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		<title>Camp Rock 3 Brings the Music Back to Disney Channel</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:01:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The music is getting turned all the way up again as Camp Rock 3 premieres on Disney Channel this September, bringing familiar faces back to camp alongside a new generation ready to take the stage. When Connect 3 loses its opening act ahead of a major reunion tour, the band returns to Camp Rock in [...]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The music is getting turned all the way up again as <strong>Camp Rock 3</strong> premieres on Disney Channel this September, bringing familiar faces back to camp alongside a new generation ready to take the stage.</p>
<p>When Connect 3 loses its opening act ahead of a major reunion tour, the band returns to Camp Rock in search of the next big thing. As the campers compete for the chance to join their favourite band on tour, friendships are tested, tensions rise, and unexpected alliances, revelations and romances begin to unfold.</p>
<p><img data-dominant-color="625338" data-has-transparency="false" style="--dominant-color: #625338;" fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-25509 not-transparent" src="https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Camp-Rock-4.webp" alt="Camp Rock 3 Disney Channel" width="1080" height="720" srcset="https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Camp-Rock-4.webp 1080w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Camp-Rock-4-300x200.webp 300w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Camp-Rock-4-1024x683.webp 1024w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Camp-Rock-4-768x512.webp 768w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Camp-Rock-4-150x100.webp 150w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Camp-Rock-4-450x300.webp 450w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></p>
<h2>Familiar Faces Return to Camp Rock</h2>
<p><strong>Joe Jonas, Nick Jonas and Kevin Jonas</strong> return as Shane Gray, Nate Gray and Jason Gray, with <strong>Maria Canals-Barrera</strong> reprising her role as Connie. Joining the franchise are <strong>Liamani Segura as Sage, Malachi Barton as Fletch, Lumi Pollack as Rosie, Sherry Cola as Lark, Hudson Stone as Desi, Casey Trotter as Cliff, Brooklynn Pitts as Callie, and Ava Jean as Madison</strong>.</p>
<h2>Behind the Scenes of Camp Rock 3</h2>
<p>Directed by <strong>Veronica Rodriguez</strong> and written by <strong>Eydie Faye</strong>, <em>Camp Rock 3</em> is produced by Disney Kids &amp; Family and features choreography by <strong>Jamal Sims</strong>. <strong>Tim Federle</strong> executive produces alongside Joe, Nick and Kevin Jonas, <strong>Demi Lovato, Betsy Sullenger, Spencer Berman and Gary Marsh</strong>.</p>
<p><img data-dominant-color="978d83" data-has-transparency="false" style="--dominant-color: #978d83;" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-25508 not-transparent" src="https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Camp-Rock-2.webp" alt="Camp Rock 3 Disney Channel" width="1080" height="720" srcset="https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Camp-Rock-2.webp 1080w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Camp-Rock-2-300x200.webp 300w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Camp-Rock-2-1024x683.webp 1024w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Camp-Rock-2-768x512.webp 768w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Camp-Rock-2-150x100.webp 150w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Camp-Rock-2-450x300.webp 450w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></p>
<h2>Turn Up the Music</h2>
<p>And, of course, it wouldn&#8217;t be Camp Rock without the music.</p>
<p><strong>“One Beat Away,”</strong> the first single from <em>Camp Rock 3</em> and performed by Liamani and the cast, is now available on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/1G7PEmWkUrwlOtZ733Ito8">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/Title/6784022769?ls=1&amp;app=itunes&amp;at=1010lKkZ">Apple Music</a>, <a href="http://music.amazon.com/albums/B0H6L18FCK?trackAsin=B0H6L38HV5">Amazon Music</a> and <a href="https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lgOD4s0Cq7y-0ZJA9Da5STQ7Tj5mytlNM">YouTube Music</a>.</p>
<p>The <em>Camp Rock 3</em> Original Soundtrack is available to pre-save/pre-add and pre-order on <a href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/camp-rock-3-original-soundtrack/6789650828">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/7AsM74VTRiioLdXffW05lh?trackId=15prBLrDYmITAov2Sp7nB3">Spotify</a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0H8FN91TT">Amazon</a>, while the vinyl edition is also available to <a href="https://www.disneymusicemporium.com/product/XVLP369/camp-rock-3?cp=81712_82102">pre-order</a>.</p>
<p>With Connect 3 back together and a fresh group of campers chasing their big break, <strong>Camp Rock 3</strong> brings the music, friendships and summer-camp drama back for a new generation.</p>
<p><strong>Camp Rock 3 premieres 19 September at 19:30 CAT on Disney Channel, DStv Channel 303.</strong></p>
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		<title>Explosive Telenovela The Casillas Dynasty to Premiere on Telemundo</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:46:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Johannesburg, 28 July 2026: Telemundo (DStv 118) today announced that its highly anticipated The Casillas Dynasty, is launching on 10 August, with new episodes every night at 9 PM until the season finale on 9 November 2026. This new telenovela ignites a fresh wave of drama, betrayal, and power struggles, with a standout cast and [...]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Johannesburg, 28 July 2026:</strong> Telemundo (<a href="https://dstv.stream/#/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DStv 118</a>) today announced that its highly anticipated <strong><em>The Casillas Dynasty</em></strong>, is launching on 10 August, with new episodes every night at 9 PM until the season finale on 9 November 2026. This new telenovela ignites a fresh wave of drama, betrayal, and power struggles, with a standout cast and cinematic storytelling.</p>
<p>Leading the cast is Iván Arana (<em>El Señor de los Cielos, La Jefa</em>), delivering a riveting performance as the infamous Ismael Casillas, and María Fernanda Yepes (<em>Sin Senos No Hay Paraíso, Rosario Tijeras</em>) as Elizabeth, a formidable woman drawn back into the shadows of the underworld. Icons Raúl Méndez (<em>Narcos, Sense8</em>) and Isabella Castillo (<em>The Lord of Skies, Vikki RPM</em>) star alongside a commanding lineup of acclaimed talent.</p>
<p>In the aftermath of Aurelio Casillas’s mysterious disappearance, <em>The Casillas Dynasty</em> trembles on the edge. As Ismael Casillas steps into the unforgiving spotlight, he’s thrust into a relentless war for legacy and the one bond that holds them together &#8211; family. In a ruthless world fueled by ambition and fear, loyalty becomes a weapon, and protecting blood comes at any cost.</p>
<p><img data-dominant-color="74635d" data-has-transparency="false" style="--dominant-color: #74635d;" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-24655 not-transparent" src="https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Casillas-Dynasty-1.webp" alt="The Casillas Dynasty Telemundo" width="1080" height="608" srcset="https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Casillas-Dynasty-1.webp 1080w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Casillas-Dynasty-1-300x169.webp 300w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Casillas-Dynasty-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Casillas-Dynasty-1-768x432.webp 768w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Casillas-Dynasty-1-150x84.webp 150w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Casillas-Dynasty-1-450x253.webp 450w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></p>
