Entertainment Inside Us (Insidus)

Based on the award-winning scrapbook-style middle-grade book series by author Amy Ignatow, Popularity Papers follows middle-school besties Julie and Lydia as they seek to demystify one of life’s greatest questions: what makes someone popular? Every social experiment they test out comes with unexpected lessons about the value of friendship, kindness, and confidence, helping guide our characters through the struggles of middle school with humour and heart. Popularity Papers is a single-camera, live-action comedy series (26 x 30′) adapted for the screen by Corus Media-backed Aircraft Pictures ( Roxy Hunter , Bruno & Boots franchises), the Oscar-nominated producers behind The Breadwinner, and Emmy-nominated production company WexWorks Media. On top of the financial participation of the Canada Film Fund, BBC Studios co-funds and handles the international distribution rights for the show. The series currently airs on YTV in Canada and is also slated to debut on Nickelodeon ac

UKTV today announced its intention to launch 'U' next year - a new masterbrand that will unite its family of free-to-air channels and its free streaming service. Launching in Summer 2024, the move will see its current streaming service UKTV Play transition to U and UKTV's family of free-to-air channels will become U&Dave, U&DRAMA, U&YESTERDAY and U&W. Penny Brough, UKTV's Chief Marketing Officer, said: For 30 years, UKTV has had shows that people are passionate about - crime, drama, witty comedy and more - but until now it's felt disconnected. We want to make sure our audiences can enjoy the full value of our free and wonderfully diverse offer, so we're making it easier for them to navigate. U is the glue that enables us to do this: it means we go to market with a bold, simple and distinctive identity for our streaming service. U makes it easy for people to connect the dots between the streaming service and our family of TV channels -

People's Weather is travelling to Zambia People's Weather, an environmental and wildlife channel currently viewed on DStv and Openview had announced the launch of a new documentary Guardian Of The Forest from Tuesday 5 December. Explore how the magnificent Luangwa Valley in Zambia is working to protect its forests, biodiversity and livelihoods. With investable carbon offsets, the Luangwa Valley is making Africa shine by helping save the planet by reducing emissions through the proper management of forests, surrounding communities and their interaction with nature.  Star Life is giving the run-around During the month, Star Life was initially slated to launch the supernatural drama Divya Drishti but to many viewers surprise the current rebroadcast to A Magical Love Story would take up its timeslot daily at 23:00 with repeats still at 17:00. Through an updated EPG, Divya Drishti is anticipated to replace Mismatched at 22:00 from Sunday 24 December - exa

UK agency Bulldog Licensing (Sesame Street, Care Bears) has come on board to oversee consumer products in the region for Banijay Kids & Family’s Totally Spies! franchise just months ahead of the brand’s series reboot (26 x 22 minutes, pictured) premiering on France’s Gulli and Discovery Kids Latin America.  Targeting six- to nine-year-olds, the 2D-animated series was greenlit in 2022, and Warner Bros. Discovery has also picked it up to launch next year on Cartoon Network (US) and Max (EMEA) . Totally Spies! originally debuted in 2001 on ABC Family (now Freeform) in the US and ran for six seasons until 2013. The anime-inspired toon about three female teens balancing spy missions and high school drama has since been sold into 220 territories and is currently available in 60 languages.  Over the years, the brand has built and maintained a strong digital presence on YouTube, where 351 million hours of episodes have been streamed, according to Banijay.  Given the original series’ cult f

From 31 December 2023, Regular Nick: Games and Insidus Plus will cease to exist as the latter will be refolded under Insidus. We are looking to promote content that not only attract our local readers but those staying abroad. This is something we've been looking to do for a while now and we thank our readers for supporting these brands. Here's some Q&A's 1. When will Regular Nick: Games and Insidus Plus shut down? From 31 December 2023, the site could remain active for another three months. 2. What will happen to the content on Regular Nick: Games and Insidus Plus? We are backing up content from Insidus Plus and will roll them out shortly as for Regular Nick: Games we are looking to reboot this area. For those worried about losing out on content, just to let you know we will be rolling out Insidus Collection which will feature various content from both brands including unreleased. 3. What will happen to the pages of Regular Nick: Games and Insidus Plus thr

During the day, it was reported that MultiChoice and Disney would be adding the US sports channel ESPN 1 to its R129 per month DStv Access package . It was previously only available on the R449-a-month Compact package or higher which concide with the addition of NWTV. Since Openview's inception, it served as a rival brand to DStv's existing offering with general entertainment channels like eReality and eSeries, lifestyle brands like People's Weather and The Home Channel+ and Bollywood entertainment from Star Life and Zee One. They had also garnered popularity from SABC Sport which serves as one of the top 10 most watched channels on the Openview platform. In previous years, Access served as somewhat of an underling to the freemium platform as it lacked a worthy advisory to the current offering. Despite offering more channels there wasn't noteworthy content on the bouquet and in recent years MultiChoice had started to catch-up with eMedia Investments. Zee

