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	NB: as of 23 September 2008, all new artSMart articles are being published on the site news.artsmart.co.za. MY BLACK LITTLE HEART Without local funding local production takes film festival by storm and writer/director signs new film deal. (article published 2008-08-10) - Read more THE APPRENTICE Catch BBC Prime on DStv on Mondays for series offering exclusive insight into the cut-throat world of business. (article published 2008-08-10) - Read more UNTOLD Nine African films to be televised in nine countries (article published 2008-08-9) - Read more DIE HARD: WITH A VENGEANCE Bruce Willis, Jeremy Irons and Samuel L Jackson to be seen in action movie on M-Net. (article published 2008-08-9) - Read more WASHINGTON SQUARE Romance drama with Jennifer Jason Leigh and Albert Finney for M-Net. (article published 2008-08-9) - Read more THE QUEEN MNet to screen acclaimed movie on August 10. (article published 2008-08-4) - Read more WINNERS OF 29TH DIFF Award-winners at the 29th Durban International Film Festival (article published 2008-08-4) - Read more 29TH DURBAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Cinema in all its diversity celebrated at the 29th DIFF. (article published 2008-07-30) - Read more DEATH OF BLAISE KOCH Actor and dialogue coach dies on July 21. (article published 2008-07-30) - Read more NEW GERMAN CINEMA AT DIFF Excellent new films from this thriving filmmaking country at 29th Durban International Film Festival. (article published 2008-07-24) - Read more WOMEN AT DIFF Women to the fore at Durban International Film Festival 2008. (article published 2008-07-24) - Read more TRIOMF FOR DIFF Well received by packed Gauteng audience, Triomf to appear on DIFF. (article published 2008-07-24) - Read more HIGHLIGHTS AND FOOTLIGHTS Photographer Bob Martin’s tribute to South African stage and screen. (article published 2008-07-23) - Read more STUDIO 53 Glamorous and beauty of Africa brought closer to home on M-Net Series channel. (article published 2008-07-23) - Read more DAYS OF THUNDER Tom Cruise plays a race driver in movie to be screened on M-Net Action. (article published 2008-07-23) - Read more WILD THINGS M-Net Action screens movie revealing twisted tale of sex, revenge and murder behind opulent mansions of the rich. (article published 2008-07-23) - Read more EYE FOR AN EYE Screened on M-Net Action, movie deals with mother’s deadly plan for retribution. (article published 2008-07-23) - Read more ITALIAN FILMS AT 29TH DIFF Italian films part of cinema in all its diversity to be celebrated at 29th Durban International Film Festival. (article published 2008-07-23) - Read more WAVESCAPES SURF FILMS AT DIFF Unique collection of surfing films to premiere in SA at the 2008 Wavescapes Surf Film Festival in Durban. (article published 2008-07-19) - Read more ALL THE BOYS LOVE MANDY LANE Rather captivating youth horror that rises above the average. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2008-07-19) - Read more MUSIC AND LYRICS Once famous pop singer/composer is asked to write a love song and life takes on a dramatic change. (article published 2008-07-15) - Read more STOMP THE YARD M-Net welcomes viewers to the world of step-dancing. (article published 2008-07-15) - Read more MUSIC FILMS AT DIFF 29th Durban International Film Festival includes special treats where music is centre screen. (article published 2008-07-15) - Read more HANCOCK Classic case of a great idea underexploited and allowed to turn sour. (Review by Billy Suter) (article published 2008-07-10) - Read more KUNG FU PANDA Animators create a colourful and impeccably animated world where it is possible for a goose to be the father of a rotund panda. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2008-07-2) - Read more SPEED RACER Giddy, turbo-charged new ride from the Wachowski brothers. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2008-06-30) - Read more MAMA’S BOY Notwithstanding a good cast, lacklustre direction leaves movie lethargic and unmemorable. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2008-06-23) - Read more DANS! DANS! DANS! IS TOPS South African television production ranks top in local productions. (article published 2008-06-23) - Read more DIFF VIDEO PRODUCTION WORKSHOP Durban International Film Festival presents workshop for aspirant filmmakers. (article published 2008-06-14) - Read more STYLEBUDD Props and Wardrobe Hire company opens in Durban. (article published 2008-06-11) - Read more FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS Clint Eastwood’s examination of heroism and sacrifice as seen through the eyes of three WW2 soldiers. (article published 2008-06-7) - Read more BLOOD DIAMOND M-Net to screen harrowing table about blood diamonds on June 8. (article published 2008-06-7) - Read more JACOB’S CROSS SEASON 3 M-Net now showing the third season of “Jacob’s Cross”. (article published 2008-06-7) - Read more QUICK AND THE DEAD Stylish, witty parody of the spaghetti western. (article published 2008-06-7) - Read more HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL The search is on for stars for new reality series. (article published 2008-06-2) - Read more VIDEOVISION AT CANNES Videovision Entertainment makes early acquisitions in Cannes (article published 2008-06-2) - Read more BRICK LANE Gripping and well-acted, if somewhat leisurely, slice-of-life tale set in London. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2008-05-26) - Read more AWAKE Long-time coming thriller becomes increasingly silly and implausible. (Review by Billy Suter) (article published 2008-05-19) - Read more ANDREI RUBLEV Pietermaritzburg film club to show Takovsky’s epic recreation of 15th century Russia. (article published 2008-05-19) - Read more DURBAN PRESENCE ON ARTCHA New arts programme on Wednesday nights on SABC2 at 20h00. (article published 2008-05-19) - Read more M-NET PREMIERS Good movies in M-Net’s various weekly Premier slots. (article published 2008-05-18) - Read more KINGDOM Stephen Fry stars in second season of popular British TV series on Hallmark. (article published 2008-05-18) - Read more VAN DER WALT’S FAULT Award-winning comedian Alan Committie appears in M-Net’s comic look at SA history. (article published 2008-05-18) - Read more PARKIE’S BACK – MAYBE? M-Net plans to screen “Parkinson VII” (article published 2008-05-18) - Read more MAD MEN M-Net drama about one of New York's most prestigious ad agencies at the beginning of the 1960s (article published 2008-05-18) - Read more DIFF DATES Durban International Film Festival to run from July 23 to August 3. (article published 2008-05-17) - Read more MADRAS MASALA 2 - MOVIE MUJJA Joke-shedding takes to the iZulu Theatre at Sibaya in pukka hot show. (article published 2008-05-17) - Read more M-NET EXTENDS EGOLI CONTRACT Franz Marx Films to produce another 12 months of evergreen soap to be screened on M-Net. (article published 2008-05-11) - Read more MADE OF HONOUR Rather drawn-out romantic comedy with thinly developed characters. (Review by Billy Suter) (article published 2008-05-11) - Read more SCREENING FOR GEMMA Respected theatre technician finds innovative way to support daughter’s project. (article published 2008-05-10) - Read more DURBAN YOUTH IN FILM SOCIETY Screenings of locally-produced films at the BAT Centre. (article published 2008-05-4) - Read more WOMAN IS THE FUTURE OF MAN Pietermaritzburg-based University film club to show movie by key film maker Hong Sang-Soo. (article published 2008-04-29) - Read more ONE WEDDING AND A FUNERAL Upasana Beharee puts in a strong performance in James Brown’s revenge-filled movie. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2008-04-28) - Read more CLIPZ Bringing the exciting world of new media from your computer to your TV sets! (article published 2008-04-28) - Read more 11TH BUSINESS DAY-BASA AWARDS NOMINEES Celebrating the art of business sponsorship, nominees vie for prestigious awards. (article published 2008-04-24) - Read more CHARLOTTE’S WEB Charlotte’s Web will be screened by M-Net on April 26 at 20h00. (article published 2008-04-20) - Read more M-NET STARS LINE-UP Some great movies on the cards for the next few weeks on Channel 154. (article published 2008-04-20) - Read more MINI’S FIRST TIME Murder follows lust in movie starring Alec Baldwin, Nikki Reed and Carrie-Anne Moss on M-Net. (article published 2008-04-20) - Read more RUNNING WITH SCISSORS Annette Bening and Joseph Fiennes star in true story of a teenage boy’s childhood on M-Net. (article published 2008-04-20) - Read more CALLING VODAFONE EXTRAS Navigator Films aiming to rectify unfortunate situation where extras were not paid for appearances. (article published 2008-04-20) - Read more NALEDI THEATRE AWARDS ON SABC3 Top viewing for Freedom Day will be a 90-minute special of the recent controversial awards ceremony. (article published 2008-04-20) - Read more INNOCENT TIMES Groundbreaking green screen magic in new six-part drama on M-Net. (article published 2008-04-19) - Read more DANCE AFRICA SEASON 2 IS COMING! Channel O offers another series of shows designed to unearth top freestyle dance talent. (article published 2008-04-19) - Read more DARATT Pietermaritzburg University film club to feature film directed by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun. (article published 2008-04-7) - Read more PLANET TERROR In-your-face homage to cheap, tacky, action-horror flicks. (Review by Billy Suter) (article published 2008-04-7) - Read more NATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL: FILM AND WINTER SCHOOL Treasure trove of talent expected for the NAF in Grahamstown, taking place from June 26 to July 5. (article published 2008-04-2) - Read more HORTON HEARS A WHO Another witty, whacky and wonderful cinema variation of a wad of nonsense verse from Dr Seuss. (article published 2008-03-31) - Read more MIDSOMER MURDERS X New series of murder and mayhem in the beautiful English countryside on Hallmark Channel. (article published 2008-03-24) - Read more BRIT COM ON THURSDAYS BBC Prime devotes itself to the Best of British Comedy on Thursday nights on DStv. (article published 2008-03-24) - Read more WAKING THE DEAD Chief Inspector Boyd and his team reopen the file of more cold cases on BBC Prime on DStv. (article published 2008-03-24) - Read more EVITA Madonna stars as Evita in movie based on the Webber/Rice musical for M-Net on April 4. (article published 2008-03-21) - Read more NOTES ON A SCANDAL M-Net Monday Night Premiere slot features acclaimed psychological drama. (article published 2008-03-21) - Read more HAPPY FEET Voices of Robin Williams, Elijah Wood, Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman in M-Net series. (article published 2008-03-21) - Read more SAVING GRACE Holly Hunter to star in new series on M-Net. (article published 2008-03-21) - Read more EIGHTH EXPLORING CONSCIOUSNESS Film festival in Pietermaritzburg from March 28 to 30 and April 4 to 6. (article published 2008-03-21) - Read more IT’S VAN DER WALT’S FAULT! Director Bobby Heaney and scriptwriters Alan Committie and Tom Eaton offer comic look at South African history on M-Net. (article published 2008-03-21) - Read more MISS POTTER Film on M-Net takes a look at Beatrix Potter, creator of the Peter Rabbit stories. (article published 2008-03-16) - Read more NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM Dreamer turns from zero to hero in M-Net’s Sunday Premiers programme. (article published 2008-03-16) - Read more ELLA BLUE Tender love story directed by Darrell Roodt for M-Net series channel. (article published 2008-03-16) - Read more SAMANTHA WHO? Christine Applegate stars in M-Net comedy series (article published 2008-03-16) - Read more CLASSICFEEL GOES NATIONWIDE Demand necessitates extended distribution for upmarket magazine. (article published 2008-03-8) - Read more O-BOMA! TO FEATURE ZUKA New music, national celebrations and ‘Rambo’ rule on Channel O. (article published 2008-03-8) - Read more ELLA BLUE M-Net’s poignant new mini-series. (article published 2008-03-8) - Read more THE LONG GOODBYE Raymond Chandler's classic private eye novel for Pietermaritzburg film club on March 6. (article published 2008-03-6) - Read more DANCE AFRICA Channel O Launches Season 2 of Highly-rated Dance Reality Show (article published 2008-03-6) - Read more SWEENEY TODD The story of the Demon Barber of Fleet Street is sinister, slick and stylish. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2008-02-28) - Read more NuMETRO BRAND Nu Metro Entertainment unveils its new brand identity. (article published 2008-02-28) - Read more DREAMWORLD The Cape Town Film Studios R430 million “dream” project realised (article published 2008-02-23) - Read more THE OSCARS® M-Net brings you the magic of the Oscars® (article published 2008-02-23) - Read more MUSINGS OF A MEANDERING MIND Although Bev, most often, Muses about Matters Musical, there ARE other times when Mysteries intrigue her, such as the (possible) Murder of Marilyn Monroe… (January 2008) (article published 2008-02-20) - Read more ENCOUNTERS WITH THE DRAGON The triumph of John Hone’s spectacular book comes hand in hand with personal tragedy. (Review by Margaret von Klemperer, courtesy of The Weekend Witness) (article published 2008-02-20) - Read more CLOVERFIELD Innovative and intense, JJ Abrams’ movie brings real tension back to the cinema. (Review by Billy Suter) (article published 2008-02-20) - Read more EVENING Memorable little cameo of a film. (Review by Bev Pulé) (article published 2008-02-20) - Read more PIETER-DIRK AND EVITA TO BERLIN Pieter-Dirk Uys and Evita Bezuidenhout to attend the 58th Berlin Film Festival. (article published 2008-02-15) - Read more HITCHHIKER Mediocre local drama. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2008-02-10) - Read more LEVI'S® YOUNG GUNS Directors and inspired young film-makers invited to pair up with fiery up-and-coming bands. (article published 2008-02-10) - Read more IMAX PROGRAMME Imax Theatre at Gateway has a feast of fun fare over the next six months. (Report by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2008-02-2) - Read more APARTHEID DID NOT DIE Free screening of John Pilger film at BAT Centre on February 7. (article published 2008-02-2) - Read more NEW ARTISTS ON O-BOMA Hot new artists take the spotlight on next week’s O-Boma on M-Net. (article published 2008-01-31) - Read more ARTHUR AND THE INVISIBLES Adventures with tiny creatures is strikingly animated but a little cluttered (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2008-01-30) - Read more THE BUCKET LIST Strength of lead performances carries schmaltzy and highly improbable screenplay. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2008-01-30) - Read more PUSHING DAISIES A show that will make you believe in magic (article published 2008-01-27) - Read more HITCHHIKER New South African talent to explode on big screen in “Hitchhiker”. (article published 2008-01-27) - Read more DAMAGES Glenn Close stops at nothing in new M-Net series. (article published 2008-01-27) - Read more TIME OF THE WRITER 11th International Writers Festival to take place from March 25 to 30. (article published 2008-01-25) - Read more TALENT CAMPUS DURBAN First edition of Talent Campus Durban to take place during 29th Durban International Film Festival. (article published 2008-01-25) - Read more SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS SHOW M-Net secures broadcast of prestigious event to be broadcast on January 28. (article published 2008-01-25) - Read more CANCELLATION OF GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS M-Net adjusts schedule to include “Wah Wah” and Justin Timberlake special. (article published 2008-01-11) - Read more FEAST OF THE UNINVITED Brand new dramatic six-part mini-series on M-Net with a unique South African flavour. (article published 2008-01-7) - Read more NIP/TUCK MOVES TO M-NET SERIES Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning series back on the box for a fifth season. (article published 2008-01-7) - Read more R.E.M MNet to screen special on American rock act of the 80’s and 90’s. (article published 2008-01-3) - Read more GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS 2008 65th Golden Globe Awards on M-Net on January 14. (article published 2008-01-3) - Read more DAMAGES Glenn Close headlines ambitious legal thriller set in the world of high-stakes litigation in New York. (article published 2008-01-3) - Read more THE COCONUTS MNet’s brand new local sitcom sees a white family whose lives are turned upside down overnight. (article published 2008-01-3) - Read more HAPPY NEW 2008! All the best for the new year! (article published 2008-01-1) - Read more HAPPY CHRISTMAS! All the best for a Happy Christmas! (article published 2007-12-24) - Read more THE GOLDEN COMPASS Sumptuous, star-laden saga that surfs in on a wave of controversy over anticipated blasphemy. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2007-12-23) - Read more COMMANDO Boer War on a budget (Report by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2007-12-23) - Read more THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS Britain’s top comic actors put Monty Python spin on Kenneth Grahame’s beloved children’s story. (article published 2007-12-9) - Read more BABY BOOM Entertaining movie starring Diane Keaton for MNet Stars Channel on New Year’s Eve. (article published 2007-12-9) - Read more HOMEWARD BOUND: THE INCREDIBLE JOURNEY MNet Stars to air heartwarming adventures of three animals trying to get back to their human owners. (article published 2007-12-9) - Read more TRAIL OF THE PINK PANTHER MNet Stars Channel to present Blake Edwards classics from December 11. (article published 2007-12-9) - Read more PRIME SUSPECT Excellent MNet TV drama series with Helen Mirren. (article published 2007-11-25) - Read more MARLON BRANDO ON TCM TCM on DStv to celebrate the life of screen icon with new documentary premiering in SA. (article published 2007-11-25) - Read more MORE THAN JUST A GAME World premiere of Robben Island football story on November 23. (article published 2007-11-24) - Read more DIFF DATES FOR 2008 Durban International Film Festival’s 29th edition to take place from July 23 to August 3, 2008. (article published 2007-11-14) - Read more EARTHNOTES ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL Festival screened in collaboration with the UKZN Centre for Civil Society. (article published 2007-11-14) - Read more FIXED FRAME FILM FESTIVAL The One Minute Fixed Frame Film Festival @ Kwacinema on November 9. (article published 2007-11-8) - Read more DEATH OF HENRY CELE Leading figure on the South African and international film and theatre scene dies in Durban. (Report by Caroline Smart) (article published 2007-11-3) - Read more SUPERBAD Fun, fresh and laugh-out-loud enjoyable ribald youth comedy. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2007-10-31) - Read more WIRE IN THE BLOOD New series of thrillers on Hallmark inspired by the novels of Val McDermid. (article published 2007-10-26) - Read more FERNANDO BOTERO BBC World on DStv to screen “The Big Fat Art of Fernando Botero”. (article published 2007-10-26) - Read more HULA GIRLS Hippy-hippy shake-up! (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2007-10-24) - Read more ANOTHER GAY MOVIE A riot of a rude, raunchy romp offers gross-out frolic. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2007-10-17) - Read more AUDREY TAUTOU CYCLE Alliance Française de Durban cine club presents Audrey Tautou Cycle. (article published 2007-10-17) - Read more STARDUST Glossy new fantasy is convoluted, cluttered and sometimes unfocused but has an undeniable charm. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2007-10-17) - Read more GEORGIA RULES Awkward, uncomfortable mess of a movie is a big disappointment. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2007-10-16) - Read more L'ECLISSE Pietermaritzburg University Film Club to screen movie directed by Michelangelo Antonioni. (article published 2007-10-10) - Read more SON OF A STRANGER Adams Musgrave Bookshop to launch book by Ida Ezekowitz. (article published 2007-10-9) - Read more M-NET STARS The stars come out on DStv’s channel 154 with 24/7 feast for movie lovers. (article published 2007-10-9) - Read more KNOCKED UP Enjoyable, captivating work that delivers as both bawdy comedy and sweet romance. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2007-10-9) - Read more THREE BURIALS PMB University Film Club to show Tommy Lee Jones directorial debut. (article published 2007-10-9) - Read more HAIRSPRAY Lots of gloss, body and bounce. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2007-10-9) - Read more BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN M-Net to screen multiple award-winning drama of love and loss revolving around two cowboys. (article published 2007-10-7) - Read more WEATHER MAN M-Net to screen offbeat character piece about a Chicago weatherman. (article published 2007-10-7) - Read more RENT M-Net to screen rousing update of La Bohème. (article published 2007-10-7) - Read more THE QUICK AND THE DEAD M-Net to screen Western paying homage to Clint Eastwood movies. (article published 2007-09-30) - Read more SA DOCUMENTARY FOR COLUMBIA SCREENING Documentary directed by Aryan Kaganof to be screened at Columbia Harlem Festival. (article published 2007-09-28) - Read more DISTURBIA Shia LeBeouf displays a compelling screen presence in teen re-imagining of Alfred Hitchock’s great success. