Budget Cuts Will Not Solve BBC's Problems

The retrenchment of the BBC’s news behemoth has been a long time coming but is no less welcome for all that. The Corporation has been forced by financial considerations to take a long, hard look at what its core news functions should be.

The cuts announced by Fran Unsworth, director of news and current affairs, envisage slimmed down news schedules and greater pooling of reporters to end the practice of separate teams of journalists covering the same stories for different outlets.

The award-winning Victoria Derbyshire morning magazine show has been axed and others are to be reduced in scope. Newsnight will make fewer films.

The aim is for the news operation to save £80 million out of the £800 million in overall savings earmarked by the BBC by 2022. It will involve the loss of 450 editorial jobs which the Corporation hopes to manage mainly through voluntary redundancy.

There is an old saying at the BBC that whenever there are difficulties, “deputy heads will roll”. The sense that the legions of managers earning six figure salaries are always immune from such economies runs deep. It is essential that other parts of the Corporation take a lead from the news side and weed out duplication and inefficiency. But the strategy behind the cuts is hard to discern.

Ms Unsworth told staff that they had to move away from traditional broadcasting towards digital. This in order to attract a youth audience who the BBC data say once watched the news but don’t anymore. But it is questionable whether they did so in the past or were waiting for something else to come on the television while the news was on. The younger generation today no longer watch the BBC at all let alone its news output.

But they will as they get older, which is why the BBC needs to produce good quality programming that appeals to anyone of any age. It must be possible for the Corporation to cut its spending without reducing the quality of its output. Setting out in pursuit of a youth audience, whose digital interests are often fleeting and demotic, risks replacing good journalism with “click-bait” stories that are of no interest to the audience that is interested in news.

Whatever reforms the BBC makes to save money, though, cannot be uncoupled from the bigger debate about the future of public service broadcasting and the licence fee.

Some Details Regarding The Long Awaited Channel, Limpopo TV

Limpopo residents are excited about a new television channel that will be launching soon. The channel will be known as Limpopo TV and its content will be a mixture of local and international programmes with a modern flair, aimed at entertaining, educating and informing.

Limpopo TV is a unique multi-cultural & ethnic platform for news and information created for Limpopo Community, Africa and the World, Free to Air and subscription television’s most dynamic, high growth, and loyal consumers!

Limpopo TV is the nation’s first channel to fill this significant void and provide True Limpopo viewers news, information,
entertainment and educational content focused on their interests and needs on a day to day.

Limpopo TV's purpose is to be a news organization that gives voice to the varied experiences, issues, points-of-view and priorities that matter and relevant to Limpopo Community. The network will empower Limpopo Community and address the issues of the day in a way that is fresh, bright, complete, inspiring and empowering to its audience.

Some residents share their opinions on this new channel.

-Pam Ditshego says she is excited that there will finally be a channel telling their, stories which most people don’t know about.“It’s about time we show our talent to the world, and our indigenous languages will be heard,” she says.
-Mpho Kolonyane says many Sepedi-speaking people don’t know their culture, so this is an opportunity for the younger generation to learn more of where they come from.
-Lekoetsi Thosago says she is happy and believes the new TV channel will assist with youth development.“The entertainment industry does not really recognise people in Limpopo because most TV programmes are in Zulu; now it’s our time to shine and show our diverse cultures.
-Paballo Kolonyane says she is delighted and believes her dream of being an actress is about to come true.
-Thabiso Mathe says it’s about time to discover the hidden talent of people in Limpopo.“This is an opportunity to raise our voices in our own languages,” he says.
-Muzzy Bhila says this will give artists an opportunity and platform to showcase their work.
-Jimmy Medupe says the TV channel is good for job creation and it will include more local talents and skills.“I see this channel as a way to fight poverty and I hope the municipalities will work with the station so it can have a longer life,” Medupe says.
-Luyanda Rams says Limpopo TV will unearth the talent of people living in the province.

Fox Life Africa Must Fall Takes Flight

Sick and tired of complaining to FOX Africa and MultiChoice regarding FOX Life good news there's a petition going around to have it removed from the platform. Show your support by clicking the link 'FOX Life Must Fall'

CANIMAF With African Animation Network

We begin our retrospective with our very first special guest from CANIMAF, Nick Wilson. His participation in this 3rd edition allowed the many festival-goers and professionals in attendance to appreciate the immense opportunities that the animation industry offers to the economy, culture and the technology industry. Nick is the head of the AAN which is one of the partners of Tousanime and its festival Canimaf. 

Together with the AAN, he pilots large-scale projects that contribute to the development of animation in Africa. Here are some of his successes.

The African Animation Network (AAN) is a pro-profit, talent-driven, social enterprise with a core mission to empower African animation professionals and build a sustainable animation industry. AAN believes that this can be achieved through 3 key pillars:
1.) Talent Identification & Skills Development
2.) revenue-generating Access to Audience
3.) & (with these in place) we believe direct Investment will follow.

AAN has developed a series of Open Network Platforms to facilitate the 3 pillars. Nick was responsible for building the institutional & industry partner networks as well as developing the content delivery strategy & platforms to drive expansion & revenues across the open network platforms.

Key industry partnerships brokered:
AAN is a brand custodian of Animation du Monde Pan-Africa in partnership with Annnecy Int. Animated Film Fest. & Market/MIFA. By geographic footprint, AAN runs the largest leg of the premiere animation pitching competition in the world.

In partnership with Basic Lead, AAN runs the animation programme (workshops & panels) & hosts the animation pavilion at Africa's premiere content trade shows DISCOP Markets (Abidjan, Joburg, Cairo).

AAN has a co-publishing partnership with Animation Magazine, the most prestigious animation-centric publication globally. Top African news items are published on Animation Magazines digital & social platforms & reach over 180,000 people globally.

AAN has partnered with the top kids animation broadcaster Cartoon Network Africa. In 2018 AAN ran the Rest of Africa PR for Creative Lab with a 26,000% ROI.
AAN has partnered with SSTREAMM to create an AAN mobile SVOD channel on MTN Shortz.

AAN has partnered with Baboon Animation (27 Emmy's) & Toonz Media Group (produce +10,000min/year) to create DISCOMICS IQEMBU. IQEMBU means "group" or "cluster" in isiZulu.

AAN, in partnership with Imira and Basic Lead, will launch the first African-owned linear 24hr kids' animation & pop culture thematic channel.

