DStv Updates: Comedy Central And MTV To Be Made Available To More DStv Customers And Rumoured Developments For Nickelodeon And The Upcoming Pan-African Channel, Magic Showcase

Comedy Central to be made available to DStv Compact with MTV added to DStv Family from 1st November

Last month, MultiChoice hosted an open window for BET to their DStv Family and Access customers and it wasn't until October that it had been announced that the channel would be made available to consumers full-time. Now more of Paramount's channels are set to reach more DStv customers.

Comedy Central which is home to The Daily Show which was only seen on DStv Premium and Compact+ will now be made available to Compact and the Compact exclusive channel MTV will be available to consumers on the Family package.

It means DStv Compact customers will now have to access to Trevor Noah before he leaves his post alongside endless repeats of The Big Bang Theory, Two And A Half Men and Friends with Family customers being introduced to Ridiculousness, Ex On The Beach and Teen Moms.

While this may as well be good news to some customers. It kind of makes you wonder what could become of Premium and Compact+ now that there's less exclusivity amongst packages and this news will just make more consumers downgrade or cancel their subscription.

With MultiChoice attempting to rollout an unbundled package it wouldn't be shocking if they were to merge these packages or replace it with DStv Flex as those packages alongside Compact haven't seen much success in the recent financial year.

Now that Comedy Central, BET and MTV reach more DStv customers it means MultiChoice and Paramount are leaving Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. to die out like Nicktoons and MTV Base is doing alright wouldn't make much difference to me.

Rumoured developments for both Nickelodeon and Magic Showcase

According to sources, Nickelodeon which is currently available on DStv Premium and Compact+ in South Africa was said to be added to DStv Compact, Family and Access as seen in various regions but this might be due to the recent developments with Nicktoons.

Nicktoons has been on autopilot for several months as Paramount hasn't tried updating the schedule with more content and seem to be adding more content which ended or are on the verge of ending on Nickelodeon with SpongeBob and The Casagrandes carrying the channel.

The Casagrandes could be a supplement for The Loud House seeing as it has been deemed offensive as other regions usually have their most popular shows on during the day as seen with Cartoon Network and from the looks of it ALVINNN!!! is one of them.

Magic Showcase is said to be a Pan-African entertainment channel

Reported here first, MultiChoice and M-Net will be sourcing out more content from their archives for yet another channel as if viewer's aren't seeing plenty of rebroadcasts on Mzansi Wethu and Novela Magic but cable is dead at this point so why bother.

Magic Showcase is gearing to launch by November 1st but MultiChoice had already delayed launches of Moonbug Kids and INX Prime so here's hoping that there's a bit of accuracy coming forward with this brand.

The channel is said to be available to all customers but catered to DStv Access for Legacy and Survivor SA and mostly Easyview getting the full pie as they don't have any means to view the bulk of local entertainment such as Being Bonang and The Imposter.

As for the channel number, nothing has been mentioned but my guess would be channel 159/169.

Paramount Africa's Future Is Up In The Air As Several Of Their Websites Have Shut Down

For several months, Nicktoons has become a waste featuring mostly SpongeBob SquarePants and The Casagrandes with the Nick Jr. block adopting to a similar format with Peppa Pig and Paw Patrol. Basically, it appears as if Paramount is ready to call it quits.

But that's not the only thing that seems bizarre about Paramount as several brands ranging from Comedy Central, MTV, BET and Nickelodeon all once operated a regional site which gives you details about some of the content seen on the channel and was usually a place fans would engage.

Now just like Nicktoons, Paramount Africa's websites appears to have been discontinued as several consumers are redirected to a European based website.

Sure Paramount in Africa is managed by the folks in those regions but there is so much of a variation on which the company seems to have cut down with MTV and Nick Jr. But the brands in question had a lot of variation during their run.

Comedy Central, MTV Base and Nickelodeon have all been redirected to the Netherlands. Take into account, there's a slight variation aside from content there's the matter of language of which not a lot of viewers are very much familiar with.

Even the media sales website had been listed as spam or a rejected website which could be another indicator that Paramount is distancing their focus away from their linear channels and more to Paramount+.

Interesting to note, My5 a UK based streaming service is managing the once available BET Africa website. This is the brand that took away the linear feed to the channel within that region which kind of raises questions over Paramount's linear offering.

Although there's no definite release date, several Nickelodeon feeds (including Nicktoons and Nick Jr.) had been renewed through at least 2027 which is likely where Paramount MIGHT start pulling the cord on some if not all their linear channels.

I mean Asia did lose a Nickelodeon while as Latin America lost a Nicktoons perhaps a couple of feeds could join before that time but with the recent developments I wouldn't be all that shocked if Paramount followed their competitors in moving their content to streaming.

Links

Comedy Central: click here

Nickelodeon: click here
MTV and MTV Base: click here

BET: click here

What To Expect On Comedy Central Africa In November 2022?

SEASON 28
THE DAILY SHOW WITH TREVOR NOAH
TUESDAY – FRIDAY FROM 4 OCTOBER @ 23:30
HostTrevor Noah delivers satirical news related to international and American political matters in an entertaining way. His wit, charm and charismatic persona allows viewers to kick- back, relax and take in a dose of current affairs in an entertaining way.