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2007-09-28) - Read more V FOR VENDETTA Stylish futuristic adventure set in a very different Britain to be screened on MNet on September 28. (article published 2007-09-26) - Read more BRAM FISCHER: NEW DIRECTIONS Once-off documentary on M-Net on September 27. (article published 2007-09-26) - Read more NO RESERVATIONS Romantic comedy remake that's warm, sweet and palatable enough to make for a tasty matinee snack. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2007-09-24) - Read more FIXED FRAME FILM FESTIVAL Kwasuka Cutting Edge Theatre’s KwaCinema project invites submissions. (article published 2007-09-24) - Read more MURDER MOST FOUL A Carte Blanche Special that looks at the murder of South African actor Brett Goldin. (article published 2007-09-21) - Read more SUPASTAGE Supastage now to reach a bigger and broader market. (article published 2007-09-20) - Read more OIL ON WATER New feature film exposes truth about one of world’s most alarming secrets! (article published 2007-09-20) - Read more LATE SPRING Subtle and moving examinations of family life directed by Yasujiro Ozu to be screened on September 20. (article published 2007-09-20) - Read more PATH TO 9/11 M-Net to screen unsparing look at the run-up to 9/11. (article published 2007-09-20) - Read more SILKWOOD Meryl Streep stars as nuclear plant worker in film to be screened on M-Net. (article published 2007-09-13) - Read more FILM WRITING COURSE Janet van Eeden host film writing workshop over weekends in Pietermaritzburg. (article published 2007-09-13) - Read more ANNUAL EMMY AWARDS M-Net to screen annual awards on September 17. (article published 2007-09-13) - Read more MUNICH M-Net to screen movie directed by Steven Spielberg. (article published 2007-09-13) - Read more MULTICHOICE VUKA! AWARD WORKSHOPS Workshops run by top industry professionals offer rare insight into film, television and advertising. (article published 2007-09-9) - Read more MIAMI VICE M-Net to screen gritty, grainy crime noir about two Miami vice cops. (article published 2007-08-23) - Read more OCEAN’S TWELVE M-Net to screen breezy crime caper that picks up where “Ocean’s 11” left off. (article published 2007-08-20) - Read more GOOD NIGHT & GOOD LUCK True story of courageous CBS newsman who exposed underhand tactics of a Communist-hating Republican. (article published 2007-08-19) - Read more BROTHERS AND SISTERS M-Net series deals with multi-generational family facing the reality of their lives. (article published 2007-08-19) - Read more BLACK SNAKE MOAN Sweaty and potentially controversial Southern melodrama makes for engaging and intriguing film. (Review by Bily Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2007-08-19) - Read more UPBEAT FESTIVAL Kearsney College goes Upbeat with weekend festival. (article published 2007-08-14) - Read more BROTHERS AND SISTERS Hot new drama series, now on M-Net (article published 2007-08-11) - Read more M-NET EXTENDS EGOLI CONTRACT Producers of evergreen soap renew production agreement for 17th consecutive year. (article published 2007-08-10) - Read more OUT IN AFRICA South African Gay & Lesbian Film Festival to take place at Kismet Hotel in Pietermaritzburg. (article published 2007-08-10) - Read more DIFF AWARDS The Durban International Film Festival recognised top productions at recent event. (article published 2007-08-10) - Read more STANDARD BANK EXTENDS NAF SPONSORSHIP Standard National extends its National Arts Festival sponsorship by three years. (article published 2007-08-10) - Read more MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA Award-winning movie directed by Rob Marshall for M-Net. (article published 2007-08-7) - Read more ROSCAR AWARDS Screening of wildlife, eco-tourism and cultural films. (article published 2007-08-7) - Read more EVITA M-Net to screen glitzy pop opera about Eva Peron on August 11. (article published 2007-08-7) - Read more MUNICH Sunday night premiere on M-Net to feature Steven Spielberg movie. (article published 2007-07-22) - Read more MULTICHOICE VUKA! AWARDS 2007 South African film makers invited to make PSA’s about important issues. (article published 2007-07-22) - Read more “LAST KING” ON DVD “The Last King of Scotland” now out on DVD. (article published 2007-07-22) - Read more MBEKI UNBANNED Kwasuka Cutting Edge Theatre to screen controversial documentary. (article published 2007-07-21) - Read more UPBEAT FESTIVAL The Valley of 1000 Hills is set to explode with rhythm, sound, theatre and fun at Kearsney College festival. (article published 2007-07-19) - Read more POISONS, OR THE WORLD HISTORY OF POISONING Director Karen Shakhnazarov takes audiences on a surreal legend through the ancient art of poisoning. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2007-07-7) - Read more PARIS JE T’AIME We fall in love with Paris and the concept of love itself in 20 six-minute films. (Review by Kate MacIldowie) (article published 2007-07-7) - Read more NANNY MCPHEE Comedy fantasy with Emma Thompson, Colin Firth, Kelly McDonald, Angela Lansbury for M-Net. (article published 2007-07-4) - Read more SECONDHAND LIONS Comedy drama starring Michael Caine and Robert Duvall for M-Net. (article published 2007-07-4) - Read more CONSTANT GARDENER Thriller drama for M-Net starring Ralph Fiennes. (article published 2007-07-4) - Read more BABEL Full sensory experience through web of seemingly disparate narratives in beautifully composed drama. (Review by Kate MacIldowie) (article published 2007-07-4) - Read more LITTLE CHILDREN Todd Field masterfully achieves effective use of power of suggestion in compelling drama. (Review by Kate MacIldowie) (article published 2007-07-1) - Read more CONCERT FOR DIANA M-Net to screen repeat of Princess Diana tribute concert. (article published 2007-07-1) - Read more DIFF DOCUMENTARIES Meaningful documentaries at Durban International Film Festival 2007. (article published 2007-06-20) - Read more AS IT IS IN HEAVEN Uplifting Swedish drama. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2007-06-20) - Read more TCM’S SHORT FILM COMPETITION Prestigious film competition open to entries from Europe, Middle East and Africa for the first time. (article published 2007-06-20) - Read more RUDA LANDMAN TRIBUTE The tribute to Ruda Landman, co-anchor on Carte Blanche and a familiar face to M-Net viewers. (article published 2007-06-20) - Read more JUDGE JOHN DEED Riveting dramatic series featuring Martin Shaw on BBC Prime on DStv. (article published 2007-06-18) - Read more NEW CROWNED HOPE AT DIFF Durban International Film festival presents series which were part of the 250th anniversary celebrations of Mozart’s birth. (article published 2007-06-18) - Read more THE MAKING OF THE LION KING SA Excellent documentary recording the build-up to the opening of “The Lion King” in South Africa. (article published 2007-06-18) - Read more INSPECTOR LYNLEY MYSTERIES Compelling murder mysteries on BBC Prime based on Elizabeth George’s best sellers. (article published 2007-06-18) - Read more WAVESCAPES Wavescapes surf films at Durban International Film Festival. (article published 2007-06-17) - Read more THE BOY INSIDE Powerful documentary about growing up with autism (article published 2007-06-16) - Read more VIDEOVISION SUPPORTS DIFF Videovision Entertainment continues support of the Durban Film Festival. (article published 2007-06-16) - Read more FILMS VIE FOR TOP PRIZES AT DIFF Range of awards to be presented to some of the films on the Durban International Film Festival. (article published 2007-06-16) - Read more BLADES OF GLORY Fun enough bet for anyone wanting to put the mind in neutral. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2007-06-11) - Read more BBC PRIME FOR JUNE New shows for everyone on BBC Prime this Month! (article published 2007-06-11) - Read more CHALO CINEMA 3 - THE ROAD TO FAME Third season of popular series benefits from stronger dramatic content. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2007-06-10) - Read more DURBAN WILD TALK AFRICA Premier international film festival and conference (article published 2007-06-3) - Read more IDOLS AUDITIONS The search is on for South Africa’s next Idol! (article published 2007-06-3) - Read more DURBAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL The 28th Durban International Film Festival to run from June 20 to July 1. (article published 2007-06-3) - Read more TRIBUTE TO DIANA M-Net Channel to pay tribute to the late Princess Diana on her birthday (July 1). (article published 2007-06-1) - Read more 28th DURBAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Themes and focus areas of DIFF 2007 feature the cream of the new crop of productions from Africa. (article published 2007-05-27) - Read more SMILE WINS M-NET EDiT AWARD Chosen from hundreds of submissions, Pietermaritzburg film awarded for overall acting (article published 2007-05-27) - Read more RUDA BIDS FAREWELL Carte Blanche co-anchor to leave television show at end of June. (article published 2007-05-16) - Read more ANANT SINGH HONOURED Durban film producer honoured alongside Malcolm McDowell, QOrianka Kilcher and the legendary Margaret O’Brien (article published 2007-05-15) - Read more “MR. BONES” TAKES INDIA Sequel to hit South African comedy to be partly shot on location in India. (article published 2007-05-13) - Read more THE LONGING OF VERONIKA VOSS Fassbinder’s second to last film for Pietermaritzburg University Film Club. (article published 2007-05-7) - Read more THE NAMESAKE A fine drama of love, family commitment and culture clashes from director Mira Nair. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2007-05-7) - Read more KWAMASHU: STILL MY HOME Documentary by Edmund Mhlongo currently being shot in KwaMashu. (Report by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2007-04-28) - Read more HAPPILY N'EVER AFTER Film gets off to clever and cracking start but sputters and limps towards a predictable and ho-hum finale. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2007-04-28) - Read more BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA Most memorable family film in many a month. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2007-04-28) - Read more MEET THE ROBINSONS New computer-animated offering from the Disney studio.(Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2007-04-24) - Read more “MR. BONES” TAKES INDIA Sequel to hit comedy to be partly shot on location in India. (article published 2007-04-13) - Read more RUDA BIDS FAREWELL Carte Blanche co-anchor decides not to renew her contract. (article published 2007-04-11) - Read more BECAUSE I SAID SO Clichéd Keaton comedy. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2007-04-5) - Read more MR BEAN'S HOLIDAY Rowan Atkinson’s new movie will be better appreciated by kids than adults. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2007-04-5) - Read more AFRICAMAGIC DStv now delivers 24 hours of entertainment every day, all day! (article published 2007-04-3) - Read more FILM ON 2007 NAF United voices of art! Pleasure with a healing purpose for NAF in Grahamstown. (article published 2007-03-27) - Read more IN A LONELY PLACE Pietermaritzburg film club to show Nicholas Ray’s 1950 film. (article published 2007-03-27) - Read more LAUNCH OF KWACINEMA Film initiative launched as part of the restructuring of Kwasuka theatre. (article published 2007-03-25) - Read more DAMNATION Pietermaritzburg film club to screen Bela Tarr's 1988 story of an obsessive lover's scheme to get his rival out of the way. (article published 2007-03-25) - Read more SNAAKS GENOEG & MY WÊRELD It’s Casper in English! (Well, sort of) (article published 2007-03-24) - Read more SNAAKS GENOEG & MY WÊRELD It’s Casper in English! (Well, sort of) (article published 2007-03-23) - Read more SNAAKS GENOEG & MY WÊRELD It’s Casper in English! (Well, sort of) (article published 2007-03-23) - Read more LAUNCH OF KWACINEMA New initiative launched at Kwasuka Theatre. (article published 2007-03-18) - Read more HOLLYWOODLAND Director Allen Coulter’s two-hour drama is handsome and remains captivating. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2007-03-18) - Read more THE OPERA Helge Janssen’s documentary accepted for screening at the 17th Africa/Asian Film Festival. (article published 2007-03-13) - Read more BACK TO GAYA Impressively animated film disappoints with a distinct lack of humour. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2007-03-11) - Read more VIRIDIANA University Film Club in Pietermaritzburg to show Luis Bunuel film. (article published 2007-03-7) - Read more BUNNY CHOW Hilarious home-grown comedy to open on general circuit in South Africa on March 9. (article published 2007-03-4) - Read more THE BIRDS University Film Club back in action with Alfred Hitchcock classic. (article published 2007-03-4) - Read more NUMETRO DVD’S SALE Sale of popular family DVD’s available from March 16. (article published 2007-02-24) - Read more HISTORY CHANNEL PROJECT Television Channel seeks to bring South African history alive through photographic project. (article published 2007-02-24) - Read more THE SAFTA AWARDS National Film and Video Foundation call for entries for The SAFTA 2007 close on April 30 (article published 2007-02-24) - Read more THE SMOKING ROOM BBC Prime on DStv hosts Series 1 of fascinating series with top-notch cast. (article published 2007-02-22) - Read more SILENT WITNESS BBC Prime to host Series 9 of gripping forensic pathology series. (article published 2007-02-22) - Read more STARS IN THEIR EYES BBC Prime to host show of stunning soundalikes and transformations. (article published 2007-02-22) - Read more JANE DOE: THE HARDER THEY FALL Series on Hallmark deals with a football mum and undercover agent. (article published 2007-02-22) - Read more TRUDEAU Captivating story of one of the most enigmatic and respected Prime Ministers in Canadian history on Hallmark. (article published 2007-02-22) - Read more BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE Hallmark series offers exciting look at New York’s fast-paced and cutthroat modelling world. (article published 2007-02-22) - Read more TWO TWISTED Fourteen part half-hour drama series on Hallmark. (article published 2007-02-22) - Read more EPIC MOVIE Feeble attempts to wring humour out of satire. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2007-02-18) - Read more DREAMGIRLS Hot film of the moment is handsome and glossy big-screen treatment of 1981 Broadway musical. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2007-02-18) - Read more THE LEGEND RETURNS Robin Hood series available on DVD from March. (article published 2007-02-18) - Read more EVERYONE'S HERO Well-intentioned new animated film but clichéd and unremarkable. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2007-02-5) - Read more SPOOKS Explosive and critically acclaimed series blasts its way onto DStv’s Hallmark Channel. (article published 2007-02-5) - Read more DALZIEL & PASCOE Popular series offers two-part special on BBC Prime. (article published 2007-02-5) - Read more THE PRESTIGE Hocus pocus focus of rival magicians in Victorian London. Review by Billy Suter (courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2007-02-5) - Read more STRICTLY COME DANCING Celebrities pair up with professional dancers in popular UK TV show on BBC Prime. (article published 2007-02-5) - Read more POST MORTEM 2010 Short film for KZNSA by renowned Cape Town based photographer Dale Yudelman. (article published 2007-01-28) - Read more HEROES AGAINST CRIME M-Net special introduces group of extraordinary people who have done heroic deeds to combat crime. (article published 2007-01-26) - Read more FLUSHED AWAY Treat the kids and you'll also be treating yourself with this one. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2007-01-21) - Read more GOLDEN GLOBE NOMINATIONS Leo up for two awards. (report by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2007-01-10) - Read more PLANET EARTH BBC’s epic Planet Earth comes to South Africa (article published 2007-01-1) - Read more EGOLI & BINNELANDERS Double dose of daily drama on M-Net (article published 2007-01-1) - Read more HAPPY NEW YEAR! All the best to artSMart regular readers and visitors for 2007! (article published 2006-12-31) - Read more KWAMASHU WRITING WORKSHOP “Beat The Drum” strikes a chord In Kwa Mashu. (article published 2006-12-25) - Read more AKIN OMOTOSO Akin Omotoso's high aspirations score him a Standard Bank Young Artist Award for Literature. (article published 2006-12-25) - Read more HAPPY CHRISTMAS! The artSMart team wishes all readers and advertisers a happy Christmas. (article published 2006-12-25) - Read more BILLY SUTER’S CHOICE Prime picks for happy holidays. (Courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2006-12-23) - Read more 2007 GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS M-Net to host annual awards ceremony on January 16 at 20h30. (article published 2006-12-23) - Read more CRUMBS Wacky comedy on M-Net about a disjointed family. (article published 2006-12-18) - Read more MERRY CHRISTMAS (JOYEUX NOËL) All quiet on the Western Front. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2006-12-18) - Read more DIFF TO TEHRAN Durban International Film Festival co-presented first South African film festival in Tehran. (article published 2006-12-18) - Read more CHANNEL O Three new shows to be launched in January. (article published 2006-12-18) - Read more GRIZZLY MAN Journey into a twisted soul. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2006-12-18) - Read more YOUNG ARTIST AWARDS FOR 2007 Standard Bank recipients of annual award include Bronwen Forbay. (article published 2006-12-15) - Read more BUSINESS DAY/BASA AWARDS 2006 Business sponsors of the arts invited to enter awards for innovative and effective sponsorship. (article published 2006-12-15) - Read more OPEN SEASON More forest folk fare. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2006-12-13) - Read more CASINO ROYALE Bond gets real again as Daniel Craig takes over the character. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2006-12-13) - Read more RIGHT EYE SHORT FILM FESTIVAL Filmmaker South Africa invites submissions for short films. (article published 2006-12-4) - Read more I CARE FOR VUKA Durban based non-profit charity organisation enters submission to Vuka! Awards. (article published 2006-12-3) - Read more KAFF 2006 The Third Annual Kwa Mashu African Film Festival. (article published 2006-12-2) - Read more FRIENDS WITH MONEY Money, moans and middle age and Jennifer Aniston in one of her best big-screen performances to date. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2006-11-23) - Read more SANTA VS THE SNOWMAN First animated Yuletide movie commissioned in the Imax format. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2006-11-23) - Read more IMAGINE ME AND YOU Sweet, candyflossy, warm and cuddly romantic comedy with a slight twist. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2006-11-19) - Read more THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Meryl Streep is superb, as always, as hell on high heels - also starring Anne Hathaway and Stanley Tucci. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2006-11-19) - Read more DIFF DATES Durban International Film Festival announces dates for 28th edition (article published 2006-11-15) - Read more PARKIE’S BACK Michael Parkinson’s popular chat show back on MNet. (article published 2006-10-16) - Read more PLATOON Tom Berenger and Charlie Sheen appear in Action X drama (article published 2006-10-16) - Read more MNET 20TH BIRTHDAY 20 Years of Magic – and still growing! (article published 2006-10-16) - Read more EDITORIAL ON HOLD FOR A WHILE artSMart editor out of action for a while. (article published 2006-10-8) - Read more CLICK Uneasy marriage of screwball comedy and sentimental fantasy. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2006-10-1) - Read more SARAFINA! ON DVD Sarafina! The Movie to be released on DVD. (article published 2006-09-25) - Read more VUKA AWARDS DEADLINE EXTENDED MultiChoice VUKA! deadline entries for competition will now close on October 14. (article published 2006-09-23) - Read more SHIELD Detective Vic Mackey returns with his elite Strike Team for a sixth season. (article published 2006-09-18) - Read more M-NET’S 20TH BIRTHDAY Celebrate M-Net’s 20th Birthday with Magic Plus! (article published 2006-09-18) - Read more THE ANT BULLY Fun animated romp in which a bullying boy is cut down to size - literally and figuratively - by a colony of harassed ants. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2006-09-18) - Read more CONFETTI Zany new British comedy deals with competition for the most outrageous and tacky wedding. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2006-09-11) - Read more STROSZEK Classic movie from profoundly idiosyncratic film-maker Werner Herzog. (article published 2006-09-7) - Read more READ MY LIPS Pietermaritzburg University Film Club presents original and involving French thriller. (article published 2006-09-7) - Read more CONFESSIONS OF A GAMBLER Film currently shooting on location tells the story of pious Muslim woman who confronts community prejudices. (article published 2006-09-3) - Read more ACTION WEDNESDAYS Action X Channel offers strong attractions on Wednesdays. (article published 2006-09-3) - Read more BADLANDS Pietermaritzburg University Film Club to present Terrence Malick’s 1974 classic. (article published 2006-08-25) - Read more THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW Unpredictable hour of comedy from Ellen deGeneres. (article published 2006-08-25) - Read more JUNEBUG One of South Africa's most famous exports in "Junebug". (article published 2006-08-25) - Read more UGETSU MONOGATORI Kenji Mizoguchi's 1953 film to be presented at Pietermaritzburg Film Club on August 24. (article published 2006-08-22) - Read more FILM COALITION New film industry coalition to engage government and broadcasters. (article published 2006-08-22) - Read more LADY IN THE WATER Latest film from talented, Indian-born writer-director M Night Shyamalan washes in on the crest of controversy. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2006-08-22) - Read more SHACKLETON'S ANTARCTIC ADVENTURE Amazing survival story at IMAX Theatre Gateway. (article published 2006-08-20) - Read more JUST MY LUCK Lindsay Lohan and Chris Pine in the light and predictable take on Murphy's Law. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2006-08-20) - Read more CHANNEL O AWARDS Nominees for the Channel O Awards announced! (article published 2006-08-15) - Read more M-NET SERIES HIGHLIGHTS M-Net Series boasts exclusive material never before seen on South African television. (article published 2006-08-15) - Read more THANK YOU VERY MUCH Durban writer-performer Clinton Marius is back with a new, off-the-wall stage comedy. (article published 2006-08-15) - Read more WAH-WAH Review of Richard E Grant’s directing debut by Margaret von Klemperer (courtesy of The Witness) (article published 2006-08-13) - Read more MON ONCLE Pietermaritzburg-based University Film Club to show Jacques Tati’s 1958 “Mon Oncle” (article published 2006-08-13) - Read more DEKALOG/THE DECALOGUE Pietermaritzburg University Film Club to show one episode of work by Krysztof Kieslowski. (article published 2006-08-13) - Read more LAUGH OUT LOUD The Sucker Squad is back on M-Net! (article published 2006-08-8) - Read more BUNNY CHOW John Barker’s film selected for Toronto International Film Festival. (article published 2006-08-5) - Read more CHANNEL O AWARDS Channel O African Music Video Awards back with a bang on October 14! (article published 2006-08-1) - Read more MARCH OF THE PENGUINS Academy Award winning documentary feature released on DVD. (article published 2006-08-1) - Read more PAPER CLIPS Hit documentary charts unusual approach adopted by a US high school to quantify the Holocaust. (article published 2006-08-1) - Read more REVELATIONS Mini-series on ActionX on DStv starts on August 16. (article published 2006-07-29) - Read more DSTV WINS AT PROMAX DStv scoops honours at 2006 Promax Awards. (article published 2006-07-24) - Read more CARS New animated treat for the whole family, offers fun in the fast lane and teaches the value of the slow road. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2006-07-23) - Read more “YESTERDAY” RECEIVES EMMY NOMINATION Groundbreaking isiZulu feature film receives South Africa’s first-ever Emmy Nomination. (article published 2006-07-23) - Read more MULTICHOICE VUKA! AWARDS Commercials that enrich lives honoured by MultiChoice campaign. (article published 2006-07-23) - Read more LUCKY DUBE SA reggae star featured on Channel O. (article published 2006-07-21) - Read more M-NET SERIES “Extreme Makeover: Home Improvement”, “Charmed” and “Sopranos” to start on M-Net. (article published 2006-07-17) - Read more OIL ON WATER Tidal Wave Productions first short feature film to be shot exclusively in Kwa-Zulu Natal. (article published 2006-07-17) - Read more TAKE THE LEAD Strikingly edited dance sequences in rags-to-riches stories. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2006-07-17) - Read more DIFF WINNERS Winners of Durban International Film Festival 2006. (article published 2006-07-17) - Read more JOZI-H Hard-hitting medical drama series first of its kind to come out of South Africa. (article published 2006-07-17) - Read more OVER THE HEDGE Entertaining romp featuring a fine line-up of voice talent and some exemplary computer-animation. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2006-07-17) - Read more M-NET MOVIES “Comfort of Strangers” and “Ties that Bind” on M-Net line-up. (article published 2006-07-15) - Read more SAFTA DEADLINE EXTENDED South African Film and Television Awards, (SAFTA) deadline for entries extended to July 14. (article published 2006-07-7) - Read more WAH-WAH Richard E Grant’s directorial debut produces a film that is delicious and plausible and heart-rendingly tender. (Review by Andrew Verster) (article published 2006-07-3) - Read more THE WAH-WAH DIARIES Realising a dream through nightmares. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2006-07-2) - Read more SARAFINA! IN TOP TEN Vibrant musical motion picture notches up record attendances. (article published 2006-06-24) - Read more FILM FUNDRAISER Movie to raise funds for Minette de Klerk Dance Academy. (article published 2006-06-23) - Read more YOUNG CREATIVES’ FILM COMPETITION Cannes Lions 2006 launches Film category. (article published 2006-06-17) - Read more USTAD WAJAHAT KHAN Indian classical music maestro to perform at Durban International Film Festival. (article published 2006-06-12) - Read more YOUNG BA KUBA High energy band from Democratic Republic of Congo at BAT Centre’s Refugee Day. (article published 2006-06-12) - Read more DIRECTORS AT DIFF WORKSHOPS Durban International Film Festival offers free seminars, workshops and panel discussions. (article published 2006-06-11) - Read more MARATHON Action in Autism screen must see film on autism at Durban International Film Festival. (article published 2006-06-11) - Read more IRANIAN CINEMA AT DIFF Durban International Film Festival to present six Iranian films and three Iranian directors. (article published 2006-06-11) - Read more “YESTERDAY” RECEIVES PEABODY South Africa’s foremost filmmaking team presented with the “Pulitzer Prize” of Broadcasting. (article published 2006-06-11) - Read more WAVESCAPES SURF FILM FESTIVAL Durban International Film Festival offers a first in a feast of the latest and hottest surfing movies. (article published 2006-06-11) - Read more X-MEN 3: THE LAST STAND Completion of popular movie trilogy introduces new mutant characters. (Review by Billy Suter courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2006-06-8) - Read more DURBAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Centre for Creative Arts offers cinematic feast for Durban. (article published 2006-06-8) - Read more GHOST WHISPERER Movie on Go! Channel explores the spiritual side of life and death. (article published 2006-06-8) - Read more BEACHES Keep the tissues handy for this weepy melodrama starring Bette Midler on M-Net. (article published 2006-06-2) - Read more ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS Star-studded cast appear in quirky adaptation of Lewis Carroll classic on Hallmark. (article published 2006-06-2) - Read more WILD TALK AFRICA 2006 Four-day festival and conference and its host town of Durban adjusted a resounding success. (article published 2006-05-24) - Read more LIVES OF THE SAINTS Sophia Loren stars in movie on Hallmark. (article published 2006-05-21) - Read more GHOST SQUAD Hallmark offers series focusing on the unofficial body that polices the police. (article published 2006-05-21) - Read more MAGIC OF ORDINARY DAYS Hallmark on DStv to screen story of Colorado minister’s daughter forced into a marriage of convenience. (article published 2006-05-21) - Read more JANE DOE: VANISHING ACT Intricate web of deceit, betrayal, and murder for Hallmark movie. (article published 2006-05-21) - Read more CHALO CINEMA EXTRA SHOW Sold-out Playhouse Company Bollywood extravaganza production puts in extra performance. (article published 2006-05-16) - Read more 27TH EDITION OF DIFF Centre for Creative Arts presents 27th Durban International Film Festival. (article published 2006-05-13) - Read more LES ENFANTS DU PARADIS Pietermaritzburg University Film Club to screen Marcel Carne's 1945 film. (article published 2006-05-11) - Read more HIROSHIMA MON AMOUR Alain Resnais' boldly experimental feature-film debut for Pietermaritzburg University Film Club. (article published 2006-05-11) - Read more MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 3 Thrills with agent Hunt. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2006-05-9) - Read more WILD AT HEART Fascinating story of English family who move to set up game reserve for Hallmark. (article published 2006-05-9) - Read more THE WILD Disney's latest computer-animated romp is a copycat comic caper owing much to last year's big hit, Madagascar. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2006-05-8) - Read more HENRY FOOL Pietermaritzburg University Film Club to screening Hal Hartley's 1997 film. (article published 2006-05-8) - Read more EDISON Convoluted and clichéd. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2006-05-3) - Read more CHANNEL O Celebration of Africa’s contribution to music, film, theatre and literature in preparation for Africa Day. (article published 2006-05-2) - Read more BITTER TEARS OF PETRA VON KANT Pietermaritzburg University Film Club to screen Ranier Fassbinder's 1972 film. (article published 2006-05-2) - Read more TSHA TSHA RETURNS SABC1 drama series returns for new season on May 5. (article published 2006-05-2) - Read more ACT CALL FOR INFORMATION ACT compiles list of formal and informal academic institutions offering training in arts, culture and heritage. (article published 2006-05-2) - Read more PRIVATE LIVES Six part series on DStv History channel boldly goes where no zoom lens has gone before. (article published 2006-04-29) - Read more I SHOULDN’T BE ALIVE Ground-breaking new television series on Discovery Channel deals with the struggle for survival. (article published 2006-04-29) - Read more KEEPING MUM Niall Johnson's quirky, dark comedy. (Review by Billy Suter) (article published 2006-04-25) - Read more HOSTEL Sex, sickos and sadism (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2006-04-25) - Read more DUCK SOUP Pietermaritzburg University Club to screen Leo McCarey's 1933 Marx Brothers comedy. (article published 2006-04-25) - Read more LUCKY WINS AGAIN Short film taking international film festival circuit by storm. (article published 2006-04-24) - Read more AWARD FOR SA FILM Dollars and White Pipes wins International Award. (article published 2006-04-24) - Read more 50 BEST CHICK FLICKS Brat packers Molly Ringwald and Ally Sheedy reunite to host E! special on DStv. (article published 2006-04-24) - Read more ROYAL BIOGRAPHIES History Channel on DStv to present biographies of British and Monaco Royals. (article published 2006-04-21) - Read more THRESHOLD First and exclusive new series to actionX on channel 6 on DStv. (article published 2006-04-17) - Read more FBI CELEBRITY FILES Well-known stars put at the mercury of powerful investigative organisation in America. (article published 2006-04-17) - Read more MOOLAADE Pietermaritzburg-based University Film Club to show Ousmane Sembene’s film tackling female genital mutilation. (article published 2006-04-15) - Read more CONTE D'ETE/A SUMMER'S TALE Pietermaritzburg screening of Eric Rohmer’s film shows gentle humour and subtle insights into character and feeling. (article published 2006-04-15) - Read more PEABODY FOR YESTERDAY “Yesterday” wins prestigious Peabody Award. (article published 2006-04-13) - Read more AFRICAN FILM SUMMIT African film practitioners to chart future of cinema and audiovisual industry on the continent. (article published 2006-04-10) - Read more TCM IN APRIL TCM joins forces with UNICEF to present “The Bigger Picture”. (article published 2006-04-9) - Read more AWARD FOR SA FILM “Dollars and White Pipes” wins International Award. (article published 2006-04-9) - Read more STUDIO 53 Line-up on April 12 on M-Net includes Ghanaian music personalities, Kenya furniture and ballet in the township. (article published 2006-04-9) - Read more ZERO TOLERANCE Action-packed local drama in the third season of SABC 2’s popular police series. (article published 2006-04-6) - Read more WILD AT HEART Hallmark on DStv presents story of English family who move to the South African bush to set up a game reserve. (article published 2006-04-4) - Read more EDIT ONLINE FILM FESTIVAL M-Net Searches for New TV Talent on New Platforms (article published 2006-04-4) - Read more THE MELTDOWN Kiss your ice goodbye. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2006-04-4) - Read more NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE TEST SABC 2 Challenges South Africa in biggest television quiz. (article published 2006-03-31) - Read more TRANSAMERICA Felicity Huffman turns in superb performance as an introvert transsexual bonding with a teenage son. (article published 2006-03-30) - Read more STRANGERS Children from Kwa Mashu and Port Elizabeth make “Strangers” to compete in Italy. (article published 2006-03-25) - Read more SHANGHAI TRIAD Pietermaritzburg University Film Club to show Zhang Yimou's 1994 movie. (article published 2006-03-20) - Read more MILLION DOLLAR BABY M-Net features Clint Eastwood’s acclaimed Oscar-winning movie deals about an ageing trainer. (article published 2006-03-20) - Read more VERA DRAKE Low-key true-life drama set in England in the 1950s about a backstreet abortionist for M-Net. (article published 2006-03-20) - Read more THE TERMINAL Drama romance starring Tom Hanks and Catherine Zeta-Jones for M-Net. (article published 2006-03-20) - Read more GIANT STEPS Milan Festival of African, Asian & Latin American Cinema selects SA production for documentary competition. (article published 2006-03-20) - Read more NAF FILM FESTIVAL Film programme on National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. (article published 2006-03-20) - Read more SOME CAME RUNNING TCM on DStv to show classic movie with Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Shirley MacLaine. (article published 2006-03-19) - Read more MYSTERIES OF EGYPT Magnificent film at IMAX explores the birth of one of the world’s fist civilisations. (article published 2006-03-19) - Read more THANK YOU VERY MUCH POSTPONED Clinton Marius multi-media satire on Hollywood award ceremonies postponed until later in the year. (article published 2006-03-19) - Read more PERSONA Pietermaritzburg University Film Club to show Ingmar Bergman's 1966 film. (article published 2006-03-13) - Read more BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN Back at the ranch. . . (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2006-03-13) - Read more SHAKESPEARE ON HALLMARK Feast of adaptations of "honey-tongued" William Shakespeare’s plays revisited on Hallmark. (article published 2006-03-12) - Read more THANK YOU VERY MUCH Clinton Marius appears in new multi-media satire on Hollywood award ceremonies. (article published 2006-03-9) - Read more MCCABE & MRS MILLER Pietermaritzburg-based University Film Club to show Robert Altman's 1971 film on March 9. (article published 2006-03-6) - Read more BREAKFAST ON PLUTO Cinema Nouveau hosting movie worth seeing for Cillian Murphy appearing as transvestite Kitten. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2006-03-4) - Read more MARCH OF THE PENGUINS Cinema Nouveau showing enchanting and fascinating film by Frenchman Luc Jacquet. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2006-03-4) - Read more 78TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS M-Net to host The Oscars on March 6. (article published 2006-02-28) - Read more ZERO TOLERANCE SABC 2 presenting hard-hitting films based on Emmy Award nominated local series. (article published 2006-02-20) - Read more EXPLORING CONSCIOUSNESS The Exploring Consciousness Film Festival takes place in Pietermaritzburg at the Tatham. (article published 2006-02-20) - Read more IBOKI Live installation by Peter van Heerden at the KZNSA deals with executions. (article published 2006-02-20) - Read more PARADISE NOW’ Oscar nomination brings Palestinian movie back to Durban. (article published 2006-02-20) - Read more PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Director Joe Wright's elegant and accessible new screen version of Jane Austen's classic novel. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2006-02-19) - Read more TIDAL WAVE COMMERCIAL Tidal Wave and Yamaha bolster the future of HIV/Aids orphans. (article published 2006-02-19) - Read more SKY HIGH Kurt Russell and Kelly Preston as superhero parents in fresh and funny family film now showing locally. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2006-02-19) - Read more ACADEMY AWARD FILMS AT GATEWAY Gateway Theatre of Shopping is screening series of Academy Award-nominated films. (article published 2006-02-17) - Read more WILD TALK AFRICA First international wildlife film festival for South Africa in April. (article published 2006-02-14) - Read more BRITISH ACADEMY FILM AWARDS 2006 BBC Prime to host one of the film calendar’s premiere events on February 19. (article published 2006-02-8) - Read more NORTH COUNTRY Charlize Theron in compelling film for which she has been nominated for an Oscar, a Bafta and a Golden Globe. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of the Mercury) (article published 2006-02-8) - Read more 28 DAYS OF OSCAR ON TCM Film buffs can look forward to 28 days of Oscar on TCM (Channel 09 on DStv). (article published 2006-02-7) - Read more ENCOUNTERS Call for entries to South African International Documentary Festival 2006. (article published 2006-02-7) - Read more LAWS OF ATTRACTION Pierce Brosnan and Julianne Moore appear in comedy romance on M-Net on February 23. (article published 2006-02-7) - Read more INNIBOS FILM FESTIVAL Annual InniBos Lowveld National Arts Festival in Nelspruit to include International Short Film Festival. (article published 2006-02-7) - Read more GRAMMY AWARDS 48th Annual Grammy Awards on Channel O (article published 2006-02-5) - Read more PRIME PEOPLE Two-part documentary on BBC Prime on DStv examines the presidency of Richard Nixon. (article published 2006-02-5) - Read more STAR PORTRAITS Well-known personalities have their portraits painted by professional artists in BBC Prime programme. (article published 2006-02-5) - Read more BORN AND BRED Gentle family drama returns to BBC Prime on DStv. (article published 2006-02-5) - Read more ACTION X Psycho and Jaws Movie festivals on M-Net channel. (article published 2006-01-24) - Read more DESTINATION MUSIC BBC World on DStv features 13-part programme on music festivals. (article published 2006-01-19) - Read more NIP/TUCK III Critically acclaimed new drama series of recent times back on M-Net for third season. (article published 2006-01-19) - Read more PRISON BREAK Captivating new series on M-Net. (article published 2006-01-19) - Read more HOUSE OF SAND AND FOG Engrossing drama starring Ben Kingsley on M-Net on January 16. (article published 2006-01-8) - Read more BREAKIN’ ALL THE RULES Comedy drama romance with Jamie Foxx on January 16 on M-Net. (article published 2006-01-8) - Read more ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS 63rd annual event screened on M-Net promises dazzling salute to favorite movies and television programmes. (article published 2006-01-8) - Read more SIGNIFICANT OTHERS First and exclusive to M-Net Series January 26 at 20h30. (article published 2006-01-5) - Read more GOLDEN GLOBE HOSTS Top performers confirmed to present at Golden Globe Awards Ceremony. (article published 2006-01-5) - Read more THE LAW FIRM Eight-episode alternative drama series starting on MNet on January 13. (article published 2005-12-31) - Read more THE LAW FIRM Boomerang Channel 81 on DStv presents new show (article published 2005-12-31) - Read more HEATHCLIFF AND MARMADUKE Boomerang Channel 81 on DStv presents new show (article published 2005-12-31) - Read more CURSE OF THE WERE-RABBIT Nick Park returns with his first feature-length film. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2005-12-31) - Read more HAPPY NEW YEAR! Wishing all readers the very best for 2006! (article published 2005-12-31) - Read more THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA Spectacular entertainment as CS Lewis's classic tale of good-versus-evil hits the big screen. Rating: 9/10. