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Last year, MultiChoice and BBC Studios unveiled the general entertainment channel, BBC UKTV . It features drama series and game shows from BBC Brit alongside lifestyle and factual content from BBC Lifestyle and BBC Earth and kiddies entertainment from CBeebies. Before it's rollout on the pay-tv platform, plans were underway for the channel to make its free-to-air debut on eMedia Investments' Openview platform . For unknown reasons, those plans fell through as the red brand and BBC Studios remain silent on the channel. During that year, MultiChoice had conducted tests on additional channel to Media24's Via which has seen a boost in popularity following its induction back in 2015. The channel similar to the already mentioned BBC UKTV would supply existing content to more DStv customers. Another channel which was also in development was a possible rival to 4Racing TV's Racing240, The Racing Partnership . It is described as the exclusive betting shop to which all of

During the year, Turner Network Television, Inc. a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery had trademarked a new brand, TNT Novelas . The channel rolled out in place of TNT Series which had since then inherited a number of soap operas from Turkey and Colombia. As seen through various pay-tv outlets, the general entertainment channel TBS similar to family brand Boomerang earlier in the year in parts of Europe is being phased out for a more productive brand, TNT Novelas. Sources site the cutback of original programming on TNT, Cartoon Network and TBS in the United States as one of the contributing factors of TNT Novelas which is expected to takeover the TBS brand name across Latin America (including Brazil) from June 26. Another being the newly launched Max streaming service in which Warner Bros. Discovery is prioritising the original programming and leaving brands like Cartoon Network to promote the existing batch of content from the streaming service. In other developments, Warner

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 tha

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 influent

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 Additional voice actors: click here   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 Keri

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 palett

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 o

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 limit

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 O