MultiChoice has announced that it is adding the US sports channel ESPN 1 to its R129 per month DStv Access package. DStv Access customers will have access to the channel starting 1 December 2023. It was previously only available on the R449-a-month Compact package or higher. ESPN focuses on US sports like basketball, American football, and baseball, giving fans of these sports in South Africa a significantly lower entry point to watch them. Popular competitions include the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the National Football League (NFL). “We continue to monitor viewership trends and are thrilled to be adding ESPN 1 for our DStv Access customers,” said Marc Jury, CEO of MultiChoice South Africa. “This announcement is our way of rewarding our loyal customers with a wider catalogue of entertaining content to choose from,” he added. “We are also excited that this move will also give sports fans out there looking to get more, for less, an opportunity to stay in th

TNT Africa, an official partner of Warner Bros. 100 Years, proudly presents a captivating documentary series, ‘100 Years of Warner Bros.’, airing every Wednesday night from the 6th of December. This unprecedented four-part documentary, directed by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Leslie Iwerks and narrated by the legendary Morgan Freeman, delves into the extraordinary legacy of Warner Bros. as it celebrates its centennial anniversary in 2023.   ‘100 Years of Warner Bros.’ takes audiences on a historical journey, delving into the extraordinary legacy of one of America's greatest studios. Warner Bros. has played a pivotal role in shaping the entertainment industry over the past century, from its humble beginnings as a family affair to evolving into a global giant. This documentary series celebrates the studio's 100th anniversary in 2023, exploring the origin, evolution, and longevity of Warner Bros. and showcasing the vision, courage, and talent that created some of the most imp

Novela E Plus, a dedicated telenovela channel tailored for StarTimes which features various English dubbed shows from Latin America, Turkey and Asia had acquired broadcasting rights to the 2014 melodrama Tomorrow Belongs To Me (Sana Bukas Pa ang Kahapon). The story revolves around two women, who will be united by fate and their hunger to seek truth and justice - Emmanuelle, a feisty lawyer; and Rose, the kindhearted heiress of the Buena Criollo chocolate company, who will be accused of a crime she did not commit. Based on 1983 film of the same name, it starred Bea Alonzo in her very first dual role with Paulo Avelino, Maricar Reyes, and Albert Martinez, together with an ensemble cast consisting of Susan Roces, Anita Linda, Eddie Garcia, Tonton Gutierrez, Dina Bonnevie, and Michelle Vito. It debuted on June 16 2014 to October 10 2014 on ABS-CBN with a total of 85 episodes each with a duration between 30 - 36 minutes. Star Records Inc. curated a soundtrack album with various

During the month, it was reported MultiChoice was working on yet another community station for the DStv platform . From what we were able to uncover this channel would be airing a variety of international content part of which trace back to Soweto TV alongside various local content. Not long ago, North West TV (NWTV) was unveiled and to our surprise this channel matched the description of the upcoming TV channel MultiChoice was working on for several weeks as seen on their website: blockbuster movies, lifestyle and culture and exclusive series. Here's a sneak peek to what's expected from this channel TRAVELLING UNPLUGGED Genre: Lifestyle, Travel DINGO UNTAMED Genre: Wildlife, Actuality From the world's most dangerous animals to wildest of adventures, Dingo Untamed is the show for high octane animal & nature encounters. BIKER MICE FROM MARS Genre: Animation, Children When three alien motorcycle riding mice are forced to leave their home planet of Mars th

NWTV is set to premiere on DStv channel 266 from Thursday, 30 November 2023 on DStv Premium, Compact+, Compact, Family, Access and EasyView. NWTV, a community channel deeply rooted in its commitment to local heritage, proudly announces its mission to be the beacon of local and national entertainment. With its reach spanning from the North West province in South Africa to notable coverage across Southern Africa, NWTV is poised to inspire, educate, and entertain viewers from all walks of life, celebrating the heroes within our midst. NWTV is more than a channel: it is a community general entertainment platform that embraces its enriched roots within the landscapes of the North West province. It's a tribute to the vibrant culture and remarkable stories of the region, yet it extends its appeal to the Republic of South Africa and Southern Africa, touching hearts with its stories and narratives. “At NWTV, we believe in the power of storytelling to inspire and uplift, to ce