Thank you again for your excellent participation in this 3rd edition of CANIMAF

NBCUniversal Launches A New News Channel Called Sky World News Globally, Question Arise On Whether This Channel Will Replace Sky News On DStv?

A new NBC Sky World News channel will go live this summer across global TV networks, as well as on the Peacock streaming service which will not be available in South Africa.

The channel will mark Comcast’s first effort to unite its brands since its $30 billion acquisition of Sky in 2018.

Andy Lack, chairman of NBC News, told the FT that the service will target English-speaking audiences, and will draw on a 3,500-strong combined workforce and hire 100-200 dedicated staff. Ten new bureaus will open worldwide, extending the NBC-Sky reporting footprint by some 50 per cent.

The operation will be led by British TV executive Deborah Turness, who ran NBC News between 2013 and 2017 before being given responsibility for developing its international arm.

On launch, the television channel will reach an estimated 130 million households, and will seek to take on the likes of CNN and BBC in the global world news market. Since then MultiChoice and Sky News have been silent on the matter.

“We’ve longed for an international channel,” Lack said to the FT . “Going back to the Gulf war when CNN essentially came on to the scene, we knew then at NBC that if you weren’t in the 24-hour news business globally, you weren’t really in the news business. So when I first went to NBC in 1993 it was like, goddamn, how do we get one of those?” That opportunity seemingly finally arose following the acquistion of Sky.

The Classic Flintstone Characters Pebbles And Bamm-Bamm Return In The Brand New Series Yabba Dabba Dinosaur In February 2020 On Boomerang Africa Along With New Episodes From Your Favourite Shows

YABBA-DABBA DINOSAUAR
New Show
Pebbles Flintstone and Bamm-Bamm Rubble are best friends growing up in prehistoric times when dinosaurs still walked the earth. They live in the town of Bedrock, a modern stone-age civilization, but whenever they get the chance, Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm head to the open wilderness outside of town known as: The Crags, where the environments are as wild and amazing as the countless different dinosaurs that live there. In the Crags, Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm are free to do whatever they want, and no one can tell them how to do it.
PREMIERE DATE
Monday 17/02/2020
TUNE-IN
Monday to Friday @ 18:05 CAT
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MR Bean, the animated series
New Episodes
Bean is Back! Mr Bean is back for a third series of his animated adventures.  This series follows Mr Bean, his best friend Teddy and his long-suffering landlady Mrs Wicket as we witness more of the mishaps that surround Mr Bean’s daily life.
PREMIERE DATE
Monday 03/02/2020
TUNE-IN
Monday to Friday @ 16:15 CAT
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Masha and the Bear Song Fest
Masha is a free-spirited and fun girl who loves to cause mayhem but also sing while hanging out with her friend Michka the bear.
This feel good stunt will figure a combination of the best singing episodes of Masha and the Bear.
PREMIERE DATE
Sunday 01/03/2020 @ 07:35 CAT

DStv Expands It's Offering - More Channels For More Customers

DStv customers are in for a massive treat this January. Not only will Compact Plus customers now get to enjoy Nick Jr. (channel 307), Family customers will also have National Geographic (channel 181) and TRACE Urban (channel 326) added to their package for their viewing pleasure. And, Access customers will get to watch Moja Love (channel 157) from 7 February to 6 March…that’s even more entertainment for everyone to enjoy!

Then, there are two exciting pop-up channels to explore, M-Net Movies Blackout: The Leading Men Edition (channel 109) available on Premium from 24 January to 16 February, showcasing some of Hollywood’s greatest black actors in their biggest films. There will be over 100 movies to watch, and viewers can look out for the likes of Morgan Freeman, Samuel L. Jackson, Martin Lawrence, Eddie Murphy and more.

The Ultimate Love pop-up channel (channel 198), will bring a new twist to reality television as we know it.  The channel will run from 9 February until 5 April, is a first-of-its-kind Nigerian reality show which centres on 16 participants (eight males & eight females) living together in an isolated location with the hope of finding love. Participants will be paired based on their mutual attraction to one another and will compete to emerge as the ultimate couple of the competition.

“We are continuously looking at ways that will ensure that customers across all our packages are able to access some of the great content that is available on our platform. Having these channels available for our customers is part of our ongoing commitment to bringing a wide variety of the best in local and international content that touches the lives of our viewers,” said Mark Rayner, Chief Executive Officer at MultiChoice South Africa.

The addition of Nick Jr. to the Compact Plus package is certainly a delight to parents. Nick Jr. (channel 307) forms part of DStv’s School of Laughter, which is all about a world of kid-friendly humour, to get your little one chuckling. Research has shown this helps tremendously in honing a number of social skills, from developing empathy to making friends easily and boosting creativity. Nick Jr. is the perfect channel to help younger kids (from two to six years old) explore the world around them. In February Nick Jr will also feature new episodes of popular shows such as Paw Patrol, Rusty Rivets and Blaze and the Monster Machines and they will be available on Catch Up.

National Geographic is certain to be a hit with shows such as Brain Games, which invites celebrities to realise their special brain power through fun games, Running Wild With Bear Grylls, where the renowned adventurer guides some Hollywood stars through the most extreme environments in the world, it’s all about taking a fresh look at the planet we live on and lots more.

TRACE Urban is a youth channel that focuses purely on urban and afro-urban celebrity news, music, entertainment and culture. It’s where the happening teens and young adults get their daily source of hot and happening action.

The content on Moja Love has proven to be popular with our audiences on channel 157 since the channel launched. The channel flights mostly local content that focuses on reality TV, actuality, entertainment and talk shows. The open period for the channel means that customers on the DStv Access package will be able to enjoy this content as well.

As always, DStv is bringing its customers a whole lot to be delighted about in 2020 – and this is just the beginning.

