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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.

SA movie director tells citizens they can make a difference

The director of the local film Hopeville John Trengrove has called on ordinary citizens need to take responsibility for the communities they live in. by Tara Meaney

SABC board suspends CEO

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SABC CEO Solly Mokoetle has been suspended by the public broacaster's board pending the outcome of a disciplinary hearing, SABC radio news reported.

Rethink things with the media, says COSATU

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The Congress of South African Trade Unions has released a strongly-worded statement noting their concerns over the Protection of the Information Bill, the ANC's proposed Media Appeals Tribunal, and th

Media body halts SABC secret meeting

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The South African Editors’ forum (Sanef) has secured a court interdict to stop the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) board hearing with Parliament Portfolio Committee on Communications.

More ISP's sign up for DStv on Demand

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MultiChoice today announced three additional Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to join MWEB as distribution partners for its DStv ON DEMAND service online.

Cape Town Film Studios secures major multi-million dollar international film

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Nico Dekker, CEO of Cape Town Film Studios, South Africa’s largest and newest film studio, announced that the studio has secured the first major 3D action film to be made in Africa, Judge Dredd - thi

Shibe is back via Scandal

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Film and television actor Siyabonga Shibe is back on the small screen. After working in the background producing a film and stage drama, Shibe has landed a role on e.tv's soapie Scandal.

Gordimer: SA freedom threatened

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Nobel laureate Nadine Gordimer is leading South African writers in speaking out against proposals she fears will muzzle freedom of speech in the country.