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VideoVision Entertainment acquires Toronto premiere films

Sanjeev Singh, Director of Acquisition and Distribution for Videovision Entertainment announced today the acquisition of the films Made in Dagenham, Super and Kaboom ahead of their screenings at the p

DA Western Cape govt won't buy SABC news coverage

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The Democratic Alliance’s provincial government in the Western Cape says the SABC recently offered it the opportunity to receive television coverage 'for the small price of just under a quarter of a m

Exclusive details of SABC board report

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A copy of a report by the SABC board that was due to be submitted to Parliament, details how some members felt threatened by the behaviour of the board’s chairman, Ben Ngubane, over the appointment of

Gearhouse invests in lighting and av

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Gearhouse South Africa has invested in av and lighting technologies, aiming to further its event production business.

Leading TV current affairs show goes social

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Carte Blanche, South Africa's version of the actuality and documentary show 60-Minutes, is turning 22 this year and to celebrate they're throwing a party and inviting everyone.

SABC - here we go again

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This time, faction fighting could doom the broadcaster and whatever its weaknesses, the SABC plays a critical role in society and South Africa would be the poorer without it. By S'Thembiso Msomi

Life, Above All gets pre-release

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Nu Metro Films has announced that Life, Above All, the critically acclaimed film based on the international award-winning novel Chanda's Secrets, will be advance-shown for one week only from September

South African thriller, Night Drive coming to a cinema near you

For all the thriller lovers out there who also happen to be proudly South African, Night Drive is coming to a cinema near you so make sure to catch and witness for yourself the great distance that Sou

Judge Dredd to be shot in Cape Town

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Judge Dredd, the 3D action film, will be shot in the newly completed Cape Town Film Studios.

Waterfront Studios scores big with work on Dark Tide film

The much talked about Halle Berry movie Dark Tide, an action thriller centered on a diving instructor who returns to deep waters after a near-fatal encounter with a Great White Shark, which was recent

Remake of Judge Dredd in 3D

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This popular comic book figure, initially brought to life on the big screen by Sylvester Stallone will once again be gracing the big screen, only this time he will be in 3D.

New SA comic series uses social media to find an audience

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As frustration with South Africa’s national broadcaster continues to grow, many young film-makers find themselves giving up on their dreams of ever finding an audience for their work.

Debarred SABC boss gears for court battle

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Suspended SABC group chief executive officer Solly Mokoetle is gearing up for an epic court battle with the broadcaster's board. by Sibongile Mashaba

Platform for female filmmakers at Goethe-Institut

From 1-4 September 2010 two events at the Goethe-Institut will focus on professional women in the African film industry.