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Monday, September 5, 2022

What To Expect On MTV Africa In September 2022?

Ridiculousness S26
Episodes 2601-2640
Monday 5th September @20:40
Rob Dyrdek hosts an internet video clip show with celebrity guests and co-hosts Sterling "Steelo" Brim and Chanel West Coast (Fantasy Factory's rapping receptionist).

Black Ink Crew New York
Episodes 701-722
Monday 5th September @18:15

Nick Cannon's Wild N Out S17
Episodes 1701-1714
Friday 9th September @15:10

Love At First Lie: Who's a Couple and Who's a Con?
Episodes 301-312
Saturday 17th September @21:00
A diverse group of LOVERS will move into the house, all believing they have what it takes to win the title. But what they don’t know, yet, is that living amongst them are LIARS. Fake couples there to compete and win the money for themselves. Every episode sees the couples living together and getting to know more about each other.

Geordie Shore Reunion S23
Episodes 2301-2310
Friday 23rd September @22:00
The Geordies are getting back together, and EVERYONE is invited! Charlotte, Holly, Marnie and Sophie organise a massive celebration of everybody's favourite dysfunctional family!

Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Digital First: Rebranding Of MTV Asia To MTV 90s

Paramount is scheduled to roll out their streaming service Paramount+ in Africa alongside various other markets by 2023 and as seen with Disney+ their streaming service has led to a further cutback in channels with questions regarding Paramount's linear offering.

I know Paramount had stated a while back that they weren't planning to halt their linear offering as seen with The House Of Mouse. But that doesn't mean they won't do it eventually as they make some minor changes to the current offering.

In the UK, BET became a digital exclusive and Nicktoons is seen as music channel (NickMusic) in Latin America outside of that Paramount has been eliminating a lot of channels mainly MTV as they're said to carry outdated content or don't have a lot of viewers following them.

Unfortunately this wasn't the case in Asia as Sky announced the rebrand of MTV Asia which will now be MTV 90s a music channel from 1st September. This comes after Nickelodeon exited South Korea a few months ago and that just builds onto further speculation.

Is it possible that MTV and Nickelodeon's future in Asia will be the same fate awaiting consumers around the world. It's possible as evolution is a constant you had your VCR now there's DVD and not a lot of people SMS as there's social media.

Regarding MTV, I can see many reasons for Paramount to let go off the channel one cause compared to other general entertainment channels MTV holds more original content which a company like Disney would want to put onto a streaming service.

Compared to BET and Comedy Central as there's not much on there I mean you get plenty of original content but it doesn't dominate the schedule as seen with MTV. Not saying there's no chance of them going away but the less relevant a brand gets the more easier it will be to miss.

Thursday, June 9, 2022

Roundups #63: A Repeat Of Young Love Coming To Glow TV, MTV Africa Welcomes Another Shore Series And Survivor SA Returning This July On M-Net

More repeats

Following the possible demise of Glow TV on the Openview platform, the channel seems to be doubling down on repeats with the return of Young Love replacing A Love To Die For from 13 June.

Young Love revolves around the life of Nandini and how much the people around her influence her life. She undergoes a complicated situation because of the interference of her family in her relationship. The experience makes her believe that there is no meaning in love.

The series illustrates various challenges that lovers face. Apart from the love issue, other matters revolving around backstabbing and infidelity are some of what you will find in this show.

 
 

Survivor SA has a premiere date

The world’s greatest game returns to M-Net on Monday 18 July with plenty of familiar faces as 20 former Castaways return to right wrongs on Survivor South Africa: Return Of The Outcasts… all under the watchful gaze of Survivor host Nico Panagio.

Back in the game are a mixture of strategists, schemers, risk-takers and record-breakers from five previous Survivor South Africa seasons who’ll do anything to avoid having their torches snuffed for a second time, over a bumper four episodes a week.

“This isn’t an ‘All Stars’ season – in fact, it’s a totally unique concept,” says Executive & Creative Producer Leroux Botha. “All of the Castaways returning to the game this season have demons to lay to rest, with the added challenge of everyone knowing exactly how everyone else played their game, before”.

M-Net’s Senior Manager: Marketing and PR, Shireez Latief says that the four episode per week schedule will give Survivor SA superfans the chance to feast on what is set to be some stellar game play. “Having four hours a week to explore the full intricacy of the game is going to lay bare every machination,” she says. “It’s also a great way for newcomers to the magic of Survivor SA to get to know these returning Castaways and appreciate why they’re such masters of the game”.