THE QUEENS OF COMEDY
TUESDAY 29 NOVEMBER @ 22:00
Four of today's hottest black comedians headline this Queens of Comedy video special and present a very provocative adult program with riffs on everything. Prepare for loads of laughter and those “I know right …”, raw moments of relatability. This stand up of comedian royalty: Miss Laura Hayes, Adele Givens, Sommore and Mo’Nique, leaves no stone unturned in ensuring an evening of giggles, adulterated laughter and irreversible trips of nostalgia.

BOB HEART ABISHOLA S2
TUESDAY 15 NOVEMBER @ 21:00

A love story about a middle-aged compression sock businessman from Detroit, who unexpectedly falls for his cardiac nurse, a Nigerian immigrant, while recovering from a heart attack. He sets his sights on winning her over, undaunted by Abishola's lack of initial interest or the vast differences in their backgrounds. Bob is determined to win Abishola's heart, in this comedic examination of immigrantlife in America.

Roundups #102: Trevor Noah To Exit The Daily Show, Hugh Jackman To Return As Wolverine In Deadpool And Keanu Reeves No Longer Part Of Upcoming Series Devil In The White City

Trevor Noah is exiting The Daily Show

It’s the end of the road for Trevor Noah’s tenure at Comedy Central’s The Daily Show. The comedian announced during the September 29 episode that, after seven years as host spanning back to 2015 when he took over for Jon Stewart, he’s decided to move on.

After noting that he recently reflected on fans’ support for the show on an international level, Noah told the studio audience that he found himself “filled with gratitude for the journey. It’s been absolutely amazing. It’s something that I never expected.” He went on: “And I found myself thinking throughout the time, you know, everything we’ve gone through: the Trump presidency, the pandemic, just the journey of, you know … the more pandemic. And I realized that, after seven years, my time is up. But in the most beautiful way. Honestly, I’ve loved hosting the show. It’s been one of my greatest challenges. It’s been one of my greatest joys. I have loved trying to figure out how to make people laugh, even when the stories are particularly shitty on the worst days. We’ve laughed together, we’ve cried together. But after seven years, I feel like it’s time.”

A Comedy Central spokesperson released a statement on Noah’s departure after his announcement was posted to Twitter: “We are grateful to Trevor for our amazing partnership over the past seven years. With no timetable for his departure, we’re working together on next steps. As we look ahead, we’re excited for the next chapter in the 25+ year history of The Daily Show as it continues to redefine culture through sharp and hilarious social commentary, helping audiences make sense of the world around them.”

Hugh Jackman returns to the MCU

The Wolverine is back as Hugh Jackman gets back in the gym to once again sport the muscular frame of the beloved X-Men character. It has now been confirmed that Jackman will reprise the role of Wolverine in the upcoming Deadpool 3, an announcement that came as a huge surprise to Marvel fans.

Hugh Jackman first played the role of Wolverine over two decades ago in the first X-Men outing. While the actor was praised for his portrayal, Jackman has since revealed that he only had a few weeks to prepare. Hence, why his physique is far less impressive than it would eventually become. Jackman has now played the role multiple times, each time putting in the hard work to bring the Marvel superhero to life in live action, with the actor often topping the list of the greatest physical transformations.

While the plot of Deadpool 3 is currently unconfirmed, it is looking more and more likely that the threequel will follow Wolverine and Deadpool embarking on a road trip. Something that Ryan Reynolds seemingly revealed last year.

Keanu Reeves no longer making his first major American television role debut

Keanu Reeves will no longer star in the Hulu series adaptation of “The Devil in the White City,” Variety has learned exclusively from sources.

The show was first put into development at Hulu in 2019 and was officially ordered to series at the streamer in August 2022. It is based on the book of the same name by by Erik Larson.

Per the official logline, the show “tells the true story of Daniel H. Burnham, a demanding but visionary architect who races to make his mark on history with the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, and Dr. H. H. Holmes, America’s first modern serial killer and the man behind the notorious ‘Murder Castle’ built in the Fair’s shadow.”

 

Roundups #86: Diepcity Cancelled After Two Seasons On Mzansi Magic, Pawsitive Pawsabilities Shooting Upcoming Project For DStv, Upcoming Developments For Comedy Central This September

Mzansi Magic bids farewell to another local drama

Mzansi Magic telenovela DiepCity will not be returning for season 3 when its second season comes to an end in March 2023.

"Mzansi Magic would like to announce that it will be bidding farewell to the riveting award-winning telenovela, DiepCity," the channel said in a press statement.

In the fictional suburban Baltimore/DC area town of Herkleton, Maryland, a boy named Craig Williams and his two friends, Kelsey Pokoly and John Paul "J.P." Mercer, have their many adventures in the titular creek, described as a kid utopia of untamed wilderness in which tribes of children reign over tree forts and dirt bike ramps.

More animal based entertainment for DStv customers

Pawsitive Pawsabilities strive to contribute to the rehabilitation, improved well-being and the best physical and mental condition possible of each patient encountered by the absolute fortitude, dedication, passion, love and dignity to achieve this.

The brand is currently shooting content for a TV show on DStv which we will be showcasing puppy socialization and have given audiences a chance to appear on TV.

What's coming to Comedy Central in September?

LIVE FROM THE SAVANNA COMEDY BAR SEASON 3
TUESDAYS FROM 20 September @ 22:00
A third season of Comedy Central Live is headed to your screens. Documenting the escapades of some of the biggest names in comedy as they hit the road and experience all of SA’s 9 provinces, the show features Lindy Johnson, Thabiso Mhlongo, Cobus Van Rensburg, Noko Moswete, Jason Goliath, David Kau, Mojak Lehoko, Rob Van Vuuren, Lihle Msimang, Siya Seya, Robby Collins and many more.

