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Tuesday, April 1, 2025

APRIL HIGHLIGHTS; M-NET & M-NET MOVIES

 

 


 

*Please Note: This line-up is subject to change*

 


 

(Above: Hot Pick of the Month: The Last of Us S2)

  

Sunday Night Movies

 

April 6, Sunday at 20h05

Venom: The Last Dance | Science Fiction

Tom Hardy reunites with the symbiote in this thrilling third instalment. Eddie and Venom are on the run, hunted by both their worlds, forcing them into a devastating decision.

 

April 13, Sunday at 20h05

After April Math | Action

Dylan Sprouse stars in this action thriller. A returning war veteran with PTSD gets trapped with his teenage sister in a hostage situation by ex-military revolutionists.

 

April 20, Sunday at 20h05

The Garfield Movie | Family Comedy

The Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure! An unexpected reunion with his long-lost father — scruffy street cat Vic.

 

April 27, Sunday at 20h05

5 LBS of Pressure | Thriller/Romance

Luke Evans stars in this thrilling drama. Adam searches for redemption as he returns to his home to put to rest his demons while the brother of the man he killed seeks revenge.

 

Friday Night Movies

 

April 4, Friday at 21h00

The Bike Riders | Crime/Thriller

This compelling and star-studded film, inspired by a photo book by Danny Lyon, follows the rise and transformation of a Chicago-based biker gang into a dangerous gang in the 1960s.

 

April 11, Friday at 21h00

Never Let Go | Horror

Halle Berry drives this mysterious horror. After an evil seems to have taken over the world, a family's only protection is their house and protective bond.

 

April 18, Friday at 21:00

Widow Clicquot | Drama

Based on the New York Times Best-Selling biography, this extraordinary period drama tells the story of Madame Clicquot, the head of the Veuve Clicquot champagne family.

 

April 25, Friday at 21h00

Wicked Little Letters | Comedy/Mystery

A witty period dramedy. A rowdy Irish migrant is accused of sending letters full of hilarious profanities to the people of Littlehampton. Suspicious, the town's women investigate.

 

 

Saturday Afternoon Movies

 

April 5, Saturday at 15h50

Ozi: Voice of The Forest | Animation | Family Adventure

This is the story of Ozi, an orphan orangutan who uses her influencer skills to save her forest and home from deforestation. This is a movie full of hope, encouraging a new generation to speak out and use their voices to protect our precious world.

 


MOVIE OF THE MONTH

April 12, Saturday, at 15h50

The Wild Robot| Animation | Family Adventure

This epic 3x Oscar nominee (Best Animated Feature, Best Original Score, and Best Sound) adventure movie chronicles the journey of Rozzum unit 7134, affectionately known as "Roz," a robot who finds itself shipwrecked on a deserted island. As Roz navigates the harsh environment, it learns to adapt and gradually forms bonds with the island's wildlife, ultimately becoming the adoptive parent of a young, orphaned gosling.

 

April 5, Saturday at 15h50

Transformers One | Animation | Action

The untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but who once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever.

 

April 5, Saturday at 15h50

Panda Bear in Africa | Animation | Family Comedy

A young, fun, adventurous Panda travels from China to Africa to rescue his best friend, Jielong the Dragon, who has been kidnapped. On his journey he discovers a strange but amazing new world of mountains, deserts, and jungles, while facing frightening hippos, suspicious hyenas and wise gorillas.

 

 

Series Premieres

April 6, Sunday at 18h00

The America’s | Nature Docuseries

A mesmerising nature docuseries narrated by Tom Hanks and scored by Hans Zimmer. In the premiere episode, The Wild West, where coyotes face a snowbound Yellowstone, rattlesnakes emerge in the hundreds, woodpeckers compete to store food, and cranes gather in vast numbers on their age-old migration.

 

April 6, Sunday at 18h00

Survivor Australia | S12 | Reality | Mon-Fri

Four years after the Brains won, Brains versus Brawn battled it out again. This time, it's not the Australian outback; the rematch will take place in Samoa.

 

April 10, Thursday at 22h00

Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy | Docuseries

This sensational documentary delves into the rise and fall of Sean 'Diddy' Combs, offering insight into his childhood, meteoric rise to a music mogul, and arrest.

