Category: Entertainment
Netflix set to launch US$3.99 mobile-only plan across Africa
Netflix is set to launch a mobile-only subscription plan across Sub-Saharan Africa according to a report by News24. This is after Netflix had tested the concept in Nigeria, and South Africa last year. The world biggest streaming service will now put itself in direct competition with DStv’s Showmax with regard to offering a mobile-only service. […]
DStv may soon let you pay for channels you want to watch
After 25 years of boxing customers into packages depending on their tax bracket, it looks like Multichoice has finally seen the light. In a report by News24, the paid TV service is testing out “unbundling” its entertainment, sports, and movie channels in what is being called “DStv Flex”. What this essentially means is that you […]
Local comedian “Tha Slick Pastor” lands Netflix deal
Tha Slick Pastor who’s real name is Nigel Maritinyu has become the second Zimbabwean this month to land a deal with Netflix to feature in a movie according to a report by New Zimbabwe. The first was socialite Lorraine Guyo who announced that she will be starring in a Netflix Original Film called “The Bad […]
Invincible Review: Amazon clearly doesn’t want us to trust a Superman-like figure
If you’ve watched The Boys (which is another show on Amazon Prime Video) then you are familiar with Homelander and what he is all about. And in the network’s newest superhero show Invincible, a common theme has emerged. Amazon doesn’t want us to trust a Superman-like figure or as a Reddit post I saw when […]
Two Zim content creators have been selected to make a Disney movie
Two Zimbabwean content creators Pious Nyenyewa and Tafadzwa Hove have been selected to be a part of the Disney’s “Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire” African Anthology. The two were picked along with 12 other African content creators to make ten short films for Disney’s streaming service. Disney’s selection process was curated by Cape Town animation house […]
Zim’s first WhatsApp exclusive drama is going to be like a family Group Chat
Is this going to change content consupmtion in Zim?
What does it take to make a locally produced film or series?
The trials of the people looking to make it in on the small and silver screen.
Spend US$20 & BancABC could give you 1 month of DStv Premium or 3 months of Netflix
Other banks and MNOs where y’all at?!
BancABC prepaid Visa promo offering 3 free months of Spotify or Apple Music
BancABC wants you to dance.
Zack Snyder’s Justice League is a million times better than the 2017 release
You won’t even feel the 4hr runtime
African music streaming service Boomplay is coming to Zim after expanding Universal license
Spotify came and it seems more will follow.
Netflix will now auto-download content you’ll like
Netflix has announced a new feature calle Downloads for You which will auto-download shows that match up with your tastes and watch history
Netflix’s “The Trial of the Chicago 7” is free to view on YouTube
Netflix has made the Aaron Sorkin written and directed Trial of the Chicago 7 free to watch on its official YouTube page for the weekend
We need to talk about that Snyder Cut trailer
The trailer for the Snyder Cut is out, we finally ger to see Zack Snyder’s vision for the film and boy… do we have a lot to talk about
DStv has launched Honey, a pan-African lifestyle channel
DStv has announced the launch of Honey, a Pan-Africa lifestyle channel that will explore the diversity of Africa from relationships to reality shows
Zim govt to collect VAT from Netflix subscription fees
The Zimbabwean government will now be collecting Value Added Tax (VAT) on Netflix subscriptions starting March 5th 2021.
Bridgerton is a fanciful Shonda Rhimes Netflix production starring a Zimbabwean
One of the few reasons to tolerate Bridgerton is that a Zimbabwean is part of the main cast but in my opinion, it offers little else.
Amazon Prime Video launches US$1.21 mobile-only package in India
Amazon Prime has announced that it is launching mobile-only packages in India, this is, of course, compete with Netflix in the country.
The Mandalorian was 2020’s most pirated TV-Show
Disney’s The Mandalorian was the most pirated tv-show in 2020 ahead of Rick and Morty, The Boys and Westworld.
Strive Masiyiwa appointed to Netflix board of directors
Netflix has added Strive Masiyiwa to its board of directors after the departure of Susan Rice who is joining the Biden Administration.
African media house Kugali partners with Disney on animated series
African media House Kugali Kugali has partnered up with Disney Animated Studios on an animated series called Iwájú which will air on Disney+ in 2022.
Skyworth 55″ 4K TV review: a bargain for the specs and features it offers
If you are in the market for a 55-inch TV, then the Skyworth 55UB7500 is worth considering.