e.tv acquires the former M-Net soap, The Wild, for an early prime time, free-to-air run on weekdays.

e.tv has acquired the M-Net soap, The Wild, for a free-to-air broadcast run, stripping the M-Net Magic Factory produced series that ended in mid-2013 for a weekday slot at 18:00 from Monday 21 January.

The costly The Wild was mired in ongoing behind-the-scenes production turmoil for its two seasons from its start in April 2011 until its eventual cancellation in March 2013.

Interestingly e.tv is slotting The Wild for the same 18:00 timeslot that M-Net originally had The Wild in before it was moved to 19:00.

The Wild, set at the fictitious 5-star Dinaledi Game Lodge, focuses on three families who are connected through the land. The Tladis, the Lebones and the Van Reenens all have a vested interest in the place and try to work through past conflicts and rifts.

The tensions between the families are further complicated by the lodge's staff and guests.

The Wild's cast features Connie Ferguson and husband Shona Ferguson, Ian Roberts, Clemetine Mosimane, Tumisho Masha, Khabonina Qubeka, Gail Mabalane, Faye Peters and Minnie Dlamini in some of the lead roles.

"We are constantly looking for the best local and international programming for our viewers, and The Wild is no exception," says Marlon Davids, managing director of e.tv channels.

"e.tv is looking forward to bringing this award-winning drama series to free-to-air television for the first time so that even more viewers can enjoy its gripping plot."

M-Net looking for a new boss for the pay-TV broadcaster's in-house production arm, Magic Factory.

M-Net is looking for a new boss for the South African pay-TV broadcaster's in-house production arm, Magic Factory.

The head of Magic Factory, a position M-Net is now advertising for, will be in charge of producing compelling and relevant programming in high definition (HD) for M-Net's channels.

M-Net and the Magic Factory in Randburg is looking for 21 interns for 2013 who wants to work in television.

M-Net and the South African pay-TV broadcaster's in-house production arm, Magic Factory, is looking for 21 interns who want to work and get 6 months' worth of experience in South Africa's TV industry.

The pay-TV broadcaster has 21 positions for employment equity (read: black) interns who are students studying towards a relevant qualification within the television industry and who have a passion for TV production. 

You can find more information on the available internship position on offer HERE, but be quick: the closing date is 17 April. The internship is for six months from April to August 2013.

• Intern: Continuity (1 Post): The intern will be responsible for working with all departments to ensure continuity errors do not occur when recreating scenes. This position will report into Mentor: Continuity.
• Intern: Gaffer (2 Posts): The intern will be responsible for overseeing all lighting and electrical technical matters. The intern will serve as head of electrical and lighting department and will report into the position of Mentor: Gaffer.
• Intern: Make-up (3 Posts): The intern will be responsible for researching and compiling hair and make-up styles for all characters. This position will report into Mentor: Make-up Artist.
• Intern: Art Department (3 Posts): The intern will be responsible for decision making in the look and feel of all individual props and dressing, to achieve the Director's desired effect. They will also be responsible for facilitating the Director’s creative vision (as per Executive Producer & Channel's Brief). This position will report in to the position of Mentor: Art Director.
• Intern: Wardrobe (2 Posts): The intern will be responsible for styling all characters according to the brief (from the Executive Producer and Director), as well as managing the wardrobe department and the wardrobe budget. This position will report into Mentor: Wardrobe Designer.
• Intern: Director (1 Post): The intern will be responsible for styling all characters according to the brief (from the Executive Producer and Director), as well as managing the wardrobe department and the wardrobe budget. This position will report into Mentor: Director.
• Intern: Camera Assistants (4 Posts): The intern responsible for focusing and refocusing the camera lens as actors move within the frame of each shot. This position will report into the Director of Photography Intern.
• Intern: Unit Manager (1 Post): The intern will be responsible for overseeing the Unit Department and its staff; liaising between the crew and the Location/Set. The intern will also be responsible for managing all logistics in Basecamp and on Set/Location and will report into the position of Production Manager.
• Intern: Editors (4 Posts): The intern will in overall, be responsible for organising the footage and ensuring that its according to continuity sheets from the location/set. This position will report into the position of Mentor: Editor.