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This week we look at the exciting options on the big and small screen for all your entertainment needs as Easter celebrations kick off.
Buckle up as our favourite plumber Mario soars to new adventures and navigates new galaxies, meets new enemies and finds unexpected allies among stars and planets. The animated family spectacle The Super Mario Galaxy Movie sees the return of voice cast Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black and more. The adventure has no limits. At cinemas, 3D, IMAX and 4DX.
Spotlight has a closer look at entertainment delights to keep audiences of all ages enthralled during the many long weekends and holidays in April. Easter treats to look out for at cinemas include:
- Lee Cronin’s The Mummy, the reimagination of the audience favourite franchise, from April 17;
- Michael, the long-awaited extraordinary release of the story of pop superstar Michael Jackson and his relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world (April 22);
- the musical drama Mother Mary with Anne Hathaway (April 24); and
- the animated delight Cats in the Museum 2: Treasures of Egypt (April 24).
A bouquet of local and international releases are available to stream on Netflix this month, with the local gritty thriller 180 starring Prince Grootboom and Noxolo Dlamini leading the pack (April 17). Also returning is the popular series Beef (April 16), and look out for an animated Stranger Things spinoff. Celebrate with the rest of South Africa with the major news that Bridgerton Season 5 is in development and local star Masali Baduza is stepping into a lead role as Michaela Stirling.
For full interviews, breaking news, trailers and clips, visit our Spotlight Facebook page. See you at the movies.
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