<p>This new chapter begins as Diana and Ismael Casillas embark on a mission to liberate Aurelio and Rutila, when a series of unexpected events force them to rethink their strategies and alliances.  They must fight for control of the cartel in a world where enemies lurk around every corner. As old ghosts return and new conflicts emerge, their path leads them to an explosive confrontation against El Gancho&#8217;s cartel. For leverage in this battle, they seek the support of Elizabeth, Chema&#8217;s ex-wife, who sees the opportunity to leave her life in Milan and return to the underworld, fight for territories, gain power, and finally create an alliance with the Casillas. Will they manage to survive and reinvent themselves, or will their entire empire fall?</p>
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<p><em>The Casillas Dynasty </em>features a standout cast, including Roberto Sosa, Robinson Díaz, Plutarco Haza, Ianis Guerrero, Karen Sandoval, David Palacio, Ximena González Rubio, Gonzalo Vega Jr., Ana González Bello, Alan Slim, Wendy de los Cobos, Carlos Corona, Leonardo Álvarez, Alejandro Aguilar, Christian Gnecco, Alexis Juárez, Luciana Silveyra, Vanessa Acosta, David Ponce, Florencia Ríos, Ana Sofía Gatica, Jesusa Ochoa and Sandra Quiroz.</p>
<p>Produced by Telemundo Studios, <em>The Casillas Dynasty </em>was written by Juan Camilo Ferrand and directed by Javier Fox Patrón, Mauricio Corredor, and Laura Marco Lavilla. Cinematography is led by Juan Carlos Lazo, Ricardo Garfias, and Alejandro Tellez, with production design by Marisa Pecanins. Mónica Vizzi serves as executive producer, with Mabel Vargas as general producer.</p>
<p><img data-dominant-color="6c6568" data-has-transparency="false" style="--dominant-color: #6c6568;" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-24658 not-transparent" src="https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Casillas-Dynasty-4.webp" alt="The Casillas Dynasty Telemundo" width="1080" height="608" srcset="https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Casillas-Dynasty-4.webp 1080w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Casillas-Dynasty-4-300x169.webp 300w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Casillas-Dynasty-4-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Casillas-Dynasty-4-768x432.webp 768w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Casillas-Dynasty-4-150x84.webp 150w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Casillas-Dynasty-4-450x253.webp 450w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></p>
<p><strong><em>The Casillas Dynasty </em></strong><strong>premieres exclusively on Telemundo on 10 August, with new episodes every night at 9 PM until the season finale on 9 November 2026.</strong></p>
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		<title>10 African Films Worth Watching on YouTube Right Now</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:04:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>To mark the midpoint of 2026, Plot Twist Picks has rounded up ten of Africa’s biggest awards-season contenders, all available to stream for free on YouTube. These include 2026 Oscar, Emmy and Webby nominees, alongside winners from the Clios, D&#38;AD and the Royal Television Society Awards. Launched during Africa Month, Plot Twist Picks has curated [...]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">To mark the midpoint of 2026, Plot Twist Picks has rounded up ten of Africa’s biggest awards-season contenders, all available to stream for free on YouTube. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
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</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">These include 2026 Oscar, Emmy and Webby nominees, alongside winners from the Clios, D&amp;AD and the Royal Television Society Awards. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
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</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Launched during Africa Month, </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Plot Twist Picks</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> has curated over 300 acclaimed African films to stream on </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PlotTwistPicks" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">YouTube</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. Subscribe </span><a href="https://picks.plottwist.co.za/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">here</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for handpicked African films every Tuesday and Thursday.</span></p>
<p><img data-dominant-color="1c1d58" data-has-transparency="false" style="--dominant-color: #1c1d58;" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-24319 not-transparent" src="https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/papillon-butterfly.webp" alt="papillon butterfly" width="1080" height="608" srcset="https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/papillon-butterfly.webp 1080w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/papillon-butterfly-300x169.webp 300w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/papillon-butterfly-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/papillon-butterfly-768x432.webp 768w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/papillon-butterfly-150x84.webp 150w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/papillon-butterfly-450x253.webp 450w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></p>
<p><b>BUTTERFLY (AKA PAPILLON)</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> | Algeria</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This oil painting-style animation is inspired by the true story of Alfred Nakache, a Jewish-Algerian swimmer who competed at the 1936 Olympics &#8211; in Nazi Germany.</span></p>
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<li><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Nominated:</strong> Oscars (Animated Short)</span></i></li>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Stream on </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCsDnszbQRk" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">YouTube</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p>
<p><img data-dominant-color="554f45" data-has-transparency="false" style="--dominant-color: #554f45;" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-24322 not-transparent" src="https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The_Deadly_Quest_For_Gold.webp" alt="The Deadly Quest For Gold" width="1080" height="607" srcset="https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The_Deadly_Quest_For_Gold.webp 1080w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The_Deadly_Quest_For_Gold-300x169.webp 300w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The_Deadly_Quest_For_Gold-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The_Deadly_Quest_For_Gold-768x432.webp 768w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The_Deadly_Quest_For_Gold-150x84.webp 150w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The_Deadly_Quest_For_Gold-450x253.webp 450w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></p>
<p><b>THE DEADLY QUEST FOR GOLD IN SOUTH AFRICA</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> | South Africa</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">After a government crackdown on illegal mining, hundreds of miners were trapped underground in Shaft 11 for months.</span></p>
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<li><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Shortlisted:</strong> One World Media (Short Documentary)</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Stream on </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wY_1U0wyu1Q" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">YouTube</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
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<p><img data-dominant-color="bfaf99" data-has-transparency="false" style="--dominant-color: #bfaf99;" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-24320 not-transparent" src="https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Patience-short-film.webp" alt="Patience" width="1080" height="608" srcset="https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Patience-short-film.webp 1080w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Patience-short-film-300x169.webp 300w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Patience-short-film-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Patience-short-film-768x432.webp 768w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Patience-short-film-150x84.webp 150w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Patience-short-film-450x253.webp 450w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></p>
