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eMedia's 4 Channels Recieve Another Extension On MultiChoice's DStv, Might Go Dark By August 2024

Since 2022, eMedia Investments and MultiChoice had been undergoing a carriage dispute with the Competition Tribunal. After the p...

Thursday, May 26, 2016

Heading Your Way On Sony Max In June 2016

New Series:
*Priority* Cash Dome Series 1 (6 x 30’)
Fridays at 21h30. Starts 3 June
From Turner
 
Baywatch Series 5 (22 x 60’)
Monday – Friday at 16h15. Starts 6 June
From Fremantle Media
 
Most Daring Series 5 *Re-license* (13 x 60’)
Monday – Friday at 16h15. Starts 1 June
Start time moves to 18h35 from 20 June
From Alfred Haber
 
Smoking Gun Presents: World’s Dumbest Series 5 *Re-license* (12 x 60’)
Monday – Friday at 19h00. Starts 1 June
From Turner
 
What Went Down Series 5 *Re-license*(13 x 30’)
Monday – Friday at 18h05. Starts 20 June
From Sky Vision
 
*Priority* Mini-stunt: Forever Young:
Friday 17 June
 
*Priority* Best Hoaxes Ever (2 x 30’) – part of ‘Forever Young’
Friday 17 June at 22h00 and 22h30
From Turner
 
SouthPark: Bigger, Longer, Uncut – part of ‘Forever Young’
Friday 17 June at 23h00

*Priority* Movies in June: Mondays and Saturdays at 9pm:
 
Swordfish – Saturday 4 June 9pm
Backtrack (aka Catchfire) – Monday 6 June 9pm - *New from Lionsgate*
Beyond Justice – Saturday 11 June 9pm
Mission Impossible I – Monday 13 June 9pm
Pound of Flesh – Saturday 18 June 9pm
Mission Impossible II – Monday 20 June 9pm
Mercenary Absolution – Saturday 25 June 9pm
Mission Impossible III – Monday 27 June 9pm

Season 12 Of NCIS Comes To An Conclusion And Second Chance...Continues In June 2016

CHANNEL PREMIERE
NCIS: LOS ANGELES SEASON 5
Double bills on Wednesdays at 20:00 from June 15th
Chris O’Donnell, LL Cool J and Daniela Ruah return for season five of the hit drama, kicking with the team hunting for missing nuclear weapons as Deeks and Sam try to recover from their treatment at the hands of Sidorov. Deeks is struggling to control his emotions when he eventually returns to work, and the death of the head of a biotech company is investigated. The team find themselves in a potentially deadly situation as they probe a kidnapping case, while classified secrets are on the line when the girlfriend of a former Naval intelligence officer is abducted in broad daylight. Plus, when a joint FBI/CIA/NCIS raid goes badly wrong, a mole is suspected of operating within the NCIS ranks.

TERRITORY PREMIERE
ROSEWOOD SEASON 1
Mondays at 20:50
Morris Chestnut returns as Miami’s top private pathologist Dr Beaumont ‘Rose’ Rosewood, utilising his high-tech laboratory, his uncanny powers of deduction and the help of his expert team of crime-solvers to come to the aid of people who have been left unsatisfied with standard criminal investigations. This month, Rosewood is forced to confront his own mortality as he investigates the suspicious death of a man with similar medical issues to his own, while Hornstock tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter. Plus, the investigation into the murder of a soap opera star leads Rosewood and Villa into a world of off-screen drama and intrigue.

TERRITORY PREMIERE
SECOND CHANCE SEASON 1
Thursdays at 20:00
The action drama inspired by the classic story of Frankenstein continues this month, as Jimmy Pritchard (Robert Kazinsky) and his son Duval (Tim DeKay) battle both a psychopath and another trouble-causing father-son duo. When a string of teenage geniuses turn up dead from apparent overdoses, Jimmy and Duval investigate. Mary’s (Dilshad Vadsaria) life is in danger, but just when Jimmy is needed the most he ends up in hospital after a brawl. Meanwhile, with a terrifying killer is on the loose, Otto (Adhir Kalyan) is growing jealous of the bond between Jimmy and his sister. Jimmy is unhappy with who Duval’s sister has chosen to date, particularly when hidden secrets come to light.

NCIS SEASON 12
Mondays at 20:00 until June 13th
Mark Harmon, Michael Weatherly, Pauley Perrette and the rest of the elite NCIS team return as the 12th series comes to a tense, explosive and ultimately tragic conclusion. The investigation into the child-targeting terrorist group known as ‘The Calling’ continues, with the search quickly going global once it’s discovered that the organisation has been buying explosives on the black market. When a deadly terrorist attack hits Cairo, the hunt for the culprits grows ever more desperate as the team race against time to prevent more deaths.

