Max & The Midknights Cancelled On Nickelodeon After 3 Seasons

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Max & the Midknights is an American animated urban fantasy adventure comedy television series developed by Sharon Flynn and David Skelly, based on the book series by Lincoln Peirce. It featured the voices of Blu del Barrio, Melissa Villaseñor, Zeno Robinson, Caleb Yen and Jeremy Rowley.

Synopsis for Max & the Midknights

It centers on 10-year-old Max, who pursues her dream of becoming a knight in the fantastical medieval kingdom of Byjovia. She teams up with friends (including Millie, Simon, and Kevyn) to battle threats like zombies, evil sorcerers (such as the sorceress Fendra), fire-breathing dragons, and the tyrannical King Gastley (who stole the throne from his brother, the rightful King Conrad). The show emphasizes bravery, friendship, and defying the status quo in a medieval world, with plenty of humor, original songs, and heroic feats.

The first season of Max & the Midknights premiered on Nickelodeon from October 30, 2024 and concluded on January 15, 2025. The show was moved to Nicktoons for its second season which commenced on September 9, 2025.

According to Caleb Yen, one of the voice actors in Max & The Midknights has announced his departure from Nickelodeon and also the end to the series. With Max & The Midknights that will end after its third season which doesn't come as a surprise.

It has been alleged that after Skydance acquired Paramount that they fired most of the crew at Nickelodeon and kept those who did SpongeBob Squarepants. News of Max & The Midknights axe comes after the announcement of The Loud House.

Paramount is planning to address the state of their offering on Nickelodeon particularly with The Loud House so viewers are encouraged to keep tabs on further updates.

The Loud House Has Been Cancelled On Nickelodeon After 13 Seasons

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The Loud House is an American animated sitcom created by Chris Savino that premiered on Nickelodeon on May 2, 2016. It featured the voices of Grant Palmer, Collin Dean, Tex Hammond, Asher Bishop, Bentley Griffin, Sawyer Cole and Nick A. Fisher.

Synopsis for The Loud House 

Lincoln Loud is the middle child and only boy in a family of eleven children residing in the fictional town of Royal Woods, Michigan. He has ten sisters, each with a distinctive personality: bossy eldest child Lori, ditzy fashionista Leni, musician Luna, comedian Luan, athletic Lynn Jr., gloomy poetic goth Lucy, polar opposite twins Lana and Lola, child genius Lisa, and baby Lily. Lincoln often breaks the fourth wall to explain to the viewers the chaotic conditions and sibling relationships of the household, and continually devises plans to make his life in the Loud House better.

During the first four seasons, Lori, Leni, Luna, and Luan were in high school, Lynn was in middle school, and Lincoln, Lucy, Lana, Lola, and Lisa were in elementary school. In the fifth season, the Loud siblings aged up a year, with Lori entering college, Lincoln going to middle school, and Lily starting preschool.

The Loud House premiered on Nickelodeon on May 2, 2016 and has since then gone on for at least 10 seasons with over 290+ episodes. Not long ago, it was reported that The Loud House would be returning for a season 11.

Kevin Sullivan who served as a writer on The Loud House had announced his departure from the network after 22 years. Prior to The Loud House, he had done some work on Nickelodeon's other shows like Danny Phantom and The Fairly OddParents.

According to him, The Loud House had been cancelled which is what led to his exit from the network. While this can't be regarded to some as confirmation it should be noted that Paramount got out of a corporate buyout in 2025.

This led to cancellations of Ridiculousness and Catfish: The TV Show on MTV both of which were the longest running shows on the network. One of the two being Catfish was silently axed before Paramount gave official confirmation.

While things for The Loud House has yet to be addressed, Nickelodeon has been shortening the seasons for their shows. What is regarded as season 11 for The Loud House was originally intended to be the second half of season 9.

Pinky Malinky To Make Linear Debut On Nicktoons Global Feeds Across Europe And Africa

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Nicktoons, an animation channel operated by Paramount Global that airs reruns to various shows from its sister network, Nickelodeon has acquired rights to Pinky Malinky. After failing to launch to Nickelodeon, Netflix served as it's frontier.

Pinky Malinky premiered on January 1, 2019, on Netflix with a New Year's-themed short released just before. It also concluded during the year with 60 episodes across 3 seasons and for the past 7 years was available on the streamer.

With the licensing deal set to expire soon, Pinky Malinky will have its first exclusive run on Nicktoons from April 20. It is currently unknown when or if Pinky Malinky would eventually be made available on Nickelodeon 

Synopsis for Pinky Malinky

Pinky Malinky is an infectiously positive, optimistic 12-year-old middle school student who just happens to be a walking, talking hot dog. He lives in the town of Sackenhack and sees the bright side of everything — even being born a hot dog. The show follows his everyday life and misadventures as he tries to climb the social ladder, pursue big ideas, and navigate typical kid problems alongside his two best friends (BFFs).

The series is presented in a mockumentary/fly-on-the-wall "reality show" format (similar to The Office), with characters occasionally breaking the fourth wall in confessionals. Pinky is full of enthusiasm, makes social media videos, sings, dances, and tackles challenges with his friends — though his extreme positivity sometimes leads to funny mishaps.

Beloved Shows Including The Wonderfully Weird World Of Gumball, Teen Titans Go! and Batwheels Debut In isiZulu

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Warner Bros. Discovery is strengthening its connection with South African families by introducing isiZulu dubbing for fan‑favourite Cartoon Network and Cartoonito shows, a major step in making its kids’ content more accessible and culturally relevant for the local market. Building on the brands’ existing local productions and on-ground marketing initiatives, the rollout also includes new local channel voice‑overs and multilingual Cartoonito on‑air greetings. Together, these elements celebrate cultural inclusivity, support local talent, and respond to the growing demand for authentic local voices in kids’ entertainment, making Cartoon Network and Cartoonito’s content more accessible and relevant than ever before.

 

These initiatives build on the strong connection Warner Bros. Discovery Kids already enjoys with South African audiences. Cartoon Network has once again been voted the #1 Coolest Kids’ Channel in the Sunday Times GenNext Youth Survey, while Cartoonito ranks as the #1 channel in the DStv Family package. During DStv’s 30th Anniversary Open Window promotion in November, Cartoonito also soared to the #1 kids’ channel across the platform. Cartoon Network remains one of the strongest and most popular kids’ channels on pay‑TV, available from the DStv Access package upwards¹. With beloved shows such as Teen Titans Go!, Regular Show, Mr Bean and Zig & Sharko, the brands continue to deliver the content kids love — now with an even stronger local touch.

 

Cynthia Gonçalves Afonso, Warner Bros. Discovery Senior Manager, Programming and Presentation, Kids Channels, explains, “By introducing local languages into our kids’ channels, we’re not only making our content more accessible, but also ensuring it stays relevant to the everyday lives of South African families.”

 

Fan-Favourite Shows Dubbed in isiZulu

Following the December launch of The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball in isiZulu on Cartoon Network, audiences can now enjoy Batwheels in isiZulu on Cartoonito. More dubbed favourites will roll out throughout the year, including Teen Titans Go!. These shows are being introduced progressively across both channels, giving children the joy of hearing their heroes in their own language.

