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News, views and reviews this week as Gino casts his eye over what's happening on the local scene in the world of TV and Film. 

First up, some big news. Les Français sont ici! - the French are here! 

In a major shift in Africa’s entertainment landscape, following regulatory approval and realignments with local broadcasting laws, French media giant CANAL+ has officially completed its buy out of South Africa’s pay-TV leader, Multichoice. The deal marks one of the most significant foreign investments in South Africa’s media sector in recent years. 

Ster-Kinekor brings the stage to the silver screen: The cinema chain brings various theatrical productions to selected Cinema Nouveau venues. From the Met in New York, the National Theatre in London, with Cape Town Opera's AIDA thrown in too, you can now enjoy the theatre experience, at the movies.

In the review section, Gino looks at three Netflix offerings:

Beauty in Black S2 - Two women with contrasting lives become connected. One fights for survival after her mother forces her out while the other runs a prosperous company.

Rebel Royals - Follows Märtha Louise and Shaman Durek Verrett as they prepare for their controversial Norwegian wedding.

Beauty and the Bester - Did the renowned Dr Nandipha get embroiled in Thabo Bester's prison break? This chilling documentary series examines the enigmatic ties that bound them.

And, this just in - Multichoice has scooped 4 nominations for the International Emmys.

1. Chasing The Sun 2  covers the Springboks’ historic 4th Rugby World Cup victory)
2. School Ties directed by our former guest Richard Finn Gregory gets a nod for Best Documentary
3. Charlotte Hope from Catch Me A Killer is nominated for Best Actress in her portrayal of Micki Pistorius
4. And Koek gets a Best Drama series nomination.

We managed to grab reactions to the news from some of those involved in these outstanding productions - so listen to the very end.

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