THE DAILY SHOW WITH TREVOR NOAH
TUESDAY – FRIDAY
2 AUGUST @ 23:30
Along with the help of his Daily Show correspondents, Trevor Noah covers the biggest news stories in politics and pop culture around the world. His creative and jocular spin on events, leaves one inspired again about living a fulfilling life.

THE COMEDY CENTRAL ROAST OF KHANYI MBAU
MONDAY 26 SEPTEMBER @ 21:00
The Comedy Central Roast of Khanyi Mbau brought to you by Showmax brings you the first African female to be roasted! With Mpho Popps being the Roast Master featuring a star studded cast including: Celeste Ntuli, Devi Sankaree Govender, SelBeyonce Mkhize, Tbo Touch, Youngsta CPT, Nadia Nakai, John Vlismas, Sol Phenduka and legendary actor Sello Maake Ka Ncube, expect hilarious shots to be fired! Triggered to watch? Good, catch all the action on DStv 122 in this world-firstroast of an Africanwoman.

14 Surprising Things You Probably Didn't Know About 'How I Met Your Mother'

The narrator, who was supposed to be an older Ted Mosby, was voiced by Bob Saget.

There's a reason the voice of future Ted sounds so familiar. Josh Radnor played Ted on the CBS show, but the late Bob Saget was cast to do the "future Ted" voice-overs that narrated the series.

Jim Parsons was almost cast as Barney.

Jim Parsons played Sheldon on CBS' "The Big Bang Theory" instead. Chuck Lorre Productions
Before Neil Patrick Harris landed the role, Jim Parsons auditioned for Barney on the show. But there are no hard feelings from the "The Big Bang Theory" star.

"Look, it all worked out fine … Neil's better for the part, let's be honest," Parsons said on a 2015 episode of "Live With Kelly," according to Yahoo.

 

 

Jennifer Love Hewitt almost played Robin.

Jennifer Love Hewitt opted for a role on "The Ghost Whisperer."  Real-life Canadian Cobie Smulders eventually snagged the part of Robin, but only after Jennifer Love Hewitt turned it down.

According to E! News, cocreator Craig Thomas wrote on Reddit that Love Hewitt decided to do CBS' "The Ghost Whisperer" instead of "HIMYM."

Britney Spears saved the show from low ratings.

Britney Spears helped bring in new viewers. CBS
The pop singer guest-starred as Abby the receptionist on season three, episode 13. According to E! News, cocreator Carter Bays told Reddit that she helped bring in new viewers and saved the show from low ratings.

"By golly she put our show on the map. It can't be overstated," Bays wrote. "Britney Spears rescued us from ever being on the [renewal] bubble again. Thanks Britney!"

The show's creators are in a real-life band, and they wrote and performed the series' theme song.

Carter Bays and Craig Thomas are in the band The Solids. The theme song of "HIMYM" is known for its infectiously catchy tune, and it turns out the show's creators had a big hand in creating it.

The song, "Hey Beautiful," is by the band The Solids, which Bays and Carter are both members of. Bays does vocals and guitar, and Thomas plays the drums.

 

 

Harris made it his mission to get Barney and Robin together on the show.

Neil Patrick Harris was in favor of the characters getting together. Ron P. Jaffe/Fox
Smulders was apprehensive when there were initial chats about the characters getting together, but Harris actively tried to make it happen throughout filming.

"I'd try to do little things in our scenes together where I gave her an extra look and an extra glance or would stare only at her during a whole scene just to see if anyone was noticing," Harris told The Fan Carpet of his own personal mission to get Barney and Robin together.

Ted probably made Barney sound worse on purpose to make himself look better in the end.

Ted is telling the story to his kids, so he can stretch the truth a little. CBS screencap
In 2018, Harris agreed with a popular fan theory in an interview with Digital Spy.

The theory speculated that Ted made Barney sound extra sleazy and womanizing in his story for his kids because he didn't want them to judge him for falling for Barney's ex-wife, Robin.

"I think that that's very accurate," Harris told Digital Spy. "Given the story structure, and with [Ted] telling the story to his kids, everything was able to be overdrawn."

"The Bro Code" really exists.

 

You can buy your own copy of "The Bro Code." 20th Century Fox. You can buy the series-approved version of all of Barney's rules, and it's even "written" by Barney Stinson himself.

The characters' favorite bar was named after the cocreator's assistant.

McLaren's name has a special significance. 20th Century Fox. Bays told TV Squad that his assistant, Carl McLaren, lent his name to the bar, McLaren's, and to its bartender, Carl.

The fictional bar is also based on a real establishment in New York City.

McLaren's is modeled after McGee's pub in NYC. Richard Cartwright/CBS.

According to the New York Post, McLaren's is modeled after a pub in New York City called McGee's.

Bays and Thomas reportedly spent a lot of time in the real-life establishment when they were both writing for "The Late Show With David Letterman" earlier in their careers.

Some fans found out who the mother was on Facebook before they had a chance to watch the episode.

The post spoiled the plot for a lot of people. CBS
According to The Obsessive Viewer, the official "HIMYM" Facebook page posted a photo of the mother right after the episode that revealed her identity aired.

However, not every fan was able to watch the episode live, so they had the series-long plot point spoiled for them if they scrolled past the post.