 

isiZulu is South Africa’s most widely spoken home language, spoken most often at home by 24.4% of the population (15.1 million people) according to the latest national census (Stats SA, 2022). By dubbing flagship shows into isiZulu, Warner Bros. Discovery is directly responding to the growing demand for content in local languages, ensuring that more children feel included in the stories they love.

 

Johannesburg‑based localisation studio EarCandy led the isiZulu dubbing process. Louise Callcott‑Stevens, CEO of EarCandy, says, “Our role was to ensure that the shows were authentically localised, from translation to voice recording, while maintaining the integrity of the original content. By combining linguistic accuracy with cultural nuance, we make sure the dubbed versions look and sound just like the originals.”

 

New Local Channel Voices

Cartoon Network and Cartoonito have strengthened their South African identity by appointing Paballo Koza and Siya Ngxambuza as the new official voice‑over artists for the channels. Siya is a Johannesburg‑based voice‑over artist with extensive experience across major South African brands, while Paballo is an award‑nominated actor and children’s TV presenter, bringing a familiar and trusted voice to the channel. As the leading voices behind promos and on‑air branding, they bring local authenticity and flair to the channels’ identities. This initiative is separate from show dubbing and ensures that the channels themselves sound closer to home for African audiences.

Everyday Greetings in Kids’ Own Languages

Alongside English, Cartoonito’s hosts Nito & his friends now greet viewers in seven additional South African languages: isiZulu, isiXhosa, Afrikaans, Sepedi, Setswana, Sesotho, and SiSwati. With a total of eight languages, the channel has introduced more than 100 on‑air greetings and short clips, covering the first language of nearly 90% of South African homes. These everyday moments make the channel feel more familiar and inclusive, while laying the groundwork for future expansion into additional Sub‑Saharan African languages.

Looking Ahead

Warner Bros. Discovery continues to blend global storytelling with meaningful local elements, which helps lay strong foundations for the future of kids’ entertainment in Africa. By expanding language representation in South Africa, Cartoon Network and Cartoonito ensure children see and hear themselves in the stories they love. By reflecting the richness of everyday life across the country, Warner Bros Discovery is future-proofing its content and ensuring its shows remain resonant for the next generation of viewers.

 

Cynthia Gonçalves Afonso concludes: “Language is a powerful connector, and by offering beloved shows in isiZulu and adding multilingual on-air greetings, we’re helping make everyday moments on Cartoon Network and Cartoonito feel more familiar and inclusive. This is an important step in representing the vibrant linguistic landscape of South African homes.”

 

Xilam Animation’s ‘Submarine Jim’ Sets Sail with Global Broadcasters Including Warner Bros. Discovery

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Academy Award-nominated French studio Xilam Animation has inked a fresh wave of international pre-sales for Submarine Jim, its new 52 x 11’ 2D adventure comedy series, which is scheduled to complete delivery in June 2026.

With premieres commencing via select partners in March 2026, the new free-to-air deals secured by Xilam include the BBC (U.K. and Ireland), RTS (French-Switzerland), RTBF and VRT (Belgium), NPO (Netherlands), YLE (Finland), NRK (Norway) and Noga (Israel), as well as Warner Bros. Discovery in EMEA, Latin America, Southeast Asia and South Korea.

Targeted at kids ages six to nine, Submarine Jim was created by Frédéric Martin — the acclaimed director behind Xilam’s hit preschool series Oggy Oggy — and was previously pre-sold to France Télévisions (France) and Super RTL (Germany).

Synopsis: When naive young dolphin named Jim is tasked with steering the world’s first-ever submarine on wheels, he sets out on a journey across the continents with his best friends: Bianca, the daring orca and the ever-reliable ship steward, and Cyril the anchovy. Together, they navigate the choppy waters of friendship and self-discovery.

Their water-filled tube has left the ocean to seek out an unlikely destination, the fabled pristine waters of a place called … Las Vegas. Luckily, with no set route in sight, their journey promises to be a long and winding one. Along the way, as they embark on their mission and navigate plenty of twists, Jim will be torn between his captain responsibilities and fun times with his motley crew.

These new deals follow the recently announced sales and launch of Xilam’s CG preschool proprietary series Piggy Builders — commissioned by BBC (U.K.), France TV (France), ZDF (Germany). In 2025, the series sold to RTS and RSI (Switzerland), Warner Bros Discovery (Italy), YLE (Finland), Ketnet (Belgium), SVT (Sweden), HRT 3 (Croatia), MTVA (Hungary), Télé-Québec (Canada), LTV (Latvia), Mediacorp (Singapore), Noga (Israel).

“Since we were first introduced to Frédéric’s vision for Submarine Jim, we knew it had all the ingredients to captivate broadcasters and audiences alike —with laugh-out-loud comedy, an unforgettable crew of characters and plenty of fun twists and turns along the way,” said Safaa Benazzouz, EVP Distribution at Xilam. “Following our recent success with Piggy Builders, it’s fantastic to now be welcoming an array of leading broadcasters from across the globe for another of our original creations in this challenging market. We look forward to diving into the show’s international roll-out and introducing audiences to the hilarious adventures of Jim and his underwater friends.”

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Times are in CET

Nickelodeon 

New The Loud House episodes:

- 2026-02-01 11:50 2x17a ARGGH! You for Real?

- 2026-02-02 06:55 6x14b Food Courting

Note: These episodes were previously "banned" from airing in Central and Eastern Europe due to their content.

-- Brand new episodes of Wylde Pak:

- 2026-02-16 11:00 2x03a J-LAS

- 2026-02-17 11:00 2x03b Big Honey

- 2026-02-18 11:00 2x04a Caught Rubber - Handed

- 2026-02-19 11:00 2x04b And...Action!

- 2026-02-23 11:00 2x09a Summer Chuseok

- 2026-02-24 11:00 2x09b Putting Up with the Plovers

- 2026-02-25 11:00 2x10a The Real Woori World

- 2026-02-26 11:00 2x10b The Collector

-- Brand new episodes of SpongeBob SquarePants:

- 2026-02-02 09:00 16x07a SpongeBob TrashPants

- 2026-02-03 09:00 16x07b Krusty Kafeteria

- 2026-02-04 09:00 16x08a The Haunted Bucket (Halloween special)

- 2026-02-05 09:00 16x08b Go Fetch! (Halloween special)

- 2026-02-09 09:00 16x09a Heart of Garbage

- 2026-02-10 09:00 16x09b Near-Mint Plankton

- 2026-02-11 09:00 16x10a Pardon My Wand

- 2026-02-12 09:00 16x10b Stupor-stition

Feed Mergers:

Effective as of February 1st, most Nickelodeon channels will use the Global schedule, albeit with small differences:

Global-Compound

- Nickelodeon Global (Asia, CIS, MENA, Sub-Saharan-Africa excluding South Africa, Turkey; with Turkey having it's own opt-out at night; "censored" feed due to not airing all episodes of The Loud House)

- Nickelodeon Global Unlimited (mostly CEE, Baltics, the Balkans)

- Nickelodeon Commercial (should not be used anymore)

- Nickelodeon Switzerland (only active 0600-2010 CET)

- Nickelodeon Netherlands

- Nickelodeon Flanders

- Nickelodeon Wallonia

- Nickelodeon France (showing Max & Ruby at night)

- Nickelodeon Nordics

- Nickelodeon South Africa

- Nickelodeon North (Mexico)

- Nickelodeon Central (South America)

Commercial-Compound

- Nickelodeon Poland

- Nickelodeon Spain (still active in Portugal as well, though only having a Global-licence there)

Independent Nickelodeon Feeds

- Nickelodeon Germany (also active in Austria)

- Nickelodeon Italy

- Nickelodeon UK / Nickelodeon Ireland

Nicktoons 

* Means these are rebroadcasts in Africa

New episodes of Bubble Guppies*:

- 2026-02-08 02:35 3x23 Bubble Kitty!