<p><b>PATIENCE</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> | Senegal</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As Moudou attempts to emigrate from Senegal, his patience and resilience are tested. He is sustained by hope for what lies ahead and memories of what came before.</span></p>
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<li><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Winner:</strong> Graphite Pencil, D&amp;AD</span></i></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Stream on </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aSwM4x3sAM" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">YouTube</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
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<p><img data-dominant-color="7a7068" data-has-transparency="false" style="--dominant-color: #7a7068;" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-24313 not-transparent" src="https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Death-in-Dubai_-DubaiPortaPotty-BBC-Africa-Eye-Documentary.webp" alt="Death in Dubai" width="1080" height="613" srcset="https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Death-in-Dubai_-DubaiPortaPotty-BBC-Africa-Eye-Documentary.webp 1080w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Death-in-Dubai_-DubaiPortaPotty-BBC-Africa-Eye-Documentary-300x170.webp 300w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Death-in-Dubai_-DubaiPortaPotty-BBC-Africa-Eye-Documentary-1024x581.webp 1024w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Death-in-Dubai_-DubaiPortaPotty-BBC-Africa-Eye-Documentary-768x436.webp 768w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Death-in-Dubai_-DubaiPortaPotty-BBC-Africa-Eye-Documentary-150x85.webp 150w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Death-in-Dubai_-DubaiPortaPotty-BBC-Africa-Eye-Documentary-450x255.webp 450w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></p>
<p><b>DEATH IN DUBAI</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> | Uganda &amp; Diaspora</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This true-crime documentary investigates the death of a 23-year-old Ugandan influencer in Dubai, as well as the disturbing online trend #DubaiPortaPotty. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
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<li><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Winner:</strong> Royal Television Society Journalism Award (Current Affairs: International)</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Stream on </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OboT09uRw6M" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">YouTube</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p>
<p><img data-dominant-color="766257" data-has-transparency="false" style="--dominant-color: #766257;" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-24316 not-transparent" src="https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/lalibela.webp" alt="Lalibela" width="1080" height="608" srcset="https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/lalibela.webp 1080w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/lalibela-300x169.webp 300w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/lalibela-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/lalibela-768x432.webp 768w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/lalibela-150x84.webp 150w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/lalibela-450x253.webp 450w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></p>
<p><b>AFRICA’S CULTURAL LANDMARKS</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> | Pan-African</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">These 13 short documentaries reframe the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s African galleries, travelling from Great Zimbabwe to rock-hewn churches in Ethiopia, and from sacred shrines in Nigeria to </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">t</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">he Tsodilo Hills in Botswana, nicknamed ‘the Louvre of the desert’ for its 4,500 rock art paintings. </span></p>
<ul>
<li><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Nominated:</strong> Webby Awards (Documentary)</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Watch the trailer on </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iilBXcOvn5g" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">YouTube</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Watch the full series </span><a href="https://picks.plottwist.co.za/p/africas-cultural-landmarks" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">here</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p>
<p><img data-dominant-color="535252" data-has-transparency="false" style="--dominant-color: #535252;" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-24321 not-transparent" src="https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Searching-for-Amani.webp" alt="Searching for Amani" width="1080" height="605" srcset="https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Searching-for-Amani.webp 1080w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Searching-for-Amani-300x168.webp 300w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Searching-for-Amani-1024x574.webp 1024w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Searching-for-Amani-768x430.webp 768w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Searching-for-Amani-150x84.webp 150w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Searching-for-Amani-450x252.webp 450w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></p>
<p><b>SEARCHING FOR AMANI</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> | Kenya</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A 13-year-old aspiring journalist investigates his father&#8217;s murder inside one of Kenya&#8217;s largest wildlife conservancies: Laikipia.</span></p>
<ul>
<li><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Nominated:</strong> News &amp; Documentary Emmy Awards (Outstanding Social Issue Documentary) </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Stream on </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiBMVkRahxQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">YouTube</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p>
<p><img data-dominant-color="524533" data-has-transparency="false" style="--dominant-color: #524533;" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-24317 not-transparent" src="https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Lily-AI-short-film.webp" alt="Lily" width="1080" height="485" srcset="https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Lily-AI-short-film.webp 1080w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Lily-AI-short-film-300x135.webp 300w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Lily-AI-short-film-1024x460.webp 1024w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Lily-AI-short-film-768x345.webp 768w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Lily-AI-short-film-150x67.webp 150w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Lily-AI-short-film-450x202.webp 450w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></p>
<p><b>LILY</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> | Tunisia</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A lonely archivist has his life upended by a doll that triggers his conscience.</span></p>
<ul>
<li><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Winner:</strong> $1 million AI Film Prize from Google and the 1 Billion Followers Summit</span></i></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Stream on </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2d40eY7P1s" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">YouTube</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
