Update On The 3 Pop-Up Channels On DStv

MultiChoice currently has 3 pop-up channels operating on the platform with the 4th which is on StarTimes being disqualified earlier in the year. These remaining channels could be permanent additions at the same time it could be the end.

ZooMoo is calling it quits on DStv as the channel is scheduled to close by the end of June after its 3 month extension. MultiChoice has sent a channel termination notice onto viewer's screens. If they reconsider its best to place it on a much cheaper package so that it can gain more awareness.

tvN is the now the second pop-up channel to recieve an extension on DStv unlike ZooMoo it's staying for only a month. They've unveiled a bunch of shows coming to the channel the one I'd look out for next month is Memorist, Tomorrow With You, Mr. Queen and The Sixth Sense.

TLNovelas is currently the longest pop-up channel on DStv launching in September of last year with its demise scheduled for August. There's a bunch of titles to look forward to on the channel including Secrets At The Hotel and Single Dad's Club. To be honest I wouldn't be surprised if they kept it. There hasn't been a lot of new channels this year.

Dizi is safely tucked on StarTimes after its dramatic removal from DStv. The feed currently seen on StarTimes somehow got the DStv feed meaning all shows are repeats until the end of August or September giving MultiChoice enough time to pick it up. (Note that I updated the info on the link about Dizi's termination on DStv)

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ZooMoo Has Been Extended On DStv + Other Controversies Regarding The Current Pop-Up Channels

Back in August 2020, MultiChoice previewed 4 pop-up channels + 1 full-time channel which were TLNovelas (Mexican telenovelas, September), TDC (Turkish telenovelas, November), tvN (K-dramas, November) and ZooMoo (preschoolers, November) + KIX (Action movie channel, October).

All were suppose to launch within that year but for some reason tvN didn't make the deadline. They only popped up a year later through a Facebook post without any explanation from them or MultiChoice on why they didn't fill the end of their bargain.

Maybe MultiChoice wanted to put more focus towards TDC since they were gonna launch together. They couldn't do December since less people will be glued to their screens, January everyone is up in arms, February was occupied leaving March open.

tvN is the first channel that doesn't offer a ton of dubbed programming for English viewers. Will we ever know why this one is unscathed while others are put out of their misery.

TLNovelas has the longest promotional period amongst all of them. Ever since it's launch there's been technical difficulties (in South Africa) for which DStv is seemingly taking a while to resolve and this will just leave the channel without potential consumers.

ZooMoo which was suppose to end in March 2021 alongside TDC has been extended until June which is the same time tvN promotional run ends. It's obvious MultiChoice doesn't monitor performances entirely through viewership.

Timeless Dizi Channel (TDC) makes a ton of last minute changes which doesn't reflect their schedule. They went from using an outdated schedule to airing marathons without notice. Imagine, recording an episode only to realise this issue exists. This channel is set to close by the end of March.

In the end, ZooMoo is the only channel that hasn't stirred up problems for viewers.

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January 2021 On Zoomoo Africa | OFFF | NAU | P: AAA

OWL’S FABULOUS FEATHERS FRIENDS
Premieres 05 January 2021
Every Tuesday at 11:00am (PH)
In conjuction with Bird Day
Join Owl and Lemur as they explore the bird world and meet some fabulous feather friends!

NUTS ABOUT YOU!
Premieres 21 January 2021
Every Thursday at 12:00pm (PH)
In conjuction with Squirrel Appreciation Day
Did you know that there are over 200 different species of squirrels? The squirrel family includes tree squirrels, ground squirrels, chipmunks, flying squirrels and prairie dogs amongst otehr rodents. Find out more about these cute and cuddly tree dwellers on ZooMoo this January!

PIGLET’S AWESOME AUSTRALIAN ADVENTURE
Premieres 26 January 2021
Every Tuesday at 12:00pm (PH)
In conjuction with Australia Day

ZooMoo is available on DStv channel 314 and Zuku TV channel 630

December 2020 On Zoomoo Africa | WMD Specials | Urmel | Holiday Specials | ZS: WS

World Monkey Day Specials
December 14, Monday 12pm
World Monkey Day was created to spread awareness for the animals, and to show love and care for them. Find out more about this cheeky primate on ZooMoo this December!