- 2026-02-15 02:35 3x24 Super Guppies!

- 2026-02-22 02:35 3x25 A Dolphin is a Guppy's Best Friend!

-- New episodes of Dora the Explorer*:

- 2026-02-06 02:20 8x12 Dora Saves Fairytale Land Part 1

- 2026-02-13 02:20 8x13 Dora Saves Fairytale Land Part 2

- 2026-02-20 02:20 8x14 Dora's Rainforest Talent Show

- 2026-02-27 02:20 8x15 Dora and Diego in the Time of Dinosaurs

-- New episodes of Harvey Beaks*:

- 2026-02-04 01:55 2x23 Kathy's Advice / A Child's Guide to Surviving in the Wild

- 2026-02-11 01:55 2x24 Grand Motel / Missing Harvey

- 2026-02-18 01:55 2x25 Later Dingus / Hair To Help

- 2026-02-25 01:55 2x26 The End and the Beginning - series finale

-- New show Wallykazam!*:

- 2026-02-04 02:25 1x18 Mustache Day

- 2026-02-11 02:25 1x19 Mission for Mom

- 2026-02-18 02:25 1x20 Hopgoblin

- 2026-02-25 02:25 1x21 Castle Cafe

-- Brand new episodes of Max & the Midknights season two:

- 2026-02-02 13:30 2x06 Homeward Bound

- 2026-02-03 13:30 2x08 Before the Storm

- 2026-02-04 13:30 2x09 Battle for Byjovia

-- New episodes of Nella the Princess Knight*:

- 2026-02-05 01:55 2x01 The Unicorn Rescue - season two premiere

- 2026-02-12 01:55 2x02 Awesome Blossom / A Dragon Ate My Homework!

- 2026-02-19 01:55 2x03 Norma's Very Big Day / Minatori's Tea Party

- 2026-02-26 01:55 2x04 Clod's Big Bounce / The New Neighbors

-- New show Rusty Rivets*:

- 2026-02-03 02:40 1x02 Rusty's Ski Trip Blip / Rusty and the Camp Bandit

- 2026-02-10 02:40 1x03 Rusty's Penguin Problem / Rusty's Sand Castle Hassle

- 2026-02-17 02:40 1x04 Ruby Rocks / Rusty's Balloon Blast

- 2026-02-24 02:40 1x05 Rusty Dives In / Rusty's Big Top Trouble

-- New episodes of Planet Sheen*:

- 2026-02-07 02:20 1x07 Thanksgetting / There's Something About Scary

- 2026-02-14 02:20 1x08 Act I, Sheen I / Money Suits Sheen

- 2026-02-21 02:20 1x09 Washing My Sheen / Stuck in the Riddle with You

- 2026-02-28 02:20 1x10 Chock Around the Clock / The Oomlick Maneuver

-- New episodes of Shimmer and Shine*:

- 2026-02-03 02:20 4x04 Costume Chaos / Potion School

- 2026-02-10 02:20 4x05 The Zahra Star / Lighting Strikes Twice

- 2026-02-17 02:20 4x06 Rainbows To The Rescue / Daydreams Come True

- 2026-02-24 02:20 4x07 The Painting Gem / Longest Day Ever

-- Brand new episodes of Super Duper Bunny League:

- 2026-02-16 14:00 2x02 Cool Dudes from Space! / The Legend of Sauce-Squatch!

- 2026-02-17 14:00 2x03 Bath Time for Bunnies! / The Pharaoh's Lunchbox!

- 2026-02-18 14:00 2x04 Auntie Arctica! / Space Ping Pong!

- 2026-02-19 14:00 2x05 Frog Face! / What's-Her-Face!

- 2026-02-20 14:00 2x07 Sock Monkeys! / The Switcheroo!

- 2026-02-23 14:00 2x09a Baby Middy!

- 2026-02-24 14:00 2x09b Mega Chompers!

- 2026-02-25 14:00 2x10a Hoot'n Annie!

- 2026-02-26 14:00 2x10b Boss of the Jungle!

- 2026-02-27 14:00 2x11a Long Tall Sally!

-- New episodes of Top Wing*:

- 2026-02-07 02:40 1x05 Goose on the Loose / Red Cockadoodle Didn't

- 2026-02-14 02:40 1x06 Lunch Box Rescue / Winging It

- 2026-02-21 02:40 1x07 The Great Flash Wing Rescue / Turtle Train Rescue

- 2026-02-28 02:40 1x08 Penny's Deep Sea Dive / Rod's Big Jump

--New episodes of Winx Club (The Original Series)*:

- 2026-02-04 02:40 6x01 Inspiration of Sirenix - season six premiere

- 2026-02-11 02:40 6x02 The Legendarium

- 2026-02-18 02:40 6x03 The Flying School

- 2026-02-25 02:40 6x04 Bloomix Power

NickToons Global is available in Hungary, Romania, Czech Republic, Africa, Bulgaria, Poland, France, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Russia, Adria countries (Croatia, Serbia and Slovenia), Turkey, Arabia, France (as Nickelodeon Toon), across Asia. 

Nick Jr.

Brand new episodes of PAW Patrol season 12:

- 2026-02-02 07:30 12x04a Pups Save Hummy Mummy's New Home

- 2026-02-03 07:30 12x04b Pups Save Adventure Bakes

- 2026-02-04 07:30 12x08a Pups Stop a Topiary Tal

- 2026-02-05 07:30 12x08b Pups Save a Hum-Ball

- 2026-02-06 07:30 12x09a Pups Save a Haunted Farm (Halloween special)

- 2026-02-09 07:30 12x09b Pups Save the Adventure Bay Boogie (Halloween special)

- 2026-02-10 07:30 12x10a Pups Save a Big Brother

- 2026-02-11 07:30 12x10b Pups Save a Giant Baby

- 2026-02-12 07:30 12x12a Katie's Arctic Road Trip

- 2026-02-13 07:30 12x12b Pups Save A Magical Mishap

-- Brand new episodes of Peppa Pig:

- 2026-02-09 09:10 7x01-04 Castle / Parachute Jump / Gerald Giraffe / Miss Rabbit's Taxi - season seven premiere

- 2026-02-10 09:10 7x05-08 Playing Pretend / Scooters / Pumpkin Competition / Move To Music

- 2026-02-11 09:10 7x09-12 London / Simple Science / Easter Bunny / School Project

- 2026-02-12 09:10 7x13-15/20 The Police / Mummy Pig's Book / The Zoo / Nursery Rhymes

- 2026-02-13 09:10 7x16-19 The Outback / Surfing / The Great Barrier Reef / The Boomerang

