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4 days ago

Surviving R. Kelly premieres with a double bill on Wednesday 6 February at 20:00 and at 20:50. It delves behind one of the biggest scandals in music to date - with women emerging from the shadows and uniting their voices to share their stories of abuse at the hands of musician R. Kelly. The show has already aired in the US this January and has met with reaction from international stars like Lady Gaga apologising for once collaborating with the singer (in 2013) to SA’s Pearl Thusi and Jimmy Nevis calling out for a boycott on him and for his music not to be downloaded or livestreamed.

Celebrated as one of the greatest R&B singers of all time, the 52- year old’s career and playboy lifestyle has been riddled with rumours of abuse, predatory behaviour, and paedophilia. In 2002 he was indicted on 21 counts of child pornography but was acquitted of all charges in 2008.

For the first time ever, survivors and people from R. Kelly’s inner circle, are coming forward with new allegations about his sexual, mental, and physical abuse. With over 50 interviews including civil rights activist Tarana Burke, musicians John Legend and Sparkle, talk-show host and former DJ Wendy Williams, ex-wife Andrea Kelly, brothers Carey and Bruce Kelly, and many others, the true story of R. Kelly’s controversial past is revealed beginning in 1970 through present day.

The premiere episode in the six- part series explores R. Kelly’s rise to fame and power as an R&B icon where he formed relationships with younger singers and dancers including marriage to his then 15-year old protege Aliyah. Single episodes air weekly on Wednesdays at 20:00 culminating in the final episode titled Black Girls Matter on March 6, which sees figures from women’s groups come forward to take aim against the sexually brazen superstar. Will R. Kelly now wish he could “turn back the hands of time?”

The Harvey Weinstein Scandal premieres on 13 February at 20:50 and examines the rise and fall of Hollywood media mogul Harvey Weinstein and other men in power. This documentary explores milestones from Weinstein’s life, career, relationships and rise to mega stardom. It reveals the creation and many successes of Miramax and The Weinstein Company.

On October 4, 2017 a New York Times article lit the spark detailing the personal stories of sexual assault victims of Harvey Weinstein. Now that spark has become a blaze and is shedding light on three decades of abuse by Weinstein and other dominant figures

The documentary takes a deep look inside Hollywood and the abuse by powerful men in the industry and includes exclusive interviews with people who knew Weinstein, women who have come face to face with him and exclusive re-enactment scenes.

Weinstein is to stand trial in New York this May on five charges including rape. He is alleged to have sexually assaulted over 70 women dating back decades. He has denied all these accusations citing that any sexual encounters were consensual.

Uncover the truth exclusive to Crime+Investigation, DStv channel 170.

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6 days ago

The Resident has nine new episodes added to season two! Watch the new season coming to FOX and streaming online on DStv Now.
FOX has ordered nine additional episodes of the sophomore series The Resident, raising the second season order to 22 episodes, it was announced today by Michael Thorn, President, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company. The provocative medical drama follows a group of doctors at Chastain Memorial Hospital, as they face personal and professional challenges on a daily basis.

Watch The Resident S2 premiering Thursday 17 October 2018 at 20:47 on FOX and streaming online on DStv Now.

“Amy Holden Jones, Todd Harthan and the amazing team behind The Resident have brilliantly offered viewers the ability to see the medical industry through a different lens,” said Thorn. “We can’t wait to watch the exceptional cast, as they continue to roam the halls of Chastain Memorial Hospital.”

In its Season two premiere on Monday, in USA, The Resident delivered 8.9 million multi-platform viewers and a 1.7/7 L7 rating, its most-watched episode (excluding its post-NFC Championship premiere) and highest-rated telecast since February. That evening, The Resident, paired with 9-1-1, drove FOX to have its most-watched Fall Monday in four years.

In the second episode of The Resident, titled “About Time” on FOX, Chastain is flooded with concert goers when a stampede at a music festival grounds leaves many in need of doctors. As Conrad (Matt Czuchry) and Nic (Emily VanCamp) race to help Josh Robinson (guest star Tanc Sade), a professional adventure guide with a long list of prior injuries, Devon (Manish Dayal) works with a musician who swears he is sober, even though his toxicology report suggests otherwise. Meanwhile, Bell (Bruce Greenwood) stirs the pot when the hospital’s revered orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Kit Voss (Jane Leeves), demands a better resident, Julian (guest star Jenna Dewan) works to get her boss on Bell’s good side and Winthrop (Glenn Morshower) continues to push Conrad to believe he’s a changed man.

