@MonitorAudio Gold Series - Artistry in Craftsmanship @Homemation #Audio #LoudSpeakers

Hi Friends, 

Homemation, are the proud distributors of Monitor Audio in South Africa, a leading-edge loudspeaker brand since 1972, renowned for exemplary speaker cabinet construction and finishes.

Monitor Audio recently launched their New Gold Loudspeaker Series. They have melded the finest materials and decades of loudspeaker know-how to lovingly create their new Gold series of loudspeakers. Rich in both tone and build quality, the speakers have been carefully crafted to last a lifetime.

Every detail of the design has been refined to create an exquisite range of loudspeakers that bring a sense of luxury to any room. Painstakingly assembled by Monitor Audio’s team of craftsmen, each Gold speaker is beautifully finished to ensure that their combination of premium audio technology and class-leading build quality delivers a compelling hi-fi and home cinema listening experience.

The rounded vertical edges of the cabinets combined with the sharp profile of the horizontal lines give a classic and timeless appearance. A soft touch panel on the top of the speakers (stand mount and floor standing) adds a further sophisticated appeal to the Gold series. With a choice of ultra-smooth premium finishes (dark walnut or ebony real wood veneer and piano gloss black or satin white), the loudspeakers exude a graceful style wherever they are positioned.

For the first time, Gold features the technology used in Monitor Audio’s flagship Platinum II loudspeakers. The Platinum II drivers have been especially re-developed and honed for Gold and they are secured inside the well-damped cabinets using Monitor Audio’s renowned single bolt mechanism to give a clean appearance.

With their stunning looks, premium feel and high-end sound, the Gold series offers fulfillment for the senses. Their performance is articulate, clear, smooth and easy on the ear. Everything that one would expect from a Monitor Audio speaker.

Priced from R29 990. 

About Monitor Audio

Monitor Audio Ltd is a British owned and managed global specialist in hi-fi loudspeaker design. For over 40 years they’ve been incorporating stereo and surround sound systems and a range of sonically matched architectural speakers for ultra-discreet high-quality sound around the home and outside.

Their success is not simply a matter of excellent sound quality, although expert listeners around the world will testify to that. It's more about how they deliver the sonic superlatives. By consistently refining and applying their technologies, Monitor Audio has become the world's foremost expert in developing metal dome drivers. Metal is not the easiest material to shape, which is why many competitors choose paper or plastic. But it does have amazing properties for more life-like sound reproduction when treated correctly.

Monitor Audio continues to demonstrate the power of high quality, high-performance loudspeaker brand that serves every application, taste, and budget - and every possible desire.

Homemation is the exclusive suppliers of Monitor Audio high-performance speakers locally. 

Homemation is a specialist supplier of premium branded audiovisual, home automation and home theatre products. The brands in their stable offer some of the most advanced and sought-after home automation, AV and sound technology in the world. Homemation has the exclusive distribution, in Africa, of global leading brands such as Control4, Definitive Technology, Denon, Heos, Klipsch, Monitor Audio, Polk Audio, Steinway Lyngdorf, Stewart Filmscreen, SVS, and Lutron.

Call Homemation on 011-781 8887 for your nearest stockist, or visit www.homemation.co.za or www.control4.co.za ; Facebook ; Twitter and Instagram.

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A Memoir - This Month Last Year - Sep 2018 www.thelifesway.com #TheLifesWay #PhotoYatra #1800thPost

Hi Friends, 

September is the start of the Spring season in Johannesburg, South Africa and it's the best season with pleasant weather and greenery all around. It's my 1800th post which I always wanted to cross since a long time and finally, it's happening today on 12th Sep 2019. 2019 has been a wonderful year so far and I am totally in love with myself and in 2018 - I had too much to work with those brands which didn't give me anything back for all my hard work and efforts. This year my decision to do only those brands which values me back is going ok, no so good as I wanted but I am happy with this decision as I continue to hold the same. 

1. The Importance of Hygiene for your Mobile Device with #Whoosh! @Gammatek - http://www.thelifesway.com/2018/09/the-importance-of-hygiene-for-your.html -  I have been using the product since it's launch and the way this thing cleans your phone is amazing. All the marks and dust just gets wiped off and the phone is again in mint condition literally. 

2. Get Ready for SA’s First AI Four Camera Smartphone @HuaweiZA #HuaweiMate20lite - http://www.thelifesway.com/2018/09/get-ready-for-sas-first-ai-four-camera.html - I won this phone at the Huawei P30 launch event and my wife started using the same but soon she didn't like the camera that much as compared to mine P20 so switched the same for mines. I gave this phone to my daughter who was struggling with my old HTC One M7 which was my 3rd HTC smartphone since Google G1. A cheap smartphone will remain cheap unless you are using the top version of the available model and I don't like using value for money smartphones. These smartphones are not my cup of tea. 