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Returning shows in July on MTV

Deliciousness S3
From comfort food cravings, to BBQ disasters, to home chef failures, we’ll serve up the funniest clipsto satisfy the foodie inall of us. Hosted by Tiffani Thiessen. S3
10 x 30 mins // 16 July 2022 @21:00

Teen Mom:Young and Pregnant S3B
Young moms Kayla, Brianna, Kiaya,Rachel, and Madisen navigate the highs and lows of parenthood in an all new season. As the group comes together for
the first time, they’ll form bonds and learn to lean on each other through the trials of family dysfunction, absentee partners, relationship woes, and all of the responsibilities that come with having a child. When it feels like there’s nowhere else toturn, these moms have each other. 90 mins // 5 July @ 22:00

Buckhead Shore S1
The shore franchises moves to ATL. Don’t miss it, its going to be insane
10 x 30 mins // 19 July 2022

Friday, May 27, 2022

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.

Friday, May 20, 2022

Roundups #57: "Hangman" Adam Page Goes One On One With CM Punk For AEW World Champion In Double Or Nothing On TNT Africa, The 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards Is Coming To MTV Africa And World Renowned Martial Artist IP Man Makes His Grand Entrance On KIX Africa

TNT is going all out

Double or Nothing is considered All Elite Wrestling's (AEW) marquee event, having first been held in 2019, which was the promotion's first pay-per-view (PPV) produced. It is held annually around Memorial Day and is one of AEW's "Big Four" PPVs, which includes All Out, Full Gear, and Revolution, their four biggest shows produced quarterly.

Matches confirmed for the PPV event include Hangman Pag vs. CM Punk for the AEW World Championship and Thunder Rosa vs Serena Deeb for the AEW Women’s World Championship.

The event airs Sunday, 5 June at 11:40 CAT, only 1 week after the live US PPV.

 

MTV unveils the slate of content launching next month

MTV MOVIE & TV AWARDS
Live from Los Angeles Barker Hangar honoring the biggest and best in movies and television
90 mins // 6 JUNE 2022

MTV MOVIE & TV AWARDS UNSCRIPTED
Returning for the second time to celebrate all things reality television. Over-the-top, funny and completely fresh, the night will celebrate the jaw-dropping, no-rules, drama-filled moments from our favorite reality shows.
90 mins // 6 JUNE 2022

 

HIP HOP MY HOUSE
In each episode of HIP HOP MY HOUSE Cam’ron will surprise our superfan at their doorstep, tour their home, check out their wardrobe, sample their music collection and find out how hip hop has impacted their life.It could be a single artist, an iconic video or it could be an entire era or moment in hip hop history.
9 x 30 // 24 JUNE 2022

Ip Man biography is coming to KIX

Ip Man is a series of Hong Kong martial arts films based on the life events of the Wing Chun master of the same name. The franchise consists of 5 films 2 of which happen to be spinoffs.

 

Thanks to KIX's team, we were able to recieve confirmation of the first two instalments Ip Man and Ip Man 2 starring Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and XXX: Return Of Xander Cage star Donnie Yen.

The instalments are set to air in the coming months ahead of the channel's expansion to the DStv Family and Access bouquets which was originally for March but delayed for another 2 months now launching on May 31st.

Friday, March 11, 2022

Paramount Reportedly Shutting Down MTV Base And MTV Classic In The UK

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March on Nickelodeon and Nicktoons
March on Disney Channel and Junior
Could ESPN close alongside National Geographic and Disney Channel?
New movie channel launching later in the year on DStv
Lifetime could be on the chopping block on DStv

According to a user at Digital Forum, Paramount plans to close down music brands MTV Base and MTV Classic a year after the black based entertainment channel BET with cut off and merged onto the streaming service, Paramount+.

MTV Base and Classic (formerly VH1 Classic) launched in 1999 as part of MTV's digital boutique of music channels and throughout its existence several markets such as France and Africa launched a localised brand for Base while other parts got Classic.

According to some viewers in these regions, the brands have become obsolete especially in an era where a platforms like iTunes and Spotify already exist. Just like Africa, even the UK have begun streamlining their offering.

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NCIS: Los Angeles might be cancelled
Paramount+ and Nickelodeon expand kids and family slate
The Wendy Williams Show cancelled on BET
Serena Williams is not giving up on Grand Slam Record Chase
- Second batch of rumoured series coming to M-Net, 1Magic, Me and Showmax
March on E!
- Could Masha And The Bear get banned globally?
March on CBS Reality and CBS Justice
March on History

Although, MTV Base performed dismally in these regions it doesn't have much affect for viewers in other regions compared to MTV Classic as the brand is considered outdated in this century. It was one of the reasons Paramount Africa opted for MTV Hits (formerly Music24) and not its predecessor.

If anything, the only brand that will likely get phased out at this point would be Nicktoons as Paramount seems more focused on scrapping non and underperforming channels. On top of reducing various local feeds of some of their brands.