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<p><img data-dominant-color="274d79" data-has-transparency="false" style="--dominant-color: #274d79;" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-24315 not-transparent" src="https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/isaac-horses.webp" alt="Stampede" width="1080" height="608" srcset="https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/isaac-horses.webp 1080w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/isaac-horses-300x169.webp 300w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/isaac-horses-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/isaac-horses-768x432.webp 768w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/isaac-horses-150x84.webp 150w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/isaac-horses-450x253.webp 450w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></p>
<p><b>STAMPEDE</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> | Ghana</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Rapper Genesis Owusu returned from Australia to Ghana for the first time in 11 years to film this music video, featuring daredevil local motorbike riders.</span></p>
<ul>
<li><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Silver:</strong> Young Director Award, Cannes Lions.</span></i></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Stream on </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69nnHQVl40g" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">YouTube</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p>
<p><img data-dominant-color="5d5f60" data-has-transparency="false" style="--dominant-color: #5d5f60;" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-24314 not-transparent" src="https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/In-Between-short.webp" alt="In-Between" width="1080" height="608" srcset="https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/In-Between-short.webp 1080w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/In-Between-short-300x169.webp 300w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/In-Between-short-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/In-Between-short-768x432.webp 768w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/In-Between-short-150x84.webp 150w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/In-Between-short-450x253.webp 450w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></p>
<p><b>IN-BETWEEN</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> | Ethiopia</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Omar, a young refugee from Ethiopia, is navigating life in Malta. He lives suspended between two worlds: the home he misses and the one he’s trying to make.</span></p>
<ul>
<li><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Winner:</strong> On the Cusp, 1.4 Awards</span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Shortlisted:</strong> Cannes Lions (Casting)</span></i></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Stream on </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRBnlvMxVHY" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">YouTube</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p>
<p><img data-dominant-color="2c2c2c" data-has-transparency="false" style="--dominant-color: #2c2c2c;" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-24318 not-transparent" src="https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Little-Simz-Flood-Official-Music-Video.webp" alt="Flood" width="1080" height="808" srcset="https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Little-Simz-Flood-Official-Music-Video.webp 1080w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Little-Simz-Flood-Official-Music-Video-300x224.webp 300w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Little-Simz-Flood-Official-Music-Video-1024x766.webp 1024w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Little-Simz-Flood-Official-Music-Video-768x575.webp 768w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Little-Simz-Flood-Official-Music-Video-150x112.webp 150w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Little-Simz-Flood-Official-Music-Video-450x337.webp 450w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></p>
<p><b>FLOOD </b><span style="font-weight: 400;">| Nigeria &amp; South Africa</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Directed by South African Salomon Ligthelm, Little Simz’ striking black-and-white music video for </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Flood </span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">features Nigerian Obongjayar and South African Moonchild Sanelly in a modern-day fable exploring the tensions between the material and the spiritual.</span></p>
<ul>
<li><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Bronze:</strong> Clio Awards (Directing)</span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Nominated: </strong>Video of the Year, MOBO Awards</span></i></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Stream on </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvrNPiz7rHw" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">YouTube</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Stream </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Plot Twist Picks</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">’ expanded 20-film playlist of Africa’s 2026 awards contenders on </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH2uV4KdJCPHx9v4vglLX8IeCtCKYvcFB"><span style="font-weight: 400;">YouTube</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br />
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		<title>National Geographic Premieres Gripping New Series “Inside the CIA”</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:22:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Johannesburg, 6 May 2026: National Geographic will take viewers inside one of the world’s most secretive intelligence agencies with the new series Inside the CIA. The eight-part series provides a rare and revealing look into the high-stakes world of espionage, told through the voices of those who have operated within it. Now showing on National [...]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Johannesburg, 6 May 2026: </strong>National Geographic will take viewers inside one of the world’s most secretive intelligence agencies with the new series <strong>Inside the CIA</strong>. The eight-part series provides a rare and revealing look into the high-stakes world of espionage, told through the voices of those who have operated within it.</p>
<p>Now showing on National Geographic (<a href="https://dstv.stream/#/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DStv 181</a>, StarTimes 220) on Wednesdays at 20:30 (CAT), with new episodes airing weekly, the series is built around first-hand accounts from former CIA operatives. Through their stories, viewers are introduced to a collection of missions that have shaped global events, revealing what it takes to operate in environments defined by risk, pressure and uncertainty.</p>
<figure id="attachment_23400" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-23400" style="width: 1080px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img data-dominant-color="13181d" data-has-transparency="false" style="--dominant-color: #13181d;" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-23400 not-transparent" src="https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/106_JoseRodriguez_InsideTheCIASecretsAndSpies_HD_14.webp" alt="Inside the CIA documentary series National Geographic" width="1080" height="608" srcset="https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/106_JoseRodriguez_InsideTheCIASecretsAndSpies_HD_14.webp 1080w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/106_JoseRodriguez_InsideTheCIASecretsAndSpies_HD_14-300x169.webp 300w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/106_JoseRodriguez_InsideTheCIASecretsAndSpies_HD_14-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/106_JoseRodriguez_InsideTheCIASecretsAndSpies_HD_14-768x432.webp 768w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/106_JoseRodriguez_InsideTheCIASecretsAndSpies_HD_14-150x84.webp 150w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/106_JoseRodriguez_InsideTheCIASecretsAndSpies_HD_14-450x253.webp 450w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-23400" class="wp-caption-text">The newly-assigned Director for Counterterrorism, Jose Rodriguez, spearheads the CIA&#8217;s enhanced interrogation program to find those behind the attacks of September 11th, and must contend with the consequences after the top secret program is exposed to the American public. (credit: Big Media)</figcaption></figure>