-ENDS –

Cartoon Network Africa Is Getting On The Zagtoon Action With The Debut Of Power Players In February 2020 Along With New Episodes Of Favourite Shows

POWER PLAYERS
New Show
Axel, a 9-year-old boy who can transform into a living action figure, gains a wild new perspective on the world as he wrangles a team of quirky smart-toys on the biggest small adventures a kid could ever imagine.
PREMIERE DATE
Monday 24/2 2020
TUNE-IN
Monday-Friday @07:20 CAT
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NINJAGO
New Episodes
The Ice Chapter: Zane’s been captured by the evil Ice Emperor. The Ninja have mounted a desperate rescue mission – but if they want to see their friend again, they’ll have to battle hordes of Blizzard Samurai as they make their way through the Never-Realm, from where no Ninja has ever returned. Join the adventures of Nya, Kai, Jay, Zane, Cole, Lloyd, and Master Wu in 15 exciting new episodes. Bundle up, and let’s go!
PREMIERE DATE
Friday 22/2 2020
TUNE-IN
Weekends @ 10:45  CAT
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Let’s Dance STUNT
Pop-Up Party is back with several dance clips! Filmed in Kenya, we are going to discover the trendy and  hottest dance moves of the moment!  To discover in floating on Cn Africa from 01/03 and for few of them during the Let's Dance Stunt! In the Let's dance Stunt there will be a  selection of episodes on the theme of dance and a premiere of some of the new Pop-up Party S3 clips! Fun, dance and smiles!
TUNE-IN
Saturday 29/2 2020 @08:40 CAT

February 2020 Lineup On CuriosityStream Africa

HIDDEN TRACES
Tuesdays from 4 February CAT: 20:00
Episodes 6 x 60 Mins
New archeological findings, first hand accounts of the war, Experts interviews and CGI and 3D reconstitutions intermingle in this investigative series on the look out for hidden traces of the most emblematic episodes of war. Each battle field becomes an open book revealing unexpected elements and details shedding new lights on the conflicts and their context.
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THE CASE
Thursdays from 6 February 2020 CAT: 21:00
Episodes: 12 x 60 Mins
Every cop has a case that haunts him and hits his life. A case so intense and personal that pushes him past his limits. And when a cop ends up to go fully on record, this case remains rooted in you. In each episode of the series, a police officer reveals the strongest moments of the investigation that marked his life.
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WHAT’S MY CAR WORTH?
Weekdays from 3 February CAT: 14:00 & 14:30 Back to Back Episodes Weekdays from 17 February CAT: 14:00
Episodes: 30 x 30 Mins
They may think their classic cars are priceless, but owners get a true sense of what their rides are worth in this longtime Velocity series. Sports Car Market magazine Publisher Keith Martin provides the critical, expert eyes auto enthusiasts need to properly determine value. He visits car auctions across the U.S. to test drive some of the world's rarest automobiles for sale, from powerful muscle cars to stylish European sports autos. After an in-depth inspection and a deep dive into each car's history, Martin determines an accurate value before it races across the auction block. Comic/actor Josh Nasar ("Sons of Anarchy") --a collector car junkie joins Martin on many episodes.
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CRIME SCENE SOLVERS
Thursdays from 6 February CAT: 20:00
Episodes: 4x 60 Mins
When tackling a crime, the investigator’s only solution is to make the clues talk! There is no such thing as a perfect crime. Assault, kidnapping, murder… the culprit always leaves traces behind him. To hook the viewer, all the clues involved in the story are laid out in a CSI forensics lab, staged very esthetically. Each episode is structured around ten clues, presented like the scattered pieces of a macabre jigsaw puzzle. Gradually, the viewer comes to understand the part played by each clue in the investigation, until finally the truth is revealed. Each episode is addictive appointment viewing, captivating storytelling that grips the viewer and doesn’t let go until the last minute. Reality trumps fiction!
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BUTTERFLY EFFECT
Monday to Friday from 3 February CAT: 19:00 & 19:30
Episodes: 39x 30 Mins
Our history is no more than a series of incredible events. From the birth of a thousand- year-old empire to the death of a flourishing civilization, from the creative genius of a handful of men to a worldwide cultural revolution, the most infinitesimal of our decisions can influence the future of humanity.
Every episode guides us to revisit a key event, a crossroads in our History where the world swings one way or the other. With spectacular reconstitutions created by 3D modeling specialists, every story is told in sequences and uchronies, which gives new perspective for today.
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BRIGHT NOW
Monday –Friday from 3 February CAT: 18:00
Episodes: 12x 30 Mins
With the newest technologies and access to incredible storytellers around the world, explore pivotal moments in history, meet fascinating people, visit their world's experiences, and uncover extraordinary wildlife findings all in our present day.
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BREAKTHROUGH
Monday –Friday from 3 February CAT: 18:30
Episodes: 20x 30 Mins
Take a deeper look at some of the recent developments in physics, astronomy, and other sciences. Learn from experts’ research findings, theories, and efforts on how to resolve global scientific events. Find out about rip currents, asteroids, wildfires, life on Mars, and so much more in this short-form documentary series

Coastal Killers Debuts In February On CBS Justice Africa

COASTAL KILLERS
Season 1 Premiere CBS JUSTICE ORIGINAL
Sundays at 21:00 from 2nd February until 5th April
Perhaps it’s the sea air or too much sun. But despite the jollity associated with sandcastles and ice creams, breezy promenade walks and donkey rides, many British seaside towns have a dubious reputation for hosting the most remarkable crimes.

Some of the most strange and terrifying murders ever recorded in British criminal history have taken place at the famous seaside resorts; the grand hotels playing host to some of the deadliest murderers imaginable, and the seafronts doubling as stalking grounds for the serial killers.

Three Shows Are Back For Another Season On Universal TV Africa

Coroner S2 will premiere Monday 3rd at 8pm.
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Hudson & Rex is an action-packed police-procedural drama set in Newfoundland.
The series follows the partnership between cunning Major Crimes detective, Charlie Hudson, and his partner, Rex, a German Shepherd with heightened senses and formerly with the K-9 police unit.
Hudson & Rex S2 will premiere Tuesday 11th at 8pm.
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There is murder again in Midsomer County. DCI Barnaby along with DS Jamie Winter are back to solve more murders in Britain’s deadliest county.
Along with Barnaby and Winter, eccentric forensic expert Fleur Perkins and Paddy, the Barnaby’s dog are also returning for another season of murder and mayhem.
Midsomer Murders S21 will premiere Sunday 9th at 8pm.
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On Valentine’s Weekend (Friday 14th-Sunday 16th) we will also be celebrating the season of love with a double-bill of romance every day @ 12:30.
Our season will include four premieres; The Joneses’ Unplugged (2017), Brimming With Love (2018), Can’t Buy My Love (2017) and Hopeless, Romantic (2016).
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CONTINUING SERIES
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S21 continues throughout February (Wednesday @ 8pm)
NCIS S15 continues throughout February (Wednesday @ 8.50pm)
My Life is Murder continues throughout February (Fridays @ 8pm)