Also read: 
- Press release of DreamWorks Channel on DStv
- PBS Kids will be made available to DStv Easyview customers
Could G4 launch on DStv perhaps to replace a channel like Ginx Esports TV?
Why VH1 Classic was terminated on DStv?
Could Moonbug Kids replace Disney Junior on DStv and Baby TV on StarSat?
tvN pushing to become a permanent linear channel in Africa
Could Nicktoons be discontinued in Africa and likely the rest of the world?

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

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
- Kung Fu Stuntmen coming soon to KIX
More Hoarders on CBS Reality while Justice welcomes back a fan favorite
Tellytrack will stop airing on DStv
Celebrate St Patrick's Day only on Curiosity
Morgan Freeman is coming to History for a new series
- 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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Friday, January 28, 2022

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.

Also read:
- The first batch of drama series coming to M-Net, 1Magic and Showmax
The last FOX Life available in the United States closes down in March
Upcoming programming for Telemundo Africa
February on WildEarth
tvN pushing to become a permanent linear channel in Africa
- Decisions replaces Case Closed on Telemundo
Baby TV could be on the chopping block
2022 on HBO Max including Peacemaker and a Batman Christmas special
2022 on Paramount+ includes new season of iCarly, Star Trek: Lower Decks and Why Women Kill

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

Also read:
- TelkomOne reportedly adds two channels: Toonami and Boing
Upcoming programming for Cartoonito in Europe, Middle East and Africa
- The Violence coming soon to Cape Town TV
National Geographic Kids Africa launches in 2022
Animated series coming to Cartoon Network, Netflix and a variety of other platforms in 2022
As Africa await for their Disney Channels to close in 2024 Latin America starts with Star Life, National Geographic Wild, Disney XD and FX Movies
Henry Danger movie is in development

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

Also read:
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Nurses coming in February to Telemundo Africa
February on The Home Channel
- Nicktoons upcoming series Big Nate debuts on Paramount+ this February
Why VH1 Classic was terminated on DStv?
Xtreme Football League returns in 2023, could SuperSport perhaps get it?
February on Curiosity Channel
- Moon Knight debuts this March on Disney+
- Jessica's Big Little World and Work It Out Wombat coming soon to Cartoonito and PBS Kids respectively

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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Friday, January 14, 2022

What Really Happened To VH1 Classic On DStv And Where Is It Now?

The popular music brand VH1 Classic started out mainly consisting of niche genres which didn't appease the masses at the time which led to its downfall on DStv and the switch to VH1 Classic.

At the time this channel was still around, they were plenty of channels offering international hits mainly modern day music before localising their offering which welcomed a new rail of viewers while others resorted to other means like streaming to cater for their tastes.

In all those eras, VH1 Classic stood out from the rest with their selection of international classic hits while Mzansi Music dealt with the local spectrum.

It wasn't until 2019 that ViacomCBS announced the discontinuation of VH1 Classic and the launch of the European MTV Music24 which therefore killed all their classical tunes for more modernizing.

It wasn't until that period that most channels which had a stack of international hits reduced the lineup for more localised tunes therefore boosting the value of MTV Music24 which doesn't cater for that region as it adapting to a European feed.

MTV Music24 wasn't all rainbows and sunshine aside from not carrying any fragment of VH1 Classic. The offering was very repetitive and they'd repeat the same music in the same order it was arranged and this continued on until last year where it was replaced with the pop based brand MTV Hits.

When VH1 Classic was terminated people pointed the finger toward DStv and when MTV Hits dethroned MTV Music24 there was a lot of silence in the switch as well as the reception. What some don't realise was that there was more to the story.

Tracing back to VH1 Classic, the channel was handled by Europe which used it as an entertainment channel to repeat programs from MTV. Africa got a different feed for some apparent reason.

In 2016, the owners of VH1 being announced that VH1 Classic would rebrand to MTV Classic as it was suspected that VH1 was being terminated internationally seeing that it was a property of MTV. Of course, this switch wasn't applicable to viewers in South Africa.

VH1 Classic was initially discontinued in 2016 so the feed in South Africa was just on autopilot for the past 3 years as they tried sourcing out the major reject MTV Music24.

MTV Music24 vanished two years later and if you google the channel. It appears that the brand was phased out likely as part of the initiative for MTV Global formerly MTV Europe which is limiting the localised feeds probably due to the launch of Paramount+.

Disney plans to close 100 international channels in the near future following the successful launch of their streaming service Disney+. It had been speculated that other companies will likely follow at a given time.

About VH1 Classic, the channel is currently known as MTV Classic I presume the reason it wasn't picked up in Africa was that ViacomCBS was looking for something that appease the current masses and anything like MTV Classic didn't fit that description.

