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SPOTLIGHT | Catch Robbie Williams on the big screen, a new Looney Toons offering and the camera focussing on real bugs
Lifestyle
Published on 24/01/2025

Spotlight is our bite-sized entertainment snapshot featuring new releases in South Africa, exclusive film trailers and more. New episodes come out every Thursday on Sunday Times Lifestyle, Sowetan Entertainment and YouTube, plus you can follow Spotlight on Facebook.

Better Man is an electrifying journey about the artist who brought us hits including Angels and Let Me Entertain You. The cinematic musical biopic looks at the life and times of one of the most celebrated British pop singers, Robbie Williams. It is a creative take on his meteoric rise, dramatic fall and resurgence in time for his world tour in South Africa. It is directed by Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman) and co-stars Jonno Davies, Damon Herriman and more. Look out for the interview segment with Williams in this week’s episode. Now on at cinemas.

Looney Tunes is back on the big screen with the return of the dynamic duo of Porky Pig and Daffy Duck in the comedy adventure The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie. This time they must deal with an evil alien threatening planet Earth, with all sorts of absurdities and hilarious antics along the way. Directed by Peter Browngardt, known for the Looney Tunes Cartoons.

Inspired by the beloved animated film A Bug's Life, National Geographic is streaming the second season of A Real Bug's Life featuring tiny heroes with huge drama in the micro bug world where the miniature creatures rely on superpowers to survive every day. The thrilling new season on Disney+ offers much to learn and explore, and is again narrated by Awkwafina. Don’t miss Spotlight’s interview with producer Bill Markham this week.

 

• Book your cinema tickets by visiting sterkinekor.com and numetro.co.za.

For full interviews, breaking news, trailers and clips visit our Spotlight Facebook page. See you at the movies.

Presenter Collette Prince is styled and dressed by Claris by Gerrit Pienaar when attending premieres and special events.

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Competition giveaways

Win a The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie merchandise hamper and complimentary Ster-Kinekor movie voucher by answering a question. The competition closes on January 30.

Stand a chance to win a double set of tickets for the Robbie Williams concert on Sunday, January 26 at SunBet Arena in Pretoria by answering a question. The competition closes at 12am on January 25.

For full competition details and the question, go to the Spotlight South Africa Facebook page and DM your answers and contact details.

Terms and conditions apply.

Winners will be drawn randomly and notified by SMS after the competition has closed. Entrants’ personal details will not be retained for marketing purposes. Winners have to provide proof of age (ID/driving licence) and cover their own travel and accommodation expenses. By entering, participants agree to have their names published on TimesLIVE, SowetanLIVE and Spotlight South Africa on FacebookEmployees of Arena Holdings and their family members are not eligible to enter.

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