Meet The Shebeen Queens of Soweto in New Showmax Reality Series

Showmax has just dropped the first-look trailer for Shebeen Queens, a reality show about the indomitable women behind popular Soweto shebeens Alina’s Place, Big Mama’s Tavern, and Rams Tavern. Produced by Barkers Media (How To Manifest A Man), Shebeen Queens premieres on 22 August 2024, with new episodes every Thursday until 14 November. Starring larger-than-life… Continue reading Meet The Shebeen Queens of Soweto in New Showmax Reality Series

Afrikaans TV Series are Having a Moment in Asia

Kristen Raath, Beáta Bena Green and Mienke Ehlers in Wyfie

After Spinners beat Succession in Shanghai, now it’s Wyfie vs Wong Kar-Wai in Seoul First it was Spinners beating Succession in Shanghai. Now Wyfie is up against legendary Chinese auteur Wong Kar-Wai (In the Mood For Love, The Grandmaster) and his multi-award-winning series Blossoms Shanghai for Best International Series at The Seoul International Drama Awards… Continue reading Afrikaans TV Series are Having a Moment in Asia

“Making this Show is Like an Ultra Marathon.” Ryan Condal on “House of the Dragon”

The first two seasons of House of the Dragon, the most popular series on IMDb globally right now, are now available to binge on Showmax. Filmed in England, Wales and Spain, Season 2 required more than 5 400 costumes, a crew of almost 2 500, and more than 100 new sets built across five sound… Continue reading “Making this Show is Like an Ultra Marathon.” Ryan Condal on “House of the Dragon”

Candice on Working With Dead People, “Die Ondernemers” & So Much More

An inside look at the funeral business, Die Ondernemers is produced by POP24, the creative minds behind The Mommy Club, This Body Works For Me and Bae Beyond Borders, three of the 10 most-streamed South African shows on Showmax in 2023. The cast includes Candice Austin, owner of Goodall & Bourne Funeral Undertakers; Jano van… Continue reading Candice on Working With Dead People, “Die Ondernemers” & So Much More