Prominent South African filmmakers and media representatives gathered at the Four Seasons Hotel The WestCliff Hotel in Johannesburg as leading South African filmmaker Desiree Markgraff was officially unveiled as the Head Judge for the 2017 edition of Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs), the prestigious initiative that honours film and TV talent across the continent.… Continue reading Africa Magic And Multichoice Unveil New Head Judge For Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards
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Katharine Deshaw Named Academy Museum Managing Director, Advancement And External Relations
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures today announced the appointment of Katharine DeShaw as its Managing Director, Advancement and External Relations. Beginning on November 1, DeShaw will direct all aspects of fundraising, including completion of the $388 million capital campaign to support the new Museum, now under construction. She will play a key leadership role… Continue reading Katharine Deshaw Named Academy Museum Managing Director, Advancement And External Relations
M-Net Is Looking For Fresh Local Features Films In Various Genres
While celebrating 30 years of timeless magic this October, M-Net is calling upon local storytellers to submit their original ideas for contemporary films in any South African vernacular language, including Afrikaans. “Movies have been the heartbeat of our business right from the start,” says M-Net CEO Yolisa Phahle. “Way back when, we revolutionised local television… Continue reading M-Net Is Looking For Fresh Local Features Films In Various Genres
M-Net Movies October 2016 Highlights
Sunday Night Blockbusters The Sunday Night Blockbusters are screened at 20:05 on M-Net Channel 101 and M-Net Terrestrial. For the convenience of our viewers, these films are also on M-Net Movies Premiere (channel 104) a half hour later at 20:30. Sunday 2 October 2016 Star Wars: The Force Awakens Year:2015 Cast: Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill,… Continue reading M-Net Movies October 2016 Highlights
Students Shine At ACT’s Johannesburg Sholarship Showcase
On Saturday afternoon, the stage at the University of Johannesburg’s Con Cowan Theatre played host to a phenomenal showcase of performing arts talent. And, by the end of the show, four university students walked away with R170,000 worth of Scholarships to continue their tertiary studies. This Johannesburg leg of the Arts & Culture Trust (ACT)… Continue reading Students Shine At ACT’s Johannesburg Sholarship Showcase
M-Net Movies BlockParty Features Stand-up Comedy Shows
Stand up for M-Net’s 30th birthday! M-Net Movies BlockParty channel features comedy giants Let’s turn the clock back thirty years. It’s hard to imagine, but run-of-the-mill tech such as cell phones, laptops, USBs and the world wide web were the stuff futuristic sci-fi films were made off. Instead of using our television remote control to… Continue reading M-Net Movies BlockParty Features Stand-up Comedy Shows