<h3>Inside the World of Espionage</h3>
<p>Each episode is driven by real accounts from intelligence officers, offering access to the individuals behind some of the most complex and consequential operations in modern history. From covert missions conducted behind enemy lines to the global hunt for Osama bin Laden, the series explores the hidden manoeuvres, split-second decisions and personal risks that define intelligence work at the highest level.</p>
<p>The series places a strong focus on the human dimension of espionage, revealing not only how operations unfold but the realities faced by those tasked with carrying them out.</p>
<figure id="attachment_23397" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-23397" style="width: 1080px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img data-dominant-color="4b4e4d" data-has-transparency="false" style="--dominant-color: #4b4e4d;" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-23397 not-transparent" src="https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/103_KariAmelung_InsideTheCIASecretsAndSpies_HD_02.webp" alt="Inside the CIA documentary series National Geographic" width="1080" height="608" srcset="https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/103_KariAmelung_InsideTheCIASecretsAndSpies_HD_02.webp 1080w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/103_KariAmelung_InsideTheCIASecretsAndSpies_HD_02-300x169.webp 300w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/103_KariAmelung_InsideTheCIASecretsAndSpies_HD_02-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/103_KariAmelung_InsideTheCIASecretsAndSpies_HD_02-768x432.webp 768w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/103_KariAmelung_InsideTheCIASecretsAndSpies_HD_02-150x84.webp 150w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/103_KariAmelung_InsideTheCIASecretsAndSpies_HD_02-450x253.webp 450w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-23397" class="wp-caption-text">In a country where the punishment for espionage is death, Kari Amelung, a young CIA Officer and the real-life inspiration for Homeland&#8217;s Carrie Matheson, is kidnapped at gunpoint and held in isolation, turning a routine exchange of intel with a source into a potential catastrophic 24-hour-crisis. (credit: Big Media)</figcaption></figure>
<h3>The Human Cost Behind the Mission</h3>
<p>Structured as a mission-led docuseries, Inside the CIA unfolds with a steady narrative pace, moving from one high-pressure situation to the next. Through a combination of personal testimony and carefully reconstructed moments, the series draws viewers into the emotional and psychological complexities of life inside the agency. It also debates the moral questions, constant danger and personal sacrifices that come with living a double life, offering insight into a world that is rarely seen and even less understood.</p>
<p>With access to elite intelligence officers and the defining missions of their careers, Inside the CIA delivers an immersive viewing experience that brings audiences closer to the realities of espionage and the people behind it.</p>
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		<title>Cacau Is Back on Telemundo With an Unmissable Second Season</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:17:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Johannesburg, 23 April 2026: Long-buried secrets rise to the surface when Cacau returns with season 2 premiering on Monday, 4 May on Telemundo (DStv 118), with new episodes every night at 10 PM until the season finale on 8 August 2026. As tensions rise and unanswered questions multiply, no truth stays hidden for long. After [...]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Johannesburg, 23 April 2026:</strong> Long-buried secrets rise to the surface when <strong><em>Cacau</em> </strong>returns with season 2 premiering on Monday, 4 May on Telemundo (<a href="https://dstv.stream/#/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DStv 118</a>), with new episodes every night at 10 PM until the season finale on 8 August 2026.</p>

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<p>As tensions rise and unanswered questions multiply, no truth stays hidden for long. After Justino’s death, Simone intensifies her ruthless battle for his inheritance, forging dangerous alliances and hiding a past filled with secrets. As suspicion closes in, every move becomes a risk. Cornered and desperate to protect her fortune, she plots against her enemies to prevent them from exposing her lies and fabricated identity.</p>
<p>Determined to eliminate anyone who stands in her way, she joins forces with Marco to tear Tiago and Cacau apart. Meanwhile, Cacau tries to uncover the truth about Marquinho’s paternity, triggering painful revelations and a chain of rising conflicts. Caught between forgiveness and heartbreak, she is forced to confront both her past and her future. Will Cacau and Tiago’s love be strong enough to withstand all the greed and betrayal surrounding them, or will Simone’s deadly schemes ultimately prevail?</p>
<p><em>Cacau </em>stars Matilde Reymão (<em>O Clube, Para Sempre</em>) and José Condessa (<em>Turn of the Tide, O Crime do Padre Amaro</em>), alongside Alexandra Lencastre (<em>The Heiress, A Única Mulher</em>), Carolina Amaral (<em>Bad Livin</em>g<em>, Amadeo</em>), Paulo Pires (<em>At an Uncertain Time, The Nothingness Club</em>), Inêz Castel-Branco (<em>The Mystery of the Necklace of São Cajó</em>, <em>Snu</em>), Fernanda Serrano (<em>Cats Don’t Have Vertigo</em>, <em>Queridas Feras</em>), Diogo Amaral (<em>The Dead Queen, Pôr do Sol</em>) and Vítor Britto (<em>Poliana Moça, Primeiros Socorros</em>).</p>
<p><em>Cacau </em>is a TVI and Plural Entertainment production, internationally distributed by Onza Distribution. Written by Maria João Costa alongside Edu Araújo and Rui Nuno Vaz Tomé, the series is directed by Edgar Miranda, Ricardo Carreira, Rafael Rahal and Letícia Veiga. Ana Almeida executively produces.</p>
<p><strong><em>Cacau </em></strong><strong>Season 2 premieres exclusively on Telemundo on 4 May at 10 PM, with new episodes airing every night until the season finale on 8 August 2026.</strong></p>
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		<title>NCIS: Sydney is back on Universal TV</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Johannesburg, 31 March 2026: The team returns for the explosive third season of NCIS: Sydney, premiering on Universal TV (DStv 117) on 6 April at 8 PM with new episodes every Monday until the season finale on 17 August 2026. With rising international tensions in the Indo-Pacific, an eclectic team of U.S. NCIS agents and [...]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Johannesburg, 31 March 2026:</strong> The team returns for the explosive third season of <strong><em>NCIS: Sydney</em></strong><em>,</em> premiering on Universal TV (DStv 117) on 6 April at 8 PM with new episodes every Monday until the season finale on 17 August 2026.</p>
