Exclusive: Silverton Siege director Mandla Dube has landed major investment for his next six feature films.
The Industrial Corporation of South Africa (Idc), a national development finance institution, has committed to financing a slate of films from Dube’s Pambili Media.
Dube is best known for Netflix action thriller Silverton Siege, which was inspired by the real-life incident that sparked the Free Mandela movement, and Heart of the Hunter, a title based on Deon Meyer’s best-selling novel that was the first African feature to debut at number one on Netflix’s global charts.
He also made South African liberation film Kalushi and street dancer drama series Jiva, both of which were for Netflix. In 2022, he struck a multi-title development deal with the streamer, as Netflix made a major commitment to production in the country.
Pambili Media, which former music video producer and cinematographer Dube founded several years back, has...
The Industrial Corporation of South Africa (Idc), a national development finance institution, has committed to financing a slate of films from Dube’s Pambili Media.
Dube is best known for Netflix action thriller Silverton Siege, which was inspired by the real-life incident that sparked the Free Mandela movement, and Heart of the Hunter, a title based on Deon Meyer’s best-selling novel that was the first African feature to debut at number one on Netflix’s global charts.
He also made South African liberation film Kalushi and street dancer drama series Jiva, both of which were for Netflix. In 2022, he struck a multi-title development deal with the streamer, as Netflix made a major commitment to production in the country.
Pambili Media, which former music video producer and cinematographer Dube founded several years back, has...
- 4/24/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
What was just an ordinary day for motorcycle mechanic Zuko turns into a deadly hunt for justice. In the suspense film Heart of the Hunter, from director Mandlakayise W. Dube (Silverton Siege), an assassin is forced out of retirement to unearth a conspiracy that could upend the South African government. As Zuko fights to get back to a normal life with his family, he becomes a corrupt politician’s main target. The film stars Bonko Khoza, Connie Ferguson, and Tim Theron.
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Zuko Khumalo (Khoza) is a family man now. He lives with his girlfriend, Malime (Mbangeni), and her young son, Paka (Mogotsi). But Zuko has a deadly past… and it’s coming back to haunt him. His old friend and mentor, Johnny (Butler) — a disgraced politician that the government now views as a terrorist — shows up out of...
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Zuko Khumalo (Khoza) is a family man now. He lives with his girlfriend, Malime (Mbangeni), and her young son, Paka (Mogotsi). But Zuko has a deadly past… and it’s coming back to haunt him. His old friend and mentor, Johnny (Butler) — a disgraced politician that the government now views as a terrorist — shows up out of...
- 3/29/2024
- by Ingrid Ostby
- Tudum - Netflix
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
Deals announced today at Mip Africa preview of streamer’s programming in Cape Town.
Netflix has unveiled several multi-title partnerships with South African filmmakers and production houses at a Mip Africa preview in Cape Town.
It included feature film Heart Of The Hunter from South African filmmaker Mandla Dube which will play on the streamer in the first quarter of 2024.
Initially announced in 2022 and the first deal of its kind with a South African filmmaker, Dube has a three-picture deal with Netflix. He previously directed the Netflix film, Silverton Siege and has also directed several episodes of the Netflix South Africa series,...
Netflix has unveiled several multi-title partnerships with South African filmmakers and production houses at a Mip Africa preview in Cape Town.
It included feature film Heart Of The Hunter from South African filmmaker Mandla Dube which will play on the streamer in the first quarter of 2024.
Initially announced in 2022 and the first deal of its kind with a South African filmmaker, Dube has a three-picture deal with Netflix. He previously directed the Netflix film, Silverton Siege and has also directed several episodes of the Netflix South Africa series,...
- 9/4/2023
- by Tim Dams
- ScreenDaily
Netflix has unveiled a swathe of South African content including the first feature from Mandla Dube’s high-profile talent deal and a rom-com titled Soweto Love Story.
During a See What’s Next panel at Mip Africa today, the streamer reiterated a commitment to the nation and talked up a wealth of recently-struck partnerships, with Netflix Middle East and Africa content boss Ben Amadasun saying the investments will “enable us to uncover unique perspectives and diverse stories from South Africa to entertain our more than 238 million members [subscribers] around the world.”
Leading the slate is Heart of the Hunter, the first fruits of Netflix’s three-picture deal with South African Silverton Siege filmmaker Dube, which will launch next year. The feature is described as a twisty spy thriller based on the novel by Deon Meyer. Netflix revealed its Dube tie-up last year at an event in Johannesburg, while it also has...