Play Room (stylised as Playroom) is a children's channel operated by Ngwato Nkosi Group which offers fun and learning with popular animated shows dubbed in Zulu alongside live-action shows will be rolling out the first new program in less than a month, Rastamouse. The stop-motion animated series features an all-mouse reggae band, Rastamouse and Da Easy Crew, who play music at the 'Nuff Song Studio' when they're not solving mysteries for the President of Mouseland. All the characters speak with a Jamaican accent. Rastamouse debuted on CBeebies from 31 January 2011 to 15 June 2015 spawning 3 seasons with 104 episodes produced each with a duration of 11 minutes. The series was nominated for the British Academy Children's Award for Pre-School Animation twice, in 2011 and 2012. It will replace CoComelon: Animal Time on weekdays at 09:00 from 5 December with repeats at 11:15 on Play Room. Prior to that time, Play Room Live might be going on production break

Cartoon Network Ninjago: Dragon's Rising Two teenagers from different worlds use their Ninja powers to defend dragons from villains who want to harvest the dragons' life forces. Pokémon: Sun And Moon Ultra Adventures This season takes place in the Alola region and follows the continuing adventures of Ash; his classmates Lillie, Lana, Mallow, Kiawe, and Sophocles; Ash's rival, Gladion; and antagonists James, Jessie and Meowth of Team Rocket.  Other attractions: Prince Ivandoe Festive Special Cartoonito Tom And Jerry In Snowman's Land Through the use of magic, Jerry's nephew Tuffy makes a snow mouse named Larry who comes to life. In an attempt to keep Larry from melting, Tuffy and Jerry rush him to the fabled Snowman's Village. However, Tom and the devious Dr. Doublevay have their own plans for Larry's magic. Interstellar Ella In the year 3021, on a space station somewhere between Mars and Jupiter in the Milky Way, eight-year-old Ella Ryder sets

New  developments  suggest Paramount might be considering exploring more media and acquisition deals. Last week, the media company filed an  8-K form  with the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission that said top executives like CEO Bob Bakish, CFO Naveen Chopra, and executive vice president Christa D’Alimonte could get severance if they’re let go within two years “following the consummation of a change in control.” On Monday, the Professional Fighters League (PFL) completed its  purchase  of Paramount’s Mixed Martial Arts company, Bellator. The deal was announced after Paramount said it was shuttering its Showtime sports division at the end of the year. This year, “significant buyer interest” has seen Paramount’s stock to climb, according to Yahoo!Finance. Due to its smaller size, Paramount has historically been viewed as a potential acquisition target. Paramount, like a majority of streaming services, has been struggling over the last few years. The loss of high viewershi

Rediscover charismatic TV personality Moshe Ndiki as he embarks on an exciting and transformational chapter of his life in the reality series Life with Moshe, a 13-part reality series premiering on Sunday 28 January 2024 at 19h30 on Mzansi Magic.   Moshe's story goes beyond the ordinary. As a black, gay man choosing the path of surrogacy to start his family, his decision challenges the dilemma of modern parenting pitted against traditional customs. With the surrogate well into their pregnancy, Moshe's life is on the brink of an emotional transformation. From the joys of expecting twin boys to the complicated balance of his demanding showbiz career and deeply rooted family ties, Life with Moshe promises to deliver hope, joy and determination.    "Moshe's energy, charisma, and infectious optimism light up the screen," says Shirley Adonisi, Director of Local Entertainment Channels at M-Net. "Viewers will not only witness the highs and lows of his jou

Nickelodeon’s Noggin streaming app is looking to make learning more personal and help kids build real-life skills with its new game world Nogginville, which launches in early December.  In Nogginville, kids can explore different locales from the Nick universe, play mini-games and meet their favorite characters. It’s launching with 15 different learning games (shopping for groceries and doing basic math to calculate the total, for example), Nick Jr. characters and avatars, branded locations and videos (some of which will be interactive). And the plan is to eventually expand the offering with additional branded locations and characters, including more Nick IPs and also potentially third-party brands, says Noggin EVP Kristen Kane.  The key goal behind Nogginville is to provide a more personalized learning experience that kids can control themselves, says Kane. Noggin has to compete with numerous kids edutainment SVODs also in the market, plus it has to stand out from other streami

Tourism Queen Beauty Pageant South Africa is a one stop Fashion Beauty and Tourism event targeting to promote and explore the adventures in all corners of our beautiful country South Africa. This event is involves individuals from across all nine provinces to take part in this annual event. Through their socials, it was revealed they would be made available on the DStv platform through an "independent channel" and would broadcast on online platforms. Not is known in regards to the channel or what content would be made accessible to consumers. During the month, MultiChoice had begun field work on another TV channel which is using the frequencies of Novela Magic . Judging by the programming, this could be a female tailored channel and this would pertain shows like The Girl and also Ladies In Heels . Taking a look at Tourism there's Dingo Untamed and Travelling Unplugged while the Queen portion of the brand has The Girl and doccies centred on Angelina Jolie an