MOVIES
SATURDAY NIGHT ROM COMS
Saturdays at 20:00
Spend your Saturday evenings curled up with a collection of romantic comedies this month, beginning with Honeymoon for One (June 4th). Nicollette Sheridan stars as an ad exec who learns that her fiancé has been cheating so their planned Irish honeymoon becomes a solo trip. In The Sweeter Side of Life (June 11th), Kathryn Morris plays a pampered housewife who discovers there’s more to life than money when her husband dumps her for her acupuncturist. Mel Gibson stars as an unreconstructed executive able to read women’s minds in What Women Want on June 18th, and in Love, Wedding, Marriage (June 25th) a newlywed marriage counsellor (Mandy Moore) has her comfortable world shattered when she discovers that her parents want a divorce.

What's New In July 2016 On Nickelodeon Africa

BREADWINNERS NEW EPISODES!
Monday 18 July @ 15:45 CAT
Don’t miss SwaySway and Buhdeuce as they hatch mischievous plans to have as much fun as they can while delivering bread across town. In these all-new episodes the duck duo creates the rarest bread around, Wolf Head Bread, they  enter their pet, Jelly, in the local frog show and  Buhdeuce’s plan to clone himself doesn’t quite work out as planned! If you can think it, these two will do it. Follow the bread boys on their latest crazy adventure.

MARATHONS + MOVIES
Monday to Friday @ 08:00 CAT and 15:20 CAT
The winter school holidays are in full swing and what better way to keep warm than cosying up on the couch with some epic episodes of Henry Danger; Game Shakers; Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn and many more. Don’t forget to bring your hot chocolate and a blanket!

What's New In June 2016 On BET Africa

BLACK INK CREW CHICAGO
Wednesday 1 June 2016 @ 21:45 CAT
The Chicago spin-off follows a passionate and ambitious group of friends and tattoo artists as they raise their game. Ryan, Kat, Phor and Charmaine work at tattoo parlour 9Mag in the Windy City. Watch these OGs in the underground tattoo scene work with celebrities, hip-hop artists and athletes who all want to get inked.

AFRIPEDIA
Tuesday 7 June 2016 @ 19:30 CAT
This vibey, five-part documentary promotes a new generation of storytellers. From artists  like kuduro superstar Titica and wordsmith genius Nástio Mosquito to producer MC  Sacerdote and 3D animator Andrew Kaggia, the series showcases the leading trends in art, design, videos, photography, fashion, music and contemporary culture across the  African continent.

MARY MARY SEASON 5
Tuesday 7 June 2016 @ 21:00 CAT
Urban gospel duo Mary Mary (sisters Erica  and Trecina Atkins) have been through their fair share of ups and downs, both  professionally and personally. They fired their long-time manager, Trina went solo and Erica tried to work on her crumbling  marriage. Can they get back into the  music scene together or is Mary Mary over for good?

BET AWARDS 2016
Tuesday 28 June 2016 @ 19:00 CAT
Expect plenty of glitz and glamour as the outstanding actors, entertainers and sports stars in the African-American community get together for a dazzling night at the BET  Awards 2016. Last year’s winners included Serena Williams, Taraji P. Henson and Chris Brown. The hosts of the 2016 awards show are the hilarious Anthony Anderson and  gorgeous Tracee Ellis Ross from Black-ish.

BEING S5
Fridays @ 19:30 CAT
Get to know so much more about your favourite celebs in this documentary  series that highlights some of music and  entertainment’s most dynamic figures, featuring never-before-seen photos, videos, revealing interviews and more.

CHASING DESTINY
Wednesdays @ 21:00 CAT
As a multi-platinum, Grammy Award winning  solo artist, Kelly Rowland knows a thing or two about making it in the music's industry and she’s ready to share that knowledge with a few young women who are also ready to make it big. Chasing Destiny follows Kelly on the journey to find the next major girl group while also coming into her own as a music  mogul and #bosslady.

New Cast Of Thrones Block On Studio Universal Africa In June 2016

CAST OF THRONES
IRONCLAD
30th May at 19:00
In 13th century England, a group of knights defend a castle against the hated King John, who wants to bring the country under his tyrannical rule. Action adventure, starring Charles Dance, Mackenzie Crook and Paul Giamatti.

EQUILIBRIUM
1st June at 19:00
In a world where feelings have been  outlawed, an enforcement officer tries to overthrow the regime after missing his dose of emotion-suppressing drugs.  Sci-fi thriller, starring Christian Bale, Sean Bean and Taye Diggs.

IRONCLAD: BATTLE FOR BLOOD
31st May at 19:00
A young mercenary who survived the Rochester Castle siege helps his family defend their home against brutal Celtic tribesmen. Adventure sequel, starring Michelle Fairley, Andy Beckwith,  Roxanne McKee and Tom Austen.

BLACK HAWK DOWN
3rd June at 19:00
Based on a true story, a tense account of a US special forces mission which went awry, leaving them outnumbered in Mogadishu, Somalia. Thriller, starring Josh Hartnett, Ewan McGregor, Eric Bana and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau.

THE CONTRACTOR
2nd June at 19:00
When a ex-CIA assassin is brought out of retirement to help eliminate a terrorist he finds himself drawn into a deadly  political conspiracy. Explosive thriller, starring Wesley Snipes, Eliza Bennett, Lena Headey and Charles Dance.

