Johannesburg, 12 August 2026: The PAW Patrol pups are back in cinemas, and this time they’re facing an adventure of prehistoric proportions. PAW PATROL: THE DINO MOVIE hit the big screen this past weekend, bringing dinosaurs, daring rescues and plenty of action for fans of the beloved franchise.

In the new movie, the pups find themselves far from Adventure Bay after their ship is caught in a mysterious storm and crash-lands on an uncharted tropical island filled with dinosaurs. There they meet Rex, a pup who has lived on the island for years and knows everything there is to know about its prehistoric inhabitants.

But adventure quickly turns to danger when Mayor Humdinger begins recklessly mining the island in search of its natural resources, inadvertently causing a huge dormant volcano to erupt. It is then up to the PAW Patrol and their new friend Rex to tackle a series of dino-sized rescues and save the island and its inhabitants from disaster.

The Adventure Comes to Malls Across SA

To celebrate the cinema release, PAW PATROL: THE DINO MOVIE activations are bringing Adventure Bay to shopping centres across South Africa. Young fans can enjoy hands-on toy demonstrations with Prima Toys, shop the latest PAW Patrol toys from Toy Kingdom, discover paw-some character clothing from Woolworths, and treat their furry friends with goodies from Montego. Packed with fun activities and exciting products, the activations offer families the perfect way to celebrate the arrival of the film in cinemas.

Of course, no Paw Patrol experience would be complete without one of its best-known pups. Chase will make special appearances for meet-and-greets, giving fans the chance to meet the police pup in person and snap a photo with him.

Chase will be at Mall of Africa from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 August, with appearances between 11:00 and 16:30 each day. He will then move to Menlyn Park Shopping Centre from Friday 21 to Sunday 23 August, where he will also be appearing from 11:00 to 16:30 daily, before heading to The Pavilion in Durban from Friday 28 to Sunday 30 August, from 11:00 to 16:30 each day.

PAW PATROL: THE DINO MOVIE is now showing in cinemas nationwide.

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Johannesburg, 3 March 2026: Scream 7 has stormed into the top position at the South African box office, claiming the number one spot on its opening weekend and marking a record-breaking moment for the long-running franchise. Local audiences turned out in force, pushing the film to its strongest opening weekend performance ever in South Africa and cementing its status as the biggest new cinema release of 2026 so far.

A Record Weekend for Horror

The seventh instalment in the franchise opened to almost R2 million at the local box office, delivering the biggest opening weekend the Scream series has ever achieved in South Africa. The result more than doubled the opening performance of Scream VI and positioned the film as the biggest horror opener in the country for a long time. The strong debut reflects both the enduring love that fans have for the franchise and a renewed appetite for sharp, nerve-rattling cinema experiences.

A Return to Fear, With Familiar Faces

The film sees Neve Campbell return as Sidney Prescott, joined by Courteney Cox, Isabel May, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding, Anna Camp, Joel McHale and McKenna Grace among the ensemble cast. In Scream 7, when a new Ghostface killer surfaces in the quiet town where Sidney has rebuilt her life, the danger becomes deeply personal as her daughter is drawn into the nightmare. Forced to confront the trauma she has spent years outrunning, Sidney faces the past head-on in a final attempt to end the violence.

Presented by Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media Group, Scream 7 is directed by Kevin Williamson and is now showing in cinemas nationwide.

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01 August 2025 – As winter lingers across South Africa, there’s no better time to embrace nostalgic storytelling than through the lens of cinema. Throwback Cinema returns this August to select Ster-Kinekor theatres, offering classic films on the big screen for just R50 per ticket — a rare opportunity to revisit cinematic gems at a fraction of today’s cost.

Each film in the Throwback Cinema series runs for one week, from Friday to Thursday, giving moviegoers a chance to experience or re-experience iconic stories that span genres and generations — from emotional dramas to gripping thrillers and charming romances.

01 August – The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Directed by: David Fincher
Starring: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton, Julia Ormond

This 2008 drama explores the life of Benjamin Button, a man born old who ages in reverse. As Benjamin moves through a life defined by emotional highs and lows, love, heartbreak, and death, we are reminded that life is measured not in minutes, but in moments.

08 August – Casino

Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Starring: Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci, James Woods

The glitter of Las Vegas conceals a darker underworld in this 1995 crime epic. Sam ‘Ace’ Rothstein runs a top-tier casino, but internal tensions, betrayal, and corruption threaten to destroy it all. A cinematic exploration of power, greed, and inevitable downfall.

15 August – Chocolat

Directed by: Lasse Hallström
Starring: Juliette Binoche, Johnny Depp, Judi Dench, Alfred Molina

A feel-good tale set in 1959 France. When a mysterious woman opens a chocolate shop during Lent, the town’s repressed residents are drawn into a world of indulgence and change. A beautiful story about acceptance, passion, and defying conformity.

22 August – Desperado

Directed by: Robert Rodriguez
Starring: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Joaquim de Almeida, Cheech Marin, Steve Buscemi

A guitar case full of guns and a mission of vengeance. Desperado sees the return of El Mariachi, a lone gunman with unfinished business. This 1995 contemporary Western is soaked in style, suspense, and explosive action.

29 August – Casino Royale

Directed by: Martin Campbell
Starring: Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Judi Dench, Mads Mikkelsen

Daniel Craig’s debut as James Bond in this 2006 reboot brings grit and intensity to 007’s origin story. With high-stakes poker, terrorism, and betrayal at its core, Casino Royale reshapes the Bond legacy for a new era

Where To Watch

Throwback Cinema screens at select Ster-Kinekor venues including:
Johannesburg – Sandton, Mall of Africa, Eastgate, Cresta, Rosebank Nouveau
Tshwane – Irene, The Grove
Vanderbijlpark – Vaal
Potchefstroom – Mooirivier
KwaZulu-Natal – Shelly Beach
Gqeberha – Baywest
Somerset West – Somerset Mall
Cape Town – Blue Route, V&A Waterfront, Capegate, Tygervalley

Tickets are only R50 per person. Book via the revamped Ster-Kinekor website or download the new SK App. For updates, follow Ster-Kinekor Theatres on Facebook and @SterKinekor on X. For queries, call 0861-Movies (668 437).

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