The actors who played Ted's kids knew how the show was going to end for years.

All of the kids' scenes were filmed early on in the series.
According to CBS News, the final scene of Ted's kids learning that Ted still loved Robin was filmed in 2006 to ensure the actors playing the kids still looked the same.

That was only a year after the show premiered and eight years before the finale aired, so several precautions were taken to keep the ending a secret.

 

 

David Henrie and Lyndsy Fonseca, who played the kids, had to sign non-disclosure agreements, and only one camera operator was allowed in the room while they filmed the final scene.

There was almost a spin-off starring Greta Gerwig.

Greta Gerwig is now a successful actor and director. How I Met Your Mother screencap
"How I Met Your Dad" was in the works after the "HIMYM" series finale, but it was ultimately scrapped in 2014 due to creative differences between the writers and CBS, according to Deadline.

The unaired pilot starred Greta Gerwig as Sally, a recent divorcée on the hunt for new love.

 

Over seven years after the "HIMYM" finale, a sequel series starring Hilary Duff premiered on Hulu.

Hilary Duff stars on the series.

After the failed "How I Met Your Dad" spin-off, Deadline reported in 2017 that a "How I Met Your Father" series was in development. But it took a few years to get it off the ground.

The Hulu sequel series stars Hilary Duff as Sophie, the leading Ted-like role, who is telling her son the story of how she met his father.

Could Comedy Central, BET And MTV Be On The Chopping Block As Paramount Network Rolls Out In Asia?

Paramount+ is scheduled to launch in Africa later in 2023 and questions amount to the fate of the current linear offering available on DStv and several other pay-tv outlets within the market.

Although, Paramount (at the time ViacomCBS) expressed no interest in closing their linear offering as seen with The Walt Disney Company. It doesn't really take out the possibility that perhaps they'll close down only a few channels before the rest follow due to the rise in streaming.

As seen in other markets, Paramount has been reducing the amount of linear channels mostly brands that leverage repeats or other old programming even channels with less views are put on a pedestal.

 

 

As I've browsed in the linear offering for Paramount Africa there's about 4 channels which need saving or could be Paramount+ next appetizer and it goes as follows:

Comedy Central - before the overseas counterpart become an animation channel, Comedy Central features old shows like The Big Bang Theory, Two And A Half Men, Friends and Modern Family and fast forward to 2022 they remain attached to those programs.

BET - my least favourite amongst the three continues to build their existence from other brands. If you're not watching a program from a rival station then you're getting a mashup of Comedy Central, MTV and not long ago Nickelodeon.

 

 

MTV - although it has the same flaws as the other two mentioned channels. It builds itself on originality I mean you have shows like Catfish, Ridiculousness, Just Tattoo Of Us and Ex On The Beach but what's sad about this brand is the overshadowing particularly with MTV Base.

Also not long ago, the social pages of Comedy Central Asia is being phased out for Paramount Network which not long ago was terminated in some parts of Europe. The brand was said to be a flagship channel for drama series and sitcoms but with Paramount+ all that fell into the cracks.

Paramount in Africa had at the one point thought of including the channel in their portfolio but not much was done at the time and from what experts speculated if the brand were fortunate enough to launch it would be no different to Asia of replacing channels.

From another site's perspective, they targeted MTV for Paramount Network for the reasons mentioned above overshadowing but from my perspective what if the brand wanted bigger bait in this case, Comedy Central.

 

What if MTV and Comedy Central were to merge to form Paramount Network or another brand like Spike with few MTV series forming part of MTV Base and BET's offering.

This supposed channel can have a large chunk of MTV as there's a lot of originals on there with Trevor Noah being the star attraction and somewhere along the line a 2 hour block for sitcoms with 1 hour for drama series and movies allocated when needed.

I mean the concept could help reduce the level of repetition amongst stations. In the end, the decision is entirely up to Paramount if they want to repeat Friends for another 10-20 years let them as others move to streamers or find other means of entertainment.

 

But again the idea of them possibly reducing channels hasn't left my mind. What if the reason for the slow terminations had something to do with the ongoing rollout of Paramount+.

Most of the international content in Africa is often referred to as (EMEA - Europe, Middle East and Africa) and whenever the A hits something always happens sometimes the A is the first to undergo those changes even before EME but when new merchandise comes in we're often the last ones to get it.

Reminder: 2016 Cartoon Predicting Kobe Bryant's Helicopter Crash Is Coming To Comedy Central Africa

When news of the famous basketball star came out, no one expected his life to be cut short so soon. Not even the American animated series Legends of Chamberlain Heights that depicted Bryant’s death six years ago.

Kobe Bryant, 41, and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were among the nine people who lost their lives when their helicopter slammed into a hillside near Malibu in Los Angeles County, California.

 

What is equally shocking is that Comedy Central premiered Legends of Chamberlain Heights in 2016. In the eight-episode of the animated sitcom titled “End of Days”, a scene features Kobe Bryant crashing in a helicopter. Bryant crawls half body out of the chopper clutching his trophies. He then passed out just as the helicopter explodes.

 

Since his passing, the video has now been taken down from Comedy Central’s website out of respect to Bryant’s family and everyone else who died in that plane crash.

Other incidents include a user from Twitter who predicted the very same incident even before the Comedy Central original surfaced and years after the show was produced Kobe Bryant himself joked about not being able to fly the beloved "Mamba Chopper".

