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The original ‘Ghostbusters’ is getting a sequel 36 years later

A sequel to the original 1984 Ghostbusters movie is officially in the works, according to a report. Entertainment Weekly exclusively revealed the movie in…

Netflix welcomes you to the Space Force in vague teaser trailer

Netflix has announced a new comedy series called Space Force. Based on US President Donald Trump’s real-life proposed Space Force, the show will follow…

YouTube cracks down on ‘dangerous’ internet challenge videos

This week, YouTube has highlighted its new community guidelines regarding internet challenge videos and pranks considered harmful and dangerous. The guidelines now allows the…

Netflix raises prices in the US, but South Africa remains unaffected

Nearly half of Netflix’s global user base will be paying a little bit more within the next three months, this after the streaming service…

This ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ teaser is turning Marvel fans into analysts

Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures on Wednesday dropped a new teaser trailer for Spider-Man: Far From Home, setting up fans for a European based…

Gillette ad addressing toxic masculinity draws heavy criticism online

On Tuesday, personal care company Gillette posted a short film titled “We Believe: The Best a Man Can Be” to YouTube, which has sent…

Vodacom users can stream the FA Cup for R35 a match via Video Play

Vodacom on Monday announced that its Video Play customers will be able to livestream the FA Cup, the English football competition, for its duration,…

Lady Gaga is the coolest substitute teacher you’ll ever have

Getting a pleasant substitute teacher in for the day is one of primary school’s greatest moments. But what if that substitute teacher was in…

Last week in trailers: Rick and Morty, Jumanji, Marvel’s Inhumans

The world is confusing as it is. Does Hollywood really need another Chucky film? A Jumanji reboot? A Bad Moms sequel? What did we, the human race, do to deserve…

Sense8 fans get Netflix to bring it back for finale

Hell hath no fury like a fandom scorned. Last night, in a twist Game of Thrones would be proud of, Netflix announced it was bringing back original series Sense8 for…

Jay Z’s new album hits Tidal, gives the internet plenty to talk about

Hip-hop heavyweight Jay Z has today dropped his first full-length album in four years, and the internet can barely contain its excitement. For hip-hop…

South Africa’s box office: unTransformed

It’s blockbuster season and every week is bringing in a new number one for South Africa to feast its eyes on. This week’s tribute was Transformers: The…

#HarryPotter20: South Africa celebrates Philosopher’s Stone’s 20th birthday

“Mr and Mrs Dursley, of number four, Privet Drive, were proud to say that they were perfectly normal, thank you very much,” reads the…

Last week in trailers: Pitch Perfect 3, Game of Thrones 7 & more

It’s been a bounteous week for trailer lovers everywhere, as big names like Pitch Perfect and Game of Thrones were promoted alongside smaller indie films and clear Oscar…

#RTD2017: Rocking the Daisies announces lineup in annoying Twitter campaign

There’s nothing I hate more than a clever advertising campaign that forces me to tarnish my already messy social media brand. Local music festival…

Everything, Everything movie review: a serious Bubble Boy

Everything, Everything is every bit your typical teen romance about a sick girl and the boy who loves her. The film is cheesy. It…

MiniMeme Podcast #2: Films that inspire us (the youth)

Welcome to MiniMeme, the podcast brought to you by Burn Media’s junior staff as they tackle the topics that tickle their fancy. This week…

South Africa’s box office: Cars 3 buries The Mummy

Lightning McQueen had one last chance — one last dream — and South Africa refused to let him do it alone. If there’s one…

Last week in trailers: Flatliners sequel & a Groundhog Day horror

It’s the week of the psychological thrillers and comedies, because 2017 is nothing if not an emotional rollercoaster that never seems to end. Please keep…

Kitten rescued from Tesla’s bumper, adorable viral videos emerge

If you’re a kitten living life to the fullest on the weekend, what do you do? This particular fluffball thought spending it inside a…

Happy birthday to the GIF: 30 iconic GIFs for 30 years

It’s difficult to imagine a world of communication without the wonder of GIFs, but that’s how people had to live just 30 years ago….

South Africa’s box office: Wonder Woman is mummified

Despite its record-breaking opening weekend, Wonder Woman has been ousted from number one by none other than critic-underdog The Mummy. The DC blockbuster was only allowed one…

SuzelleDIY creators, ShowMax team up for service’s first original show

Julia Anastasopoulos of SuzelleDIY fame is joining forces with ShowMax in its first original production, the company today announced. The streaming service revealed that…

Acer’s New Nitro AI Gaming Gear Is Here—But Is It Worth It for South Africans?

R19,000 for Bass? Sony Tests South Africa’s Audio Appetite

Tech Stocks Tank – Can SA Survive a Global Meltdown?

SA Business Confidence: Fintech Lula Sounds Alarm on SME Reality

Why MVNOs are gaining ground — and how Huge NXTGN is accelerating the shift

Acer Unleashes Beastly New Predator BiFrost and Nitro GPUs with AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series

Philips Evnia Drops Jaw-Dropping QD OLED Monitors: 240Hz, Ambiglow, and All the Good Stuff

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Gravity is a true driver’s EV SUV

L2 charging and the power of dwell time

Tires and tariffs