REIGN OF FIRE
4th June at 19:00
A long-dormant species of dragon has reawakened, almost wiping out  humanity. A small band of survivors  attempt to fight back. Action adventure, starring Christian Bale, Matthew McConaughey and Alexander Siddig.

HOLLYWOOD HITS
“Body Count”
FROM DUSK TILL DAWN
8th June at 20:00
George Clooney and Quentin Tarantino star as the Gecko brothers, two crooks on the run who hijack an RV and take its ex-pastor owner (Harvey Keitel) and his family hostage. Forcing him to drive across the Mexican border, they hole up in a sleazy bar – but are unprepared for what happens once the sun goes down! This mix of black comedy and gory action also stars Salma Hayek and Danny Trejo.

BOUNTY KILLER
22nd June at 20:00
In a post-apocalyptic world, celebrity  assassins hunt down the corporate criminals responsible for bringing about the end of the civilisation. Action thriller, starring Matthew Marsden, Kristanna Loken and Christian Pitre.

SIN CITY
15th June at 20:00
Clive Owen, Mickey Rourke and Bruce Willis head an all-star cast in four interlinked tales of violence and betrayal, based on the cult comics from Frank Miller and set in the grim noirish landscape of Basin City, a sinister place where life is cheap and corruption omnipresent. Robert Rodriguez, Frank Miller and Quentin Tarantino direct, while Jessica Alba,  Benicio Del Toro and Elijah Wood also feature.

KILL BILL VOLUME 1
29th June at 20:00
Waking from a coma, a woman vows  to take her revenge on the assassination squad to which she once belonged.
Quentin Tarantino’s epic thriller, starring Uma Thurman, Lucy Liu, Michael Madsen, Daryl Hannah and Vivica A Fox

KILL BILL VOLUME 2
6th July at 20:00
In Quentin Tarantino’s thrilling sequel, the Bride's bloody quest for vengeance  continues, finally bringing her face to face with her erstwhile boss. Uma  Thurman, Lucy Liu, David Carradine and Michael Madsen star.

FAMILY NIGHT
“Open Season Season”
OPEN SEASON
9th June at 20:00
An all-star cast lend their vocal talents to this animated  comedy about a domesticated grizzly bear who is set loose in the wild. Boog (Martin Lawrence) is happy entertaining tourists in a park ranger’s barn, until an encounter with a deer called Elliot (Ashton Kutcher) and a hunter (Gary Sinise) sets off a chain of events that’ll take Boog out of his comfort zone and back to nature. Facing danger at every turn, Boog and Elliot rally a posse of forest friendlies to fight the hunters.

OPEN SEASON 3
23rd June at 20:00
A third instalment of whimsical wildlife fun with Boog the bear thirsting for a guys’ adventure. Setting out to search for a special kind of escapade, Boog meets Doug, a deceitful  doppelganger planning to usurp Boog’s freedom and use him to escape a circus. Cue Elliot and the gang’s dramatic rescue attempt as the circus, along with captive Boog, prepares to depart for Russia. Can Boog’s friends rescue him in time?

OPEN SEASON 2
16th June at 20:00
Following the success of their first adventure, Boog and Elliot return. There’s romance in the air as the animal’s of the  forest come together to celebrate the unlikely marriage of one-antlered deer Elliot and his darling doe Giselle. But the celebrations are cut short when their K9 companion Mr  Weenie is taken by a group of pampered pets set on  assimilating him into their domesticated way of life. Can Elliot and Boog band together and bring home their pooch pal?

COMEDY NIGHT
“Threese-some!”
LEGALLY BLONDE
10th June at 20:00
Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) has it all – she’s queen of her sorority, a natural blonde and her boyfriend Warner is about to propose. But when Warner dumps Elle for not being serious enough, she decides the only way to win him back is to win a place at Harvard Law. Once there, Elle begins a  battle for her man, her friends and for undervalued blondes everywhere. Comedy, with Luke Wilson and Selma Blair.

SWEET HOME ALABAMA
24th June at 20:00
Romantic comedy, starring Reese Witherspoon as Southern girl Melanie, who reinvents herself as a fashion designer in New York. When Melanie gets engaged to a wealthy man, she must return to her roots in order to get a divorce from the man she has been separated from for seven years. Patrick Dempsey, Josh Lucas and Candice Bergen also star.

LEGALLY BLONDE 2
17th June at 20:00
Reese Witherspoon returns as Elle Woods in this comedy  sequel. This time Elle heads to Washington DC with her  chihuahua Bruiser to help congresswoman Victoria Rudd (Sally Field) pass a bill to ban animal testing. However, she soon finds that the politicians refuse to take her seriously. Will Elle be able to upset the odds and get the bill passed? Regina King, Jennifer Coolidge and Bruce McGill also star.