Watch The Resident S2 premiering Thursday 17 October 2018 at 20:47 on FOX and streaming online on DStv Now.

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1 week ago

Based on the acclaimed bestselling novel of the same name, this 19th-century historical drama follows the compelling story of a strong-willed young Jamaican slave named July.

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2 weeks ago

Showmax gives you plenty of reasons to skip the January blues this year - from the highly anticipated murder mystery The Girl from St Agnes, which is Showmax’s first original drama, to fresh seasons of your favourite shows that you won’t find anywhere else to the quirky gems that could become your new addiction.

1. The Girl From St Agnes | Showmax Original The mysterious death of a schoolgirl at an elite boarding school sets off a desperate hunt for the truth. It seems everyone has something to hide in this gripping South African drama filmed in the Midlands. Planned release date: 31 January 2019

2. The Bold Type S2 | First on Showmax The second season of this feisty, fashiony series debuts this month. Things are going well for these three young women working at a New York magazine. Jane’s first major article is published, and Sutton and Kat are both given a second chance at love. But this new season isn't going to stay so polite...

3. Room 104 S2 | First and Only on Showmax When you enter Room 104, you don't know what will happen next or if you'll ever return... This new season brings a fresh anthology of terrifying, funny, strange and macabre tales, each episode a unique experience. Watch now »

4. Siren S2 Part 1 | First on Showmax Now that they know mermaids are real, the people of Bristol Cove have to learn to live with them. But the mermaids are nothing like the fairy tales - they’re angry and out for revenge, and determined to take back the ocean. Planned release date: 25 January 2019.

5. Victoria S2 | Victoria returns to her royal duties soon after giving birth, only to find the men in her court think they can take over from her - particularly her husband, Prince Albert. But they had better watch out for one of the greatest monarchs in history.

6. The Good Doctor S1 | Shaun is a brilliant surgeon, yet his autism makes it hard to build personal connections. Giving up the calm of the countryside for a busy city hospital, can his brilliance make up for his social problems in this medical drama? Watch now »

7. Snatch S1-2 | Young hustlers discover a cache of stolen gold. Loosely based on the cult-classic movie, they can be rich, but need to stay one step ahead if they don't want to end up on the wrong side of London's underworld.

8. Superstore S3 | Cloud 9 is back after being destroyed in a tornado. It's time to restock the superstore, only nobody told the staff the doors are opening soon! Then there is that kiss between Jonah and Amy - don't miss this hilarious new season.

9. SWAT S1 | Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson leads a top SWAT team on the very streets where he escaped crime. He tries to straddle the two worlds - but when the chips are down, this team bring their best to take down criminals.

10. Devious Maids S1-4 | You never know who's listening... Working for Beverly Hills' most powerful families, four maids have access to some incredible gossip - and, like their bosses, they are not above using dirt to get what they want.

11. Wyatt Cenac's Problem Areas S1 | Wyatt Cenac is as funny as he is serious and takes his wit around the US to tackle tough topics and investigate real-world solutions. Not afraid to talk to anyone, he goes to the heart of local problems in this doccie series.

12. Playing House S3 | Maggie and Emma face their biggest test yet: not the baby, not work, not the bossy neighbours, but medical news that would stop any of us in our tracks. Luckily the two besties have not lost any of their wacky humour!

13. Nashville S5 | Juliette's plane has crashed, but she survives. Yet lucky as she was, the accident left her with terrible injuries. But the show must go on at Highway 65 as Rayna plans a new album and tries to save the label from bankruptcy.

