On 13 April principal photography begins on writer and director Corne van Rooyen’s debut film Hollywood in my Huis (Hollywood in my House), which will be filmed in Cape Town. Described as a ‘spirited, refreshing coming-of-age romantic comedy’ the film tells the story of ‘wallflower’ Jana, who lives in a poor neighbourhood with her dysfunctional […]
“The LEGO Movie” continues to build a following with audiences in the U.S. and around the globe, surpassing the $400 million mark in worldwide grosses and remaining a box office draw. The announcement was made today by Dan Fellman, President of Domestic Distribution, and Veronika Kwan Vandenberg, President of International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures. To […]
Lupita Nyong’o, the 31-year-old Mexican-Kenyan actress who won an Oscar for her performance in director Steve McQueen’s 12 Years a Slave, has met with American film and television producer JJ Abrams to discuss a potential role in his forthcoming film, Star Wars: Episode VII. It is rumoured that the role Nyong’o is being considered for […]
It is The Film Factory and Memory Box Productions’ privilege to announce that PAD NA JOU HART achieved a new record by reaching the R10 million mark at the box office. According to Pieter Geldenhuys of Ster Kinekor Entertainment: “PAD NA JOU HART has become the second Afrikaans movie to ever achieve this result after […]
BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT The 2014 Judges unanimously decided that in the category ”Best Documentary Short” no award will be given. BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER OF A DOCUMENTARY SHORT Susan Scott – 50/50:Wild Dogs Pule Molebatsi – Ndiyindoda : I am A Man Ingmar Buchner – Waterborne BEST DIRECTOR OF A DOCUMENTARY SHORT The 2014 Judges unanimously decided […]
United International Pictures and Light and Dark Films have announced that their independent movie KONFETTI will be featuring at this year’s Beverly Hills and Julien Dubuque international film festivals Entering its 14th successful year, the Beverly Hills Film Festival (BHFF) is an international competition dedicated to showcasing the art and talent of emerging filmmakers in the […]
Thanks to online shows from MduComics and The Anne Hirsch Show, bizcommunity reports that the online presence of South Africa on YouTube has increased by 90%. YouTube attracts a global generation that has grown up watching what they want, whenever they want, on whatever device is closest. Globally, almost 40% of YouTube’s 6 billion hours of monthly watch-time comes from mobile devices. […]
According to deadline.com The Grudge, the Takashi Shimazu-directed 2004 film that helped establish the viability of low-cost genre films, is getting a reboot. Ghost House Pictures and Good Universe will relaunch the franchise, and they’ve set Midnight Meat Train scribe Jeff Buhler to draft the reboot. The original starred Sarah Michelle Gellar, cost around $10 million, grossed $187 million worldwide and hatched a sequel. […]
Google Play Movies & TV is an app which allows users to purchase or rent movies and TV shows on Google Play after which they are able to watch them on an Android phone or tablet. Originally only available to limited regions, with the selection of content varying from country to county depending on national […]
The talented lovely Mmabatho Montsho took some time to sit with The Vent and share with us her work on the latest local hit “Nothing for Mahala” . She discusses the star cast and how her character sets a good example for young females.