Program Line-Up:
Animal Alphabet, Animal Noises, Download This and Feeding Time

Urmel
New Series | 13x25'
Premieres December 21, Monday 11.30am
Urmel is neither a dragon, a dinosaur nor a mammal. Urmel is one of a kind! As the single example of his species, his prehistoric foundling lands on an ideal Island of Happening somewhere in the middle of the ocean. Freshly hatched, Urmel finds himself among a colorful group of funny, talking animals as well as a brilliant but sometimes scatterbrained scientist Professor Tiddlyporn. Based on Max Kruse's most successful book, Urmel inspires all kids inspiration.

Holiday Specials
December 21 - January, 1
Mondays to Fridays 9am - 12pm

Program Line-Up:
Bob's Beach, Gloria's House, Albert Says: Nature Knows Best, Jelly Jamm and Urmel

Zoomoo Special: Winter Special
December 25, Friday 11am
Hooray for winter! Join the Zoomoo team and celebrate the winter and the animals you just love the ice and the snow!

Zoomoo is available on Zuku TV and DStv

A Brand New Pop-Up Channel Joins DStv's School Of Laughter

ZooMoo, a children’s channel which provides kids with educational content about animals around the world, is now available on DStv Premium, Compact Plus, Compact and Family. The channel will be available on DStv 314 until 31 March, 2021.

Unlock new adventures
ZooMoo is a collaboration between some of the world’s foremost wildlife filmmakers, early childhood educationalists and technology developers. Its programming engages and entertains children with the wonders of animals, to stimulate and develop their innate emotional connection with the natural world. Some of ZooMoo’s well-loved shows are Leo the Wildlife Ranger, Lost!, Clawdia’s Amazing African Adventure, Piglet’s Adventure Machine, and Ninja Pop.

Watch and win!
To celebrate the channel launch, ZooMoo and DStv’s School of Laughter are looking to share the excitement by giving away some awesome prizes!

All you have to do is watch the elephant-tastic, zebra-stonishing and lama-stounding ZooMoo Awesome Animal Awards on Sunday, 4 October at 11:00 on ZooMoo (DStv 314). Tell us who won the award for the Most Colourful Animal by commenting on the competition post on DStv’s Twitter, Facebook or Instagram pages, and you could win one of 30 ZooMoo hampers. It’s that easy!

What to watch
With an entire new channel to explore, we know you’ll be wondering which shows are unmissable. Here are out top picks for you to set recordings and reminders right now!

Catch Me If You Can
Did you know that sloths are the slowest animals on Earth? It can take them almost a month just to digest a single leaf! Sloths may spend most of their time on trees but they are great swimmers They can move three times faster in water than on land and can hold their breath for 40 minutes in water Learn more about this cute mammal on ZooMoo this October!

From Tuesday, 20 October on ZooMoo (DStv 314) at 12:00.

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Halloween + Trick or Treat Special
It's a Halloween spook-tacular on ZooMoo! In a frightfully fun Halloween special we'll take a special look at all kinds of scary animals and creepy creatures. Junior and new ZooMoo team member Fluffy take us trick or treating! From Friday, 30 October on ZooMoo (DStv 314) at 09:30.

And don’t forget…
It’s the Awesome Animals Awards Special!

Join host Owl and the rest of the ZooMoo crew in cheering for the winners in the ZooMoo Awesome Animal Awards! Will your favourite animal win a ZooMoo Golden Egg Award? Tune in to find out!

Sunday, 4 October on ZooMoo (DStv 314) at 11:00.

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October 2020 On Zoomoo Africa | Specials | CMIYC

ZooMoo Specials: Awesome
Animal Awards Special
October 4, Sunday 11am
In conjunction with World Animal Day Join our host Owl and the rest of the ZooMoo crew as we cheer for the winners in the ZooMoo Awesome Animal Awards! Will your favourite animal win a ZooMoo Golden Egg Award? Tune in to find out!