ACTION WEEKEND
“Tag Team”
DOLPH LUNDGREN
11th and 18th June
A mobster looking to disappear seeks help from an ex-federal agent in Hidden Agenda (June 11th at 19:40), but a lethal  assassin has already infiltrated his network and is picking people off. Dolph Lundgren and Maxim Roy star. Dolph  features again in Sweepers (June 18th at 19:35) as a heads a humanitarian mission in Angola attempting to clear minefields, but they find themselves facing a deadly new form of mine.

STEVEN SEAGAL
11th and 18th June
In Shadow Man (June 11th at 18:00) Steven Seagal stars as ex-CIA man is forced back into the world of espionage when his daughter is kidnapped. Eva Pope and Imelda Staunton also star. Seagal returns in The Patriot (June 18th at 18:00), in which a rural area of Montana finds itself facing a biological time bomb after a stand-off with a local militia comes to a close. LQ Jones and Gailard Sartain co-star.

WESLEY SNIPES
12th and 19th June
In 7 Seconds (June 12th at 18:00), a team of professional thieves are ambushed by mobsters, but their leader escapes with the most precious of the loot. Wesley Snipes and Tamzin Outhwaite star. Then, in The Detonator (June 19th at 18:00) Snipes plays former CIA agent trying to protect a Romanian mob accountant's widow, but facing traitors within the Agency. William Hope and Michael Brandon also star.

JEAN-CLAUDE VAN DAMME
12th and 19th June
Agent Jack Quinn is forced out of retirement in Double Team (June 12th at 19:40) when his pregnant wife is kidnapped by an elusive terrorist who blames Quinn for the death of his son. Jean-Claude Van Damme stars, and returns in The Hard Corps (June 19th at 19:40) as an Army veteran who assembles a team of bodyguards to protect a boxer, but complications arise when the boxer's sister falls for the ex-soldier.

ACTION WEEKEND
“The Dead and the Deadly”
DEAD 7
26th June at 18:00
Backstreet Boy Nick Carter stars as reluctant hero Jack who, when a small town is menaced by the undead, must bring together a band of larger than life outlaws to battle the undead with six-shooters and samurai swords. The cast also features Carter’s wife, Lauren Kitt-Carter, plus his bandmates Howie Dorough and AJ McLean, plus *NSYNC’s Joey Fatone.

PHANTOM RACER
25th June at 18:00
Years after the horrific crash that killed his rival, ex-racing driver JJ Sawyer returns to the town he left behind. At first he can’t believe it when he sees Cutter’s car has been restored to its former glory, but he soon realises that something is  seriously wrong as strange, grisly things keep happening around the car... Thriller, with Nicole Eggert and Greg Evigan.

30 DAYS OF NIGHT: DARK DAYS
26th June at 19:35
It’s been a year since vampires destroyed Stella’s Alaskan hometown and brutally killed her husband. While trying to convince the rest of the world of the ruthless bloodsuckers’ existence, she attracts the attention of a small band of  vampire hunters. Horror sequel, starring Kiele Sanchez, Rhys Coiro, Diora Baird, Harold Perrineau and Mia Kirshner.

RESIDENT EVIL
25th June at 19:35
In a secret research base, the shadowy Umbrella Corporation release a virus that could infect the entire human race. With hours before the virus escapes the complex, an elite team is sent in to lock the base down, battling against reanimated corpses and horribly mutated humans. Action adventure, with Milla Jovovich, Michelle Rodriguez and Ryan McCluskey.

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Total Randomness Is Back On Disney XD Africa In June 2016

ANNEDROIDS                                                                 Premiere season                                                                                             Weekdays from Monday 13th to Thursday 29th June at 18:10
The third season of Emmy nominated educational and entertaining show Annedroids premieres on Monday 13th June at 18:10.
Annedroids is a fascinating series which aims to educate children about science, technology, engineering and maths from the perspective of an 11-year-old girl Anne, her friends, and her android creations. Join Anne and androids Hand, Eyes and Pal, as well as android dog Fang.
  Annedroids season three premieres on weekdays from Monday 13th to Thursday 29th June at 18:10 on Disney XD.

BECOMING…HENRIK LUNDQVIST                                            Premiere episode                                                              Thursday 15th June at 18:35
June sees another premiere episode in our fascinating new documentary series entitled Becoming… on Thursday 15th June at 18:35 on Disney XD.

Becoming… focuses on a different sports star in each show, exploring how they got to where they are today. It looks at the trials and tribulations, the hard work and sacrifices which are necessary, and the toll sports stardom takes.

This latest show features Henrik Lundqvist, Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender for the New York Rangers of the US National Hockey League. He is the only goaltender in NHL history to record ten 30 win seasons in his first 11 seasons.
Catch this fascinating documentary Becoming …Henrik Lundqvist on Thursday 15th June at 18:35 on Disney XD.

STAR WARS REBELS                                              Season two finale                                                                 Sunday 5th June at 15:30
Season two of Star Wars Rebels, the popular animated series based on the legendary Star Wars saga, reaches its finale with a premiere double episode length special on Sunday 5th June at 15:30.
In Twilight of the Apprentice (Sunday 5th June at 15:30),  after gaining information about the Sith, Kanan, Ezra and Ahsoka battle the Inquisitors with the help of a new ally, but are overmatched when Vader arrives.
Don’t miss this premiere season finale special on Disney XD on Sunday 5th June at 15:30.

