Everyday Novelas Shorts: Doodsondes Season 5 And Season 6 Confirmed For eExtra, Love To Death To Rollout On Galaxy Television And Land Of Passions To Debut On Telemundo Africa's Passionistas Group In The Coming Months

More Doodsondes coming soon to Openview

During the year, it was announced that the popular FOX series, Doodsondes (Yasak Elma) will be returning for a fifth season later in the year. In a recent interview, it was also revealed that production had begun on season 6 hinting at a back-to-back rollout.

Doodsondes premiered on eExtra in 2019 and after a few seasons it moved to e.tv. The upcoming seasons are currently listed under eExtra but considering the brand is dubbed Turkwood they might as well be referring to e.tv.

Upcoming shows for eExtra include Ramo, Chrysalis and Annekan Die Swa Kry.

Another yet to be seen TLNovelas original is launching on Galaxy TV

Galaxy TV, a private owned television channel situated in Nigeria had acquired rights to Mexican drama Amar A Muerte (Love To Death). It stars Angelique Boyer, Michel Brown, Alejandro Nones, Arturo Barba, Claudia Martín, Macarena Achaga and Henry Zakka.

The heart is deceitful and more often than not we live believing that we have everything around us under control. This is exactly the case of media mogul Leon Carvajal who thinks he has the perfect life but Lady Death proves to him otherwise when he dies and comes back in a different body only to realize everything around him is in rambles.

A classic Telemundo original to debut on the Passionistas Group

Telemundo, a general entertainment channel owned by NBCUniversal that is home to variety of telenovelas in Latin America had rolled out in the African market by 2013. Unlike fellow competitors TLNovelas, the channel has yet to relive the early 2000s.

But due to a poll held sometime ago, this dream is about to become a reality or at least through their Passionistas Group on Facebook as the classic Tierra De Pasiones (Land Of Passions) will begin streaming on the group from July 26th with English subtitles.

It follows the stormy life of the beautiful Valeria San Román who is full of secrets and disappointments, only her indomitable character gives her the strength to face her enemies, and even her own family, and give love a chance with the appearance of Francisco Contreras.

Regular Nick Shorts: Super Team 4 To Rollout On Netflix, Johnny Bravo's Dragonball Segment Has Surfaced The Net And Showmax Acquired Broadcasting To Berry And The Big City

Netflix to rollout new African animated series

Netflix, the world’s leading streaming entertainment service, has announced that it will debut its first African animated series, Supa Team 4, on 20 July 2023. The series was created by Zambian writer Malenga Mulendema and produced by South Africa’s Triggerfish Animation Studios.

Supa Team 4 is a superhero comedy series that follows four teen girls living in the neo-futuristic African city of Lusaka. When they’re recruited by a retired secret agent still committed to saving the world, they have to balance their secret identities and fighting supervillains with homework and the everyday challenges of being teenagers.

The series features a diverse cast of characters and explores themes of friendship, teamwork, and empowerment. It is a groundbreaking series that will appeal to audiences of all ages.

Johnny Bravo and DBZ crossover has surfaced the net

A crossover between the Cartoon Network program Johnny Bravo and the highly influential anime series Dragon Ball Z previously thought to have been lost has resurfaced on YouTube.

The meeting between the programs took place as part of the JBVO: Your All Request Cartoon Show programming block, which aired from 2000 until 2001.

The block was hosted by Bravo, who was voiced by Jeff Bennett, and the fictional character would introduce and play various cartoon segments from Cartoon Network's archive that were requested by viewers.

Strawberry Shortcake is getting more love

Toronto-based WildBrain has closed several broadcast sales for 2D-animated series Berry in the Big City (120 x four minutes), as well as signing new licensing partners for the Strawberry Shortcake consumer products program.

Portuguese/Spanish preschool channel Canal Panda has acquired the first three seasons of the 2D-animated series, along with four 44-minute seasonal specials, with French AVOD platforms TFOU MAX and MYTFI and Polish preschool net MiniMini+ picking up seasons one and two, and Paramount’s AVOD Pluto TV, Africa’s SVOD Showmax and LA-based AVOD Kanopy buying just the first season.