During a See What’s Next panel at Mip Africa today, the streamer reiterated a commitment to the nation and talked up a wealth of recently-struck partnerships, with Netflix Middle East and Africa content boss Ben Amadasun saying the investments will “enable us to uncover unique perspectives and diverse stories from South Africa to entertain our more than 238 million members [subscribers] around the world.”
Leading the slate is Heart of the Hunter, the first fruits of Netflix’s three-picture deal with South African Silverton Siege filmmaker Dube, which will launch next year. The feature is described as a twisty spy thriller based on the novel by Deon Meyer. Netflix revealed its Dube tie-up last year at an event in Johannesburg, while it also has...
- 9/4/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline 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
The inaugural Jbx Content Market kicks off Feb. 1 in Johannesburg with a program focused on emerging trends in the African screen industries, as the new event looks to establish a foothold on a continent that has seen both its production and its ambitions steadily rise amid continued global demand for content.
Running parallel to the 5th edition of the Joburg Film Festival, which takes place Jan. 31 – Feb. 5, the two-day showcase will host a series of events with a range of South African, African and international guests, as well as a market area where exhibitors can present both finished content and projects looking for partners.
The goal, said Joburg Film Festival executive director Timothy Mangwedi, is to create “a new voice and a new platform for African filmmakers,” while offering international executives access to “fresh talent” that has its eyes set on the global market.
“It’s about glocalized content. It...
Running parallel to the 5th edition of the Joburg Film Festival, which takes place Jan. 31 – Feb. 5, the two-day showcase will host a series of events with a range of South African, African and international guests, as well as a market area where exhibitors can present both finished content and projects looking for partners.
The goal, said Joburg Film Festival executive director Timothy Mangwedi, is to create “a new voice and a new platform for African filmmakers,” while offering international executives access to “fresh talent” that has its eyes set on the global market.
“It’s about glocalized content. It...
- 1/31/2023
- by Christopher Vourlias
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Showmax content chief Yolisa Phahle has revealed how co-producing with international partners has helped the South Africa-based streamer compete with fierce SVoD competition, as a first trailer for its epic fantasy drama Blood Psalms is today unveiled. You can watch it here below.
Blood Psalms, from creators Layla Swart and Jahmil X.T. Qubeka from Yellowbone Entertainment, is a big budget co-production with France’s Canal+ — the latest in several collaborations between the companies — and is billed as Showmax’s “biggest and most ambitious series, completely unlike any other African series you’ve ever seen” by Nomsa Philiso, Executive Head of Programming at the streamer’s parent MultiChoice. The fantasy drama, shot entirely in African languages, has touches of Game of Thrones, set 11,000 years ago in ancient Africa in a world of warring factions and magic.
The synopsis reads: “In Ancient Africa, one thousand days after the fall of Atlantis,...
Blood Psalms, from creators Layla Swart and Jahmil X.T. Qubeka from Yellowbone Entertainment, is a big budget co-production with France’s Canal+ — the latest in several collaborations between the companies — and is billed as Showmax’s “biggest and most ambitious series, completely unlike any other African series you’ve ever seen” by Nomsa Philiso, Executive Head of Programming at the streamer’s parent MultiChoice. The fantasy drama, shot entirely in African languages, has touches of Game of Thrones, set 11,000 years ago in ancient Africa in a world of warring factions and magic.
The synopsis reads: “In Ancient Africa, one thousand days after the fall of Atlantis,...
- 8/17/2022
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Good afternoon Insiders. We have truly entered holiday season but in TV and film land things simply don’t slow down. I’m Max Goldbart and here’s your list of the week’s biggest headlines.
Streamers Turn To Africa And Asia
Teething problem solutions: It’s no secret that some of the legacy players of the streaming world have been experiencing teething problems of late, with Netflix especially struggling with subs growth and commissioning shows that really cut through. One solution: Africa and Asia. This week saw a wealth of talent deals and new programs unveiled across both continents, led by Netflix’s See What’s Next Africa 2022/23 showcase in Johannesburg. Both continents have populations into the billions and huge growing middle class demographics that are ripe for additional subs growth. And the announcements came as UK ratings agency Barb showed that in the UK, for example, both Netflix...
