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More Hoarders Coming Your Way On CBS Reality Africa And Killer Cases Is Back For More Shocking Stories On CBS Justice - March 2022 Highlights

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CBS Reality (132): HOARDERS: BURIED ALIVE IN MY BEDROOM Season 1 & 2 Channel Premiere Weekdays at 07:30, 12:45 and 21:35 from 9th to 25th March. Hoarding is reaching epidemic proportions in the UK. Around 1.2 million people across the country are classed as hoarders but what drives a person to hoard and what devastating effects can it have on a person’s life? In this brand new documentary series no stone will be left unturned as we explore this extreme compulsion to stockpile tons of unnecessary items that’s making people’s lives a misery. We’ll see that behind every hoarder is a fascinating and deeply personal mystery to unearth within their clutter and this series will uncover the clues to reveal why they are unable to throw anything away. Also read: -  Lifetime could be on the chopping block on DStv -  WarnerMedia might terminate these channels on DStv -  February on TNT, Cartoon Network and Boomerang -  The first batch of drama series coming to M-Net, 1Magic and Showma

Paramount+ Launching In South Africa By 2023

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Paramount+ video streaming service from ViacomCBS will launch in South Africa next year, very likely in conjunction with MultiChoice as a so-called "hard bundle" app. However, pricing and details for the streamer's rollout in 2023 are still to be worked out. The launch of Paramount+ – that bundles an extensive library and new content ranging from Paramount Pictures films, Paramount+ Originals, Nickelodeon, MTV and CBS Studios – will follow after the launch of The Walt Disney Company's Disney+ streamer in South Africa within months, expected anytime from June 2022. It means South African video consumers will get Disney+ next , followed by Paramount+, and then likely WarnerMedia's HBO Max (that will contain Discovery+), and possibly NBCUniversal's Peacock, although WarnerMedia and NBCUniversal are yet to say anything publicly about expanding into Africa. Also read: -  Could Moonbug Kids replace Disney Junior on DStv and Baby TV on StarSat? -  Baby TV cou

DreamWorks Channel Will Stop Airing On StarSat In South Africa And StarTimes Across Africa From Thursday And What Future Does The Pay-TV Platform Have?

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Two years after the DreamWorks Channel owned by NBCUniversal launched in South Africa through StarSat And The Rest Of Sub-Saharan Africa through the StarTimes platform. It seems like the pay platform will be closing more international channels. DreamWorks Channel goes off air this week as seen in the conversation: DreamWorks Channel was unveiled alongside a bouquet of other channels in May 2020 before coming live in August offering series such as All Hail King Julien, The Adventures Of Puss In Boots and Dawn Of The Croods alongside other content like Casper Scare School and George Of The Jungle. Also read:  -  Could G4 launch on DStv perhaps to replace a channel like Ginx Esports TV? -  Cartoonito launches on Boomerang across Europe  possibly as a trial run before scrapping the channel -  SABC registered three channels: SABC Parliament, SABC Children and SABC Encore -  Lego launches dedicated kids channel -  BBC Kids launches in the United States , could Africa be next? -  List

ViacomCBS Is Getting A New Name: Paramount

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The media behemoth — which was created through the merger of CBS and Viacom in 2019 — said the rebrand is meant to focus on the company’s goal of becoming a major player in streaming. It is also, plainly, just a better name. Paramount intends to “turn streaming into a sustainable business for the future,” Paramount CEO Bob Bakish said during an investor event this afternoon, “and know this, we are committed to that future and creating that value.” PARAMOUNT PLUS WILL GET EXCLUSIVE STREAMING RIGHTS BY 2024 The company intends to hit 100 million streaming subscribers by 2024 — up from its previous goal of 65 million to 75 million during the same timeframe. The company plans to further its international expansion and offer mobile-only plans in some regions to hit its aggressive subscription goals. It’ll also start streaming all Paramount movies exclusively on Paramount Plus starting in 2024 in the US, following their theatrical runs. Also read:  - Possible cutbacks from Warner Bro

Roundups #15: Paramount+ Working On Seal Team Movie, Knuckles TV Series And NCIS: Sydney

