motorsport where… Continue reading Showmax: Local Content Making Waves

NETFLIX: Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Stars to Grace the Premiere Event in South Africa

The Ton is abuzz once again as Netflix will host an exclusive premiere event in South Africa on 16 April 2023 to launch Shondaland’s Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story.  The series, written and produced by Shonda Rhimes, is a prequel spin-off about Queen Charlotte – a fan favourite character portrayed by accomplished Guyanese-British actress Golda… Continue reading NETFLIX: Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Stars to Grace the Premiere Event in South Africa

Lucasfilm Spotlights Animated Series at Star Wars Celebration

Animation fans received a bounty of treats at this year’s Star Wars Celebration in London YOUNG JEDI ADVENTURES On Saturday, host Krystina Arielle, executive producer James Waugh and showrunner Michael Olsen welcomed fans of all ages to a special screening of “Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures.” The screening began with the debut of the trailer, followed by a Q&A with Waugh and Olson.… Continue reading Lucasfilm Spotlights Animated Series at Star Wars Celebration

Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 9 April 2023

“Under normal circumstances, I’d search for an anecdote with a – sometimes tenuous – link to one of the stories in our Sunday line-up. But it’s Easter, and so, if you’ll permit me some poetic licence, I’ll simply raise my Mopane Worm infused tipple and wish you all a blessed break.” – John Webb, Executive… Continue reading Coming Up On Carte Blanche – 9 April 2023

Prime Video Launches First African Original: “Gangs of Lagos”

The highly anticipated, action crime-thriller, Gangs of Lagos, launches globally on Prime Video on April 7 Gangs of Lagos builds on Prime Video’s commitment to invest in Nigeria and the Nollywood film industry, adding to the collection of Nollywood movies and series already available to stream, including Brotherhood, King of Thieves, Hey You!, Palava!, as… Continue reading Prime Video Launches First African Original: “Gangs of Lagos”

Prime Video Releases New Official Trailer for Global Spy Series, “Citadel”, Premiering April 28

The highly anticipated series from Amazon Studios and the Russo Brothers’ AGBO stars Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, with Stanley Tucci and Lesley Manville Today, Prime Video debuted a new action-packed official trailer for the upcoming high-stakes spy-drama, Citadel. The groundbreaking global series premieres April 28, with new episodes released weekly every Friday through… Continue reading Prime Video Releases New Official Trailer for Global Spy Series, “Citadel”, Premiering April 28