Streamers Turn To Africa And Asia
Teething problem solutions: It’s no secret that some of the legacy players of the streaming world have been experiencing teething problems of late, with Netflix especially struggling with subs growth and commissioning shows that really cut through. One solution: Africa and Asia. This week saw a wealth of talent deals and new programs unveiled across both continents, led by Netflix’s See What’s Next Africa 2022/23 showcase in Johannesburg. Both continents have populations into the billions and huge growing middle class demographics that are ripe for additional subs growth. And the announcements came as UK ratings agency Barb showed that in the UK, for example, both Netflix...
- 8/5/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Creative partnership signals streamer’s growing presence in Africa.
Netflix has forged a multi-project creative partnership with South African filmmaker Mandlakayise Walter Dube as part of further investment into the continent.
Under the deal, Dube will direct a variety of Netflix-owned projects, to be announced in due course.
The pact adds to similar partnerships established with African talent including Nigerian media mogul Mo Abudu and her EbonyLife Studios label, and Nigerian multi-hyphenate Kunle Afolayan and his Kap Film and Television Academy.
The relationships underscore the slate of African content commissioned by Netflix of late.
During the first half of 2022, the...
Netflix has forged a multi-project creative partnership with South African filmmaker Mandlakayise Walter Dube as part of further investment into the continent.
Under the deal, Dube will direct a variety of Netflix-owned projects, to be announced in due course.
The pact adds to similar partnerships established with African talent including Nigerian media mogul Mo Abudu and her EbonyLife Studios label, and Nigerian multi-hyphenate Kunle Afolayan and his Kap Film and Television Academy.
The relationships underscore the slate of African content commissioned by Netflix of late.
During the first half of 2022, the...
- 8/3/2022
- by John Elmes Broadcast
- ScreenDaily
Netflix’s top executive team in Africa plans to continue spending on scripted and unscripted content across genres until it unearths the big “Squid Game”-like show that captures global buzz.
During Tuesday’s “See What’s Next Africa” showcase in Johannesburg, South Africa, the streamer unveiled several African original renewals, some co-production developments, more details around existing projects, and another multi-project output deal with the South Africa filmmaker Mandlakayise Walter Dube for films and series.
Under the partnership, Dube — who directed Netflix’s first commissioned African film “Silverton Siege,” released earlier this year — will direct a variety of Netflix-owned projects. He joins Nigeria’s Junle Afolayan of Kunle Afolayan Productions and Mo Abudu of EbonyLife Studios who have similar output deals with the streamer already. Netflix said it plans to line up further output deals with more African filmmakers.
The strategy out of Africa, shared exclusively with Variety, was...
During Tuesday’s “See What’s Next Africa” showcase in Johannesburg, South Africa, the streamer unveiled several African original renewals, some co-production developments, more details around existing projects, and another multi-project output deal with the South Africa filmmaker Mandlakayise Walter Dube for films and series.
Under the partnership, Dube — who directed Netflix’s first commissioned African film “Silverton Siege,” released earlier this year — will direct a variety of Netflix-owned projects. He joins Nigeria’s Junle Afolayan of Kunle Afolayan Productions and Mo Abudu of EbonyLife Studios who have similar output deals with the streamer already. Netflix said it plans to line up further output deals with more African filmmakers.
The strategy out of Africa, shared exclusively with Variety, was...
- 8/2/2022
- by Thinus Ferreira
- Variety 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
Netflix has struck a multi-project partnership with South African filmmaker Mandlakayise (Mandla) Walter Dube and unveiled its latest film with Nigerian director Kunle Afolayan, as the streamer trumpeted its investment in Africa today in Johannesburg.
Under terms of the pact, Dube — who directed Netflix’s first commissioned African film Silverton Siege — will direct a variety of Netflix projects, details of which haven’t yet been received.
This marks Netflix’s third creative partnership with African creatives, coming after deals with Mo Abudu and her Ebonylife Studios and director Afolayan.
The pact was unveiled at Netflix’s See What’s Next Africa 2022/23 content showcase today, which brought together talent, filmmakers and press from South Africa and Nigeria.
The event was designed to spotlight the streamer’s investment in African storytelling and also included glimpses of progress of various projects from emerging filmmakers working initiatives such as the Unesco & Netflix ‘African Folktales,...
Under terms of the pact, Dube — who directed Netflix’s first commissioned African film Silverton Siege — will direct a variety of Netflix projects, details of which haven’t yet been received.
This marks Netflix’s third creative partnership with African creatives, coming after deals with Mo Abudu and her Ebonylife Studios and director Afolayan.
The pact was unveiled at Netflix’s See What’s Next Africa 2022/23 content showcase today, which brought together talent, filmmakers and press from South Africa and Nigeria.