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2005-12-28) - Read more ALIVE IN JO BURG Short film now available for viewing online. (article published 2005-12-25) - Read more CALLAS FOREVER Fascinating look at diva Maria Callas on M-Net on January 9. (article published 2005-12-25) - Read more ETERNAL EGYPT Fascinating hour-long series starts on DStv’s History Channel on December 27. (article published 2005-12-25) - Read more HAPPY CHRISTMAS All the best for Christmas and the festive season. (article published 2005-12-24) - Read more 48TH GRAMMY AWARDS NOMINATIONS Mariah Carey, John Legend and Kanye West lead nominations with eight awards. (article published 2005-12-23) - Read more CARVER COLLEGE New media college opens in Durban, 2006 (article published 2005-12-23) - Read more SMS SUGAR MAN Aryan Kaganof to direct world’s first cell phone filmed feature film. (article published 2005-12-19) - Read more MOST AMAZING SHOW FOR SABC 2 Corne and Twakkie make their much anticipated television debut on SABC 2. (article published 2005-12-19) - Read more MARIETTE HEENOP ON TV Durban-based vocalist to appear on Steve Hofmeyr's TV show. (article published 2005-12-16) - Read more HOT BIRD FOR BBC WORLD BBC World recognised for excellence in news at the HOT BIRD™ TV Awards 2005.12.16 (article published 2005-12-16) - Read more KING KONG Spectacularly rewarding romp and one of the year's best films. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2005-12-16) - Read more PARKIE ON DECEMBER 16 AND 25 Michael Parkinson joined by top range of stars on M-Net. (article published 2005-12-12) - Read more MT GRACE The ultimate stress-free zone, sheltering in the Magaliesburg Mountains. (Report by Caroline Smart) (article published 2005-12-9) - Read more THE LEGEND OF ZORRO He’s back - in black! He's the caped crusader and he's not so great this time around. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2005-12-9) - Read more INNOCENT VOICES Haunting, harrowing drama centred on the horrors of civil war, seen through a child’s eyes. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2005-12-9) - Read more SCREENWRITERS WORKSHOP Weekend workshop for screenwriters at the SABC Durban on December 10 & 11. (article published 2005-12-6) - Read more CAPE TOWN FESTIVAL 2006 A cultural expression of the people of Cape Town taking place in March. (article published 2005-12-6) - Read more KWA MASHU AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL Film festival at Ekhaya Multi Arts Centre includes screenwriting workshop and theatre festival. (article published 2005-12-5) - Read more M-NET AND WARNER BROS M-Net clinches multi-year deal with Warner Bros. International Television. (article published 2005-12-5) - Read more HOW TO BE A PRINCE BBC Prime on DStv to screen two-part documentary on Prince William. (article published 2005-12-4) - Read more TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH Hallmark Channel on DStv to screen adaptation of Golding’s sea trilogy. (article published 2005-12-4) - Read more ROLLING STONES AT THE MAX Rock on! (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2005-11-30) - Read more CHICKEN LITTLE Fowl in a flap featuring the voice talents of Zach Braff, Joan Cusack and Steve Zahn. (Review by Billy Suter) (article published 2005-11-20) - Read more PIONEERING KNOWN GODS First local television drama on broadband through M-Net’s electronic content delivery. (article published 2005-11-20) - Read more FAITH’S CORNER Movie from team of Oscar-nominated “Yesterday” now released. (article published 2005-11-20) - Read more DSTV HOME CHANNEL Favourites return for special festive season on The Home Channel. (article published 2005-11-20) - Read more SOUTH AFRICA HOUSE CINEMA New £95,000 state-of-the-art cinema at South Africa House in London. (article published 2005-11-20) - Read more BUSINESS DAY/BASA AWARDS Business and arts partnerships under the spotlight. (article published 2005-11-14) - Read more DIFF INVITES ENTRIES Durban International Film Festival announces dates for 27th edition. (article published 2005-11-14) - Read more DOWNFALL Superbly acted, mesmerising, often harrowing, drama. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2005-11-13) - Read more THE KINGDOM FILM FESTIVAL Fourth year of festival to include three extra venues. (article published 2005-11-11) - Read more MUSINGS OF A MEANDERING MIND #2 Bev Pulé muses on “Mixed Doubles” – moving from the Topic of Tennis to the Peculiarities of the Paparazzi. (article published 2005-11-7) - Read more DURBAN SUMMER SEASON 2005/6 Much entertainment on offer during the holiday season. (article published 2005-11-4) - Read more BEV PULÉ New contributor for artSMart offers Musings of a Meandering Mind. (article published 2005-11-3) - Read more MICHAEL BUBLÉ M-Net Channel Music to screen performer’s incredible stage razzmatazz. (article published 2005-11-3) - Read more AUTHORS Series on History Channel on DStv from November 7 to 11. (article published 2005-11-3) - Read more HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS One of the year's best. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2005-11-1) - Read more L'AVVENTURA Pietermaritzburg University Film Club to screen 1960 movie directed by Michelangelo Antonioni. (article published 2005-11-1) - Read more GRUMPY OLD WOMEN BBC Prime programme on DStv features female personalities venting their spleen. (article published 2005-10-28) - Read more GOOD NIGHT. AND, GOOD LUCK Videovision acquires George Clooney film. (article published 2005-10-28) - Read more FILM & TV AWARDS South African Film and Television Awards to be launched on November 4. (article published 2005-10-28) - Read more DSTV PVR Media introduced to fascinating new technology at launch in Magaliesburg. (Report by Caroline Smart) (article published 2005-10-24) - Read more REPORT FROM IDC Growing jobs in the SA film industry. (article published 2005-10-24) - Read more CAPE TOWN WORLD CINEMA FESTIVAL SITHENGI 2005 offers the pick of major African film Industry and media events! (article published 2005-10-20) - Read more FLOG IT! BBC Prime programme on DStv where public is invited to make money out of antiques at auction. (article published 2005-10-19) - Read more 20TH CENTURY GREAT ROMANCES BBC Prime on DStv offers new romance biography slot. (article published 2005-10-19) - Read more INSPECTOR LYNLEY MYSTERIES BBC Prime series on DStv based on the best-selling stories by Elizabeth George. (article published 2005-10-19) - Read more NO GOING BACK Documentary on BBC Prime on DStv sees a married couple escape for “A Year in France”. (article published 2005-10-19) - Read more THE SMOKING ROOM Comedy on BBC Prime on DStv. (article published 2005-10-19) - Read more PLEDGE FOR WORLD AIDS DAY Khomanani invites the public to make a pledge on December 1 for “A nation caring together”. (article published 2005-10-17) - Read more GAAV/THE COW Pietermaritzburg-based University Film Club to show Daryush Merju'i's 1968 film. (article published 2005-10-17) - Read more NLDTF CALL FOR APPLICATIONS National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund invites applications for Arts, Culture & National Heritage. (article published 2005-10-17) - Read more NEXT OF KIN Penelope Keith and William Gaunt star as reluctant grandparents in BBC Prime comedy on DStv. (article published 2005-10-11) - Read more TWEESTRYD kykNET's own gameshow a double dose of fun on Afrikaans DStv channel ! (article published 2005-10-11) - Read more BBC PRIME BBC Prime on DStv continues into October with a wealth of documentaries, drama and entertainment programmes. (article published 2005-10-8) - Read more WEEKEND PREMIERS ON M-NET Second hand Lions” and “Something Gotta Give: from M-Net on October 8 and 9. (article published 2005-10-8) - Read more MEET ME IN ST LOUIS Pietermaritzburg Film Club to show Vincente Minnelli's 1944 stylish musical "valentine to the good old days”. (article published 2005-10-8) - Read more WHALES National Wildlife Federation¡¦s movie offers the closest you¡¦ll ever get to whales. (Review by Pauline Dalais) (article published 2005-09-30) - Read more BOY CALLED TWIST Tim Greene’s dream comes true on September 30. (article published 2005-09-26) - Read more DUOLUO TIANSHI/FALLEN ANGELS PMB University Film Club to present one of Wong Kar-Wai's most inventive and stylish earlier works. (article published 2005-09-24) - Read more WHALES IMAX at Gateway presents newest large-format film from the National Wildlife Federation. (article published 2005-09-24) - Read more KO VDO First Durban Video Festival is brought to Durban by PULSE. (article published 2005-09-23) - Read more BLIND JUSTICE Hallmark channel on DStv presents series about blind detective. (article published 2005-09-22) - Read more INSPECTOR LYNLEY MYSTERIES BBC Prime presents contemporary murder mystery series based on best-selling stories by Elizabeth George. (article published 2005-09-22) - Read more I KNEW JOHN LENNON BBC Prime programme on DStv celebrates the private man who is not widely known. (article published 2005-09-22) - Read more I KNEW JOHN LENNON BBC Prime programme on DStv celebrates the private man who is not widely known. (article published 2005-09-22) - Read more MEERKAT MANOR Animal Planet on DStv presents soap opera with a difference. (article published 2005-09-22) - Read more MIDSOMER MURDERS Hallmark channel on DStv presents engaging mystery series. (article published 2005-09-22) - Read more KAROO BOY Videovision Entertainment acquires film rights to Sunday Times Literary Award runner-up. (article published 2005-09-21) - Read more HEALING POWER OF NATURE SABC3 to screen the exceptional story of a streetkid who saved his life through surfing. (article published 2005-09-20) - Read more CSI V Popular crime drama Crime Scene Investigation franchise back on M-Net for its fifth season. (article published 2005-09-11) - Read more KNOWN GODS Murder and intrigue in M-Net’s new drama series commencing September 15. (article published 2005-09-9) - Read more NFVF FUNDING CONSTRAINTS No more funding currently available from National Film and Video Foundation. (article published 2005-09-8) - Read more TSOTSI South Africa submits its foreign language film to the Oscars. (article published 2005-09-5) - Read more EYE FOR AN EYE “Eye for an Eye” premieres on the Reality TV (channel 41 on DStv) in September. (article published 2005-09-5) - Read more OIL ON WATER Tidal Wave Productions announces the making of Oil on Water (article published 2005-09-5) - Read more THE JACKET Intriguing if complex, cluttered and sometimes too clever-clever film. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2005-09-5) - Read more A LOT LIKE LOVE Humdrum romance about a couple who meet at constant intervals over seven years and don't realise they are soulmates. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2005-09-2) - Read more CINDERELLA MAN True story of boxer James J Braddock to hit the big screen. (article published 2005-09-2) - Read more HANNAH AND HER SISTERS Pietermaritzburg University Film Club to show Woody Allen's 1986 film on September 8. (article published 2005-09-2) - Read more VIAGGIO IN ITALIA PMB University Film Club showing Roberto Rossellini 1953 film on September 1. (article published 2005-08-30) - Read more THE FLYER Final film in M-Net Original Movies series, DV8 Feature. (article published 2005-08-28) - Read more VIDEOVISION ENTERTAINMENT FILMS Durban-based company acquires prestigious ahead of international film festival presentations. (article published 2005-08-28) - Read more DOLLARS AND WHITE PIPES Videovision’s stylish Cape Flats Film premiers at Montreal World Film Festival. (article published 2005-08-28) - Read more BINNELANDERS Top talent join forces to produce M-Net's first Afrikaans drama series (article published 2005-08-23) - Read more YES PRIME MINISTER BBC Prime on DStv presents rerun of highly popular comedy series. (article published 2005-08-23) - Read more MISS MARPLE Veteran British actress Joan Hickson plays character based on Agatha Christie’s grandmother. (article published 2005-08-23) - Read more DER AMERIKANISCHE FREUND Pietermaritzburg University Film Club presents classic movie by Wim Wenders. (article published 2005-08-23) - Read more HETTY WAINTHROP INVESTIGATES Third series of award-winning drama for BBC Prime on DStv. (article published 2005-08-23) - Read more GARDENING WITH THE EXPERTS Behind-the-scenes look at the Royal Horticultural Society gardens on BBC Prime. (article published 2005-08-23) - Read more VILLA ROSA kykNET’s soapie celebrates 100 episodes. (article published 2005-08-22) - Read more SATERDAG NAG Kieno Kammies makes TV debut on kykNET in presenting new late night talk show. (article published 2005-08-21) - Read more HOW TO DEAL Wednesday premiere on M-Net based on popular teen novels. (article published 2005-08-8) - Read more MY LIFE WITHOUT ME Romance Drama to premiere on M-Net on August 15. (article published 2005-08-8) - Read more MEAN CREEK Gripping morality tale centres on a group of young teens planning a prank during a riverboat journey. (article published 2005-08-7) - Read more CELEBRATE WOMEN’S DAY WITH DStv! DStv to jump-start South African Women’s Day celebrations with line-up of strong women across the channels. (article published 2005-08-7) - Read more LAUGH OUT LOUD M-Net announces presenters of comedy show. (article published 2005-08-1) - Read more CAMBRIDGE SPIES Story of Blunt, Burgess, Philby and Maclean on BBC Prime on DStv. (article published 2005-07-23) - Read more LOUIS B. MAYER Biography of film mogul to be screened on The History Channel on DStv. (article published 2005-07-23) - Read more THE FLYER Movie co-written and directed by Revel Fox to be screened at Locarno. (article published 2005-07-23) - Read more EAST COAST VIDEO CAMERA CLUB Members’ videos to be shown at next meeting of video camera club. (article published 2005-07-22) - Read more THE SIEGE M-Net to screen movie starring Denzel Washington and Bruce Willis on July 27. (article published 2005-07-22) - Read more WAH-WAH FOR EDINBURGH Richard E Grant’s directorial debut “Wah-Wah” to open Edinburgh Film Festival. (article published 2005-07-21) - Read more WILD WEST Eccentric coastal Cornish village featured in BBC Prime comedy series on DStv. (article published 2005-07-21) - Read more FATHER TED Surreal comedy series concerning three priests on BBC Prime on DStv. (article published 2005-07-21) - Read more THE HITCHHIKERS GUIDE TO THE GALAXY! One of the most anticipated films of the year bound to capture the imagination. (article published 2005-07-21) - Read more KNOWN GODS Sex, deceit and intrigue in M-Net's new Drama series. (article published 2005-07-19) - Read more COURAGE UNDER FIRE M-Net to screen action movie starring Denzel Washington and Meg Ryan on July 27. (article published 2005-07-19) - Read more DRUM PROMO Nu-Metro Distribution has acquired South African film distribution rights to “Drum”. (article published 2005-07-18) - Read more SIN CITY Forthcoming movie described as artistically very different. (article published 2005-07-17) - Read more GROWING NUMBERS FOR NAF Growing numbers indicate great support for the 31st National Arts Festival, Grahamstown. (article published 2005-07-17) - Read more LAUGH OUT LOUD M-Net’s new comedy show set to make South Africans laugh out loud. (article published 2005-07-13) - Read more 3G CAMPAIGN Story behind Y & R’s creative combo’s project to bring new phone to the public. (article published 2005-07-13) - Read more TAKING BACK THE STABLE Key cultural institutions help celebrate conclusion of DIFF with launch of project that will take centre stage next year. (article published 2005-07-12) - Read more GROUND FORCE BBC Prime’s popular programme builds a Garden for Africa. (article published 2005-07-7) - Read more SAHARA Videovision Entertainment releases America’s Number One film. (article published 2005-07-4) - Read more GOING TO GRAHAMSTOWN artSMart Editor to relocate to Grahamstown temporarily for the Festival. (article published 2005-06-28) - Read more MADAGASCAR Animated film should make for the perfect holiday treat. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2005-06-28) - Read more WIN FOR LELETI KHUMALO Popular stage and film actress wins best actress award at DIFF. (article published 2005-06-28) - Read more INTERFACE ANIMATION FESTIVAL, DURBAN 2005 Article by Mike McFadyean (Interface – Technical) (article published 2005-06-28) - Read more TELL US WHAT YOU THINK Research sponsored by BASA into arts coverage in the mass media. (article published 2005-06-28) - Read more NOKIA FACE OF AFRICA Finalists at SAA Durban Fashion Week. (article published 2005-06-21) - Read more MALUNDE South African actor Ian Roberts stars in film with strong Pietermaritzburg connections. (article published 2005-06-21) - Read more FAITH’S CORNER Durban world premiere for latest film from Oscar nominated team. (article published 2005-06-17) - Read more THE WEDDING DATE Anyone seeking an ounce of originality from this film will be left severely wanting. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2005-06-15) - Read more TALKING MOVIES Talking Movies on DStv on the Multichoice Bouquet will feature Batman, Angelina Jolie and Francois Ozon. (article published 2005-06-15) - Read more PARLIAMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL The first ever film festival of South African film in Parliament. (article published 2005-06-13) - Read more DIFF COMING UP! 26th Durban International Film Festival (article published 2005-06-13) - Read more FORSYTHE SAGA M-Net to repeat popular series. (article published 2005-06-12) - Read more D’ARTS MAGAZINE IS BACK! Durban Arts Association’s highly popular magazine is back in business! (article published 2005-06-11) - Read more DStv A PROMAX AWARD FINALIST Judges recognise DStv promos with 12 finalist nominations. (article published 2005-06-9) - Read more OPENING THE WINDOW Durban International Film Festival workshop on UNESCO's AfricaAnimated! 2.0 workshop. (article published 2005-06-9) - Read more THE LIFE OF DAVID GALE America's judicial system comes under the spotlight in gripping Death Row drama on M-Net. (article published 2005-06-7) - Read more AWARD FOR CCA Durban's Centre for Creative Arts wins major culture award. (article published 2005-06-7) - Read more AMERICAN DAD Hilarious animated series premières in M-Net's Open Time. (article published 2005-06-7) - Read more ICASA PAPER ICASA releases a position paper on subscription broadcasting. (article published 2005-06-7) - Read more ITALIAN MOVIE FESTIVAL Three day festival to take place at Cinema Nouveau at Gateway. (article published 2005-05-31) - Read more JOHN WAYNE TRIBUTE TCM to delight all John Wayne fans in June. (article published 2005-05-31) - Read more THE LIFE AND DEATH OF PETER SELLERS Rush dazzles as Sellers in tribute to the enigmatic comic actor. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2005-05-30) - Read more BBC WORLD ON AEROPLANES BBC World to be seen as a live channel on aeroplanes for the first time. (article published 2005-05-30) - Read more BIRTH Director Jonathan Glazer produces altogether different animal in movie with Lauren Bacall and Nicole Kidman. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury). (article published 2005-05-30) - Read more MYSTERY OF THE NILE Fascinating journey following the Blue Nile from its source currently showing at Imax at Gateway. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2005-05-29) - Read more FATHER TED BBC Prime on DStv presents surreal comedy concerning three priests. (article published 2005-05-26) - Read more STAR WARS: REVENGE OF THE SITH Movie fans in for some rushes of note with George Lucas's sixth sci-fi spectacular. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2005-05-25) - Read more THE DEBT Thriller on M-Net starring Hugo Spears, Lee Williams, Martin Freeman and Warren Clarke. (article published 2005-05-24) - Read more THE DEBT Thriller on M-Net starring Hugo Spears, Lee Williams, Martin Freeman and Warren Clarke. (article published 2005-05-23) - Read more MAMA JACK Videovision Entertainment begins principle photography on new Leon Schuster film. (article published 2005-05-22) - Read more DOWN WITH LOVE Renée Zellweger and Ewan McGregor star in romantic comedy premiering on M-Net on May 23. (article published 2005-05-20) - Read more JOHNNY ENGLISH Funny man Rowan Atkinson plays an inept spy in comedy premiering on M-Net. (article published 2005-05-20) - Read more SHALLOW HAL Gwyneth Paltrow stars in M-NET premier movie on May 21. (article published 2005-05-20) - Read more FLOG IT! BBC Prime on DStv offers fascinating insight into the world of buying and selling antiques. (article published 2005-05-20) - Read more SITHENGI WRITERS FORUM Matching writers with producers. (article published 2005-05-19) - Read more 3RD DEGREE TURNS FIVE Popular E! programme celebrates five years on air on May 17 at 19h30. (article published 2005-05-16) - Read more NATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL All info to be found on the Festival pages. (article published 2005-05-16) - Read more ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND Cinema Sublime in Pietermaritzburg presents Oscar-winning quirky comedy. (article published 2005-05-16) - Read more AFRIKAANS YOUTH CHANNEL New Afrikaans youth music channel for DStv from July. (article published 2005-05-16) - Read more SHORT CUTS Pietermaritzburg Film Club to show Robert Altman's mosaic of Raymond Carver short stories. (article published 2005-05-16) - Read more EARTHSEA Adventure/fantasy movie on Hallmark Channel on DStv. (article published 2005-05-16) - Read more HISTORY CHANNEL Highlights in May for DStv channel. (article published 2005-05-16) - Read more BYRON BBC Prime on DStv presents programme on wildly rebellious and gifted poet Lord Byron on May 15. (article published 2005-05-15) - Read more SA FILMS AT CANNES South African film in the official programme at Cannes 2005. (article published 2005-05-15) - Read more BIG FAT LIAR M-Net to screen comedy in which slacker teaches bad Hollywood wolf a lesson. (article published 2005-05-9) - Read more XOLISWA SITHOLE WINS BAFTA South African producer becomes first South African to received British Academy Television Award. (article published 2005-05-9) - Read more ASPIRANT FILM MAKERS WORKSHOP Free workshop forms part of Durban International Film Festival. (article published 2005-05-8) - Read more VUKA! AWARDS Free VUKA Workshop re PSA’s to be held in Durban on May 11. (article published 2005-05-8) - Read more FREE WORKSHOP FOR ASPIRANT FILM MAKERS Community organisations invited to apply for free workshop on basic video production. (article published 2005-05-8) - Read more CSI GOES TO NEW YORK New series on M-Net is slightly more risqué and grittier than its predecessors. (article published 2005-05-7) - Read more RUAN LING-YU/CENTRE STAGE Imaginative account of the life of silent star for Pietermaritzburg film club. (article published 2005-05-7) - Read more KOYAANISQATSI First Art House Movie in ColaborArt initiative in Margate. (article published 2005-05-6) - Read more THE REAL DA VINCI CODE Special for M-Net follows recent phenomenal success of Dan Brown's book. (article published 2005-05-2) - Read more FORSYTE SAGA PART 2 Epic saga based on John Galsworthy’s classic novels for M-Net. (article published 2005-05-2) - Read more 24 Fourth season of innovative and exciting drama for M-Net from May 3. (article published 2005-05-2) - Read more AMALIA Blockbuster comedy for M-Net’s kykNET. (article published 2005-04-30) - Read more AFRICAN ANIMATION WORKSHOP Animators, artists, cartoonists and scriptwriters invited to participate in Training and Production Workshop. (article published 2005-04-30) - Read more AMITABH BACHCHAN Bollywood actor featured on BBC World’s Talking Movies on DStv. (article published 2005-04-29) - Read more JOHN MILLS INTERVIEW BBC World’s Hard Talk on DStv presents repeat of 1999 interview with the late actor. (article published 2005-04-29) - Read more L'ATALANTE University's Film Club is showing Jean Vigo's 1934 film. (article published 2005-04-27) - Read more MISS CONGENIALITY 2 Sandra Bullock is back as an FBI agent out to save a beauty queen contestant. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2005-04-27) - Read more M-NET SERIES HIGHLIGHTS The Swan is one of the highlights of M-Net’s Series Channel in May. (article published 2005-04-27) - Read more MOVIE MAGIC NAME CHANGE M-Net’s Movie Magic 1 and Movie Magic 2 change names. (article published 2005-04-27) - Read more HOLLYWOOD WAR EFFORT Turner Classic Movies on DStv celebrates Hollywood's contribution to the war effort. (article published 2005-04-24) - Read more A YEAR AT KEW Documentary on BBC Prime on DStv on April 25 at 17h00. (article published 2005-04-24) - Read more LUDACRIS AT SIBAYA Grammy winner and Atlanta-based rapper films new music video at the Zulu Fire Cultural Village. (article published 2005-04-21) - Read more RED DUST WINS AT MIAMI Videovision Entertainment's TRC film wins Audience Award at Miami Film Festival. (article published 2005-04-21) - Read more ABSOLUTE POWER BBC Prime on DStv to show movie with Stephen Fry and Martin McCabe. (article published 2005-04-19) - Read more SUNSHINE STATE M-Net movie offers an indelible portrait of women, families, and communities on the brink of change. (article published 2005-04-19) - Read more HBO COMEDY FESTIVAL Some of the world’s wittiest comedians lined-up for M-Net on Mondays. (article published 2005-04-19) - Read more DURBAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL DIFF celebrates 26th anniversary with over 200 screenings of top films from around the world. (article published 2005-04-19) - Read more EDiT M-Net to nurture local filmmaking talent (article published 2005-04-19) - Read more SAW Frightening chiller-thriller about a mad man who pits strangers in games of death. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2005-04-18) - Read more M-NET PREMIERS Veronica Guerin, All Over The Guy and The Lizzie McGuire Movie for M-Net premiers. (article published 2005-04-18) - Read more BEND OF THE RIVER & SKAMMEN Pietermaritzburg University's Film Club back in action with Anthony Mann and Ingmar Bergman films. (article published 2005-04-14) - Read more NLDTF INFO CENTRE National Lotteries Board Information Centre now based at DTI campus in Tshwane. (article published 2005-04-14) - Read more VERA DRAKE Mike Leigh's compelling drama of secrets and lives features an Oscar-nominated turn by Imelda Staunton. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2005-04-11) - Read more THE ENTERTAINER New series premiers on E! Entertainment on DStv on April 17. (article published 2005-04-11) - Read more DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES Most talked-about television series of the new millennium, courtesy of M-Net. (article published 2005-04-11) - Read more THE ROYAL WEDDING Charles and Camilla on BBC World on DStv. (article published 2005-04-9) - Read more ANITA AND ME M-Net to premier comedy drama from best-selling actress and author Meera Syal on April 12. (article published 2005-04-8) - Read more SPANGLISH James L Brooks's engaging comedy-drama about culture clashes and family dysfunction. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2005-04-8) - Read more EGOLI TURNS 13 M-Net's glitzy soapie has now become part of South African TV culture. (article published 2005-04-8) - Read more CARTE BLANCHE AWARD International Recognition for Carte Blanche (article published 2005-04-8) - Read more BUSINESS DAY/BASA AWARDS NOMINEES Nominees for Eighth Annual Business Day/BASA Awards celebrate The Art Of Business Sponsorship. (article published 2005-04-4) - Read more LADIES IN LAVENDER Judi Dench and Maggie Smith in an elegant, moving and amusing drama directed and scripted by actor Charles Dance (Review by Billy Suter). (article published 2005-04-4) - Read more CINEMA SUBLIME April movies at Pietermaritzburg art nouveau movie house. (article published 2005-04-4) - Read more ALIAS IV Electrifying Emmy award-winning spy drama returns to M-Net on April 5. (article published 2005-04-4) - Read more U-CARMEN EKHAYELITSHA Award-winning South African film running at Ekhaya Multi-Arts Centre. (article published 2005-03-31) - Read more STUDIO 53 Programme on March 30 features Angola art museum and Burundi drummers. (article published 2005-03-27) - Read more KEN KIRSTEN Karen Ashwin signs up acclaimed TV director for the Event Production Company. (article published 2005-03-27) - Read more BOOMERANG Feast of cartoon classics come to DStv on Boomerang. (article published 2005-03-27) - Read more SHOUT AFRICA A true African cinema experience offered for the majority of South Africans. (article published 2005-03-27) - Read more RAY Competent rags-to-riches treatment of Ray Charles's story, with powerhouse performance from Jamie Foxx. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2005-03-26) - Read more GOODBYE LENIN A quirky, captivating, award-winning German film about love, secrets, lies and manipulation. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2005-03-26) - Read more FILM AT NAF Festival 2005 offers a chance to catch on premières and important new South African movies. (article published 2005-03-23) - Read more BEING JULIA Annette Bening in top form in a showy, Oscar-nominated performance as a flamboyant British stage icon of the 30s. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2005-03-21) - Read more U-CARMEN EKHAYELITSHA Award-winning film for EMAC in KwaMashu. (article published 2005-03-21) - Read more STEPHEN SACKUR New regular presenter of BBC World's HARDtalk programme. (article published 2005-03-21) - Read more DOLLARS & WHITE PIPES Seventh film in M-Net Original Movies series starts on March 28. (article published 2005-03-21) - Read more MEDIATECH 2005 Industry gears up to explore advanced technology at MediaTech 2005. (article published 2005-03-20) - Read more FINDING NEVERLAND Nominated for seven Oscars, this is an enchanting drama about love, friendship, the fragility of life and unbridled imagination. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2005-03-20) - Read more CONNIE AND CARLA Initial fun turns into a bit of a drag as Toni Collette and Nia Vardalos pose as drag queens to escape gangsters baying for their blood. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2005-03-20) - Read more AWARDS FOR WOMEN South Africa invited to put forward nominations for the Shoprite Checkers/SABC 2 Woman of the Year Award. (article published 2005-03-20) - Read more STEP BACKWARDS FOR BROADCASTING M-Net describes decision to close open time as a backward step for the South African broadcasting industry. (article published 2005-03-19) - Read more M-NET HIGHLIGHTS “E'Lollipop” and The Royal Variety Performance kick off the week after Easter. (article published 2005-03-15) - Read more SIDEWAYS Raise a glass to this one! (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2005-03-14) - Read more TALKING MOVIES Local film “In My Country” on BBC World programme on DStv. (article published 2005-03-14) - Read more CHANNEL O AWARDS Voting for African Music Video Awards 2005 heating up the vote lines. (article published 2005-03-12) - Read more JULES ET JIM Pietermaritzburg University Film Club's European Movie series starts on March 9. (article published 2005-03-7) - Read more BBC WORLD: TALKING MOVIES John Travolta, Vin Disel and the movie “Downfall” for Talking Movies on Channel 50 on DStv. (article published 2005-03-7) - Read more STUDIO 53 M-Net's stylish African lifestyle programme celebrates African culture. (article published 2005-03-3) - Read more CHANNEL O MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS M-Net's popular music channel on DStv presents awards ceremony. (article published 2005-03-1) - Read more WEDNESDAY COMEDY NIGHT New international comedy hit on M-Net and a laugh a minute with “Two and a Half” Men. (article published 2005-03-1) - Read more A VERY LONG ENGAGEMENT A visually stunning French film - a quirky, complex tale of hope, love and war. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2005-03-1) - Read more M-NET HIGHLIGHTS Highlights of the week: February 28 to March 6. (article published 2005-03-1) - Read more AWARD FOR U-CARMEN EKHAYELITSHA South African film wins prestigious Golden Bear award at the Berlin International Film Festival. (article published 2005-02-25) - Read more RICHARD BURTON Documentary on legendary actor for BBC Prime on DStv on February 26. (article published 2005-02-21) - Read more YES MINISTER’S BACK! Popular British comedy series back on BBC Prime on DStv. (article published 2005-02-21) - Read more RAY Ray Charles's fascinating story, with a powerhouse performance from Oscar-nominee Jamie Foxx. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2005-02-21) - Read more FORMER DURBAN ACTORS IN HARD COPY SABC3’s new local drama series to feature performers originally based in Durban. (article published 2005-02-21) - Read more 77TH ACADEMY AWARDS DStv's E! Entertainment (Channel 41) brings all the glitz, glamour and excitement of the 77th Academy Awards (article published 2005-02-21) - Read more TRIBUTE TO MANOJ LAKHANI Rishaad Mahomed pays tribute to media personality who died in November last year. (article published 2005-02-21) - Read more TUKS CELEBRATES DEMOCRACY & RECONCILIATION University of Pretoria to host Arts and Reconciliation Festival and Conference. (article published 2005-02-21) - Read more CARTE BLANCHE Renegade angel Dianne Lang and Mad Mike and Mark coming up on February 20 on M-Net. (article published 2005-02-18) - Read more CINEMA SUBLIME Local scriptwriter Janet van Eeden achieves her aim of an art cinema venue in Pietermaritzburg. (article published 2005-02-18) - Read more GOODBYE LENIN Quirky, captivating, award-winning German film about love, secrets, lies and manipulation. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2005-02-16) - Read more CCA FESTIVALS The Centre for Creative Arts Festival Calendar for 2005. (article published 2005-02-15) - Read more 2004 BUSINESS DAY/BASA AWARDS Deadline extended to February 15. (article published 2005-02-11) - Read more THE SEARCH FOR UTOPIA Art documentary about saving the perfect planet for people. (article published 2005-02-9) - Read more YESTERDAY BOX OFFICE BOOST Oscar nomination gives “Yesterday” a boost at the box office. (article published 2005-02-9) - Read more WHAT’S UP IN 2010? Anyone planning events for the 2010 World Cup soccer fans should submit information to artSMart. (article published 2005-02-9) - Read more LOST M-Net to present big-budget Golden Globe nominated action series. (article published 2005-02-3) - Read more CELIA BOBAK UP FOR OSCAR Former St Anne’s College and University of Natal student up for Oscar for art direction. (Report by Margaret von Klemperer, Arts Editor, The Witness) (article published 2005-02-3) - Read more YESTERDAY UP FOR OSCAR Ground-breaking isiZulu feature film receives South Africa’s first Oscar nomination. (article published 2005-01-30) - Read more KANYE WEST FOR GRAMMYS Ten-time 2005 GRAMMY Award nominee to perform live at the Grammys. (article published 2005-01-30) - Read more SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL Talking Movies on DStv will be presented from world's best-known showcase for independent cinema. (article published 2005-01-30) - Read more HISTORY CHANNEL CELEBRATES AFRICA Sara Baartman, Cape Town, Ernest Cole and Gugulethu Seven to be featured on DStv channel. (article published 2005-01-26) - Read more CREATE SA Creative industries skills development programme. (article published 2005-01-19) - Read more TSUNAMI RELIEF TABLE Essenwood Market has a collection point for donations for tsunami victims. (article published 2005-01-18) - Read more PEOPLE CHOICE AWARDS Most popular US entertainers to be seen on M-Net soon. (article published 2005-01-11) - Read more THE INSEPARABLES TCM (Turner Classic Movies) looks at inspired relationships between directors and actors. (article published 2005-01-10) - Read more HENRY VIII Movie on Hallmark Channel on DStv deals with the ruler who changed England forever. (article published 2005-01-10) - Read more BACK WHEN WE WERE GROWN UPS Blythe Danner, Faye Dunaway and Peter Fonda appear in movie on Hallmark Channel on DStv. (article published 2005-01-10) - Read more THE WIRE III Uncompromising, unvarnished and realistic police drama starts on M-Net on January 10. (article published 2005-01-10) - Read more MASTERMIND 2004 Pre-eminent quiz show, first aired in the 1970s, continues its new run on BBC Prime on DStv. (article published 2005-01-10) - Read more KRIJAY BECOMES DIRECTOR Daily News reports that Krijay Govender has taken up her new post as a director of “Isidingo”. (article published 2005-01-10) - Read more PARKINSON SEASON M-Net to repeat first six episodes of Parkinson Season 1. (article published 2005-01-10) - Read more SUBLIME THEATRE Daily art movie at 17h30 at Cinema 4 at the Mall. (article published 2005-01-3) - Read more KAROO MOONS Unusual publication combines remarkable and beautiful photographs with philosophical poetry. (Review by Sheina Wood) (article published 2005-01-1) - Read more SIMONE M-Net to screen intriguing tale about director who uses synthetic actress to star in his new film. (article published 2005-01-1) - Read more ART WRAP Report by Margaret von Klemperer, Arts Editor: The Witness (article published 2005-01-1) - Read more TSUNAMI DISASTER FUND East Coast Radio establishes disaster fund account. (article published 2005-01-1) - Read more HAPPY NEW YEAR Everything of the best for 2005. (article published 2004-12-31) - Read more PROMISED LAND M-Net presents drama starring Nick Boraine and Ian Roberts. (article published 2004-12-29) - Read more 25 VROUENS Frank Opperman's film version of his highly-successful one-man play on M-Net on December 31. (article published 2004-12-29) - Read more TWO NEW DIRECTION PREMIERS M-Net to premier two new films in their New Directions slot. (article published 2004-12-29) - Read more THE SCORE M-Net features Robert DeNiro and Marlon Brandon in action drama on New Year’s Eve. (article published 2004-12-26) - Read more SWANSONG FOR CHARLIE M-Net to premier Paul Slabolepszy classic on December 27 at 20h30. (article published 2004-12-26) - Read more PARKINSON CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Joe Pasquale, Barbara Windsor, Rod Stewart and Lily Savage join popular chat show on M-Net on December 26. (article published 2004-12-24) - Read more HAPPY CHRISTMAS! All the best of good cheer for the festive season. (article published 2004-12-24) - Read more HAPPY CHRISTMAS! All the best of good cheer for the festive season. (article published 2004-12-24) - Read more KAROO BOY Videovision Entertainment closes deal on movie rights to the book. (article published 2004-12-19) - Read more THE TRIPLETS OF BELLEVILLE Stylish and inventive, this superb animated film rates 10/10. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2004-12-19) - Read more CARTE BLANCHE Holiday Broadcasts bring you the best of 2004 on M-Net. (article published 2004-12-17) - Read more SWANSONG FOR CHARLIE Paul Slabolepszy successful stage play called, "Over the Hill” in M-Net original movie slot. (article published 2004-12-17) - Read more THE EDGE OF REASON Charm of fine cast makes up for virtual carbon copy of Bridget Jones original. (Review by Billy Suter) (article published 2004-12-17) - Read more YESTERDAY AT KWA MASHU FILM FESTIVAL SA’s Official Entry for 2004 Academy Awards in Best Foreign Language to end festival. (article published 2004-12-13) - Read more TALKING MOVIES What’s up on BBC World this week on Channel 50 on DStv. (article published 2004-12-13) - Read more WIN FOR ANTONY COLEMAN Former Pietermaritzburg actor wins Best Actor in a Feature Film at the New York film festival. (report by Margaret von Klemperer, courtesy of The Witness) (article published 2004-12-9) - Read more HISTORY CHANNEL TURNS ONE! A year ago, DStv made history when it launched a world-class international channel. (article published 2004-12-4) - Read more THE POLAR EXPRESS Benchmark film in the genre of animation. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2004-12-4) - Read more BUSINESS DAY/BASA AWARDS 2004 awards to be presented by Anglo American. (article published 2004-12-4) - Read more FREE SCREENINGS OF “YESTERDAY” South Africa’s first commercial isiZulu film for World AIDS Day. (article published 2004-11-30) - Read more DSTV LAUNCHES E! International Network launches on DStv this festive season. (article published 2004-11-30) - Read more DA STATEMENT: FVF Minister has left The National Film and Video Foundation high and dry. (Statement issued by Dianne Kohler Barnard MP (DA Spokesperson on Arts and Culture) (article published 2004-11-30) - Read more PARKY ON M-NET Well-known chat-show host’s programme to be screened on M-Net on Sundays. (article published 2004-11-28) - Read more KINGDOM HOSPITAL Stephen King premieres his first television series on DStv. (article published 2004-11-28) - Read more IMAX HELICOPTERS Imax ensures that children of Scholar Amoris have a special Christmas. (article published 2004-11-25) - Read more PANSA ON NAC #2 PANSA commends Minister for moving towards the dissolution of the NAC Board. (article published 2004-11-25) - Read more PANSA ON NAC Media statement by The Performing Arts Network of South Africa (PANSA) on The National Arts Council. (article published 2004-11-25) - Read more CANTERBURY TALES 21st-century version of Geoffrey Chaucer’s stories on BBC Prime on DStv on November 22 at 21h00. (article published 2004-11-20) - Read more THE TERMINAL Tom Hanks is a man stuck in an airport in Steven Spielberg's silly and sentimental new film. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2004-11-20) - Read more NIGHTY NIGHT Comedy about unhinged owner of a small town beauty salon on BBC Prime on DStv on November 21 at 21h00. (article published 2004-11-20) - Read more I, ROBOT Pumped-up Will Smith is future cop out to stop renegade robots taking over the world in a film that proves to be unmemorable. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2004-11-20) - Read more MICHAEL PARKINSON Ant & Dec on the hot seat with UK's King of Chat on M-Net. (article published 2004-11-13) - Read more FRANKENSTEIN Fantasy/Sci-Fi/Horror movie to be screened on the DStv Hallmark channel. (article published 2004-11-4) - Read more BBC PRIME Wealth of new programming coming to DStv channel. (article published 2004-11-4) - Read more WALKING THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO Function at the Tatham Art Gallery looks at a thousand year-old pilgrimate route. (article published 2004-11-3) - Read more EVE Battle of the sexes in new M-Net comedy series, starting November 5 at 19h00. (article published 2004-11-3) - Read more THUNDERBIRDS Glossy but disappointing big-screen treatment for 60’s sci-fi marionette series. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2004-11-2) - Read more JUDGING AMY Third season starts on M-Net on November 1 at 21h00. (article published 2004-11-2) - Read more BUSINESS DAY/BASA AWARDS Creative partnerships under the spotlight. (article published 2004-11-2) - Read more HOLLYWOOD ENDING M-Net to premiere quirky Woody Allen movie on October 28 at 22h45. (article published 2004-10-28) - Read more SCRUBS III M-Net Series dealing with the out-of-the-ordinary experiences of third-year medical resident. (article published 2004-10-28) - Read more THE BOURNE SUPREMACY Matt Damon returns as CIA agent-on-the run Jason Bourne in an action-packed sequel. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2004-10-28) - Read more CSI- SEASON 1V CSI:Crime Scene Investigation starts on M-Net on October 26 at 20h30. (article published 2004-10-28) - Read more ANNE FOR HALLOWEEN BBC Prime ON DSTV has signed up the scariest woman on television. (article published 2004-10-28) - Read more DOLLARS AND WHITE PIPES Videovision Entertainment begins shooting Cape Flats feature film. (article published 2004-10-28) - Read more MICHAEL PARKINSON UK's King of Chat on M-Net. (article published 2004-10-27) - Read more ALL ABOUT ART M-Net to screen documentary on The Brett Kebble Art Awards on October 27. (article published 2004-10-27) - Read more THE COMPANY Robert Altman's mock-documentary on the Joffrey Ballet of Chicago is a must for dance-lovers! (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2004-10-27) - Read more GUMS & NOSES SCOOPS AWARD Second feature film in M-Net's Original Movies project wins award at Apollo Film festival. (article published 2004-10-27) - Read more A ONE AND A TWO .../YI YI Pietermaritzburg film club to present Taiwanese film voted one of the best ten movies since 1978. (article published 2004-10-22) - Read more FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL Ster Kinekor's Gateway complex to host line-up of 13 films. (article published 2004-10-22) - Read more 2004 BUSINESS DAY/BASA AWARDS Creative partnerships under the spotlight. (article published 2004-10-19) - Read more YESTERDAY Landmark local film about a rural woman getting to grips with AIDS. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2004-10-15) - Read more LAUNCH OF MIDNIGHT MOVIES NuMetro CineCentre at Suncoast Casino launches midnight movies. (article published 2004-10-15) - Read more THE PUNISHER Slick and entertaining enough adventure which should find a following. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2004-10-15) - Read more CAPE TOWN WORLD CINEMA FESTIVAL Special focus on South African films in line with Ten Years of Freedom celebrations. (article published 2004-10-15) - Read more ER SEASON 1 M-Net to host popular hosptial drama series. (article published 2004-10-10) - Read more BBC FOOD DStv channel offers another exciting line up of South African chefs in Off the Menu. (article published 2004-10-9) - Read more HALLMARK FOR OCTOBER Good, quality family movies on DStv channel. (article published 2004-10-9) - Read more WESTERN & THE SEARCHERS University Film Club in Pietermaritzburg screens two films next week. (article published 2004-10-9) - Read more CHICAGO Murder. Passion. Fame. Sex. And All That Jazz – on M-Net. (article published 2004-10-9) - Read more GARFIELD Far from purr-fect. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2004-10-7) - Read more LEIGH & LOPEZ Mike Leigh and Jennifer Lopez discuss their new films on Talking Movies on BBCWorld on DStv. (article published 2004-10-7) - Read more DUSTIN HOFFMAN TALKS Dustin Hoffman tells Talking Movies about his new film, I Heart Huckabees, on DStv. (article published 2004-10-7) - Read more TWIST SA film's winning twist on Dickens (article published 2004-10-7) - Read more FARENHEIT 9/11 One of the most gripping documentaries I've ever seen. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2004-10-5) - Read more ELLA ENCHANTED Fun fairytale frolic. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2004-10-5) - Read more WORLD OF APU/APU SANSUR The final film in Ray's trilogy to be shown by University Film Club in Pietermaritzburg. (article published 2004-10-5) - Read more KZN ON THE AIR FOR SAFM KwaZulu-Natal to feature prominently in new week-night broadcast schedule on SAfm Radio. (article published 2004-10-1) - Read more THE ‘WAH WAH’ EXPERIENCE Article written by Caroline Smart for The Mercury published on August 20. (courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2004-09-26) - Read more ADRENALINE & SERENGETI Superb documentaries on freefalling and Serengeti Plains impress in the Imax format. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2004-09-25) - Read more "YESTERDAY" HEADS FOR THE OSCARS Ground-breaking isiZulu feature film selected as SA's official entry for 2005 Academy Awards. (article published 2004-09-25) - Read more DOGVILLE Bold, bleak and boring. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2004-09-21) - Read more "RED DUST" RISES IN TORONTO SA cinema makes a triumphant entry into the 2004 Toronto International Film Festival. (article published 2004-09-16) - Read more 13 GOING ON 30 Above-average romantic comedy remains engaging and charming. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2004-09-14) - Read more NEW TALENT AT SITHENGI 2004! Introduction of first Talent Campus as part of an extended programme of events. (article published 2004-09-13) - Read more BOOST FOR LOCAL FILM INDUSTRY Launch of incentive packages to stimulate growth of the South African film industry. (article published 2004-09-12) - Read more FRANKENSTEIN ON HALLMARK All-star international cast appear in immortal story on DStv on September 11. (article published 2004-09-11) - Read more FELLOWSHIP SCHEME 2004 One World Fellowship Scheme currently open to applications to join the 2004 programme. (article published 2004-09-7) - Read more AXING OF SAFM PERSONNEL Statement by Dianne Kohler-Barnard MP, DA Spokesperson on Arts and Culture (article published 2004-09-5) - Read more BASA MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME BASA/Marketing Federation South Africa Mentorship Programme ready to be implemented. (article published 2004-09-5) - Read more VANITY FAIR BBC World’s Talking Movies reviews Reese Witherspoon's role in “Vanity Fair”. (article published 2004-08-22) - Read more PROJECT FAME Hit band Watershed to serenade Project Fame contestants. (article published 2004-08-20) - Read more DEAD MEN WALKING Snyder's re-imagining of the tale of zombies taking over the planet remains gripping good fun. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2004-08-15) - Read more HISTORY CHANNEL Interesting programme dealt with Sing Sing. (Report from Sue Holloway) (article published 2004-08-15) - Read more TCM CELEBRATES STARS DStv channel’s TCM celebrates Summer under the Stars in August. (article published 2004-08-15) - Read more NDTV 24X7 MultiChoice launches new Indian service on DStv. (article published 2004-08-15) - Read more BIOGRAPHY : CLEOPATRA Missed out watching my usual "Cold Case" to watch this disappointing show on DStv. (Report by Sue Holloway) (article published 2004-08-15) - Read more FORGIVENESS Locally produced film invited to Locarno Film Festival marks a first for South African cinema (article published 2004-08-15) - Read more DURBAN ANIMATION NETWORK Network aims to provide a forum for animation enthusiasts of all kinds. (article published 2004-08-1) - Read more WOMEN OF THE YEAR AWARD FINALISTS Joyce Levinsohn, Masingita Masunga and Susan Harrop-Allin among finalists in the Arts & Culture category. (article published 2004-08-1) - Read more CLASSIFIEDS Visit artSMart’s classified section – see link above the Archive list. (article published 2004-07-26) - Read more MELROSE PLACE Third season of highly successful spin-off of “Beverly Hills, 90210” on DStv Series Channel. (article published 2004-07-25) - Read more SERIES CHANNEL ENTERTAINMENT DStv Series offers A-Team, Veronica's Closet, Chris Isaak Show, Band of Gold and Cold Feet, amongst others. (article published 2004-07-25) - Read more PIAF ...HER STORY… HER SONGS Concert-documentary starring Raquel Bitton said to be powerful and emotionally mesmerising. (article published 2004-07-25) - Read more DURBAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Feedback on 2004 event and award winners in variety of categories. (article published 2004-07-25) - Read more FREE SEMINAR Film & TV Unit at Monash hosts introduction to the law of copyright in the context of film and television production. (article published 2004-07-23) - Read more TALKING MOVIES Programme in DStv reviews “I, Robot”, “A Touch of Pink”, “Maria Full of Grace”, “Riding Giants” and “Rosenstrasse”. (article published 2004-07-21) - Read more WOMAN OF THE YEAR FINALISTS Finalists of the 21004 Shoprite Checkers/SABC2 Woman of the Year award. (article published 2004-07-18) - Read more EARLY EDITION DStv announces launch of Early Edition on Hallmark. (article published 2004-07-18) - Read more SNITCH M-Net launches its first homegrown English drama series. (article published 2004-07-10) - Read more TALKING MOVIES DStv channel programme investigates what’s what in the movie world. (article published 2004-07-10) - Read more DUPLEX Director Danny de Vito not on form with this unremarkable comedy. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2004-07-10) - Read more APOLOGIES Difficulties in gaining access to online facilities have restricted publication of stories. (article published 2004-07-9) - Read more WIDOWS Four betrayed women plot a daring art heist in this two-part miniseries. (article published 2004-06-29) - Read more VIDEOVISION ACQUIRES TITLES Videovision Entertainment makes major acquisition at Cannes. (article published 2004-06-28) - Read more ZING II Entries for this year’s kykNET’s talent competition double that of last year’s project. (article published 2004-06-28) - Read more PROJECT FAME M-Net, in association with MTN, broadcasts first of Project Fame spectaculars. (article published 2004-06-28) - Read more CAPE FILM FESTIVAL The Cape Town World Cinema Festival launched for 2004! (article published 2004-06-28) - Read more GREAT SOUTH AFRICANS Videovision Entertainment presents television series honouring greatest achievers. (article published 2004-06-24) - Read more TALKING MOVIES Non-fiction special on the next Talking Movies from June 29 to July 3 on DStv. (article published 2004-06-24) - Read more SIRENS Steamy psychological thriller series starts on M-Net on June 24. (article published 2004-06-23) - Read more THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW Director Roland Emmerich creates worldwide havoc in predictable and clichèd movie about global warning. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2004-06-23) - Read more 10 YEARS OF COLOUR Final Official Lesbian and Gay Pride Programme. (article published 2004-06-18) - Read more BBC WORLD TOPS BBC World now available in one million hotel rooms globally. (article published 2004-06-18) - Read more SHREK M-Net to screen smash hit animated movie on June 23. (article published 2004-06-14) - Read more DIFF EXHIBITION Local History Museums and Centre for Creative Arts presents retrospective view of film festival. (article published 2004-06-14) - Read more DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMEN Eddie Murphy is in fine form on M-Net in sly remake of Mr Smith Goes To Washington. (article published 2004-06-14) - Read more NATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL FILMS Newest and best in film for Grahamstown this year. (article published 2004-06-14) - Read more ONE HOUR PHOTO M-Net to present dark drama which takes disturbing look at a lonely photo shop technician. (article published 2004-06-14) - Read more PETER O’TOOLE Talking Movies on DStv hears from cinematic legend and rounds up latest documentary cinema releases. (article published 2004-06-6) - Read more TIBET - CRY OF THE SNOWLION Expose of the Chinese occupation of Tibet to be shown at 2004 Durban International Film Festival. (article published 2004-06-6) - Read more TIM MODISE CHATS Talk with Tim on M-Net on June 8 and 15 features Mzwakhe Mbule, Helen Suzman and Barry Hilton. (article published 2004-06-6) - Read more YESTERDAY World premiere of first-ever isizulu feature film to open Durban Film Festival. (article published 2004-06-6) - Read more SMALLVILLE II M-Net's favourite action series starts on June 8 at 19h00. (article published 2004-06-6) - Read more THE MISSING Based on novel by Tom Eidson, captivating movie makes for solid entertainment. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2004-06-3) - Read more DURBAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Two landmark occasions to be celebrated at this year’s DIFF. (article published 2004-06-2) - Read more POINT OF ORIGIN M-Net to screen on May 31 story of cunning arsonist who set several fires in California during the 80s. (article published 2004-05-31) - Read more CLASSIFIEDS Visit artSMart’s classified section – see link above the Archive list. (article published 2004-05-31) - Read more TROY Peter O'Toole and Sean Bean come up trumps in movie that is way too theatrical. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2004-05-30) - Read more TALKING MOVIES DStv programme offers fascinating line-up. (article published 2004-05-30) - Read more TOKYO ELEGY American film company to release film by South African film-maker, Aryan Kaganof. (article published 2004-05-30) - Read more WINTER SEASON 2004 Durban offers bumper line-up of nine crowdpullers this winter season. (article published 2004-05-30) - Read more LARA FOOT NEWTON ROLEX WINNER South African winner in Rolex Arts Global Mentor and Protégé Awards. (article published 2004-05-30) - Read more DURBAN ANIMATION NETWORK First DVD volume completed and delivered to Durban Film Festival organisers. (article published 2004-05-29) - Read more BUSINESS DAY/BASA AWARDS Companies making innovative and effective use of arts sponsorship recognized. (article published 2004-05-29) - Read more PROJECT FAME The low-down on M-Net's spectacular new reality show (article published 2004-05-22) - Read more MUSA NJOKO Project Fame’s very own agony aunty is a product of KZN. (article published 2004-05-22) - Read more SA'S DEMOCRACY FILMS TO CANNES Anant Singh to screen films in the South African Retrospective in Cannes (article published 2004-05-22) - Read more FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL French Embassy in South Africa offers a selection of movies by major French directors at Gateway’s Cinema Nouveau. (article published 2004-05-16) - Read more FILM FESTIVAL MEMORABILIA The Durban International Film Festival is looking for memorabilia for commemorative exhibition. (article published 2004-05-16) - Read more ARTSLINK CALENDAR Artslink.co.za's annual calendar offers a national directory of annual arts festivals and entertainment events. (article published 2004-05-14) - Read more AFRICA DAY Discovery Channel celebrates Africa Day on DStv on May 25. (article published 2004-05-12) - Read more DIANNE IS SHADOW MINISTER Dianne Kohler Barnard appointed DA spokesperson on Arts and Culture. (article published 2004-05-11) - Read more BLACK ON WHITE Call for entries deadline extended to May 24. (article published 2004-05-3) - Read more OH SCHUKS, I'M GATVOL Leon Schuster and Alfie Ntombela in disguise in “Oh Schuks, I'm Gatvol”. (Review by Billy Suter) (article published 2004-05-3) - Read more VIDEOVISION'S AMANDLA! FOR WORKERS' DAY Amandla! A Revolution In Four-Part Harmony” to be broadcast on May 1 on SABC 2 at 23h00. (article published 2004-05-3) - Read more FREEDOM FORTNIGHT The decade of democracy is being celebrated in Durban in a variety of ways. (article published 2004-04-27) - Read more BARBARIANS ARE COMING History Channel on DStv to host savage tribes from the dark beyond. (article published 2004-04-27) - Read more OUTSIDE THE RULES Dark thriller enters the world of forensic psychiatrist Natalie Vine on BBC Prime on DStv. (article published 2004-04-27) - Read more ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS Whacky duo of Edina and Patsy continue their wild ways on BBC Prime on DStv. (article published 2004-04-27) - Read more JAMES & VUSI James Alexander and Vusi Twala to present M-Net’s reality show Project Fame. (article published 2004-04-26) - Read more THE BLOCK More than half a million rand up for grabs in M-Net's new reality show. (article published 2004-04-25) - Read more AINSLEY HARRIOTT FOR SA Top chef to record BBC Food series in South Africa. (article published 2004-04-22) - Read more DURBAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Annual festival celebrates 25th anniversary with over 200 screenings. (article published 2004-04-21) - Read more BAD COMPANY M-Net Sunday Night Blockbuster on April 18 stars Anthony Hopkins. (article published 2004-04-14) - Read more AMERICAN DREAMS 2 Evocative Emmy Award-winning drama set against the memorable, upbeat sounds of the 1960s. (article published 2004-04-14) - Read more BIOGRAPHY: MAX FACTOR DStv History Channel on MNet deals with legendary founder of make-up empire. (article published 2004-04-13) - Read more ALONG CAME POLLY Romantic comedy cheerful enough to make for a fun, if quickly forgettable, matinee choice. (Review by Billy Suter) (article published 2004-04-13) - Read more DINNER IN A BOX Top chef Curtis Stone helps busy people offer stylish and tasty dinner party on BBC Prime on DStv. (article published 2004-04-13) - Read more DURBAN ANIMATION NETWORK All animators invited to present work for consideration for Durban Film Festival. (article published 2004-04-11) - Read more KNOWING ME, KNOWING YOU Steve Coogan stars in spoof chat show on BBC Prime on DStv. (article published 2004-04-11) - Read more RUNAWAY JURY Glossy and watchable courtroom drama. (Review by Billy Suter) (article published 2004-04-11) - Read more THE LEGEND OF THE SKY KINGDOM Gordon Glyn-Jones from Zimbabwe reveals a movie legend in the making. (article published 2004-04-6) - Read more NAF FILM PROGRAMME Celebration as the 30th National Arts Festival Programme is announced. (article published 2004-04-6) - Read more PROJECT FAME! M-Net announces continental battle of the superstars. (article published 2004-04-5) - Read more LOTTO NOT FOR POLITICAL DONATIONS National Lotteries Board clarify Uthingo’s recent donation by to political parties not from funds earmarked for good causes. (article published 2004-04-5) - Read more ASTRID DAHL FOR KUNSKAFEE KZN Midlands ceramic artist to feature on M-Net on April 4, 5 and 6. (article published 2004-04-3) - Read more DSTV HISTORY CHANNEL History channel provides fascination entertainment including programmes on Estee Lauder and Max Factor. (article published 2004-04-2) - Read more THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST The most controversial film of the new millennium, The Passion Of The Christ, is also one of the most unforgettable films of 2004. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2004-04-2) - Read more MANDELA: THE LIVING LEGEND BBC World on DStv presents two-part documentary on Nelson Mandela’s life starting April 24. (article published 2004-04-2) - Read more BROTHER BEAR Visually rich and heartwarming animated film peddling morals offers sweet treat for the under-10s. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2004-04-2) - Read more BRIDGING FINANCE Praise for the generosity of the Bartel Arts Trust. (article published 2004-03-28) - Read more KEVIN COSTNER Kevin Costner is M-Net’s Man of the Month in April. (article published 2004-03-28) - Read more M-NET PREMIERS M-Net has a good line-up of movies to premiere on the pay channel (article published 2004-03-28) - Read more ROSE RED Stephen King’s original six-part mini series for M-Net on Thursdays starting April 1 at 20h00. (article published 2004-03-28) - Read more PRESIDIO MED I M-Net to launch compelling drama by “ER” team on March 29. (article published 2004-03-28) - Read more STAR WARS: EPISODE II – ATTACK OF THE CLONES M-Net to screen sci-fi adventure on March 28. (article published 2004-03-28) - Read more BIG FISH Most magical of American film directors produces finest in impressive list of classics. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2004-03-28) - Read more ABOUT SCHIMIDT M-Net to screen movie that won Jack Nicholson scores of awards for his superb performance. (article published 2004-03-28) - Read more AUDIO WATERMARKING Technology presentation in Gauteng on great possibilities for broadcasting, recording and advertising industries. (article published 2004-03-26) - Read more ANGELS IN AMERICA M-Net to screen epic fantasia mini-series of interwoven AIDS-related stories starring Al Pacino, Meryl Streep and Emma Thompson. (article published 2004-03-23) - Read more WRONG TURN Nothing original in this slasher about a trio of killers in the woods. