Entrepreneurs Thabille Ngwato and Thokazani Nkosi have announced the launch of Movie Room, a newly dedicated movie channel on DSTV.
The new channel is part of their portfolio under Ngwato Nkosi Group, a holding company which houses their media properties pursuits.
According to Nkosi, co-founder of the company, their movie venture will feature local and international blockbusters.
“This channel will offer entertaining local and international movies 24/7, from big blockbuster hits to unforgettable cinema classics. We’ll be carefully curating the line-up to cater for every mood – whether it’s edge-of-your-seat action you’re after or the comfort of an old favourite. Of course, we’ll also apply the unique perspective that we’ve become known for,” adds Nkosi.
Ngwato says their newly established parent company has big plans to change the landscapes of news and entertainment in the African continent.
“This is an exciting next step in our journey. Newzroom Afrika has been successful beyond all expectations, and we will use the experience of setting up the channel from scratch to make smart decisions in our approach with Movie Room.
“Our team is entrepreneurial by nature and we have a core group of seasoned and creative talent that sets us apart,” Ngwato added.
Georginah Machiridza, executive head of content strategy & 3rd party channels at MultiChoice said: “We’re excited to bring subscribers the widest possible choice of fine movies to satisfy all tastes and seasons.”
This move will change the face of South Africa and the rest of the African continent’s movies and show business, now movie producers will start creating new content knowing for a fact that there’s a home and platform to showcase their work.
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