Afrikaans Voice Actors For Roekeloos Dade, Annekan Die Swa Kry And Ramo

Roekeloos Dade (Hayat Sarkisi)
Roberto Kyle as Kerim Cevher
Rene Cloete as Hülya Çamoglu
Melanie Scholtz as Melek
Pierre Nelson as Hüseyin Cevher
Margit Meyer-Rödenbeck as Süheyla Cevher
Anja Taljaard as Filiz
Dee Theart as Nilay
Helena Baard as Bade Cevher
Chante Crainger as Ceylan
Liande Valentyn as Nürgul

Annekan Die Swa Kry (Kardeslerim)
Melissa De Vries as Sengül
Megan Spencer as Nebahat
Richard Van Die Westhuizen as Akif Aktul
Talitta Jameson as Asiye
John Koopman as Ogulcan
Marunzo Thomas as Kadir
Curtley Pitt as Mazlum
Anna Louise Bischoff as Harika
Zaan Du Toit as Suzan
Melissa Myburgh as Melisa
Christian Schoeman as Berk
Hunter Plaatjies as Aybike Eren

Ramo
Hein De Vries as Ramo
Veronique Jephtas as Sibel
Keenan Herman as Alpay
Christian Bennett as Kasak
Anrich Herbst as Yavuz
Craig Adriaanse as Sakik
Jacques Theron as Hale
Grace Pienaar as Neslihan
Abdurgaman Adams as Süleyman
Jill Levenberg as Kerimak
Sanchia Davids as Afet
Hein Poole as Bücür
Rushney Ferguson as Fatos
Basil Appolis as Ismail
Maria Van Die Almeida as Cavidan
Jurgen McEwan as Docak
Nethanel Swartz as Arap
Celeste Matthews as Sebanat
André Samuels as Durdu

Recap To The Month: Showmax Acquired Broadcasting Rights To Berry And The Big City

Toronto-based WildBrain has closed several broadcast sales for 2D-animated series Berry in the Big City (120 x four minutes), as well as signing new licensing partners for the Strawberry Shortcake consumer products program.

Portuguese/Spanish preschool channel Canal Panda has acquired the first three seasons of the 2D-animated series, along with four 44-minute seasonal specials, with French AVOD platforms TFOU MAX and MYTFI and Polish preschool net MiniMini+ picking up seasons one and two, and Paramount’s AVOD Pluto TV, Africa’s SVOD Showmax and LA-based AVOD Kanopy buying just the first season.

Meanwhile, WildBrain CPLG is moving Strawberry Shortcake into the spotlight with a series of strategic licensing deals. In addition to the iconic character being Funko-ized in the collectibles category, A Leading Role has signed up for costumes, SkinnyDip for phone cases and Diamond Art Club for crafts.

Houston-based cosmetics company Hunnideux will also create character-inspired make-up palettes for the US market, with Florida’s Little Bird Bamboo releasing matching “mommy & me” apparel sets, and American clothing retailer Hot Topic launching a new Strawberry Shortcake collection spanning apparel, accessories and footwear.

The Strawberry Shortcake franchise is experiencing a new surge in popularity, according to The Insights Family. During the last quarter, the UK-based research firm ranked Strawberry Shortcake as the sixth most popular character with kids ages six to nine in the US, putting it ahead of the likes of Harry Potter, SpongeBob SquarePants and Barbie.

SuperSport To Launch Sports Betting Site In South Africa With SuperSportBET

In a big move for sports betting punters, Multichoice has shown their hand by unveiling their plans to enter the gambling industry, accompanied by the launch of an innovative payment platform. They announced these plans at their Capital Markets Day. The company's foray into the world of gambling is set to disrupt the industry and provide South Africans with an unparalleled gaming experience.

SuperSportBet Mobile South Africa

The decision to venture into the gambling sector comes as no surprise, considering the significant growth and revenue witnessed by the industry in recent years. Multichoice aims to tap into this market by providing a comprehensive gaming platform that combines cutting-edge technology, a user-friendly interface, and a wide range of betting options.

SuperSportBET to Accompany SuperSport

The newly unveiled Multichoice gaming platform, named SuperSportBET, promises to revolutionise online gambling in South Africa. With an extensive selection of sports betting opportunities and experiences, the platform will cater to a diverse audience, like its broadcasting counterpart.