SUPA SATURDAYS
Programming event
Saturdays throughout June at 09:00

Saturdays couldn’t get more super than our Supa Saturdays, which feature seven back-to-back episodes of Supa Strikas, starting with a premiere episode, every Saturday throughout June at 09:00.
The block offers a chance for football fans to catch up on their favourite show, as it features the latest episodes from season four of this popular series as well as the premiere episode.
Supa Saturdays air on Saturdays throughout June from 09:00 on Disney XD.

TOTAL RANDOMNESS                                                                                                                            Daily from 27th June at 14:40
Total Randomness is back with your favourite shows!
Catch great episodes including K.C. Undercover, Star vs the Forces of Evil, Penn Zero and Lab Rats in this fun-filled block daily from 27th June at 14:40.
The block starts each day with a brand new episode of The 7D, kicking off three hours of great entertainment - daily from 27th June at 14:40.

Enjoy Premiere Episodes Of The Lion King On Disney Junior Africa

IT’S UNBUNGALIEVABLE!
Premiere episodes
Weekdays from Monday 6th June at 18:25

Ever wondered which animal is fastest or which has the best hair? Wonder no more, as two popular characters from The Lion Guard, Bunga and Ono, answer all your animal questions in a brand new series of shorts entitled It’s Unbungalievable, which air every day from Monday 6th June at 18:25.

These two crazy characters attempt to answer the questions you've always wanted answered in It's UnBungalievable. Whether you want to find out who is mightier or who is the better baby-sitter, Bungo and Ono have all the answers!

Don’t miss our sensational shorts It’s Unbungalievable every day on Disney Junior at 18:25 from Monday 6th June.

THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE CUDDLY!
Programming event
Weekday afternoons until 3rd June at 17:30

Our new and exciting block The Good, The Bad and The Cuddly! continues this month on Disney Junior, on weekday afternoons until Friday 3rd June at 17:30.

Viewers can save the day with P J Masks and The Lion Guard, laughing at such hapless villains as resident baddie Night Ninja or the Lion Guard’s mischievous gaggle of hyenas…  Or, for those who prefer it, join Goldie & Bear, and Sofia the First for some cuddly snuggle time!

The Good, The Bad and The Cuddly! continues on Disney Junior until Friday 3rd June at 17:30.

SOFIA THE FIRST: THE SECRET LIBRARY
Saturday 7th May at 09:00

Guess who has popped up to help Sofia with her latest problem? Not a Disney princess as usual. Instead it’s none other than Olaf, the crazy snowman from Disney’s mega hit movie Frozen!

Olaf turns up in the second episode of the story arc The Secret Library on Saturday 7th May at 09:00. In Olaf and the Tale of Miss Nettle when Sofia's amulet summons Olaf instead of a princess, the two set off to stop Miss Nettle from stealing the snowdrop flowers from Freezenberg!

Sofia the First and the Secret Library: Olaf and the Tale of Miss Nettle premieres on Saturday 7th May at 09:00.

PREMIERE SATURDAYS
Programming block
Saturdays until 11th June

The first two Saturdays of June are looking amazing, with a premiere episode of each of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (08:10) and Goldie & Bear (09:30) on Saturdays 4th and 11th June.

Two of Disney Junior’s best buddies Goldie & Bear with premiere episodes every Saturday from 14th May at 09:30. See what the duo have been up to, with brand new adventures from Fairy Tale Forest. In Pinnochio-it is/The Clubhouse that Jack Built (Saturday 14th May at 12:00) Goldie catches a case of Pinocchio-it is, making her nose grow, and Bear tries to join a club that is exclusively for those named Jack.

Then catch new Captain Jake and the Never Land Pirates at 10:00 each Saturday as Jake continues his quest on the Great Never Sea.

Tune in every Saturday from 14th May for new adventures from two of viewers’ favourite series.

As Jessie Reaches To A Conclusion On Disney Channel Africa A Brand New Series Featuring Some Of Its Crew Members Appears In Viewer's Screens In June 2016

BACKSTAGE
Premiere episodes
Weekdays until Friday 3rd June at 17:00

Our great new series Backstage continues on Disney Channel until Friday 3rd June at 17:00.

This lively docu-drama chronicles the lives of a group of 12 outstandingly talented teenagers as they live through the highs and lows of attending the prestigious Keaton School of the Arts. Follow them throughout the academic year as their experiences range from worry and disappointment to new friendships and crowning achievements.

In the episode Lose Yourself (Wednesday 1st June) Julie stands up for her right to artistic expression. Vanessa pushes herself to her limits to impress Ms. Maria and Bianca reconsiders her future at Keaton.

Premiere episodes of Backstage air on weekdays until Friday 3rd June at 17:00 on Disney Channel.

