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M-Net is celebrating 30 years of magic in October with a special, once-off pop-up channel called M-Net Movies BlockParty. This party will be broadcast on DSTV Channel 109. On weekdays, the channel will be airing some seriously funny series at 19:30, then there are side-splitting movies at around 20:30 in prime time. And just after 22:00, you’ll want to sit down for some hilarious stand-up shows, featuring comedy’s hottest talent.
M-Net Movies BlockParty Highlights:
Movies in Prime time:
These funny films will put a party smile on your face in prime time on M-Net BlockParty:
Monday, 3 October at 20:30 – Holy Man
Tuesday, 4 October at 20:25 – Three Fugitives
Wednesday, 5 October at 20:30 – Hot Tub Machine
Thursday, 6 October at 20:30 – Hot Tub Machine 2
Friday, 7 October at 20:30 – Bad Neighbours
Saturday, 8 October at 20:30 – Last Vegas
Sunday, 9 October at 20:30 – Pitch Perfect 2
Monday, 10 October at 20:25 – Observe and Report
Tuesday, 11 October at 20:30 – Schuks! Pay Back the Money
Thursday, 13 October at 20:25 – Hot Pursuit
Friday, 14 October at 20:30 – Trevor Noah: African American
Saturday, 15 October at 20:25 – Mountain Men
Sunday, 16 October at 20:20 – Let’s Be Cops
Tuesday, 18 October at 20:25 – One-Night Stand 12: Damon Wayans
Wednesday, 19 October at 20:25 – Let’s Kill Ward’s Wife
Thursday, 20 October at 20:20 – Someone Marry Barry
Friday, 21 October at 20:25 – Horrible Bosses 2
Sunday, 23 October at 20:30 – Trevor Noah: Daywalker 2.0
Monday, 24 October at 20:25 – The Ladykillers
Saturday, 29 October at 20:25 – Cuban Fury
Sunday,30 October at 21:35 – Spy
Note: The above movies are just some of the highlights. There will be plenty of films spread across the schedule at different times.
Stand-up Comedy:
With the kids tucked in bed, M-Net Movies BlockParty has lined-up some legendary stand-up comedians to take the festivities to the next level. There will be a stand-up comedy show every day of the week just after 22:00, Mondays to Sundays.
Saturday 1 October 2016 at 22:10
Life on Stage
Year: 2013
Rating: 18L
Stand-up comedian Greg Fitzsimmons returns to his hometown for a cutting stand-up performance filled with twisted life advice.
Sunday 2 October 2016 at 22:10
Dennis Miller: The Raw Feed
Year: 2003
Rating: 16L
Dennis Miller uses his sharp, edgy humour to take on politics, society celebrity culture and much more.
Monday 3 October 2016 at 22:45
One-Night Stand 31: Martin Lawrence
Rating: 16SL
Year: 1991
Comedian and movie star Martin Lawrence (from the Big Momma movies) has plenty of jokes up his sleeve. He performs live on stage in this special stand up performance.
Tuesday 4 October 2016 at 22:10
Ellen DeGeneres: Here and Now
Year: 2003
Rating: PG13L
Ellen DeGeneres takes the spotlight in this comedy special. You can look forward to honest and funny observations about sexuality, television and embarrassing situations will leave you in stitches.
Wednesday 5 October 2016 at 22:10
Dave Chappelle: Killin’ Them Softly
Year: 2000
Acclaimed comedian Dave Chappelle, who has been influenced by the likes of Chris Rock and Eddie Murphy, riffs on a range of topics that made the world turn around at the beginning of the new millennium.
Thursday 6 October 2016 at 22:05
Bob Saget: That Ain’t Right
Year: 2007
Rating: 16SL
This stand-up special will make you look at Bob Saget of Full House fame in a whole new way. From former cast members to his parents and own dog, no one is spared!
Friday 7 October 2016 at 22:05
Trevor Noah: Daywalker 2.0
Year: 2010
Rating: 13SL
South African comedian Trevor Noah gives a stellar performance to a sell-out crowd, with jokes on family, SA politics and much, much more.
Saturday 8 October 2016 at 22:15
D.L. Hughley: Unapologetic
Year: 2007
Rating: 16SL
One of the ‘Kings Of Comedy’, D.L. Hughley, takes to the stage in a rip-roaring performance that looks at everything from his inner-city roots in L.A to Cuban refugees.
Sunday 9 October 2016 at 22:25
Dennis Miller: The Big Speech
Year: 2010
Rating: 16L
Veteran stand-up comic and commentator Dennis Miller, whose US TV show won five Emmy awards, takes on global warming and other topical issues in his signature style.
Monday 10 October 2016 at 21:55
Rosie O’Donnell: Heart Attack Project
Year: 2015
Rating: 16SL
In a very funny but honest performance, comedy heavyweight, Rosie O’Donnell takes to the stage and talks about her family, her fifth child and her heart attack.
Tuesday 11 October 2016 at 22:15
George Lopez: America’s Mexican
Year: 2007
Rating: 16SL
Veteran comedian George Lopez brings his unique style of Latin comedy to the main stage in a performance that will have you tearing with laughter.
