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Audiences And Ratings On The Rise For TCM, Powered By Moives

A strong performer in the general entertainment category within Turner’s African footprint is its movie channel, TCM – Powered by Movies. Turner’s all-American movie channel has emerged from its 2015 rebranding and repositioning as a strong contender among the movie channel offering on the DStv platform. ‘Powered by Movies’, the new pay-off line, is bearing… Continue reading Audiences And Ratings On The Rise For TCM, Powered By Moives

Turner Africa Shows Strong Presence At Discop Johannesburg 2016

Turner Africa is making a strong showing at Discop Johannesburg 2016, as it continues to establish and expand its portfolio of brands across the continent, including CNN International, Cartoon Network, Boomerang, Boing, Toonami and TCM. In addition to its commercial presence at the event (Stand 53), Turner is partnering with Animation South Africa (ASA) at… Continue reading Turner Africa Shows Strong Presence At Discop Johannesburg 2016

10 Doc Shorts On Oscar’s 2016 Shortlist

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that the field of Documentary Short Subject contenders for the 89th Academy Awards® has been narrowed to 10 films, of which 5 will earn Oscar® nominations. Voters from the Academy’s Documentary Branch viewed this year’s 61 eligible entries and submitted their ballots to PricewaterhouseCoopers for… Continue reading 10 Doc Shorts On Oscar’s 2016 Shortlist

M-Net Presents A Special Harry Potter Pop-up Channel On DStv Premium

While celebrating its big 3-0, M-Net continues to treat viewers to magical entertainment and how much more magical can you get than a channel dedicated to the Harry Potter films? Soon after the fun-filled M-Net 30th Birthday BlockParty channel draws to a close on DStv Premium at the end of October, the iconic eight-film Harry… Continue reading M-Net Presents A Special Harry Potter Pop-up Channel On DStv Premium

Albie Sachs Wins ACT Lifetime Achievement Award

Among the six legends presented with Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 19th Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) Awards was constitutional and creative crusader, Albie Sachs, who was honoured for his commitment to democracy, arts and culture in the country, often under exceptionally trying circumstances. The cornerstone of the ACT Awards ceremony, which was held at… Continue reading Albie Sachs Wins ACT Lifetime Achievement Award