MTV Classic has become a dumpster fire with its stack of repeats pulling 16000 viewers a month in a market with a large amount of pay-tv households. ViacomCBS no longer shares details about the viewership and I wouldn't be shocked if the channel was discontinued with nothing left in place.

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- A list of animated series coming in 2022
Boomerang reportedly closing down across Europe, Middle East and Africa
- Discovery World revived on DStv for at least 6 seconds
- National Geographic could close down globally
- Looks like the first international network to close from ViacomCBS is Paramount Network as seen in the UK and Nordic countries
- Could Zee TV International offering become a Sony Channel?
- The world of tourism could be out for the count on cable just ask Travel Channel

Friday, December 31, 2021

Paramount+ New Series And Movies Coming In 2022 Some Of Which Will Likely Surface Comedy Central, MTV, BET And Nickelodeon

Paramount+ is still rolling out in more regions and there's no specific timeframe on when viewers will be able to view the content. Here's the list of content launching on the platform in the coming year:

Halo
Halo is set to follow "an epic 26th-century conflict between humanity and an alien threat known as the Covenant. Halo will weave deeply drawn personal stories with action, adventure and a richly imagined vision of the future."

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
The series follows Captain Christopher Pike and the crew of the starship USS Enterprise as they explore new worlds throughout the galaxy during the decade before Star Trek: The Original Series.

The Fairly OddParents
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.

Frasier
Nicole Clemens said, exclusively to Paramount+." The new series will have everything you love about the original: Coziness, great writing, and of course a cast led by multi-Emmy winner, Kelsey Grammer. It's nostalgic and contemporary all at once."

Miss Fallaci Takes America
The show which is the first Italian original for the network will portray Fallaci's early years in Hollywood before he became a legendary war correspondent known for his explosive personality.

Stories from the Beautiful Game

Couples Therapy
Couples Therapy is a revealing, critically acclaimed docuseries that makes the hidden world of relationships not so hidden.

The Bridge Australia
A group of strangers live in the wild and work as one to build a bridge to reach a life changing prize.

Other titles include Big Nate and Stories From The Beautiful. On the movie front, there's a drama film Hush, Hush and the sports film Fantasy Football while South Park launches two more films.

List of animated series: click here

Returning shows:

The Good Fight
Star Trek: Picard
Why Women Kill
iCarly
Star Trek: Lower Decks
Kamp Koral: Spongebob’s Under Years
Star Trek Prodigy
Rugrats

You can also find me through the other platforms by pressing this link in brackets (Lnk.Bio).

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- January on Cartoon Network and Boomerang
- January on Disney Channel and Disney Junior
African Animation Network partners up with Baboon Animation
January on Comedy Central, BET, Nickelodeon and many more
Upcoming programming for Cartoonito in Europe, Middle East and Africa
January on Da Vinci Kids
January on Nickelodeon, Nicktoons and Nick Jr
Kartoon Channel and Moonbug Kids reach new heights, could DStv or StarSat perhaps get it?
National Geographic Kids Africa launches in 2022
More new series coming to Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon and many more
Star Life rebranding to Life OK???

Friday, December 17, 2021

January 2022 On ViacomCBS Africa | New Series Alert For Comedy Central And BET Including The Canadian Edition Of Roast Battle And Half Hour Clip Show I Love Us | New Seasons Of The Smurfs And Peppa Pig Airs On Nickelodeon And Nick Jr | MTV Shuga Documentary Returns To MTV Base | More

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Comedy Central:

IMPRACTICAL JOKERS SEASON 13
WEEKDAYS FROM 24 JANUARY @ 22:00
Four friends challenge each other with a series of awkward and outrageous dares. If any of the four refuses to complete a dare, he loses and mustendure punishment.

THE OTHER TWO SEASON 2
SATURDAYS FROM 08 JANUARY @ 22:00
Former "Saturday Night Live" head writers Chris Kelly and Sarah Schneider are the creative forces behind "The Other Two," a scripted series centered around two siblings desperately seeking their lot in life. Aspiring actor, Cary, is struggling to land better auditions than "Man at Party Who Smells Fart," while his sister Brooke is simply struggling in general. As they work toward self-improvement, their lives are turned upside-down when their teenage brother, Chase, becomes an internet sensation overnight.

THE DAILY SHOW SEASON 27
TUESDAY - FRIDAY TBC @ 23:30
The Daily Show returns with a brand-new season. Join Trevor Noah and his team as they take a satirical sideswipe at the latest in news and current affairs. Emmy Award winning irreverence from Comedy Central.

ROAST BATTLE CANADA SEASON 1
SUNDAYS FROM 09 JANUARY @ 22:00
Two pairs of Canadian comics hurl ruthless jokes at each other in hopes of coming out unscathed and crowned the victor by a distinguished panel of judges.

