Movie Star Idris Elba Wants to Make More Films in Africa

Movie Star Idris Elba Wants to Make More Films in Africa

By SAPeople 30-08-22 10:21

British movie star Idris Elba says he not only wants to make more films in Africa, but wants to help develop the film industry on the continent. The 49-year-old actor stars in the new movie ‘Beast’, which has been entirely shot in South Africa, and revealed that he wants to pave the way for more major […]

7 things to celebrate as Showmax turns 7

7 Things to Celebrate as Showmax Turns 7

By SAPeople Contributor 16-08-22 11:35

Showmax started streaming in Africa on 15 August 2015, before Netflix and Amazon Prime Video (2016), Apple TV Plus (2019), Britbox (2021) and Disney+ (2022). This makes it the second oldest African streaming service after IROKOtv (2011). To celebrate Showmax turning 7, here are 7 things the African streaming service is celebrating: #1: 68% GROWTH […]

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BEAST Movie Makers Say South Africa is Number One Film Location

By SAPeople Contributor 01-08-22 14:55

Idris Elba stars in Beast, a pulse-pounding new thriller about a father and his two teenage daughters who find themselves hunted by a massive rogue lion intent on proving that the savannah has but one apex predator. Co-starring in the film alongside Elba is South African actor, Sharlto Copley together with Iyana Halley and Leah Sava Jeffries. […]

Local movies to stream now, from Showmax

South African Movies to Stream Now

By SAPeople Contributor 13-07-22 13:13

From Showmax #1s to Durban Film Fest winners and box office hits, here are some awesome local South African movies to stream now, many of which (including Meet Melusi) are available for South Africans abroad to watch too (in most countries)… MEET MELUSI | Stream now, first on Showmax Directed by Black Brain Films co-founder […]

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SA Horror Series Pulse Creates International Buzz

By SAPeople Contributor 29-06-22 13:24

In the Showmax Original horror series Pulse, which was launched a few days ago, a group of game creators discover that survival is no longer just a game when an electromagnetic pulse bomb fries every electrical circuit in their office high-rise – and people’s heads. Sam Wright caught up with Cape Tonian Tarryn Wyngaard, the […]

Disney+ Arrives in South Africa

Disney+ Arrives in South Africa

By SAPeople Contributor 19-05-22 10:25

Disney+, the streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, launched yesterday in South Africa. Standard pricing at launch was confirmed at R119 per month, or R1190 for an annual subscription, with sign-up information available at DisneyPlus.com. Disney+ offers over 1000 films, more than 1500 series and a slate of 200 exclusive Originals from Disney, Pixar, […]

South African Jet Lands in Hollywood Blockbuster Movie

South African Jet Stars in Hollywood Blockbuster Movie

By SAPeople Contributor 08-02-22 18:49

A South African jet that is set to revolutionise business travel globally has landed a major role in a new Hollywood blockbuster movie, The Lost City, which stars Sandra Bullock, Brad Pitt, Tatum Channing and Daniel Radcliffe! The Pegasus Vertical Business Jet (VBJ) frees travellers up from the burden of the time-consuming trip to the […]

Filming in South Africa is a Must, Says Award-Winning Foreign Actor ADAM ALI. Photos: Instagram / Adam Ali

Filming in South Africa is a Must, Says Award-Winning Foreign Actor Adam Ali

By Cassie Jo 01-02-22 15:28

As Tom Cruise prepares to begin filming Mission Impossible 8 in South Africa, SAPeople spoke to 22-year-old British-Libyan actor, Adam Ali, about his experience filming in the country. Adam, who recently won the Best Actor award at the inaugural Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF) for his performance in ‘Europa’, spent the month of October […]

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First Look at Pictures from Bridgerton Season 2

By SAPeople Contributor 20-01-22 11:52

Yesterday, Netflix and Shondaland dropped the first look at eight new Bridgerton photos teasing what many different characters in the popular show will be up to this season. Bridgerton returns for a second season on March 25, 2022. In keeping with the tradition of the novels, season two tells the romance story of Lord Anthony […]

whats new in january 2022 on showmax

What’s New in January 2022 on Showmax

By SAPeople Contributor 01-01-22 16:20

New seasons of Euphoria, Bulletproof and Why Women Kill, plus more diamonds and drama from The Real Housewives of Durban. Brand-new series like Brit crime drama Smother and Dr Death with Joshua Jackson, plus action movies like Wonder Woman 1984. It’s all coming to showmax in January 2022.  Until 9 January 2022, get two months […]

6 Super Fun South African Christmas Movies to Watch this Holiday

6 Super Fun South African Christmas Movies to Watch this Holiday

By SAPeople Contributor 17-12-21 21:15

Let the Christmas countdown begin with these 6 local South African festive season movies. Showmax is counting down to Christmas with a merry line-up of local holiday movies. From laugh-a-minute comedies to feel-good tear-jerkers, these homegrown films will give you all the festive season feels for a very Mzansi Christmas.  Add these new holiday favourites […]

Sharlto Copley's Ted K Enjoys Red Sea Premiere

Sharlto Copley’s Unabomber Film – Ted K – Gets Red Sea Premiere

By Cassie Jo 22-12-21 17:04

South African actor and producer Sharlto Copley’s new film Ted K was featured at this month’s inaugural Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia… where the director told SAPeople, Sharlto was “an amazing actor” and “in another league”. The film, which premiered at the Berlin Film Festival before its Arab premiere, stars […]

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