Q&A with Skin director

On Saturday, 23 January, 2010, Anthony Fabian, the movie director of Skin,will hold a special question and answer session after the 7.30pm show at Cavendish Square Cinema Nouveau. 19 Jan 2010 15:33

Yes, I have heard about the Morgans!

[Zeenat Ebrahim] Who hasn't seen the couple whose relationship or marriage is ‘on the rocks' and then by some miracle a life-changing or endangering situation is expected to bind them back together. I don't mean to sound jaded but the question rather to be asked is ‘Who hasn't heard about the Morgans?' 13 Jan 2010 09:10

Stop moaning - just enjoy Invictus

NEWSWATCH: Edward Tsumele, writing in Sowetan says even locals will prefer to see international stars playing iconic SA figures, so stop complaining, relax and enjoy the movie. 24 Dec 2009 08:05

Avatar, visually spectacular.

[Sindy Peters] It's been dubbed the movie of the decade showcasing the limitless possibilities available in the cinema industry in the age of CGI where entirely new worlds can be created. Avatar is a visually spectacular movie that provides breathtaking imagery never seen before on the big screen. That being said... 24 Dec 2009 00:43

Disney's first black princess makes her debut

[Zeenat Ebrahim] Every little girl dreams of a fairytale come true from the time she's told one. Here's some more magic making its way to the big screen in The Princess and The Frog. 18 Dec 2009 16:14

Roy Edward Disney dies at 79

Roy Edward Disney, son of Disney Studios co-founder Roy O. Disney, and nephew of Walt Disney, passed away yesterday, 16 December 2009, at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach, California, following a year-long battle with stomach cancer. 17 Dec 2009 12:33

Aliens invade the big screen (in Planet 51)

[Zeenat Ebrahim] This is a cute comedy-adventure film that ironically features a human ‘alien' trespassing on Planet 51, an animation brought to you by Ster Kinekor Films. 17 Dec 2009 12:15

Damon, Freeman to lure audiences

[Sindy Peters] Invictus has been released and not everyone, especially South Africans, is happy with the casting of Matt Damon as Francois Pienaar and Morgan Freeman as Nelson Mandela. While local actors may have the accents down to perfection, these big names are bound to draw viewers worldwide. Either way, it's great that another South African story that is so entrenched in our history is shared with the rest of the world. 15 Dec 2009 11:03

New Moon rising at Ster-Kinekor

The Twilight Saga: NEW MOON continued its worldwide domination with over a quarter of a million fans already having seen the film at Ster-Kinekor Theatres (SKT). This local success is set amidst an unprecedented Twilight Saga fan-frenzy; some fans have already seen the movie up to four times and have booked to watch it again...and again. 11 Dec 2009 12:36

2012 hits the big screen

[Sindy Peters] 2012 was released last weekend with spectacular special effects creating a buzz worldwide around the Mayan legend of the world erupting in natural disasters drawing the final curtain on humanity. It's a definite must see of the year if you're into dooms day flicks. If not, you'll find a variety of equally enthralling entertainment on the big screen this summer - take your pick. 7 Dec 2009 18:02

New Moon continues second weekend success

[Sindy Peters] One of the most anticipated movies of 2009, New Moon - the second installment of the Twilight saga, based on the books written by Stephanie Meyer - continued in it's second weekend of release to sell out at cinemas nationwide. It's not exactly a fantastic movie as it runs in the same vein as it's prequel, Twilight, and yet fans of the book just can't seem to get enough. 7 Dec 2009 17:52

SWOP releases on DVD

In the locally produced SWOP a “Black Diamond'” (“Black Diamonds" are categorised as black South Africans, wealthy or salaried in "suitable" occupations, who are well educated and credit-worthy, and own or are acquiring homes, cars and household goods) trades lives with a street savvy foreigner. 5 Dec 2009 10:34

Morgan Freeman heads to SA ahead of Invictus release

JOHANNESBURG: Morgan Freeman, along with his producing partner at Revelations Entertainment, Lori McCreary, will visit South Africa in early December to attend the local premiere events for the motion picture release Invictus, starring Freeman as Nelson Mandela and directed by Oscar winner Clint Eastwood (“Million Dollar Baby,” “Unforgiven”). 5 Dec 2009 10:05

Disaster strikes in 2012!

[Zeenat Ebrahim] From the director of ‘Independence Day' and ‘Day After Tomorrow', Roland Emmerich, brings you 2012, the next apocalypse. Much controversy is circling the Mayan prophecy of 2012. Movies are being made about it and speculation is in the air that ‘the world as we know it is coming to an end'. 25 Nov 2009 07:49