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VIMN Africa In Partnership With MultiChoice Expands MTV Base To Launch MTV Music 24

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Johannesburg, 26 February 2019: Viacom International Media Networks Africa (VIMN Africa), with its major distribution partner, MultiChoice, is taking its flagship local youth culture channel to a broader South African audience by launching MTV Base on DStv Access. MTV Base brings subscribers the best of locally produced content from Tuesday, 5 March this year. The Youth and Music entertainment channel airs home grown shows like Gqom Nation with Busisiwa and Ntando Duma, edutainment series MTV Shuga starring Thuso Mbedu and Mohale Motaung along with popular Newsish featuring local VJ talent from Tshego Koke, Farieda Metsileng to recent competition winner Ntandose Mosibi. At the same time, VIMN Africa will expand its international entertainment offering to the continent with the introduction of MTV Music 24 on the DStv platform in addition to the MTV Africa and MTV Base channels. This new content offering for DStv viewers will air as a simulcast (SD) linear TV service with music

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

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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 F

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

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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 fami

To Make Way For Streaming Disney Is Revamping Overseas TV Business

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One of the big questions facing Walt Disney Co. as it prepares to launch its Disney+ streaming app is how aggressively will it retreat from selling TV shows and movies to other networks and streaming services, in favor of keeping everything on its own outlets. If recent signals from the company are any guide, Disney is going all in on its own apps. New details learned by The Information suggests Disney’s shift will be broader than is widely understood, affecting TV services around the world, as well as its own children’s cable channels. Disney executives have told some TV networks in Europe and pay TV services in Latin America that it plans to end most of its licensing deals for Disney-made TV shows and movies in the next two or three years, according to two people familiar with the matter. Disney has previously said it would stop licensing movies to Netflix, but it hasn’t given many other specifics about how its licensing will change. THE TAKEAWAY • Disney will end most

Miniso Goes Global With Cartoon Network's 'Adventure Time'

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Miniso has teamed up with Cartoon Network to present an epic 264-item collection of Adventure Time products in its stores across 62 territories around the world. From Europe to Asia, and Africa to North America and South America, the retailer is stacking its shelves with items featuring iconic characters including Finn, Jake, BMO and Lumpy Space Princess. Launching this month as part of a phased global rollout, Adventure Time fans across South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Madagascar, Tanzania and Uganda will be able to enjoy an immersive in-store experience with the collection, which will be comprised of plushies, stationery, gifts and accessories such as backpacks and cosmetics. In the near future, the collection will add even more items as well as expand to additional territories. “The scale of this range demonstrates the popularity and enduring qualities of the Adventure Time franchise globally,” said Vikram Sharma, Vice President of Cartoon Network Enterprises, Asia Pacific. “Min

Wooala! Boomerang Africa's New Local Production Debuts In April 2019 - Boomerang Africa April 2019 Highlights

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BRAND LOCAL SERIES WOOALA! You Won’t Believe Your Eyes A world of possibilities is opening up this April on Boomerang with a brand-new series called Wooala! Magic is on every corner of Cape Town as Wian, the talented and mysterious magician, performs for unsuspecting families! Not only is the WOW factor major, but you’ll also get a chance to learn a few tricks of your own. Catch a sneak peek of Wooala! during the wild April Fool’s AbracadaBoom! stunt on 1 April featuring the best magic themed episodes that we have to offer. Don’t miss the magic this April on Boomerang! Sneak Peek in AbracadaBoom! Stunt: Monday 01/04/2019 @ 14:25 CAT Premiere Date: Saturday 06/04/2019 Tune-in: Saturdays and Sundays @ 09:00 CAT NEW EPISODES TAFFY It’s Time to Shine The take down tactics haven’t stopped in Mrs. Muchmore’s mansion as new episodes of Taffy premiere on Boomerang this April. Taffy is getting used to his new life of luxury, but Bentley is right at his paws ready

False Identity Premieres This April On Telemundo Africa Plus Lord Of The Skies Season 4