The Mummy And Scorpion King Festival+More Coming In February 2020 To Studio Universal Africa

TUESDAY BLOCKBUSTERS
“And that’s a wrap…!” are hopefully the last words uttered on the set of The Mummy, every time it gets made.
On Studio we return to the Brendan Fraser classic in February, with The Mummy trilogy and The Scorpion King quadrilogy in Tuesday double-bills from 6pm

THE MUMMY
4th, 11th and 18th February at 18:00
Studio Universal brings you one of the best trilogies this February, The Mummy. Let us take all you treasure-seeking explorers back to thrilling tomb adventures with Brendan Fraser. Set in the Sahara in 1925, The Mummy is a tragically epic expedition following an American man serving in the French Foreign Legion on an archaeological dig at the ancient city of Hamunaptra. The adventure begins when they accidentally awaken an undead priest! Watch The Mummy on February 4th at 18:00.
But the adventure is not over yet. This second part of the trilogy continues on Tuesday 11th at 18:00, so watch out for The Mummy Returns. Egyptologist Evelyn and her Legionnaire husband Rick must once again defeat Imhotep and take on the Scorpion King to save the world from evil.
If you have committed this far then you have to watch the final movie in the trilogy, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor on Tuesday 18th at 18:00, as Rick and Evelyn get entangled with a rogue faction planning to reanimate the ruler who united the land.

THE SCORPION KING
4th, 11th, 18th amd 25th February at 18:00 and 20:10
What’s better than a trilogy? A quadrilogy of The Scorpion King – and it’s right after The Mummy on Tuesdays! Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson stars as a mercenary hired to destroy the evil ruler Memnon, who is protected by the visions of a beautiful sorceress. Catch it on February 4th at 20:10, straight after The Mummy.
The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior and The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption follow swiftly on February 11th and 18th, so watch out for those!
Finish off your month with the best ending of all, The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power. After a friend turns on him, Mathayus needs all his resources to prevent the release of a terrible and ancient power. Grab your popcorn for this one on February 25th at 18:00.
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STEVEN SEAGAL IS...BACK!
The ever-present pony-tailed one returns for Action Weekend on Valentine’s Day (when else!) and this time around we boast channel premieres of...

UNDER SIEGE 15th February at 20:00
This daring movie features a US battleship, nuclear terrorists and the legendary Steven Seagal. Casey Ryback is a former Navy SEAL captain who is now a cook aboard the USS Missouri. While Casey is preparing for the Captain’s birthday, the rest of the team don’t anticipate a more deadly surprise. Posing as the birthday entertainment, the terrorists start their plan to steal the ship’s nuclear arsenal. It’s up to Casey to stop them with his expert martial arts skills, weapons and tactics. Tommy Lee Jones and Gary Busey co-star.

UNDER SIEGE 2 22nd February at 20:00
Under Siege 2 brings more action-packed thrills. With Casey having left the armed forces, he wants to lead a quiet life as a chef in Denver, but gets the unfortunate news that his estranged brother has died in a plane crash. Casey boards a train to Los Angeles to attend his funeral, but finds himself in a dangerous situation: armed mercenaries, led by computer hacker Travis Dane, hijack the train. Dane had previously worked on a top-secret military satellite weapon designed to destroy underground targets. Steven Seagal and Eric Bogosian star.
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MONSTERS
Also in February we’re extending our reach into late night, and this month it’s “Monsters”.
Feb 24th – 28th at 21:45, including the premiere of Mongolian Death Worm!

MONGOLIAN DEATH WORM 28th February at 21:45
Sean Patrick Flanery stars in this action movie, which sees an American oil company set the path for disaster. He plays Daniel, who is in Mongolia in search of the lost tomb of Genghis Khan. He meets Alicia, a doctor attempting to contain a viral outbreak. In the meantime, the oil company set up an experimental drilling plant across the vast desert of Mongolia, unaware they are waking up a nest. Soon, the deadliest creatures you could ever imagine begin to breed and spread while devouring everyone in their path. Victoria Pratt also stars.

Steven Seagal Makes His Debut On TNT Africa In The Month Of Love In 2020 Along With The Best Of Academy Awards

AND THE WINNER IS…
February sees the celebration of the 92nd Academy Awards and TNT channel gladly
welcomes this event. To show its respect for the most coveted award in cinema history, we´ve gathered a list of movies that have won at least one of these iconic statuettes. During the second weekend of February the channel will offer some of these prestigious movies, and on the day of the ceremony (February 9th) there will be a full day marathon. The Hurt Locker, Spider-man 2, The Dark Knight and Million Dollar Baby are a few of the films our
audience will be able to enjoy.
Friday 7th of February
15:30 – Innerspace (1987)
17:30 – The Dark Knight (2008)
20:00 – Spider-man 2 (2004)
Saturday 8th of February
15:40 – Jerry Maguire (1996)
17:55 – Batman (1989)
20:00 – The Hurt Locker (2008)
Sunday 9th of February
07:30 – Batman (1989)
09:35 – Innerspace (1987)
11:30 – Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
13:30 – The Hurt Locker (2008)
15:40 – Spider-man 2 (2004)
17:45 – Jerry Maguire (1996)
20:00 – The Dark Knight (2008)
22:30 – Million Dollar Baby (2004)
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VALENTINE’S BROMANCE
This 14th of February will not be your typical Valentine’s Day on TNT, so don´t expect flowers, kisses, chocolates or love messages. This year, the channel has chosen to break away from the conventional and shift its focus on a different type of love; particularly, that
solid, tight friendship between two or more men, also called a Bromance. The channel has programmed a list of titles full of action and adventure that put these affectionate bonds to the test, in a marathon that will include titles such as Showtime, Lethal Weapon 2 and Tango & Cash.
Friday 14th of February
14:15 – Batman & Robin (1997)
16:15 – The Karate Kid (1984)
18:20 – Showtime (2002) channel premiere
20:00 – Tango & Cash (1989)
21:40 – The Glimmer Man (1989)
23:10 – Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)
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STEVEN SEAGAL FAN MONTH
Well-known for his starring roles in action films and considered one of the toughest actors in Hollywood, Steven Seagal has been able to build a profitable career for himself thanks to his martial art skills which opened the doors to Hollywood for him. He has also worked as a musician, producer, director, and screenwriter for countless blockbusters. TNT wishes to
recognize and give him credit for his hard work every Monday during February, with a double feature that will include titles such as Exit Wounds, On Deadly Ground, Out of Justice and The Glimmer Man.
Monday 3rd of February
20:00 – Exit Wounds (2001) channel premiere
21:40 – Half Past Dead (2002)
Monday 10th of February
20:00 – The Glimmer Man (1996) channel premiere
21:30 – Above the Law (1998)
Monday 17th of February
20:00 – On Deadly Ground (1994) channel premiere
21:40 – Out for Justice (1991) channel premiere
Monday 24th of February
18:25 – Half Past Dead (2002)
20:00 – Out of Justice (1991)
21:30 – Exit Wounds (2001)
23:10 – On Deadly Ground (1994)
00:50 – Above the Law (1998)
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FEBRUARY FURY
We all know movies can stir up emotions and put us in a particular mood. For this
special we have chosen movies whose themes revolve around powerful, adrenaline-
fuelled emotions. The motives that drive these emotions are different for each main
character in the special; some have a strong temper, while others are out for revenge
as a form of alleviating their spirit. Every Thursday of the month, TNT will program a
list of films that are sure to stir and provoke the audience. Titles include Demolition
Man, Inferno, and Assassins among others.
Strategy: Thematic stunt. The strongest films on access and prime time. The stunt tries to put
focus on a number of important blockbusters in the channel’s.
Thursday 6th of February
18:05 – Demolition Man (1993)
20:00 – The Crow (1994)
Thursday 13th of February
17:45 – Spider-man 3 (2007)
20:00 – Inferno (1999)
Thursday 20th of February
18:20 – Enter the Dragon (1973)
20:00 – Freddy vs Jason (1996)
Thursday 27th of February
18:05 – The Fan (1996)
20:00 – Assassins (1995)