 

In June, the short-lived animated series surfaces on Comedy Central. Although there's no details regarding whether or not his scene is from the episode titled "End Of Days". The chances of them excluding it are very high.

Comedy Central Africa Doubles Down On Reruns With Back-To-Back Episodes Of Workaholics Plus The Neighborhood And A Brand New Controversial Series Makes It To The Channel - June 2022 Highlights

THE NEIGHBORHOOD S1 & S2
WEEKDAYS FROM 1 JUNE AT 21:00
When Dave Johnson and his family arrive from Michigan, they are unfazed that their new dream home is located in a community quite different from their previous small town. 

WORKAHOLICS S1
SATURDAY 4 JUNE AT 22:00
The party never stops while best friends, roommates and coworkers Blake, Adam and Ders try to make their way in the world.

 

LEGENDS OF CHAMBERLAIN HEIGHTS
SATURDAY 4 JUNE AT 23:00
Legends of Chamberlain Heights follow the lives of three high school freshman Jamal, Milk, and Grover. These three are benchwarmers on the school basketball team, but legends in their own minds.

THE DAILY SHOW WITH TREVOR NOAH S27
TUESDAYS - FRIDAYS 1 JUNE AT 23:30
Host, Trevor Noah delivers satirical news related to the international and American political matters in an entertaining way.

COMEDY CENTRAL'S ALL-STAR DENOMINATIONAL CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
SUNDAY 5 JUNE AT 21:00
Worlds collide as the starts of Comedy Central come together for the first ever All-Star Non-Denominational Christmas Special. This seasonal celebration features a variety of Comedy Central personalities presenting the most awesome Advent calendar ever.

 

DAVE ATTELL: ROAD WORK
SUNDAY 12 JUNE AT 21:00
Veteran New York City comic Dave Attell is back with his Comedy Central stand-up special "Road Work." This unique special cuts together multiple performances from Attell's past tour. From New Orleans to Philadelphia to Minneapolis and more, "Road Work" feels more like a concert film than a traditional stand-up special. Of course, it wouldn't be a proper Attell show without his expert crowd work and clever R-rated material in what he calls "a filthy, dirty mess of a show".

JEFF DUNHAM’S COMPLETELY UNREHEARSED LAST MINUTE PANDEMIC HOLIDAY SPECIAL
SATURDAY 19 JUNE AT 21:00
Jeff Dunham, along with the usual cast of dummies presents all-new comedy material.

 

KYLE KINANE: I LIKED HIS OLD STUFF BETTER SPECIAL
SUNDAY 26 JUNE AT 21:00
Kyle Kinane's new special delivers wonderfully grim anecdotes filtered through his own optimistic lens. In "I Liked His Old Stuff Better" Kinane chooses to marvel rather than rue such experiences as falling in the shower and receiving pickled eggs as a token of love.

Friends Star Matt Le Blanc's Man With A Plan Launches On Comedy Central Africa While MTV Africa Launches A New Dating Show Testing The Loyalty Of A Partner - April 2022 Highlights

Comedy Central:

A MAN WITH A PLAN
SEASON 1
WEEKDAYS FROM 25 APRIL @ 21:00
Brand New to Comedy Central, Andi Burns, a housewife, decides to return to work and make a career. As a result, her husband, Adam (Matt Le Blanc of Friends fame), faces the challenge of parenting their three unruly children while also running a business.

FAIRVIEW
SEASON 1
SATURDAYS FROM 30 APRIL @ 22:00
A weekly, hyper-topical, half-hour adult animated series about how national politics causes wild small town drama in the light beer-chugging, grocery store parking lot-fighting, public urinating town of Fairview through the lens of its sloppy party girl turned pragmatic mayor Kelly Sampson.

THE DAILY SHOW
SEASON 27
TUESDAY - FRIDAY  1 APRIL @ 23:30
Host Trevor Noah delivers satirical news related to the international and American political matters in an entertaining way.

TREVOR JOHNSON PRESENTS JOSH JOHNSON: HASHTAG
SPECIAL
SUNDAY 3 APRIL @ 21:00
In his first comedy special, comedian and writer Josh Johnson talks about things women expect in their relationships, effects of the pandemic in our social lives, and whether or not his friend's bird is a racist. Josh Johnson: Hashtag is presented by The Daily Show’s Trevor Noah.

Also read:
- April on Curiosity
- The Scent Of Passion coming soon to Telemundo
- April on Honey
- April on Moja Love
- 7 Year Stitch coming soon to E!
- April on History
- M-Net cancels The Queen and Lingashoni for more soapies and short-form series
- March on TNT
- March on Studio Universal
- Second batch of rumoured series coming to M-Net, 1Magic, Me and Showmax
- March on E!
- March on CBS Reality and CBS Justice

CARLOS MENCIA: NO STRINGS ATTACHED 2006
SPECIAL
SUNDAY 10 APRIL @ 21:00
Meet Carlos Mencia. He has quite a few opinions… on just about everything. In this extended and uncensored comedy performance, Carlos’ take on race relations, immigration, religion, and the mentally challenged will either have you wincing or laughing. Either way, he doesn’t really care because if you ain’t laughing, you ain’t living.

JOY KOY: LIGHTS OUT
SPECIAL
SUNDAY 17 APRIL @ 21:00
Jo Koy's star continues to rise in his second feature-length, uncensored stand-up special, Lights Out. If you don't already know Jo from his stand-up or regular roundtable appearances on Chelsea Lately, it's time that you do. Ting ting! Jo Koy imitates three generations of his family, reveals why sleep is a near-death experience and explains why all parents should have pulled out.

