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Thursday, December 5, 2024

M-NET & M-NET MOVIES DECEMBER HIGHLIGHTS

 


(S.W.A.T is the movie of the month)

 

Sunday Night Movies

 

Sunday, December 1 2024, at 20h00

The Killer - | Action Thriller

An action-packed thriller by director John Woo. When a feared contract killer refuses to murder a young blind woman, she finds herself hunted by old colleagues and a determined detective.

 

Sunday, December 8 2024, at 20h00

IF | Fantasy Comedy

A young girl who goes through a difficult experience begins to see everyone's imaginary friends who have been left behind as their real-life friends have grown up.

 

Sunday, December 15 2024, at 20h30

Kung Fu Panda 4 | Animation

Po is chosen to become the spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace in the fourth instalment. He must train a new Dragon Warrior while a wicked sorceress plans to re-summon master villains.

 

Sunday, December 22 2024 at 20h00

The Colour Purple | Drama

A bold take on a beloved classic. A woman faces hardships in her life but finds extraordinary strength in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.

 

Sunday, December 29 2024, at 20h00

Back to Black | Biographical Drama

Marisa Abela becomes the musical titan in this extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse's early rise to fame. Explore the many layers of the iconic artist and her tumultuous life.

 

 

Friday Night Movies

 

Friday, December 6, 2024, at 220h00

Mr Bones 3: Son of Bones | Comedy

Leon Schuster returns as the legendary Mr Bones for this third instalment. Bones and Mathambo fight a group of opportunistic westerners who want to drill for oil in Kuvukiland.

 

Friday, December 13 2024, at 22h00

What Happens Later | Romantic Comedy

In this delightfully quirky romcom, two exes spend the night reliving their past after being stranded at the airport due to a snowstorm. Is their reunion coincidental, or is something at work?

 

Friday, December 20, 2024, at 22h00

The Heist before Christmas | Comedy-drama

A bank robber dressed as Santa holds up a bank, a child disillusioned with Christmas encounters a man in the woods who, also dressed as Santa, claims to have fallen out of his sleigh.

 

Friday, December 27 2024, at 22h00

The Book of Clarence | Comedy Adventure

An adventure-filled comedy which reimagines biblical tales. Clarence looks to capitalise on the rise of Jesus Christ and soon risks everything to carve a path to a divine existence.

 

 

Series Premieres

 

Wednesday, December 4 2024, at 22h00

Mr Bigstuff | S1 EP1 | Double Bills | [Brand New]

Follows two estranged brothers, Glen and Lee. Glen, a perfectionist and carpet salesman, strives for a suburban ideal, while Lee, an alpha male with a prescription drug addiction, disrupts Glen's life when he unexpectedly returns with their father's ashes.

 

Friday, December 6 2024, at 20h00

Found | S2 EP1 | Double Bill: for the first four weeks

This riveting mystery-solving drama returns with a twist. Gabi deals with the troubling reality of Sir's escape and new mysteries.

 

Saturday, December 7 2024, at 18h00

$100 000 Pyramid | S7 EP1 | Double Bill

Hosted by Michael Strahan, celebrity guests compete against each other with hopes of making it to the winners' circle and taking home the ultimate prize of $100,000.

 

Tuesday, December 10 2024, at 22h00

Bel-Air | S3 EP1

An exciting season premiere. Summertime in Bel-Air brings big changes for the Banks family, who prepare to host their annual Juneteenth festivities, and Will thinks about his future.

 

Thursday, December 12 2024, at 21h00

Sweetpea | S1 EP1 | [Brand New]

Rhiannon’s always been overlooked. After her beloved father Tommy dies, her world is shattered. When her school bully returns to town, a quiet wallflower is triggered to a violent breaking point.

At 22h00

Rainn Wilson and The Geography of Bliss | S1 EP1

A travel documentary series where Rainn Wilson explores the world's happiest and least happy places. Based on Eric Weiner's book, the series combines humour and insight as Wilson investigates what makes different cultures happy, offering a unique perspective on global well-being.

 

Monday, December 16 2024, at 19h00

Famous Five | S1 EP1 | [Brand New]

A modern adaptation of Enid Blyton's classic series. It follows Julian, Dick, Anne, George, and Timmy the dog as they embark on thrilling adventures.

At 22h00

Hacks | S3 EP1 | Double Bill

A compelling season premiere. In Montreal to receive an award, Deborah finally gets a chance to break out a custom gown. Ava attempts to avoid Deborah, and Jimmy and Kayla hustle to land new clients.

 

December 17 2024, at 18h00

Crime Scene Kitchen | S2 EP1 | Mon-Fri

Joel McHale (Community) hosts this outrageous culinary guessing game where bakers must decode what type of dessert was made when all that's left are the crumbs, flour trails, and a few elusive clues.

 

 

HOT PICK

 

Thursday, December 19 2024, at 19h00

S.W.A.T | S8 EP1

It is a race against time in this premiere. SWAT team searches for missing students and bus driver who is Hondo's former coach. Hicks questions new team member Devin Gamble's criminal family ties.

 

At 20h00

Following Events Are Based on A Pack of Lies | S1 EP1 | [Brand New]

A dark comedy-drama about two women who team up to take down a conman who has deceived them both. In the intriguing premiere. Alice invested thousands in Robbie's dodgy property scam before he disappeared. When she sees him 15 years later, she's determined to get to the truth.

 

Monday, December 23 2024, at 20h00

A Very Royal Scandal | S3 EP1

A captivating premiere. Prince Andrew finds himself at the centre of an international scandal. Emily Maitlis does everything within her power to secure an interview.

 

Wednesday, December 25 2024, at 22h00

The Lovers | S1 EP1 | Double Bills

An entertaining premiere. A love story blooms between two people who appear to be utterly wrong for each other, but they might just be entirely right.

 

Monday, December 30 2024, at 21h00

The Royal Variety Performance 2024 | Music Special

Bradley Walsh hosts the star-studded spectacular from the Royal Albert Hall, with performances from Rick Astley, Zara Larsson, Beverley Knight and so many more sensational acts.

 

Tuesday, December 31 2024, at 18h00

Next Level Chef | S3 EP1 | Mon-Fri

In the premiere episode, the eight social media stars battle on the three kitchen levels. Only five chefs will advance to join the teams of mentors and compete for the grand prize.

 

NB: This line-up is subject to change