A shark-obsessed serial killer, remake of a classic animated film and stream Presley Chweneyagae's best performances
A shark-obsessed serial killer holds a rebellious surfer (Hassie Harrison) captive on his boat in Dangerous Animals , and a cat-and-mouse game ensues as the surfer must figure out a way to escape. The survival horror film stars Jai Courtney and Harrison, who received praise for her performance from critics. Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of Jaws' release in cinemas, the blood fest is perfect for thrill-seeking cinema audiences.
Riding on the trend of live action remakes, DreamWorks has created a superb likeness of the 2010 animation original How to Train Your Dragon . With additional charm, humour and flair, Hiccup (Mason Thames) navigates his tricky relationship with his father (Gerard Butler) while trying to determine his own path and finding an unlikely ally in a toothless friend. Dean DeBlois returns to direct the live action version with a flawless cast including Nico Parker and Nick Frost. Don't miss the Viking dragon adventure ride at cinemas, IMAX and 4DX.
Honouring the legacy of one of SA's finest acting talents, DStv and Showmax have lined up some of Chweneyagae's most unforgettable performances to stream. They include Tsotsi, the season finale of Cobrizi, and more. The special line-up pays tribute to the beloved actor after his recent death. Chweneyagae, a gifted storyteller whose talent lit up screens and hearts, first rose to prominence for his debut role in the Oscar-winning Tsotsi .
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