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2004-03-23) - Read more MANOJ LAKHANI ON DCC COMMITTEE Manoj Lakhani appointed chairman of Motion Picture Committee at Durban Chamber of Commerce. (article published 2004-03-23) - Read more M-NET PREMIERS TV channel to premier Road to Perdition, Sniper 2, Naked Passions and Signs. (article published 2004-03-23) - Read more SOMETHING'S GOTTA GIVE Unliklely romance between an old playboy and a playwright, starring Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2004-03-23) - Read more CULTURAL ENTREPENEURSHIP SKILLS PROGRAMME CREATE SA, in partnership with Arts Training Consortium Consortium calls for applications. (article published 2004-03-19) - Read more KILL BILL VOL 1 Uma Thurman kicks butt big-time in Quentin Tarantino's garish, gloriously giddy and cartoonishly violent movie. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2004-03-16) - Read more CHARLIE CHAPLIN Biography of this century’s most brilliant comic on DStv History Channel. (article published 2004-03-11) - Read more FREAKY FRIDAY Jamie Lee Curtis has fun in her role of a psychiatrist who wakes up in her teenage daughter’s body. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2004-03-11) - Read more BLACK HAWK DOWN The true story of Black Hawk Down on DStv History Channel on March 11. (article published 2004-03-11) - Read more THE NIGHT OF THE ADEATERS Alliance Française de Durban to host 250 of the finest, most amazing advertising films. (article published 2004-03-11) - Read more ROBERT MAKE-OVER Durban’s Caroline and Roger Robèrt compete against two other couples to make over their homes on M-Net programme. (article published 2004-03-11) - Read more IN AMERICA Near-penniless young Irish family battles family demons and to survive in New York in Jim Sheridan's captivating drama. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2004-03-7) - Read more BBC PRIME March 2004 Highlights on DStv. (article published 2004-03-7) - Read more ANANT SINGH ON CHARLIZE Internationally renowned Durban film producer acknowledges Charlize Theron’s Academy Award win. (article published 2004-03-7) - Read more COLD MOUNTAIN Sweeping epic of love, war, survival and heartbreak sets out to work on an intimate level. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2004-03-4) - Read more TRADING ON STYLE New home makeover show to air on Mnet. (article published 2004-03-4) - Read more R2 BILLION TO LOTTO BENEFICIARIES Allocation for current financial year to be made public after March 31 2004. (article published 2004-03-4) - Read more DAC CELEBRATION EVENTS Department of Arts and Culture launch of 10 Years of Freedom Programme. (article published 2004-03-1) - Read more CITY OF GOD Videovision Entertainment re-releases multi-Oscar nominated film. (article published 2004-02-28) - Read more THIRTEEN A gritty and engrossing drama of a teen rebel, with excellent performances all round. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2004-02-28) - Read more B ON M-NET/DSTV Calling all creative thinkers, artists and performers. Wanna be on TV? There is an easier way! (article published 2004-02-28) - Read more OUT IN AFRICA 10th South African Gay & Lesbian Film Festival 2004 runs in Durban and Pietermaritzburg. (article published 2004-02-28) - Read more ACADEMY AWARDS M-Net celebrates 76th Annual Academy Awards, Live on Movie Magic on February 29 and delayed on M-Net on March 1. (article published 2004-02-21) - Read more WOMEN OF THE YEAR AWARD Shoprite Checkers/SABC 2 honours woman achievers. (article published 2004-02-16) - Read more MY LIFE WITHOUT ME Slow, simplistic and sometimes strangely unaffecting drama about a young mother who decides to tell nobody she is soon to die. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2004-02-13) - Read more LOST IN TRANSLATION Angst and comic spark abound in Sofia Coppola's acclaimed comedy-drama about choice and commitment and depression. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2004-02-13) - Read more THE 2004 BRIT AWARDS M-Net’s to screen the world’s most celebrated awards on February 22 at 11h00. (article published 2004-02-13) - Read more ELF Light delight in story of human baby who grows to adulthood with elves at Santa's workshop, then sets out to find his real father. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2004-02-13) - Read more ACT INVITES APPLICATIONS The Arts & Culture Trust calls for funding applications. (article published 2004-02-13) - Read more GATEWAY SETS RECORD Gateway Theatre of Shopping set new Africa record for movie-goers. (article published 2004-02-9) - Read more BBC PRIME Line-up of great programmes from BBC Prime on DStv channel. (article published 2004-02-9) - Read more TALKING MOVIES Programme on DStv channel discusses “Miracle”, “Farmingville”, “Osama” and the Academy Awards. (article published 2004-02-9) - Read more JENNIFER GARNER FOR SCI-TECH Actress Jennifer Garner to present Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Scientific and Technical Awards. (article published 2004-02-9) - Read more 8 WOMEN Murder, mystery and music in a high-camp French tragi-comedy that nods to musicals and whodunits. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2004-01-28) - Read more EMMY AWARDS South African filmmakers invited to submit their projects to prestigious awards system. (article published 2004-01-28) - Read more GENIUS SEASON BBC World on DStv to profile some of the greatest scientific geniuses, past and present. (article published 2004-01-26) - Read more 46TH GRAMMY AWARDS M-Net gets exclusive rights to broadcast prestigious event on February 9. (article published 2004-01-25) - Read more THE RETURN OF THE KING Peter Jackson's magnificent trilogy goes out on a high note with his conclusion to J R R Tolkien's epic fantasy about good versus evil. One of the year's finest! (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2004-01-25) - Read more GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS 61st Annual Golden Globe Awards to be broadcast on M-Net on January 26 at 20h00. (article published 2004-01-25) - Read more CANNES FILM FESTIVAL 2004 Film students and up-and-coming filmmakers invited to submit one-minute film. (article published 2004-01-25) - Read more ACCESS ALL AREAS WEEKEND MTV on the DStv channel goes behind the scenes of the music world’s biggest stars. (article published 2004-01-23) - Read more 2003 BUSINESS DAY/BASA AWARDS Creative partnerships under the spotlight. (article published 2004-01-22) - Read more BLACKADDER Third series of popular Rowan Atkinson comedy programme to be hosted on BBC Prime on DStv. (article published 2004-01-17) - Read more DOUBLE HELPING Five Star Cooking: Next Generation on BBC Food on DStv. (article published 2004-01-17) - Read more LOONEY TUNES: BACK IN ACTION Fun, frenetic and wildly over-the-top, homage to cartoon characters from Warner Bros' Looney Tunes stable. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2003-12-31) - Read more FIRST SA TELENOVELLA kykNET commissions new soap and first telenovella in South Africa. (article published 2003-12-31) - Read more MESSIAH 2 Second instalment of a two-part thriller on M-Net. (article published 2003-12-30) - Read more ELTON JOHN ON WORLD IDOL Sir Elton John to make guest appearance on “World Idol” on New Year’s Day. (article published 2003-12-30) - Read more DIRTY PRETTY THINGS Fascinating look at the darker side of London, the problems of illegal immigrants and dodgy goings-on at a hotel. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2003-12-30) - Read more B ON MNET Studios open for new reality show from M-NET on January 15. (article published 2003-12-30) - Read more BBC WORLD BBC World unveils its dynamic new season for 2004. (article published 2003-12-28) - Read more HAPPY CHRISTMAS All the best to artSMart readers. (article published 2003-12-25) - Read more WORLD IDOL SPECTACULAR M-Net to air World Idol Spectacular on Christmas Eve. (article published 2003-12-23) - Read more TEREMOK Durban’s recently opened boutique lodge to be featured on Top Billing. (article published 2003-12-23) - Read more PARKY VS RYAN Suave BBC interviewer comes up against tricky guest artistes. (article published 2003-12-20) - Read more THE RETURN OF THE KING Magnificent movie marks conclusion to JRR Tolkien’s epic fantasy, “Lord of the Rings”. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2003-12-20) - Read more FOOTPRINTS Theatre and Song and Inspiration in M-Net programme. (article published 2003-12-20) - Read more BBC WORLD LOOKS BACK BBC World looks back at significant stories in 2003 and previews the year ahead on DStv. (article published 2003-12-20) - Read more ROBBIE WILLIAMS LIVE M-Net to show live concert from Knebworth. (article published 2003-12-14) - Read more WORLD IDOL M-Net to broadcast results on New Year’s Day. (article published 2003-12-14) - Read more CHRISTMAS WITH BBC PRIME Dinosaur drama, comedy favourites and Top of the Pops just a few attractions on DStv channel. (article published 2003-12-14) - Read more MASTER AND COMMANDER: THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD Peter Weir's spectacular, rousing swashbuckler about cat-and-mouse battles between a British vessel and a French frigate during the Napoleonic War. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2003-12-14) - Read more FINDING NEMO Witty, groundbreaking, computer-animated delight about a clownfish. One of the year's best films! (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2003-12-10) - Read more SWAT Nothing really new but thrills and spills presented with verve and style. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2003-12-8) - Read more COXON’S ROYAL FEAST BBC Food programme on DStv channel visits some of the Royal Households of Southern Africa. (article published 2003-12-8) - Read more THE MESSIAH Four episode series on M-Net is a dark, suspense drama. (article published 2003-12-8) - Read more BBC FOOD Special schedule of festive fare and seasonal treats on DStv channel. (article published 2003-12-8) - Read more THE NOBEL PRIZE BBC World on DStv celebates the achievements of the 2003 Nobel Prize laureates. (article published 2003-12-4) - Read more THE HISTORY CHANNEL DStv Makes History on Channel 68! (article published 2003-11-30) - Read more LOVE ACTUALLY Christmas hamper overflowing with goodies but sickeningly high in sugar. (Review by Billy Suter) (article published 2003-11-30) - Read more MEN IN BLACK II M-Net to host action comedy with Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith on November 30. (article published 2003-11-30) - Read more QQ ON GO New SMS2TV service on Channel 84 on DStv offers interactive form on viewers’ own TVs. (article published 2003-11-23) - Read more NEW HOME OF THE HITS East Coast Radio signed up as title and media sponsor of the House & Garden Show for 2004. (article published 2003-11-22) - Read more WORLD IDOL First SA Idol Heinz Winckler to compete on the global stage in M-Net programme. (article published 2003-11-22) - Read more RESFEST International traveling digital film festival running at Cinema Nourveau, Gateway. (article published 2003-11-22) - Read more SINGH’S TRC MOVIE UNDERWAY Principle photography started on Anant Singh’s movie based on Gillian Slovo’s novel. (article published 2003-11-21) - Read more ALI Will Smith gets into the ring to play Muhammad Ali in M-Net premier. (article published 2003-11-21) - Read more GO! DStv's vibey teen channel. (article published 2003-11-21) - Read more COLLATERAL DAMAGE Arnold Schwarzenegger movie for M-Net on November 23. (article published 2003-11-21) - Read more DREAMWORLD Anant Singh’s consortium is preferred bidder for Cape Town film studios. (article published 2003-11-20) - Read more LAW & ORDER Fifth series of popular drama/legal programme every Tuesdays and Saturdays at 21h00 on Hallmark Channel. (article published 2003-11-20) - Read more HER BEST FRIEND’S HUSBAND Successful attorney finds herself torn between best friend and former lover in Hallmark Channel movie. (article published 2003-11-20) - Read more HARD GROUND Bruce Dern and Burt Reynolds in Western on November 20 at 19h15 on Hallmark. (article published 2003-11-20) - Read more ALL OVER THE GUY Engaging comedy-drama about two gay men looking for Mr Right. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2003-11-19) - Read more NICKY FOR BASA KZN Nicky du Plessis appointed BASA regional representative for KZN. (article published 2003-11-17) - Read more TALKING MOVIES BBC WORLD programme from November 18 to 22 includes Russell Crowe, Mel Gibson’s “Passion of Christ” and “Beverley Hills, 90210” star Jason Priestley (article published 2003-11-17) - Read more VANESSA REDGRAVE ON HARDTALK Tim Sebastian talks to Vanessa Redgrave on November 20 on BBC World. (article published 2003-11-17) - Read more DIFF LOOKING FOR FILMMAKERS US Festival located in Georgia invites brilliant, underexposed independent filmmakers. (article published 2003-11-17) - Read more FILM TEAM AT GOLDEN HORSE “Racing Stripes” film team at the Golden Horse Casino Hotel in Pietermaritzburg. (article published 2003-11-13) - Read more COLLATERAL DAMAGE M-Net to present action movie with Arnold Schwarzenegger on November 23. (article published 2003-11-13) - Read more RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS WEEKEND MTV on DStv offers coverage of popular band on November 14, 15 and 16. (article published 2003-11-13) - Read more CHILDREN IN NEED BBC Prime on DStv present BBC’s annual fund-raising event. (article published 2003-11-13) - Read more HAAK & STEEK kykNET launches a soap filled with sinful thoughts, silly songs and sly characters. (article published 2003-11-13) - Read more THE THREE AMIGOS South Africa launches global AIDS strategy. (article published 2003-11-13) - Read more ANANT SINGH ACQUIRES RIGHTS Well-known Durban film producer takes African animation to the world. (article published 2003-11-13) - Read more AMERICAN PIE: THE WEDDING Another slice of silliness as the gross comedy series reaches its climax. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2003-11-13) - Read more SHOW TIME & SHIPPING NEWS M-Net presents comedy and drama on November 16 and 17. (article published 2003-11-13) - Read more DIFF WINNERS Winners of Durban International Film Festival awards. (article published 2003-11-12) - Read more DEATH OF KEN GAMPU One of South Africa’s most well-known film actors dies after a career in film of almost five decades. (article published 2003-11-11) - Read more KAGANOF WINS AT FILM FESTIVAL Double win for South Africa at African and Islands Film Festival. (article published 2003-11-11) - Read more RESFEST Digital film festival comes to Durban. (article published 2003-11-11) - Read more CALENDAR GIRLS Fundraising movie for TAFTA held on November 25 at Gateway. (article published 2003-11-11) - Read more MY MOTHER THE SPY The Hallmark Channel on DStv presents comedy/adventure movie on November 10. (article published 2003-11-9) - Read more LIFE AS A HOUSE M-Net presents comedy with Kevin Kline and Kristin Scott Thomas on November 10. (article published 2003-11-9) - Read more MONDAY NIGHT PREMIERS M-Net has good line-up for Monday night premiers. (article published 2003-11-9) - Read more PARKINSON Brand new series of Michael Parkinson’s ever-popular celebrity chat show for BBC Prime on DStv. (article published 2003-11-8) - Read more CONFIDENCE Pacy, tricky thriller stars Dustin Hoffman as a slick shyster specialising in ripping off big criminals. (article published 2003-11-8) - Read more SWIMMING UPSTREAM Excellent Aussie drama, based on a true story centres on a man’s battle to become a swimming champ. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2003-11-8) - Read more STEPHEN POLIAKOFF – SHOOTING THE PRESENT BBC Prime on DStv hosts programme on leading British director and scriptwiriter. (article published 2003-11-8) - Read more MONARCH OF THE GLEN: SERIES 1 BBC Prime on DStv presents another chance to catch this popular series from the beginning. (article published 2003-11-8) - Read more LARA CROFT: TOMB RAIDER - THE CRADLE OF LIFE Glossy sequel to “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider”. (article published 2003-11-8) - Read more THE LORD MAYOR’S SHOW DStv presents live coverage of one of London’s most splendid events. (article published 2003-11-3) - Read more M-NET NOVEMBER SERIES A good line-up of series is planned for November on M-Net. (article published 2003-11-3) - Read more PERFECT STRANGERS Engaging drama on DStv interweaves stories past and present to tell the revelatory story of a large and widely dispersed family. (article published 2003-11-3) - Read more REMEMBRANCE PROGRAMMES BBC Prime to cover the annual Festival of Remembrance and Cenotaph service. (article published 2003-11-3) - Read more SASWA SUMMIT A Summit for and about Scriptwriters. (article published 2003-10-26) - Read more DIGITAL MOVEMENT Digital Movement to launch at the Sithengi Film & Television Market 2003. (article published 2003-10-26) - Read more TOP GEAR Jeremy Clarkson returns to BBC World on DStv with entertaing motoring programme. (article published 2003-10-24) - Read more WITHOUT A TRACE M-Net series offers fascinating glimpse into the search for people who vanish inexplicably. (article published 2003-10-24) - Read more BBC WORLD Highlights on DStv programme deal with the search for gold. (article published 2003-10-24) - Read more WHAT WOMEN WANT M-Net’s Encore slot features Mel Gibson romantic comedy. (article published 2003-10-24) - Read more ALL OVER THE GUY Engaging new romantic comedy featuring a fine ensemble of mostly unknowns. (Review by Billy Suter courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2003-10-20) - Read more SOUTH AFRICAN SHOWCASE AT DIFF Durban International Film Festival showcases the foremost of South African film. (article published 2003-10-20) - Read more FAME OR MISFORTUNE Destined for Fame or doomed to Misfortune? Find out and win with DStv and Cell C. (article published 2003-10-20) - Read more ANIMATION FESTIVAL 2003 Sithengi 2003 presents platform to showcase African animation. (article published 2003-10-20) - Read more ER- SEASON 9 One of M-Net’s long-running and best dramatic series is back from October 20. (article published 2003-10-19) - Read more ITALIAN CINEMA FOCUS Durban International Film Festival features special component. (article published 2003-10-18) - Read more WAKING THE DEAD II Fascinating thrille series continues on M-NET. (article published 2003-10-16) - Read more DURBAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL South Africa’s longest-running Film Festival celebrates its 24th year in various venues in Durban. (article published 2003-10-8) - Read more AUDITIONS Auditions called on October 10 and 11 for regular TV show. (article published 2003-10-8) - Read more THE SUNFLOWER Fantasy musical movie produced and directed by Movieworld’s Lance Samuels and DuMarc’s Marc Wells. (article published 2003-09-26) - Read more THE CORAL REEF ADVENTURE IMAX movie visits some of the world's most beautiful yet endangered coral reefs. (article published 2003-09-24) - Read more SOULMATE Videovision Entertainment and Deepak Chopra Become “Soulmates” (article published 2003-09-24) - Read more PAFF CALLS FOR ENTRIES Pan African Film Festival currently accepting submissions of films and videos made by and/or about people of African descent. (article published 2003-09-19) - Read more MAQBOOL FOR VIDEOVISION Videovision entertainment acquires wordwide distribution rights to “Maqbool” in Toronto. (article published 2003-09-19) - Read more CARTE BLANCHE TURNS 15! M-Net’s flagship actuality programme celebrates 15 years of investigative journalism. (article published 2003-09-18) - Read more NEW BALLITO CINEMA New North Coast cinema opens on October 3 in Ballito. (article published 2003-09-18) - Read more INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL OF INDIA 34th International Film Festival of India invites applications. (article published 2003-09-14) - Read more FOOTPRINTS New television show on M-Net starts on September 14. (article published 2003-09-14) - Read more ROAD TO RESTITUTION Documentary launched during World Parks Congress in Durban. (article published 2003-09-14) - Read more BBC WORLD TALKING MOVIES Programme on DStv from September 16 to 20. (article published 2003-09-14) - Read more M-NET ENCORES Popular films have re-showing on M-Net channel. (article published 2003-09-10) - Read more M-NET PREMIERES Shirley Valentine and Beautiful Mind on M-Net this weekend (September 13 and 14) (article published 2003-09-10) - Read more KAMPONG FILM FESTIVAL Filmmakers invited to showcase their work in Singapore festival. (article published 2003-09-10) - Read more CITY OF GOD Orgy of brutality earns top marks. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2003-09-10) - Read more DURBAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 24th edition of popular festival covers broad selection of culturally diverse, quality films from around the world. (article published 2003-09-6) - Read more PARKINSON The inimitable Michael Parkinson can be seen on BBC Prime on DStv every Monday night at 22h30. (article published 2003-08-24) - Read more YES MINISTER Firm favourite to be screened on BBC Prime on DStv every night in September at 23h30. (article published 2003-08-24) - Read more THE SCOLD’S BRIDLE BBC Prime on DStv presents psychological thriller from crime writer Minette Walters. (article published 2003-08-24) - Read more BBC FOOD James Martin, Neil Perry, Sophie Grigson, Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall, Seamus O’Connell and Jamie Oliver appear in DStv food series. (article published 2003-08-24) - Read more CITIZEN BAINES Powerful one-hour series starts on M-Net on August 25 at 19h00. (article published 2003-08-22) - Read more SUNDAY BLOCKBUSTERS “Behind Enemy Lines” and “Don’t Say A Word” on M-Net Sunday night programme. (article published 2003-08-22) - Read more THE ICE HOUSE BBC Prime on DStv to screen gripping thriller. (article published 2003-08-20) - Read more PHONE BOOTH Urban morality thriller is tense, clever and well directed, with stylish and effective use of the split-screen technique. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2003-08-15) - Read more LEADING MEN ON M-NET Tom Cruise, Robert De Niro and Michael Douglas feature on M-Net. (article published 2003-08-15) - Read more FEEDBACK ON VIDEO Andrew Buckland’s play becomes South Africa’s first computer-animated feature film. (article published 2003-07-31) - Read more STOKVEL Former Durban actor James Ngcobo stars in new SABC2 comedy series. (article published 2003-07-27) - Read more BBC PRIME MUSIC DOCUMENTARIES Saturday music documentaries on DStv pay channel for August. (article published 2003-07-27) - Read more THE SUNFLOWER Home grown movie shooting in and around Durban. (article published 2003-07-27) - Read more BBC PRIME August highlights on popular channel to be found on DStv. (article published 2003-07-23) - Read more SPIRITED AWAY Surreal variation of The Wizard of Oz from Japanese director Hayao Miyazaki. (Review by Billy Suter) (article published 2003-07-20) - Read more THE RES Videovision Entertainment collaborates with Franz Marx to produce new series. (article published 2003-07-19) - Read more AMANDLA! A REVOLUTION IN FOUR-PART HARMONY A fascinating documentary on the music and song that played an important role in the struggle against apartheid. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2003-07-16) - Read more M-NET PREMIERS Coming up in the M-Net Monday slot are: The Day Reagan was Shot, The Others, The Man Who Cried and Behind the Red Door. (article published 2003-07-16) - Read more SUNDAY BLOCKBUSTERS Mr Bones, Harry Potter, Moulin Rouge and Training Day for M-Net Sunday blockbusters. (article published 2003-07-16) - Read more LIFE WITH JUDY GARLAND Mini series based on book by movie star’s daughter. (article published 2003-07-16) - Read more GIMME GIMME GIMME James Dreyfus is an out-of-work actor on M-Net comedy series. (article published 2003-07-16) - Read more TUESDAY NIGHT M-NET SERIES Wide range of interesing drama series on offer on M-Net on Tuesday nights. (article published 2003-07-16) - Read more FAMILY SCREENING OF “DADDY DAY CARE” Ster-Kinekor Theatres offer specially-priced family screenings this weekend (July 12 and 13). (article published 2003-07-9) - Read more DOGTOWN AND Z-BOYS Fascinating documentary tracing early trend-setters of the skateboarding phenomenon. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2003-07-9) - Read more SUNDAY BLOCKBUSTERS Mr Bones, Harry Potter, Moulin Rouge and Training Day for M-Net Sunday blockbusters. (article published 2003-07-4) - Read more LIFE WITH JUDY GARLAND Mini series based on book by movie star’s daughter (article published 2003-07-4) - Read more GIMME GIMME GIMME James Dreyfus is an out-of-work actor on M-Net comedy series. (article published 2003-07-4) - Read more TUESDAY NIGHT M-NET SERIES Wide range of interesing drama series on offer on M-Net on Tuesday nights.. (article published 2003-07-4) - Read more LOERIES FOR DISTURBANCE Disturbance Design bags Loeries for graphic design! (article published 2003-06-25) - Read more EMMY SEMI-FINALS FOR SA Semi-Finals of the International Emmy Awards Documentary & Drama Series to be hosted by the NFVF. (article published 2003-06-21) - Read more ETHEKWINI MUNICIPAL LIBRARY FILMS Regular film programme in City Hall on Tuesdays. (article published 2003-06-21) - Read more IMAX MOVIES Movies at Gateway complex. (article published 2003-06-20) - Read more PANIC M-Net Premier features comedy drama who finds love in his psychiatrist’s waiting room. (article published 2003-06-20) - Read more SASWA LAUNCHES SCRIPTWRITING SURVEY Calling all scriptwriters, producers, broadcasters to take part in assessement of professional norms. (article published 2003-06-16) - Read more CHER: LIVING PROOF Screened on M-Net on June 17, celebration of Cher’s remarkable career. (article published 2003-06-16) - Read more CELINE IN LAS VEGAS M-Net one-hour special on June 24. (article published 2003-06-16) - Read more DACST SUPPORT FOR FILM Deputy Minister Sonjica pledges to spearhead International film industry activity. (article published 2003-06-16) - Read more SKY IN HER EYES Co-directors Madoda Ncayiyana and Ouida Smit win prestigious prizes at Cannes Critics Week. (article published 2003-06-16) - Read more DAUGHTER FROM DANANG Life documentary on M-Net on June 16 at 21h35. (article published 2003-06-13) - Read more GEISHA M-Net documentary reveals the truth behind the Japanese modern Geisha. (article published 2003-06-11) - Read more THE MATRIX: RELOADED It's rage against machines as the sequel to the most influential sci-fi film of the millennium arrives. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury). (article published 2003-06-11) - Read more CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION Documentary film follows filmmaker Zola Maseko, as he tracks down five South African exiles twelve years after their return home. (article published 2003-06-5) - Read more DARK BLUE The good, the bad and the ugly in the LAPD at the time of the 1992 race riots, starring Kurt Russell and Ving Rhames. Review by Billy Suter (courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2003-06-5) - Read more KZN IDOLS ENTRANTS Durban delivers 15 Idols finalists (article published 2003-06-5) - Read more 28 DAYS LATER Shooting with digital video, director of “Trainspotting” presents a striking, original and gripping zombie movie. Review by Billy Suter (courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2003-06-5) - Read more NETWORK FOR ARTS AND CULTURE SOUTH AFRICA (NACSA) NACSA accepts apology of Director General of Department of Arts and Culture (article published 2003-06-5) - Read more THE HOURS Gruelling and depressing, but captivating, drama about women on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Magnificent performances from Kidman, Moore and Streep. Review by Billy Suter (courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2003-06-1) - Read more APOLLO FILM FESTIVAL Annual event designed to showcase the best of South African and African Independent Films. (article published 2003-06-1) - Read more HOW TO LOSE A GUY IN 10 DAYS Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey in a light, fun battle-of-the-sexes comedy. Revue by Billy Suter (courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2003-06-1) - Read more WHITE OLEANDER MIchelle Pfeiffer and Renee Zellweger star in this drama which makes for engaging viewing. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2003-05-30) - Read more DEATH OF JOHN BARKER The Mercury’s television critic and forner night editor John Barker has died in Durban aged 66. (article published 2003-05-23) - Read more CONSPIRACY Kenneth Branagh stars in recreation of Nazis’ “Final Solution' meeting on M-Net. (article published 2003-05-22) - Read more LOVE IN COLD CLIMATE Two-part M-Net mini-series follows the fortunes of three girls from old aristocratic families. (article published 2003-05-22) - Read more UNDECLARED M-Net series from Emmy Award-winning writer/producer Judd Apatow. (article published 2003-05-22) - Read more POLLOCK Patterns of inner turmoil at the heart of this film in which Ed Harris plays tortured American abstract artist Jackson Pollock. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2003-05-19) - Read more ANYONE CAN BE ON MiTV! M-Net’s new groundbreaking concept (article published 2003-05-19) - Read more FAR FROM HEAVEN Glowing valentine to the conservative, heightened-reality, Technicolor-drenched tear-jerkers of the 1950s. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2003-05-19) - Read more NAF PREMIERES Four film premières for National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. (article published 2003-05-19) - Read more NEW MUSIC INDABA 2003 Annual showcase of NewMusicSA. (article published 2003-05-17) - Read more JACKASS THE MOVIE No cinematic merit whatsoever and liable to offend but fans of the TV series will be impressed. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury). (article published 2003-05-17) - Read more BIG BROTHER AFRICA The names of 12 of Africa’s most dynamic personalities to be unveiled on May 25. (article published 2003-05-17) - Read more 8 MILE Rap icon Eminem in a tale loosely based on his rise to fame. (Billy Suter) (article published 2003-05-17) - Read more THE PIANIST Roman Polanski's poignant Holocaust drama centred on triumph of the spirit. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2003-05-14) - Read more THE PIANIST Roman Polanski's poignant Holocaust drama centred on triumph of the spirit. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2003-05-14) - Read more CINEMA SUBLIME May Programme for art movie series which acts as NSA fundraiser. (article published 2003-05-3) - Read more HAILE GERIMA TO DURBAN. Film director to visit KZN screenings of “Sankofa”. (article published 2003-04-25) - Read more IDOLS ENTRIES OPEN Deadline for entry into M-Net’s second series of “Idols” close on May 2. (article published 2003-04-24) - Read more M-NET ENTRIES FOR EdiT Film Students are invited to enter fourth phase of Emerging Dynamics in Television Awards. (article published 2003-04-24) - Read more GANGS OF NEW YORK Martin Scorsese’s epic and impressive - but flawed - tale of revenge and history.(Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2003-04-24) - Read more A LION'S TRAIL BROADCAST ON SABC3 55 minute documentary on April 28 tells how popular song was originally written by Zulu shepherd boy. (article published 2003-04-24) - Read more BIG BROTHER AFRICA Big Brother Africa gets familiar faces to host new housemates. (article published 2003-04-24) - Read more SONG VIR KATRYN Hip new drama series on kykNET (article published 2003-04-24) - Read more FINAL DESTINATION 2 Inventive deaths and dark humour at the core of sequel to 2000 movie. (Review by Billy Suter) (article published 2003-04-21) - Read more MNET MOVIES Premieres coming up on the pay channel feature Judy Davis and Helen Mirren. (article published 2003-04-21) - Read more NOWHERE IN AFRICA Subtitled German movie is a surprise delight. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2003-04-20) - Read more BEHIND THE SUN Next title in the Cinema Sublime art movie series. (article published 2003-04-20) - Read more HUGH MASEKELA UP-CLOSE DStv features programme on popular SAMA award winner. (article published 2003-04-20) - Read more RABBIT PROOF FENCE The best film so far this year - the true story of three Aborigine girls on a trek for freedom. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2003-04-17) - Read more MATTER OF TIME Script by Janet van Eeden optioned by Distant Eye films in the UK. (article published 2003-04-17) - Read more AFCI LOCATIONS EXPO Mandle Ndimande represents KZN Film Office at expo in Los Angeles. (article published 2003-04-17) - Read more PRODUCTION FOR IDOLS UNDERWAY The search for this year's one and only musical sensation in South Africa is about to begin! (article published 2003-04-17) - Read more INFACT FILM SERIES Deadline April 25 for submissions to International Documentary Association. (article published 2003-04-15) - Read more EASTER SPECIALS ON CHANNEL O Music specials to revive viewers spiritually. (article published 2003-04-15) - Read more CHICAGO A six-times Oscar-winner. A razzle-dazzle gem saluting Kander and Ebb's sassy, jazz stage musical! – Review by Billy Suter (article published 2003-04-15) - Read more REMAKE OF KITE Anant Singh and Rob Cohen partner on live action remake of anime hit (article published 2003-04-15) - Read more LE LIBERTIN Colourful and bawdy, this movie remains a curiously engaging little romp. (Review by Billy Suter) (article published 2003-04-15) - Read more I AM DINA Next title in the Cinema Sublime art movie series. (article published 2003-04-15) - Read more NEW SABC PRODUCTIONS SABC2 supports local industry with briefs worth more than R38-million. (article published 2003-04-15) - Read more PANSA & BASA CONFERENCE First arts and culture marketing conference for South Africa. (article published 2003-04-11) - Read more PUNCH DRUNK LOVE Next title in the Cinema Sublime art movie series. (article published 2003-04-10) - Read more SOLARIS Slow, cerebral sci-fi with George Clooney in a dream world while circling a mysterious planet. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2003-04-10) - Read more ACT BACK ON THE ARTS SCENE Applications for the funding of arts, culture and heritage projects close on May 23. (article published 2003-04-9) - Read more ENTERTAINERS LEGAL SUPPORT Role players in entertainment industry need protection. (article published 2003-04-9) - Read more RHUMBELOW VIDEO Umbilo theatre venue offers a fun filled video evening of 18 months of entertainment. (article published 2003-04-8) - Read more NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TOPS National Geographic Channel hooks over 30 million subscribers across Europe and Africa. (article published 2003-04-6) - Read more THE KING'S DAUGHTERS Freedom and repression are at the core of this lavish costume drama about the education of young girls in the 17th century. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2003-03-29) - Read more FESTIVAL SHOWCASE Exciting addition to the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. (article published 2003-03-29) - Read more REMAKE RIGHTS TO “DON’T LOOK UP” Anant Singh acquires remake rights to famed Japanese horror-meister’s movie. (article published 2003-03-24) - Read more ADAPTATION Spike Jonze's loopy, audacious story of a stressed screenwriter (Nicolas Cage) with writer's block. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2003-03-24) - Read more FREE LUNCH-HOUR FILMS Ethekwini Municipal Libraries’ free lunch hour programme: (article published 2003-03-24) - Read more TADPOLE AND FRIDA Cinema Sublime movies are Sundance festival award-winner this afternoon and biopic of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo on March 30. (article published 2003-03-23) - Read more 75TH ANNIVERSARY FOR OSCARS Annual film awards live on Movie Magic on March 24. (article published 2003-03-23) - Read more CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Steven Spielberg's stylish cat-and-mouse caper based on the true story of America's youngest conman. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2003-03-22) - Read more DUAL VIEW DECODER New digital satellite decoder brings peace to the home! (article published 2003-03-22) - Read more 2003 NATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL PROGRAMME “Home at last and proud to be South African” is the motto of South Africa’s largest cultural festival. (article published 2003-03-22) - Read more CHICAGO Don’t miss it – it’s at Ster Kinekor at Gateway. A must for lovers of musical theatre. (Review by Caroline Smart) (article published 2003-03-20) - Read more NFVF VACANCIES March 20 deadline for applications for Senior Research & Policy Manager and Research & Policy Coordinator. (article published 2003-03-17) - Read more ABOUT SCHMIDT Jack Nicholson excels in an Oscar-nominated role in a dark satire on humanity. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2003-03-16) - Read more SA PAVILION AT CANNES National Film and Video Foundation to host pavilion in the International Village at the Cannes Film Festival. (article published 2003-03-16) - Read more NEW SPONSORSHIP FOR GRAHAMSTOWN National Arts Festival in Grahamstown scoops two new sponsorship partners. (article published 2003-03-11) - Read more FESPACO WINNERS Two South African productions awarded prizes at Africa’s most established film festival. (article published 2003-03-11) - Read more PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE Offbeat, inventive and delightful comedy from the director of Magnolia. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury)\ (article published 2003-03-11) - Read more BELOW Classic case of trailer proving far better than the film. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2003-03-9) - Read more LEISURESMART Renamed of pages to (article published 2003-03-1) - Read more CINÉMAS AFRICAINS Collective book on African cinema written by Dr Samuel Lelievre. (article published 2003-02-22) - Read more ZING kykNET sets out to find South Africa's funkiest Afrikaans singing duo. (article published 2003-02-22) - Read more FESPACO South African films set to make impact at Africa's most prestigious film festival. (article published 2003-02-21) - Read more GRAMMYS AND OSCARS Major award ceremonies to be broadcast on M-Net. (article published 2003-02-21) - Read more LUNCH HOUR FILMS Regular free lunch-hour programme held in the JS Steele Auditorium of the City Hall. (article published 2003-02-20) - Read more SING-A-LONG-A JOSEPH Global event phenomenon reaches South Africa at last – and looks set to tour! (article published 2003-02-19) - Read more CALL FOR SA FILMS USA’s Dahlonega Inernational Film Festival calls for entries. (article published 2003-02-18) - Read more A KNIGHT’S TALE Part road trip, part romance, part exuberant action-adventure on M-Net on February 23. (article published 2003-02-16) - Read more THE RING Speckled with plot-holes but strong on atmosphere and makes for compelling entertainment. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2003-02-12) - Read more AUDITIONS FOR INDIAN ACTOR Troubadour Productions looking for very attractive mid 30’s actor required for SABC2 movie series. (article published 2003-02-5) - Read more DECODER ROADMAP Last year. MultiChoice Africa (MCA) unveiled its decoder roadmap for the foreseeable future. (article published 2003-02-3) - Read more METRO FILMS Free lunch hour film programme from Ethekweni Municipal Libraries in City Hall. (article published 2003-01-31) - Read more METRO FILMS Free lunch hour film programme from Ethekweni Municipal Libraries in City Hall. (article published 2003-01-24) - Read more 45th ANNUAL GRAMMY NOMINEES The annual Grammy Awards made their 45th presentation in New York on January 7. (article published 2003-01-22) - Read more RANDOM HEARTS Movie with Harrison Ford, Kristen Scott Thomas and Charles Dutton is M-Net Encore movie on January 24. (article published 2003-01-22) - Read more ALONG CAME A SPIDER Morgan Freeman appears in M-Net blockbuster premiere. (article published 2003-01-22) - Read more LOCAL STARS ON JERRY SPRINGER’S SHOW Ian Roberts, Fanie de Villiers and Sons of Trout appear on Jerry Springer's Saturday Night on January 25. (article published 2003-01-22) - Read more M-NET MOVIES Series of top movies coming up from M-Net. (article published 2003-01-22) - Read more MADE Slick, wickedly funny and edgy mobster drama for Cinema Sublime. (article published 2003-01-15) - Read more AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS The Osbournes, First Family of Rock 'n' Roll, to host 30th annual event. (article published 2003-01-7) - Read more BON JOVI NEW YORK TV SPECIAL M-Net to air rare up close and personal appearance on January 19 at 19h00. (article published 2003-01-7) - Read more THE GURU Hollywood meets Bollywood and romantic comedy gets sprinklings of spice. (Review by Billy Suter, courtesy of The Mercury) (article published 2003-01-5) - Read more CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION Critically acclaimed international crime series back for its second season on M-Net on January 7. (article published 2003-01-4) - Read more PLAIN JANE M-Net to screen series set in affluent London suburbs on January 7 at 20h30. (article published 2003-01-3) - Read more DR DOLITTLE 2 M-Net to screen sequel to 1998 blockbuster on January 5 at 20h00. (article published 2003-01-3) - Read more GAZ’LAM Educational TV drama series continues without key character. (article published 2003-01-3) - Read more HAPPY NEW YEAR All the very best for 2003! (article published 2003-01-1) - Read more PRINCE’S PARTY M-Net to screen Hyde Park concert for Prince Charles’s Trust. (article published 2002-12-30) - Read more AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS To be hosted by The Osbournes the 30th annual American Music Awards (article published 2002-12-30) - Read more EGOLI HOURLONG VIEWING FEAST Sandra Prinsloo and Elzabé Zietsman return to “Egoli” for five hour-long consecutive episodes. (article published 2002-12-30) - Read more EGOLI HOURLONG VIEWING FEAST Sandra Prinsloo and Elzabé Zietsman return to “Egoli” for five hour-long consecutive episodes. (article published 2002-12-30) - Read more	current news crafts dance festivals drama film & tv literature music supper theatre visual arts miscellaneous leisuresmart letters to the editor classified ads archives crafts dance drama festivals film & tv literature music supper theatre visual arts miscellaneous letters home page