What do you call someone
who is a little obsessed with animated films? In the world of M-Net
Movies these lovers of
feel-good family films are fondly known as “animaniacs” and for
everyone who fits the bill, there’s a feast of wonderful animation films
lined up these holidays.
Whether you’re 8 or 80, be sure to tune into M-Net Movies Family (channel 105 on DStv) any time of the day. The channel’s
special Animania festival kicks off on Friday 4 December 2015 and will continue until Friday 15 January 2016.
Among the movies that will be screened on M-Net Movies Family all day long are Oscar-winning or Oscar-nominated animation
features such as The Incredibles, Frozen and Finding Nemo,
while many loveable characters like the pre-historic creatures from Ice Age
and Ice Age: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs will also brighten up your day. Or turn on the telly for old favourites like Cars, Despicable Me, James and the Giant Peach
and many others.
If you don’t have access to Dstv Premium, you can also enjoy some animated fun each day at
5pm and for those who have to take a
break for some other holiday activities – like going to the beach, or
visiting friends– there will be the opportunity to enjoy these movies on
DStv Catch Up.
Animania Festival on M-Net Movies Family DStv Channel 105
Saturday 5 December 2015
Ice Age: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs
M-Net Movies Family DStv Channel 105 at
7pm
Year: 2009
Cast: Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, Queen Latifah
Directors: Carlos Saldanha, Mike Thurmeier
Genre: Animation
Rating: PG
The third instalment of the Ice Age CG animation
franchise sees all the heroes from the preceding films back in action.
But there is dissent in the
ranks, and a split is imminent.
Sid the sloth is terribly slow and not terribly
bright. How did he ever think he could get away with stealing T-Rex
eggs? He does not want them for food,
mind. He wants them to hatch. And they do. The consequences are
earth-shattering. Literally.
Sunday 6 December 2015
Frozen
M-Net Movies Family DStv Channel 105 at
6pm
Year: 2013
Cast: Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff
Director: Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee
Genres: Animation, Adventure.
Rating: PG
The most successful animated film of all time
rocketed Disney Studios back to the top after many years in the shadow
of Pixar, an independent company
under its ownership. It raked in nearly $1.3-billion at the box office
and won heaps of awards.
Queen Elsa’s gift – the ability to create ice at will
– turns out to be a curse when she inadvertently dooms her subjects to
an everlasting winter. Her
sister Anna refuses to accept their fate, and gathers an unlikely band
of helpers around her to let the sunshine in.
Monday 7 December 2015
The Incredibles
M-Net Movies Family DStv Channel 105 at
2:25pm
Year: 2004
Cast: Craig T Nelson, Jason Lee, Holly Hunter, Sarah Vowell
Director: Brad Bird
Genre: Animation
Rating: FAM
Animation director Brad Bird’s career nearly ended
with The Iron Giant in 1999. It was a beautiful and poetic
interpretation of a novel of the same
name by Ted Hughes. It was also a box office bomb. The Incredibles is a
triumphant return: a smash hit by a creative genius.
Superheroes are out of vogue in the wake of several
lawsuits for accidental damage they caused in the line of duty, but Mr
Incredible secretly continues
his daring deeds. The emergence of a super-villain persuades him to
return to his old line of work – along with his equally super family!
Thursday 10 December 2015
Finding Nemo
M-Net Movies Family DStv Channel 105 at
4:15pm
Cast: Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, Alexander Gould
Genres: Animated, Adventure, Family Adventure,
Rating: PG
A computer- animated story of fatherly love that
moved and charmed millions of cinemagoers around the world before
becoming the bestselling DVD release
of all time.
Marlin, a clownfish, is concerned about his only son,
Nemo, who is a notoriously poor swimmer. He embarrasses him during a
school trim, causing Nemo
to swim away from safety. This leads to an epic journey that ends in
the Sydney harbour, with Marvin, worried out of his wits, in pursuit.
Friday 11 December 2015
Toy Story 2
M-Net Movies Family DStv Channel 105 at
6pm
Cast: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen
Genres: Animated, Comedy, Adventure.
Rating: PG
How does one follow up on a great critical and
box-office success? By creating an equally well-told store with even
greater visual effects than its
predecessor, of course! A comedy adventure thriller only Pixar could
make.
Woody, who is shelved after tearing an arm, performs
a daring rescue action, but is captured by a greedy toy shop owner in
the process. Buzz Lightyear
leads an expedition to save him... but is thwarted by an enemy he knows
all too well.
Wednesday 16 December 2015
Despicable Me 2
M-Net Movies Family DStv Channel 105 at
6pm
Cast: Benjamin Bratt, Kristen Wiig, Russell Brand, Steve Carell
Genre: Animation, Adventure.
Rating: PG
The most evilest evil mastermind ever, Gru, is
back, but is fighting on the good guys’ side in this Oscar nominated
animation. Also: Minions!
In the first
Despicable movie mastermind Gru tried to steal the moon; now,
with three daughters to raise, he tries his absolute best to change his.
Will he be able to pull this off and also deal with the one daughter
who’s starting to like boys. Steve Carell and
Kristin Wiig add their voices to a film as good as the original.
Friday 18 December 2015
Cars
M-Net Movies Family DStv Channel 105 at
6pm
Cast: Owen Wilson, Paul Newman, Bonny Hunt
Director: John Lasseter
Genre: Animated
Rating: FAM
Rev up for a thrilling animated feature about
friendship, romance, roaring engines and wild racetrack action, directed
and co-written by John Lasseter,
the head of Pixar, where he also directed Toy Story, the film that
started the CGI revolution.
Lightning McQueen is a talented racing car... but his
ego often outstrips his gift. A mild roadside collision causes him to
slide off his trailer and
end up on a public highway. He is taught a painful lesson in humility
in a run-down town and makes the most important connections of his life.
Saturday 19 December 2015
Cars 2
M-Net Movies
Family DStv Channel 105 at
6pm
Cast: Owen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy, Michael Caine
Genres: Animated, Adventure
Rating: PG
The second instalment of the Cars animated feature
franchise adds international espionage to a high-octane blend of action
and high drama in the world
of Grand Prix motor racing.
Four-time piston Cup winner Lightning McQueen and his
best friend Mater are heading for Japan to take on formidable
opposition in the World Grand Prix.
Then Mater is accidentally drawn into an international spy drama, which
will test his resolve and his loyalty.
Friday 25 December 2015
Shrek 2
M-Net Movies
Family DStv Channel 105 at
6pm
Cast: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz
Genres: Amimated, Comedy.
Rating: PG
Mike Myers is back to voice the lead role, with
Cameron Diaz as Fiona, the love of his life. The much-anticipated sequel
outstripped the first film
in the Shrek franchise, posting the highest-grossing opening weekend in
animation history up to that point.
Meeting the new son-in-law is always a challenging
affair... but what if he’s an ogre, and so is your darling daughter?
Shrek’s outrageous behaviour
doesn’t win them over, and even makes his bride contemplate her
decision to marry him. Oh dear. Shrek will need a lot of help from his
friends.