Exclusive: Showmax content chief Yolisa Phahle has revealed how co-producing with international partners has helped the South Africa-based streamer compete with fierce SVoD competition, as a first trailer for its epic fantasy drama Blood Psalms is today unveiled. You can watch it here below.
Blood Psalms, from creators Layla Swart and Jahmil X.T. Qubeka from Yellowbone Entertainment, is a big budget co-production with France’s Canal+ — the latest in several collaborations between the companies — and is billed as Showmax’s “biggest and most ambitious series, completely unlike any other African series you’ve ever seen” by Nomsa Philiso, Executive Head of Programming at the streamer’s parent MultiChoice. The fantasy drama, shot entirely in African languages, has touches of Game of Thrones, set 11,000 years ago in ancient Africa in a world of warring factions and magic.
The synopsis reads: “In Ancient Africa, one thousand days after the fall of Atlantis,...
Blood Psalms, from creators Layla Swart and Jahmil X.T. Qubeka from Yellowbone Entertainment, is a big budget co-production with France’s Canal+ — the latest in several collaborations between the companies — and is billed as Showmax’s “biggest and most ambitious series, completely unlike any other African series you’ve ever seen” by Nomsa Philiso, Executive Head of Programming at the streamer’s parent MultiChoice. The fantasy drama, shot entirely in African languages, has touches of Game of Thrones, set 11,000 years ago in ancient Africa in a world of warring factions and magic.
The synopsis reads: “In Ancient Africa, one thousand days after the fall of Atlantis,...
- 8/17/2022
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Wrekin Hill Entertainment - the company that picked up Gallowwalkers, which stars Wesley Snipes, and released it in the USA this summer, has done the same for South African action/drama iNumber Number, directed by Donovan Marsh, which stars Sdumo Mtshali, Presley Chweneyagae, Israel Makoe, Hlubi Mboya, and Owen Sejake. This news comes on the hills of yesterday's news that Universal Pictures has picked up remake rights to the film, with plans to produce an American version, with Chris Morgan (Fast & Furious flicks scribe), and his partner Emile Gladstone, adapting.Both news items come a month after the...
- 10/31/2013
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
A surprising move here by Universal. It's not often that South African films are remade by Hollywood studios. I'll have to research, but this just might be a first, or, at least, a very rare buy. The studio has announced that it picked up the remake rights to the South African action/drama iNumber Number, directed by Donovan Marsh (his third feature directorial effort), which stars Sdumo Mtshali, Presley Chweneyagae, Israel Makoe, Hlubi Mboya, and Owen Sejake. This is a month after the film World Premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, where it was picked up by Fortissimo Films. The company acquired worldwide distribution...
- 10/30/2013
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
South African *neo-noir* thriller How To Steal 2 Million, a film we've been following for about 2 years now, as it traveled the international film festival circuit, winning acclaim along the way, is now available to USA audiences via iTunes, and you're encouraged to take a look at it. A quick recap... Directed by Charles Vundla, the film stars Menzi Ngubane, Rapulana Seiphemo, Terry Pheto, Hlubi Mboya and John Kani. Kani might be the most familiar to those in the west. A veteran actor of stage and screen, as well as a writer in his own right, Kani's resume includes parts in The Ghost And The Darkness, and Sarafina, as well as alongside Ralph Fiennes and Gerard Butler in...
- 10/8/2013
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Titled iNumber Number, the violent action/drama from South African filmmaker Donovan Marsh (his third feature directorial effort), stars Sdumo Mtshali, Presley Chweneyagae, Israel Makoe, Hlubi Mboya, and Owen Sejake. Here's a synopsis: When Chili Ngcobo, an honest but ambitious undercover cop, is cheated out of a major reward by his corrupt superiors, he infiltrates a cash-in-transit heist gang, and instead of busting them, he decides to participate in a one off score. He must face off against his partner who refuses to let him do it and one of the gang members who recognizes him as a cop. The film is set to make its World Premiere at the Toronto International Film...