BUNK’D
Series premiere
Weekdays from Monday 27th June at 08:10

As hit series Jessie reaches its finale, a new series featuring the Ross children comes to Disney Channel. Bunk’d has its premiere on Monday 27th June at 08:10 and continues on weekdays at the same time.

Emma, Ravi, and Zuri Ross head off to Camp Kikiwaka, a rustic summer camp in Maine where their parents met as teens. There they must learn to contend with meeting new friends, having new love interests and learning to cope with a more outdoor life. They certainly have exciting and challenging new lives at Camp Kikiwaka! In the series launch episode Welcome to Camp Kikiwaka (Monday 27th June at 08:10) the Ross kids arrive at the camp where owner, Gladys, is scarier than the creature rumoured to stalk the grounds. They discover she's out to get them because of her decades-old rivalry with their mum!

Premiere episodes of Bunk’d air on weekdays from Monday 27th June at 08:10.

DISNEY’S HOLIDAY CAMP
Programming event
From Monday 27th June at 08:10

The summer holidays are nearly here – and what better place to spend them than at Disney’s Holiday Camp? This entertaining new block airs from 08:10 every weekday from 27th June at 08:10.

Visitors to Disney’s Holiday Camp first have a chance to see premiere episodes of Bunk’d at 08:10, followed by back-to-back episodes of Liv and Maddie, Jessie and then an episode of Austin & Ally, before a double episode length special based on one of our series at 10:40. The latter include Shake it Up, Up and Away (Monday 27th June) and Wizards of Waverly Place: Wizards vs Werewolves (Wednesday 29th June).

Disney’s Holiday Camp is a great way to spend those lazy days of summer, with your favourite Disney characters, from Monday 27th June at 08:10.
 
THANK DISNEY IT’S THURSDAY Premiere episodes
Every Thursday until 23rd June from 17:15

Thursdays are big days on Disney Channel in June as we continue until 23rd June with our weekly block jam-packed with premieres from 17:25 to 19:05.

These entertainment extravaganzas contain premiere episodes of Austin & Ally, Girl Meets World and Best Friends Whenever.

Don’t miss new episodes of top shows every Thursday until 23rd June from 17:25 on Disney Channel.

EVERY EPISODE EVER: JESSIE
Programming event
Saturdays and Sundays throughout June at 13:35

As a special treat for fans of hit show Jessie, in the run-up to the series finale on Thursday 30th June, Disney Channel is showing every episode ever on Saturdays and Sundays throughout June at 13:35.
In the double episode length series finale Ooray for Ollywood (Thursday 30th June at 17:25) when Christina Ross returns home, Jessie heads to L.A. for a role in a movie. But when the kids realize that they still need her, they follow Jessie to Hollywood.
Popular series Jessie reaches its finale on Thursday 30th June at 17:35 on Disney Channel.

PIXAR SHORTS
Premiere shorts
Fridays at 17:25 and Saturdays at 10:35 throughout June and July
                                                         
There’s a real treat in store this month for fans of iconic animation house Pixar. June sees the premieres of a special selection of Pixar's brightest and best animated shorts, airing prior to a selection of great Pixar and Disney movies on Fridays at 17:25 and Saturdays at 10:35 throughout June and July.

Among the great entertainment on offer we have Mater and the Ghostlight prior to Cars on Friday 10th June, and The Blue Umbrella immediately before Teen Beach Movie on Friday 17th June – both at 17:25 and 17:30 respectively.

This is a great opportunity to see some great Pixar shorts on Fridays and Saturdays throughout June and July.

