Building on the success of Spinners, the first African series ever selected for CanneSeries, and 2023 Best Director SAFTA winner Donkerbos, Showmax has just released the trailer for its latest Afrikaans series, Trompoppie, premiering on 7 December 2023, with new episodes every Thursday until 8 February 2024. When Luna, a talented gymnast, is awarded a… Continue reading Cheerleaders Are Turning Up Dead in “Trompoppie” – Watch the Trailer
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Thembisa Mdoda to host The Mommy Club reunion
Thembisa Mdoda, a three-time Most Popular TV Presenter SAFTA winner, will host the reunion special of The Mommy Club, premiering on Showmax on 5 December 2023. The Mommy Club set a new record for the most first-week views of any reality series on Showmax. Fans have been calling for a reunion since the dramatic finale… Continue reading Thembisa Mdoda to host The Mommy Club reunion
Showmax Sets Sights On Becoming #1 Streaming Service In Africa With Bold Relaunch
Eight years after entering the streaming market in South Africa, Showmax is gearing up for its biggest year yet. The African streaming service is relaunching in February 2024 with a brand-new look, new app, and entirely new product suite. This comes after the announcement of the partnership between Showmax and international media heavyweight Comcast’s NBCUniversal… Continue reading Showmax Sets Sights On Becoming #1 Streaming Service In Africa With Bold Relaunch
Prime Video Reveals All-Star Line-up Joining Trevor Noah for “LOL: Last One Laughing South Africa”, Launching Early 2024
Trevor Noah pits 10 South African comedy stars and celebrities against one another, including Nomzamo Mbatha, Celeste Ntuli, Glen Biderman-Pam, Jason Goliath, Thando Thabethe, Lasizwe Dambuza, Tumi Morake, Moonchild Sanelly, Robby Collins and Mojak Lehoko, to win a grand prize of R1 million for charity Prime Video offers customers in South Africa a selection of… Continue reading Prime Video Reveals All-Star Line-up Joining Trevor Noah for “LOL: Last One Laughing South Africa”, Launching Early 2024
Interviewing Dr Labuschagne Interviewed on Boetie Boer
“He didn’t seem overly put off by what he did” – Dr Labuschagne on interviewing Boetie Boer The hit Showmax Original documentary Boetie Boer: Inside The Mind of a Monster is available to binge on Showmax from tomorrow, Wednesday, 15 November 2023, having been hailed as “terrifying” (Fortress of Solitude), “spine-chilling” (Jacaranda FM), and “riveting”… Continue reading Interviewing Dr Labuschagne Interviewed on Boetie Boer
South African Animation Directors Up For iEmmy; Win NHK Japan Prize
The South African team behind multi-award-winning children’s film The Smeds and the Smoos is counting down to the International Emmy Awards ceremony in New York City next Monday, 20 November 2023. Produced by Magic Light Pictures, The Smeds and the Smoos is nominated for Best Kids’ Animation, up against the likes of Moominvalley. An unprecedented… Continue reading South African Animation Directors Up For iEmmy; Win NHK Japan Prize