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FALSE IDENTITY / IDENTIDADE FALSA Weeknights 9pm WAT/ 10pm CAT, starts on 1st April Isabel (Camila Sodi) and Diego (Luis Ernesto Franco) are two strangers who must flee from their past to escape their enemies. While Diego gets involved in a criminal world, selling fuel to Sonora's most powerful drug dealer, Isabel looks to flee an abusive marriage with her children. While hiding from the horrors that surround them, Isabel and Diego’s paths cross and theirs lives are changed forever. Along with Isabel’s son, the pair take on a new identity as a family and flee to Houston, Texas.  CAST o   Camila Sodi (as Isabel) o   Luis Ernesto Franco (as Diego) o   Sergio Goyri (as Gavino) o   Samadhi (as Circe) o   Uriel del Toro (as Joselito) o   Manuel Balbi (as Eliseo) o   Sonya Smith (as Fernanda) o   Eduardo Yáñez (as Mateo) LORD OF THE SKIES 4 / O SENHOR DOS CÉUS 4 Weeknights 10pm WAT/ 11pm CAT, starts on 15th April Aurelio Casillas is where he longed to be:

Dan Kouzo Returns To Africa's Screens On Cartoon Network In A Brand New Show Titled Bakugan: Battle Planet In April - Cartoon Network Africa April 2019 Highlights

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NEW EPISODES CRAIG OF THE CREEK Reaching New Heights! All new episodes of Craig of the Creek are coming to Cartoon Network this April! Get ready to go into the creek and face challenging expeditions that will take you to unimaginable heights. Mysterious friendships will also emerge, as Craig, Kelsey, and JP venture further into new territories. You’ll even get to see a diferent side of Craig that will disrupt your expectations. These new episodes are sure to become your favourites, so make sure you mark your calendars to tune in to Cartoon Network on 8 April. Premiere: Monday 08/04/2019 Tune-in: Monday - Friday @ 16:25 CAT NEW SERIES BAKUGAN: BATTLE PLANET A New Age Bakugan: Battle Planet, a thrilling new series, premieres this April on Cartoon Network. Get up close and personal with Dan Kouzo and his best friends Lia and Wynton, who are also known as ‘The Awesome Ones’. They are placed at the epicenter of the awakening of the Bakugan, which are mysterious cre

Nickelodeon Embarks On New Direction With Its Biggest, Most Wide-Ranking Content Slate Ever

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Nickelodeon is unveiling a new content slate created for today’s kids who are multicultural, family-focused, and in control of their entertainment choices across platforms. With a foundation of supercharging its globally powerful original franchises like SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and PAW Patrol, and welcoming new, acquired properties into its ecosystem, Nickelodeon’s new slate represents a renewing of its commitment to serve all kids, through a multicultural lens; bringing in talent kids love from other platforms and formats; and opening up its demo to capture kid and parent co-viewing, to satisfy this generation’s demand for shared family time. The slate, announced today by Nickelodeon President Brian Robbins, was put into development in October at the beginning of Robbins’ tenure and will begin to debut on Nick’s platforms this summer. “We have a laser focus on who kids are today, and what they want, so we are making a wider variety of shows and ser

COMING UP IN MARCH 2019 ON NICK JR AFRICA

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MAX & RUBY 18 MARCH AT 14:55 CAT Nick Jr. is bringing brand-new episodes of everyone’s favourite bunny siblings, Max & Ruby. PAW PATROL 17 MARCH AT 17:00 CAT Ryder and the pups are back for all-new adventures and rescue missions. BLAZE AND THE MONSTER MACHINES 3 MARCH AT 13:10 CAT Spend a weekend with your favourite monster trucks as Nick Jr. brings you a marathon of episodes with Blaze and AJ in Axle City. Blaze and his driver AJ are introduced to a world of racing Monster machines. But when a truck named Crusher uses dirty tricks to try and win the Championship Race, Blaze will do everything he can to help his friends and beat Crusher to the finish line. SPECIALS SUNDAYS AT 08:05 CAT Get an early start and let mom and dad sleep in a bit by spending time with your favourite Nick Jr. friends every Sunday from 08:05 CAT. Hang out with special episodes of Dora the Explorer, Team Umizoomi and Wallykazam. Dora the Explorer: Dragon in the School - S

Tom Cruise Festival Coming In April 2019 On TNT Africa With A Selection Of Movies For The Whole Family

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FAN WITH THE FAM On the 22nd of April South Africa celebrates Family Day. We all know that watching a good movie is great opportunity to share time with your loved ones, but choosing what to watch can be an endless task. In April, TNT makes the job easier by proposing an excellent selection of tender, sweet and funny movies - a list that is sure to give every family member something to take away. Saturday 20th of April 12:50 – The Blind Side (2009) 14:55 – Back to the future II (1989) 16:40 – Teen Wolf (1985) 18:10 – Billy Elliot (2000) 20:00 – The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) Sunday 21th of April 13:10 – Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) 14:50 – Field of Dreams (1989) 16:35 – Patch Adams (1998) 18:30 – Jurassic Park III (2001) 20:00 – Back to the future III (1990) Monday 22th of April (Bank Holiday) 13:10 – Back to the Future (1985) 15:05 – Madea’sFamily Reunion (2006) 16:55 – Liar Liar (1997) 18:20 – 3 Ninjas (1992) 20:00 – E.T., The Extra-Terre