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2 weeks ago

For 10-year-old Sheldon Cooper it isn't easy growing up in East Texas. Being a once-in-a-generation mind capable of advanced mathematics and science isn't always helpful in a land where church and football are king. And while the vulnerable, gifted and somewhat naïve Sheldon deals with the world, his very normal family must find a way to deal with him. His father, George, is struggling to find his way as a high school football coach and as father to a boy he doesn't understand.
Sheldon's mother, Mary, fiercely protects and nurtures her son in a town where he just doesn't fit in. Sheldon's older brother, Georgie, does the best he can in high school, but it's tough to be cool when you're in the same classes with your odd 10-year-old brother. Sheldon's twin sister, Missy, sometimes resents all the attention Sheldon gets, but also remains the one person who can reliably tell Sheldon the truth. Finally, there's Sheldon's beloved Meemaw, his foul-mouthed, hard-drinking Texas grandmother who is very supportive of her grandson and his unique gifts.
For 11 years on The Big Bang Theory, audiences have come to know the iconic, eccentric, and extraordinary Sheldon Cooper. This single-camera, half-hour comedy gives us the chance to meet him in childhood, as he embarks on his innocent, awkward and hopeful journey toward the man he will become.

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1 month ago

In the series premiere of this Australian drama, we’re introduced to a young Sudanese man who dreams of playing pro basketball. Golden Globe-winner Anthony LaPaglia stars.

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1 month ago

In this true crime miniseries former footballer Brian Banks and former prosecutor Loni Coombs investigate cases of wrongful convictions. In the premiere episode, the pair look into the case of Patty Prewitt.

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1 month ago

AKA in the hot seat

The ‘Fela and Versace’ and ‘Baddest’ hip hop star will face the music as a treat to those who want to see him take a verbal lashing. They will get to witness the roasting of the Hip Hop Boss who has made his mark in the rap scene, on the continent and around the world. In recent years he has redefined the boundaries for his generation – having opened for artists such as Snoop Dogg, Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar. Now this multiple award winner, performer and entrepreneur is about to be baked, boiled and roasted before your eyes. Prominent, larger than life and ready for trouble, AKA has hurricaned his way to great success with an unprecedented style and loads of savoir-faire.

Can he keep his 'Composure'?
The South African maestro of subliminals and in your face diss-tracks is presenting himself before the firing squad. Can he keep his ‘composure’? Will his epic freestyle flow save him from getting burnt? No umbrella necessary because the panelists from across Africa’s entertainment world will not be holding back on throwing shade at the man that is not one to shy away from fiery one liners.

Following in Somizi's footsteps
Off the back of the success of The Roast of Somizi earlier this year, the highest rated South African roast to date, where Gareth Cliff was the Roast Master to an elite panel made up of DJ Fresh, Nomzamo Mbatha, Skhumba, Fikile Mbalula, Kurt Darren, Ntsiki Mazwai, Schalk Bezuidenhout and Joanne Joseph, The Comedy Central Roast of AKA is set to be one helluva mouth off. You de-cypher.

A side-serving of shade
Said AKA: “Every roast before this was practice. Take a seat, Bon Appetite".

Commented Dillon Khan, Vice President for Comedy Central and Creative Services at Viacom International Media Networks Africa (VIMN Africa): “The Comedy Central Roast is a SUPER occasion that gives the audiences a MEGA opportunity to see their favourite celebrity being placed in a hot seat, confronted by some of SA’s big names. So who better to Roast than the one and only Supamega? If AKA has ever roasted you on social media, then here is your baddest break to see the punisher burn under pressure.”

“The Roast of Somizi was one of the most popular shows on Showmax this year so we can’t wait for AKA,” said Candice Fangueiro, Showmax’s Head of Content. “No need for FOMO the second time round.”

Get your front row seat
Filming of the Comedy Central Roast of AKA in partnership with Showmax will be open to the public and will take place on 21 February 2019 at The Teatro at Montecasino in Johannesburg. Tickets are available from Computicket for R300.

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1 month ago

Oh, Schucks, fliekNET is terug!

Desember is sinoniem met ontspanning en vermaak – vanjaar is geen uitsondering met fliekNET, wat vanaf 16 Desember terugkeer na DStv-kanaal 198.

Dié tydelike kanaal bied elke jaar vir fliekvlooie die geleentheid om al hul gunsteling Afrikaanse flieks te kyk.

Een van vanjaar se fliekNET-hoogtepunte is die Schuster-fliekfees wat op kykers wag. Dis reg – al Leon Schuster se immergewilde flieks, soos You must be Joking, There’s a Zulu on my Stoep, Sweet ’n Short en Oh Schucks, it’s Schuster! word vir die eerste keer op die kanaal uitgesaai.