- 2026-02-14 09:10 7x21-24 Digger World / Dolls Hospital / Wendy Wolf's Birthday / George's Wooly Hat

- 2026-02-15 09:10 7x25-28 Canal Boat / Grandpa Pig's Greenhouse / Sailing Boat / Masks

- 2026-02-16 09:10 7x29-32 Molly Mole / Soft Play / The Market / Peppa Goes to Paris

- 2026-02-17 09:10 7x33-36 George's New Clothes / Madame Gazelle's House / Grandpa Pig's Pond / Tiny Land

- 2026-02-18 09:10 7x37-40 Long Train Journey / Once Upon a Time / Police Station / Suzy Sheep Goes Away

- 2026-02-19 09:10 7x41-44 Stamps / When I grow up / The Carnival / The Ambulance

- 2026-02-20 09:10 7x45-48 Doctors / Mr. Bull's New Road / Caves / Super Potato

- 2026-02-21 09:10 7x49-51 Grampy Rabbit's Hovercraft / Grandpa's Toy Plane / Playgroup Star

- 2026-02-21 09:25 8x01 The Panda Twins - season eight premiere

- 2026-02-22 09:10 8x02-05 Chinese New Year / Lots of Muddy Puddles / Mandy Mouse / Recorders

- 2026-02-23 09:10 8x06-09 Miss Rabbit's Relaxation Class / Parking Ticket / Father's Day / Funny Music

- 2026-02-24 09:10 8x10-13 Buttercups, Daisies and Dandelions / The Marble Run / Grandpa Pig's Metal Detector / World Book Day

- 2026-02-25 09:10 8x14-17 Children's Festival / Muddy Festival / Strawberries / Grandpa Pig's Birthday

- 2026-02-26 09:10 8x18-21 The Petting Farm / Pizza! Pizza! / TV Land / Roman Day

- 2026-02-27 09:10 8x22-25 Bird Spotting / Super Potato Movie / Bat and Ball / Buried Treasure

- 2026-02-28 09:10 8x26-29 Christmas at the Hospital / Valentine's Day / The Perfect Day / Breakfast Club

February 2026 On Disney Channel And Disney Junior Across South Africa | Returning Shows Including Disney Jr's Ariel | Movies Including Cars 3 | More

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DISNEY CHANNEL: DSTV CHANNEL 303

BIG CITY GREENS

SEASON 4 NEW EPISODES

STARTS 9 FEBRUARY

MON - FRI, 16:30 CAT 

Animated comedy-adventure series which follows the offbeat adventures of 10-year-old Cricket Green, a mischievous and optimistic country boy who moves to the big city with his wildly out of place family – older sister Tilly, father Bill and Gramma Alice. Cricket’s natural curiosity and enthusiasm lead him and his family on epic journeys and into the hearts of his new neighbours.

VAMPIRINA: TEENAGE VAMPIRE 

SEASON 1 NEW EPISODES

STARTS 16 FEBRUARY

MON – THU, 17:00 CAT

Vee leaves her home in Transylvania for boarding school, to chase her musical dreams. As she keeps her vampire identity a secret, unexpected obstacles threaten to return her to the shadows

MOVIE MAYHEM

OUR WEEKLY MOVIE SLOT – FRIDAYS AT 5PM

INVISIBLE SISTER

6 FEBRUARY

Cleo has always been overshadowed by Molly, her popular older sister. But when Cleo's Halloween science experiment causes a freak accident that leaves Molly invisible, it's now Molly who nobody notices. By working together to reverse the invisibility, the sisters learn to overcome their differences and find they have more in common than they ever expected.

CARS 3

13 FEBRUARY

Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers led by arrogant hotshot Jackson Storm, the legendary Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) is suddenly sidelined and pushed from the sport he loves. To get back on track, he’ll need the help of eager young racing technician Cruz Ramirez, inspiration from the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet and a few unexpected twists and turns of fate. Bring home the high-octane hit that’s fully loaded with unforgettable characters, spectacular animation and full-throttle fun!

GIRL VS. MONSTER

20 FEBRUARY

Skylar discovers her parents are monster-hunters after accidentally releasing some monsters from a secret containment chamber. Now these monsters are out for revenge, and she and her techno friends must recapture all the monsters and save her parents.

PRINCESS PROTECTION PROGRAMME

27 FEBRUARY

Carter is a small-town girl and couldn't be more different from Rosalinda, a South American Princess from the country of Costa Luna. The girls are thrown together after Carter's father, an agent in the covert Princess Protection Program, rescues Rosalinda from a military takeover. It's now up to the two to devise a plan to take down Costa Luna's dictator and return Rosalinda to her rule.

DISNEY JUNIOR: DSTV CHANNEL 309

DISNEY JR’S ARIEL

SEASON 2 NEW EPISODES

STARTS 23 FEBRUARY

12:00 CAT

Season 2 of Disney Jr. Ariel – The Little Mermaid makes its premiere from Monday 23 February and, in this season, Ariel and her pals discover a magical new undersea realm and embark on imaginative journeys through the beautiful Crystal World, meeting new friends like the adventurous mermaid Akiko and her crystal axolotl, Axyl.

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The Wonderfully Weird World Of Gumball S2 - New Season

Welcome back to Elmore, where the laws of reality are a joke, and family life is anything but ordinary. Whether he's battling an evil fast-food empire, facing off against a sentient AI in love with his mom, or trying to stop Banana Joe from wearing pants, Gumball Watterson drags his brother Darwin, sister Anais, and the rest of the town of Elmore along for the ride.

Regular Show - Rebroadcast 

Mordecai, a blue jay, and Rigby, a raccoon, are groundskeepers at a park, but these best friends are lazy and don't let their jobs interfere with their ability to have fun. While Mordecai tries to be responsible and do a good job, he's frequently led astray by his immature pal, who is totally without fear or shame. The friends often end up having to pay for their irresponsible actions as they usually get into more trouble than they anticipated. Their slacking off at work causes much chagrin for their hot-tempered gumball machine boss, Benson.

The Love Bug

"The Love Bug" on Cartoon Network refers to a recurring Valentine’s month programming event, specifically promoted in February. It featured popular Cartoon Network characters acting irrationally or "lovestruck" in special themed marathons.

POKÉMON 30TH ANNIVERSARY 

The entire year of 2026 is being celebrated as Pokémon's 30th Anniversary, as February 27, 2026 will mark the thirtieth anniversary of the original Japanese release of Pokémon Red and Green and therefore the thirtieth anniversary of the Pokémon media franchise as a whole.

Pokémon Horizons - New Episodes 

Two young adventurers on a quest visit new lands, unravel ancient mysteries, and encounter Pokémon and Poké Balls they have never seen before.

Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa And The Clash Of Ages

When Ash, Pikachu, and their friends visit a desert city by the sea, they meet the Mythical Pokemon Hoopa, who is able to summon things - including people and Pokemon - through its magic ring. After a scary incident, they learn a story about a brave hero who stopped the rampage of a terrifying Pokemon long ago. Now, that Pokemon is in danger of breaking loose again! Can Ash help overcome the darkness within - or will a dangerous secret erupt into a clash of legends?