PAUL F. TOMPKINS: LABORING UNDER DELUSIONS
SPECIAL
SUNDAY 24 APRIL @ 21:00
In this stand-up special, Paul F. Tompkins takes us on a hilarious tour of his varied career. He relives his glory days as an employee at a Beta-only video store, a hot shop salesman, and an anxious host on Best Week Ever.

Also read:
- Press Release: DreamWorks Channel launching on DStv
- eExtra, eMovies, eMovies Extra and eToonz will stop airing on DStv
- PBS Kids will be made available to DStv Easyview customers
- Could Timeless Dizi Channel and possibly tvN replace eExtra on DStv?
- KIX will be made available to DStv Family and Access customers
- Could Zee World also be made available to DStv Access?
- Big Brother Liberia (now titled Housemates Liberia) is coming soon to DStv
- A second movie channel will be launching on DStv later in the year

MTV:

WHY ARE YOU HIDING ME?
MONDAY 25 APRIL @ 22:00
Hiding is when you're in a relationship with someone and you refuse to introduce them to your friends and family; usually because you're hiding a devastating secret that could seriously jeopardize the relationship.

MTV Base:

DANCE NATION: AMAPIANO VS. GQOM S1
FRIDAY 22 APRIL @ 17:30
This is no competition… No judges, no prize money, no influencers, just Culture

 

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Modern Family Returns For A 10th Instalment On Comedy Central Africa And The Crew Of Love And Hip-Hop Document Their Journey With MTV Africa - March 2022 Highlights

Comedy Central:

SEASON 10
MODERN FAMILY
WEEKDAYS FROM 01 MARCH @ 21:00
Three modern-day families from California try to deal with their kids, quirky spouses and jobs in their own unique ways, often falling into hilarious situations.

SEASON 2
GUESSABLE
SATURDAYS FROM 19 MARCH @ 22:00
Hosted by Sara Pascoe and packed with plenty of take-away trivia, two celebrity teams compete to identify the famous name or object inside a mystery box.

SEASON 27
THE DAILY SHOW
TUESDAY - FRIDAY 1 MARCH @ 23:30
Host Trevor Noah delivers satirical news related to the international and American political matters in an entertaining way.

SPECIAL
DANIEL TOSH HAPPY THOUGHTS
SUNDAY 6 MARCH @ 21:00
Daniel Tosh reveals his child-like dreams and twisted fascination with cannibalism in this half- hourstand-up special.

SPECIAL
BIG JAY OAKERSON LIVE AT WEBSTER HALL
SUNDAY 13 MARCH @ 21:00
In Big Jay Oakerson's first hour-long special, he uses his signature crowd work as a jumping-off point to explore topics like the challenge of raising a teenage daughter.

Also read:
- Coroner and Tell Me Your Secrets coming soon to Universal TV
- Kidz Club is back for the March holidays and more on Studio Universal
- In March, E! will also be hosting the Oscars live from the red carpet and launch the cover bands
- Big Brother Liberia (now titled Housemates Liberia) is coming soon to DStv
- NXT: Level Up coming soon to the WWE Channel
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- Who Wants To Be A Millionaire coming soon to Africa Magic

SPECIAL
AMAZING JOHNATHAN: WRONG ON EVERY LEVEL 2006
SUNDAY 27 MARCH @ 21:00
Watch Las Vegas legend The Amazing Johnathan in his very own special, as "The Freddy Krueger of Comedy" slashes and claws his way through the night. The special showcases him at his best, hilariously skewering one magic trick after another with unexpected and sometimes gory results. Seamlessly mixing his unpredictable comedy, spontaneous magic, and trademark gore with the not-so-capable help of his zany assistant, Psychic Tanya, The Amazing Johnathan is truly wrong on every level.

MTV:

NEW SERIES
MEET THE MACKIES
MONDAY 7 MARCH @ 18:15 CAT
A behind-the-scenes look at how the Love And Hip-Hop stars Remy Ma and Papoose prepare to welcome their baby into the world.

NEW SERIES
LOVE AND HIP-HOP SECRETS UNLOCKED
MONDAY 14 MARCH @ 18:15 CAT
Love And Hip-Hop cast members from the New York, Atlanta, Hollywood and Miami series react to unseen footage and spill tea about the shows' most unforgettable moments.

NEW SEASON
LOVE AND HIP-HOP ATLANTA S9
MONDAY 21 MARCH @ 18:15 CAT
The second instalment in VH1's "Love And Hip-Hop" docu-soap franchise takes to Atlanta the tale of striving for stardom in the rap game while trying to survive relationships and family struggles.

Continuing shows include Being Joel Corry S1 and Jersey Shore Family Vacation S5.

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February 2022 On ViacomCBS Africa | New Series Alert: Girls Cruise And Being Joel Corry Debut On BET And MTV | A Load Of Series Return On Nickelodeon This Month | Stunts, Specials And More

Comedy Central:

SEASON 1
BOB HEARTS ABISHOLA
WEEKDAYS FROM 01 FEBRUARY@ 21:00
Bob's life takes an interesting turn when he meets his Nigerian nurse, Abishola, and begins to fall madly in love with her.