Catch Me If You Can
October 20, Tuesday 12pm
*in conjunction with International Sloth Day*
Did you know that sloths are the slowest animals on Earth? It can take them almost a month just to digest a single leaf! Sloths may spend most of their time on trees but they are great swimmers. They can move three times faster in water than on land and can hold their breath for 40 minutes in water. Learn more about this cute mammal on ZooMoo this October!

Zoomoo is available on DStv channel 314 and Zuku channel 630

Update: 5 New Channels Coming To DStv

MultiChoice had a showcase were these 5 channels were unveiled which can explain their staff's cluelessness over its existence. More details on the channels have surfaced, please note that the availability of these channels are not definite as they're likely to change.

tlnovelas
Channel: 133
Broadcast dates: 14 September 2020 to August 2021
Package: DStv Family, Compact, Compact+ and Premium
English-dubbed Mexican telenovelas, not made by Telemundo.

ZooMoo
Channel: 314
Package: DStv Family, Compact, Compact+ and Premium
Broadcast dates: 1 November 2020 to 31 March 2021
Canadian interactive pre-school channel featuring a mix of live action combined with animation and puppets. Aimed at kids aged 2-7.

KIX
Channel: 114
Package: Compact, Compact+ and Premium
Broadcast dates: Permanent channel, starting on 1 October.
Asian action movies. KIX features martial arts, action and thriller movies from the East and West, all presented in English.

Timeless Drama Channel
Channel: 123
Package: DStv Family, Compact, Compact+ and Premium
Broadcast dates: 1 November 2020 to 31 March 2021
Turkish telenovelas and costume dramas dubbed into English.

TVN
Channel: 134
Package: DStv Family, Compact, Compact+ and Premium
Broadcast dates: From 1 November to 31 March
2021
South Korean dramas, also presented in English.

IMPORTANT: These 4 channels can be permanent channels depending on the impact it has with viewers. If they don't close on their specified date that means it's permanent.

Summary:
- All five will be available on Premium, Compact Plus and Compact.
- DStv Family customers get 4 channels
- DStv Access customers and others might have none of these channels, it's still unconfirmed at this point for all except KIX. If MultiChoice does advertise it for these packages as mentioned above you might get another outcome. If you visit their website Da Vinci was announced for Family customers with WWE being Compact when in fact it was Da Vinci on Access and WWE on Family.

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Three Channels Are Rumored To Be Added On StarTimes Really Soon, Not Sure With Starsat

At the end of August, StarTimes lost Fashion TV, Fashion One, TDC (coming to DStv), FashionBOX, Gametoon and FilmBOX. Reasons for SPI International removal is still a mystery while the owners of Fashion TV and One decided to cut transmission for both Starsat and DStv. Now there's three channels are rumored to be added onto the StarTimes platform which is Comedy Central, TNT and Zoomoo.

Comedy Central is an American basic cable channel owned by ViacomCBS through its domestic network division's Entertainment & Youth Group unit, based in Manhattan. The channel is geared for mature audiences and carries comedy programming in the form of both original, licensed, and syndicated series, stand-up comedy specials, and feature films. The channel has made a huge impact in the African market especially through the DStv platform.

TNT, offers the best of contemporary and Hollywood blockbusters, with programming built on an action-driven, pulse-raising slate, mixed with romantic gems and hilarious comedy just as our African fans like it and offers programming that is relevant and interesting to African fans, with channel premieres of films such as Robin Hood, Jurassic Park and Pitch Perfect. TNT is a brand by WarnerMedia (Cartoon Network, CNN and Boomerang). The channel is currently available on DStv in South Africa and the the rest of Africa.

