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Saturday, February 23, 2019

Highlights On DStv's New Pop-Up Channel Superhero HQ

SUPERHEROHQ is a new Pop-Up channel premiering on DStv, super-powered by Cartoon Network. SuperheroHQ is where our universally appealing superheroes will share their best stories about saving the world and their most action-packed adventures, ofering viewers an almighty battle between the best of animated adventures against the unsurpassed action-packed superhero movies for the whole family to enjoy!
It’s not only superheroes that will be making their rounds in this domain; they will join forces with acclaimed South African comedian, Comic’s Choice Award and Emmy Award nominee, Mojak Lehoko, who brings some local favour and lots of laughter to the channel, on and of air. In-between the anticipated superhero programming, Lehoko will present super-comedic stand-up videos where he identifes with the humour found in the superheroes of the channel.
Between 15 and 31 March, these much-loved superheroes will set up home on DStv channel 300.
SPECIAL STUNTS
MOVIE NIGHTS
MONDAYS TO FRIDAYS 20:05 CAT
Every weekday evening at 20:05, we will ofer an exhilirating experience for the entire family. Buckle up and prepare for adventure together with the Spy Kids and our most beloved superheroes: Superman,
BATMAN’S SATURDAY
SATURDAYS FROM 07:25 CAT
SATURDAYS on SuperheroHQ are dedicated to one of the most wanted superheroes out there: the caped crusader BATMAN. We start at 07:25 with an animated Batman movie, which is then followed by a marathon of our best animated series (The Batman, Batman the Animated Series and Superman the animated series). The excitement continues in to the afternoon with another afternoon marathon of Batman episodes, starting at 17:30. The busy day will conclude with a double flm feature.
SUPERMAN’S SUNDAY
SUNDAYS FROM 07:25 CAT
All SUNDAYS between March 15-28 will be dedicated to another beloved character from the DC Superhero universe: the brave Superman. The programming will mimic that of the Batman stunt, starting at 07:25 with an animated movie, followed by a marathon of our best animated series with the two DC characters in focus (The Batman, Batman the Animated Series and Superman the Animated series). At 17:30 there will be another marathon of super-Superman episodes, and the day will end on an inspiring note, with a double
SUPER MAN THE MOVIE
Richard Donner
An alien orphan is sent from his dying planet to Earth, where he grows up to become his adoptive home’s frst and greatest superhero.
THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE
Jon Burton
When the Joker and Lex Luthor form an alliance, Batman must team up with the Justice League in order to stop them.
SUPERMAN II
Richard Donner
Superman agrees to sacrifce his powers to start a relationship with Lois Lane, unaware that three Kryptonian criminals he inadvertently released are conquering Earth.
SPY KIDS
Robert Rodriguez
The children of secret-agent parents must save them from danger.
SUPERMAN III
Richard Donner
Synthetic kryptonite laced with tar splits Superman in two: good Clark Kent and bad Man of Steel.
SPY KIDS 2: THE ISLAND OF LOST DREAMS Robert Rodriguez
The Cortez siblings set out for a mysterious island, where they encounter a genetic scientist and a set of rival spy kids.
SUPERMAN IV
Sidney J. Furie
The Man of Steel crusades for nuclear disarmament and meets Lex Luthor’s latest creation, Nuclear Man.
SPY KIDS 3-D: GAME OVER
Robert Rodriguez
Carmen’s caught in a virtual reality game designed by the Kids’ new nemesis, the Toymaker. It’s up to Juni to save his sister, and ultimately the world.
BATMAN GOTHAM KNIGHT
A collection of key events mark Bruce Wayne’s life, as he journeys from beginner to Dark Knight.
SUPERMAN/BATMAN: PUBLIC ENEMIES
When Lex Luthor gets elected US President, he uses the threat of an oncoming kryptonite meteor striking Earth as a rationale to frame Superman.
JUSTICE LEAGUE: DOOM
Vandal Savage steals confdential fles Batman has compiled on the members of the Justice League, and learns all their weaknesses.
BATMAN BEYOND: RETURN OF THE JOKER
The Joker is back with a vengeance, and Gotham’s newest Dark Knight needs answers as he stands alone to face Gotham’s most infamous Clown Prince of Crime.
SUPERMAN/BATMAN: APOCALYPSE
Batman discovers a mysterious teen-aged girl with super-human powers and a connection to Superman. When the girl comes to the attention of Darkseid, the evil overlord of Apokolips, events take a decidedly dangerous turn.
BATMAN VS ROBIN
While Damian Wayne struggles to cope with Batman’s no-killing rule, he soon starts to believe that his destiny lies within a secret society known as, The Court of Owls.
GREEN LANTERN: FIRST FLIGHT
Test pilot Hal Jordan fnds himself recruited as the newest member of the intergalactic police force, The Green Lantern Corps.
BATMAN GOTHAM KNIGHT
A collection of key events mark Bruce Wayne’s life, as he journeys from beginner to Dark Knight.
LEGO DC COMICS SUPER HEROES: JUSTICE LEAGUE: ATTACK OF THE LEGION OF DOOM!
Get ready for the bricks to fy when Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and the rest of the Justice League face of against the world’s greatest super villains!
SERIES
BATMAN THE ANIMATED SERIES
The Dark Knight battles crime in Gotham City with occasional help from Robin and Batgirl.
YOUNG JUSTICE LEAGUE
Teenage superheroes strive to prove themselves as members of the Justice League.
BATMAN THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD
An updated animated series centering on the Caped Crusader himself as he partners and deals with his fellow superheroes in the DC Comics universe.
JUSTICE LEAGUE ACTION
Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman will lead the DC Super Heroes against their most infamous foes.
SUPERMAN THE ANIMATED SERIES
The last son of the planet Krypton protects his adoptive home of Earth as the greatest of the superheroes.
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED
A continuation of the Justice League animated series fnds the original members of the team joined in their battle against crime and evil by dozens of other heroes from the DC comics universe.
GREEN LANTERN
The further adventures of Hal Jordan and his comrades of the Green Lantern Corps.
TEEN TITANS
A team of fve teenaged superheroes save the world from many villains around their city while experiencing things normal teens face today.

