The weekly bite-sized entertainment show Spotlight has recommendations from new cinema releases to exciting offerings on streaming platforms and a look at who came out tops at 2024’s Oscars.

INKABI: THE HITMAN – STREAMING ON NETFLIX

Set in Johannesburg’s criminal underbelly, this action-drama hails from writer-director Norman Maaka (Love Lives Here, Piet’s Snake). A retired hitman turned taxi driver crosses paths with Lucy, whose downward spiral of drugs and prostitution pulls him back into darkness. It stars Tshamo Sebe (Angeliena, Of Good Report), Michelle Tiren (Famous, Volume) and Dumisani Dlamini.

IN CINEMAS: ARTHUR THE KING

Based on a true story, this movie follows the unbreakable bond between pro adventure racer Michael Light (Mark Wahlberg) and a dog named Arthur. Their adventure redefines what loyalty and perseverance mean.  It stars Simu Liu and Nathalie Emmanuel and features Bear Grylls as the real-life survival expert.

STREAMING ON DISNEY + AND DStv CHANNEL 181:  PHOTOGRAPHER

An unprecedented visually stunning new series turns the lens on six of the world’s most extraordinary visual storytellers. The series, from award-winning filmmakers E Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin (Free Solo), premieres on March 20.

96^th ACADEMY AWARDS BIG WINNERS

With the Oscar race now concluded, it was Oppenheimer which won seven awards. Oppenheimer is showing at selected cinemas currently, as well as other notable winners like Poor Things and The Holdovers.  We summarise the big winners from Hollywood’s biggest night.

Don’t miss next week’s episode featuring everybody’s favourite giant panda, with Kung Fu Panda 4 releasing at cinemas from March 21.

COMPETITION:

Spotlight has exclusive National Geographic Hampers up for grabs.  Name the title of the new six-part series making its debut on Disney + and DStv 181 (Nat Geo) from March 20. For full competition details and questions, head over to Spotlight South Africa on Facebook. T's and C’s apply. The competition closes on March 20.

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