Cartoonito

Mr. Bean S4 - New Episodes 

This series follows Mr Bean, his best friend Teddy and his long-suffering landlady Mrs Wicket as we witness more of the mishaps that surround Mr Bean's daily life.

Bugs Bunny Builders - New Episodes 

Bugs, Lola, Daffy, Porky and Tweety use their amazing vehicles to take on the looniest construction builds while learning valuable lessons -- they never give up, because The Looney Builders always get the job done.

Grizzy And The Lemmings - New Episodes 

Grizzy the bear loves to snack and relax in a Canadian forest cabin, where a pack of adorable, thrill-seeking lemmings are always making mayhem.

Scooby-Doo And Krypto Too!

Scooby and the gang join forces with Superman's dog when members of the Justice League mysteriously disappear.

Tom And Jerry: The Movie - Premiere

Kayla is responsible for organising a high-profile wedding in a fancy hotel. But when Jerry, a mischievous mouse, wreaks havoc in the hotel, she enlists his arch-rival's help to get rid of him.

Tom And Jerry: Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory 

Tom and Jerry help Charlie, an orphan, win a ticket to Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. However, they must deal with Wonka's rival from stealing his prized candy, the Everlasting Gobstopper.

Tom And Jerry Sherlock Holmes 

Tom and Jerry Meet Sherlock Holmes is a 2010 animated direct-to-video film where the iconic cat and mouse pair help the legendary detective solve a London jewel heist. While trying to assist Holmes and Dr. Watson in clearing the name of a singer named Red, the duo continues their classic rivalry. 

Happy Valentine's Stunt 

Similar to The Love Bug on Cartoon Network, it is a recurring programming event mainly in February which features various Cartoonito shows including Mr. Bean, Zig & Sharko, Masha And The Bear, Barney And Friends and Grizzy And The Lemmings.

Ben 10 (2016) Will Be Making A Re-entry On Several International Cartoonito Channels

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After Cartoon Network in Africa had picked up rights to Looney Tunes Cartoons and Scooby-Doo! And Guess Who? from Cartoonito. It has been reported that reruns of the Ben 10 reboot will be airing on Cartoonito in various European countries from February 2nd.

Confirmed territories include Balkans, Baltics (except Latvia), Benelux, CIS, Georgia, Hungary, Czech Republic, Poland and Slovenia. It is currently unknown if it's the same fate awaits the feeds in Africa but both are headquartered in the UK.

Warner Bros. Discovery had remained silent on the sudden inclusion of Ben 10 but if we had to guess several scenarios do come into equation.

Firstly, a lot of their cable networks ranging from TLC, ID and Travel Channel have begun cross promoting content for sometime. And it's very likely that Cartoonito is just following a trend.

Another is that Cartoonito had been operating under a different structure in the US and Europe. 

Despite replacing most Boomerang feeds by 2023, Cartoonito was still regarded as a family channel or the preschool equivalent to Cartoon Network. Ben 10 would serve a similar purpose as Spidey And His Amazing Friends on Disney Junior.

Synopsis for Ben 10 (2016)

During summer vacation, Ben, Gwen, and Grandpa Max travel across the country in their RV, the Rustbucket. Ben stumbles upon the Omnitrix, a mysterious high-tech watch that allows him to transform into ten different alien heroes, each with unique powers. Throughout their travels, Ben battles a variety of villains, including Dr. Animo, Hex, and Zombozo, while honing his skills as a hero with the help of his family. The series includes multi-part episodes that introduce significant arcs, such as the initial confrontation with the alien warlord Vilgax and the introduction of new aliens and armored forms in later seasons. 

New Dragonball Super Anime Has Been Announced

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An extensively remastered version of the popular anime series “Dragon Ball Super” will premiere in fall 2026 under the new title “Dragon Ball Super: Beerus,” the franchise announced at the Dragon Ball Genkidamatsuri event in Japan.

The enhanced edition features comprehensive visual upgrades including new animation cuts, revised sequences, complete re-rendering of all footage, freshly recorded voice acting, and an overhauled musical score and sound design. The project, which commenced several years ago, aims to deliver a more faithful adaptation of creator Akira Toriyama’s original work through cutting-edge visual techniques.

The announcement was made during a live stage presentation at Makuhari Messe, with voice actors Masako Nozawa (Son Goku) and Koichi Yamadera (God of Destruction Beerus) appearing alongside executive producer Akio Iyoku.

A launch trailer and key visual were unveiled at the event, showcasing the enhanced production values. The narrative follows the God of Destruction Beerus awakening from a prolonged sleep and targeting Earth after hearing about a Saiyan who defeated Frieza, setting up a confrontation with Goku and his allies.

The enhanced series represents a complete reconstruction of the original “Dragon Ball Super” television anime, which featured Toriyama’s original work, story concepts and character designs. The production promises heightened visual immersion, particularly in battle sequences.

The same event also revealed “Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol,” a separate new anime series that continues the storyline following the “Universe Survival Arc” from the 2015-2018 broadcast run.

Could Discovery Global Look To Overhaul Cartoon Network?

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Continuing onto last year, Warner Bros. Discovery is exploring a potential sale where Netflix bags IPs such as Harry Potter and Looney Tunes. Then there's Paramount that wants the whole enchilada including CNN, Cartoon Network and TLC.

For the part that Netflix excluded from the deal, the plan is to get that spun off into a separate entity, Discovery Global. It will be loaded in debt which amounts to $20 billion as Netflix takes up $10-$15 billion from its buyout of Warner Bros.

Discovery Global is expected to generate a lot of cash flow but with immense cord cutting as seen with that of Canal+'s DStv. The revenue will continue to plummet and channels like Cartoon Network and Cartoonito (or. Boomerang) aren't immune.

Netflix had stated that if it's buyout of Warner Bros. succeeded that the company would continue to operate independently. Licensing agreements with Canal+, Sky and even Discovery Global would be retained.

These means shows like Tiny Toons Looniversity and Teen Titans GO! would continue to be seen on Cartoon Network. But then there's lingering fears from various consumers about the viability of the brand under Discovery Global.

Bloomberg did it's piece on Cartoon Network last year where it was reported that the network makes between 15% to 20% of what it had in 2014. And also that Warner Bros. Discovery only relies on the brand for its older catalogue.

The fear for some here again is that Discovery Global will slash the tires of Cartoon Network or possible keep only the international variant. Think of Universal Kids, it's predecessors are Sky Kids in the UK and DreamWorks Channel everywhere else.

Discovery Global could lean more toward existing partnerships with Hasbro for Discovery Family and WeTV for MeTV Toons.

New Scooby-Doo! Gokko Show To Launch In 2027

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During a launch event for the new "Scooby-Doo x Miss Frandy" makeup line in Brazil, held in November 2025, a retrospective of the franchise's history was presented. In that context, the development of a new animated "Scooby-Doo" project titled Scooby-Doo! Gokko was announced, with a planned premiere in 2027.

The project would follow an aesthetic and conceptual line similar to Tom & Jerry Gokko, a series of animated shorts in a kawaii/chibi style, clearly inspired by Japanese productions like Hello Kitty. This series originally premiered in Japan in 2022 and made its international debut in mid-2025, currently available on both YouTube and HBO Max.