SuperSportBet is the Sports Betting Platform by MultiChoice South Africa

Possibly complementing its venture into the gambling industry, Multichoice has also introduced an innovative payment platform, Moment. This payment platform is designed to streamline transactions in South Africa. This state-of-the-art payment system prioritises user convenience, offering seamless and secure transactions for both deposits and withdrawals. Online gambling payment methods are something every South African considers before creating an account to place sports bets.

Multichoice Acquired KingMakers

KingMakers has been hugely successful in Nigeria's iGaming and sports betting industry. Multichoice acquired a 49% stake in KingMakers in 2022. With KingMakers’ past experience in the sports betting industry, it’s almost guaranteed that SuperSportBET is going to be a great experience for fans of sports betting.

Add to this the fact that SuperSportBET will be able to get exposure to the SuperSport audience, and the potential is massive. If SuperSportBET offers betting on the same sheer amount of sports that is broadcast on SuperSport, there is going to be betting options for everyone.

What Sports Will SuperSportBET Offer Bets On?

SuperSportBET has not said what sports you will be able to bet on through their platform. But based on what we’ve seen in the sports betting industry over the past five years, we predict these sports will be on offer:

Rugby

Cricket

Soccer

Tennis

Golf

Basketball

Ice Hockey

Football

Table Tennis

Volleyball

MMA

Formula 1

Boxing

eSport

Snooker

Darts

Horse Racing

And probably a whole lot more.

Not everyone is confident that Multichoice will be able to handle a sports betting platform:

“Multichoice will find a way to mess it up... Gambling is very competitive and cut throat, neither market condition is something multichoice knows how to operate in.” said one user on the MyBroadband Forums.

It’s exciting times if you are a South African sports betting enthusiast. Upon launch, SuperSportBET is sure to have great welcome bonuses, no deposit bonuses and more.

Following The Cancellation Of Glow TV Plus, The Get Real Talk Show With Denver Naicker Has Been Revived On People's Weather

People's Weather is an an environmental and lifestyle channel currently seen on Openview and DStv. For several years, it was known as a 24 hour weather service but over the years they've transitioned to offer a range of content including wildlife and doccies.

Glow TV went dark on Openview and StarSat earlier in the year and this included a range of original programming. As seen through various advertisements, it had confirmed that through Denver Naicker that his talk show had been revived for People's Weather.

Get Real Talk Show With Denver Naicker was unveiled back in 2019 on Glow TV in association with Digital Productions. It follows the host as he tries to better the lives of South Africans and consumers by inviting guests to share their experiences in life.

With Glow TV's owner Nismedia set to go through legal proceedings with eMedia Investments regarding the brand's carriage agreement. Similar to e.tv's 4 channels on DStv, it might return on a limited basis so this deal with People's Weather secures the show's future.

People's Weather had been repetitive for sometime on top of rolling out a lot of short form content. Perhaps this is one way to make the channel more productive and lure potential consumers on both Openview and DStv who followed the series on Glow TV.

In this past week, Soweto TV axed the remaining portion of Glow TV for the Colombian telenovela, River Of Passions. As mentioned already, another one of the brand's former series are making a comeback on Sundays at 7pm from June on People's Weather.

What To Expect On TNT Africa In June 2023?

MONSTERPIECES

They’re under the bed, they’re behind the door; this month will have you peeking out from under the covers for days to come! It’s monster movie month on TNT Africa in June, with some of the screen’s scariest, hairiest and creepiest monsters. From colossal sea monsters in Pacific Rim to a Kraken in Clash of the Titans and the world’s most iconic monster ape in Kong: Skill Island to the beyond epic battle against Kronos in Wrath of the Titans, there are popcorn-worthy monsters every Saturday!

TUNE IN DETAILS (channel premieres)

Saturday, 3 June      
18:05   –   Men In Black: International (2019)
20:00   –   Kong: Skull Island (2017)
Saturday, 10 June
18:10   –   Gremlins (1982)
20:00   –   Pacific Rim (2013)
Saturday, 17 June
18:10   –   Clash of the Titans (2010)
20:00   –   Wrath of the Titans (2012)
Saturday, 24 June
17:40   –   Godzilla (1998)
20:00   –   Jeepers Creepers (2001))

DATING & NEW YORK - TNT ORIGINAL MOVIES

The next film in our TNT Original Movies series is the tale of two New York millennials who draw up a friends-with-benefits contract to avoid the pitfalls of their past relationships after an electric one-night stand in Dating & New York.