Kykers kan ook uitsien na treffers, soos Faan se trein, ’n Paw Paw vir my Darling, Mooirivier, Pad na jou Hart, Klein Karoo, Vir die Voëls, Vaselinetjie, Treurgrond en Noem my Skollie. Daar is selfs iets vir die jongspan – met flieks soos Khumba, Heidi, Die Sneeukoningin, Maya die By, Jou Romeo, Die Pro en Strikdas.

Die goue oues word nie agterweë gelaat nie – Die Storie van Klara Viljee, Katrina, Liefste Madelein, Ma skryf Matriek en Agter Elke Man is slegs ’n paar van die titels wat families saam kan geniet.

Hou dié spasie dop vir die volledige skedule.

Kry die springmielies gereed en die familie bymekaar vir flieks vir jonk en oud op fliekNET, DStv-kanaal 198 vanaf 16 Desember tot 6 Januarie.

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1 month ago

What's new and returning

We have a comprehensive list of what's new and returning this December 2018 and January 2019.

Make sure you plan your viewing so you don't miss a moment.

Grey's Anatomy S17 M-NET Mon 14 Jan at 19:00
This is Us S3 M-NET Mon 14 Jan at 21:00
Station 19 S2 M-NET Tues 22 Jan at 19:00
9-1-1 S2 M-NET Tues 22 Jan at 20:00
Young Sheldon S2 M-NET Wed 9 Jan at 19:00
Big Bang Theory S12 M-NET Wed 9 Jan at 19:30
True Detective S3 M-NET Wed 16 Jan at 22:00
NCIS LA S10 M-NET Thurs 24 Jan at 20:00
The Last Kingdowm S3 M-NET Thurs 24 Jan at 22:00
Back from Break

Manifest S1 (back from break) M-NET Mon 24 Jan at 20:00
Castle Rock S1 (back from break) M-NET Mon 14 Jan at 22:00
Shameless S9 (back from break) M-NET Tues 29 Jan at 22:00
Magnum PI S1 (back from break) M-NET Wed 9 Jan at 20:00
Basketball Wives LA S7 1Magic Mon 15 Jan at 18:00
The River S2 1Magic 29 Jan at 20:00
The Chi S2 (back from break) 1Magic
How to Get Away with Murder S5 (back from break) 1Magic
Happy Together S1 (back from break) 1Magic Thurs 17 Jan at 19:00
Welcome to the Neighbourhod S1 (back from break) 1Magic Thurs 17 Jan at 19:30
So You Think You Can Dance S15 1Magic Fri 18 Jan at 20:30
iKhaya S2 Mzansi Magic 7 Jan 2019, 20:00
Yobe S2 Mzansi Magic 8 Jan 2019 20:00

Lee Daniels Star S3 A FOX Thurs 10 Jan 2019 at 20:45
Death in Paradise S8 BBC BritMon 14 Jan 2019, at 20:00
Luther S5 BBC First Sun 27 Jan 2019, at 21:00
Vera S9 ITV Choice Wed, 16 Jan 2019 at 20:00
The Voice UK 2019 ITV Choice Thurs, 17 Jan 2019 at 18:00
The Real Hosuewives of Melbourne S2 Lifetime Wed 30 Jan 2019 at 20:00
Walhburgers S3 Lifetime Tues 29 Jan 2019 at 20:00
Curse of Oak island S6 HISTORY Fri 11 Jan 2019 at 20:15
Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath S3 C&I Thurs 17 Jan 2019 at 20:00
Railroad Alaska S3 Discovery Wed 16 Jan at 21:00
Reasonable Doubt S2 Investigation Discovery Thurs 3 Jan 2019, at 20:05
Dead Silent S3 Investigation Discovery Sat, 5 Jan 2019, at 21:00
Dog and Beth on the Hunt S3 CBS Reality Thurs 3 Jan 2019, at 19:30
Iron Chef Gauntlet S2 Food network Wed 23 Jan at 21:00

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1 month ago

Bring out your childish side with the M-Net Movies Zone Kids Club Movie Festival.