SEASON 7
MOM
WEEKDAYS FROM 15 FEBRUARY @ 21:00
Following the sudden death of a friend–and A.A. member–Christy and Bonnie look for ways to honor her memory. Christy tries to embrace positivity after having a meltdown and Bonnie gets a glimpse of what Adam was like before his accident. Bonnie and Adam go on a double date with Jill and Andy.

SEASON 2
SOUTH SIDE
SATURDAYS FROM 12 FEBRUARY @ 22:00
Two mischievous friends, after completing their graduation from a community college, dream to establish and succeed in business while working at a rent-to-own shop. The new season provides a lot of wacky situations reminiscent of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” which isn’t a bad thing.

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SPECIAL
ILANA GLAZER PRESENTS COMEDY ON EARTH
SUNDAY 13 FEBRUARY @ 22:00
Curated by Ilana Glazer, this special captures New York City in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic through the lens of some of the finest comics working today, doing virtual stand-up sets and more.

THE DAILY SHOW
TUESDAY - FRIDAY 1 FEBRUARY @ 23:30
Host Trevor Noah delivers satirical news related to the international and American political matters in an entertaining way.

BET:

THE OVAL S3
WEDNESDAY 2 FEBRUARY AT 21:30
Written, directed and executive produced by Tyler Perry, "The Oval" is a political drama series on BET. It tells the story of U.S President Hunter Franklin and first lady Victoria Franklin, a power- hungry interracial couple, who present a perfect facade to the world while indulging in wildly scandal.

GIRLS CRUISE S1
TUESDAY 1ST FEBRUARY AT 21:30
Music icon Lil' Kim is joined by Mýa, Chilli, Pretty Vee, B. Simone, Tiffany Panhilason and Charly `Char' Defrancesco on the vacation of a lifetime. The girls go on a journey of self- exploration and sisterhood while taking a glamorous cruise through the high seas of the Caribbean.

BLACK-ISH S6
TUESDAY 1 FEBRUARY AT 21:00
A man tries to get his family to mingle with the neighbours and form a rapport with them in an effort to fit in and find his place in society.

ALL OF US
TUESDAY 1 FEBRUARY AT 20:30
Robert James, a divorced entertainment reporter, lives with his son Robert and fiancee Tia. He tries to befriend his ex- wife Neesee, with whom he shares Robert's custody.

Continuing shows: The Wendy Williams Show S13 and Sistas S4

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MTV:

BEING JOEL CORRY S1
WEDNESDAY 2 FEBRUARY 2022 AT 22:00 CAT
Joel Corry has exploded onto the world stage, and summer 2021 is going to be his biggest yet...In 'Being Joel Corry',MTV will be there every step of the way, going behind the scenes as Joel takes his next steps as a Platinum-selling artist.

JERSEY SHORE FAMILY VACATION S5
MONDAY 7 FEBRUARY 2022 AT 22:00 CAT
The cast of Jersey Shore swore they would always do a vacation together. Now, five years, five kids, three marriages, and who knows how many GTL sessions later, the gang is back together and on vacation in a swanky house in Miami Beach.

MTV Base:

Continuing shows: Spanking New Premieres, SA Hits Countdown, Top 10 Street Anthems and Touching Base

Nickelodeon:

STUNT
DANGER GENERATION
MONDAY 22 JANUARY – FRIDAY 06 FEBRUARY AT 15:00 CAT
Captain Man has a new crew of superhero sidekicks, - Danger Force. Captain Man and Schwoz create a fake school to train the kids to harness their uncontrollable farmers to fight crime.

UNFILTERED S2
MONDAY 7 FEBRUARY
New game show where celebrities hide behind hilarious 3D animated characters and it's up to our panel to ask questions, gather clues, and play games to correctly

NEW EPISODES
TYLER PERRY'S YOUNG DYLAN S2
MONDAY 14 FEBRUARY AT 13:35 CAT
When Young Dylan's grandmother decides to send him to live with her affluent son's family, the Wilson family is turned upside down as lifestyles clash between a hip hop star and his stuffy cousins.

NEW EPISODES
RUGRATS
MONDAY 21 FEBRUARY AT 16:00 CAT
A reinvention of the beloved 90s cartoon, Rugrats follows a group of adventurous babies as they discover the big world around them. Lead by Tommy Pickles, this toddler crew explores the world from their pint- sized and wildly imaginative perspective.

KIDS CHOICE AWARDS ABU DHABI 2022
SEASON
MONDAY 21 FEBRUARY AT 15:00 CAT
New game show where celebrities hide behind hilarious 3D animated characters and it's up to our panel to ask questions, gather clues, and play games to correctly.

NEW EPISODES
THE LOUD HOUSE
The series revolves around the chaotic everyday life of a boy named Lincoln Loud, who is the middle child and only son in a large family of 11 children. It is set in a fictional town in southeastern Michigan called Royal Woods.

Continuing shows: SpongeBob SquarePants and Valentine's Day Stunt

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Nick Jr:

WEEKEND MUSIC STUNT WITH THE BEAT BUDS
EPISODES: Paw Patrol S2 210a, S4 423a, S6 607a | Blue’s Clues & You S1 109,205 | Peppa Pig S1 #116, Bubble Guppies S3 #314
SATURDAY & SUNDAY | 05 - 06 JANUARY
AT 13:00 CAT
Best friends and musical partners since the age of six, Jonny and Matty share a love of music.

