New Caltex campaign emphasises local commitment

For the first time in eight years, Caltex South Africa has shot and produced commercials locally to tell its South African story. Chevron South Africa, refiner and marketer of Caltex fuel and lubricants products, launched a brand campaign yesterday, Monday 22 October 2012. 23 Oct 2012 09:26

Adventures in Zambezia sells million tickets internationally

The Triggerfish Animation Studios film, Adventures in Zambezia, has turned over one million ticket sales in the limited territories in which it has opened. It opened this weekend in Iceland and is at number four, outperforming the 3D re-release of Pixar/Disney's Finding Nemo in total gross receipts. 22 Oct 2012 11:03

Who'll survive the next decade?

[Harry Herber] Hell, in the blink of an eye, it's 10 years later. I would not have thought a decade would fly by so quickly, but there you are. And if you asked me if a whack had changed in that time, I would've answered "not so much". 12 Oct 2012 06:30

Film launch marks World Mental Health Day

Wednesday, 10 October 2012, was World Mental Health Day and to pay tribute to the many who struggle with mental health, a South African film, Let's Talk, premiered on YouTube. 12 Oct 2012 06:01

Animation festival strengthens South African, French ties

Kunjanimation 2012 will be held on 17-21 October 2012 at the various venues in Cape Town. Launched by Animation South Africa and the French Institute of South Africa, this is described as the only national event exclusively dedicated to animation. 10 Oct 2012 13:23

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2012 comes to SA

The local leg of the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2012 will begin on Friday, 26 October, 2012, and brings to our shores films on mountain culture featuring mountain-based adventures, sportsmanship and scenery. 10 Oct 2012 10:35

New look SK Club card launched

Ster-Kinekor has added benefits to its Movie Club Card, rebranding it and converting to a points system. Now referred to as SK Club, with a glow in the dark card, the new rewards programme will start on 8 October 2012. 3 Oct 2012 11:32

Horrorfest 2012: Still scary as hell

[Johann M. Smith] Let me open up with a question that's a kind of joke: What's worse, a person addicted to horror or porn flicks? Bizarre how both instantly paint an undesirable stereotype hooked on entertainment we've all secretly indulged. Now think why. You have? Wonderful. Now that we've all had time to reflect and laugh at our choices of recreation, it's easier for me to ask you without any immediate satanic associations: Keen to nurture your love of horror? 1 Oct 2012 12:22

Teaser TVC now on big screen as Ster-Kinekor launch new logo, tagline

Following the Ster-Kinekor teaser TVC and online ad, the conclusion of the story about the out of control 12 ton kerosene tanker, a decrepit truck filled with fireworks, a party pick-up truck filled with glitter and a circus lorry filled with parachuting snakes can be seen on the big screen. 28 Sep 2012 07:12

James Bond, Heineken promote Skyfall

Riding on the excitement of the new Bond film, Skyfall, Heineken has a James Bond themed ad, featuring Daniel Craig. The global TV and digital campaign will be activated across 32 markets and involves the participation of the film's stars, Daniel Craig and the latest Bond girl, Bérénice Marlohe. 25 Sep 2012 10:25

Do PR practitioners have more power than ad agencies? (Part I)

[Peter Mann] The other day I was asked whether PR practitioners now have more power than ad agency bosses. Brian Berkman who was writing for Advantage magazine kindly told me I could disagree if I wished (I do) and he gave me 200 words in which to do so. 20 Sep 2012 07:06

Teaser TVC from Ster-Kinekor encourages online, cinema participation

Ster-Kinekor launched a new TVC last week that encourages viewers to YouTube and view a short clip. The question is, what happens when an out of control kerosene tanker, a decrepit truck packed with semi-legal fireworks, a truck filled with party glitter and a circus lorry filled with parachuting snakes collide? 18 Sep 2012 08:14

Ster-Kinekor places order of new digital cinema solution

Christie Digital Systems Canada has announced that Ster-Kinekor Theatres has confirmed a major deal, as it undertakes full conversion of its cinema estate to digital. This will be the first time that the brand's Solaria, Solaria One and Solaria One+ and its IMB and 4K resolution have all featured in the same deployment. 11 Sep 2012 10:54

New Inflation Watch data covers April to June 2012

The Media Inflation Watch data for the period April to June 2012 has been released. Here are some of the highlights. 5 Sep 2012 10:41