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Speech: Leading The UK Into Digital By The Director-General Of The BBC, Tim Davie, At The Royal Television Society

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Good morning. Today, 100 years and 23 days after the first BBC broadcast, I want to talk about choices. Choices for us all. Choices that have profound consequences for our society; its economic success, its cultural life, its democratic health. Our UK and its essence. Of what we hand to the next generation. Of growth. Choices that concern not just the role of the BBC, but something bigger. About whether we want to leave a legacy of a thriving, world leading UK media market or accept, on our watch, a slow decline.  Are we simply going to drift to the point where the emergence of vast US and Chinese players marginalise us, while we put on a very British brave face as they do so? Resigned to the fact that our culture and creative economy will inevitably be shaped by polarised platforms and overseas content. Or are we proactively going to take the steps to ensure that we tell our own stories, and remain the envy of the world? Today I want make a simple case.  A case for growth, and the

Just Like That, Qwest TV Becomes The First Channel To Join The List Of Errors MultiChoice Made In 2023

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We're already halfway through the first month of 2023 and MultiChoice announced their first channel of the year, Qwest TV which is expected to launch on January 20th on both DStv and Showmax. Unveiled at the unexpected showcase for the pay-tv company in 2022, Qwest TV is a jazz infused channel founded in 2017 by musical phenomenon Quincy Jones alongside TV and music producer Reza Ackbaraly. Qwest TV is set to offer exclusive concerts from legendary and rising stars from across the globe, archived and unreleased material from the likes of Erykah Badu, Questlove, Salif Keita, Gregory Porter, Marcus Miller and Seun Kuti. During the week, sources had mentioned that the channel would be made accessible to all DStv customers only for the same repetitive antics of last year to slide down in 2023 regarding its availability. DStv: - kykNET Lekker Opened To More DStv Customers For A Limited Time - What Consumers Should Be Concerned About Regarding SABC's Yet To Be Launched Chann

Roundups #131: Phineas And Ferb Gets A Two Season Order On Disney Channel And Disney+, 3AM: The Driver Coming Soon To KIX And Decisions Makes A Comeback On Telemundo Africa Ahead Of Nurses S3

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40 additional episodes of Phineas And Ferb had been ordered on Disney Channel and Disney+ Disney Branded Television has announced that it has signed a brand new overall deal with Dan Povenmire, who is the co-creator and executive producer of the global super-hit “Phineas and Ferb,” which includes production of 40 all-new episodes of “Phineas and Ferb,” a second season renewal of the animated superhero series “Hamster & Gretel” and the development of live-action projects. “Phineas and Ferb” is a five-time Emmy Award-winner and the most successful animated series for Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14 in Disney Television Animation history. Since its premiere, “Hamster & Gretel” ties as the #1 cable series among Kids age 6-11 delivery. The announcement was made during a presentation at the Television Critics Association press tour by Ayo Davis, president, Disney Branded Television, who said in a statement: “Dan is renowned for his ability to create universally beloved stories and char

Roundups #130: Iwayu Created By Set To Debut On Cartoon Network In 2024, Zoey 101 Is Getting A Feature Film On Paramount+ And Conspiracy Theory Surrounding kykNET Lekker's Availability Finally Revealed

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New Nigerian animated series loading on Cartoon Network Based on the graphic novel series from writer Roye Okupe and artist Godwin Akpan, HBO Max and Cartoon Network's upcoming Iyanu: Child of Wonder will be heavily influenced by the Yoruba people of Nigeria. Financed and overseen by Lion Forge Animation, the 2024 animated TV series chronicles the tale of Iyanu, an orphaned teenage girl with no memories of her upbringing who yearns for a simple, normal life. Those dreams get shattered when a set of circumstances triggers Iyanu's dormant divine abilities. Teaming up with two other teenagers, Iyanu embarks on a quest to confront the Corrupt, a great evil rising in their homeland that threatens humanity. Along the way, Iyanu will slowly uncover the truth about her past, parents, powers, and destiny as the Chosen One. The epic superhero adventure promises to draw from Nigerian culture, music, and lore. In addition, creator Okupe has written and directed multiple episodes. Lion F

Trending Posts For The Week Dated 13 January

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Most browsed content on the website 1. New Channel Alert: FilmBox Action And Kartoon Channel Coming Soon To StarSat With Qwest TV On DStv 2. SABC Parliament Scrapped For New Indigenous News Channel In Your Language SABC eKhaya With SABC Children Likely Canned With No Clue On SABC Encore 3. Press Release: DStv Welcomes The Launch Of Quincy Jones’ QWEST TV Onto Screens This Month 4. Recap: SABC To Launch 24/7 Indigenous News Platform In Your Language SABC eKhaya 5. eMedia Updates: Doodsondes Moves Back To eExtra For Season 4, New Series The Mighty Ones And Lego City Debuts On The Craze Block And The Carmichael Show Is Back For A Third Season On e.tv 6. New Channel Alert: CBS Justice Coming Soon To StarSat 7. New Series Alert: Razia Sultan + Broken Bonds + Every Girl's Dream + It's Not Easy To Love + 4 More Series Anticipated To Rollout On Zee World In 2023 8. New Series Alert: Ramo To Stream January 16th On eVOD 9. Prediction: From CBS Justice And Nicktoons Untime