<figure id="attachment_22753" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22753" style="width: 1080px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img data-dominant-color="41392f" data-has-transparency="false" style="--dominant-color: #41392f;" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-22753 not-transparent" src="https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/NSY-epi0303-0412-014-RT.webp" alt="NCIS: Sydney Season 3 Universal TV" width="1080" height="792" srcset="https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/NSY-epi0303-0412-014-RT.webp 1080w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/NSY-epi0303-0412-014-RT-300x220.webp 300w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/NSY-epi0303-0412-014-RT-1024x751.webp 1024w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/NSY-epi0303-0412-014-RT-768x563.webp 768w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/NSY-epi0303-0412-014-RT-150x110.webp 150w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/NSY-epi0303-0412-014-RT-450x330.webp 450w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-22753" class="wp-caption-text">“Lost in Translation” – The team’s hunt for a high-value U.S. target accused of murdering an Australian soldier takes an unexpected turn when the suspect claims to have evidence of a war crime, on NCIS: SYDNEY, Tuesday, Oct. 28 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. Todd Lasance as AFP Liaison Officer Sergeant Jim &#8216;JD&#8217; Dempsey in NCIS: Sydney episode 3, season 3 streaming on Paramount+, 2025. Photo Credit: Daniel Asher Smith/Paramount+ © TM &amp; © 2025 CBS Studios Inc. NCIS: Sydney and related marks and logos are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved.</figcaption></figure>
<p>With rising international tensions in the Indo-Pacific, an eclectic team of U.S. NCIS agents and the Australian Federal Police (AFP) are brought together in a multinational taskforce to keep naval crimes in check in the most contested patch of ocean on the planet. Led by NCIS Special Agent Michelle Mackey and her second-in-command, AFP counterpart, Sergeant Jim “JD” Dempsey, the American and Australian operatives must quickly learn to trust each other, harnessing their differences to solve each case.</p>
<p>In its third season, <em>NCIS: Sydney</em> returns to the glistening Harbour City after surviving their croc-fuelled Top End adventure &#8211; but something even more dangerous is coming back to bite them: their own pasts. Against a backdrop of adrenaline-pumping cases, the team is put to the test like never before. From mysterious disappearances and targeted explosions to high-risk international incidents and a journey to Antarctica, each episode presents a fresh challenge that tests the unit’s expertise, resilience and ability to stay united under pressure. As the stakes rise, the team must confront unexpected threats, navigate shifting alliances and make critical decisions that could have far‑reaching consequences &#8211; both personally and professionally.</p>
<figure id="attachment_22754" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22754" style="width: 1080px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img data-dominant-color="403f35" data-has-transparency="false" style="--dominant-color: #403f35;" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-22754 not-transparent" src="https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/NSY-epi0305-305-B3-DAS-0516-0072-RT.webp" alt="NCIS: Sydney Season 3 Universal TV" width="1080" height="720" srcset="https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/NSY-epi0305-305-B3-DAS-0516-0072-RT.webp 1080w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/NSY-epi0305-305-B3-DAS-0516-0072-RT-300x200.webp 300w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/NSY-epi0305-305-B3-DAS-0516-0072-RT-1024x683.webp 1024w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/NSY-epi0305-305-B3-DAS-0516-0072-RT-768x512.webp 768w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/NSY-epi0305-305-B3-DAS-0516-0072-RT-150x100.webp 150w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/NSY-epi0305-305-B3-DAS-0516-0072-RT-450x300.webp 450w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-22754" class="wp-caption-text">“Black Is White” – When a U.S. Navy attaché is found dead with a USB lodged in his throat, the team tracks a killer believed to have ties to an international chess tournament in Sydney, on NCIS: SYDNEY, Tuesday, Nov. 11 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. Todd Lasance as AFP Liaison Officer Sergeant Jim &#8216;JD&#8217; Dempsey and Olivia Swann as NCIS Special Agent Captain Michelle Mackey in NCIS: Sydney episode 5, season 3 streaming on Paramount+, 2025. Photo Credit: Daniel Asher Smith/Paramount+ © TM &amp; © 2025 CBS Studios Inc. NCIS: Sydney and related marks and logos are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved.</figcaption></figure>
<p>Cast includes Olivia Swann (<em>Legends of Tomorrow, River Wild</em>), Todd Lasance (<em>Without Remorse, Spartacus</em>), Sean Sagar (<em>The Gentlemen, The Covenant</em>), Tuuli Narkle (<em>Mystery Road: Origin</em>, <em>Territory</em>), Mavournee Hazel (<em>Neighbours, Shantaram</em>) and William McInnes (<em>Unfinished Sky, Blue Heelers</em>).</p>
<p><em>NCIS: Sydney</em> is produced by Endemol Shine Australia (a Banijay Entertainment Company) for CBS Studios and Paramount Australia. Executive producers include Morgan O&#8217;Neill, Sara Richardson, Sue Seeary, Louisa Kors and Carmen J. Leonard. The series is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.</p>
<p><strong><em>NCIS: Sydney </em></strong><strong>Season 3 </strong><strong>premieres on Universal TV on 6 April at 8 PM, with new episodes airing every Monday until 17 August.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Universal TV is available on <a href="https://dstv.stream/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DStv Channel</a> 117 across Africa.</strong></p>
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		<title>Dangerous Alliances and Criminal Secrets Collide in New Thriller In Flight</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:58:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Johannesburg, 12 February 2026 – Set to deliver tension and twists, In Flight will premiere on Universal TV (DStv 117) on 19 February with new episodes every Thursday at 8 PM until the season finale on 26 March 2026. When flight attendant and single mum Jo Conran is forced to smuggle drugs to protect her [...]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Johannesburg, 12 February 2026</strong> – Set to deliver tension and twists, <strong><em>In Flight </em></strong>will premiere on Universal TV (DStv 117) on 19 February with new episodes every Thursday at 8 PM until the season finale on 26 March 2026.</p>
<p>When flight attendant and single mum Jo Conran is forced to smuggle drugs to protect her imprisoned son, she’s dragged into a dangerous criminal underworld. There she encounters Cormac Kelleher, who promises to keep her son safe so long as she smuggles heroin for him. Desperate, Jo reaches out to her ex, Dom Delaney, a customs officer, who begins to help Jo uncover the truth behind Cormac’s network before it’s too late.</p>
<p><img data-dominant-color="839d9e" data-has-transparency="false" style="--dominant-color: #839d9e;" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21553 not-transparent" src="https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/InFlight-1.webp" alt="" width="1080" height="608" srcset="https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/InFlight-1.webp 1080w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/InFlight-1-300x169.webp 300w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/InFlight-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/InFlight-1-768x432.webp 768w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/InFlight-1-150x84.webp 150w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/InFlight-1-450x253.webp 450w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></p>
<p>Jo is an ordinary woman in an extraordinary situation. Over the course of the series, she is forced to negotiate gangsters, corrupt cops, hired killers and an unlikely love triangle fraught with danger. Terrified, alone and out of her depth, she learns fast and hatches a daring plot to turn the tables on the outfit threatening her son.  Set against the fast-paced, high-pressure backdrop of international air travel, <em>In Flight</em> follows Jo’s relentless quest to protect her family while entangled in a dangerous criminal syndicate.</p>
<p>The cast includes Katherine Kelly (<em>Mr Bates vs. The Post Office,</em> <em>The Long Shadow, Happy Valley</em>), Ashley Thomas (<em>Them, Top Boy</em>), Stuart Martin (<em>Rebel Moon, Miss Scarlet and The Duke</em>), Harry Cadby (<em>Everything Now, Red Rose</em>), Tony Pitts (<em>All Creatures Great &amp; Small</em>), Corinna Brown (<em>Heartstopper, The Summer I Turned Pretty</em>), Emma Higginbottom (<em>Ted Lasso</em>), Bronagh Waugh (<em>Ridley, The Stolen Girl</em>) and Ambreen Razia (<em>Hounslow Diaries, Ted Lasso</em>).</p>
