SPOTLIGHT | Jason Statham tackles kidnappers, David Blaine tells you not to copy him, and Tems is on fire in SA

Spotlight is our bite-sized entertainment snapshot featuring new releases in South Africa, exclusive film trailers and more. New episodes come out every Thursday on Sunday Times Lifestyle, Sowetan Entertainment and YouTube, plus you can follow Spotlight on Facebook.

This week’s Spotlight episode dives into an action release set in the underbelly of human trafficking, a new David Blaine series and the Grammy Award-winning artist Tems’s first SA tour.

Jason Statham returns to the genre synonymous with his name in the action-packed thriller A Working Man. Set in the criminal underworld, when his boss’ daughter is kidnapped he leaves no stone unturned in his efforts to find her. Director David Ayer (Suicide Squad, The Beekeeper) reunites with Statham alongside Michael Peña, Eve Mauro and David Harbour. On at cinemas.

Renowned magician, mentalist and endurance performer Blaine pushes himself to new limits and places across the globe in David Blaine: Do Not Attempt, as he sets off to find extraordinary people facing danger in their everyday lives. From Brazil to India and South Africa, the tricks are simple yet extremely dangerous and showcase each country’s culture. Don’t miss the episode featuring local musician Muzi guiding him through the streets of SA, and Kayla Oliphant, the spinner, performing a breathtaking stunt with Blaine. On National Geographic on DStv channel 181.

Nigerian songstress and Grammy Award-winner Tems illuminated the stage on her Born In The Wild world tour, with one of the stops a South African show. With hit singles including Me & U and Love Me JeJe, the sold-out show exhilarated audiences with the world-class artist expressing much love for Mzansi and showcasing African excellence.

• Book your cinema tickets by visiting sterkinekor.com and numetro.co.za.

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