The festive season has arrived and the school holidays are upon us, and this can only mean one thing: it’s time for the kids to take over the television remote. Parents need to look no further for holiday entertainment for the young ones because M-Net Movies Zone DStv channel 139 has it covered!

From the 7 December 2018 to 6 January 2019 between 06:00 and 17:00, Sunday to Friday, and 05:00 to 19:00 on Saturdays, the Kids Club Movie Festival will bring you the very best in films aimed at the younger set.

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1 month ago

Keep the kids entertained at home during December holidays with endless animated entertainment

An absolute blast, guaranteed! That's the Animania festival on M-Net Movies Smile (channel 105 on DStv), that not only offers some of the best animated movies around, but also promises to spark the creative genius in everyone with arts and crafts ideas, games, singing and dancing throughout the festive season, in the company of an adorable, irresistible band of fun-loving CGI-animated playmates! the Zanies, who "debut" this year, are:

What's on?

1. Princess Puff is stylish, sassy, sweet and super smart, her human age is ten, and she can make popcorn with her magic wand.

2. Singo Star is a true performer, he never shies away from taking centre stage, he is an extrovert, outgoing, confident, optimistic and talented. His human age is nine.

3. Super Hugo is the clumsiest and most relentless Zany ever. He truly believes he can fly and is always on a flying mission using balloons, umbrellas, blankets, kites and anything else he can find. His human age is eight.

4. Sweet Toothy is the sweetest Zany of them all. When she is sad, she melts – but she quickly becomes happy again because no one can stay sad after seeing an ice cream. She can go from sad to happy in seconds, and she leaves sprinkles everywhere. Oh, and she always finishes her food. Her human age is five.

5. Uneek Corn is the cutest unicorn ever. Her horn is a corn cob and when she gets excited, it starts popping popcorn. She poops rainbows and her human age is six.

6. Wavey Bae is a bae-utiful creature who lives "under da sea". He is actually a bit of a scaredy-catfish, but he finds sea creatures fascinating at the same time. He blows endless bubbles and uses his shell as a special blanket that protects him from other sea creature. His human age is seven.

Among the movies that will be screened on M-Net Movies Smile all day long are Moana, Trolls, Escape from Planet Earth, and The Lego Batman. Many other great stories like Norm of The North, Sing and Maya The Bee will also brighten up your day.

The festival kicks off on Friday, 7 December 2018 and will continue until Sunday 6 January 2019. It is a doorway to a world filled with fantasy, adventure and excitement.

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1 month ago

Watch drama, comedy and many more genres of movies thanks to BoxOffice by DStv

We've got a throwback in the form of Scooby-Doo to movies that will have you on the edge of your seats, the latest releases on BoxOffice by DStv are on fire this week. You can't afford to miss out!

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2 months ago

Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell and Kathryn Hahn return for a crazy sequel as the titular Bad Moms - who must deal with the unexpected arrival of their own mothers over the festive season.

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2 months ago

Here at DStv we know this time of the year is special for you and your family. And that is why we want to make it extra special – by giving you some extra channels to enjoy.

DStv Access, Family, Compact and Compact Plus customers can enjoy all the world-class sporting action on SuperSport 1 from Monday, 17 December 2018 to Friday, 4 January 2019.

Early in January, the kids will get extra treats too. From 3 to 21 January, we’re giving Nickelodeon, Nick Junior and CBeeBees to our DStv Compact customers, and Disney Channel and Disney Channel Junior to our DStv Family customers.

These channels will be available on your decoder or on DStv Now online or on the app for smartphones and tablets. You can also use the DStv Now app to check the schedules for these channels, and to set a reminder for your favourite show.

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2 months ago

Get all the details on the M-Net Movies DC Comics pop-up channel on DStv - on channel 109.

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Heck no, it’s Superman, and he’s heading straight for channel 109 on DStv! And hot on his trail is a flock of some of the most iconic superheroes and their equally famous – or infamous – frenemies – from Batman, Catwoman and The Joker to Wonder Woman and the Green Lantern.

M-Net Movies has assembled an explosive DC Heroes pop-up channel for DStv Premium customers in November.

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2 months ago

Attorney Josh Segal and team take the case of East Peck's most fabulous socialite - who's been accused of murdering her husband, in the season premiere of this true crime comedy.. Don't miss this amazing show on Mnet.

