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eMedia's 4 Channels Recieve Another Extension On MultiChoice's DStv, Might Go Dark By August 2024
Since 2022, eMedia Investments and MultiChoice had been undergoing a carriage dispute with the Competition Tribunal. After the p...
Friday, April 19, 2024
New Series Alert: Never Late For Love Coming This May To Zee One
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
New Series Alert: A Lot Can Happen Over Coffee, A Telegu Based Series Debuts On Zee One This Month
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Development Alert: Can You See Me To Make Freemium Debut On Zee One With Trinayani Making Its Pay-TV Debut On Zee World
Sunday, February 4, 2024
Press Release: Zee One Launches New Series Devoted Daughter + Movie Line-up For The Month Of February
Saturday, February 3, 2024
New Series Alert: Devoted Daughter Coming Soon To Zee One
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Development Alert (Rumour): Mother By Chance Initially Slated For Zee World Has Reportedly Been Acquired By Zee One
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Development Alert: Zee One, Star Life, Discovery Science, MSNBC And More TV Channels Exit Zuku TV
Sunday, December 31, 2023
2024 On Everyday Novelas | New Series Alert: Game Of Lies And Come Back To Me On Telemundo Across Africa | New Seasons Of Die Put And Chrysalis On eExtra | Freemium Debut Of Silver Lining On Zee One | More
Friday, December 22, 2023
New Series Alert: My New Mother In Law Coming Soon To Zee One
Thursday, October 12, 2023
News Shorts: SuperSport's WWE Channel Rolls Out A Brand New On Air Logo, Krishi Rumoured To Make Freemium Debut On Zee One And eVOD To Stream Mother Led Drama From October 17
Friday, September 29, 2023
Development Alert: Love Conquers & Movie Premieres, Goodbye And Phone Boot Coming Soon To Zee One
Thursday, September 14, 2023
ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Limited Has Announced The Relaunch Of ZEE One In Germany Through A Strategic Partnership With Samsung TV Plus.
Friday, September 1, 2023
New Series Alert: Love Look What You Made Me Do And Family Is Everything Is Coming This Month To Zee One
New Channel Alert: Zee One Coming This September To Zuku TV
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Everyday Novelas Summary: 13 Things You Probably Missed About Zee World, Zee One And Star Life
Saturday, July 8, 2023
Development Alert: Jodha & Akbar To Make It's Freemium Debut On Zee One
Friday, June 30, 2023
Schedule Update: A Magical Love Story And King Of Hearts Coming Soon To Star Life And Zee One Respectively
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Review: The Dominance Of Bollywood, Turkwood And More On The Openview Platform
Openview is a free-to-view platform owned by eMedia Investments that is currently available in over 3 million households offering a range of reality shows, drama series, movies, telenovelas, cartoons and so much more.
Since the rollout of the pay-tv tier to the platform, Ultraview offering content from India with Zee Family and Star Select as well as LGBTQ and youth oriented content from OUTtv and FUSE. eMedia Investments ranks as one of the most diverse brands out there.
For those using Openview, it's no secret that the red brand has caught the love bug for two markets Istanbul (Turkwood) following the success of Kuiertyd which has contributed a lot for eExtra's primetime and further bolstered the offering on e.tv and ePlesier.
The second is their love for Bolly with 2 dedicated channels and a programming block on eExtra with another 2 channels on Ultraview. eMedia Investments is currently sitting with 4 channels and a part timer with Turkwood sharing content amongst 3 brands.
In hindsight, Openview's Bollywood offering helps cutback on rebroadcasts unlike eExtra's Kuiertyd which has seen doppelgangers on e.tv and ePlesier. The same could be said about the public broadcaster SABC 1-3 and Sport channels which has done content sharing.
But unlike Zee One and Star Life, eMedia's channels offers more timeslots for other content from movies, reality shows, cartoons and more versus Bollywood dramas and 2-4 hour weekly movie slot again it's the variety that counts in this scenario.
For those who've skipping out on Anupama or Imlie due to unforeseeable circumstances, take into account such content has been limited across the Openview platform leaving space for more variety or in this case eExtra's Dayan, Destructive Beauty and Naagin.
If you feel that Openview has more Indian channels take to account the locals SABC 1, SABC 2, SABC 3, e.tv, SA Music, People's Weather and SABC Sport which contributes to our point there's more local than Bolly on the Openview platform.
The only challenge is that consumers are being feed more of the same thing as mentioned Dayan Destructive Beauty and Naagin or Doodsondes and Soete Wraak on eExtra which isn't entirely bad but one could learn from e.tv's incorporation of variety.
Friday, April 7, 2023
Review: The Consequences Of 7 Day Viewing On Star Life, Zee World And Telemundo
DStv customers have been complaining about the level of repeats seen across the platform and a few years ago Zee World found a solution which was the 7 day campaign meaning instead of waiting 48 hours for new content you'd only wait 24 hours.
Or in Zee World's case, adding 5 series to the primetime offering every single day including weekends. Sure with load shedding and a busy work schedule you miss out on a day's worth of content but the channel found a way of reducing the volume of repeats.
Before you had to wait at least 6 months to a year for new content but with this strategy you could wait at least 4 months so yeah Zee World did something most DStv channels failed to do throughout their existence.