NEW EPISODES
BLAZE AND THE MONSTER MACHINES S6
SATURDAY & SUNDAY FROM 12 FEBRUARY
AT 05:15 CAT
Blaze and the Monster Machines is a CG interactive preschool series about Blaze, the world's greatest monster truck, and his best buddy and driver, a boy named AJ.

PEPPA PIG MARATHON
SATURDAY 19 FEBRUARY AT 13:00 CAT
Every day is an adventure for Peppa Pig! With her family and friends there's always something to smile about, and a whole world of things to discover!

Continuing shows: The Adventures Of Paddington

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Insidus Content Roundups #2: Bel-Air A Reboot Of The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air Streaming February 13th On Peacock And Nicktoons Upcoming Series Big Nate Streaming February 17th On Paramount+ Alongside The Fairly OddParents Live-Action Comedy This March

Ever wondered how Will Smith's life was as a kid now is your chance

Bel-Air is an upcoming American drama streaming television series developed by Will Smith and Morgan Cooper. The series follows Will Smith's complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air.

It is a reboot of the sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and is based on Cooper's short fan film of the same name. It stars Jabari Banks, Adrian Holmes, Cassandra Freeman, Olly Sholotan, Coco Jones, Akira Akbar, Jimmy Akingbola, Jordan L. Jones, and Simone Joy Jones.

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The series is set to premiere on Peacock on February 13, 2022.

Big Nate is heading to the big screens

Big Nate is an upcoming American computer-animated streaming television series based on the comic strip and book series of the same name by Lincoln Peirce. It follows the adventures of titular protagonist, alongside his friends, in sixth grade.

The series was unveiled through a press statement last year at the MultiChoice Showcase. It is being slated to air later in the year on Nicktoons and debuts February 17th on Paramount+.

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Paramount+ pretending that A Fairly Odd Summer didn't exist

The Fairly OddParents is an upcoming American live action animated streaming television series based on the Nickelodeon series of the same name set to premiere on Paramount+ in March 2022.

Picking up years after the original series ended, the new series will follow Timmy Turner's cousin, Vivian "Viv" Turner, and her new stepbrother, Roy Ragland, as they navigate life in Dimmsdale with the help of their fairy godparents, Cosmo and Wanda.

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Bobby Flay Extends His Contract With Food Network, Joe Gatto Exits Impractical Jokers Due To Personal Issues And New Bleach Anime The Thousand-Year Blood War Arc Debuts In October 2022

Food Network continues to be The Guy Fieri and Bobby Flay channel

The 56-year-old celebrity chef has signed an exclusive, new three-year contract with the network, Discovery Inc. confirmed in a statement last year:

"I'm thrilled to extend my relationship with Food Network and Discovery," Flay said in the statement. "Although these talks to renew took a little longer than expected, the important thing is that both sides are happy that we can now build on an already rock-solid foundation. Stay tuned for some incredibly exciting new shows as I promise to take food and cooking to places we've never imagined before."

The Beat Bobby Flay has signed on to stay once his current, three-year contract expires at the end of 2021. In October, it was reported that he would be parting ways with Food Network after 27 years, after both parties could not agree on financial terms.

Though Flay's new paycheck remains undisclosed, he will develop new content for the culinary channel and elsewhere within the Discovery portfolio as part of the deal.

"We are thrilled to continue Bobby Flay's long standing relationship with Food Network. He captivates our audience with his incredible culinary skill, fierce competitive spirit and his trademark ability to share a deep passion for food," Courtney White, President of Food Network and Streaming Food Content for Discovery Inc., said in a statement. "Bobby generously invites viewers into his culinary world, sharing his #WeCook philosophy and inspiring everyone in the kitchen. Continuing this creative relationship with such an extraordinary talent is the perfect way to usher in the holidays."

Flay has been a longtime star on Food Network, making his debut in 1994 and co-hosting his own series, Grillin' & Chillin' , by 1996. Since then, the chef has hosted numerous hit shows — including Boy Meets Grill, Beat Bobby Flay, Throwdown! with Bobby Flay, Brunch @ Bobby's, and Iron Chef America.

Impractical Jokers is losing a member

In December 2021, actor and comedian Joe Gatto announced his departure from truTV's Impractical Jokers currently seen on Comedy Central citing personal issues as the reason for his exit.

Joe Gatto was one of the initial members of the hit camera show Impractical Jokers when it first began in 2011. It managed to span 9 seasons with a 10th one currently underway.

Of course, it hasn't been stated if Joe Gatto will make a cameo in the 10th season but he likely won't form part of the new season. All that is known for now is that Impractical Jokers will continue despite his absence.

After 11 years, we're getting more Bleach

In March 2020, Weekly Shōnen Jump and "Bleach 20th Anniversary Project & Tite Kubo New Project Presentation" livestream announced that the manga's last story arc, "Thousand-Year Blood War", will be given a new anime project.

In November 2021, it was announced that the new project would be an anime television series, Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War. The trailer and visual for the series were revealed last month.

The Thousand-Year Blood War arc is set to debut by October 2022. The series will continue from where the original ended with characters from the former series reprising their roles.

Bleach is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Tite Kubo. It follows the adventures of the hotheaded teenager Ichigo Kurosaki, who inherits his parents' destiny after he obtains the powers of a Soul Reaper.

The franchise continued to perform well commercially despite its cancellation back in 2012, and had over 120 million tankōbon volumes in circulation worldwide as of 2018, making it the eleventh best-selling manga in history.

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