The event was designed to spotlight the streamer’s investment in African storytelling and also included glimpses of progress of various projects from emerging filmmakers working initiatives such as the Unesco & Netflix ‘African Folktales,...
- 8/2/2022
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
The fourth and final season of “Ozark” is Netflix’s No. 1 English-language TV series, according to the streamer’s newly released Top 10 rankings.
Part 2 of Season 4 dropped on April 29, following the January debut of Part 1. Available in its entirety for only three days of the April 25-May 1 viewing window, “Ozark” Season 4 was viewed for 78.4 million hours.
“Selling Sunset” Season 5 clinched the No. 2 spot for April 25-May 1, its first full week of availability since its April 22 premiere. The season garnered 34.3 million hours viewed, following 28.4 million the week before. “Anatomy of a Scandal” came in third with 30.2 million after topping the previous week’s chart, ending the reign of “Bridgerton” Season 2, which came in fourth in the newest viewing window with 29.7 million.
Other English-language TV series on the chart are “Heartstopper” Season 1 (23.9 million), “Conversations with a Killer: The John Wayne Gacy Tapes” (20.9 million), “Grace and Frankie” Season 7 (15.5 million), “The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On...
Part 2 of Season 4 dropped on April 29, following the January debut of Part 1. Available in its entirety for only three days of the April 25-May 1 viewing window, “Ozark” Season 4 was viewed for 78.4 million hours.
“Selling Sunset” Season 5 clinched the No. 2 spot for April 25-May 1, its first full week of availability since its April 22 premiere. The season garnered 34.3 million hours viewed, following 28.4 million the week before. “Anatomy of a Scandal” came in third with 30.2 million after topping the previous week’s chart, ending the reign of “Bridgerton” Season 2, which came in fourth in the newest viewing window with 29.7 million.
Other English-language TV series on the chart are “Heartstopper” Season 1 (23.9 million), “Conversations with a Killer: The John Wayne Gacy Tapes” (20.9 million), “Grace and Frankie” Season 7 (15.5 million), “The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On...
- 5/3/2022
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
“Ozark” fans, rejoice. The Jason Bateman and Julia Garner-starring drama series is returning to Netflix in April with a second part to its fourth season — and it’s just one of many other hotly anticipated titles coming to the streamer this month.
April will also see the long-awaited sophomore installment to “Russian Doll,” the mind-bending “Groundhog Day”-esque dramedy series starring Natasha Lyonne as a hard-partying New York City woman stuck in a brain-melting circuitous loop from hell.
For fans of capital-m mess, there’s the Spanish-language “Elite,” which traces the scandalous (and often murderous) exploits of the posh attendees of high school Las Encinas. Or, if you prefer your glamorous mess via reality series, “Selling Sunset” — about the lux real estate market in Los Angeles — is premiering its fifth season April 22.
In notable films, there’s the Judd Apatow-helmed “The Bubble,” a spoof loosely inspired by the...
April will also see the long-awaited sophomore installment to “Russian Doll,” the mind-bending “Groundhog Day”-esque dramedy series starring Natasha Lyonne as a hard-partying New York City woman stuck in a brain-melting circuitous loop from hell.
For fans of capital-m mess, there’s the Spanish-language “Elite,” which traces the scandalous (and often murderous) exploits of the posh attendees of high school Las Encinas. Or, if you prefer your glamorous mess via reality series, “Selling Sunset” — about the lux real estate market in Los Angeles — is premiering its fifth season April 22.
In notable films, there’s the Judd Apatow-helmed “The Bubble,” a spoof loosely inspired by the...
- 4/1/2022
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- The Wrap
"There's only one of two ways you're leaving - prison or death." Netflix has revealed the official trailer for South Africa thriller titled Silverton Siege, the latest film by cinematographer / filmmaker Mandlakayise Walter Dube. The film is based on a true story of a real life incident that sparked the global 'Free Mandela' movement. Silverton Siege is an action thriller inspired by true life events that took place in South Africa in 1980. A trio of freedom fighters end up heading into a collision course with the state after a failed sabotage mission, which turns into a bank hostage stand off. The film stars Thabo Rametsi as Calvin Khumalo, with Arnold Vosloo, Noxolo Dlamini, Stefan Erasmus, Michelle Mosalakae, Elani Dekker, Shane Wellington, and Tumisho Masha. There have been a number of strong films coming out of South Africa recently, and this looks like it digs into an important moment in the country's apartheid history.
- 3/24/2022
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
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