SPOTLIGHT | A fantastical musical spectacle hits the big screen

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.

This week’s episode of Spotlight includes everything Wicked, a local series in time for the holiday spirit and a heart-warming cinema release sure to make you laugh.

Wicked is a fantastical musical spectacle that has arrived at cinemas, 3D and IMAX, and is possibly one of the best big screen adaptations of hit Broadway musicals.

Musical maestro and director Jon M Chu has created an unprecedented world of the magical Oz, with every scene sung live on set by the phenomenal lead duo of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. With performances to match the most expensive film in history, the movie also stars Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey and more.

Lifelong girlfriends in the second part of life unexpectedly find the elixir of youth when one goes through her late husband’s belongings, discovering an aged bottle of whisky, which turns out to be able to reverse the hands of time. Arthur's Whisky stars the dynamic trio of Patricia Hodge, Diane Keaton and Lulu, and is a heartfelt film about growing older and finding new adventures whatever your age. Now on at cinemas.

Gearing up for the holiday season? Join the Safta award-winning and much-loved Rey Sisters, Holly and Mimi, and discover the best family-friendly destinations in new local series Reycation, streaming on Viva Nation TV. From awe-inspiring world heritage sites and thrilling seaside holidays to hidden gems, viewers are taken along on this road trip series, reminding everybody the journey is as important as the destination.

• 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

Answer a question to win Wicked movie merchandise or stand a chance to win a weekend away for two at the Blue Marlin All-inclusive Hotel in KwaZulu-Natal by answering another question.

For full competition details and the question, go to the Spotlight South Africa Facebook page and DM your answers and contact details by November 27 2024.

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 Facebook. Employees of Arena Holdings and their family members are not eligible to enter.