<p><img data-dominant-color="5d5a5c" data-has-transparency="false" style="--dominant-color: #5d5a5c;" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21554 not-transparent" src="https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/InFlight-7-.webp" alt="In Flight TV Series" width="1080" height="720" srcset="https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/InFlight-7-.webp 1080w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/InFlight-7--300x200.webp 300w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/InFlight-7--1024x683.webp 1024w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/InFlight-7--768x512.webp 768w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/InFlight-7--150x100.webp 150w, https://stageandscreen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/InFlight-7--450x300.webp 450w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></p>
<p><em>In Flight</em> is a high-octane 6&#215;60’ drama series produced by Buccaneer Media (<em>The Crow Girl, Marcella, The Burning Girls</em>), written and co-created by Mike Walden (<em>Marcella, Whitstable Pearl</em>) and Adam Randall (<em>Slow Horses, iBoy</em>), produced by Brendan Mullin (<em>Wreck, Dalgliesh</em>) and directed by Chris Baugh (<em>Wreck, Tin Star</em>).</p>
<p>Executive Producers are Anna Burns, Richard Tulk-Hart and Tony Wood for Buccaneer Media, Rebecca Dundon and Simon Judd for Fremantle, Mike Walden, Adam Randall, Katherine Kelly and Chris Baugh. Fremantle is handling global sales.</p>
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<p><strong><em>In Flight </em></strong><strong>premieres on Universal TV </strong><strong>on 19 February at 8 PM, with new episodes airing every Thursday until 26 March.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Universal TV is available on <a href="https://dstv.stream/#/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DStv</a> Channel 117 across Africa.</strong></p>
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		<title>The Woman In Charge: Telemundo’s Explosive New Series Premieres 26 January</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:59:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Johannesburg, 20 January 2026: Telemundo (DStv 118) today announced the premiere date of its new series, The Woman In Charge, starting on 26 January, with new episodes every night at 10 PM until the season finale on 30 April 2026. This series features a renowned cast led by Fabiola Guajardo (Passion and Power) and Iván [...]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Johannesburg, 20 January 2026: </strong>Telemundo (DStv 118) today announced the premiere date of its new series, <strong><em>The Woman In Charge</em></strong>, starting on 26 January, with new episodes every night at 10 PM until the season finale on 30 April 2026. This series features a renowned cast led by Fabiola Guajardo (<em>Passion and </em>Power) and Iván Arana (<em>The Lord of the </em>Skies) in their first leading roles on Telemundo, with a special appearance by Cristián de la Fuente (<em>Valiant Love</em>). This explosive drama centres on a resilient mother, forced to delve into the dark world of money laundering to defeat her enemies at their own game in order to protect her son.</p>
<p><strong><em>The Woman In Charge</em></strong> tells the story of <strong>Gloria Guzm</strong><strong>án</strong>, a woman who appeared to have it all: a successful career, a cherished son, and a loving family. On what is supposed to be the happiest day of her life, marrying the father of her son, the celebration turns into tragedy when a group of hitmen bursts into the ceremony and kills her groom. Gloria not only loses her great love, but her family also turns their back on her, the government seizes all her assets, the media points fingers at her, and her husband’s enemies pursue her, demanding payment for dirty deals she was unaware of. In her fight for survival, she is mentored by top crime bosses, whom she must win over by using her two most dangerous weapons: her intelligence and her beauty.</p>
<p>The stellar cast also includes Mauricio Henao, Andrés Almeida, Azela Robinson, Verónica Merchant, José María Galeano, Jorge Luis Moreno, and Yany Prado. The ensemble is rounded out by renowned actors Pepe Gímez, Julieta Grajales, Sara Corrales, Uriel del Toro, Jesús Moré, Guillermo Quintanilla, Gary Centeno, Laura Vignatti, Sachi Tamashiro, and Dante Aguiar.</p>
<p>Produced by <strong>Telemundo Studios</strong>, this series was written by José Vicente Spataro and is directed by Mauricio Corredor, Mauricio Meneses, and Laura Marco. Juan Pablo Ambrís, David Fernández, and Alejandro Tellez are photography directors, with Juan Santiso as production designer. Mónica Vizzi from Telemundo is the executive producer of the series.</p>
<p><strong><em>The Woman In Charge </em></strong><strong>premieres exclusively on Telemundo on 26 January, with new episodes every night at 10 PM until the season finale on 30 April 2026.</strong></p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Johannesburg, 15 January 2026</strong>: Brand-new crime drama <strong><em>Maigret </em></strong>will premiere on Universal TV (DSTV 117) on 29 January at 8 PM with back-to-back episodes every Thursday until the season finale on 12 February 2026.</p>

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<p>Starring Benjamin Wainwright (<em>Belgravia: The Next Chapter, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim</em>), this six-episode series contains a closed-ended story in each two-hour block, opening with <strong><em>Maigret &amp; the Lazy Burglar</em></strong> in which <em>Maigret</em> tracks down the brutal killers of a skilled burglar while taking down a team responsible for daring bank heists that have plagued Paris. <strong><em>Maigret’s Failure</em></strong> is the second two-hour block, in which <em>Maigret </em>tries and fails to protect Ferdinand Fumal, one of the richest men in France, from the death threats against him. The first season ends with <strong><em>Maigret Comes Home</em></strong>, in which <em>Maigret</em> must draw out the murderer of the young heir to a wealthy perfume family, while at the same time investigating the death of Sophie, the Countess of Saint-Fiacre, the village which is his childhood home.</p>
<p>After his parents died, <em>Maigret</em> left for Paris, rising quickly through the ranks of the Paris Police thanks to his fearlessness and deep knowledge of criminal gangs. He’s an unusual detective – empathetic to perpetrators and indifferent to hierarchy and authority. Newly appointed Chief Inspector of the Brigade Criminelle of the Police Judiciaire, the elite investigative unit of the Paris Police – <em>Maigret </em>works with a team of maverick but loyal detectives who are known as Les Maigrets. His safe place is his home, with his wife, Louise (Stefanie Martini), however, his childhood home still lingers in his dreams with its beauty, its sadness and its unresolved issues.</p>
<h3>Meet Les Maigrets</h3>
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<li><strong>Sergeant Andrea Lucas </strong>(Kerrie Hayes) is <em>Maigret</em>’s steady number two and the rock on which the church of <em>Maigret</em> is built. She has something between adoration and a crush on <strong><em>Maigret</em></strong>; that said, she is not blind to his idiosyncrasies.</li>
<li><strong>Sergeant Joseph Torrence </strong>(Blake Harrison) is an archetypal detective with a quick wit, deep experience of the streets and knowledge of the criminal mind. Married with grown-up children, he is unfit, drinks too much, and his habits and attitudes are resolutely old school.</li>
<li><strong>Detective Berthe Janvier </strong>(Shaniqua Okwok) is confident, stylish, fearless, drives her car too fast, and doesn’t suffer fools. She, much to her own amazement, has fallen in love with the married Torrence and is doing what she can to hide the attraction.</li>
