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In 2021, The Walt Disney Company shuttered the FOX brand from across Africa as they continue to consolidate their content on Disney+. The Walking Dead was one of the highly profiled shows at the time as we had a final season of which would only be out in the following year. But as seen already, The Walt Disney Company didn't take consumer's concerns into consideration even after drawing up petition. They ripped FOX away from households in the African market with no means for consumers to actually browse the final season. After almost two years, The Walking Dead will be making a comeback through free-to-air platforms as eMedia Investments had picked up rights to the post-apocalyptic horror drama based on the book series of the same name by MnRobert Kirkman, Tony Moore and Charlie Adlard. The Walking Dead takes place after the onset of a worldwide zombie apocalypse. The zombies, referred to as "walkers", shamble towards living humans and other creatures to eat the

As we reach the end of the first quarter of the year, eMedia Investments has yet to welcome any new additions on the Openview platform. Since the news of Ultraview, consumers have been feeling sidelined especially after the removal of Glow TV. Yesterday, a user on Facebook had come across a page known as e.tv Entertainment and not much is available except for the profile picture and the description which credits Openview consumers. There's chances that this could be a fan/spam page or quite contrary a yet-to-be-launched channel which can only be viewed on the Openview platform as the description currently entails. A reason this could be fake has to do with the brand name, e.tv Entertainment as it kind of resembles NBCUniversal's E! Entertainment and that was one of the reasons the eNews Channel on the DStv platform was shortened to simply eNCA. But then again eNews brand name has been running segments on e.tv even after that and one of the Openview Ultra's yet-to-be-

1. Unicorn Warrior Eternals slated to debut on [adult swim] from May 4th 2. My Adventures With Superman slated to debut in [adult swim] from May 1st 3. The Night Agent renewed for season 2 on Netflix 4. Suge Knight working on TV series based on his life 5. Big Time Rush reveals band in talks for a reboot 6. The Aristocats live-action remake is in development 7. Chanel West Coast exiting Ridiculousness after 30 seasons on MTV 8. Radha Mohan to make his debut on April 8th on Zee World 9. Ice Adonis to debut March 30th on St Novelas 10. Pepsi unveils a new logo 11. Elon Musk plans to terminate the blue checkmark by the end of March unless you pay 12. DreamWorks' Megamind TV series to debut in 2024 13. ALVINNN!!! And The Chipmunks renewed for season 6 & 7 on Netflix , Nickelodeon no longer have the rights 14. Trevor Noah working on new show for Amazon Prime Video 15. Rupali Ganguly aka Anupama wins Compassionate Change Maker Award Of The Year 16. Elena's Ghost de

This April the HISTORY Channel Africa (DStv 186) will investigate the illegal antiquities trade, explore engineering disasters, dig into treasure quests across the globe and delve into the stories of the people, places and events that shaped our world. Looting History is an all new series every Wednesday at 19h25 (starting 5 April) which shines a spotlight on how the trade in stolen antiquities and art has become a major source of income for criminal syndicates, gangs, and terrorists across the globe. Precious ancient treasures torn out of the ground. Priceless art ripped from walls. It’s a modern tragedy, as the grandest of mankind’s achievements are reduced to little more than obscene commodities. Using a different case study, each episode of Looting History uncovers how and why everybody from Islamic State to the Chinese Triad have muscled in on the act, and why international law enforcement agencies are determined to shut it down, but often powerless to act. The series documents

CENTURY UP! April 2023 marks Warner Bros. Studios’ 100th anniversary, and TNT Africa will join in Celebrating Every Story with five special themed weekends that commemorate the famous studio’s diverse genres – DC Universe, Action, Adventure, Crime and Comedy. Kick off Warner Bros.’ milestone birthday with TNT. TUNE IN DETAILS (channel premieres) DC Universe Weekend Saturday, 1 April 17:25   –   Superman Returns (2006) 20:00   –   Man of Steel (2013) Sunday, 2 April 17:55   –   Suicide Squad (2016) 20:00   –   Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) Action Weekend Saturday, 8 April 18:05   –   Demolition Man (1993) 20:00   –   Eraser (1996) Sunday, 9 April 17:50   –   The Fugitive (1993) 20:00   –   Payback (1999) Adventure Weekend Saturday, 15 April 18:05   –   Edge of Tomorrow (2014) 20:00   –   Geostorm (2017) Sunday, 16 April 18:00   –   Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) 20:00   –   Blood Diamond (2006) Crime Weekend Saturday, 22 April 17:35   –   The Shawshank