If anything it inspired a generation of channels such as Telemundo and Star Life to follow in a similar pursuit. Sure this meant less hours of lazy days and more hours of binge watching but as seen in the last months was the pressure put in to retain their status.
Zee World reduced primetime to 6 days meaning almost 48 hours of primetime gone from the schedule. To top it off you have one program viewed in one part of Africa before anywhere else and vice versa as someone thought of causing confusion by dividing feeds.
Someone at Star Life thought it would be good to reduce the hours of some of their shows as they didn't want the affected series to clash with India. I mean hasn't someone here done their homework you have Zee World dividing Twist Of Fate in seasons.
While in India it should have about 2 seasons by now, I mean several brands had already done this if not Zee World's merger of episodes than division. I mean 15-21 minutes is not enough to brief anyone about a show unless it was a sitcom, soapie or a cartoon.
Telemundo doesn't really need to join the ally of Zee World and Star Life. NBCUniversal has been cutting back on original cost spend I think now would be the best time to save up on your options as opposed to throwing it all in the fire and hoping for a miracle.
Sure this new format is getting us more content from the channel on a yearly basis but if they still used the format seen on TLNovelas. It could lead them into having 5 new shows running on a monthly basis and waiting 6 months on more content.
On top of that, it could help build the main feed's catalogue as they wait for more content. On the bright side, Telemundo isn't NBCUniversal centric as you got shows from other regions such as Colombia through RCN Television and Caracol Television.
Despite what me or anyone thinks about the channels, I think these channels are well off when it comes to repeat management. As some channels are only ever able to source out more content on a weekly basis drowning audiences in repeats for 144 hours.
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Sneak Peek: What To Expect On Zee World And Zee One In April & May 2023?
Zee World and Zee One showcase drama, food, fashion and lifestyle this month – as Africa’s most loved storyteller, these channels continue to be bold in delivering the best shows to entertain and inform its audiences across the continent.
Easter is upon us, and there is no better way to spend it than with family and friends, cooking shows from Zee One and nail-biting drama series from Zee World. Whether you’re having the whole family over or plan to keep things small, there are so many great recipes to choose from, and Zee One has the food shows to help you do just that!
Fit, Fab and Feast with Huma Qureshi premiers on 21 April
It’s no secret that celebrities have access to the world’s best trainers, personal chefs, and workout facilities. They also have more time to work out than the average person. Host Huma Qureshi takes a sneak peek into the fit and fabulous lives of Bollywood celebrities, focusing on everything that one needs to have a good lifestyle – fitness and food.
Celebrities spend their lives in the spotlight and have some of the best workout routines. If you’re ready to tackle your new fitness goals for 2023, all of which you can do right from the comfort of your own living room.
Greedy Closet premiers on 5 May on Zee World
When it comes to designing luxury custom closets, it’s important to consider three things: how to lay out every section to fit your requirements; how to make the most of the available clothing; and how to personalize the aesthetics while keeping the design elegant and timeless.
The Greedy Closet is a lifestyle and entertainment show hosted by Monica Dogra, where renowned fashion designers team up with television stars and give them a makeover. Witness your favourite star’s image and revamp.
Watch Greedy Closet this April only on Zee One!
Staying True premiers 12 April in South Africa & 1 May in the Rest of Africa
Zee World is known for its thought-provoking narratives that question people’s mindsets about various subjects relevant to society. It is back with a story that will make audiences reconsider their approach towards women achieving more than their male counterparts.
Such is the story of Paragi, the female protagonist of Zee World’s, Staying True, who, along with her love interest Sanjay. While both of them are extremely motivated towards their joint goal of becoming IAS officers, the show captures the dynamics between the two families after Paragi passes her exam with flying colours and Sanjay doesn’t!
Zee World SVP of Marketing & Content Desiree Pillay said, “The upcoming series, Staying True, is a dramatic love story that presents an interesting scenario prevalent in many cultures and societies, career accomplishments of men and women in the workplace. In addition, the storyline captures the many reactions the couple faces from both sides of the family and the impact it has on their relationship.”
Producer Saurabh Tewari also produced the popular series Mehek and has yet again created a success story with Staying True.
Radha Mohan premiers on 30 May in South Africa and 8 April in Rest of Africa.
Over the last few years, Zee World has emerged as a channel that brings its viewers stories that mirror their world, touch upon subjects close to their hearts and introduce them to characters whom they fall in love with. A mature romance, the show will introduce viewers to Mohan, played by popular TV star Shabir Ahluwalia who once starred as Abhi in the popular series Twist of Fate. Mohan is back on our screens and effortlessly charms the viewers in Radha Mohan across talented actress Neeharika Roy.
Shabir has somehow lost his smile along the way. A man whose mere presence would light up the room and lift spirits now seems to be weighed down by a burden of pain and regrets. In deep-seated awe of Mohan from her adolescent years, Radha, on the other hand, is a spiritual and optimistic woman, full of love and warmth. Radha Mohan follows Radha’s journey of rekindling the lost spark in Mohan’s eyes.
In an interview with India Times, Shabir Ahluwalia said, “I have never shied away from taking on a different character. In fact, I am always excited and enthusiastic about such a role. My new show, Radha Mohan, is a fascinating story, very unique and full of twists and turns. I personally love the way Mohan’s character has been written. Mohan is a strong, well-defined, yet challenging character with several different shades. He is quite different from what I have played on-screen before, so I am excited to see how the viewers respond to my new avatar.”