BET:

SISTAS S4
STARTS THURSDAY 13 JANUARY AT 22:00
The one-hour drama follows a group of single black females as they navigate their “complicated love life,” careers, and friendship through the ups and downs of living in a modern world of social media and unrealistic relationship goals.Tyler Perrytakes viewers on an exhilarating ride of emotions and gut-busting predicaments that will test the ladies’ long-standing friendship. This band of women, intertwined with their newfound relationships, must navigate this new-age dating scene as they continue to search for love in their 30’s.

I LOVE US S1
STARTS THURSDAY 20 JANUARY AT 21:30
I LOVE US is a half-hour clip show like RIDICULOUSNESS. I LOVE US will flip the script by offering the Black perspective with an elevated level of comedy that avoids the obvious.

BET ORIGNAL-TWENTIES SEASON 2
THURSDAYS AT 21:30 FROM 27 DEC 18 X 30
Media Award-nominated series, follows ‘Hattie,’ a masculine-presenting queer Black woman in her twenties and her two straight best friends, as they try to find their footing in life, love, and the professional world in Los Angeles. BET will premiere a new half-hour series touching on key themes explored in “Twenties” titled “Twenties After-Show With B. Scott.” The after-show will provide candid commentary and insights into some of the characters’ mishaps and successes. B. Scottwill be joined by the cast and an esteemed roster of guests including voices from the Black LGBTQ+ community that haven’t always been given a platform to share their personal experiences.

BLACKISH S6
STARTS 13 JANUARY
MON-FRI AT 21:30
23EPS X 30’
The series revolves around Dre, portrayed by Anthony Anderson, a family man who struggles with finding his cultural identity while raising his kids in a white neighborhoodwith his wife, Bow (Tracee Ellis Ross).

ALL OF US
STARTS 13 JANUARY
MON-FRI AT 20:00
88EPS X 30’
Robert James, a divorced entertainment reporter, lives with his son Robert and fiancée Tia. He tries to befriend his ex-wife Neesee, with whom he shares Robert's custody.

Continuing shows include Game's People Play S2, Inside Life With Erica S1, The Wendy Williams Show S13 and The Black Tax S2.

MTV:

Celeb Ex In The City season 2 and the weekend marathon of Catfish continue in 2022.

MTV Base:
NEWSISH
WEDNESDAY 19 JANUARY AT 16:30 CAT
Watch as MTV BASE goes hard on all the crazy stories and events that are going down now. The Culture Squad keeping you locked!

YO! MTV RAPS UNCAPPED
WEDNESDAY 19 JANUARY AT 16:30 CAT
The ultimate hip hop show hosted by TshegoKoke, the show will dive deep into what’s happening in the game, interview the voices within it and provide a stage for the talent to shine.

MTV BASE ROUNDTABLE
THURSDAY – FRIDAY 27 & 28 JANUARY AT 17:30 CAT
The most talked about and highly anticipated MTV Base Roundtable is back for 2021 and promises to be fireworks and sparks, join some of the leading voices in entertainment and music as they discuss the year that was and look at the biggest moments and highlights made by artists this year.

MTV SHUGA: WHAT MAKES A MAN
TUESDAY – 18 JANUARY @ 21:30CAT
This documentary film captures a cross country road trip by Ayanda Makayi, as he goes on an exploration into what it means to be man in South Africa today.

Baselines and Double Tap continues in 2022.

Nickelodeon:

THUNDER-NOONS STUNT
03 To 07 January Thundergirl Stunt
10 To 14 January Max-ium Power Stunt
17 To 21 January Dr. Colloso Takes Over Stunt
24 To 28 January Dark Mayhem Strikes Again Stunt
WEEKDAYS 03 TO 28 JANUARY FROM 17:15
What's more awesome than a superhero? An entire family of 'em! Meet the Thundermans, a not- so average family whose #1 concern is trying to keep their super-human quirks under wraps and lead a normal life.
Difficult much? You betcha! Especially when the two oldest siblings -- Phoebe and Max -- share a healthy rivalry that's turbocharged by their top-notch powers! Yup, this whole 'fitting-in' business may just take a little longer than expected...

THE SMURFS SEASON 1
NEW EPISODES | #111-113
The Smurfs are back and Smurfier than even! Join these beloved blue characters as they go on ALL NEW adventures that will push the charm, absurdity, and humor of the original series to even greater heights! Smurf we go!
WEEKDAYS FROM 10 TO 14 JANUARY AT 16:25

DANGER GENERATION STUNT
WEEKENDS FROM 22 JANUARY TO 06 FEBRUARY AT 15:10
HENRY DANGER S5 #535-537; DANGER FORCE S1 #102, 105-106, 108-109
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 superpowers to fight crime.

