Youngsters’ film about Thokoza gets an enthusiastic reception at a festival in Portugal
The local series Spinners won a top award in China last month.
The media has the power to shape perceptions, so television shows and movies can help shape a positive view of people who feel stereotyped
Nollywood’s production values have undergone tremendous change over the past decade, but is the effect sustainable?
The New York Times published a bombshell report alleging that Weinstein preyed on young women hoping to break into the film industry.
The film distributors offer a trio of manly, male and masculine movies in March: Logan, Kong and Power Rangers.
In cinéma vérité style, a filmmaker steps into a battered woman’s shoes to spotlight abuse.
A weekly round-up of South Africa’s creative community and projects, by Between 10and5.
The Africa by Women project has resulted in 10 short films that deal with different facets of life in the country 20 years after democracy.
Lupita Nyong’o’s Oscar has cast the spotlight on the country – long the backdrop for Hollywood adventures – and its struggling film industry.
As Ster-Kinekor’s cinemas switch over ?to digital only, what ?do we lose with the ?end of celluloid?
The Film and Publications Board will wait til end of August to decide on contesting the Appeal Committee decision to unban the film, Of Good Report.
They might retain some individuality but the endless Republican theme is wearing thin.
"Man of Steel" has made $125-million in its opening weekend in the US, lining it up to be the year’s highest-grossing film.
Forthcoming movie about likely 2016 contender’s early life is already causing controversy.
"Black Sails", a TV series about pirates and one of the largest productions ever made in SA, has put the spotlight on the local film industry.
Twelve years after the terror attacks, directors are daring to film the Capitol in flames.
Two new biopics of the master of suspense depict him as abusive towards his leading ladies. But, asks Alex von Tunzelmann, where does the truth lie?
Film director Martin Scorsese has urged Americans to embrace their rich cinema heritage before it literally fades away.
The ‘Skyfall’ director has been chided for citing only male film-makers as his inspiration in his awards ceremony acceptance speech.
Duelling biopics of Muhammad reflect differing traditions of Sunni and Shia Islam over depiction of the Muslim prophet.
The Dark Knight Rises actor is set to take the lead in Scott’s forthcoming biblical epic, though there is competition to get the story to the screen.
More than four decades after first playing Princess Leia, the actor confirms she will be returning for the seventh film in the blockbuster series.
The US presenter Jon Stewart is to direct "Rosewater", an adaptation of a BBC reporter’s memoir about being tortured in Iran.
Disney says none of its animation companies are working in the traditional 2D format, and there are no current plans to do so again.
Kathryn Bigelow, director of Zero Dark Thirty, which some say endorses torture, defends her movie.
Influential African Americans have attacked Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained for what they say is a flippant portrayal of slavery.
With new offerings from Steven Spielberg, Kathryn Bigelow, Neill Blomkamp and Steve McQueen, 2013 is set for big screen success.
US presidential drama ‘Lincoln’ led the pack of Oscar nominees with 12 nominations, in the race for the world’s top film honours.
Jameson First Shot is back for 2013 and ready to discover talented film writers and directors from South Africa, Russia and the US.
The Hobbit has big shoes to fill, but the bookies bet that it will be bigger than The Lord of the Rings.
Capitol had a fine run of cinematic hits. And then it all went wrong.