M-Net Movies to launch pop-up channel dedicated to incredible women
MultiChoice Zambia is pleased to announce the launch of the M-Net Movies Pop-Up Channel which is Dedicated to Incredible Women in March.
The launch of the channel coincides with the celebration of women’s contributions throughout history and in contemporary society, as March is proclaimed Women’s History Month.
Dubbed the M-Net Movies Pretty Deadly Pop-up Channel starring Leading Ladies of Action, this thrilling pop-up channel, which will be available to DStv Premium customers, will air on DStv Channel 111 from Friday, 19 March, at 10:30 CAT and end on Sunday, 4 April, shortly after midnight.
“The action movie genre has traditionally been dominated by men. But progress has been made over the years, as more and more women are now at the forefront of their own action films, and we love to see that at M-Net. That’s why we’ve brought together the best action movie heroines on a dedicated channel to celebrate them,” said Mrs Leah Kooma, Chief Customer Officer, MultiChoice Zambia.
“For two weeks, viewers can look forward to watching amazing women take the characters of assassins to superheroes, and kick, punch, and shoot their way out of obstacles.”
They are smart, strong and certainly not to be messed with. These are the leading action ladies that will command the screens when M-Net launches its pop-up channel dedicated to the powerful women in action movies in March.
The pop-up channel consists of an incredible collection of heroine action movies that pack a punch. Among the gems are the most acclaimed butt-kicking films. These include Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel, Scarlett Johansson’s Lucy, Zoe Saldana’s Colombiana, and Angelina Jolie’s Salt.
The channel will run from late morning to midnight every day. Also, the movies are scheduled according to themes at peak times.
On Friday’s, celebrated will be the pretty deadly women who are well-trained assassins and undercover agents. On the day of the launch featured will be Charlie’s Angels, Colombiana and Anna.
On Saturdays, the spotlight shines on the Sheroes. They are the super-powered women who put their life on the line to save the world, as well as the brave ordinary women who will do everything they can to protect their families and find justice for their loved ones. Some of the movies that viewers can expect are Captain Marvel, Alita: Battle Angel, Catwoman, Kidnap, Break In, andThe Hunger Games.
Then, on Sunday’s, viewers will see Charlize Theron measure against Angelina Jolie.
Other themes to watch for are: Fantasy on Mondays;Heroes and crime on Tuesdays; Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy on Wednesdays and Survival/Sci-fi on Thursdays.
All movies on the pop-up channel will be made available on DStv Catch Up until Tuesday, 4 May, 2021.
Join the conversation on Twitter @mnetmovies and the official M-Net Facebook page using the hashtag #MMPRETTYDEADLY.
Source: MultiChoice Zambia