KAMP KORAL
NEW EPISODES | #113, 107-111, 112B
Join SpongeBob and his Pals as they spend the summer building underwater campfires, catching wild jellyfish, and swimming in Lake Yuckymuck at the craziest camp in the kelp forest, Kamp Koral.
WEEKDAYS FROM 24 JANUARY TO 04 FEBRUARY AT 16:00

Nick Jr:

PEPPA PIG
NEW EPISODES | S5 #501 - 526
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!
TWO NEW EPISODES EVERY DAY FROM 3 TO 14 JANUARY AT 06:00 WAT / 07:00 CAT / 08:00 EAT

PAW PATROL
NEW EPISODES | S8 #801-803, 805, 807, 810
PAW Patrol is a preschool series starring a pack of six heroic puppies: Chase, Marshall, Rocky, Zuma, Rubble, and Skye, who are led by a tech-savvy 10-year-old boy named Ryder.

WEEKDAYS FROM 10 TO 21 JANUARY
AT 06:55 WAT / 07:55 CAT / 08:55 EAT

BABY SHARK MARATHON!
NEW EPISODES #998-999
EPISODES | S1 #102a, 103-110, 111b
Baby Shark's Big Show! follows Baby Shark and his best friend William as they journey
on fun-filled comedic adventures in their community of Carnivore Cove.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY | 22 - 23 JANUARY 12:00 WAT / 13:00 CAT / 14:00 EAT
PREMIERE EPISODES AT 15:15 WAT / 16:15 CAT / 17:15 EAT

THE ADVENTURES OF PADDINGTON
NEW EPISODES | S2 #207- 212
The Adventures of Paddington is a new version of a familiar bear. It's a heart- warming show about being curious, being good to others, and being part of a loving family.

WEEKDAYS FROM 24 TO 31 JANUARY 08:05 WAT / 09:05 CAT / 10:05 EAT

Nicktoons:

NEW YEAR’S PARTY STUNT
WEEKEND | 08 AND 09 JANUARY
FROM 11:00 WAT/ 12:00 CAT / 13:00 EAT
Celebrate the New Year with SpongeBob SquarePants, The Loud House, The Casagrandesand It’s Pony in this 2 hour weekend stunt!

THE CASAGRANDES S2
BRAND NEW EPISODES | #201-205
WEEKDAYS | 10 TO 21 JANUARY AT 14:40 WAT / 15:40 CAT / 16:40 EAT
The Casagrandes tells the story of Ronnie Anne, an independent, adventurous, 11-year-old who explores city life with her big, loving, multi- generational Mexican-American family.

NICKMUSIC
BRAND NEW SEASON | #2001-2233
SEASON 2
WEEKDAYS | STARTING 24 JANUARY AT 15:00 WAT / 16:00 CAT / 17:00 EAT
NickMusic is a fun filled, family-friendly music show playing fan favourites and up and coming tunes that both parents and kids can enjoy together. Produced locally and hosted by local talent, Lerai Rakoditsoe.

You can find me on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

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- January on CBS Reality and CBS Justice
- Genius Brands set to kill off a brand
- January on History Channel
- Upcoming programming for Zee World and Star Life
- PBS Kids' Wild Kratts to start airing on Da Vinci Kids
- Hillsong Channel rebranding to TBN Inspire
- Bionic Max airs next week on Cartoon Network
- December on Disney Channel and Disney Junior
- Paramount+ now offers live TV, could HBO Max and Disney+ follow?
- FX returns to Africa after 14 years
- National Geographic Kids launches in Africa by the last quarter of 2022
- December on TNT
- Star Life rebranding to Life OK???
Disney's new baking show and Big Nate launch in 2022 on Disney Channel and Nicktoons plus more content lined up
- More Copycats of Where Is Elisa is coming to Telemundo

Thursday, October 21, 2021

November 2021 On Comedy Central Africa | Two New Series With One Being For Stand-Up Comedians | New Seasons Of Several Shows Including Impractical Jokers And The Daily Show | More


SEASON 9 & 10
WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?
WEEKDAYS FROM 3 NOVEMBER @ 21:30
Aisha Tyler hosts this skit comedy show where the actors on the show, usually Wayne Brady, Colin Mochrie, Ryan Stiles and another guest star or two do different comedy skits. It's all improv and made up on the spot.

SEASON 21
JUST FOR LAUGHS GAGS
WEEKDAYS FROM 17 NOVEMBER @ 21:30
There's no sound, but there sure are plenty of laughs. This crazy Quebec-based troupe uses the city as its stage, and its inhabitants, or victims, as characters! People are caught in a twisted yet funny web of comedic deception. This updated "Candid Camera" is a tad more risque and a little kookier with its practical jokes. The little snippets last only a few minutes, and some look more painful than others.