Azoomee Acquires Da Vinci Media

Kid content SVOD Azoomee has acquired Berlin kidcaster Da Vinci Media to expand its reach. Operating under the two brands Azoomee and Da Vinci Kids, the companies will a collective 45 million global subscribers via connected TVs, linear channels and mobile apps. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed.

Azoomee is an ad-free, subscription-based
streaming service for kids five and up, while Da Vinci’s content targets the six to 11 demo. The SVOD’s acquisition means it gets access to more than 2,500 videos; the 24/7 TV channel Da Vinci, which is available in Central and Eastern Europe, Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Mongolia, Russia, India, Canada and the US; programming blocks Da Vinci Kids and Da Vinci Learning; as well as the interactive VOD app Da Vinci Kids. Da Vinci’s catalogue includes education-focused series The History of Art, Siesta Z, Finding Stuff Out, Myth or Science and Crafty Art (pictured).

Azoomee has been steadily growing its catalogue in the past few months. Last year, it picked up all three seasons of live-action educational series Do You Know? (75 x 15 minutes) and 50 x 11-minute animated series Addison from Toronto-based distributor Portfolio Entertainment . It followed that up by snagging the 3D-animated series Dr. Panda (39 x seven-minutes) from Dublin-based 9 Story Distribution International, and 2D-animated series Urban Tails (52 x two minutes) from Irish distributor Monster Entertainment. The SVOD also expanded its reach by partnering with smart TV-focused distributor Foxxum to launch on connected TV sets from manufacturers including Vestel, Panasonic, Toshiba Polaroid and Hitachi, with plans to roll out to Apple TV, Samsung and LG in the future.

To Kick Start The New Decade Discovery Inc Brings You Findings From The Biggest Study Ever Undertaken Into Passions

The study reveals that when it comes to our favourite pastimes including sports, food, home, motoring and nature & wildlife, people are more likely to turn to TV than any other source for inspiration and information.

The global survey involving 13,000 participants, ran across 13 markets and was commissioned by Discovery, the global leader in real life entertainment.

TV is the #1 way we fuel our passions with 93 percent of respondents claiming it is their top source of inspiration. Social media was #2 with 67 percent and 'other people’ in #3 place with 66 percent.

TV is significantly more powerful than any other third party including social media for triggering a passion. Amongst the 35-54 age group, TV is five times more likely to trigger a passion than social media – and even among the hard to reach 18-24 demographic, TV is more than twice as likely to trigger a passion than social media.

More than 8 out of 10 of us have one or more passions in life, with the average number of passions amongst individuals being four. Our passions are typically developed as teenagers and are initially inspired by our parents (33%), TV (23%) and our peers (15%).

Dr Tom Chatfield, Tech Philosopher, Authors, said: “For a lot of people, television programs, have been some of the big extrinsic triggers for things that then become these big intrinsic passions. Because you get this very personal, human, visceral exposure to a story, or to an event. It's not like reading about it, it's not like hearing about it, it's like being immersed in it and that can help people discover for themselves this emotional spark that will guide them in their own journey of passion and discovery.”

According to the survey, as well as providing happiness, a sense of achievement and fulfilment, passions can help us cope with life’s ups and downs. More than 8 out of 10 of us believe that passions are more important than ever, and 9 out of 10 of us agree that having a passion can help cope with the stress of everyday life.

Having a passion also helps to build a sense of community and combat feelings of isolation in an increasingly disconnected international world. According to the survey, our passions bring us closer to other people – 8 out of 10 people share a passion with friends and family and 7 out of 10 people state that passions give us a sense of belonging.

Dr Nick Southgate, Behavioural Scientist, said: “Passions have always been important to people because they help them define who they are. In a world that seems more turbulent, where the future seems more uncertain… those things that you can turn to where you have complete agency over what you care about and what it means to you and where it’s going, will become ever more important.”

Fulvia Nicoli, EVP Content & Product at Discovery, said: “This survey highlights that people have a greater desire than ever to be connected to each other and the world around them through their passions.  At Discovery we power the passions that make us human with content and stories that inspire people to pursue their passions.  From food, to nature and wildlife, and sports including golf, motoring and cycling – we have something to make every superfan happy.”

Discovery, Inc. powers people’s passions across the globe and on every device with its portfolio of real-life entertainment brands including Discovery, Eurosport, HGTV, Food Network, TLC, Investigation Discovery, Travel Channel, and Animal Planet. With a growing portfolio of direct-to-consumer services that enable fans to ‘view and do’ including dplay, GolfTV and Food Network Kitchen.