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2 months ago

Berlin Syndrome is now streaming first and only on Showmax, continuing the platform’s run of exclusive, critically acclaimed arthouse hit films like Raw and A Ghost Story, two of critic aggregator Rotten Tomatoes’ highest rated films of 2017.

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2 months ago

From Tim Burton’s iconic Batman to the baseball-bat swinging Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad, DC Comics superheroes and their villainous counterparts have been lighting up the box office since the 50s. With the launch of the M-Net Movies DC Heroes pop-up channel for DStv Premium subscribers, which is also available to stream on DStv Now, we’ve ranked every live-action DC comic movie ever!*

30. Stamp Day for Superman (1954)

Superman takes time from fighting crime to promote war stamps, used to fund the fight against the Axis powers of World War II. So it’s not the worst movie on this list, but it’s not actually a movie either - just something designed to be shown in cinemas.

29. The Return of Swamp Thing (1989)

This movie had about as much budget as the Joker has sanity. With that in mind, it does a respectable job. But only with that in mind - otherwise, this is just an awful low-budget monstrosity.

28. Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)

Everyone had lost interest in making another Superman. But they were contracted to make one, so we got a fourth movie starring the man of steel. Its most memorable moment is how bad the special effects of the finale are. Yikes.

27. Catwoman (2004)

The first Batman character to get their own movie (other than Bats), there was a lot of hope for Catwoman’s maiden outing. Alas, very little is right here. It opted to invent its own story for the character, but just made a mess of everything. Not even Halle Berry could save it.

26. Batman & Robin (1997)

This movie shouldn’t be ranked so low. It’s funny and has some entertaining villains. But you know what? The entire thing was motivated to sell action figures. Seriously. Even the director apologised for it.

25. Steel (1997)

Back in 1997 nobody wanted to make comic book movies, not unless it was Batman. Steel, already a B-list DC character, got a low-budget straight-to-video movie. It doesn’t help that Shaq, who plays Steel, is not as good at acting as he is at basketball…

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24. Jonah Hex (2010)

If comic book movies teach us anything, it’s that actors should stick to the genre. It worked for Ryan Reynolds, Chris Evans and Ben Affleck. Ditto for Josh Brolin, who has portrayed three comic book characters. But even though he was a cool Jonah Hex, the movie not so much…

23. Green Lantern (2011)

Some comic characters are relatively simple and easy to put into a movie. Green Lantern is not, yet this movie wanted to make things even more confusing. Even Ryan Reynolds started making fun of it in his other films.

22. Superman and the Mole Men (1951)

It’s the 1950s, things are still in black and white, and Superman has the time to work out squabbles between frightened small-town people and underground creatures with big eyebrows. Most memorable as the first Superman movie and perhaps the first-ever true superhero movie.

21. Batman: The Movie (1966)

Back in its day, this was a big hit. But it’s really a case of “you had to be there”. Shot after the success of Season 1 of Adam West’s Batman, it’s a whole movie of WHAM! BANG! POW! and 60s pin-up girls gyrating with the dark knight to surf music. No, we’re not making any of this up.

20. Superman III (1983)

Superman III would have been forgotten today, were it not for three things: the Superman vs Superman fight, Richard Pryor’s non-stop jokes, and that scary android woman created by Lex Luthor’s supercomputer. Oh, and Superman dumping a frozen lake on a chemical fire. Ah, the 80s.

19. Supergirl (1984)

Superman’s cousin comes to Earth to retrieve a powerful artefact, while a wannabe witch uses it to amplify her powers. The result is a weird tale that stumbles and jumps through plot holes, but it’s still entertaining. Fun fact: Supergirl actress Helen Slater later played Superman’s biological mom in Smallville.

18. Suicide Squad (2016)

It is overstuffed, convoluted and had some nondescript bad guys that nobody can remember. Too much icing on too little cake. On the other hand, the main cast of characters are really cool and the soundtrack rocked, so it has a place in some fans’ hearts.

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17. Swamp Thing (1982)

It’s the DC movie you’ve never heard of - and the DC character you’ve never heard of. This quirky comedy would have been lost to time, were it not a campy cult masterpiece directed by Wes Craven long before he created Freddy Krueger.