- 8/16/2013
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Nice! South African Neo-Noir 'How To Steal Two Million' Will Be Available To Us Audiences Via iTunes
South African *neo-noir* thriller How To Steal 2 Million, a film we've been following for about 2 years now, as it traveled the international film festival circuit, winning acclaim along the way, will now be available to USA audiences via iTunes, starting on June 4 - just next week! A quick recap... Directed by Charles Vundla, the film stars Menzi Ngubane, Rapulana Seiphemo, Terry Pheto, Hlubi Mboya and John Kani. Kani might be the most familiar to those in the west. A veteran actor of stage and screen, as well as a writer in his own right, Kani's resume includes parts in The Ghost And The Darkness, and Sarafina, as well as alongside Ralph Fiennes and Gerard Butler in...
- 5/30/2013
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
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- 1/27/2013
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Get ready for more explosive action, adrenaline-pumping thrills when violent criminals race for their freedom in stronger and more vicious than ever vehicles in the ultimate enemy face-off blood sport in Wacky Races meets Mad Max original feature Death Race 3: Inferno.
The boys are having a bit of fun – Death Race 3: Inferno sees the return of Goss as Frankenstein as the competition now heads to a new locale: South Africa’s Kalahari Desert. The greatest Death Race driver of all time takes on this ultimate challenge to not only save himself, but his pit crew, as well.
Roel Reiné‘s sequel from the screenplay by Tony Giglio (Death Race 2) which stars Luke Goss, Danny Trejo, Tanit Phoenix and Ving Rhames debuts on Blu-ray and DVD in early 2013. Also, joining the action are Dougray Scott (Mission: Impossible II) and Hlubi Mboya (How to Steal 2 Million).
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The boys are having a bit of fun – Death Race 3: Inferno sees the return of Goss as Frankenstein as the competition now heads to a new locale: South Africa’s Kalahari Desert. The greatest Death Race driver of all time takes on this ultimate challenge to not only save himself, but his pit crew, as well.
Roel Reiné‘s sequel from the screenplay by Tony Giglio (Death Race 2) which stars Luke Goss, Danny Trejo, Tanit Phoenix and Ving Rhames debuts on Blu-ray and DVD in early 2013. Also, joining the action are Dougray Scott (Mission: Impossible II) and Hlubi Mboya (How to Steal 2 Million).
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- 9/6/2012
- by Nick Martin
- Filmofilia
Get ready for an explosive, action-fueled ride when hardened criminals race for their freedom in vicious new vehicles and face off in the ultimate blood sport in the all-new original feature Death Race 3: Inferno.
In this all-new original feature film based on the hit franchise, the popular Death Race is transported across the globe to the unforgiving and rugged terrain of South Africa where Frankenstein – the greatest Death Race driver of all time – takes on this ultimate challenge to not only save himself, but his pit crew, as well.
Inspired by Roger Corman.s cult classic thrill ride, Death Race 3: Inferno marks the return of Luke Goss (Death Race 2, Hellboy 2: The Golden Army, Blade 2), Danny Trejo (Death Race 2, Machete, .Sons of Anarchy.), Ving Rhames (Death Race 2, Mission: Impossible franchise, Pulp Fiction), Fred Koehler (Death Race 1 & 2, .Lost.), Robin Shou (Death Race 1 & 2, Mortal Kombat) and Tanit Phoenix (Death Race 2,...
In this all-new original feature film based on the hit franchise, the popular Death Race is transported across the globe to the unforgiving and rugged terrain of South Africa where Frankenstein – the greatest Death Race driver of all time – takes on this ultimate challenge to not only save himself, but his pit crew, as well.
Inspired by Roger Corman.s cult classic thrill ride, Death Race 3: Inferno marks the return of Luke Goss (Death Race 2, Hellboy 2: The Golden Army, Blade 2), Danny Trejo (Death Race 2, Machete, .Sons of Anarchy.), Ving Rhames (Death Race 2, Mission: Impossible franchise, Pulp Fiction), Fred Koehler (Death Race 1 & 2, .Lost.), Robin Shou (Death Race 1 & 2, Mortal Kombat) and Tanit Phoenix (Death Race 2,...
- 9/5/2012
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Death Race 3 The Stakes Are Higher Than Ever For The Ultimate Road Warrior In An All-new Deadly Race
Currently Filming In South Africa
Death Race 3, the latest heart-pounding entry in the high-octane franchise, is currently filming in and around Cape Town, South Africa. In this all-new original feature film from Universal 1440 Entertainment, hardened criminals race for their freedom in vicious new vehicles and face-off in the ultimate blood sport, when the popular Death Race is transported across the globe to the unforgiving and rugged terrain of South Africa. Forced against his will to participate in this global TV spectacle, Frankenstein – the greatest Death Race driver of all time – takes on this ultimate challenge to not only save himself, but his pit crew as well. Inspired by Roger Corman’s cult classic thrill ride, Death Race 3 marks the return of Luke Goss (Death Race 2, Hellboy 2: The Golden Army, Blade 2), Danny Trejo (Death Race 2,...