On the other hand, there is a possibility that Scooby-Doo! Gokko could be the final version of the "Go-Go Mystery Machine" project, which may have evolved—including a title change—to align with the visual and conceptual identity of Tom & Jerry Gokko.

So far, no official updates have been announced about that production, which was revealed in June 2024 and conceived with strong influences from Asian culture, incorporating new characters and a setting in Japan.

However, this hypothesis seems, for now, less likely.

"Go-Go Mystery Machine" was announced in 2024.

The title refers to the Japanese word gokko (ごっこ), used to describe children's role-playing games, which—just like with Tom & Jerry Gokko—suggests a softer, more stylized reinterpretation aimed at a younger audience of the classic mystery-solving gang.

In this sense, it cannot be ruled out that Warner Bros. is considering establishing "Gokko" as a sub-brand to develop chibi versions of its most iconic animated properties, a strategy that could eventually extend to franchises like Looney Tunes or even the DC Universe.

We have already seen child-oriented versions of Mystery Inc. in A Pup Named Scooby-Doo (1988).

In addition to Tom and Jerry, Warner Bros. maintains a close and long-standing relationship with anime. Beyond the legendary Toonami block on Cartoon Network and Adult Swim—where series like Dragon Ball, Naruto, Sailor Moon, Gundam Wing, Inuyasha, Yu Yu Hakusho, and One Piece aired—the company has attempted on various occasions to translate some of its most iconic characters into the language of Japanese animation. For example, both The Amazing World of Gumball and the 2020 reboot of Animaniacs include sequences animated with a clear anime aesthetic.

In the case of Adult Swim, the network produced completely original anime series such as Fena: Pirate Princess, Ninja Kamui, Uzumaki, the most recent seasons of FLCL, and Blade Runner: Black Lotus, inspired by the world-renowned film franchise. Similarly, Rick and Morty featured several shorts animated by Japanese studios like Studio Deen, Sola Entertainment, and Telecom Animation Film, in addition to a full spin-off titled Rick and Morty: The Anime. This is joined by productions developed entirely in Japan, such as Batman Ninja and Suicide Squad Isekai, both created by Warner Bros. in collaboration with local studios.

Within Cartoon Network's programming, We Bare Bears had a spin-off, We Baby Bears, which—without being full anime—explicitly adopted a Japanese, chibi, and kawaii style designed to connect with Eastern audiences. Likewise, series like Teen Titans, ThunderCats, and Ben 10 show a marked anime influence in both their visual design and staging. Even Craig of the Creek featured an anime-style opening sequence produced especially for its YouTube release.

Finally, Warner Bros. co-produced with Toei Animation an anime-format series of The Powerpuff Girls, titled Powerpuff Girls Z. Additionally, at the end of 2024, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim premiered, a prequel film to the successful live-action trilogy, produced by Sola Digital Arts. This adds to the development of a "Japanese" version of Wacky Races, though, by all indications, that last project was ultimately shelved.

For now, no further details about Scooby-Doo! Gokko were provided during the presentation, though new updates on this project are expected in the coming months.

Article was published on TVLaint

January 2026 On Nick Jr. Across Europe And Africa | Returning Shows Including Dora And Tim Rex In Space

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Nick Jr. is not skimping on premieres in January, and this channel is also entering a new phase for the domestic audience.

As you already know, both Nickelodeon and Nicktoons are undergoing major changes starting in January, as we are switching from the ad-supported version to becoming an ad-free channel. You know what that means: less time passes between individual programs, often only a promo or short filler is aired, which allows even more shows to be broadcast thanks to the freed-up airtime.

But let's get to the novelties. At the beginning of the month, Dora's final season continues, and the day after the series finale, a channel premiere takes its place. It's been more than a year since new episodes last aired, so it was high time for the final season of Sharkdog. The third season will air on weekday mornings, with afternoon repeats. Thanks to the global feed covering many countries across multiple continents, repeat slots are necessary so that every country can watch their favorite shows at a convenient local time. That's why all premiere times are listed in this article, although this may not necessarily continue in the future.

Finally, the January novelties conclude with the premieres of the second season of Tim Rex In Space. For this series, premieres will also be in the morning, repeated twice during the day and again early the next morning.

It should also be mentioned that with the new feed, the schedule changes in that Blaze and the Monster Machines returns to the regular lineup, while The Adventures of Paddington is removed.

Sharkdog – new season, channel premiere

2026-01-05  3x01a-b Sharks, Dogs and Sharkdogs / Sharkdoggy Day – season opener

2026-01-06  3x01c-3x02a Fins That Go Bump in the Night / Gnome is Where the Art is

2026-01-07   3x02b-c News Hounds / Sharkdog VS Sharkdog

2026-01-08   3x03a-b All Mapped Out / Sharkdog on Ice

2026-01-09   3x03c-3x04a How Barb Got Her Groove Back / Stranger Fins

2026-01-12  3x04b-c Sharkdog and Mia's Eggcellent Adventure / Snow Way Out

2026-01-13   3x05a-b School of Sharkpups / How to Train Your Sharkpups

2026-01-14   3x05c-3x06a Sharkbites & Pupcakes / Puptown Funk

2026-01-15   3x06b-c Pup, Pup and Away / Sharks on a Boat

2026-01-16   3x07 Return to the Island – series finale

Dora

2026-01-01   4x11 Volleybull! / Different is Excellent

2026-01-02   4x12 Gaucho Games / Princess Dora

2026-01-03   4x13a Side-Swiped

2026-01-04   4x13b Quest for the Blue Bananas – series finale

Tim Rex In Space

2026-01-19   2x02 Super Dad / Time Out / Cookies

2026-01-20   2x03a Beach Scanner

2026-01-21   2x03b Tidy

2026-01-22   2x03c Pets

2026-01-23   2x04a Astropumpkin

2026-01-26   2x04c Dinerstore

2026-01-27   2x05c Hat

2026-01-28   2x06a Roadtrip

2026-01-29   2x06b Tickets

2026-01-30   2x06c Talent Show

How Azam TV And Canal+ Afrique In Rwanda Are Impacted By DStv's Closure Of Cartoon Network And Cartoonito?

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With a few days left in 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery and MultiChoice are set to close 12 channels on DStv and GOtv platforms across Africa by 31 December. Talks between the two have stalled due to pricing and might continue into 2026.

This means DStv consumers will be losing out on shows like Teen Titans GO!, Bugs Bunny Builders and Mr. Bean. Whatever alternatives MultiChoice's new owners have in store is less likely to include these shows from Cartoon Network and Cartoonito.

Cartoon Network would be exiting DStv platform after 30 years serving as one of 15 channels alongside CNN and Travel Channel when DStv launched in the market.

As advised, the exit of Cartoon Network means the only other way consumers can view the brand would be through Azam TV which is located in East Africa and Canal+ Afrique in Rwanda.

The problem part is that majority of Cartoon Network and Cartoonito's consumers were on DStv meaning most of their revenue resided with MultiChoice. If that space is closed, Warner Bros. Discovery will most definitely scale back on its operations.

Cartoon Network had been dubbing Teen Titans GO! and The Wonderfully Weird Of Gumball to Zulu that could as well get the boot. They had produced local series like Woola for Cartoonito which too is at risk of cancellation.

