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BEHIND THE SCENES ON SAINTS & STRANGERS
Shot in the Western Cape in South Africa, Saints & Strangers is an American National Geographic drama television 2-part miniseries which tells the story of t...
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Film Afrika shoots for NatGeo again.

‘Roots,’ Remade for a New Era
This mini-series about slavery will air over four nights starting on Memorial Day and will be simulcast on the History, Lifetime and A&E channels.
nytimes.com|By Melena Ryzik

Film Afrika CEO David Wicht moonlighting as an itinerant chef!

David Wicht added 19 new photos — with Richard Hutton and 9 others at Brass Bear Brewing.
April 24 at 6:52pmSanta Barbara, CA, United States

Finally, some pics from my guest cook stint at Brass Bear Brewing, with Richard Weston Smith.

This is astounding - Conde Nast votes Cape Town as number 1 food city in the world. Check out all 15 to see the competition.

The 15 Best Food Cities in the World
From sipping regional rosé on Table Mountain to scarfing hake and fries at Kalky’s, there’s a breezy simplicity to Cape Town’s iconic eating experiences. To taste the Mother City’s more refined side, book a table at modern food lab the Test Kitchen (pictured)—yoghurt snowballs, anyone? If you can&#3…
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Cape Town: voted number 1 travel destination 4th year in a row. And the rest of the country not too shabby - voted 3rd best country overall.

Telegraph Travel Awards 2015/16: the winners
The winners of the 2015-16 Telegraph Travel Awards - voted for by more than 75,000 readers - have been announced. Following what is the most comprehensive, wide-ranging and reliable travel survey in Britain, the world's best destinations, airlines, tour operators and cruise lines were recognised at…
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Black Sails Season 3 ends its run explosively! Season 4 will have to be HUGE to top this, and it is. Stay tuned. In meanwhile, take in that smaller show Game Of Thrones.

Prepare for the 'Black Sails' Finale, Revisit the 10 Biggest Twists
The biggest twists and shockers of 'Black Sails' Season 3
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Black Sails Season 3 Finale airs tonight in the US. What a fantastic season! The ratings and reviews have been superlative. Season 4 currently shooting in Cape Town promises to be even better and bigger. Now we wait on tenterhooks to see if the show will be renewed for a Season 5 - send forth good vibes.

PS: if you not not watched the season, there are "spoilers" in the article, so best not read.

Black Sails: Season 3 Finale Preview Photo Shows Flint is Ready for War - IGN
Captain Flint takes the battle to the British in this exclusive image from the massive Black Sails: Season 3 finale.
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An earlier work of genius from Wolf Kroeger, our brilliant designer of the Black Sails sets. Take note Cape Town Film Studios!

How a gorgeous old movie set in Malta became a tourist destination where couples get married
"Popeye" was an infamous box-office bomb — but its beautiful set lives on today.
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And who are we to disagree! That should read "Why Black Sails is officially better than Game Of Thrones"!

A remake of ROOTS, for A&E and History Channel, shot (partly) in South Africa with Film Afrika. Once again, a glorious testament to our fabulous crews and technicians.

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This is where the Blacksails Magic happens.m!! ‪#‎frogsquad‬ ‪#‎capetownfilmsrudios‬

Watch how Black Sails recreates the most amazing storm, all on a tank just outside Cape Town - quite extraordinary.

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If you’re reading this, you survived the monster. Now watch how last night's ship-killing storm came to be.

Black is Back and looking better than ever.

Black Sails Season 3 Sneak Peek: Watch at ComingSoon.net
Check out a sneak peek of Black Sails season 3 for a look at the return of Starz's Emmy Award winning series. Catch the season premiere January 23, 2016.
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17 favorite movies before and after visual effects
I know that movies use visual effects, but I’m surprised by how much!
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Of course you know which country is number 1 - you have been there. This for those have yet to make their first trek south.

Community Post: The 20 Most Beautiful Countries In The World
I think to myself, what a beautiful world. There’s so much beauty in so many of the world’s nations. From magnificent coasts to breathtaking forests, and from savannahs to cityscapes. Here are the ...
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Black Sails Season 3 - Jan 24.

Why 'Black Sails' Is the Must-Watch Winter Show
You might not have heard of 'Black Sails,' but it's going to be the best show of the winter. There's enough time to catch up, so here's a primer.
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Black Sails: a first look at Black Beard who returns to his old stomping ground, Nassau, to find much has changed.

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Film Afrika's latest production.

UK period drama Tutankhamun to film on location in South Africa | The Location Guide
A period drama telling the story of the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun in the 1920s will be filmed on location in South Africa for ITV. British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the tomb of the Ancient Egyptian boy-king in 1922 after years of searching.
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South Africa Stands in as Plymouth in NatGeo Channel's Telling of the Pilgrims' Tale
National Geographic Channel famously claims to have an obsession with accuracy that holds its science- and history-themed documentaries up to a higher standard than typical cable fare. Rigorous res...
variety.com|By Christopher Vourlias, Whitney Friedlander