Netflix has unveiled a new slate of programming at TV conference Mip Africa. The line-up includes the fourth season of hit drama “Blood & Water” plus a new feature-length rom-com, “Soweto Love Story.”
The streamer also revealed a number of partnerships with South African filmmakers and production outfits. Among them are a deal with Akin Omotoso and Ochre Media for multiple book adaptations, a three-picture partnership with director Donovan Marsh (“iNumber Number”), and a multi-project partnership with production company Gambit Films (“Blood & Water”) across series and features.
“We are incredibly excited to continue with our investment in South African storytelling and to expand our relationships with these amazing storytellers,” said Ben Amadasun, Netflix’s VP of content for Middle East and Africa. “These long-term partnerships with local filmmakers have enabled us to uncover unique perspectives and diverse stories from South Africa to entertain our more than 238 million members around the world.
The streamer also revealed a number of partnerships with South African filmmakers and production outfits. Among them are a deal with Akin Omotoso and Ochre Media for multiple book adaptations, a three-picture partnership with director Donovan Marsh (“iNumber Number”), and a multi-project partnership with production company Gambit Films (“Blood & Water”) across series and features.
“We are incredibly excited to continue with our investment in South African storytelling and to expand our relationships with these amazing storytellers,” said Ben Amadasun, Netflix’s VP of content for Middle East and Africa. “These long-term partnerships with local filmmakers have enabled us to uncover unique perspectives and diverse stories from South Africa to entertain our more than 238 million members around the world.
- 9/4/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix unveiled and previewed upcoming original South African series and films at Mip Africa during a panel entitled “See What’s Next on Netflix.” The global streamer also touted multi-title partnerships with local filmmakers.
“We are incredibly excited to continue with our investment in South African storytelling and to expand our relationships with these amazing storytellers,” said Ben Amadasun, Netflix’s vp of content for Middle East and Africa. “These long-term partnerships with local filmmakers have enabled us to uncover unique perspectives and diverse stories from South Africa to entertain our more than 238 million members around the world. This is why we’re committed to investing in South Africa’s creative industry and showcasing the incredible talent the country has to offer.”
Here is a look at the upcoming series:
Miseducation, a new young adult series from Burnt Onion Productions (How to Ruin Christmas) making its debut on Netflix on Sept.
“We are incredibly excited to continue with our investment in South African storytelling and to expand our relationships with these amazing storytellers,” said Ben Amadasun, Netflix’s vp of content for Middle East and Africa. “These long-term partnerships with local filmmakers have enabled us to uncover unique perspectives and diverse stories from South Africa to entertain our more than 238 million members around the world. This is why we’re committed to investing in South Africa’s creative industry and showcasing the incredible talent the country has to offer.”
Here is a look at the upcoming series:
Miseducation, a new young adult series from Burnt Onion Productions (How to Ruin Christmas) making its debut on Netflix on Sept.
- 9/4/2023
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
iNumber Number: Jozi Gold is a fun movie to watch, especially in the way it unfolds. The story moves forward at a steady pace but offers the urgency that is necessary for the plot. We have cops chasing thieves, but there are a lot of twists. You might at times feel that at approximately 2 hours, it is a bit too long, but I assure you the feeling is momentary. The background scores need a special mention as they add to the mood of what’s happening on screen. Overall, iNumber Number: Jozi Gold is an entertaining binge-watch that falls under the Netflix quintessential.
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What Is The Film About?
After a failed attempt to bring the Hyena Man to justice when he is released for lack of evidence, officers Chili and Shoes decide to infiltrate the gang that the Hyena Man is also connected to. Chili will be...
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What Is The Film About?
After a failed attempt to bring the Hyena Man to justice when he is released for lack of evidence, officers Chili and Shoes decide to infiltrate the gang that the Hyena Man is also connected to. Chili will be...