16. Batman Returns (1992)

Tim Burton’s second Batman film is a little overproduced and lacks that raw shine of the original. But Michelle Pfeiffer is still the best Catwoman to appear in a movie and Danny DeVito is the perfect Penguin. Yet leave it to Christopher Walken to play a villain with no mask and no powers, yet still be the meanest thing in Gotham.

15. Batman Forever (1995)

Joel Schumacher’s first go at the Batman world is a clear hat-tip to the 60s era of the character. It was more fun and camp, and who doesn’t like George Clooney’s smirking Bruce Wayne, or Jim Carrey and Tommy Lee Jones as Riddler and Two-Face? But it was a little too much at times...

14. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)

The hopes were really high for this film and it was never going to please everyone. Lex Luthor’s inane and complicated plan sucks a lot of wind from its sails. On the other hand, the Batman combat scene not only saves the movie but shows why Ben Affleck is great as the character.

13. Watchmen (2009)

There are very few graphic novels more revered and complex than this epic - and director Zack Snyder tries to fit every bit of it into his film. Yet even after cutting a major sub-plot, Watchmen is still a long and dense experience. It’s got its fans, but like the comic, is the antithesis of superheroes. That’s not for everyone.

12. Justice League (2017)

Justice League isn’t perfect and its biggest problem is an overly generic bad guy that nobody cares to remember. But the team works well together, the fight with Superman is epic, Jason Momoa was born to play Aquaman, and we definitely want to see more of The Flash.

11. Superman II (1980)

The sequel to the original Superman movie was mired with problems, from losing its director and design consultant to being filmed right on the heels of the first film. But it holds up well, not least because Terence Stamp’s General Zod gives us every reason to remember why we need superheroes.

10. Superman Returns (2006)

Lex Luthor proves why he is as dangerous as any villain with superpowers, while the darker tone helps create a Superman persona that fits better with the 21st Century.

9. The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

It gets a little tiring to hear how old and beaten Batman is and maybe Tom Hardy’s Bane does too good a job, overshadowing just about every other character in this movie. But as a conclusion to Christopher Nolan’s trilogy, this was a classy send-off for Gotham’s saviour.

8. Man of Steel (2013)

Not only do we finally, after many years, get a new Superman movie, but some inspired genius casts Michael Shannon as the evil General Zod. It’s been too long and we’re happy Krypton’s son is back!

7. Constantine (2005)

At the time it was not a hit. But the first movie adaptation of the Hellblazer comics has since gathered a big cult following. Today it can claim a lot of fans because it’s actually really good. Hey, Keanu, where’s our sequel?

6. Batman Begins (2005)

Since 1989’s Batman, there have been other superhero movies that made their mark on the genre. Then Christopher Nolan shows up, hires Christian Bale, Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman, and turns comic book movies into crime thrillers. Brilliant.

5. Wonder Woman (2017)

A slightly weak third act doesn’t hurt the appeal of the Amazonian superhero in her first major movie outing. Let’s face it - nobody is panicking anymore about what might happen to Superman. Wonder Woman can take care of things.

4. Superman (1978)

There had been a few superhero movies before 1978’s Superman. But this set the stage: big effects, great hero, amazing soundtrack - and Gene Hackman deserves more credit for his mean Lex Luthor.

3. Batman (1989)

Tim Burton unleashes his quirky style in grand form, creating the superhero movie that still influences the genre today. Then there’s Jack Nicholson’s Joker, Michael Keaton’s dry wit and the original soundtrack by Prince. Enough said!

2. V for Vendetta (2005)

This dark tale of a near future under a totalitarian state is already a gritty and powerful movie. But Hugo Weaving as the antihero V just takes it to another level. On top of that, this is an experience with real purpose and a serious message underneath. Remember, remember, the fifth of November...

1. The Dark Knight (2008)

Why so serious? Heath Ledger’s Joker is just entirely in his own league. And not just him - everything in this movie fires on all cylinders. The greatest DC movie? No. This is the greatest comic book movie in history.

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In the series premiere of this fast-paced crime drama, the FBI raids the home of a seemingly close-knit family – where a young girl has been kidnapped. Golden Globe-nominee Chris Noth stars. Don't miss the first episode of season 1 on Mnet channel 101 at 21:00 CAT, 22 November 2018.

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