A Cutthroat Game of Fame and Fraud:Netflix Drops Trailer for Bad Influencer The bright lights of social media collide with the shadows of desperation in Bad Influencer, set to premiere exclusively on Netflix on 31 October. Blending gripping crime drama with sharp and witty social commentary, the seven-part series balances high-stakes survival with the glossy… Continue reading Netflix Drops Trailer for “Bad Influencer”
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DStv turns 30: Celebrating Three Decades of Connection, Culture and Innovation
DStv marks 30 years today of shaping South Africa’s television landscape, connecting millions of households, and telling stories that have become part of the national conversation. When South Africans turned on their televisions in October 1986, M-Net broadcast only a few hours each night as an encrypted analogue channel. Less than a decade later, on… Continue reading DStv turns 30: Celebrating Three Decades of Connection, Culture and Innovation
SAG-AFTRA Statement on Synthetic Performer, Tilly Norwood
AG-AFTRA has released the following statement on the announcement of “Tilly Norwood,” an A.I.-generated “actor” that is reportedly seeking representation: “SAG-AFTRA believes creativity is, and should remain, human-centered. The union is opposed to the replacement of human performers by synthetics. “To be clear, “Tilly Norwood” is not an actor, it’s a character generated by a… Continue reading SAG-AFTRA Statement on Synthetic Performer, Tilly Norwood
SA’s First Creative Academy Within Production Studio Complex To Launch In 2026
A groundbreaking new tertiary institution for the creative industries – which will combine accredited qualifications with industry experience – is set to launch next year. Media City Academy (MCA), based inside the fully operational Media City Studios in Randburg, Johannesburg, will open its doors in February 2026, marking South Africa’s first creative academy located within… Continue reading SA’s First Creative Academy Within Production Studio Complex To Launch In 2026
Four African Screenwriters Selected of AuthenticA Series Lab (SA / France / Switzerland)
The Realness Institute in partnership with The StoryBoard Collective, and the Canada Media Fund has announced the four African participants for the 2025 AuthenticA Series Lab for the fourth edition of the programme which gives screenwriters a unique opportunity to shape their original ideas into episodic storytelling across any genre. The cohort includes award-winning Ghanaian… Continue reading Four African Screenwriters Selected of AuthenticA Series Lab (SA / France / Switzerland)
Disney+ Debuts The Official Trailer For Critically Acclaimed “High Potential”
Disney+ has today released the official trailer for critically acclaimed crime drama “High Potential”, returning to the platform on 17 September 2025 in South Africa. “High Potential” follows a single mom with an exceptional mind, whose unconventional knack for solving crimes leads to an unusual and unstoppable partnership with a by-the-book seasoned detective. Based on… Continue reading Disney+ Debuts The Official Trailer For Critically Acclaimed “High Potential”