Comedy
5 scenes that’ll take you for a joyride in Fantasmas
Julio Torres’ new comedy series Fantasmas takes a dreamy walk on the weird (and weirdly relatable) side of life. Here are five scenes that had us wiggling with glee.
Fantasmas S1
Julio Torres spins a fantastical tale of losing a gold oyster earring. In his search to find the earring, he encounters offbeat characters in comedic vignettes set in a surrealist, alternate version of New York.
Showmax orders Afrikaans version of BBC Studios’ The Office
Showmax is set to localise The Office for Showmax and kykNET, filmed primarily in Afrikaans, with production to start in 2025.
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Meisiekind
In this 50-minute film written by and starring Iette Blignaut, Louise and Megan form an adventure-filled friendship. But can it survive heartbreak?
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One Weeks’ Zakhele Mabasa-Mokone: “Be patient with your man”
Zakhele Mabasa-Mokone talks about his role as Fana in the comedy series One Weeks, and the secrets to a successful relationship. New episodes Mondays on Showmax.
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Gershwin Mias on his fan-favourite role in Mince Jou Hare
All episodes of Afrikaans comedy series Mince Jou Hare are now ready to binge on Showmax. Gershwin Mias, who plays Oompie, says “the truth comes out better when we can make people laugh”.
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Eksie Perfeksie (2024)
After discovering that his new girlfriend is still friends with all of her ex-boyfriends, André desperately tries to break the pattern.
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Emma van Heyn on her role as Dalene in Eksie Perfeksie
Emma van Heyn talks about her role as Dalene in the Showmax raunchcom movie Eksie Perfeksie, landing 9 August on Showmax.
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Bob Hearts Abishola S5
A middle-aged businessman falls in love with his cardiac nurse, a Nigerian immigrant, while recovering from a heart attack.
Melissa de Vries on Arendsvlei and Mince Jou Hare
Melissa de Vries talks about her role as Frieda in the Showmax Original sitcom Mince Jou Hare. The full season will be available to binge from 12 August 2024.
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Meet child star Mangaliso Aluta Mthembu from One Weeks
Child star Mangaliso Aluta Mthembu talks about her breakthrough role in One Weeks, now streaming on Showmax. New episodes every Monday.
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Pietie Beyers on his relatable romantic lead role in Eksie Perfeksie
Pietie Beyers talks about his lead role as André in the Showmax Original raunchcom Eksie Perfeksie. Premiering 9 August on Showmax.
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Comedy chaos: Prepare to laugh out loud
Check out these must-watch and crowd-pleasing go-to comedies that are sure to have you in stitches. All streaming on Showmax.
Showmax’s raunchcom Eksie Perfeksie asks: ‘Can you stay friends with your exes?’
Watch the trailer for the Showmax Original raunchcom Eksie Perfeksie, landing on 9 August 2024.
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Do as Kate Winslet says in The Regime
As fascist dictator Chancellor Elena Vernham, Kate Winslet has a few requests for her staff in the HBO political satire mini-series The Regime.
Anyone But You (2023)
Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell star in this steamy romcom. After a great first date, Bea and Ben’s attraction turns cold, until they’re reunited at a destination wedding.
The Regime S1
Kate Winslet exudes power in this captivating HBO limited series as the Chancellor of an unnamed Central European nation, unravelling behind the palace walls.
Bookie S1
A veteran bookie struggles to survive the impending legalisation of sports gambling, increasingly unstable clients, family and co-workers.
A rookie’s guide to Bookie
Get the inside track on Chuck Lorre’s new sitcom Bookie Season 1 and the underground world of sports betting, then roll the dice on 5 more shows for bros.
See the trailer of new Showmax comedy series One Weeks
Sihle Ndaba and Zakhele Mabasa Mokone co-star in new Showmax Original One Weeks, premiering on Showmax on 22 July, with new episodes every Monday.
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Mean Girls (2024)
A new student is a hit with an A-list girl clique called the Plastics. However, everything changes when she falls for the wrong guy.
Killing It S2
A comedy series about class, capitalism and one man’s quest to achieve the American dream. And to kill really big snakes.
Champions (2023)
In this charming underdog tale, a former minor league basketball coach is ordered to train a team of players with learning disabilities.
Polite Society: From a Bollywood dance number to a kung-fu kick-up
Writer-director Nida Manzoor and the cast of Polite Society reveal how they suited up for the wedding movie of the year.