adminwondering what television would be like without M-Net channel. From all the channels on DStv’s bouquet I find M-Net refreshing and as such it didn’t come as a surprise that the channel bagged 32 awards at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards.
Those who watch the channel must by now be familiar with its programming especially comedies, miniseries and dramas. But before I give you the television guide I thought it would be good to reflect on what went down at the Emmy Awards. Below are some of the highlights of the awards show.
Outstanding comedy series: Modern Family
Outstanding writing for a comedy: Steve Levitan, Jeffrey Richman (“Caught in the Act”), Modern Family
Outstanding director, comedy: Michael Alan Spiller (“Halloween”), Modern Family
Outstanding supporting actor, comedy: Ty Burrell (Modern Family)
Outstanding supporting actress, comedy: Julie Bowen (Modern Family)
Outstanding lead actress, mini-series or movie: Kate Winslet, Mildred Pierce
Outstanding supporting actor in a mini-series or movie:Guy Pearce, Mildred Pierce
Outstanding drama series: Mad Men
Outstanding lead actress, drama: Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife
Outstanding supporting actor, drama: Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones
Outstanding directing, drama: Martin Scorsese, Boardwalk Empire
Outstanding lead actress, comedy: Melissa McCarthy, Mike & Molly
Outstanding lead actor, comedy series: Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory
The Winning series respective start dates on M-Net and M-Net HD are as follows:
Big Bang Theory IV – 28 September 2011
Boardwalk Empire II – 9 November 2011
Two And A Half Men VIII – 23 November 2011
Mildred Pierce I – Early 2012
The Good Wife III – Early 2012
Modern Family III – Early 2012
In addition to Emmys in 25 categories announced last night, Emmys in 76 other categories and areas for programmes and individual achievements were presented at the Creative Arts Awards which saw M-Net titles winning 19 categories.
Boardwalk Empire 7
Creative Arts Primetime Emmy Awards (8 in total)
Mildred Pierce 3
Creative Arts Primetime Emmy Awards (5 in total)
So You Think You Can Dance 3
Creative Arts Primetime Emmy Awards
American Idol 2
Creative Arts Primetime Emmy Awards
Game Of Thrones 1
Creative Arts Primetime Emmy Awards (2 in total)
Mad Men 1
Creative Arts Primetime Emmy Awards (2 in total) The Borgias 2
Creative Arts Primetime Emmy Awards
Tangled October 2011 – M-Net East (channel 102)
When a princess named Rapunzel is born with magical hair that has the power to heal and restore youth, she is kidnapped by an old woman named Gothel who imprisons her in a tower and uses the power of her hair to stay young.
Years later on the eve of her 18th birthday, Rapunzel encounters the charming thief Flynn Rider, who breaks into her tower after a daring theft at the castle. Needing Rapunzel’s help to evade capture, he makes a deal with her: he’ll help her escape the tower in exchange for a valuable piece of treasure.
So begins a rollicking adventure as the two race to stay one step ahead of the guards and Rapunzel gets her first taste of freedom
National Geographic Wild – (DStv Channel 261)
Killer Shots: Traditionally, associated with filming killer sharks, Killer Shots sees Andy Casagrande getting up close and personal with the king of the jungle, sometimes too close for comfort.
The veteran field producer and cinematographer with a passion for wildlife is a legend of the wild. He has travelled the world in pursuit of the king cobras in India, lions in Tanzania, baboons in South Africa and great white sharks.
In the next instalment of Killer Shots, he will do almost anything to film the world’s top predators: swim with great whites, track lions across the Serengeti and search for days in sub-zero temperatures to find a polar bear.
This man is super brave or just insanely curious! DStv audiences can tune into the Great White Ambush episode on National Geographic Wild on DStv on Wednesday 28 September at 7pm.
The Wild celebrates 100 episodes
Since arriving on our television screens in April this year, the true-to-life characters from The Wild have kept viewers enthralled with on-the-edge-of-your-seat drama and intrigue at Dinaledi Lodge. This week, viewers of M-Net’s groundbreaking soap will see them in action in the 100th episode of The Wild.
Theo Erasmus, Director, M-Net General Entertainment says M-Net was proud of this pioneering production. Shona Ferguson, who plays the role of the love-to-hate character, Itumeleng Tladi said:”I’m honoured to be part of such an unusual production like The Wild. It has really been a WILD ride.
“It amazes me how we manage to shoot a daily soap on location and still be standing after 100 episodes and going even stronger. I’m looking forward to the next hundred and more.”
Putla Sehlapelo, better known to The Wild’s audience as Tiro Lebone said: “Being on The Wild has been like test driving a car. We all know what it feels like to finally drive your dream car and that is how I feel about working on The Wild. It feels like I have just bought myself that car.”
Connie Ferguson, who plays Marang Lebone said: “After being in the industry for as long as I have been, being on The Wild is like a breath of fresh air, it pushes me to the limits and allows me to enjoy life and acting all over again. I feel like a kid in a candy store, excited and looking forward to tasting all the sweets available to me.”
Viewers can look forward to more gripping episodes in the next month. Itumeleng has some dodgy stuff up his sleeve and Jack is in serious trouble.
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