A few months ago, it was reported TLNovelas would broadcast the telenovela  If They Let Us (Si Nos Dejan) later in November . Following months of anticipation, the channel opted to air rebroadcast to one of their initial shows, Crown Of Years (Corona De Lágrimas). Based on the 1965 story produced by Valentín Pimstein, Crown Of Tears follows a woman is forced to raise her three sons by herself. Now that her sons are adults, the family's relationship is affected by each of their personal matters and issues. It starred Victoria Ruffo, Maribel Guardia, Ernesto Laguardia, Africa Zavala, Adriana Louvier, José María Torre, Mané de la Parra and Alejandro Nones. The series was renewed for a second season with filming of that upcoming season which wrapped earlier in the year. Similar to the Overcoming franchise, it's likely that TLNovelas wants to reintroduce Crown Of Tears in order to create hype on the new season. As for If They Let Us, it may rollout by next year possib

Mother May I Murder? BRAND NEW Terrifying true stories of mothers and their children when nature's strongest bond morphs into conspiracy, manipulation and murder. Acts of greed, revenge and cruelty leave trails of torment and destruction across America. First TX: 3 Dec TX Day: Sunday TX Time: 21:00 Last TX: 24 Dec Who The (Bleep) Did You Marry? S7 NEW SEASON Pull back the curtain on bizarre double lives and see the stories of men and women who thought they were happily married, until the day they uncovered a shocking secret about their spouse. First TX: 8 Dec TX Day: Friday TX Time: 21:00 Last TX: 26 Jan 2024 Evil Lives Here: The Killer Speaks BRAND NEW Take a chilling look inside the homes of actual killers and meet their families. Also, get a peek at their prisons to hear from killers themselves, resulting in powerful, unsettling and contentious encounters. First TX: 19 Dec TX Day: Tuesday TX Time: 21:00 Last TX: 26 Dec Destination Fear S4 NEW TO CHANNEL Maverick paranormal explo

Discovery Family Wheeler Dealers S11 NEW TO CHANNEL Viewers join host Mike Brewster and mechanic Edd China on their quest to transform automobiles back into mint condition. From completing major overhauls to tackling tricky detailing jobs, Mike and Edd teach all aspects of automotive restoration. HGTV Windy City Rehab: Alison's Dream Home BRAND NEW (SPIN-OFF) Alison puts it all on the line when she jumps into an ambitious personal renovation without the cash to pay for it. Her 6,000 square foot office could be the perfect place to call home, or it might be a giant money pit. First TX: 14 Dec TX Day: Thursday TX Time: 21:00 Last TX: 28 Dec Lakefront Bargain Hunt Renovation S2 NEW SEASON What happens after families purchase affordable vacation homes that need a little work? With a bit of imagination and a lot of muscle, they'll transform their new properties into the relaxing getaways they had always envisioned. First TX: 20 Dec TX Day: Wednesday TX Time: 13:55 Last TX: TBC Chris

Discovery Channel Salvage Hunters S17B NEW SEASON Drew Pritchard makes money from bits of buildings others don't want. Whether it's a historic chimney from a medieval manor or a glass conservatory dome from a Victorian folly, he spends life on the road searching for architectural treasures. First TX: 2 Dec TX Day: Saturdays  TX Time: 20:00 Last TX: 23 Dec Outback Opal Hunters S6B NEW SEASON Driven by the dream of striking it rich, several crews of fearless opal miners are on a mission to unearth a fortune in some of Australia’s harshest and remote landscapes. First TX: 12 Dec  TX Day: Tuesdays  TX Time: 20:55 Last TX: 27 Feb 2024 Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch S2 NEW SEASON Texas wildcatter Duane Ollinger has sunk everything he has into hunting for a vast fortune of gold on his property in Utah. But the closer he gets to finding the treasure, the more the land seems to fight to hold onto it. First TX: 7 Dec  TX Day: Thursday  TX Time: 20:55 Last TX: TBC Escape the Holidays Craving