DStv's New Pop-Up Channel Dedicated To The Greatest Superheroes!

Legendary superheroes to take over the holidays and rule over new action-packed Pop-Up channel.

Superhero HQ is an exciting new Pop-Up channel premiering on DStv, super- powered by Cartoon Network. Superhero HQ is where our universally appealing superheroes will share their best stories about saving the world and their most action-packed adventures, offering viewers an almighty battle between the best of animated adventures against the unsurpassed action-packed superhero movies for the whole family to enjoy!

Superhero HQ’s offering kicks off on Friday, 15 March and runs for two weeks, through to Sunday, 31 March, covering the school holidays. The much-loved superheroes will set up home on DStv Premium, Compact Plus and Compact on channel 300.

During the day, starting at 06:00, the kids will get to enjoy eight of their favourite animated, caped-hero series like Batman,Superman, Justice League,Green Lantern and Teen Titans. Then, from 20:05 in the evenings, the whole family can settle down to watch some thrilling superhero sagas together such as the four Superman films, and all three Spy Kids movies. For fans of the legendary animated superhero movies, the ultimate selection has been made including The LEGO® Batman Movie, Batman Gotham Knight and Justice League: Throne of Atlantis.

“Delivering on a diverse slate of programming that you cannot find anywhere else, Superhero HQ will offer match less animated and live-action superhero entertainment for the whole family,” says Guillaume Coffin, VP Head of Commercial and Business Development. “We know that superheroes are loved by both kids and adults alike, and with 51% of Cartoon Network’s audience comprising of adults, we anticipate again that both kids, and their parents, will tune in to SuperheroHQ to watch our exciting and unique programming line-up. “

The bringing in of acclaimed South African comedian, Comic’s Choice Award and Emmy Award nominee, Mojak Lehoko, is to further reinforce Cartoon Network's commitment to bring localised programming to the African continent. Lehoko will promote the channel, and its content, on and off air, injecting some local humour which will resonate well with African viewers. Not only will Lehoko promote the channel through generic promos, but he will also present super-comedic stand-up videos where he identifies with the humour found in the superheroes of the channel.
Premiere in South Africa: Friday, 15 March @ 06:00 CAT to Sunday, 31 March 2019
List of titles on Superhero HQ Pop-Up channel:
Series:
Batman the Brave and the Bold; Batman the Animated Series; Superman the Animated Series; Green Lantern; Justice League Action; Young Justice League; Justice League Unlimited and Teen Titans

TV Movies:
Batman Gotham Knight; Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker; Batman VS Robin; Justice League: Doom; Superman/Batman: Public Enemies; Superman/Batman: Apocalypse; Green Lantern: First Flight; Lego Batman: The Movie - DC Super Heroes Unite; Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League: Attack of the Legion of Doom!; Lego DC Comics: Batman Be-Leaguered (22' Special); Son of Batman; Superman : Unbound; Justice League: Throne of Atlantis; Lego DC Comics SuperHeroes: Justice League VS. Bizarro League and Teen Titans: Trouble Tokyo

Movies:
Superman the Movie; Superman II; Superman III; Superman 4 : The Quest for Peace; Superman Returns; Spy Kids; Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams and Spy kids 3-D: Game Over

Turner International is an entertainment, sports and news company that creates premium content and delivers exceptional experiences to fans whenever and wherever they consume content. It operates versions of core Turner brands, including CNN, TNT, Cartoon Network, Boomerang and TCM Turner Classic Movies, as well as country- and region-specific networks and businesses in Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. It manages the business of Pay- and Free-TV-channels, as well as Internet-based services, and oversees commercial partnerships with various third-party media ventures; it teams with Warner Bros. and HBO to leverage WarnerMedia’s global reach. Turner International operates 180 channels showcasing 47 brands in 34 languages in over 200 countries. Turner International is a WarnerMedia company.
Turner’s Cartoon Network is a universally appealing children’s channel, slightly boy focused, filled with an exciting slate of surprising comedy and adventure. The programming line-up explores themes of humor, friendship, imagination and action, targeting children aged 6-12 with a rich mix of globally successful content, such as The Powerpuff Girls, Ben 10 and The Amazing World of Gumball. Cartoon Network has localised services across the world, available in 19 languages in over 142 million households in 70 countries. Cartoon Network is a brand owned by Turner, a Time Warner company.

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MultiChoice Group is Africa's leading multi-channel digital satellite and pay-television destination, offering its 14 million customers access to a world of entertainment, anywhere, anytime. MultiChoice has been in operation for the past 20 years and through its flagship product brand, DStv, the company delivers the latest and most compelling local and international content to millions of households across Africa. The company’s ongoing commitment to innovation and technology advancement resulted in the creation of its iconic high definition PVR decoder, the DStv Explora – which won the Product of the Year for 2015.
Through its corporate social investment, MultiChoice actively participates in social transformation, ongoing investment in local content, job creation and skills development - which in turn strengthens the television and broadcasting industry and contributes to the South African economy.