Aashish Rai with Reyansh at Walter Sisulu Botanical Garden, Johannesburg, South Africa

3. @Gammatek Puts Fun back into Collecting with Funko! #ComicConAfrica #rAgeExpo2018 - http://www.thelifesway.com/2018/09/gammatek-puts-fun-back-into-collecting.html - Funko toys are gaining the ground just like fidget spinner was available with each and every kid on the planet two years back. Even companies were giving Funko Pops away as a part of launch events, online contests and everywhere you go, you will find Funko stalls. I have got 2 Funko pops and 2 Funko keyrings with me in my collection. 

4. Off The Shelf And On Trend @SamsungSA #QLEDTV #2018QLEDtv - http://www.thelifesway.com/2018/09/off-shelf-and-on-trend-samsungsa-qledtv.html - I love my old 2015 Samsung UHD TV since today so thinking of how great will be the QLED TV is beyond my imagination. I have not seen the actuals as I have stopped going to the electronics retail stores as I am going towards minimalism. Thanks to Samsung for bringing the latest tech to the market all the time. 

5. @CanonRSA Revolutionises The Future of Photography and Filmmaking #EOSR #Liveforthestory - http://www.thelifesway.com/2018/09/canonrsa-revolutionises-future-of.html - Canon launched their revolutionary product EOS R camera and I heard the new one is also in the making and soon will be launched to the world. I have not used this camera ever but I do love my Canon 77D camera and share all my shots with the world on my Instagram channels. 

I have been a little bit lazy in posting on my social media channels but now I have decided that I will do what I love most and passionate about. Whatever anyone else has to say can say and I won't be bothered by anyone? They were not there during my struggles and wins, how can they tell me what to do when I never asked for their opinions and judgments. 

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#TheLifesWayReviews - The Spy @NetflixSA Mini-TV Series #Thriller #TrueEvents #TheSpy

Hi Friends, 

Netflix launched The Spy on 6th Sep 2019 based on the actual story of Israel's Eli Cohen who went to Syria during 1960 turmoils and passed on the sensitive military information from the country where he knew no one. It's a 6 episode series which showcases Eli's personal and espionage journey in a country unknown to him. The character is played by Sacha Baron Cohen and what a performance in this thriller drama from Netflix once again. He really came out on the top in all kinds of scenes from comedy to action. He really showed Eli's struggle inside his heart and mind and courage to do something great for his country.

I binged the series and completed the same in a single sitting and the tv series totally kept me on the edge of my seats. Though the end will be known to the world as Eli got caught in his last trip and was publically hanged in Syria. Since today his remains are not yet returned to Israel despite several efforts by his family, wife, and government.

The Spy is written and directed by Gideon Raff and Max Perry. Sacha himself produced the series with Raff. The mini-tv series gives an insight into the life of Mossad Spy who ventured into a country and sacrificed his life for the same. The series shows how he made contacts with the biggest military chiefs, political leaders, influencers to make inroads into getting information for his country. He really climbed up the ladder from a normal clerk to a rich influential businessman Kamel and stayed focused on his goal to send information back home. He was not only street smart but the best in his trade until he got caught. Israel treats him as a great hero because they won several wars because of his provided information. 

This Netflix TV series will keep you glued to your mobile or TV screen with each episode around 47-62 min totaling 319 minutes of entertainment waiting for you this weekend. Nadia Eli's wife role is played by Hadar Ratzon-Rotem and Noah Emmerich as Dan Peleg who recruited him as a spy to go to Syria. It's a span of 4 years in 6 episodes but really inspirational as to what an agent does for his country.

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#TheLionKing Roars Past R106m at South African Box Office @DisneyLionKing #DisneyAfrica

Hi Friends, 

This past weekend (30 Aug-1 Sep 2019), after 7 weeks at the top of the South African Box Office and over 1.2 million attendances, Disney’s The Lion King passed R106 million, becoming the third film in history to do so.

With over R106m in local box office takings, the all-new film joins the R100m club that already features last year’s Black Panther and this year’s Avengers: Endgame, both from Marvel Studios. Together with 2018’s Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War, Walt Disney Studios releases now account for the top 4 films of all time at the South African Box Office.

Directed by Jon Favreau, and Utilizing pioneering filmmaking techniques to bring treasured characters to life in a whole new way, Disney’s The Lion King boasts an all-star cast that includes Donald Glover as Simba, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as Nala, James Earl Jones as Mufasa, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa, Billy Eichner as Timon and South Africa’s own Dr. John Kani as Rafiki. Local music legend Lebo M features on the breath-taking soundtrack as does Pharrell Williams, Elton John, Tim Rice, and the cast.

