Film Talent incubator
Fourteen aspiring filmmakers from previously disadvantaged backgrounds chosen for this year’s MultiChoice Film Talent incubator will benefit from free world class filmmaking training and mentorship by top industry professionals.
White Wedding nears R3m
As at 17 May, the new South African road trip comedy, White Wedding, has generated an impressive R2,938,590 at the local box office.
FIFA sponsors training for sports journalists
FIFA, the world soccer’s governing body, has undertaken to provide mid-career training to more than 300 reporters and photographers across Africa. The programme is part of FIFA's "Win in Africa with Africa" development programme.
Record-breaking year for UK film
British films took over $4 billion in box-office takings worldwide in 2008, reflecting a remarkable year for the industry.
2010 boosts mobile TV in Africa
FIFA, world soccer’s governing body, predicts a cumulative global TV audience of 26.3 billion people for the 2010 World Cup, and for the first time live coverage specially produced for mobile phones will be offered.
Star Trek biggest IMAX opening
Giant screen company IMAX has announced that Star Trek took $8.5m in ticket sales at its US cinemas over the weekend, making this the biggest opening weekend for an IMAX release.
Scriptwriters’ workshop in JHB
Aspiring screenwriters can sharpen their storytelling skills and develop their craft at The Writing Studio’s Weekend Workshop for Scriptwriters, which takes place on 30 and 31 May at Screen Africa’s offices at Sasani Studios in Highlands North, Johannesburg.
Recession – is the worst over?
UK media companies ITV, Trinity Mirror and Johnston Press have told The Guardian newspaper that they are seeing a "bottoming out' of the ad revenue decline experienced since the middle of last year
Eurovision Song Contest goes mobile
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has released a new iPhone application specifically for the upcoming final of the Eurovision Song Contest.
Obama’s focus on broadband
With South Africa looking forward to the launch of the Seacom fibre optic cable which will dramatically improve the country's broadband capabilities, comes the news that President Barack Obama’s administration is zoned in on broadband and wants to engage in the national broadband plan.
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