Have A Look At What's Heading Your Way On Real Time Africa In April 2019

Married by Mum and Dad From Tuesday 2 April at 20:00 A modern day take on an old school tradition, this series looks at voluntary arranged marriages to see if they can make a real world success. Men and women who have been unlucky in love agree to put their love lives and their future in the hands of the people who know them best: their parents. Former NFL player, and self-described 'player', Devin doesn't trust himself to pick the right partner. Meanwhile Marissa's parents have never agreed with her choices in boyfriends. Can their parents make better choices for their children's romantic lives? In this fascinating social experiment parents will go in search of a future spouse and arrange the wedding - all without the future spouses meeting until they walk down the aisle! Our Little Family From Wednesday 3 April at 20:00 The Hamill family is like any other family, except for the fact that they're all little people! Dan and Michelle Hamill and their th

Discovery Family Africa Sizzling Lineup For April 2019

Tricks on the Street From Friday 12 April at 18:30 In this unique series, street magician, illusionist and mentalist Ryan Tricks uses his mind-blowing abilities to brighten up people's lives. Featuring a collection of exclusive tricks specially commissioned for this series, social media sensation Ryan travels around London - and his stage is wherever the mood takes him. From performing tricks to a group of young mums to soup kitchen staff, he works his own unique brand of magic on a diverse range of young people who really deserve a little lift to their day. Chopped Junior From Monday 1 April at 15:10 Little chefs with big culinary ambition are taking over the kitchen in this flavoursome series as ambitious children seek to make unforgettable meals from mystery ingredients under a ticking clock. Throughout the series, talented young chefs open their baskets to find mandatory mystery ingredients ranging from beef tongue to gummy candy and are challenged to create appetizer

Serial Killer Sundays Are Headed Your Way On Investigation Discovery Africa In April 2019 Alongside One Of America's Best Moments That End In Tragedy

Serial Killer Sundays Sunday April 7 and Sunday April 14 at 22:00 America’s most horrific serial killers go under the spotlight with a series of documentaries exploring their stories – and how events unfolded. BTK: The Hunt For A Killer examines the longest-running serial killer in history whose 30-year reign of terror began in 1974 with one of the most brutal murders Wichita, Kansas had ever witnessed. The programme recounts the investigation and the impact on those affected. In Deadly Legacy, detective Jason Moran reopens the case of one of America's most notorious serial killers, 'Killer Clown' John Wayne Gacy, to finally identify the eight victims who have gone without a name for decades. Bad Henry recounts how detective Garry McFadden beat the odds to find and capture serial killer, "Bad" Henry Louis Wallace. And, Atlanta Child Murders explores a tragic chapter in the city’s history, where over a two-year period at least 29 black children and young adults fr

Coming Up In April 2019 On TLC Africa

Counting On From Monday 1 April at 21:00 The lives of the next generation of Duggars are full of surprises, emotion and milestone moments - and this series is following them every step of the way! There have been wedding bells ringing for Josiah and Lauren, John David and Abbie, and Joe and Kendra. How have the new spouses been adjusting to married life in the larger-than- life family? And, of course, these being the Duggars, there have been new additions with Jinger and Jeremy's baby girl, Felicity; Kendra's little boy, Garrett; and Joy giving birth via C-section to the 'biggest Duggar yet', Gideon! Will the Duggars be counting even more babies this series? While You Were Out From Wednesday 10 April at 20:00 Everyone has a dream project for his or her home, most of which never get done - until now. Whether it's an idea for inside the house in the basement, bedroom, kitchen, or den, or even in the yard, this series sees those renovation dreams come true. In eac