During the month, Canada’s most popular children’s cartoon channel, Teletoon, was rebranded as Cartoon Network. The channel, which is a subsidiary of Corus Entertainment, launched 25 years ago in October 1997. Since then, it has aired original cartoon programs, while also playing TV shows from its sister channel Cartoon Network which had since then rebranded to Boomerang. All that was left of the Corus brand on linear platforms was Treehouse TV. Following the demise of Teletoon, they were rumours swirling around for sometime that the channel will fold under Cartoonito as they've licenced shows like Batwheels and Bugs Bunny Builders. Oh-oh-oh, Cartoonito! Kids and parents, get ready, because on April 24, @TreehouseTV will relaunch as @CartoonitoCN ! Have fun with such recognizable characters as Caillou, Bugs Bunny, Thomas and more as we prepare to bring Cartoonito to Canada on cable & @stacktv ! pic.twitter.com/9IaDynLkNb — Corus (@TayvenSmittenTV) March 30, 2023 Throug

This April, e.tv brings forth yet another brand-new drama, Smoke & Mirrors, produced by The Final Chapter Production. The show takes over the 9PM slot on the channel, replacing Imbewu. Smoke & Mirrors is set in the landscape of a small mining town called Emnyameni. Here, we come to learn that the story lives up to its name- nothing and no one is truly as they seem. Introducing the character of Thandiswa, a hairdresser by day, an escort by night, and a girl on a mission to rid the town of “The Unholy Trinity”, the group of morally corrupt men who run Emnyameni. “We’ve cooked up a story that is gripping at its core but yet has multiple facets that resonate with the viewer. A lot of research went into putting the show together and in the end, we are happy to say we have a good product to show and tell,” said Loyiso Maqoma, creator, writer and producer for Smoke & Mirrors. “e.tv focuses on introducing untold stories to the South African audience and promises enter

Nickelodeon abandons yet another project A Netflix renewal and rights extension is among a set of new deals for Bagdasarian Productions’ CG animated series ALVINNN!!! and the Chipmunks. Netflix has confirmed additional licensing of the franchise, which has been on the platform since 2016. In addition to renewing seasons one and two, Netflix signed on for seasons three and four worldwide (excluding the U.S., LatAm, Germany, France, China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan). Radha Mohan gets a release date on Zee World Earlier in the year, Zee World unveiled a batch of productions set to rollout on the channel later in the year and one of shows on topic include the above-mentioned Radha Mohan which is set to premiere from April 8th. In modern-day Vrindavan, Mohan, a charming flute player, loses his spark post a tragedy. Radha, who admires him since her childhood days, decides to remind him of his true love, Lord Krishna. Ice Adonis expands to StarTimes Stories and triangles revolving a

Telemundo launched in the African market 9 years ago supplying the best stories from Latin America and Mexico. Some of the shows included Behind Closed Doors, Ana's Revenge and A Passion For Revenge with super series like Iron Rose and Lord Of The Skies. Over the years, the channel has garnered traction for its repeat padded lineup particularly with the anthology Decisions and on/off relationship with Fearless Heart and My Heart Beats For Lola. Although some may have preferences about repeats, a lot of TV channels have engaged in similar antics and it's not like everyone is at home at the times these rebroadcasts come on so to some it may be a eyesore but to others it gives them time to catch-up. The list of shows expected for the channel include: - Operation Pacific (Operación Pacífico) Inspired by real-life events, Amalia Ortega, a prominent and brilliant federal agent who leads an investigative unit for the national police. - The Fan (La Fan) Tells the story of a c

NBCUniversal, the parent company behind Telemundo has been cutting back on content spend across their linear platforms. It's what's led to Bravo's inclusion on E! with Below Deck and Vanderpump Rules and Telemundo with Nurses and The Chosen Granddaughter. During the month, Telemundo unveiled another production from RCN Television which is basically in charge of the above-mentioned shows alongside the latest addition, Until Money Do Us Part with Ana's Revenge from Caracol Television (Hidden Passions). With the main network based in Latin America still building their original portfolio. Telemundo will continue to license content from these properties in the meantime. Some of the content in question for the platform include: 1. The Story (Te La Dedico) Adriana and Wilson are a couple who live from music, their dream is to be recognized and soon they are given the opportunity when a production company, headed by Henry Bedoya, launches a competition in which they com

