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Inside Apartment 7A, America’s biggest haunted house
Find out how the Apartment 7A production team recreated New York City’s notorious Bramford building – home of Rosemary’s Baby, creepy cults, and “helpful” neighbours.
Apartment 7A (2024)
An ambitious young dancer, played by Julia Garner, is offered another chance at fame by an older, wealthy couple, but at what cost?
The Bachelor S29
This season of the ultimate reality dating show features Grant Ellis, who left the previous season of The Bachelorette with his hopes dashed. Will he find his future wife this time round?
Wicked Little Letters (2023)
Set in the 1920s, this witty comedy-drama is based on the true story of a rowdy Irishwoman who is accused of sending letters full of hilarious profanities to her English neighbours.
Ama Grootman S1
Six friends confront the challenges of fixing relationships and making pivotal choices in this reality show about Port Shepstone’s elite.
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Movie fight club: Gladiator II and more intense punch-ups
For their Gladiator II fight to stand up to rhinos, sharks and sea battles, Pedro Pascal and Paul Mescal had to do more than wave their swords at each other. We break it down along with 8 other films’ most intense punch-ups.
Must-watch trailer for the reunion of The Mommy Club Season 3
Watch the trailer for the reunion of The Mommy Club S3, premiering in two parts on 17 and 24 May on Showmax.
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5 shocking moments from The Catch, now streaming on Showmax
Romance can be messy. Throw in R500K, secret imposters, and sabotage? That’s The Catch. Binge it now on Showmax or risk being left out of the group chat.
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Power Book III: Raising Kanan S1-4
Teenaged Kanan Stark works to join the family drug business in Queens in the prequel series to the hit show Power.
Frank Grillo takes on the Tulsa King
Frank Grillo and Sylvester Stallone go head to head as rival mob bosses in Tulsa King Season 2. And we rate 9 more Frank Grillo roles, from Boss Level to Billions.
Die Tragiese Saak van Pamina Vermaak (2022)
An unemployed journalist ends up back in her small West Coast hometown, where she meets a floundering rock star.
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Helen Zille on her Showmax Roast and a legacy of laughter
Helen Zille shares her thoughts on her Showmax Roast and her reasons for agreeing to it. Stream from Friday, 16 May on Showmax.
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Missed the 11th AMVCAs? Watch the awards on Showmax
Showmax will stream the full broadcast of the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards from 14 May 2025.
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Renée Zellweger chats about Bridget Jones: Mad about the Boy
Renée Zellweger reveals why two men find 50-something widowed mom Bridget Jones simply irresistible – plus, we list 5 of our favourite romcom couples you can watch now.
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2024)
Bridget’s back, and ready to start dating again as a single mom and widow in her 50s. She finds herself pursued by a younger man, and (maybe?) her son’s science teacher.
Happy Face S1
A young woman’s world is turned upside down when she discovers that her father is an infamous serial killer in this tense series.
Happy Face and the monster at home
What’s it like to find out that someone you love has committed atrocities? We look at the new serial killer crime drama series Happy Face, along with three documentaries about killers and criminals close to home.
10 international movies and series shot in South Africa
From Boy Kills World, to Milli Vanilli exposé movie Girl You Know It’s True, to Yellowstone series 1923, we sent our location scouts to figure out where 10 international productions filmed some familiar scenes.
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Fish: Final just another game for Pirates; massive clash for Chiefs
Forget league points; this Saturday, it’s all about the gleaming silverware of the Nedbank Cup final as Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates go head to head. Catch the game live on Showmax PL.
Widow Clicquot and 10 more sparkling biopics: Life writes the plot
Get ready to pop the cork on some vintage storytelling with the tale of how Widow Clicquot revolutionised French wine-making, then check out our menu for 10 more sparkling movies about real people.
Widow Clicquot (2023)
This extraordinary period drama tells the story of Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin, who, at the age of 20, became the head of the Veuve Clicquot champagne family.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta S16
These sassy women of Atlanta’s entrepreneurial spirits are in full bloom as they juggle their personal and professional lives, along with their busy social calendars.
Pastor Wants A Wife S1-3
Pastor Wants A Wife follows South African pastors as they balance their family lives and their roles at church with finding love.
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Anatomy of Lies: Women who con
Grey’s Anatomy’s most shocking medical case took place behind the scenes. Find out how co-executive producer and writer Elisabeth Finch faked cancer and personal tragedy, and meet five more of the world’s most questionable con women.