Author: Ewang Johnson
Get ready for your ultimate cinema fix! This week on arts24, Eve Jackson and film critic Emma Jones dive into the hottest summer movie releases – from the psychological pandemic drama “Eddington” to the blockbuster reboot of “Superman”, plus the colourful new “Smurfs” adventure. Discover why Joaquin Phoenix’s latest film grapples with the turmoil of 2020, how James Gunn’s Superman brings heart and humour back to the Man of Steel and why Rihanna’s Smurfette steals the show in the beloved reboot. Plus, get a sneak peek at upcoming films this summer, including Luc Besson’s “Dracula” and Pedro Pascal’s sci-fi epic “The Fantastic Four:…
KPop Demon Hunters follows the story of Huntr/x, an all-female K-pop group (Rumi, Mira and Zoey) who double as secret guardians of the world. Beyond the glamour of the stage, these global superstars protect their fans from supernatural threats, squaring off against their villainous counterparts Saja Boys. This animated film blends action with a story about friendship, trust and staying true to your identity. With its dazzling visuals, slick action sequences, humour and a splash of fantasy, along with a universal message about self-discovery, it’s easy to see the appeal. Source link
The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) participated in a successful South African delegation led by the Minister for Science, Technology, and Innovation Professor Blade Nzimande in Chengdu, China in June 2025. The aim of the high-level Ministerial visit was to advance and strengthen cooperation between South African National System of Innovation institutions and their counterparts in China, and the visit has shown the real economic benefits that rests in China for South African innovations. TIA is an entity of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation. The TIA delegation included senior representatives from the agency including Board Chairperson, Loyiso Tyira, Acting…
Apple TV+’s dark sci-fi drama “Severance” topped the 77th Emmy Awards nominations with 27 nods, signalling strong early favour in this year’s race. HBO Max’s Batman spinoff “The Penguin” followed closely with 24 nominations, while comedy favourites “Hacks” and “The Bear” dominated their categories. The awards ceremony is set for September 14 in Los Angeles. Source link
Photo courtesy: Francisco Alcala Torreslanda When stories from the African continent reach global audiences, they often arrive filtered through a lens of crisis — famine, war, poverty. Humanitarian campaigns lean heavily on sorrow, hoping to move hearts through pity. But there is another kind of story being told — one that doesn’t ask for sympathy, but demands recognition, dignity, and power. HOME Storytellers, a nonprofit led by a father–daughter duo, is reshaping that narrative. Their documentaries don’t dwell on despair — they spotlight resilience. They tell stories of people on the margins who, despite immense odds, create, lead, and rise.…
For three weeks every summer, the streets of the southern French city of Avignon are overrun with performances of all kinds, from classical drama to spontaneous stand-up comedy. FRANCE 24’s Olivia Salazar-Winspear went to check out this year’s programme, as festival director Tiago Rodrigues invites Arabic-speaking artists to show their work as part of his guest language initiative. Source link
So she kept everyone waiting and wondering. She seems to have had an instinctive grasp of what we now call PR, and liked to present herself as wholly devoted to her realm. From early in her reign she cultivated the image of the Virgin Queen. In 1559 she declared, in response to MPs asking her to marry, that eventually “a marble stone shall declare that a queen, having reigned such a time, lived and died a virgin”. At the end of Shekhar Kapur’s much-loved 1998 film, Elizabeth, the young monarch is played by Cate Blanchett, who then played her again in the 2007…
Newmark Hotels & Reserves’ ultra-luxury retreat in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, invites guests to experience curated moments and nature-inspired, intentional luxury above the Zambezi River. Newmark Hotels & Reserves is pleased to announce that Bupenyu Lodge, its highly anticipated ultra-luxury property above Zimbabwe’s Batoka Gorge, will welcome its first guests from 1 December 2025. Reservations are now open for those seeking to reconnect with nature’s quiet magnificence in one of Africa’s most awe-inspiring landscapes. Set just 28 kilometres from Victoria Falls, above Rapid No. 22 of the Zambezi River, the lodge honours its setting through seamless integration with the landscape and…
Note: This article contains heavy spoilers for The Substance.A Blood-and-Neon Drenched Spectacle“Have you ever dreamt of a better version of yourself? Younger? More beautiful? More perfect?”I expect most women have, at least by the time they hit my age (forty-four). That question is the hook for The Substance (2024), a shocking story written and directed by Coralie Fargeat, who turned down directing The Black Widow to make this dark gem instead. Universal Pictures was set to distribute the film, but lost its nerve after executives at a test screening found the ending “disgusting,” and Fargeat refused to change it. Universal…
FRANCE 24’s Jennifer Ben Brahim chats with British musician, poet, playwright and author Kae Tempest. He is back with “Self Titled”, his most personal album to date, which among other topics talks about his recent transition. Source link