21 October 2020
First look: New Showmax Original Skemerdans
With an all-star cast including Kevin Smith, Ilse Klink and Brendan Daniels, Skemerdans is currently filming in iconic locations in Rylands, Cape Town, including one of the city’s most famous nightspots, Club Galaxy.
It doubles as The Oasis, a jazz club at the centre of a power struggle between two brothers, a scorned widow and an organised crime syndicate.
Skemerdans is expected to launch on Showmax in 2021. Meanwhile, here’s a taste of the upcoming series.
The Mommy Club NBO now streaming
The Chocolate Empire, now streaming
The best movies to stream
Here, and 15 more great movies to cry about
Whether you’re looking to shed happy tears or shed part of your soul, we have movies centred on love in all its forms to help you, starting with Tom Hanks and Robin Wright’s Here.
The best kids’ shows and movies to stream during school holidays
Showmax has loads of fun to look forward to during school holidays in June/July 2025, including blockbuster movies for the whole family.
Elphaba and Glinda’s Wicked little guide
Find out what Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande have to say about Wicked, pick up 10 magical behind-the-scenes facts, and explore 7 more schools of witchcraft and wizardry.
Twisters and 5 other man-versus-nature nail biters
Tornado alert! A category F5 spin on the blockbuster 1996 movie Twister has just touched ground to sweep us up in the terrifying power of nature. Find out about how it was made, and what to watch next.