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Seal Team Getting A Feature Film And Another NCIS Spinoff Is In Development Just days after SEAL Team was renewed for Season 6 by Paramount+, the military drama also has received an order for a stand-alone movie from the streamer. Additionally, NCIS: Sydney, an offshoot from the venerable crime drama franchise, has been commissioned by Paramount+ Australia and the country’s ViacomCBS-owned Network 10. The projects, announced during the ViacomCBS Investor presentation, come from CBS Studios which is tapping into the studio’s IP to expand two of its current series/franchises. NCIS: Sydney, which is slated for 2023, marks the first time one of CBS Studios’ global drama franchises is getting an international spinoff. The series, which will be filmed in Sydney, will feature local stories and Australian actors and producers, led by one of the most decorated alums of the NCIS franchise, NCIS: Los Angeles creator and former NCIS and NCIS: Los Angeles executive producer/showrunner Shane Bren

Roundups #14: Paramount+ Expands Kids and Family Programming with New Slate of Films and Series from Nickelodeon Studios

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Paramount+ announced a new slate of exclusive original kids and family programming including new movies and series. The announcement was made by Brian Robbins, chief content officer of movies and kids and family for Paramount+, during the ViacomCBS Investors Event. Drawn from Nickelodeon’s stable of globally popular franchises, and following the success of Paramount+’s kids and family original series like RUGRATS , KAMP KORAL: SPONGEBOB’S UNDER YEARS and STAR TREK: PRODIGY , this new slate of content produced by Nickelodeon will add further momentum to the service’s popular kids’ content offering. Additionally, in the wake of the new iCARLY’s success last year, Robbins also reviewed plans to further serve the young adult (13-34) audience with a slate of forthcoming YA original movies and series. “As we’ve known with Nickelodeon’s long-standing success, the kids and family audience is incredibly loyal, and we see that on Paramount+ as well, with kids and family ranking as one of

Big Brother Mzansi Records Its Lowest Viewership On DStv

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Also read: -  Will Multichoice ever make Big Brother Mzansi available to all packages? -  Could ESPN close alongside National Geographic and Disney Channel? - New Zimbabwean entertainment channel coming soon to DStv - Tellytrack will stop airing on DStv -  Free State will likely get linear channel by 2025 -  Multichoice won't be adding anymore community channels -  Kwara TV might launch on StarSat internationally TAMS ratings are out with more info being uploaded to the site later in the week of love. In the mist of this love fest it seems like MultiChoice might not enjoying theirs as Big Brother Mzansi records its lowest viewership which was 529K versus Gamoras million views. The hashtag #BringBackChannel198 started trending last month on social media after MultiChoice took away the Big Brother pop-up channel from DStv Family and DStv Access subscribers as it was made available to Compact customers with highlights existing on packages lower. Since returning from their

Celebrate St Patrick's Day This March With An All New Documentary Embracing The History Of This Monumental Day On Curiosity Channel Africa

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Every year, millions of people celebrate St Patrick's Day. But few are aware of the enormous impact he actually had on the history of civilization. Author Thomas Cahill reveals the little known story of how St Patrick helped preserve Western culture while Europe was being overrun by barbarians. Also read: -  March on Universal TV - March on Studio Universal - March on E! - Could G4 launch on DStv perhaps to replace a channel like Ginx Esports TV? -  February on The Home Channel -  Why VH1 Classic was terminated on DStv? -  Xtreme Football League returns in 2023 , could SuperSport perhaps get it? - AEW: Battle Of The Belts launches on TNT -  February on CBS Reality - NCIS: Los Angeles might be cancelled after 13 seasons The documentary airs 17 March at 19:00 CAT on DStv channel 185. Still ahead in the month of February for History lovers is The Tomb Of Genghis Khan: The Secret Revealed and Hi$tory while History Channel dishes an all new season of Abandoned Engineeri

Mzansi Magic Music Unveils New Look

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Also read: -  Could Moonbug Kids replace Disney Junior on DStv and Baby TV on StarSat? -  Baby TV could be on the chopping block -  Lifetime could be on the chopping block on DStv -  The last FOX Life available in the United States closes down in March -  Why VH1 Classic was terminated on DStv? -  tvN pushing to become a permanent linear channel in Africa -  Could Nicktoons be discontinued in Africa and likely the rest of the world? MultiChoice and M-Net have updated the look of its Mzansi Magic Music (DStv 321) channel with the change that came into effect on Monday 14 February with the channel proposition that is also shifting to be "synonymous with Afro Soul and home of the classic tunes". Shirley Adonisi, M-Net director of local entertainment channels, says "Evolution is essential for growth hence the decision to refresh the look and feel and improve the schedule to meet the needs of our audience. Mzansi Magic Music's new look is something we are excited