“We are thrilled at the overwhelming response that South African audiences have shown The Lion King, a story grounded on the continent that celebrates so much of the creativity and beauty of what Africa has to offer,” says Christine Service, Senior Vice President of The Walt Disney Company Africa. “We are equally delighted that the stories from our studios, whether they be Disney, Pixar, Lucasfilm, Marvel Studios or 20th Century Fox, continue to resonate with local audiences to this extent – we look forward to sharing more upcoming releases in 2019, including Maleficent: Mistress of Evil in October as well as Frozen 2 and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker this festive season.” 

This past weekend also saw the culmination of The Lion King Screening Programme whereby The Walt Disney Company Africa, in collaboration with Hyundai Santa Fe, FNB and Attacq Foundation saw up to 10 000 high school learners from under-served communities across the country experiencing the ground-breaking new film at Ster-Kinekor Theatres. Disney’s The Lion King is currently in cinemas.

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About the Film:

Disney’s The Lion King, directed by Jon Favreau, journeys to the African savannah where a future king is born. Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival. Scar, Mufasa’s brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy, and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba’s exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his.

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@ComicConAfrica 2019 Media Launch #ComicConAfrica #KidsCon #ReedExpoAfrica #Reedpop

Hi Friends, 

Winter blues are becoming a thing of the past as visitors prepare their outfits and itineraries for the biggest and most interactive four-day pop culture festival, Comic Con Africa, which takes place between the 21st and 24th of September at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand. 

Comic Con Africa 2019 will be presenting an incredible offering, with a programme that is bigger and better than before, catering to pop-culture fandoms and newcomers alike. With an estimated 60,000 visitors and 160 hours of content across five halls including panels, competitions, seminars, workshops and so much more, guest are waiting in anticipation to Drop-in and Geek out. 

With almost 300 exhibitors offering event specials on everything from gaming hardware and accessories, apparel, pop-culture merchandise, comics, figurines and much more, there is every reason to visit and stock up on sought-after collectibles and new releases. 

The list of guests that fans can expect to see at Comic Con Africa is awe-inspiring as international stars like legendary actor, author, producer and director, William Shatner, who became a cultural icon for his portrayal of Captain James T. Kirk of the USS Enterprise in the Star Trek franchise as well as Anthony Mackie, who has achieved global recognition with his portrayal of the Falcon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, will be at Comic Con Africa 2019. 

Celebrating and promoting local talent is crucial for the development of the local industry. Comic Con Africa have invited local artists such as Clyde Beech, who has worked on and helped develop some of the top comic books in the country, such as superhero comic Kwezi and soccer comic series Supa Strikas, as well as Loyiso Mkize, who worked as head illustrator for the Supa Strikas and on projects such as the Archie comics. 

Visitors will also be able to meet and interact with local trailblazers like Jason Masters, who has worked on various Batman titles including Legends of the Dark Knight, Guardians of the Galaxy, Wolverine and X-Men as well as Sean Izaakse, a Marvel illustrator and comic artist who has worked on comics such as The Thunderbolts, Avengers, Deadpool, Captain America, and The Uncanny Avengers. 

Over the four days, they will be joined by comic book artist Will Sliney, best known for working on Marvel’s Amazing-Spiderman, and Venom comic author Donny Cates. Nolan North, an actor and voice actor, known for characters such as Desmond Miles from the Assassin's Creed series and Troy Baker, who voiced Joel in The Last of Us (a Game of the Year winner), have become two of the most prolific voice actors in gaming, and will be among the international guests present at Comic Con Africa this year. 

Along with meet and greets, photo and autograph opportunities and panel discussions with international and local guests, visitors will be able to commission custom drawings, as well as get comic books signed and the signatures verified at the Artist Alley. 

Cosplayers will be arriving in their numbers to sing at the Cosplay Karaoke Café, compete in the Championships of Cosplay competition and meet international guests like model, actress and producer LeeAnna Vamp, and Italian cosplayer Leon Chiro, who is currently working for Riot Games as the official cos-model for the champion Rakan from League of Legends. 

Gaming enthusiasts, champions and amateur gamers of all ages can geek out in a dedicated gaming hall with free play zones, racing SIMs and the latest gaming equipment. And to make sure you don’t miss a moment, keeping “App” to date with all things Comic Con Africa will be easy than ever as the Comic Con Africa App allows attendees to plan their experience. Offering the full exhibitors list, interactive maps, a selfie camera and more, visitors will be able to plan their experience from the palm of their hands. 

Comic Con Africa is a multi-genre entertainment and comic convention that features comic books, games, arts, movies, pop culture elements and so much more. For more information about Comic Con Africa 2019, please visit: https://www.comicconafrica.co.za/en.html

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