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Update: the channels will close 31 March 2024 and for an updated statement: click here   During the week, we recieved word from various DStv consumers that  MultiChoice will be axing both M-Net Essentials (ME) and 1Magic by February 2nd, 2024 . In an enquiry, we were able to retrieve confirmation of the terminations which comes weeks before the demise of  Emmanuel TV . Since then, 1Magic has been allocating more airtime to their remaining shows while repeating past programs. Me on the other similar to The River on 1Magic, has been trying to wrap up remaining shows like And Just Like That and Lucky Hank in the form of a double bill. An official statement from MultiChoice: This is in line with our strategy to continuously review international and local content line-ups and optimise the suite of channels on offer on DStv. Due to this, we will bid farewell to 1Magic and Me. This is done to ensure we deliver unbeatable content to our consumers and that our services cater for th

Ten months after MultiChoice, Comcast’s NBCUniversal and Sky announced a joint streaming vision for Africa, the new Showmax is here, featuring a refreshed brand and a massive content lineup, all delivered on a powerful new streaming platform. At the heart of the new offering is the world’s first standalone Premier League plan for mobile, with all 380 games offered live on Showmax Premier League for just R69 a month. In addition, there are two more Showmax plans available to customers in 44 African countries: Showmax Entertainment on mobile for an unbelievable R39 a month at launch, as well as the Showmax Entertainment plan, where the monthly price falls from R99 to R89 per month. “There are currently just over 450 million smartphones in the hands of individuals across Africa … and more than 250 million avid football lovers on the continent,” says Marc Jury, CEO of Showmax. “Showmax Premier League is a game-changing product that gives individuals a ticket to the football the

Following the recent report that Telemundo will be further distancing themselves from original programming . The channel had acquired various shows from numerous international studios and broadcasters including Colombia's Caracol Televisión and RCN. In October 2023, Telemundo debuted their first Turkish production across the African continent, Cennet: The Power Of Destiny . It proved to be a popular addition with consumers following the U.S. counterpart that had been sourcing content within the region years prior. Inter Medya and Telemundo presented two Turkish dramas at MIPCOM within 2023, Blue Cage (Maviye Sürgün, 03 Medya) and Hicran to potential buyers. The two had been capitalising on Turkish dramas for Spanish language audiences and now the latter has folded in Africa. Considering these two dramas were also co-produced/distributed by Telemundo, would it seem far fetched if the channel were to acquire them for consumers in Africa perhaps when Cennet ends in the

The Ghost and Molly McGee is an American animated supernatural comedy television series created by Bill Motz and Bob Roth that aired on Disney Channel from October 1, 2021 to January 13, 2024. The series featured the voices of Ashly Burch, Dana Snyder, Jordan Klepper, Sumalee Montano, Michaela Dietz, and Lara Jill Miller. Synopsis for The Ghost And Molly McGee: In the Human Realm, 13-year-old optimist Molly McGee arrives in her new hometown of Brighton, only to discover that her new house is already occupied by a grumpy ghost named Scratch. Scratch curses Molly in an attempt to scare her away; however, this backfires, forever binding him to her. While initially antagonistic toward her, Scratch opens up to Molly with time, and their friendship strengthens. The two go on wacky misadventures together and help each other through the good and bad in their lives (and afterlives).  The first premiered on October 1, 2021 and ended on July 9, 2022 with 20 episodes while the secon

Last year, it was reported that Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global were in early talks of a potential merger . The news was met with mixed to negative feedback from consumers with some more concerned about the future of Paw Patrol and SpongeBob SquarePants. Warner Bros. Discovery had further distanced themselves from their 6-12 demographic which is where Cartoon Network falls in order to prioritise Adult Swim. Through a survey, it was revealed that a majority of the network's audience particularly primetime are adults. Internationally, Cartoon Network continues to operate independently but too has seen some distancing in recent years particularly for content produced by Cartoon Network Studios, Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe and Warner Bros. Animation. Paramount Global serving as a successor still prioritise the kids offering with some fearing that Nickelodeon could end up being what remains of Cartoon Network. If not worse a possible merger between these two

Boomerang was international children's channel operated by Warner Bros. Discovery that featured past content from Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network. Internationally, it served as a complimentary brand to Cartoon Network with a family based offering. Some content to have been viewed on Boomerang before it's rebrand to Cartoonito included Grizzy And The Lemmings, Mr. Magoo, New Looney Tunes and Be Cool, Scooby-Doo. It's predecessor Cartoonito serves as a fresh outtake to the nostalgic brand. Cartoonito seeks to maintain the Boomerang DNA with the latter but in retrospect. It's more like sister channel Cartoon Network which had grown distance from its older programming. Last year, Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global were said to be in early talks of a potential merger . This could see brands like Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network operate under the same umbrella but questions amounted to the future of their other kids brands. Warner Bros. Disco

This is Love on eExtra During the month, it was reported that eMedia Investments was looking to add This Is Love to their linear platforms. This was after an advertisement was spotted on their channels unveiling various shows on Openview and now eExtra will be rolling out the show in the coming weeks. According to the programme guide, This Is Love will air in a 25 minute timeslot at 14:10 from 26 January while eExtra will air a rebroadcast of Beyhadh at 13:45 from 25 January. This Is Love follows Anushka Reddy who returns home after spending seven years in the US with Siddhant Sinha is a budding lawyer, belongs to middle-class family from Bihar. BBC is retiring an iconic brand BBC Entertainment is an international television channel broadcasting comedy, drama, light entertainment, reality and children's programming (some regions only) from the BBC, Channel 4 and other UK production houses. It is operated by BBC Studios. During the week, it was reported t

City Beasts is coming to People's Weather Join Adventurist and Wildlife Filmmaker Josh Crickmay on his journey to uncover the wildlife lurking in the streets of Cape Town.  City Beasts is the story of an enthusiastic game ranger (and self-proclaimed intrepid adventurer) on a mission to find proof that humans and animals can coexist in harmony. He shares his experiences of discovering these animals in a fun and educational way, and his enthusiasm for nature is truly inspiring.  Through tracking, trap cameras, stakeouts, and by following the tales from the locals, he indeed encounters the beasts of the city.  Through honest and genuine encounters with animals like penguins, sharks, porcupines, genets, and even otters, he proves his theory that not only do people coexist with wildlife in the Mother City, but he also discovers the remarkable impact it has on the locals. Josh sees City Beasts as a way to give back to Mother Nature - as she literally saved his life when he wa

Last year, we unveiled a batch of content rolling out on Star Life alongside several other brands covered on our website. Now the line-up of rumoured shows are set to expand as Star Life is reportedly set to rollout the following programs in the coming months. • Arundhati: A middle-aged housewife, Arundhati, has dedicated her life to her husband and children. Her husband Anirudh has an affair with his colleague, Sanjana. Arundhati's elder son, Abhishek marries Ankita while Arundhati's younger son, Yash falls in love with Sanjana's niece, Gauri. • The Love Of Two: Superstar Swaraj Joshi lived happily with wife Vaibahvi but she was very possessive about him their happiness was short lived as Vaibhavi passed away in an accident. After her death Swaraj meets a die hard fan but coincidentally her name is also Vaibhavi which.brings his breaking past in front of him.  • Khukumoni Home Delivery: A young girl, Khukumoni, successfully runs a food delivery business. Ho