{"id":27611,"date":"2020-04-09T12:41:47","date_gmt":"2020-04-09T10:41:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/blog\/?p=27611"},"modified":"2020-04-16T13:35:28","modified_gmt":"2020-04-16T11:35:28","slug":"5-new-netflix-original-movies-to-keep-you-busy-during-sas-lockdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/5-new-netflix-original-movies-to-keep-you-busy-during-sas-lockdown\/","title":{"rendered":"5 New Netflix Original Movies to Keep You Busy During SA&#8217;s Lockdown"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There&#8217;s no denying, there&#8217;s no better time for Netflix and chilling than during a 21-day lockdown. Lucky for us,\u00a0Netflix has plenty of new movies that will make staying indoors a lot more fun over the next 3 weeks. From a\u00a0thriller starring Chris Hemsworth to a comedy starring Ed Helms and Taraji P. Henson, there&#8217;s plenty to keep you entertained online.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 95.4421%; height: 184px;\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Are you a movie-lover? Get in on the streaming revolution and pick up a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=Smart%20TV&amp;utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_Top_5_Biggest_Movies_Releasing_in_2020&amp;utm_content=Top_5_Biggest_Movies_Releasing_in_2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Showmax or Netflix-enabled Smart TV<\/a>, a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=media%20player&amp;utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_Top_5_Biggest_Movies_Releasing_in_2020&amp;utm_content=Top_5_Biggest_Movies_Releasing_in_2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media player<\/a>, or grab yourself a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=DSTV%20decoder&amp;utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_Top_5_Biggest_Movies_Releasing_in_2020&amp;utm_content=Top_5_Biggest_Movies_Releasing_in_2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DSTV decoder to get in on the action!<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=media%20player&amp;utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_Top_5_Biggest_Movies_Releasing_in_2020&amp;utm_content=Top_5_Biggest_Movies_Releasing_in_2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21641 no-display appear aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers.png 550w, https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers-300x57.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers-536x105.png 536w\" alt=\"view offers\" width=\"293\" height=\"56\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><em><strong>Here are 5 new Netflix original films coming to the small screen over the next few weeks:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3>1. Coffee &amp; Kareem &#8211; Released 3 April<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hY9h5o0G_OE\" width=\"700\" height=\"415\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Need a good laugh? Check out this Netflix original film,\u00a0Coffee &amp; Kareem. Starring\u00a0Ed Helms, this comedy follows Detroit cop, officer Coffee (Helms) on a mission to clear his name and take down one of the city&#8217;s most infamous criminals with the assistance of an unusual partner: his girlfriend&#8217;s 11-year-old son Kareem (Taraji P. Henson). Hilarity ensues.<\/p>\n<h3>2. The Main Event &#8211; Releases 10 April<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27612 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Main-Event-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"The Main Event\" width=\"711\" height=\"474\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Main-Event-300x200.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Main-Event-768x512.jpg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Main-Event.jpg 1024w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Main-Event-104x69.jpg 104w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Wrestling fans have been looking forward to this exciting collaboration between Netflix and the WWE for a long time. Guaranteed to make you smile, this\u00a0feel-good family comedy tells the story of 11-year-old Leo, who discovers a magical wrestling mask that gives him superhuman strength and allows him to face off against pros in a WWE competition. Great for the whole family, this is a must-watch on family movie night.<\/p>\n<h3>3. School Life &#8211;\u00a0Releases 10 April<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-27616\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/School-Life-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"School Life\" width=\"705\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/School-Life-300x169.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/School-Life-768x432.jpg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/School-Life.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re in the mood for something a little more series, <em>School Life<\/em> is a sure winner. In this uplifting drama, a school counsellor working in one of the poorest areas of Paris devotes herself to improving the lives of her disadvantaged students, all while dealing with some personal challenges of her own.<\/p>\n<h3>4.\u00a0Love Wedding Repeat<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27617 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Love-Wedding-Repeat-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Love Wedding Repeat\" width=\"701\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Love-Wedding-Repeat-300x200.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Love-Wedding-Repeat-768x512.jpg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Love-Wedding-Repeat.jpg 1024w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Love-Wedding-Repeat-104x69.jpg 104w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This English-language remake of French wedding rom-com\u00a0<em>Plan de Table<\/em>, tells the story of Jack\u00a0(played by Sam Claflin), a man who finds himself struggling to give his little sister the perfect wedding day. His best efforts to plan a dream wedding for his sister are thwarted by drama with\u00a0an angry ex-girlfriend, an uninvited guest, and an unexpected reunion with his dream girl, Dina (Olivia Munn).<\/p>\n<h3>5. Extraction &#8211; Releases 24 April<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27615 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/netflix-original-movies-april-2020-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"Extraction\" width=\"710\" height=\"473\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/netflix-original-movies-april-2020-300x200.jpeg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/netflix-original-movies-april-2020-768x511.jpeg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/netflix-original-movies-april-2020-104x69.jpeg 104w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/netflix-original-movies-april-2020.jpeg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While initial plans state that the lockdown in South Africa is due to end by Friday17 April, there is a chance the lockdown period will be extended beyond the initial planned dates. If you&#8217;re still looking for movies to watch after the 3-week lockdown, Chris Hemsworth&#8217;s new action film, Extraction won&#8217;t disappoint!\u00a0Starring Hemsworth&#8217; and produced by Joe and Anthony Russo, this crime flick revolves around a black-market mercenary who finds himself recruited to assist in the rescue of an imprisoned crime lord&#8217;s kidnapped son.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Get in on the streaming revolution and pick up a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=Smart%20TV&amp;utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_Top_5_Biggest_Movies_Releasing_in_2020&amp;utm_content=Top_5_Biggest_Movies_Releasing_in_2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Showmax or Netflix-enabled Smart TV<\/a>, a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=media%20player&amp;utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_Top_5_Biggest_Movies_Releasing_in_2020&amp;utm_content=Top_5_Biggest_Movies_Releasing_in_2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media player<\/a>, or grab yourself a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=DSTV%20decoder&amp;utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_Top_5_Biggest_Movies_Releasing_in_2020&amp;utm_content=Top_5_Biggest_Movies_Releasing_in_2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DSTV decoder to get in on the action!<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=media%20player\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26857 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Xiaomi-Mi-TV-Box-S-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"Xiaomi Mi TV Box S\" width=\"689\" height=\"551\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Xiaomi-Mi-TV-Box-S-300x240.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Xiaomi-Mi-TV-Box-S-768x614.jpg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Xiaomi-Mi-TV-Box-S-1024x819.jpg 1024w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Xiaomi-Mi-TV-Box-S.jpg 1375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 689px) 100vw, 689px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=media%20player\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-21641\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers-300x57.png\" alt=\"view offers\" width=\"300\" height=\"57\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers-300x57.png 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There&#8217;s no better time for Netflix and chilling.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":27070,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"amp_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2849,36],"tags":[3973,339,4750,558,2142,2357,6101,2453,6102],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Netflix_header.jpeg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27611"}],"collection":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27611"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27611\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27620,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27611\/revisions\/27620"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/27070"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27611"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=27611"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=27611"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}