DStv Compact Customers Across Africa Will Now Get FOX

FOX Networks Group (FNG) and MultiChoice today announce that DStv Compact customers will be able to enjoy the global entertainment channel, FOX (DStv channel 125) from 1 June 2016. Emmy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner Taraji P.
Henson is set to make her first visit to South Africa in a five-day trip to Johannesburg, where she’ll do media interviews and meet and greet sessions with super-fans of the smash-hit show Empire . FOX channel is a premier entertainment channel that prides itself with bringing ‘The Best, First’, with award winning, ground-breaking and critically acclaimed programming.
The move to DStv Compact will significantly increase FOX’s reach to a wider audience, creating new fans of its riveting entertainment in the African market.
DStv Compact customers will get to experience the thrilling and exclusive premieres of the best shows on FOX within hours of the United States broadcast – and in brilliant HD. The hot lineup includes the popular and powerful hit television drama, Empire in which Taraji P. Henson portrays the feisty ‘Cookie Lyon’ with flashy fashion sense and witty remarks, opposite her ex-husband and the ruthless head of the Lyon empire, ‘Lucious Lyon’ played by Academy Award® nominee, Terrence Howard.
To coincide with her visit and to ensure viewers are all caught up on the show, DStv and FOX are offering DStv Compact customers a rebroadcast of the second season of Empire with double bill episodes starting on the weekends of 4-5 June,
11-12 June and 18-19 June - three episodes will air per day at 19:20, 20:10 and 21:00.
The month of June will also see the premiere of the much anticipated second season of Wayward Pines on the 6 that 21:00, from executive producer M. Night Shyamalan ( The
Sixth Sense, The Visit), the 10- episode, psychological thriller picks up where it left off in the first season.
Starring Jason Patric (Rush, Narc), two-time Academy Award® nominee Djimon Hounsou (Blood Diamond, In America) and Emmy Award® and Golden Globe® nominee Hope Davis
(American Crime, The Newsroom), the residents of Wayward Pines are still battling against the iron-fisted rule of
the First Generation Dr. Theo Yedlin.
On the same night on 6 June at 21:50 Outcast, based on the Skybound/ Image comic title by creator Robert Kirkman ( The Walking Dead) and artist Paul Azaceta, follows Kyle Barnes (Patric Fugit ), a young man who has been plagued by demonic
possession all his life. Now, with the help of the Reverend Anderson, a preacher with personal demons of his own, Kyle embarks on a journey to find answers and regain the normal
life he lost. But what Kyle discovers could change his fate — and the fate of the world — forever.
“We are exceptionally thrilled at the opportunity to bring our content to even wider audiences in Africa so they get to experience the best content that is available on FOX,
within hours of U.S. broadcasts. Fans of Empire are definitely in for a treat - Taraji P. Henson has been a fan favourite with South African audiences from the first season.” says Khosi Khanyile, Fox Africa Head of Marketing.
Aletta Alberts, GM for Content for MultiChoice commented: “During the FOX two-week open window special earlier this year, we received an overwhelming response from our
Compact customers who enjoyed the FOX channel line-up. We believe that the fulltime addition of FOX with its excellent programming will enhance the entertainment experience of our
Compact customers.”
For more on this superb line-up and award winning programming tune into the home of The Walking Dead, The
Simpsons and more smash hit shows on FOX on DStv channel 125.
For more information please visit Foxafrica.com and DStv.com. To join the conversation, use the hashtag #CookieinJozi.

Isn't It About Time DStv Changes Its Channel Numbers

So many suscribers have asked to give a channel reshuffle but Multichoice hasn't given response to viewers questions. Here's all the channels which have gotten new channel numbers so far in the year:
People's Weather formerly channel 415 to 180
TLC Entertainment formerly channel 172 to 135

Replacement in a new channel number
Discovery World channel 187 to Discovery Family channel 136

Replacement in the same channel number
Investigation Discovery to ID Xtra channel 171
Fashion T.V. to Fashion One channel 178
Rhema TV to TBN channel 343

Here's some suscribers opinions

1.Move Telemundo to a new channel number closer to its rival Eva.

2.Move Cartoon Network/Nickelodeon to channel 300.

3.Sony Channel takes channel 118.

4.CBS Action & Drama occupies the 140's along with TCM.

5.MNet Family moves to a further channel number next to Mnet City.

6.Vuzu moves to the channel 120's again.

7.SABC 1,2 & 3 along with etv move next to the other free to air channels.

8.MNet Movies Zone moves closer to MNet Movies Action & Stars and Studio Universal moves to channel 113.

9.Trace Sports Stars moves to the channel 170's.

10.MTV moves to the channel 120's.

Thats all so far from what viewers mention.

Thursday, May 19, 2016

Boomerang Africa Celebrates Shark Awareness Day In July 2016 Along With Brand New Episodes Of Oddbods But This Time They Are Back With Full 22 Minute Episodes

BRAND NEW EPISODES
ODDBODS
The Oddbods are back in full 22 min episodes!

In this slaptstick comedy series, seven colorful little characters join forces to make sure you laugh out loud! The ‘Oddbods’ are a contemporary take on classic comedic performances such as Laurel & Hardy, Charlie Chaplin, the Three Stooges and Buster Keaton. The non-dialogue format allows the series to reach out and resonate with a global audience, due to its culturally neutral, language-less nature!

Premiere Date : Saturday 09/07/2016
Tune-In : Weekends @ 14:25 CAT
Repeat: Monday- Friday @ 11:00 CAT

BRAND NEW EPISODES
Zig & Sharko
The epic duel between Zig the Hyena and Sharko the Shark is far from over.

In the spirit of Shark Awareness Day, Boomerang has decided to air the next two new episodes of Zig and Sharko on Thursday 14th of July, on DStv channel 302. Prepare yourselves for more hilarious confrontations between two unlikely rivals over the affection of Marina, the mermaid of the lagoon, in two, all new episodes, premiering exclusively on Boomerang, DStv Channel 302. Sharko may be strong and brave, but Zig has many tricks up his sleeve. Will he finally manage to reach her? Tune in to find out!

Shark Day: 14/07/16 @ 18:40 CAT
Start Date : Monday 18/07/16
Tune-In : Monday-Friday @ 14:45 CAT
Repeat: Monday-Friday @ 19:00 CAT

PROGRAMMING BLOCK
BOOMERANG CLUB: SPECIAL SPORTS
The Olympic Games is fast approaching and in eager anticipation all the Boomerang characters area and ready to compete!