Returning Shows: Twist Of Fate 6 + This Is Fate 4 + Unfortunate Love 2 + Meet In Love 2 Coming In 2023 To Zee World

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Last year, a lot of upcoming productions were unveiled for the Zee branded channels and to date we promised readers more glimpses to the new year with the launches of Razia Sultan, Broken Bonds, Every Girl's Dream and It's Not Easy To Love. Now we present more B-sides entertainment coming soon to the channel later in the year as promised, take to account the network divides the episodes so the synopsis might not be quite what it turns to be at this point : 1. Twist Of Fate 6 The never ending series follows Sid and Rhea are now divorced. Ranbir turns out to be a successful businessman whereas Sushma who is Pragya's mentor tries to console a heartbroken Prachi. Prachi decides to move on and focus on her career with Sushma's help but gets to know that she is pregnant with Ranbir's child. Everyday Novelas: - Ramo coming soon to eVOD -  Forbidden Passion season 2 not moving forward on Telemundo -  Nurses returns for a season 3 -  The origin story of Forbidden Pas

Brand-New Seasons Of Forged In Fire, American Pickers, Mountain Men, The Curse Of Oak Island And More On History Channel

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The new year is off to a jam-packed start, with the latest seasons of many returning fan-favourites on the HISTORY® Channel Africa (DStv 186) in January. February brings with it, other exclusive new shows. Forged in Fire is back on Mondays at 20h15 (started 9 January). Some of the best bladed weapon-makers will again go head-to-head. In season nine they’re forging everything from ninja blades to wilderness blades, to Sawback machetes. The smiths will also go head to head in a five-episode event where the forge is transformed into a Gladiator’s arena for an epic competition unlike anything before. Who will become the first Gladiator of the Forge? Season 19 of long running favourite American Pickers airs every Wednesdays at 20h15. In their mission to recycle America, this season Mike Wolfe, owner of Antique Archaeology, and his business partner, Frank Fritz, discover exciting treasures like a Hollywood collection with never before seen photos of Marilyn Monroe, American Civil War revol

Afrikaans Voice Actors For Daai Crazy Somer Including Additional Cast Members For Die Put Season 2 And Elif Season 3

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All the credit goes out to Die Afrikaans Voices actors.pagie Daai Crazy Somer Staain Bruwer as Ahmet Tunali Elzabe Zietsman as Emel Yaman Adrian Steyn as Sancaktar Kevin Smith as Selcuk Taskin Markus Haywood as Akgun Gokalp Taskin Steven Sterling as Arda Ates Caidan Bouwer as Altay Kara Rowlen Ethelbert Von Gericke as Kaan Gok Jacques Gombault as Selim Kara Francois Coertze as Metin Yaman Natasja Jacobs as Serap Gok Zetske Van Pietsen as Canan Kara Izel Bezuidenhout as Yagmur Jasmine Kara Die Put Keeno-Lee Hector as Sedat Marcel Van Heerden as YĆ¼cel Cantona James as Azer Wilhelm Van Der Walt as Selim Conradie Van Heerden as Timsah Elif Roxanne Blaise as Layla Izaan Du Toit as Sitare

Spoilers: Overview Of DreamWorks Upcoming Series Inspiration Africa

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For 25 years, DreamWorks Animation has been telling incredible stories about unlikely heroes who make dreams come true. Join our presenters, Tanaka and Aaron, at the very heart of DreamWorks itself: The Inspiration Station. Explore local hangouts with Cape Town correspondent Jasmine, discuss topical themes with roving reporter Jordan in Johannesburg, and uncover a world of fun, facts and chats inspired by our most famous DreamWorks characters. Welcome to the Inspiration Station! Every week, Tanaka and Aaron will look at a different theme with help from roving reporter, Jordan, and Cape Town correspondent, Ella. There’s plenty to discuss, plenty to learn, and plenty of fun! Insidus Games: - Powerpuff Girls Snowboarding - Baby Felix Halloween - Looney Tunes Monster Match - Thor: The Dark World Number of episodes 6* Episode duration 22’ TX dates 13 January -17 February 2023 Episode 1: “Back to School” The new school year starts this week, so Tanaka and Aaron look forward