- 6/24/2023
- by Shubhabrata Dutta
- Film Fugitives
It was a little more than a decade ago when Nigerian movies were considered laughter gags because of how ridiculously bad everything about them was. From painful dialogue, tremendously poor CGI, and acting that makes you laugh at the hilariousness of the movie, Nigerian films or African action/thrillers in general would hardly be taken seriously. However, Donovan Marsh’s 2023 action thriller iNumber Number: Jozi Gold knows exactly what to deliver and how to appeal to an audience that’s used to Hollywood-level action. Starring his usual cast of Clementine Mosimane, S’Dumo Mtshali, Presley Chweneyagae, Fana Mokoena, Deon Lotz, Noxolo Dlamini, and others, it tells the story of two South African men who grew up in the same orphanage and went into the policing line. Moshoeshoe, aka Shoes, and Chili Ngcobo continuously fail to do anything substantial because of the raging corruption in the high ranks and the administratively suffering condition of the country.
- 6/23/2023
- by Indrayudh Talukdar
- Film Fugitives
Netflix has a new Chief Action Officer. Arnold Schwarzenegger has taken on the job in a promo featuring footage of the streaming network’s upcoming action series and films. See it above.
“Nobody Hits Like Netflix,” says Schwarzenegger in the promo which opens with a military tank rolling over a Mercedes and Arnold crawling out of the tank’s hatch. “No one loves action as much as I do,” he says. Cut to quick glimpses of footage of Extraction 2, Heart of Stone, The Witcher, and more.
Netflix also released a slate of its action films and series, including a premiere date for Who Is Erin Carter? on August 24; as well as previously announced dates for Schwarznegger’s upcoming series Fubar (May 25); Arnold (June 7); Bloodhounds (June 9); The Witcher Season 3 (June 29) and Lupin Part 3 (October 5). as well as features Blood & Gold (May 26); Extraction 2 (June 16); iNumber Number (June 23); The Out-Laws...
“Nobody Hits Like Netflix,” says Schwarzenegger in the promo which opens with a military tank rolling over a Mercedes and Arnold crawling out of the tank’s hatch. “No one loves action as much as I do,” he says. Cut to quick glimpses of footage of Extraction 2, Heart of Stone, The Witcher, and more.
Netflix also released a slate of its action films and series, including a premiere date for Who Is Erin Carter? on August 24; as well as previously announced dates for Schwarznegger’s upcoming series Fubar (May 25); Arnold (June 7); Bloodhounds (June 9); The Witcher Season 3 (June 29) and Lupin Part 3 (October 5). as well as features Blood & Gold (May 26); Extraction 2 (June 16); iNumber Number (June 23); The Out-Laws...
- 5/22/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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Netflix on Tuesday unveiled its slate of African originals, presenting a showcase of local-language series, feature films and non-fiction projects produced in Africa that will roll out across the streamer’s global service later this year and in early 2023.
Highlights include The King’s Horseman, the hotly awaited film adaptation of Noble Prize-winning writer Wole Soyinka’s acclaimed anti-colonial play Death and the King’s Horseman. Adapted and directed by Half of a Yellow Sun helmer Biyi Bandele, the Yoruba-language drama will have its world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival in September.
On the series side, Netflix will premiere its first-ever Afrikaans-language drama, Ludik, on Aug. 26. The six-part actioner stars South African-born Arnold Vosloo (The Mummy) in the title role as Daan Ludik. Rob Van Vuuren, Diaan Lawrenson and Zane Meas co-star.
Nigerian actor/director Akin Omotoso will launch The Brave Ones,...
Netflix on Tuesday unveiled its slate of African originals, presenting a showcase of local-language series, feature films and non-fiction projects produced in Africa that will roll out across the streamer’s global service later this year and in early 2023.
Highlights include The King’s Horseman, the hotly awaited film adaptation of Noble Prize-winning writer Wole Soyinka’s acclaimed anti-colonial play Death and the King’s Horseman. Adapted and directed by Half of a Yellow Sun helmer Biyi Bandele, the Yoruba-language drama will have its world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival in September.
On the series side, Netflix will premiere its first-ever Afrikaans-language drama, Ludik, on Aug. 26. The six-part actioner stars South African-born Arnold Vosloo (The Mummy) in the title role as Daan Ludik. Rob Van Vuuren, Diaan Lawrenson and Zane Meas co-star.
Nigerian actor/director Akin Omotoso will launch The Brave Ones,...
- 8/2/2022
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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