SPL!NG Movie Review: San Andreas
San Andreas is the sort of film you’d expect from Roland Emmerich. It’s big, loaded with CGI, studded with stars and is completely over-the-top. It’s like 2012 meets True Lies, pitting spectacular disaster movie visual effects and Hollywood action against the charm of its stars in a gut-wrenching yet heartwarming tale of survival and redemption in adverse conditions.
David Cameron Heckled During Olympic Speech [VIDEO]
Less than a minute into a speech to mark the month-to-go countdown to the start of the Olympics yesterday, Britain’s prime minister got heckled by a protester. The guy shouted: “Shame on you, David Cameron – you are crippling the poor in London. Shame on you!” Cameron’s response? “Don’t spoil it, sir!”
Buy The New Apple Macbook Pro ‘Retina’ In Cape Town & Johannesburg
I am pleased to announce that Digicape is already taking orders for the new range of Macbook Pros – with retina displays. Rumours are that they will begin hitting SA retail outlets the week of the 26th (of June), so best you get moving! It won’t be long before everyone is trying to buy an […]
Novak Djokovic Smashes Racquet In 2012 French Open Final
It’s one thing to see a professional tennis player throw or hit his racquet in a grand slam – but it’s not often you see them hitting their racquet against an advertising board and smahing it (the advertising board) to pieces. Jeepers, Novak! The final was postponed due to rain and will continue on Monday […]
Ugandan Rebel Chief Joseph Kony’s Whereabouts Revealed
Derided or not, proponents of the KONY2012 campaign have managed to make Kony famous, or at the very least a topic of conversation. And now it would seem authorities are close to capturing him as well. There are three international armies hunting him, and according to Uganda’s army chief Aronda Nyakairima, Joseph Kony is currently operating in volatile border areas between Sudan and South Sudan:
Capetonians Hit The Streets To “Cover The Night” For Kony 2012 [VIDEO]
If you’ve been following the Kony 2012 movement, you’d remember they called for an April 20 world wide canvassing campaign. “Cover the Night” also hit Cape Town over the weekend and saw activists put up their share of posters around town. See all the “excitement” after the jump.
Kony 2012 Part II: Beyond Famous [VIDEO]
The long-awaited sequel to the Kony 2012 viral video has finally arrived, and although it’s different, it’s much of the same. Click through for the video.
Kony 2012 Filmmaker Has Naked Public Meltdown [2 X Videos]
These are crazy times that we live in, and crazy times call for crazy people. That is possibly why Jason Russell, the filmmaker who brought us Kony 2012, the fastest growing viral video in the world ever, has been sent to a psychiatric clinic after being spotted pounding the ground with his fists on the […]
Argus Cycle Tour CRASH 2012 [Videos : Aerial + Road View]
This just happened at the end of the 2012 Argus Cycle Tour. Click ‘Continue Reading to see the two videos. One from ahelicopter and one from the road.
2012 VISI Awards
South African décor magazine VISI announced the winners of their annual Absolut VISI Designer of the Year awards on Friday. The awards, which aim to recognise and reward South Africa’s top designs, were handed out at a jungle-themed ceremony and party held at Wembley Square Two in Cape Town. Follow the link to see who […]
Invisible Children: Make Joseph Kony Famous [VIDEO]
This might turn out to be the most inspiring documentary you will watch all year. A serious campaign is underway to bring down Joseph Kony, the infamous leader of the Ugandan guerrilla group: the Lord’s Resistance Army. The LRA is responsible for an unquantifiable number of atrocities across Uganda. Human trafficking, brutal rape, and child soldier deployment are commonplace. This is KONY 2102.
Official Argus Cycle Tour Song Gets Pulled [Listen Here]
If you didn’t manage to get a load of the 2012 Argus Cycle Tour Campaign Song, which was branded by an apparent majority as both “revolting” and “embarrassing,” it’s too late I’m afraid – they’ve pulled it. This may well be the first instance in South African sporting history that an official song has been […]
Full List Of 2012 Oscar Awards Winners
The Iron Lady won an Oscar for Best Makeup, but did Meryl take the Best Actress award? What’s more, did you know that one of the winners this year is the oldest person to ever win a certain Oscar? And what about The Artist? Did the silent film continue the awards success it found at […]
Obama Releases Campaign Playlist, Listens To Arcade Fire
Obama seems to be going with the “sing when you’re winning” line of thought – first his rendition of Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together”, and now his 28-track long Campaign playlist has shown up on Spotify, to remind voters that he’s totally hip to the groove. Take a look to compare your tastes with the POTUS.
It’s The 2012 Cape Town Tens Rugby Tournament This Weekend! Win Tickets!
[COMPETITION IS CLOSED. INFO TO BUY TICKETS ONLINE IS BELOW] [WELL DONE TO JEN, STEVE, MINKI, SV AND STU] It’s the 2012 Cape Town Tens tournament this weekend, and by all accounts it will be even more exciting than previous years. Especially since they’re packing it into two days, rather than three. That means we […]
Do The 2012 J&B Met Properly In The ‘Jet Lounge’ Or ‘Fire, Steam & Ice’
COMPETITION CLOSED – SEE BELOW TO BUY TICKETS WINNERS FOR JET LOUNGE TICKETS (2 TICKETS EACH) ARE KIMMON SWART & NATHALIE WINNER OF FIRE STEAM & ICE TICKETS (2 TICKETS) IS DUZI WELL DONE GUYS THE REST OF YOU SEE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW TO BUY TICKETS If you’re going to the 2012 J&B Met, there is […]
Ricky Gervais Opening Monologue At 2012 Golden Globes [VIDEO]
Every year the world waits in anticipation for Ricky Gervais’ sharp tongue as he takes to the stage of the annual Golden Globes awards. Traditionally Ricky rips apart the biggest names in Hollywood, to a point where nothing seems sacred. This year was no different. Follow the link to watch the video of Ricky’s monologue..
WIN Tickets To The 2012 L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate
COMPETITION IS CLOSED. WELL DONE TO BUSISIWE AND EMMA, WHO HAVE BOTH WON DOUBLE TICKETS TO THE QUEEN’S PLATE It’s not only the most prestigious horse race in South Africa, it also happens to be the most prestigious EVENT of the year. It is the one date that we at 2oceansibe refuse to miss. Such class, […]
The 2012 L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate Is Around The Corner
CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS TO THE QUEEN’S PLATE I find it somewhat amusing that people are already talking about plans for New Year, and yet they neglect to discuss the event which comes just after New Year, every year. An event which oozes more class and genuine fun than any New Year party could […]
Ti Amiamo, Armani
“Ti amiamo, Armani” means (roughly): “We love you Armani, and your timeless style – and we need you to design our tracksuits for London 2012”. That’s what Italy’s Olympic Committee has arranged for the Azzurri for the Summer Olympics next year.