Starring Francesca Reale (Haters Back Off, Stranger Things) & Jaboukie Young-White (The Daily Show, Rap Sh!t, Strange World)

TUNE IN DETAILS (channel premiere)

Thursday, 1 June
20:30   –    Dating & New York (2021)
Friday, 16 June
13:47   –    Dating & New York (2021)
Monday, 17 July
08:12   –    Dating & New York (2021)

Also available on DStv Catch Up from 1 June

FOREVER YOUNG

In honour of Youth Day in South Africa this month, TNT Africa has put together a line-up of films in a marathon session dedicated to young people. Explore the supernatural with Honeymoon, where a newlywed couple’s lake-country honeymoon descends into chaos after Paul (Harry Treadaway) finds Bea (Rose Leslie) wandering and disoriented in the middle of the night. Overcome obstacles with Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle; death with Anthem of a Teenage Prophet; and teenage rivalry with Bring It On in a 12-hour block set to rock!

TUNE IN DETAILS (channel premiere)

Friday, 16 June
12:00   –    Anthem of a Teenage Prophet (2019)
13:45   –    Dating & New York (2021)
15:15   –    Bring It On (2012)
17:00   –    The True Adventures of Wolfboy (2019)
18:30   –    Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)
20:30   –    It (2017)
22:50   –    Honeymoon (2014)

eMedia Investments And MultiChoice Renew Carriage Agreement For eNCA Through 2027, Still Silent On eMedia's 4 Other Channels Currently Seen On DStv

Yesterday, eMedia Investments revealed in their annual financial results that it secured a five-year extension with MultiChoice to carry eNCA on DStv. It also sold exclusive rights to carry its flagship news channel, blocking its own platforms like Openview from carrying it.

eMedia said it maintained its prime-time audience market share of 34.5% across E-tv, Openview, and eNCA — up slightly from 34.1% on March 2022. E-tv’s prime-time market share dropped back to.21.4% after increasing from 21.8% in 2021 to 23.7% last year.

eNCA is the most-watched news channel in South Africa among the nation’s wealthiest demographic and the second most-watched news channel among “All Adults”. This is despite the channel not being offered on all DStv packages, whereas its competition is, eMedia said.

Last year, the company was embroiled in a carriage battle with the pay-tv company for their 4 channels: eExtra, eToonz, eMovies and eMovies Extra. Since August 2022, the channel remained onboard on the platform following pending investigation.

Of course, eMedia Investments remained silent at the time of publication so we assume these channels might as well be a gonner as MultiChoice isn't looking to carry these channels full-time while eMedia Investments hopes to see them continue on the platform.

As for eNCA, we can only assume that the only way you can get this on Openview is through the pay tier, Ultraview. But majority of Openview consumers can't afford or aren't willing to pay for the the bouquet with some comparing it to the likes of DStv.

Schedule Alert: Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness And Dora The Explorer To Rollout On e.tv And eToonz In The Coming Weeks

In the past week, it was reported that eMedia Investments acquired rights to one of Nickelodeon's most popular series, The Loud House. Now it seems as if Nickelodeon will be making a comeback on the red brand with Kung Fu Panda and Dora The Explorer.

Synopsis for Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness:

Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness tells the story of a panda named Po who must learn to combat the evil forces that threaten to destroy peace. Along with making mistakes, Po also learns a lot more about kung fu during his many endeavours.

The series debuted in 2011 on Nickelodeon and has spawned 80 episodes within 3 seasons. It has also conceived two spinoffs, the short-lived Kung Fu Panda: The Paws Of Destiny on Amazon Prime Video as well as Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Night on Netflix.

Synopsis for Dora The Explorer:

Dora The Explorer follows the titular character, a seven-year-old girl of Latin American descent, embarks upon numerous adventures in the wilderness with her friend Boots, a monkey, and a variety of fun and useful tools such as Backpack and The Map.

The series debuted in 2000 on Nickelodeon and happens to be one of the brand's most popular series to date with 200 episodes between 7 seasons. With a reboot currently in development, the series has also conceived prequels, Go! Diego Go! and Dora And Friends.

Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness will be made available on e.tv every Monday at 15:20 from 5 June. Dora The Explorer will be made available from Tuesday at 14:00 on eToonz from 6 June.