‘Money Plane’, ‘Love Island SA’ and more on DStv this week
Time flies when you’re having fun and this March, DStv subscribers will beat the clock as loads of new and returning shows hit their screens.
The highly anticipated first season of Love Island South Africa premieres this week onM-Net (DStv Channel 101) with a two-hour showcase on Sunday night to see contestants couple up based on first impressions. It’s going to be so spectacular that the Sunday evening blockbuster has been moved to a later slot. The fun doesn’t stop there! New episodes will air every week from Monday to Friday, leaving viewers shocked and captivated as alliances are made for the grand prize.
The 78th Golden Globe Awards will air live at 03:00 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101) this Monday morning, with a rebroadcast at 22:30 for those who prefer to sleep in. Hosted for the fourth time by comedy’s favourite besties, Tina Fey will take the stage in New York while Amy Poehler co-hosts from Beverly Hills, California. Other celebrities will present from a variety of locations across the world, too.
If you’re a fan of animated films such as Disney’s Mulan and Sleeping Beauty, then Little Hero will charm your socks off with its tale of a little boy on a mission to save his father from a mystical and dangerous creature.
Get ready to see a darker side of Frasier’s Kelsey Grammer as the notorious gang leader, Darius Emmanuel Grouch III in Money Plane. When an ex-soldier turned professional thief messes up a heist, he’s given one last job to pay back his debts and save his family.
Fans have been laughing and crying along with Will Smith for years and now, they get to see the darker side of the funnyman in a new documentary, Will Smith: Prince of Hollywood. Known for his positive outlook and awards for acting and singing, his personal life has come into the spotlight, giving viewers a sign that things are never what they seem.
Dreaming of going off the grid? The Alaskan wilderness may seem like just the place to do it. Follow along as a group of people leave behind their comfortable lives to start again in Alaska: The New Pioneers.
There’s no end to the amazing entertainment on DStv this week. So, pull up a seat, grab the popcorn and tune in from 26 February to 04 March.
2021 Golden Globe Awards
This year sees the 78th annual ceremony of this prestigious awards show done virtually for the first time. From Jane Fonda receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award to several DStv favourites like The Undoing, Lovecraft County, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist and Mrs America, all in the running to receive this coveted Award.
Monday, 1 March on M-Net Movies 1 (DStv Channel 104) at 03:00 (LIVE) or M-Net (DStv Channel 101) at 22:30 (Primetime)
Love Island South Africa S1
Join Leandie du Randt and a group of sexy singles as they embark on a mission for love, friendship and money. The challenge? Stay coupled up for as long as possible to win a grand prize.
Sunday, 28 February on M-Net (DStv Channel 101) at 20:00 (Launch), Monday – Friday from Monday, 1 March at 21:30
Will Smith: Prince of Hollywood (Documentary)
The Will Smith from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is a much different and distinct man from the Will Smith we know today. The actor, producer, husband, singer and father has continued to amaze us with his talent and a never-ending drive to conquer a world that is often not kind to people of colour. This documentary provides a unique behind-the-scenes look at one of Hollywood’s most influential POC actors.
Tuesday, 2 March on 1Magic (DStv Channel 103) at 21:30
Little Hero
Little Hero is a fantastic family-friendly animated feature inspired by the tradition of classic values and beliefs. Filled with lots of adventure sequences, fans of superhero fare like the ones that have been pumped out by Disney lately should find a lot to like about this film. After awakening the evil giant, Asura, a young boy must embark on a quest to save his father from the monster.
Saturday, 27 February on M-Net (DStv Channel 101) at 16:05
Money Plane (Action-Adventure)
A professional thief who owes US$40 million to his former partner and mobster known as ‘The Grumble’, must commit a final heist to save his family and rid himself of his debt. With Frasier’s Kelsey Grammar as mobster Darius Emmanuel Grouch III and other big-name stars known for their action-film endeavours, such as Denise Richards (Wild Things) and Thomas Jane (The Punisher), there’s no shortage of pizazz in this film.
Sunday, 28 February on M-Net (DStv Channel 101) at 21:35
Alaska: The New Pioneers S1
In the age of modern technological advances, humans have lost their ability to survive in the harsh climates of the natural world. With more people relying on the technology in their pocket as opposed to their wits, this series calls on those with a longing for the good ol’ days. Tune in to see how families survive after leaving all the perks of the modern world behind.
Monday, 1 March on National Geographic (DStv Channel 181) at 19:00
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