In 1994, little known animated movie (/s) The Lion King made its debut and became my (and possibly the entire world's) favourite flick of all time. Filled with endearing characters, moving scenes, and a storyline laced with valuable life lessons, it was hard to beat in its day, and now. But next year, a reimagined CGI version of that same movie is set to make its debut, and today, Walt Disney Studios released its first trailer. Directed by Jon Favreau (who brought the world Iron Man and The Jungle Book), The Lion King tells the story of Simba who "must overcome betrayal...
Good Morning America anchor Piers Morgan has once again found himself at the centre of a Twitter war between UK pop group Little Mix, Ellen DeGeneres, Ariana Grande and her mother. On Tuesday, Morgan targeted the girl band and criticised their choice of art for their upcoming album LM5. The cover is reminiscent of an Entertainement Weekly cover of the Dixie Chicks, who have text adorning their naked bodies. Hey @LittleMix - when are you going to admit you stole this idea from @dixiechicks? pic.twitter.com/dLRX2TMv2k — Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) November 20, 2018 "Hey @LittleMix - when are you going to admit you stole...
Thanksgiving's tomorrow, but you may not want to take genuine cooking advice from the following clip. Netflix is known for using some pretty strange methods on social media to parade its shows, but the latest promo for The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina is among the weirdest. Nicholas Scratch, or Gavin Leatherwood as he's known in the human realm, shows everyone how you shouldn't baste a turkey. From zero to cringe in two minutes, the warlock drizzles raw bird juice down his throat, garnishes that with whipped cream, and, the worst part of the video by far, makes the lumpiest looking mashed potatoes...
Streaming platform Netflix has updated its iOS app to include a few simple features that are already standard with the Android version. Apple users will now have access to the 10 second forward/rewind feature, as well as the “Next Episode” button. “Enjoy bigger controls like play/pause, with labels to quickly select Episodes or turn on Audio & Subtitles,” the company also adds in a media update. The Netflix update requires devices running iOS 11.0 or newer. Feature image: Netflix
Just in time for Black Friday and the Festive Season, streaming music platform Spotify has announced that new users signing up to its service can subscribe to the Premium tier for R5.99. Users who take advantage of the offer any time during this period -- ending 31 December 2018 -- will be charged R5.99 for three months. The service will jump to its regular price of R59.99 thereafter. Notably, the offer is only valid for those who haven't yet tried the Premium tier. Feature image: Spotify
Netflix South Africa has launched a fourth tier to its current list of streaming packages in the form of an "Ultra" option. The option, which seems exactly the same as Netflix’s R169 Premium option but with added support for better audio quality, will be available for R239. According to an interview with MyBroadband, Netflix has noted that the additional tier is merely a test. “Not everyone will see the test, and we may not ever offer the specific price points or features beyond this test,” the streaming told the publication. Though the test is only now coming to South Africa, the Ultra package...
Late on Tuesday, Game of Thrones' social media accounts posted a short teaser video, announcing the highly anticipated release date for the show's eighth season. The video depicts a mash-up of game changing scenes of previous seasons, allowing fans the chance to "revisit every scheme, scar, and sacrifice from the first seven seasons", according to the show's website. Though no specific date was given, the end of the trailer confirms that the series conclusion will come in April 2019. After actors shared their feelings about the end of Game of Thrones via an Entertainment Weekly cover special a few weeks ago, many...
Stan Lee, the co-creator of many famous Marvel superheroes and former Editor-In-Chief of the comic book brand, died on Monday at the age of 95. “With a heavy heart, we share our deepest condolences with his daughter and brother, and we honour and remember the creator, voice and champion of Marvel,” said Marvel in an official joint statement with Disney. The company paid tribute to Lee, acknowledging his contribution to the Marvel brand and the entertainment industry. Actors and fans alike also took to social media to express their sorrow over Lee’s death, remembering him for his legendary creations and the famous...
Disney has announced the official name of its upcoming streaming service along with a few shows that are set to be aired on the platform. “The Walt Disney Company’s new direct-to-consumer streaming service will be called Disney+,” revealed the company online. Though Disney+ will work much like streaming services such as Netflix, it seems that its content will be exclusively Disney, with live action shows based on the Star Wars and Marvel worlds also being revealed in the announcement. The Star Wars show will be the second live action series adaptation of the famous story, based on “the adventures of Rebel spy...
Netflix has announced plans to produce a number of new animated shows to grow its content for kids and families. “Nearly 60% of Netflix members on a global basis enjoy kids and family content every month,” said the company in a press release. It's for this reason that Netflix aims to cater even further to its family orientated audience with more content, which will come in the form of both animated movies and series. “The programming is designed to meet the tastes of every member of the family,” the company noted further, mentioning its understanding of how unique family units are. 13 new...
Summer's slowly slinking over the horizon, and the tunes will soon be bumping along beaches into the early hours of the morning. But tunes from which artist exactly? According to Spotify South Africa, likely Drake. The Canadian is reportedly the most popular rapper on the company's international summer chart, featuring four tracks in the top ten. Three of his tracks -- "In My Feelings", "Nice For What", and "God's Plan", are among the most played tracks on Spotify in South Africa since it launched in March. Post Malone is the second most popular artist in South Africa, followed by XXXTENTACION, Ed Sheeran and...
Tackles are a pretty important element of any rugby match, and if you get it wrong, you could injure your opponent pretty badly. This weekend, in a narrow victory for England over the Spingboks in London, the former's Owen Farrell landed a controversial tackle on the Springbok's André Esterhuizen in the dying minutes of the game. Esterhuizen was knocked to the ground, England recovered the ball, and then kicked it into touch, ending the match 12-11 in its favour. And while the Springboks asked the Australian referee Angus Gardner to review his decision, he found no fault. So of course it would be hilarious...
Rihanna is really, really not okay with the US President Donald Trump using her music at political rallies. The recording artist on Sunday responded to a tweet by WaPo political journalist Philip Rucker who this weekend attended a rally in Tennessee. "Currently, Rihanna’s 'Don’t Stop the Music' is blaring in Chattanooga as aides toss free Trump T-shirts into the crowd, like a ball game. Everyone’s loving it," he tweeted. But one person wasn't loving it. "Not for much longer," Rihanna replied, "me nor my people would ever be at or around one of those tragic rallies." Not for much longer...me nor my people would...
In celebration of yet another fright-filled Halloween, we have decided to roundup some of the best horror movies of 2018. If you’re looking to turn this Halloween into the most terrifying one yet, then look no further than these strange and chilling films… A Quiet Place Some of the best horrors films are ones that spend more time alluding to a threat than immediately shoving it in your face. A Quiet Place is one such film and it uses this technique to great effect. A Quiet Place provides us with an interesting premise: we follow a family in an alternative future where...
Black Friday is just a few weeks away, and if you haven't even started shopping your your Christmas gifts, you're probably too late we wish you all the best. But for those brave few who hit physical stores during this period just to snag a few essential grocery items, Dude Perfect feels your pain. The bros who are usually nailing impossible trick shots, have nailed the holiday shopping experience in a six minute clip. Titled "Grocery Store Stereotypes", the video highlights practically every kind of shopper and experience you've likely had in a store. From aisle traffic jams, to those who don't...
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