Few months ago, eMedia Investments unveiled several upcoming attractions for their platforms including Ramo , Om Elke Draai and ahead of its debut on eExtra Die Put S3 on eVOD. Joining the lineup is Hart Van Goud also on eExtra and Doodsondes S5 on e.tv. During the week, eMedia Investments unveiled the highly anticipated Turkish drama Hayat Sarkisi based on the Korean drama Flames Of Dire. The series was first announced as Roekeloos Dade but will now go under go under Annekan Die Swa Kry once it replaces #DisComplicated on eExtra. Born and raised in Işıklar Village near Mudanya, Bayram and his only friend Salih, who was his blood brother while growing up, engage their children Melek and Kerim at a young age in order to bind a conflict between them sweetly, and they continue to live in different cities until the children grow up and reach the age of marriage. Having two children, Bayram does not forget his promise, even though he developed his business in Istanbul where he set

Last year, the public broadcaster announced plans to restructure their offering one of which included the distribution of repeats. For decades, shows like Uzalo and 7de Laan have been viewed on multiple channels now the plan is to limit the offering on a single brand. This means if The Estate airs on SABC 3 it can only be found on the exact channel or SABC+ if you miss out on previous episodes or a whole week. As advised few months prior these changes would take effect between now to April 2023 or in this case, SABC 2. As of now, Skeem Saam, Generations: The Legacy, The Estate and Uzalo are airing in the 11:30 to 13:30 slot. From Monday 3 April, those shows will be replaced with rebroadcasts of Daddy Steps, Voetspore and Forever Young with other attractions such as Judge Jerry. For those not familiar with the former eExtra program, Judge Jerry sees the former talk show host Jerry Springer put his law degree to use, hearing real cases and rendering verdicts in a TV courtroom. It r

In 2021, SABC and eMedia Investments expanded their partnership to include SABC's 19 radio stations and the addition of SABC Sport which currently serves as the top 10 channels on Openview. It's clear now that the red brand had more up their sleeves aside from channels. As noted, eMedia Investments on top of serving as an arch rival to the SABC will also be distributing selected content from the public broadcaster, Takalani Sesame and uBettina Wethu. They've been doing that with M-Net but it's more shocking in these circumstances. Out of all shows, why did it have to be uBettina Wethu which is currently on SABC 1 with the channel set to rebroadcast the first season as if consumers haven't seen it already. Takalani Sesame is still present on SABC why play second fiddle to competition. Most of the channel is local at this point and these shows are probably one way to improve the local quota particularly on the kiddies section following the demise of Craze's loc

Last year, SuperSport and the WWE extended their partnership with the world's biggest wrestling promotion which would see the WWE Network fold under Showmax as seen in Indonesia, Phillipines, Australia and India which have all terminated the brand. SuperSport would continue to offer Raw, SmackDown, NXT and premium live PPVs across their platforms. As for the WWE Channel, that's expected to continue running on channel 128 but would it be shocking if it didn't considering it was never mentioned earlier. Vince McMahon, the founder of WWE has been exploring a potential sale of the brand for several months and had recieved a number of potential buyers at the time including Comcast (NBCUniversal), Disney, Amazon and the Saudis apparently. If you view this from a logical perspective, I can see why this deal was put on hold. If you take to account, the mentioned potential buyers at the time such as Disney. They probably wouldn't want to bundle WWE on Showmax especially i

Boomerang Africa rebranded to Cartoonito Africa on Saturday, 25 March, with the best of Boomerang with more laughs, more adventures and more friends. There’s still plenty of room for long-time Boomerang favourites like Zig & Sharko, Mr Bean, Masha and the Bear, Tom & Jerry, Scooby-Doo and Looney Tunes Cartoons to shine alongside newer friends such as Dino Ranch, Thomas and Friends: All Engines Go and Lucas the Spider. Cartoonito Africa brings them together – while adding brand-new shows like Batwheels, Bugs Bunny Builders and Interstellar Ella – just for starters - offering a wider variety of programmes filled with new friends, trusted fun and extraordinary adventures for the whole family to enjoy. For more details on what to expect later in the month on Cartoonito: click here HIGHLIGHTS FOR CARTOON NETWORK: JUNIOR Mikako Mayhem Mikako, Africa, is home to Junior, an amazingly resourceful 10-year-old boy who always has a thousand and one remarkable ways to solve everyda