Starsat And StarTimes Subscribers Lose 2 More Channels: Smile TV And Animaux

Just as the whole drama concerning the Disney channels came to light with Starsat on a fast track to source out more replacement channels. Viewers woke up to the loss of two more channels Smile was removed sometime last year while Animaux was removed a week ago.

Smile (formerly Smile of a Child) is Christian-based network owned and operated by the Trinity Broadcasting Network. The network is aimed at children between the ages of 2 and 12 years, and offers a mix of children's religious and family-oriented programming. Trinity also supplies several channels and programming across Africa through DStv, OpenView, Azam and several more.

Animaux is a French television channel run by AB Group with animal-based/inspired programming for the whole family.

Subscribers have been rampaging onto Starsat and StarTimes account demanding answers on the sudden loss of these two channels and after week they finally reply and yes they confirmed that they'll no longer supply those channels and are looking into possible replacement channels.

So far, they only managed to National Geographic and Wild with cheaper and more affordable channels such as Love Nature and Smithsonian channel. Now they have to source out even more replacement channels Lord only knows how many of these channels are likely to being replaced. With a channel such as POP it wouldn't matter since you can find something similar on Star Kids of course it's not the same but both channels don't have original content and target the same audience.

Theory: The Future Of Nickelodeon, Nicktoons, And Nick Jr In Africa

Nickelodeon the number one platform for kids worldwide by ViacomCBS International launched 11 years ago on DStv. You had a variety of programming from animated to live-action skewed towards preschoolers such as Dora The Explorer and Peppa Pig and preteens such as iCarly and Legend of Korra.

In 2014, Nickelodeon expanded the brand with two more channels to take up Koowe and KidsCo's place. Since the launch the two channels have been performing well with the likes of Paw Patrol and ALVINNN!!! and the Chipmunks.

These channels were Nick's successors not to mention their downfalls starting 2015 all the acquired animated stuff which Nick usually airs were handed over to Nicktoons leaving the original stuff on the main channel with Jr inheriting all the preschool content.

In the same year, Nickelodeon was on a cancelling, delaying, next big thing or a short series spree thanks to the person handling the channel in the United States (Cyma). She's the same person that helped kill the remaining action genre in the kids animation industry and left you with goofy series like Teen Titans GO! and Rise of the TMNT and graced us with popular series such as The Loud House.

Due to Cyma's misdeeds and mismanagement, Nickelodeon lost more and more viewers on a yearly basis compared to Disney Channel and Cartoon Network. By the time she left her position and Brian came in he's been working really hard to bring the channel to its former glory including making and distributing content to Netflix, working on more reality series and acquiring animated series.

Throughout 2019, the Nick channels were filled with too many marathons, stunts not to mention reruns which were taking up most of the premieres slots. Trust me there was premieres but the old stuff was overairing in a TTG type of manner.

The deal with Netflix means viewers will see less programming or less exclusive programming across the Nick channels and viewers may have to wait even longer to see some of these programs on Nickelodeon that is if they're made available.

If Nickelodeon doesn't resolve the matter within the next year or 2 with reruns, marathons and stunts very soon you may see operators across the world cut down or scrap the brand.

With South Africa and the rest of Africa alone you may find a case where Nick Jr and Nicktoons dissolve with all the remaining programs like ALVINNN!!! and Paw Patrol heading to the main channel with a reruns channel carrying acquired series similar to Nickelodeon 2 or Splat take their place.

VIMN Africa now known as ViacomCBS Africa has renewed their partnership with MultiChoice in this agreement it's not stated how long the agreement lasts so maybe just maybe they are reviewing their portfolio in the market due to the merge with CBS which may include cutting back on channels e.g. MTV and/or CBS Reality, Nick Jr and/or Nicktoons.

Two Shows Return In February 2020 For Second Season On Lifetime Africa Along With Movies To Celebrate The Month Of Love

Brand New Season
MONICA THE MEDIUM S2
Starts 5th February, Wednesday at 20:05 CAT
Being a college student is hard for any young person having to deal with schoolwork and exams while try- ing to maintain a good personal life. For co-ed Monica Ten-Kate, college life is even more complicated than it is for most pupils. Monica is a medium who can talk to dead people, an ability she didn’t fully accept
untl she was in college but now uses to help clients communicate with loved ones who are no longer with them, to deliver healing messag- es from the aferlife. This series tells emotonal and engaging stories of the people who come to Monica looking to contact the great beyond.

Brand New Season
COPYCAT KILLERS S2
Starts 14th February, Weekdays at 17:35 CAT
This new season chronicles the real-life copycat crimes and criminals inspired by blockbuster movies and TV series. The series features hits like ‘Scream’, ‘Fatal Atracton’, ‘Natural Born Killers’, ‘Hannibal’, ‘Heathers’ and others where real life has imitated the silver screen. Each episode details the real-life crime and its parallels to a Hollywood hit with dramatc recreatons and insight from police detectves, psychologists, and other experts familiar with the case and film.

Love Month
LIFETIME ORIGINAL MOVIES
Weekends starting 01 February at 19:20
HARVEST MOON
Brand New and Exclusive
Trust fund baby, Jennifer Stone is devastated when she fnds out her family is bankrupt. To restore her family’s fortune, she moves from fabulous Beverly Hills to a struggling farm in hopes of turning it around. But she is not welcome by the handsome farm manager, Bret, and his staf. They do everything to get her to leave. But Jen isn’t the worst thing that happened to the farm, she discovers an old pumpkin skincare recipe that could put the farm back on the map, but could this city girl survive in the rural country.

LOVE BY DESIGN
Brand New and Exclusive
Danielle is living the dream in New York working for Vivan the ferce and ruthless fashion editor of Beguile magazine. But Danielle’s world comes tumbling down when a co-worker steals her idea and her boyfriend, and Vivian fres her. With no prospects in the big city, Danielle returns to her small rural town, where reconnectng with her roots proves to be a challenge. Eventually she runs into a charming businessman and with the help of her family, Danielle discovers her true passion in life when she designs clothes for the locals. And when pictures of her dresses make it to Vivian’s desk, Vivian is determined to fnd out who this secret designer is and to showcase the collecton at Fashion Week in New York City.

ALL YOURS
Brand New and Exclusive
Cass, a high-powered atorney and single mother of two, is on the hunt for a new nanny afer her precocious kids ran of the last one. Mathew is a world traveller who cannot setle down untl his father challenges him to plant roots as part of a bet. To prove to his father wrong and win the bet, Mathew interviews for a job as a nanny for a tough client, Cass. Cass refuses to hire him as her nanny but is forced to when she can’t fnd anyone else to take the job. Mathew wins over the hearts of her kids and eventually the boss. But all can be lost when Cass fnds out the real reason Mathew took on the job in the frst place.