MultiChoice's cancellation of these brands could impact Canal+ Rwanda's existing agreement seeing as they're both divisions of Canal+. Warner Bros. Discovery might not deem Africa as viable for these networks with only Azam TV.

If Warner Bros. Discovery were to charge more to Azam TV, they may follow the same strategy as MultiChoice and severe its ties.

This is why the new management at MultiChoice doesn't feel threatened by their possible exit as the only other means for Regular Show would be streaming. Compared to South Africa, there's a lot of constraints to that in other parts of Africa.

January 2026 On Nickelodeon And Nicktoons Across Europe And Africa | New Season Including Tyler Perry's Young Dylan | Returning Shows Including Max & The Midknights | More

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Nickelodeon 

The Loud House - returning 

2026-01-27 9x08a Hologram Jam

2026-01-28 9x09b Sick as a Dad

2026-01-29 9x12a Swimming Fools

2026-01-30 9x12b Stage Combat

Tyler Perry's Young Dylan - new season

2026-01-05 5x01 The Wrap Battle - season premiere

2026-01-06 5x03 Sharing is Caring

2026-01-07 5x04 Yours, Mine, and Also Mine

2026-01-08 5x05 Really Young Nova

2026-01-09 5x10 Betting On Booder

2026-01-12 5x02 Red Tales

2026-01-13 5x06 Trippin'

2026-01-14 5x07 The New Kid

2026-01-15 5x08 Star-Crossed Lockers

2026-01-16 5x09 Keep It On The DL

2026-01-19 5x12 Dream Team

2026-01-20 5x13 Funcle - series finale

2026-01-21 5x11 Crush Groove

Nicktoons

* Please note that items listed in bold have already been broadcast in Africa 

Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

2026-01-15 1x26a Insane in the Mama Train

2026-01-22 1x26b End Game - season finale

Bubble Guppies - new series, channel premiere

2026-01-04 3x22 The Running of the Bullfrogs!

2026-01-11 3x18 Swimtastic Check-Up!

2026-01-18 3x19 Gobble Gobble Guppies!

2026-01-25 3x21 Puddleball!

Dora the Explorer - new series, channel premiere

2026-01-02 8x07 Kittens in Mittens

2026-01-09 8x08 Dora's Great Roller Skate Adventure

2026-01-16 8x09 Dora's and Sparky's Riding Adventure!

2026-01-23 8x10 Dora's Museum Sleepover Adventure

2026-01-30 8x11 Dora's Ice Skating Spectacular

Harvey Beaks - new series, channel premiere

2026-01-07 2x19 Princess Wants a Mom / Rage Against the Michelle

2026-01-14 2x20 Break The Lake / The Amazing Harvey

2026-01-21 2x21 The Late Late Afternoon Show with Harvey Beaks / Grunicorn

2026-01-28 2x22 Photo Finished / Squashbuckling

Wallykazam! - new series, channel premiere

2026-01-07 1x14 Snow Place Like Home

2026-01-14 1x15 Play It Again, Stan

2026-01-21 1x16 A Tiny Problem

2026-01-28 1x17 The Switching Stone

Max & the Midknights - new season

2026-01-26 2x01 So Slayeth the Prophecy - season premiere

2026-01-27 2x02 Here Be Dragons

2026-01-28 2x03 Thoroughly Malevolent Millie

2026-01-29 2x04 Fens & Enemies

2026-01-30 2x05 Dark Knight of the Soul

Nella the Princess Knight - new series, channel premiere

2026-01-08 2x17 Cici Saves the Day / Big Little Rides

2026-01-15 2x18 Piece of Cake / Tale of Two Nellas

2026-01-22 2x19 The Queen's Court / Perfect Picture

2026-01-29 2x20 The Great Sparkle Quest / Twinkle Twinkle Family Vacation - series finale

Rusty Rivets - new series, channel premiere

2026-01-06 1x24 Rusty's Plant Predicament / Rusty's Beach Day Delay

2026-01-13 1x25 Rusty's Dancing Suit / Rusty Bee Good

2026-01-20 1x26 Robo Rusty / Rusty's Kitty Catastrophe - season finale

2026-01-27 1x01 Rusty's Rex Rescue / Rusty's Park N' Fly - season premiere

Planet Sheen - new series, channel premiere

2026-01-03 1x02 Is This Cute? / The Boy Next Dorkus

2026-01-10 1x03 What's Up Chock? / Joust Friends

2026-01-17 1x04 Sheen for a Day / Well Bread Man

2026-01-24 1x05 Cutting The Ultra-Cord / Trial By Jerry

2026-01-31 1x06 Keeping Up with the Gronzes / Torzilla

Shimmer and Shine - new series, channel premiere

2026-01-06 4x26 Zahra-Zkunked / The Sorcerenie - series finale

2026-01-13 4x01 Oceans Collide / Par-Tea Time - season premiere

2026-01-20 4x02 Welcome to Zahramay Skies

2026-01-27 4x03 Pets To The Rescue / Runaway Rainbow

Sonic Prime - new season, channel premiere

2026-01-12 3x01 Grim Tidings - season premiere

2026-01-13 3x02 Dome Sweet Dome

2026-01-14 3x03 No Escape

2026-01-15 3x04 Nine's Lives

2026-01-16 3x05 Home Sick Home

2026-01-19 3x06 The Devil is in the Tails

2026-01-20 3x07 From the Top - series finale

Top Wing - new series, channel premiere

2026-01-03 1x26 Flying Banana Bandits! / Penny's Chillin' Playdate - season finale

2026-01-10 1x01 Time to Earn Our Wings - season premiere

2026-01-17 1x02 Race Through Danger Canyon / Rod's Beary Brave Save

2026-01-24 1x03 Penny's Polar Bear Rescue / Shirley Squirrely Flies Away

2026-01-31 1x04 Lemon Pirates / Treasure Map Mission

Transformers: EarthSpark - new specials, channel premiere

2026-01-24 Hometown Heroes

2026-01-25 Legacy of Hope

Winx Club - new series, channel premiere

2026-01-07 6x23 The Anthem

2026-01-14 6x24 Legendary Duel

2026-01-21 6x25 Acheron

2026-01-28 6x26 Winx Forever - season finale

Has Cartoonito Become Irrelevant To DStv?

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Cartoonito is a preschool channel operated by Warner Bros. Discovery offering fun, engaging and comedic content. It is home to shows like Tom And Jerry and Batwheels alongside third party shows from Grizzy And The Lemmings and Cocomelon.

It was to meant to serve as some successor to Boomerang and since it's inception there's been a lot of mixed feelings about the brand. 

Boomerang was basically the Comedy Central of children's television with various content from Looney Tunes, Tom And Jerry and Scooby-Doo. All this was kind of trimmed down with Cartoonito in favour of more age appropriate shows.

The thing is preschool was never really the problem or at least not entirely. For DStv consumers there was plenty of this on JimJam, Cbeebies and Nick Jr. there was no need for another preschool channel.

Boomerang was preschool inclusive and the existing offering on the channel gave this content some elevation. But too much of it led to Cartoonito's rapid decline in popularity as older audiences felt alienated by the increased age appropriate shows.