ZooMoo is a Canadian kids' channel that delivers a unique mix of live-action combined with animation and puppets - it's the world's first fully-interactive pre-school channel dedicated entirely to animals and nature, aimed at kids aged 2-7 years old. The channel is accompanied by a free ZooMoo App, which completes the multi-screen environment, synchronized on a real-time basis with the channel. The channel is available in other parts of Africa like Zuku TV for example. The channel is owned by Blue Ant Media (The Smithsonian Channel and Love Nature).

Comedy Central might be available later this month on StarTimes I doubt Starsat will get it since it's a cheaper version of the StarTimes platform (which costs just as much as DStv in those territories). TNT is said to launch on September 9th on StarTimes this is the first channel I can see on StarSat which to me is a replacement for FilmBOX and Zoomoo is still in the rumored category, for now it will launch as a pop-up channel from the 1st of October on DStv.

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What You Might Expect On DStv's New Addition To The School Of Laughter, Zoomoo?

MultiChoice had a virtual showcase on August 19th and at that period they unveiled 5 new channels for their viewers including KIX which was overhyped for a while now then there's Zoomoo which is known as a pop-up kiddies channel.

These new channels were just sneak peeks as MultiChoice hasn't officially announced them through their outlets and these might not be only channels coming to the platform for the rest of the year as Wild Earth is launching tomorrow and that wasn't unveiled in the showcase.

As most people noticed most of the new channels added to DStv have been labelled as pop-up channels before becoming permanent channels for some reason particularly in South Africa and Lesotho like Da Vinci and AfricaNews, WWE Channel, PBS Kids and ESPN (discreetly before being snubbed).

Zoomoo (DStv 314) is a Canadian kids' channel that delivers a unique mix of live-action combined with animation and puppets - it's the world's first fully-interactive pre-school channel dedicated entirely to animals and nature, aimed at kids aged 2-7 years old. The channel is accompanied by a free ZooMoo App, which completes the multi-screen environment, synchronized on a real-time basis with the channel. It launches as a pop-up channel on DStv, which will be available from 1 October 2020 to 31 March 2021 presumably for South Africa and Lesotho.

Zoomoo is owned by Blue Ant Media that also supply StarTimes with Love Nature and The Smithsonian Channel it wouldn't be shocking if StarTimes or OpenView supplied Zoomoo soon. This kids channel launched earlier in the year in some parts of Africa through Zuku TV.

Zoomoo carries original content alongside acquired series which can be found on their YouTube channel and some streaming platforms.

Here's a list of confirmed programs for the channel so far:
- TEDDIES, stars four teddy bear friends- Dom, Meeks, Sparky and Tizzy- who live
in the wonderful world of Teddytown! Like kids, they’re learning what it’s like to grow up; making friends, being kind to others, helping out, making mistakes and respecting and appreciating others. Aimed at the pre-school market, this entertaining and endearing series also assists children in their development of social and emotional skills.
- THE HIVE, is a colourful animated series for kids all ages introducing life to early learners with the Bee Family. This series is about the everyday things that concern small children such as playing, being friendly, spending time with your family, getting along, and finding out all about the world and how it works.
- LEO, THE WILDLIFE RANGER, Join Leo and friends as they go on exciting adventures around the world and explore exotic locations and learn fun facts about animals and nature!
- JELLY JAM, takes places on a colorful planet called Jammbo. The series follows the adventures of seven characters: Bello, Goomo, Rita, Mina, Ongo, King and Queen; who live on a planet named 'Jammbo'. The planet has a music factory where all music in the universe originates from, and this music is produced continuously through bubbles. If this factory stopped, the characters would turn grey and apathetic, lose their memories and then simply stop moving at all.
- KOOKI'S CRAFTY SHOW, is a live-action pre-school series that empowers young children to unleash the wild side of their creativity through the magic of crafting. Hosted by a semi-suited, cheeky and playful red panda named Kooki, the series will feature two different crafts per episode. Projects will include recyclable crafts, painting and origami, with one craft always incorporating an animal theme. Kooki’s actions will be guided by the voice of a child who will ask Kooki to make things, explaining the process along the way.