<li><strong>Detective Karim Lapointe </strong>(Reda Elazouar) has enjoyed the usual youthful indiscretions, and this is how he caught <em>Maigret’s </em>attention. Lapointe is now the squad’s computer expert, and a bright, intuitive and savvy investigator. Even more than <em>Maigret</em>, he chafes at authority and often struggles with the discipline and respect for rank that is required.</li>
<li><strong>Inspector Justin Cavre</strong> (Robert Kazinsky) resents <em>Maigret</em> for his new promotion, leading him to try too hard, claim credit where he shouldn’t and make mistakes where he needn’t. His anxiety isn’t helped by a strained marriage and an expensive wife who frets at the limitations of his salary. They all question his loyalty, perhaps rightfully so.</li>
<li><strong>Prosecutor Mathilde Kernavel</strong> (Nathalie Armin) is bright, ambitious and driven. Swiftly climbing the slippery ladder of the legal profession, she is now one of the top Prosecutors working for the Ministry of Justice in Paris.</li>
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<p><strong><em>Maigret</em></strong>, for PBS Masterpiece (US), was produced by Playground Entertainment. This series is directed by Patrick Harbinson, Faye Gilbert and David Evans. Banijay Rights handles international distribution.</p>
<p><strong><em>Maigret </em></strong><strong>premieres on Universal TV on 29 January at 8 PM, with back-to-back episodes airing every Thursday until 12 February 2026.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>From the South Pole to the North Pole, Will Smith Joins Seven Extraordinary Expeditions To Discover the Secrets of Earth’s Most Extreme Environments, Pushing His Mental and Physical Resilience to the Limits.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Johannesburg, 12 January 2026:</strong> This January, <strong>Will Smith</strong> takes audiences on the ultimate journey of discovery in the new National Geographic original series <em><strong>POLE TO POLE WITH WILL SMITH</strong></em>. The seven-part docuseries will premiere on Wednesdays at 20:30 (CAT) from 14 January 2026 on National Geographic (DStv 181, StarTimes 220) across Africa, with the first six episodes double-billed, and stream on Disney+ in South Africa. Five years in the making, the series follows Will across all seven continents, taking him from the icefields of Antarctica to the jungles of the Amazon, the mountains of the Himalayas, the deserts of Africa, the islands of the Pacific and the icebergs of the Arctic.</p>
<p>Inspired by his late mentor to explore life’s big questions, Will throws himself into incredible challenges for 100 days: skiing to the South Pole, catching a giant anaconda, milking a venomous tarantula, climbing mountains, and diving under the ice of the North Pole. He will venture from pole to pole in the company of scientists, explorers and local experts.</p>
<p>Told with a cinematic scale, access, and authenticity only National Geographic can deliver, this once-in-a-lifetime adventure blends cutting-edge science, environmental storytelling, and bold exploration. Guided by experts, scientists and explorers, Will helps make world-first scientific discoveries and forges profound human connections &#8211; from the Amazon’s Waorani community to the Kalahari’s San people, whose knowledge and resilience offer powerful lessons about our future on the planet. <em><strong>POLE TO POLE WITH WILL SMITH </strong></em>is an epic global undertaking defined by endurance, wonder and hope.</p>
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<p><em>“This journey was unlike anything I’ve ever done &#8211; at times I feared I might not make it home! It’s an exploration not just of the planet’s edges, but of some of the most extraordinary people living there,”</em> said Smith. <em>“From the coldest ice to the deepest jungles, the beauty of our world inspired my every step with awe and hope.”</em></p>
<p><em>“With <strong>POLE TO POLE WITH WILL SMITH</strong>, we’re inviting audiences to see our planet through Will’s eyes &#8211; with all the wonder, humor, and humanity he brings to every experience,”</em> said Tom McDonald, EVP, Content, National Geographic. <em>“It’s a thrilling adventure that embodies what National Geographic does best: combining jaw-dropping cinematography, powerful storytelling and a deeper understanding of how our world works &#8211; and why it matters.”</em></p>
<h2><strong>Episodes include the following:</strong></h2>
<h3><strong>The South Pole</strong></h3>
<p>Will heads to the South Pole, where temperatures can drop below minus 100 degrees Fahrenheit. He skis and treks across giant icefields, and, faced with a giant cliff of ice in bone-chilling winds, struggles to climb to the top. Only with the support of one of the world’s best polar athletes, Richard Parks, does he succeed. In one of the planet’s most isolated research stations, scientists take ice cores deep under the surface and make incredible sacrifices to pursue their research.</p>
<h3><strong>The Kalahari Desert</strong></h3>
<p>Will travels deep into the Kalahari Desert to meet the San people, one of the oldest hunter-gatherer groups on Earth. To discover the secret to their enduring success, he must join them on a hunt in one of the most inhospitable places on the planet. Led by local San guide Kane Motswana, it’s not long before he realizes he’s entirely unsuited to this adventure.</p>
<h3><strong>The Amazon: Deadly Creatures</strong></h3>
<p>Will, a man scared of spiders his whole life, ventures deep into the Ecuadorian Amazon on an expedition in search of deadly creatures. Joined by professor Bryan Fry and local mountaineer Carla Perez, they abseil 200 feet into a cave network known as the “womb of the Earth,” where they discover a giant tarantula. Using cutting-edge techniques, they extract its venom, which could hold the key to saving millions of lives.</p>
<h3><strong>The Amazon: Dark Waters</strong></h3>
<p>Will, Bryan and Carla join local Waorani elder Penti Baihua in the Amazon, in search of the world&#8217;s biggest snake: the giant green anaconda. They carefully remove just one scale from the 17-foot snake’s skin. Will’s fear turns into relief, then joy. The single scale can reveal the health of the entire ecosystem — crucial for the future of both wildlife and the Waorani.</p>
<h3><strong>The Himalayas</strong></h3>
<p>Will travels to the kingdom of Bhutan on a deeply intimate journey in search of the secret to happiness. Guided by happiness expert Professor Dacher Keltner and local writer Tshering Denkar, Will treks to one of the highest and happiest villages in the Himalayas, at 13,000-foot altitude. While there, he confronts some of the most challenging moments of his extraordinary life and career.</p>
<h3><strong>The Pacific Islands</strong></h3>
<p>Joined by linguist Dr. Mary Walworth and local marine ecologist John Aini, Will travels to the South Pacific on an expedition to a remote island threatened by rising seas. What begins as an exploration into an incredible marine paradise transforms into a truly revelatory journey for Will about his own history as they record a lost language spoken by only five people.</p>
<h3><strong>The North Pole</strong></h3>
<p>The final leg of Will’s 100-day adventure is his most dangerous mission yet: an expedition to dive under the ice at the North Pole to help polar ecologist Allison Fong capture world-first scientific samples. But when a snowstorm and mechanical failure put the mission in crisis, Will learns what it takes to be a hero in real life.</p>
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<p><strong>POLE TO POLE WITH WILL SMITH</strong> is produced by Westbrook Studios, Nutopia, and Protozoa for National Geographic. Will Smith is the host and executive producer. For Westbrook, Terence Carter and Miguel Melendez are executive producers. For Nutopia, Jane Root and Peter Lovering are executive producers, and Tom Williams is co-executive producer. For Protozoa, Darren Aronofsky and Ari Handel are executive producers. For National Geographic, Sean D. Johnson and Bengt Anderson are executive producers, and Tom McDonald is executive vice president of Content. Following “One Strange Rock” and “Welcome to Earth,” <strong>POLE TO POLE WITH WILL SMITH </strong>is Will’s third project with National Geographic.</p>
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