Discovery Channel Africa's Lineup For April 2019

Extinct Or Alive From Wednesday 3 April at 21:00 What if extinct animals weren't really extinct? Forrest Gallante, a wildlife biologist, scours the globe using cutting edge technology on his mission to find species that the world has stopped looking for. With a deep passion for, and knowledge of, all animals - Forrest tangles with remote and sometimes dangerous environments, seeking out evidence and eyewitnesses to track and bring back to life creatures mistakenly labelled as extinct. From trekking the jungles of Taiwan to seek the Formosan clouded leopard, to braving the frozen tundra of Canada in search of the white wolf of Newfoundland, can Forrest prove these creatures are still alive? Gold Rush: Parker's Trail From Monday 8 April at 20:00 Having tackled the rugged and dangerous trails of the Klondike and the hostile jungles of Guyana, Parker Schnabel is ready to take his hunt for gold to the next level, in Papua New Guinea. He wants to reconnect with his grandfather J

Important Notice For DStv Subscribers: Zee Bollymovies Will Stop Airing From Thursday, 28 February

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Dear Viewer, Please note that Zee Bollywood Movies will stop airing on the 28th of February 2019. Find Indian specific content on Zee World (166) and Star Life (167). For more info go to DStv.com. Thank You for watching.

COMING UP IN MARCH 2019 ON NICKTOONS AFRICA: KCA, NEW MOVIE, STUNTS AND MARATHONS

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LUCKY Unlucky leprechaun, Happy McSweeney, is in for the adventure of a lifetime when he and his friends set out on a daring mission to retrieve the pot of gold that was stolen by the evil Houlihan from the McSweeney family years ago. Family Movie Thursday 22 March at 09:40 CAT/ 08:40 WAT/ 10:40 EAT HERE’S TO THE SUPERHEROES Because here at NickToons, heroes are made from hard work, being humble, having good friends and a great attitude! This is a stunt so SUPER that we're playing it twice! Join all the NickToons Superheroes every weekday starting 18 March to 05 April from 06:35 CAT/ 05:35 WAT/ 07:35 EAT The important thing is to make kids laugh. AND 10:00 CAT/ 09:00 WAT/ 11:00 EAT So, what is funny? That’s simple. MONDAY 18 Peppa Pig TUESDAY 19 Breadwinners WEDNESDAY 20 The Penguins of Madagascar THURSDAY 21 Avatar FRIDAY 22 Winx MONDAY 25 My Little Pony TUESDAY 26 Robot and Monster WEDNESDAY 27 Moosebox THURSDAY 28 Angry Beavers FRIDAY 29 Planet S

COMING UP IN MARCH 2019 ON NICKELODEON AFRICA: KCA, NEW EPISODES OF HENRY DANGER, MARATHONS AND STUNTS

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HENRY DANGER The all new episodes will keep you on the edge of your seat! Here’s what to look out for: • Kid Danger & Captain Man are sprayed with Flabber Gas making them powerless to defeat a new villain in Swellview. • Ray and Henry accidentally activate an atomic bomb in the Man Cave. • A mysterious villain gets involved at a convention and the entire gang is forced into action. • Oh, and it’s Henry’s Birthday! NE (501, 503-508, 510, 509); Weekdays from 18 to 22 March @ 18:30 & 18:50 KIDS’ CHOICE AWARDS 2019 Sunday 24 March at 17:05. Simulcast on Nickelodeon South Africa, Rest of Africa AND Nicktoons South! LIVE ACTION CROSSOVER STUNT Nickelodeon brings you a two for one with our very best crossover episodes. From 04 Mar, starting at 16:35. With a weekend marathon from 12:10. MONDAY 4 MARCH 16:35 The Thundermans (212) Haunted Thundermans Part 1 16:55 The Thundermans (211) Never Friending Story TUESDAY 5 MARCH 16:35 Henry Danger (509) Knight &

NBCUniversal International Networks Acquires Gripping Legal Drama Proven Innocent For UNIVERSAL TV In The UK And Africa

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NBCUniversal International Networks (NBCUIN) announced the acquisition of Proven Innocent, licensed from Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution, to premiere on UNIVERSAL TV (DStv channel 117) – NBCUIN’s general entertainment channel – in the UK and Africa. This new legal series tells the emotional story of one woman’s fight for the innocence of others, as well as her own. Produced by 20th Century Fox Television, in association with Danny Strong Productions, the 13 one-hour episodes will premiere in the UK and Africa, on UNIVERSAL TV (DStv channel 117) from Monday, 11 March 2019 at 20:00 CAT. Proven Innocent follows an underdog criminal defence firm led by Madeline Scott, played by Rachelle Lefevre (Under the Dome, A Gifted Man), a fierce and uncompromising lawyer with a hunger for justice. There is no one who understands the power of setting an innocent person free more than Madeline. At age 18, she was wrongfully convicted, along with her brother, Levi Scott, played