Wednesday 12 October 2016 at 22:15
HCHH 29: Dave Chappelle
Year: 1998
Rating: 16L
He has been called the best comedian of his generation – and Dave Chappelle sets the stage alight, cementing his place as one of comedy’s elite.
Saturday 15 October 2016 at 21:55
Chris Rock: Kill The Messenger
Year: 2008
Rating: 18SL
Rock star comedian Chris Rock sets the bar for comedy, in this Emmy winning special that covers his whirl wind tour of London, New York and Johannesburg.
Sunday 16 October 2016 at 22:05
Ellen DeGeneres: The Beginning
Year: 2000
Rating: PG13L
Successful comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres is known for her irresistibly sassy humour, and this biography from the year 2000 chronicles her journey to becoming an American icon.
Monday 17 October 2016 at 22:15
Raw Nerve
Year: 2011
Rating: 16SL
Veteran comedic actor and writer, Nick DiPaolo (Louie) brings his razor wit and trademark sarcasm to the stage for an amazing special filled with reckless and hilarious humour.
Tuesday 18 October 2016 at 21:00
Lewis Black: Red, White & Screwed
Year: 2006
Rating: 16L
If you love your stand-up witty, edgy and laced with politics then Lewis Black is right up your street. Nothing and no one is spared, including Dick Cheney and George Bush.
Wednesday 19 October 2016 at 21:50
D.L. Hughley: Going Home
Year: 1999
Rating: 16L
In this classic stand-up show, one of “The Original Kings of Comedy’, D.L. Hughley gives an energetic and entertaining set as he talks about race, social issues, poverty and family.
Thursday 20 October 2016 at 21:45
Bad Neighbours
Year: 2014
Cast: Rose Byrne, Seth Rogen, Zac Efron.
Director: Nicholas Stoller
Rating: 16VSNL
Ladies, move closer! Heartthrob Zack Efron takes off his shirt more than once in this fun comedy about a young couple with a baby who is forced to live next to a fraternity house.
Friday 21 October 2016 at 22:15
Whitney Cummings Comedy Special
Year: 2016
Rating: 18SL
Comedienne Whitney Cummings gets naughty and nasty with strings of forward adult jokes. If you love irreverent stand-up, you’ll be in stitches.
Saturday 22 October 2016 at 22:25
Trevor Noah: That’s Racist
Year: 2012
Rating: 16L
South Africa’s comedic super star gives another electrifying performance, tackling the little intricacies and controversies of South African life.
Monday 24 October 2016 at 22:15
HCHH 09: Steve Harvey
Year: 1995
Rating: 13L
Another side-splitting instalment of the classic HBO Comedy Half-Hour special. Steve Harvey is in top form with his spot-on humour and hilarious observations.
Tuesday 25 October 2016 at 22:15
HCHH 21: Ray Romano
Cast: Ray Romano.
Director: Keith Truesdell.
Rating: 13SL
This classic HBO Comedy Half-Hour presents the talented comedic genius Ray Romano, as he gives a powerful and memorable performance that made him one of the legends of comedy.
Wednesday 26 October 2016
Big Baby Boomer
Year: 2012
Cast: Louie Anderson. Director: Michael Ashton
Rating: 13
One of America’s most loved stand-up comedians, two-time Emmy award winner Louie Anderson, takes an unconventional and jovial look at his life, his family and habits.
Thursday 27 October 2016 at 22:35
George Lopez: Tall, Dark & Chicano
Year: 2009
Rating: 18L
The veteran comedian George Lopez takes to the stage to deliver a crazy set, as he talks about everything from race to family. Also keep an eye out for TV star Eva Longoria (Desperate Housewives)
Friday 28 October 2016 at 22:10
Dennis Miller: The Raw Feed
Rating: 16L
Dennis Miller uses his sharp, edgy humour to take on politics, society celebrity culture and much more, in this hilarious comedy special.
Saturday 29 October 2016 at 22:10
Amy Schumer: Live at The Apollo
Year: 2015
Rating: 18L
Directed by Chris Rock, this Emmy nominated stand-up special features the bold, straightforward and unapologetic humour of the wickedly funny new comedy sensation, Amy Schumer.
Sunday 30 October 2016 at 23:35
Trevor Noah: Pay Back The Funny
Year: 2015
Rating: 13L
South Africa’s biggest comedian Trevor Noah returns for side-splitting, sold-out show, as he talks about everything from his adventures overseas to his experiences of Eskom.
Comedy Series from 19:30:
Throughout October, you can spend some fun times in the company of the colourful characters from popular comedy shows, each night between 19:30 and 20:30.
From 1 – 22 October:
19:30 Modern Family Season 7
After winning numerous awards, including Golden Globes and Emmys, this popular series continues to bring on the laughs. Told from the perspective of an unseen documentary filmmaker, the show portrays a hilarious perspective of “blended” family life.
20:00 New Girl Season 5
Golden Globe-nominee Zooey Deschanel brings her signature quirk to this Emmy-nominated comedy that follows the life of an offbeat young woman, her best friend, and her three male flatmates.
From 23 – 29 October:
20:00 – 20:30 Superstore Season 1
A quirky, sometimes satirical workplace comedy about the colorful employees in a corporate megastore starring Golden Globe-winner America Ferrera from Ugly Betty fame.