Real Time Guy's Grocery Games S12 NEW TO CHANNEL Guy Fieri sends talented chefs running through the aisles of Flavortown Market for the chance to make some serious dough. They face real-world challenges as they compete to be the last chef standing in this high-stakes cooking competition. First TX: 4 December TX Day: Weekdays TX Time: 12:05 Last TX: TBC Zoo S4&5 NEW TO CHANNEL A behind-the-scenes look is offered of the Bronx Zoo, a New York institution and global leader in animal care and species conservation. First TX: 1 December TX Day: Weekdays TX Time: 10:30 Last TX: TBC Candy Land S1 NEW TO CHANNEL Host Kristin Chenoweth guides teams through the edible regions of Candy Land and challenges them to create eye-popping confectionary showpieces. The team that makes it to King Kandy's Castle takes home the grand prize of $25,000. First TX: 25 December TX Day: Weekdays TX Time: 11:40, 12:05 Last TX: TBC Chopped S20 NEW TO CHANNEL In a cooking competition that's all about s

NEW EPISODES THE EPIC SOUNDS OF CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS Based on the epic novels by Dav Pilkey, DreamWorks "The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants" follows the adventures of George Beard and Harold Hutchins, two best friends who’ve bonded through their love of pranking, comic books and being the thorns in Principal Krupp's side. Their fun gets them mixed up in adventures crazier than their comic books, which is when they call on their greatest creation: Captain Underpants! From Monday 4th December Weekdays at 10am, 5pm, 10pm Weekends at 10am, 5pm, 10pm NEW EPISODES THE ADVENTURES OF PUSS IN BOOTS The world's favorite feline hero, lover (and milk connoisseur) dons his signature footwear and protects the hidden city of San Lorenzo. Puss must do more than become a local hero as he protects the now-defenseless, wildly eclectic townspeople from all manner of villains—he must become a legend. Nothing can stand in the way of this swashbuckling daredevil… except a hairba

Novela Magic was Africa's first attempt at a channel for locally produced telenovelas. Operated by M-Net, the channel would source content from various local channels already viewed on DStv such as Zambezi Magic, Maisha Magic and Pearl Magic to make them more reachable. After its two year run, further content from Novela Magic was folded under Magic Showcase . A channel curated specifically for their DStv Easyview consumers in Southern Africa alongside GOtv Lite consumers in ROA. During the month, it was reported MultiChoice might be looking to add possibly their last channel of the year. A name has yet to be announced but from what we could gather this may have some relation to Soweto TV pertaining to the shows: Faith Cooking and Ladies In Heels . We were also able to uncover that MultiChoice was disposing the corpse of previous TV channels or basically ones managed by M-Net with VUZU's frequencies used on Play Room and now Novela Magic for this supposed channe

Showmax PRO was a digital version to the current SuperSport brand distributed on DStv. It featured a range of sporting promotions including English Premier League (EPL), La Liga, World Challenge League, Serie A and Moto GP. Unfortunately due to the revamping of the streaming service , it was announced that Showmax PRO would cease operation by the end of November with consumers getting a reduced sports offering or being redirected to DStv Stream Compact+ bouquet at the very same price. It was also revealed Showmax would shut down internationally as MultiChoice puts more emphasis in the African market. The newly launched streamer will be a joint venture with Comcast's NBCUniversal and Sky which will see various content and software upgrades to the platform. As some consumers are aware, Showmax joins the number of streaming services that have occurred losses including Disney+, Paramount+ and Peacock. They've never disclosed how many consumers use their streaming ser

Nadia Beuke as Esra Johan Joobert as Ilan Donovan Pietersen as Cinar Claudia Jones as Çagla  Eloise Cupido as Menekse Rowlen Ethelbert von Gericke as Ekrem Henrietta Gryffenberg as Zümrut Mila Guy as Elif Karin Retief as Reyhan Kevin Smith as Yalçin Sue Tyler as Feraye Bernice Du Toit as Zeynep Gustav Gerdener as Musa Bertha La Roux as Neriman Source: Die Afrikaans Voice Page and Insidus Plus

Binding generations together more than any other animated characters, Mickey and Minnie Mouse are global icons who remind people of all ages of the benefits of laughter, optimism and hope. From 18 November, Disney Junior (DStv Channel 309) celebrates the duo’s birthday with special programming and a unique sculpture activation in Johannesburg. Remaining the channel home of all things Mickey and Minnie, together with all their friends, Disney Junior will have fun-filled episodes and specials throughout the month. From 07:30 every weekday, Mickey Mouse Funhouse promises amusement for the young ones with Funny, an enchanted talking playhouse that takes Mickey and his pals on adventures to unique lands that inspire the imagination. On Friday, 17 November, there’s a song-filled special, Mickey's Monster Musical at 11:00AM, where Mickey and the gang meet Count Mikula after they are stranded near a castle. On the big day itself, Saturday 18 November, from 10:30AM, there are back-to-back e