OCTOBER KISS
Brand New and Exclusive
Poppy Summer, likes things to be temporary, both in her career and personal life. She is ofered a job by Ryan, a widowed work-obsessed executve, as a nanny to his two mischievous children. Soon, Poppy learns what pulled this family apart and forced Ryan to bury himself in his work. Using unconventonal wisdom, Poppy wins over the children, and together they team up to bring Ryan back, pulling him away from his work. But the task may prove too much for the temporary nanny as her feelings for Ryan get in the way just as much as Ryan’s new girlfriend.

THE DATING LIST
Brand New and Exclusive
Career driven Abby agrees to help her busy boss fnd the man of her dreams, but she encounters a dilemma when she starts falling for the same man.

A LOVER SCORNED
Brand New and Exclusive
Neglected housewife Brooke meets younger insurance salesman Jake and a steamy love afair ensues. Unsuspectngly Brooke is lured into a bloody plan of murder. As she unravels her partner-in-crime’s sociopathic tendencies she is forced to play the game of ultmate decepton or become a victim herself.

The Nineties And Britain's Greatest Bridges And The Strongest Man In History Premieres In February 2020 On History Africa

Brand New And Exclusive
THE NINETIES
Starts 2nd February, Sundays at 19:20 CAT
Rarely does a decade begin as dramatcally as the 1990’s. The world was just catching its breath afer the fall of the Berlin Wall when a series of extraordinary events crowded across the world stage. The collapse of East European communism, the freeing of Nelson Mandela in South Africa, the reunifcaton of Germany, the Persian Gulf War and the dissoluton of the Soviet Union. In the United States, the electon of Bill Clinton over George Bush signaled a politcal changing of the guard as the Greatest Generaton was ushered aside by the Baby Boomers. Grunge, Hip Hop and boy bands defned the decade musically as artsts like Nirvana, Tupac Shakur and N’Sync provided an almost dizzying variety of music. And of course, everything from culture to commerce was irrevocably altered as the world went online with the inventon of the Internet and the World Wide Web. AOL sought to connect everyone, Microsof seemed to dominate the world and Y2K threatened to bring it all to a crashing halt.

Brand New And Exclusive
BRITAIN’S GREATEST BRIDGES
Starts 6th February, Thursdays at 19:20 CAT
Engineer Rob Bell tells the story of some of the most iconic and interestng bridges in the UK. The Forth Rail Bridge, Tower Bridge, The Clifon Suspension Bridge, The Britannia Bridge, The Tyne Bridge and The Humber Bridge all feature in this astonishing series where we discover how six of Britain’s most iconic bridges were designed and constructed.

Brand New And Exclusive
THE STRONGEST MAN IN HISTORY
Starts 17th February, Mondays at 21:10 CAT The legendary feats of strongmen have been celebrated throughout tme, but just how true are these fabled acts? Afer years of competng as rivals, the four strongest men in the world are teaming up to fnd out. Eddie Hall, Brian Shaw, Nick Best and Robert Oberst travel the world investgatng strongman legends and taking on epic feats of strength in a quest to prove who really is The Strongest Man in History. In each episode, the four strongmen take on three strength challenges from history and try to beat the legend and each other. They separate fact from fcton replicatng legendary lifs to determine what they weighed, while competng to see who among them is the strongest.

Brand New Season
FORGED IN FIRE S7A
Starts 24th February, Mondays at 20:15 CAT
In this new season of Forged in Fire, bladesmiths are sent on an Odyssey worthy of the Greek Gods. Forging blades from Greek armour and artefacts using the Go-Mai, or the fve-layer technique. The smiths wrestle with steels of varying hardness to try to create a blade that would make the weapons ‘God Hephaestus’ proud. Two smiths get through the brutal testng and head home to re-create the mythical Sword of Perseus. Which smith will return to the forge with a weapon formidable enough to take down the mighty Medusa, and be crowned Forged in Fire Champion, earning $10,000?

What's New In February 2020 On TLC Africa

Say Yes To The Dress America
From Sunday 9 February at 19:00
Wedding guru supremo, Randy Fenoli, is taking the ultimate wedding road trip around America. In this heartwarming series, he travels the length and breadth of the USA to tell unsuspecting brides that they've just been selected to represent their state in the most epic wedding event of the year! One couple from every state - plus Washington DC and Puerto Rico - will be married together in a massive ceremony held at one of New York City's most iconic locations. And Randy will be officiating the whole thing! The magic starts with a VIP consultation at Kleinfeld so they can find their dream wedding dress. Get ready: Randy is ready to marry America!

My Feet Are Killing Me
From Saturday 15 February at 21:00
For some people, their feet can be a source of embarrassment - they could be a little smelly; maybe their toes are excessively hairy. But for others, foot problems are not just unsightly, but hugely painful. Luckily, podiatrists Dr. Brad Schaeffer and Dr. Ebonie Vincent are coming to the rescue! In this extraordinary series, patients with shocking foot conditions undergo surgery to have them radically transformed, changing their lives forever. From painful bunions to extreme fungal infections, Dr. Schaeffer and Dr. Vincent have seen it all - and they're determined to get their patients up and running again.

Curvy Brides' Boutique
From Sunday 23 February at 18:00
Every bride dreams of the perfect wedding day, yet for curvy women around the UK the reality of shopping for that showstopping dress can be a nightmare. But help is at hand deep in heart of rural Essex, with an exclusive boutique dedicated to curvy brides. Here, best friends Jo Cooke and Alison Law are transforming wedding dress shopping for big brides-to-be, making the difficult task of finding a bridal gown a positive and stress-free experience. And this series brings more brides, more dramas and more stunning transformations; from an indecisive bride overcome with self-doubt just three months before her big day, to a sassy bride-to-be whose fiance is 21 years younger than her. Each bride has her own unique set of requirements - and challenges - but with both empathy and fashionable flair Jo and Alison help even the most body-conscious bride look and feel like a princess.