In recent months, Warner Bros. Discovery had moved several shows from the brand to Cartoon Network including Looney Tunes Cartoons and Scooby-Doo And Guess Who?. By doing that, consumers would just further distance themselves from the brand.

Paramount+ Greenlights Mo Willems’ ‘The Elephant & Piggie Show’ and ‘The Pigeon Show!’

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Paramount+ is getting into the Mo Willems’ animated animal business in a big way. The streamer announced today that it has greenlit two animated series, The Elephant & Piggie Show! and The Pigeon Show! Starring the Pigeon, based on the best-selling children’s author and illustrator’s books. This is the first time Paramount+ is collaborating with the author’s Hidden Pigeon production company.

“Mo Willems has delighted kids and ‘former kids’ around the world with these beloved characters,” said Jane Wiseman, Head of Originals for Paramount+. “Whether it’s Elephant and Piggie navigating the hard work of ‘best-friending’ or The Pigeon confusing wants and needs (a hot dog! a cookie! to drive the bus!), these characters remind us that the best stories are the ones that make us laugh and feel something real. We’re thrilled to bring them to life on Paramount+.”

“We are so excited to be partnering with Paramount+ to further expand the world of Mo Willems through these two new series,” said Karen K. Miller, CEO of Hidden Pigeon Company. “We can’t wait to present more of the characters and stories that kids everywhere already know and love in ways that will surprise and delight them at every turn.”

The Elephant & Piggie Show! is described as a warm, comedic pre-K series about the hilarious and sometimes challenging work of “best-friending.” The series takes place in the small, walkable neighborhood of Willemsburg, which is full of new locations audiences will love. Elephant Gerald is careful; his best friend Piggie is not. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to and together, along with young audiences, they will celebrate the messy and joyful art of friendship.

The Pigeon Show! Starring the Pigeon animates the day-to-day struggles of a pigeon who just wants to be listened to. He will be your best friend if you have a bus and you let him drive it. The series features familiar characters from Willems’ books, such as the adorable Duckling who always seems to get what she wants, plus new characters, like The Pigeon’s 150-million-year-old pterodactyl grandmother, Nana-Dactyl, and his best wing-pals, Ima Pigeon and Doug Pigeon.

Willems is a #1 New York Times best-selling author and illustrator who has received the Caldecott Honor on three occasions (for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale, and Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity). His popular Elephant & Piggie early reader series has been awarded two Theodor Seuss Geisel Medals (for There Is a Bird on Your Head! and Are You Ready to Play Outside?) and five Geisel Honors (for We Are in a Book!, I Broke My Trunk!, Let’s Go for a Drive!, A Big Guy Took My Ball!, and Waiting Is Not Easy!). Mo began his career as a writer on Sesame Street, where he received six Emmy Awards.,

GUMBALL IS SPEAKING ISIZULU — RIGHT NOW! As Cartoon Network Africa Makes Gumball’s World Sound Like Home

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Elmore, the quirky, animated town of Gumball, has always been wonderfully weird, and now it’s proudly local too! Starting this month, The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball is available in isiZulu on Cartoon Network, giving kids the joy of hearing Gumball, Darwin, and the gang in South Africa’s most widely spoken language.

 

Gumball’s jokes, Darwin’s heart, Anais’s smarts, and Richard’s silliness, all now voiced in isiZulu, transform the chaos into something wonderfully familiar. With Elmore’s everyday madness sounding magically new - from schoolyard shenanigans to family meltdowns - the laughs now echo with a whole new rhythm.

And because toggling languages should be as fun as the show itself, Cartoon Network has dropped a cute tutorial video showing kids how to switch to isiZulu. Think of it as a mini adventure: click, toggle, boom, suddenly Gumball is speaking your language.

MultiChoice is currently embroiled in a carriage dispute with Warner Bros. Discovery affecting Cartoon Network and 11 other channels. As noted, they're at risk of possible termination on both DStv and GOtv platforms across Africa.

 

Developing Story: Channels Likely Remaining On DStv Include Cartoon Network, TNT, Discovery Channel And Discovery Family

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As consumers have already heard, talks between MultiChoice and Warner Bros. Discovery regarding the carriage agreement for Cartoon Network and 11 other channels are on the line. MultiChoice sent a notice out earlier in the month about the pending disaster.

Since then, a petition had started to garner traction online from a concerned DStv subscriber and has since crossed the 300 milestone.

In recent developments, it appears that Cartoon Network, TNT, Discovery Channel and Discovery Family won't be leaving DStv. As a termination notice has only been sent out for TLC, HGTV and Warner's 6 other channels.

The message goes as follows Dear viewer, please note this channel may no longer form part of our content line-up from 31 December 2025. Thank you.

The fact MultiChoice states "may no longer" doesn't mean their fates are set in stone just yet but that some progress has already been established. This comprises of brands such as Cartoon Network, TNT, Discovery Channel and Discovery Family.

It's very likely that more channels could join the lineup but as of right now it appears MultiChoice will be removing 8 additional channels alongside the 4 channels by Paramount. They had recently extended the DStv Upsize promotion giving them ample time to resolve the matter.

‘HBO, DC, Cartoon Network’: 10 Companies That Netflix Will Now Own After The Warner Bros Buyout

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Following Netflix’s agreement to acquire Warner Bros Discovery’s TV and film studios and streaming division in a deal valued at roughly $72 billion, the streaming giant will take control of some of the most influential brands in global entertainment. Based on the assets included in the sale, here are 10 major companies and brands Netflix will now own.

1. HBO

The deal includes Warner Bros Discovery's streaming and premium-TV business, giving Netflix full ownership of HBO, one of the strongest content brands in the world, known for Game of Thrones, Succession, The Last of Us and more.

2. HBO Max / Max

Netflix will also acquire the HBO Max (rebranded as Max) streaming service, a direct competitor. This dramatically increases Netflix’s control over prestige television and reshapes the streaming landscape.

3. Warner Bros Television

The acquisition includes Warner Bros’ television production unit, one of the industry’s largest suppliers of scripted and unscripted programming, producing shows for networks globally.

4. Warner Bros Pictures

Netflix gains control of Warner Bros Pictures, the centerpiece film studio behind franchises such as Harry Potter, DC Films, Mad Max and Fantastic Beasts.

5. DC Entertainment / DC Studios

The DC superhero universe featuring Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman, Joker and more, falls under Netflix’s ownership as part of the studios division.

6. New Line Cinema

The iconic studio behind The Lord of the Rings, The Conjuring and IT will become part of Netflix’s content empire through the Warner Bros acquisition.

7. Cartoon Network Studios

The animation division producing global hits like Ben 10, Adventure Time and The Powerpuff Girls will be owned by Netflix, expanding its youth and animation catalogue.

8. Adult Swim

Known for Rick and Morty, Aqua Teen Hunger Force and cult animation, Adult Swim also moves under Netflix as part of the studios and TV assets it is buying.

9. Turner Classic Movies (TCM)

TCM’s extensive classic-films library and broadcast brand will fall under Netflix's control, giving it unmatched catalogue depth.

10. Vox Media Partnership Assets

Warner Bros Discovery maintains multiple joint ventures, including content partnerships with Vox Media (such as digital news/documentary collaborations). These partnership rights transfer to Netflix as part of the studio and streaming business purchase.

The article was originally published by Wionews