SEASON 13
IMPRACTICAL JOKERS
WEEKDAYS FROM 29 NOVEMBER @ 21:30
Q, Sal, Joe and Murr are real-life best friends who love challenging each other to the most outrageous dares and stunts ever caught on hidden camera.

SEASON 1
THIS IS STAND UP
SUNDAYS FROM 28 NOVEMBER @ 22:00
An intimate and revealing insight into the work and lives of Stand-Up Comedians. Some of the biggest names in the game reveal what it's like to pursue this most challenging, yet important art-form.

SEASON 1
HALL OF FLAME: TOP 100 COMEDY CENTRAL ROAST MOMENTS
WEEKDAYS FROM 29 NOVEMBER @ 22:00
Honorary Roast Master Nikki Glaser hosts a retrospective review of the 100 best moments from Comedy Central’s celebrity roasts of all time, which will feature commentary from comedians, actors, commentators and pop culture historians who will break down the iconic jabs.

SEASON 27
THE DAILY SHOW
TUESDAY – FRIDAY 2 NOVEMBER @ 23:30
The Daily Show returns with a brand new season. Join Trevor Noah and his team as they take a satirical sideswipe at the latest in news and current affairs. Emmy Award winning irreverence from Comedy Central.

You can find me on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

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- Zee Cinema coming soon to DStv
- Will M-Net's new addition Me have any ripple effects on Mzansi Magic and Mzansi Wethu? (Besides it's ripple affect on M-Net City and VUZU)
- 100 Days To Fall In Love coming soon to Telemundo Africa
Big Brother Africa has been greenlit in 3 markets
- November on CBS Reality and CBS Justice
November on The Home Channel
November on History
- WION is also coming to DStv
- Glow TV might return to DStv
Beste Van Nederlands will no longer be available on DStv
- Could DStv Flex become DStv Premium's successor?
Star India channels rebranding into Utsav?
tvN working on becoming permanent in Africa
New Portuguese entertainment channel on DStv

Friday, August 27, 2021

September 2021 On ViacomCBS Africa | Two New Series Including Ridiculousness Spinoff | Returning And Continuing Series


Comedy
Central:

MODERN FAMILY SEASON 11
WEEKDAYS FROM 15 SEPTEMBER @ 21:00
At the start of Season 11, Alex (Ariel Winter) is in Antarctica for his research, Haley (Sarah Hyland) and Dylan (Reid Ewing) are learning how to be new parents, while Claire (Julie Bowen) and Phil (Ty Burrell) offer their advice; Manny (Rico Rodriguez) tries to get back with Sherry (Hillary Anne Matthews) while she's lending her voice to a commercial for Jay's (Ed O'Neill) dog bed business; Cameron (Eric Stonestreet) tries to get Mitchell (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) to confess throwing out his clown statue. As the season progresses, Gloria (SofĂ­a Vergara) is involved in a rivalry with one of Phil's students, Jay is angry at his wife for working too much and never being home, and Luke (Nolan Gould) decides to drop out of college to work on an idea for a new app.

IMPRACTICAL JOKERS
WEEKDAYS FROM 13 SEPTEMBER @ 21:30
Four prank-loving friends compete in extremely awkward social experiments in this hidden-camera series. The loser must partake in a particularly abominable practical joke. Starring Brian "Q" Quinn, James "Murr" Murray and Joe Gatto.

ANTHONY JESELNIK SEASON 1
SATURDAYS FROM 4 SEPTEMBER @ 23:20
On Good Talk with Anthony Jeselnik, the relentlessly acerbic comic sits down for intimate chats with his funniest friends. Anthony keeps guests like Tig Notaro, Kristen Schaal, Nick Kroll and Kumail Nanjiani on their toes as he lobs deeply personal questions at them, engages in insightful dialogues about the craft of comedy and takes unfiltered swipes at industry peers.

THE DAILY SOCIAL DISTANCING SHOW SEASON 27
TUESDAY - FRIDAY 14 SEPTEMBER @ 23:30
The Daily Show returns with a brand new season. Join Trevor Noah and his team as they take a satirical sideswipe at the latest in news and current affairs. Emmy Award winning irreverence from Comedy Central.

MTV:

WILD & OUT S15
THURSDAY 16 SEPTEMBER – 18 NOVEMBER 2021 AT 21:30 CAT
Wild 'N Outis an American sketch comedy and improv game show series that was created and hosted by comedian Nick Cannon.

MTV CRIBS S18
WEDNESDAY 15 SEPTEMBER -27 OCTOBER 2021 AT 21:30 CAT
A unique look into the lavish homes of some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry.