 

April 12, Saturday at 19h00

Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration | Music Special Event

Experience the magic of Tuscany's natural amphitheatre as it comes alive with the enchanting melodies of world-renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli. Celebrating his 30th anniversary, Bocelli hosts a spectacular three-day concert in his hometown at the Teatro del Silenzio (Theatre of Silence). This event features unforgettable performances from Bocelli's extensive and beloved repertoire, along with captivating duets with global superstars like Ed Sheeran, Shania Twain, Will Smith, Russell Crowe, Brian May, Lang Lang, Nadine Sierra, and more.

 

 

HOT PICK

(see pic above)

 

April 14, Monday, at 21h00

The Last of Us S2 - Express from the US. | Post-Apocalyptic Drama | Express from the US at 04h00.

Pedro Pascal returns for the second season of this video game-inspired zombie apocalypse. Set five years later, Ellie and Joel are drawn into conflict with each other and a world that is even more dangerous and unpredictable.

 

April 16, Wednesday at 22h00

Mary & George | Historical Psychodrama

A gripping premiere. Mary Villiers develops a cunning plan to transform her family's fortunes forever, but first, she must convince her beautiful but rebellious son to rise and claim his destiny.

 

At 23h00

Winning Time: The Rise of The Lakers Dynasty | Sport Drama Series

Adam McKay (Succession) produces this captivating and controversial HBO series based on the 80's Los Angeles Lakers becoming the most successful basketball team, and their legacy on and off the court.

 

April 17, Thursday at 22h00

Menendez + Menudo: Boys Betrayed | Docuseries

A connection between Jose Menendez and Edgardo Díaz allows Roy Rosselló to tell his Menudo story. The former Menudo member could be the key to changing how the public views the brothers' case while crusading for his justice.

 

April 19, Saturday at 19h00

Britain’s Got Talent | S18 | Reality Talent Competition

Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli are joined by special guest judge KSI as the first set of a new group of talented hopefuls take to the stage.

 

April 30, Wednesday at 19h00

NCIS | S22 | Procedural Drama

An action-packed season premiere. NCIS searches for a missing undercover agent amid an active hostage situation.

 

 

Series Finales You Don’t Want to Miss

 

April 1 & 5, Tuesday at 21h00

Extreme Makeover Home Edition | S11 | Reality

A two-part season finale. Part-one kicks off with Clea and Joanna designing a brand-new Wellness Centre and family residences to serve as a haven. Part-two wraps up with the grand opening of the Wellness Centre at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Centre in Gilbert, AZ.

 

April 12, Saturday at 18h30

The Neighborhood | S6 | Sitcom

It's a roller coaster of emotions in this finale. The whole crew heads out to see Toni Braxton live in concert, but just as the show begins, Courtney's water breaks.

 

April 26, Saturday at 18h30

Extended Family | Sitcom

A comical chaos-filled finale. Hoping they are compatible; Julia and Trey ask Jim to give them pre-marital counselling.

 

April 28, Monday at 22h00

The Industry | S3 | Drama

A riveting season finale. As a new era dawns at Pierpoint, Yasmin and Robert pay a fated visit to the countryside and Harper comes to a career crossroads.

 

 

M-Net Movies 1-4 Top 10

MM1 Top 10:

·         Despicable Me 4

·         You Can’t Run Forever

·         A Quiet Place A: Day One

·         Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

·         Dune: Part 2

·         Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

·         The Silent Hour

·         Wonka

·         Bad Boys: Ride Or Die

·         Aftermath

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MM2 Top 10:

  • The Equalizer 3
  • Plane
  • The Beekeeper
  • Kandahar
  • Retribution
  • The Ice Road
  • Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One
  • Assassin
  • Angel Has Fallen
  • John Wick: Chapter 3 Parabellum

 

 

MM3 Top 10:

  • Cash Out
  • Cradle 2 The Grave
  • Set It Off
  • Escape Plan 3
  • Honest Thief
  • High Heat
  • Safe House
  • The Mummy
  • Mile 22
  • The Great Wall

 

 

MM4 Top 10:

·         Ride Along

·         Ride Along 2

·         The Fast and the Furious

·         Spider-Man 3

·         Men In Black

·         Hancock

·         Madagascar

·         Penguins Of Madagascar

·         Hotel Transylvania 2

·         Gladiator