Currently Filming In South Africa
Death Race 3, the latest heart-pounding entry in the high-octane franchise, is currently filming in and around Cape Town, South Africa. In this all-new original feature film from Universal 1440 Entertainment, hardened criminals race for their freedom in vicious new vehicles and face-off in the ultimate blood sport, when the popular Death Race is transported across the globe to the unforgiving and rugged terrain of South Africa. Forced against his will to participate in this global TV spectacle, Frankenstein – the greatest Death Race driver of all time – takes on this ultimate challenge to not only save himself, but his pit crew as well. Inspired by Roger Corman’s cult classic thrill ride, Death Race 3 marks the return of Luke Goss (Death Race 2, Hellboy 2: The Golden Army, Blade 2), Danny Trejo (Death Race 2,...
- 1/5/2012
- by Melissa Howland
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Death Race 2 was perhaps better than people expected from a Dtv followup to a mediocre remake, and Universal's 1440 Entertainment is hard at work on another one. They're currently down in South Africa shooting the film with Luke Goss (Death Race 2), Danny Trejo and Ving Rhames. Familiar faces to the series include Fred Koehler, Robin Shou, and Tanit Phoenix, and joining the series will be Dougray Scott )(Mission: Impossible II”) and Hlubi Mboya (How To Steal 2 Million)....
- 12/15/2011
- by Alex Riviello
- JoBlo.com
Just beneath this post, I said I’d highlight all of the feature-length films nominated for African Movie Academy Awards (Amaa) this year, which were announced over the weekend – Saturday, specifically, a day before the American Academy Awards voters, aka the Oscars, handed out its trophies.
Here’s the first of many Amaa highlights. It’s a good-looking South African film called A Small Town Called Descent. I initially alerted you all to the film last summer, when it made its word debut at the Durban Film Festival. I haven’t read much about it since then… until now, thankfully.
The film is nominated in the Best Picture, Best Director and Best Supporting Actor categories at this year’s AMAAs.
Directed by Jahmil Xt Qubeka, his feature film debut, the film’s synopsis reads: … follows three Scorpion agents in their investigation of xenophobic attacks that took place in a small town.
Here’s the first of many Amaa highlights. It’s a good-looking South African film called A Small Town Called Descent. I initially alerted you all to the film last summer, when it made its word debut at the Durban Film Festival. I haven’t read much about it since then… until now, thankfully.
The film is nominated in the Best Picture, Best Director and Best Supporting Actor categories at this year’s AMAAs.
Directed by Jahmil Xt Qubeka, his feature film debut, the film’s synopsis reads: … follows three Scorpion agents in their investigation of xenophobic attacks that took place in a small town.
- 2/28/2011
- by Tambay
- ShadowAndAct
I wasn’t aware that the Durban Film Festival was under way (thanks to Bombastic E. for the tip). It actually ends on Sunday, August 1st. A number of the films screening have already been profiled and/or reviewed on this blog; others you’ve likely heard about. But I’ll scrub the entire list for any titles worth mentioning here… like the one featured in the video clip below titled, A Small Town Called Descent – its world premiere.
Synopsis reads: A Small Town Called Descent is the stylish debut feature from talented South African director Jahmil Xt Qubeka. The film follows three Scorpion agents in their investigation of xenophobic attacks that took place in a small town. A darkly humorous look at South Africa’s political dynamics, the film features powerful performances from the all-star cast of Vusi Kunene, Paul Buckby, Fana Mokoena and Isidingo’s Hlubi Mboya.
Check out the extended,...
Synopsis reads: A Small Town Called Descent is the stylish debut feature from talented South African director Jahmil Xt Qubeka. The film follows three Scorpion agents in their investigation of xenophobic attacks that took place in a small town. A darkly humorous look at South Africa’s political dynamics, the film features powerful performances from the all-star cast of Vusi Kunene, Paul Buckby, Fana Mokoena and Isidingo’s Hlubi Mboya.
Check out the extended,...
- 7/30/2010
- by Tambay
- ShadowAndAct
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