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MultiChoice will discontinue Showmax, drawing a line under one of Africa’s most ambitious streaming experiments.

David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance has emerged as the winner in a months-long battle to acquire Warner Bros Discovery.

The allocation comes as a relief as Sentech’s battle with the SABC over unpaid signal distribution fees continues.

DStv subscribers will not face a price increase in April, marking a significant strategic shift under new owner Canal+.

MultiChoice Group CEO David Mignot has confirmed big decisions are coming soon regarding the loss-making Showmax.

The platform is growing fast, with “gamification” and online learning videos expected to drive higher levels of engagement.

Government has announced a number of measures to help South Africa’s ailing film and television industry.

Warner Bros Discovery has rejected Paramount Skydance’s latest hostile takeover bid, but has left the door open a crack.

Warner Bros is reportedly considering reopening sale talks with rival Hollywood studio Paramount Skydance.

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