The Real Housewives Of Johannesburg, The Real Housewives Of Cape Town, The Real Housewives Of Durban and these are just some of the few reiteration to the popular Bravo franchise seen across various M-Net channels through the DStv platform. During the week, MultiChoice and NBCUniversal unveiled another Housewives instalment for the kykNET channel titled Die Real Housewives Van Die Winelands which will basically follow the hustle of various women in a certain geographical area. It will follow the champagne catfights and soirée-filled social circles of a new group of Afrikaans-speaking women, all living and gossiping in South Africa's famed Cape winelands region around Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek, known for its "old money" and its centuries-old, multi-million rand family-owned wine estates. According to kykNET, the Cape winelands offer "wealth, vineyards and wine" but it is also here where the tongues are wagging in the high-society social circles over

Natalia Robles is a morally flawless woman who has been married to Adrián Cantú for the past twenty years, which she has devoted body and soul to ensuring her family's wellbeing. Our story begins at her twentieth anniversary party, where Andrea and Regina, her daughters, Adrián's lover Verónica, who is also Natalia's best friend and the girlfriend of Adrián's partner, Mario, are present, alongside their closest group of friends. Adrian and Veronica have hatched a plan to flee on the same day of the celebration and once they have swindled the clients of the real estate agency of which Adrian, Veronica and Mario are partners. Natalia collapses when she discovers that she has been betrayed, but she must also immediately solve her financial situation since Adrián has left her broke; she is devastated and resolves to rise again from the debris to help her daughters get ahead. In a poor Mexico City neighborhood, Vicente Ramírez grieves the terrible loss of Lucía, his wi

People's Weather, Africa's first and only 24/7 weather, environmental news and lifestyle channel. Striving to make Africa's nature more inclusive for all will be rolling out a new wilderness series from April 14 (or 10th), VanG Born Explorer: India. VanG (full name Mathieu Van Goethem) journeys through all corners of the globe in search of fascinating, unique, rare wildlife and culture. Immerse yourself in an adventure that will take you all over the place. Based in Cape Town, the Belgium filmmaker, conversationalist and nature guide expert operates a free online company, MatVanGeo. Raising awareness about environmental issues and stories and also documenting his adventures. VanG has worked with a number of talents including Moonchild Sanelisiwe, Musgrave, Chad da Don, David Moscow, Graeme Swanepoel, Marty Bleazard, Noni Ndlamini, Mark Linfield & Vanessa Berlowitz. As seen on various platforms, his new series VanG Born Explorer: India will air either on April 14

A few days ago, a source had mentioned that Soete Wraak currently seen on eVOD would be launching on eExtra in the coming days and this was after the channel announced the launches of new series Hart Van Goud and Roekeloos Dade . eMedia Investments has piled up their eVOD streaming service with four yet-to-be-seen developments for eExtra including Om Elke Draai, Chrysalis and Ramo with Die Put being one of the brand's longest running action series is currently on its third season. Aside from kykNET, eMedia Investments has been having a bit of rivalry amongst their portfolio or in this case eVOD and eExtra. As seen already, consumers on the app are currently streaming the third season of Die Put with potential spoilers ahead of its launch on eExtra. While as consumers viewing on eExtra are enjoying an even wider offering of fresh shows such as Elif and soon to exiting Verdeelde Liefde, #DisComplicated and Die Vertroueling. Other shows joining the lineup include Kurt En Shura

Months after receiving no word from the channel about the romcom Soete Wraak , we finally have an update about the future of the show. Turns out, eExtra will be airing it in a double bill format every Sunday from 8pm signalling the possible return of Kuiertyd Premium. Earlier in the year, Kuiertyd Premium was merged with the weekday offering now being used as a catch-up for Die Vertroueling. After a few months, that goes up in flames as consumers have to wait at least 2 hours before they can catch-up with what they've missed. For a while now there had been questions about what eMedia Investments would do with the load of the content that has yet to be seen Om Elke Draai, Chrysalis and Ramo on eVOD as eExtra has its own offering Hart Van Goud and Roekeloos Dade now that's been covered. Consumers will just have to wait a while as eVOD builds their offering. On the bright side, consumers are getting more choice in entertainment. As mentioned, Kuiertyd Premium might be retu