Watch as your favourite Boomerang characters lace up their sneakers and slip on their sweatbands as they get ready for action. Join Tom & Jerry, Wabbit, Mr Bean, The Pink Panther, as well as Oggy and the Cockroaches in sports-focused episodes while the world eagerly anticipates one of the world’s biggest sporting events. To make things even more exciting, Boomerang will also be hosting an all exclusive, cool new sports competition on www.boomeranghq.net. All Boomerang fans will be able to compete by using all their  favourite Boomerang characters to compete against each other to be crowned Boomerang’s very own gold medallist. 

Start Date : Saturday 23/07/16
Tune-In: Weekends @ 07:20 CAT
End Date: Sunday 24/07/16

Pop Up Party Arrives On Cartoon Network Africa In July 2016 Along With A Famous Japanese Series Which Took Nintendo By Storm

BRAND NEW SHOW
POP UP PARTY
There’s an epic, secret underground mission unravelling and only a few pretty important people over at Cartoon Network are in the know. Who’s invited? Everybody!

In the first ever locally-produced series, exclusive to Africa, Cartoon Network has selected a talented, dynamic crew of young urban dancers to pop-up across South Africa, each time, at a different location. Disrupting the scene, the dance crew will take over creating a fun, interactive experience for all  onlookers to enjoy. This series is the most contagious, unpredictable, African-spiced, dance party on the continent. Where will the crew turn-it-up next?

Premiere date : Saturday 23/07/16
Tune-in : Weekends @ 16:30 CAT
End date: Sunday 18/09/16

BRAND NEW SHOW
YOKAI WATCH
The global phenomenon YoKai Watch, is taking Africa by storm!

Based on a popular Nintendo game, this Japanese series has experienced mass global success; YoKai Watch, now coming to local screens across Africa where the fun and adventure may begin! A chance encounter with a mysterious Yokai named Whisper changes the life of fifth-grader Nate  forever. He is given a magical watch that allows him to see and interact with the secret world of the Yokai, invisible entities terrorising the people and complicating everyday life.

Premiere date : Monday 18/07/2016
Tune-In : Monday - Friday @ 18:30 CAT
Repeat : Weekends @ 14:10 CAT

BRAND NEW EPISODES
TEEN TITANS GO!
Robin, Starfire, Raven, Cyborg and Beast Boy, also known as the Teen Titans, are back for a brand new series of comedic misadventures!

Robin has come up with a new, full-proof plan to make Starfire fall in love with him. He’s decided that he is going to transform himself into a cat! Meanwhile, since Robin won’t give the team any direction or order (hoping they’ll learn to think for themselves), the Teen Titans begin taking hints and clues as to what  to do from fortune cookies - what on earth could possibly go wrong?

Premiere date : Monday 25/07/16
Tune-in : Monday - Friday  @ 16:10 CAT
Repeat: Monday-Friday @ 18h50 & 06:25 CAT
Sat & Sun @ 09:10 CAT

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

What's New In June 2016 On Nick Jr Africa

FRESH BEAT BAND OF SPIES NEW EPISODES
Wednesday 1 June @ 09:20
Twist, Kiki, Shout and Marina know how to entertain an audience with one of their musical gigs. But in reality, their band is actually a cover for their jobs as spies. They investigate unusual crimes with each band member
possessing a unique skill that helps them solve cases.

DORA AND FRIENDS NEW EPISODES
Saturday 4 June @ 15:30
Fans of young Dora the Explorer will love the latest adventures she goes on with her new group of friends, Kate, Naiya, Emma, Alana and Pablo. They all attend school in Playa Verde. But when school’s out, they explore their city,
using Dora’s smartphone to navigate the way.

PAW PATROL SAFETY STUNT WATER
Thursday 9 June 2016 @ 19:10 and Friday 10 June @ 07:10
Watch as the adorable rescue pups Chase, Marshall, Rocky, Zuma, Rubble and Skye learn how to protect and serve. Whether it’s chasing away thieves or saving a drowning child, the Paw Patrol will be on a roll, risking life and limb to keep their neighbourhood safe.

SHIMMER AND SHINE NEW EPISODES
Thursday 23 June @ 19:35
Genies in training Shimmer and Shine live in the enchanted Zahramay Falls where they go on exciting adventures with their pets Nahal and Tala. The magical lasses must learn how to grant their human friend Leah’s wishes without upsetting the natural balance, but their inexperience often leads to awkward mishaps they have to correct.

PROGRAMMING STUNTS & EVENTS
Sunday Movies
Dora and Friends: Puppy Princess Rescue
PREMIERE: Saturday, 4 June @ 19:10 and Sunday 5 June @ 07:10.
Go Diego Go!: Diego’s African Safari!
PREMIERE: Saturday 11 June @ 19:10 and Sunday 12 June @ 07:10.
Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves King Unicornio
PREMIERE: Saturday 18 June @ 19:10 and Sunday 19 June @ 07:10.
Ni Hao Kai Lan: Princess Kai Lan
PREMIERE: Saturday 25 June @ 19:10 and Sunday 26 June @ 07:10.