ADORABLENESS
THURSDAY 2 SEPTEMBER -4 NOVEMBER 2021 AT 22:00 CAT
A unique look into the lavish homes of some of the biggest names in the The new show, “Adorableness,” joins Rob Dyrdek’slong-running clip show as well as previously announced spinoffs “Deliciousness,” hosted by Tiffani Thiessen, and “Messyness,” hosted by Nicole “Snooki” Poliz.

SIESTA KEY S4
THURSDAY 30 SEPTEMBER – 23 DECEMBER 2021 AT 15:00 CAT
`Siesta Key' follows some young adults who confront issues of love, heartbreak, class and looming adulthood while spending the summer together in their sun-drenched hometown.

Read Also:
- BVN stops airing on DStv from October
- Loli's Luck coming soon to Telemundo
- Upcoming shows on Star Life
- September on CBS Reality and Justice
- September on The Home Channel
September on History
- September on Curiosity Channel
- Star India channels rebranding into Utsav?
- Disney+ launching in South Africa
- September on Ignition
- Peacock and Paramount+ merge into one hub
- Discovery and WarnerMedia could launch a joint streaming service
tvN working on becoming permanent in Africa
New Portuguese entertainment channel on DStv
Upcoming programming for FOX and National Geographic

Friday, July 16, 2021

August 2021 On ViacomCBS Africa (Entertainment) | New Seasons & Episodes On Comedy Central And MTV


Comedy Central:

MODERN FAMILY SEASON 10
WEEKDAYS FROM 16 AUGUST @ 21:00
In Season 10 of "Modern Family," Haley (Sarah Hyland) reconnects with her old flame Dylan (Reid Ewing), but their reunion has accidental consequences. Alex (Ariel Winter) is about to graduate from college but expresses fear of living in the real world. Luke (Nolan Gould) clashes with Phil (Ty Burrell) regarding the idea of Phil teaching in Luke's school. Cam (Eric Stonestreet) and Mitchell (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) raise Cam's nephew Cal (Marcello Reyes) and worry about their daughter Lily's (Aubrey Anderson-Emmons) odd behavior. Gloria (Sofia Vergara) suspects Manny (Rico Rodriguez) is gay. Claire (Julie Bowen) considers accepting a job at another company and fights with Jay (Ed O'Neill) about it. Jerry (Ed Begley, Jr.) drops by with news about DeDe (Shelley Long). The season also stars Jeremy Maguire as Joe, Chris Geere as Arvin, and Elizabeth Banks as Sal. Guest stars for the season include Nathan Lane, Mira Sorvino, Andrew Daly, Josh Brener, and Fred Willard.

IMPRACTICAL JOKERS SEASON 2,3,4,5
WEEKDAYS FROM 2,6 & 8 AUGUST @ 21:30
Four prank-loving friends compete in extremely awkward social experiments in this hidden-camera series. The loser must partake in a particularly abominable practical joke. Starring Brian "Q" Quinn, James "Murr" Murray and Joe Gatto.

AWKWAFINA IS NORA FROM QUEENS SEASON 2
SATURDAYS FROM 14 AUGUST @22:30
Creator and writer Awkwafina ( Crazy Rich Asians) stars in the Certified Fresh half-hour scripted comedy inspired by her real-life growing up in Queens, NY. Raised by her Dad (BD Wong) and Grandma (Lori Tan Chinn) alongside her cousin (Bowen Yang), Nora Lin leans on herfamily as she navigates life and young adulthood in outer borough-NYC.

NOT SAFE WITH NIKKI GLASER SEASON 1
SATURDAYS FROM 07 AUGUST @ 23:20
It's safe to say Nikki Glaser is in love with sex talk. That relationship equal parts open, honest, shameless and salacious is the comic's calling card, providing a platform for the self-proclaimed "curious perv" to talk about it during her act and, in the case of this series, examine with her comedian friends the things people do, the things people think about doing, and the things people would never do. "Not Safe" allows comics to joke, learn, and share personal stories about all things sex. The frank, fast-paced episodes feature panel discussions, field pieces, and social experiments that aim to be both hilarious and titillating.

MTV:

CATFISH UK
WEDNESDAY 18 AUGUST – 22 SEPTEMBER 2021 AT 21:30 CAT
This hour long documentary series focuses on the issue of teen pregnancy, with each episode detailing the wide variety of challenges marriage, adoption, finances, gossip and graduating high school among them a pregnant teenager faces while still coming of age.

THE CHALLENGE S37
MONDAY 16 AUGUST –13 DECEMBER 2021 AT 15:00 CAT
Reality stars party, fight and hook up in exotic locales while competing in insane physical challenges and scheming to win cash prizes on the competition show that started it all.

Read Also:
- August On The Home Channel
August on CBS Reality and Justice
August on Wild Earth
August on History
Upcoming programming for FOX and National Geographic
Upcoming shows on Star Life