Boomerang is now Cartoonito Home to fan-favourites Zig & Sharko, hilarious Mr Bean and inseparable buddies Masha and the Bear alongside new flagship Warner Bros. franchise programmes like Batwheels and Bugs Bunny Builders, Cartoonito provides a safe space for kids 3-7, along with their families, to spend some time together and enjoy trusted fun. With fan-favourites beloved by kids and adults alike, including the iconic frenemies Tom & Jerry, the famous dog detective Scooby-Doo, and the wackiest Looney Tunes, alongside other rising cartoon stars such as Lucas the Spider and Interstellar Ella, the channel offers a wide variety of programmes, bringing together laughter, adventure and friendship! Cartoonito Africa is available in English-speaking African countries on DStv (channel 302), GOtv (channel 68) (channel 155 in Ghana and channel 357 in Uganda), AzamTV (channel 227) and Canal+ Ethiopia (Channel 127). The Rich Also Cry to make a landing on Joy Prime Based on the 1979 M

1. Marvel Studios Present Victoria Alonso exits post after 17 years of service 2. Fall 2 is in development 3. Good Burger Sequel is in development 4. Bel-Air renewed for third season at Peacock 5. Former child star Amanda Bynes put on psychiatric hold 6. Shazam: Fury Of The Gods becomes a box office disappointment 7. Scream VI becomes a box office success yet again 8. John Wick Star Lance Riddick has died 9. Andy Kaufman will be inducted into WWE 2023 Hall Of Fame 10. Jason Derulo confirmed as coach for The Voice Australia 11. Ted Bastien, Long-Time 'PAW Patrol' Director, Passes Away 12. Kabillion Debuts New ‘Woody Woodpecker’ Animated Shorts 13. Telemundo actress Rebecca Jones dies at 65 14. The Weeknd becomes the G.O.A.T. of music 15. Demi Lovato releases a rock version of Heart Attack 16. HGTV orders Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge 17. Nickelodeon orders King Of Corn pilot 18. Disney+ adds an anime collection 19. Vanessa Hudgens working on documentary explori

In 2021, eMedia Investments unveiled they are much anticipated streamer, eVOD. What was meant to viewed as a momentous occasion for the red brand ended in chaos after Asian based streamer VIU accused the company of breaching their agreement. VIU was launched in the market by March 2019 and at the time eMedia Investments signed a content agreement which gave the streamer exclusive rights to various content including Scandal and Imbewu through 2024 but that's not the case anymore. As seen on various outlets yesterday, eMedia Investments reclaimed these shows so where does that leave VIU - we honestly don't know. But it wouldn't be shocking if they became another Acorn TV. For now consumers can stream these shows from April 4. Joining the lineup is the second season to Splintered Pieces of which eMedia Investments has yet to make available on their linear platforms. The series follows. On top of that the streamer has a new production titled Yolanda Is Swanger around the

Zap Novelas, a telenovela channel promoting the best of Turkey and Latin America will be joining a list of broadcasters in East Africa in sourcing content that has yet to be seen on the African feed of TLNovelas with Cabo. Based on the 1985 Mexican telenovela Tú o nadie created by María Zarattini, Sofía and Alejandro get married in a dream wedding, but when Alejandro dies in a plane crash and Sofia travels to Cabo to meet his new family, she realizes that Alejandro is alive and that his real name is Eduardo. The series stars Bárbara de Regil as Sofía Chávez, Matías Novoa as Alejandro Noriega, Eva Cedeño as Isabela Escalante, Diego Amozurrutia as Eduardo Torres, Rebecca Jones as Lucía de Noriega and Rafael Inclán as Alfonso "Poncho" Chávez. It debuted last year on Las Estrellas pulling 3 million viewers at launch with its final episode drawing another million. The series currently has 85 episodes each consisting of 42-45 minutes. Cabo will debut on Zap Novelas across A

Last year, eMedia Investments scrapped most of the international offering formerly viewed through weeknights on e.tv as they try to bolster their original portfolio with the likes of The Black Door, Daryn's Gym, Is'phindiselo and Christmas Without Gogo. As seen since eVOD's rollout, eMedia Investments has been distributing content from the platform across their channels but there's still some portions of the content that have yet to find a home which includes shows like Splintered Pieces and uMbali. e.tv amidst this reshuffle in 2022 had sourced selected content from the streamer which include various films such as An Eye For An Eye, Surviving Gaza and Atlantis with the first notable program, Is'phindiselo. Is'phindiselo was actually the only drama on eVOD to air it's full run on the channel and it was meant to be used for the above-mentioned shows but after films struggled in their new timeslots. eMedia Investments backtracked on the plan for these sh