This week, Spotlight, a bite-size entertainment snapshot, is highlighting new releases in South Africa, including films and cartoons. New episodes are released every Thursday on Sunday Times Lifestyle, Sowetan Entertainment, and YouTube. Fans can also follow Spotlight on Facebook for the latest news and giveaways. The show covers various entertainment aspects, including movie news, and provides an exclusive look at upcoming films.
Heritage Day is approaching, and Spotlight has got entertainment plans covered with several new releases. One of the featured films is Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom, a stop-motion animated movie. The film follows Shaun, a mischievous sheep, as he goes on a new adventure with his flock. The movie is set to bring chaos and mayhem to cinemas.
Another film featured in Spotlight is Heart of the Beast, a survival drama directed by David Ayer. The movie tells the story of a former special forces soldier and his combat dog, who must navigate the Alaskan wilderness after a devastating plane crash. The film stars Brad Pitt, JK Simmons, and Anna Lambe, and promises to be an intense survival story.
For fans of horror movies, Spotlight is highlighting the new Resident Evil film, a terrifying reboot of the iconic video game franchise. The movie follows a medical courier whose routine night takes a horrifying turn, leading to a deadly outbreak. Directed by Zach Cregger, the film stars Austin Abrams, Paul Walter Hauser, and Zach Cherry.
In addition to films, Spotlight is also covering new cartoon releases. Adventure Time: Side Quests, a new series, is coming soon to Cartoon Network. The show follows younger versions of Finn and Jake as they embark on standalone adventures across the Land of Ooo. The returning voice cast includes John DiMaggio, Tom Kenny, and Olivia Olson.
Next week, Spotlight will be covering Comic Con Africa 2026, the ultimate celebration of pop culture, gaming, and everything geek. The show will provide highlights from the event, including full interviews, breaking news, trailers, and clips. Fans can visit the Spotlight Facebook page for more information.
As part of their coverage, Spotlight is giving fans a chance to win movie merchandise hampers for Shaun the Sheep. To enter the competition, fans need to visit the Spotlight SA Facebook page and DM their answers and contact details by October 2, 2026. The competition is open to all, but employees of Arena Holdings and their family members are not eligible to enter.
Key points
- Spotlight covers new releases in SA, including Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom and Resident Evil.
- The show also highlights upcoming cartoons, such as Adventure Time: Side Quests.
- Fans can enter a competition to win movie merchandise hampers for Shaun the Sheep.