What's New In February 2020 On Discovery Family Africa

50 Ways To Kill Your Mama
From Tuesday 4 February at 19:20
Get ready for some awesome adventures as thrill-seeking celebrities embark on a series of harrowing adventures - and take a close family member along for the ride! Each episode, a big-name star, from supermodel Coco Rocha to actor Jennie Garth, and their relative - usually their parent or child - travel to an incredible location in the US or Canada for their exhilarating experience. Locations include New Mexico, New Orleans, Miami, Hawaii, Alaska and Montreal, where the star dreams up their list of dream life experiences that they've always wanted to share with their family member. And, as well as being an adrenaline-pumping, laugh-out-loud travelogue, it also provides a moving portrait of family relationships.

Mutant Weather
From Wednesday 12 February at 19:20
Extreme weather, from tornadoes to hurricanes, is not a rare phenomenon. But over the last 20 years as climate change has accelerated, weather has mutated and become more dangerous and unpredictable. And with that, a whole new vocabulary of new and extreme weather has been born. This compelling series charges to the front line of the shocking new weather phenomena that, due to climate change, are changing the world around us faster than we can keep up. The series tells the stories of these mutations, from gestation and birth to their cataclysmic impact and how they will evolve next.

What's New In February 2020 On Discovery Channel (Africa)

Richard Hammond's Big
From Saturday 1 February at 19:10
In the world of engineering, size can be everything. And this action-packed series is going supersized as iconic British motoring presenter and engineering enthusiast, Richard Hammond, embarks on a global adventure. From the UK to Germany to the US, he's on a mission to explore the world's biggest structures and machines, going behind-the-scenes to understand the science of 'big' - how engineers go about building, maintaining and using these superstructures. Each episode takes him to a new location and mega structure, where he meets the unsung heroes at the front line making them work and explores the science behind them with a series of experiments. From the world's longest underground railway tunnel to a cargo ship the size of four football pitches, Richard immerses himself in some truly huge examples of engineering genius in action.

Moonshiners
From Thursday 6 February at 20:00
As they bury one of their last old-time legends, a dozen surviving moonshiners must join forces to fight for their way of life, before it's gone forever. Branded "outlaws" for generations, unprecedented demand for their backwoods spirits is making it harder than ever for these masters of distilling to practice their craft in the shadows. In the Blue Ridge Mountains, veteran moonshiner Tickle returns to the woods after years in jail; and it's not long before he lures his friend Tim back to the outlaw side. Meanwhile, Mark and Digger start a new shine season, but make a risky move with a new hired hand. Facing double the number of government raids driven by corporate greed to profit from the "hand-made" spirits boom, the very culture these moonshiners stand for is on the line. The heat is on as they strive to keep their traditional way of life alive.

Unexplained & Unexplored
From Tuesday 18 February at 20:55
Urban explorer and detective Justin Fornal and nature filmmaker Emiliano Ruprah team up in this exciting series. Using rare and detailed historical maps along with high- tech imaging, they investigate some of the world's most enduring mysteries. An English ship filled with stolen treasures long-rumoured to be hidden under the sands of the California desert. A lost gold mine in the mountains of Arizona, said to contain over 200 million dollars' worth of pure gold. And, the mysterious death of famous explorer Meriwether Lewis that some say was an assassination. Together, with the help of their antique maps, the duo aims to find out the truth behind these legendary tales and more.

Gold Rush: Dave Turin's Lost Mine
From Monday 24 February at 20:55
Veteran miner, Dave Turin, is an expert gold hunter. He has spent years working alongside Todd Hoffman, earning the nickname 'Dozer Dave' after relentlessly bulldozing for gold. Now, after two years out of the game, he's using his expertise and the backing of financiers to help families who want to resurrect their failing mines and turn a profit. In this series he crosses the USA, from north to south, on a mission to prospect multiple lost and abandoned sites, hoping to find the one that will make a fortune. From the Yukon to the Nevada Desert, Dave meets people with the most incredible stories, and they all have one thing in common: no matter how tough the conditions or how big the gamble, they won't give up on their quest for gold.

Kids And Young Adult TV Ratings In The US

Nickelodeon -21% (728000-152880=575120)
Adult Swim -23% (646000-148580=497420)
Nick@Nite -24% (555000-133200=421800)
Disney Channel -31% (534000-165540=368460)
Disney Junior -25% (424000-101760=322240)
Nick Jr -14% (403000-56420=346580)
Cartoon Network -29% (386000-111940=274060)
Nicktoons -1% (151000-1510=149490)
Disney XD -22% (122000-26480=95160)
Boomerang -8% (98000-7840=90160)
TeenNick -25% (89000-22250=66750)
Baby First TV -27% (35000-9450=25550)
Universal Kids -3% (31000-930=30070)
Notes:
-The result of these drops is due to streaming and operators lack of initiative towards linear channels.
-Nickelodeon has more viewers than the rest of the other channels even Adult Swim.
-Cartoon Network has the least amount of viewers compared to Nickelodeon and Disney Channel due to the repeats of Teen Titans GO! and lack of attention towards their original series.
-Universal Kids manages to stop the large loss of viewership compared to other years where the channel lost 70% and 30%. If they're able to live over 10 years the channel could witness some growth in viewership and give Cartoon Network a run for their money. Unless the kids channels do nothing in 10 years and reach the same amount of viewers as this channel.
-Nicktoons manages to pull in more viewers than Disney XD since Disney moved all the XD animated series to Disney Channel and cancelled all the live-action series making it a reruns channel with less ads to promote the channel.
-Despite WarnerMedia's efforts to bring something different on Boomerang viewers must be tired of the lack of new series reaching this network on a yearly basis along with the movie blocks packed with the same old same old characters that brought this channel to life.
-The live-action slate is dry on Nick and since TeenNick is used to air live-action series from Nickelodeon the channel must be on hyper repeat mode like FOX Life Africa. After all Nickelodeon only has 1 and a quarter series left (All That and Henry Danger) unless you're counting game shows anyways don't expect the sitcom slate to be as big as it was in 2010 and with the decrease in sitcoms whose to say if this channel will stuck around in 10 years time. They'll probably scrap it for Nick Rewind along with Nicktoons.
-Nick Jr pulls in more viewers than Disney Junior reason being the repeats despite Nick Jr having old programming they don't make it the main attraction like Disney Junior and unlike Junior they make an effort to give new programs more timeslots.
-Baby First TV, the problem doesn't have anything to do with the channel it's just that there's so much alternatives for toddlers. It doesn't have to be on the internet even something like teaching your baby how to walk or potty is an obstacle for these kind of channels.