Entertainment Inside Us (Insidus)

1Magic was a BET inspired channel operated by M-Net which would serve the freshest local and international content to premium households. The channel was home to shows such as The Real Housewives, Power, 1802: Love Defies Time and Bel-Air. During the week, several consumers had spotted a notification on both Me and 1Magic where the pay-tv company inform consumers that these channels would sign off by 31 March 2024 . Not only will consumers be paying more by April but getting less channels. M-Net is streamlining its channel offering to provide a more seamless entertainment experience for DStv customers. After a comprehensive analysis of our content strategy, we have made the decision to terminate 1Magic [and Me]. As reported sometime ago, MultiChoice will be giving Showmax an open window to DStv consumers in a standalone channel under the working title Channel X . It would feature a lineup of original productions alongside third party content from other studios.  This cha

Warner Bros. Discovery announced today that Max, its enhanced streaming service, will launch in the first European countries beginning May 21. Max brings together HBO Max’s can’t-miss programming, Discovery’s engaging real-life entertainment and all the world-class action from Eurosport’s premium subscription service to create a complete viewing experience for the whole household with premier TV shows, fresh and iconic movies, unmissable sports, and flagship TV networks in select countries, in a single destination for the first time. On May 21, Max will become available across the Nordics, Iberia, and Central and Eastern Europe. Launches will follow closely after in Poland, the Netherlands, France, and Belgium*. France and Belgium are the first new countries where WBD has launched its streaming service in over two years. These launches mean Max will be available in 25 countries in Europe and 65 countries and territories worldwide after launching in the U.S. in May 2023, and

Lost Women Of Highway 20 BRAND NEW *Executive produced & narrated by Octavia Spencer* When a local journalist uncovers a  sealed court document, she discovers  a trail of missing and murdered women  in the wilderness of Oregon and a  killer who used a desolate stretch of  highway to hide dark secrets. First TX: 21 April TX Day: Sunday TX Time: 21:00 Last TX: 21 April Quiet on Set: The Dark  Side of Kids TV S1 BRAND NEW Discover the untold story of the  toxic and abusive environment inside  '90s kids' TV. Hear harrowing  accounts from former child stars and  crew who probe the balance of power  in the industry and reveal an era  that inflicted lasting wounds still  felt today. First TX: 7 April TX Day: Sunday TX Time: 21:00 Last TX: 14 April *2 episodes per TX day* Evil Lives Here S8B & S9A NEW SEASONS People recount their harrowing true  stories about living side-by-side  with sociopathic friends or family  who go on to commit heinous crimes.  Many are at fi

Gold Rush: America’s  Backyard Gold S1 BRAND NEW There's an estimated $2 trillion in gold still waiting to be found, with thousands of  miners in pursuit...hoping to strike it rich.  But where is all that gold? Dave Turin is  using years of experience as a master  prospector to traverse rarely-explored  gold regions to unlock the potential of  hidden family legacies. First TX: 1 April TX Day: Monday TX Time: 20:55 Last TX: 20 May Road Rage S1 BRAND NEW A half hour program featuring four or five  real-life, caught-on-camera road rage  incidents. Each episode features multiple  interviews from victims or witnesses from  these harrowing events. Powerful  narration accompanies edge-of-your-seat  music to set a fast-paced tone. Graphics  are used to enhance and clarify each  segment. First TX: 2 April TX Day: Tuesday TX Time: 20:55 & 21:25 Last TX: 23 April Kindig Customs S10 NEW SEASON Dave Kindig, owner and operator of  Kindig-It Design, turns out one-of-a-kind  vehicl

Recently, we learned that Warner Bros. Discovery and Skydance Media are both in talks to buy a majority control of Paramount. Only last month to find out that Warner Bros. Discovery was no longer interested. Now, the Wall Street Journal reports that Appollo Global Management has offered to buy the film and TV studio for $11 billion. This deal is only for the studios and is very different from other offers to buy or merge with all of Paramount. This includes an offer from Skydance to merge with Paramount. Talks with Skydance are reportedly in the early phases and could easily fall apart, especially with investment firms now possibly driving up the price of Paramount. No date for an auction has been revealed, but bankers have reportedly started the process of sharing details about Paramount with potential bidders, it is reported that Redstone is looking at selling its share of Paramount at auction to the highest bidder. Currently, Paramount Global is controlled by media execu

Moonbug & VaynerWatt to co-create animated series The companies have struck a strategic partnership deal and will work together to create a 2D-animated series for kids aged 6-11 called VeeFriends, which is based on Vaynerchuk’s existing kids franchise of the same name. It will launch on YouTube in September, with Candle Media-owned Moonbug and VaynerWatt both attached. The series will be set in the VeeFriends universe, which features a collection of larger-than-life VeeFriends characters such as Gratitude Gorilla, Quick Quail and Clever Crocodile who will compete in the VeeDome, the “ultimate over-the-top challenge arena, to battle out the biggest issues facing tweendom today.” Every character who goes into the VeeDome comes out “a little stronger and a lot more self-aware.” Dave Turin is coming to Discovery  Embark on an unprecedented journey with master miner Dave Turin as he unlocks the secrets to $3 trillion worth of undiscovered gold in the brand-new se

Seasoned South African journalists Mandy Wiener and John Robbie will host the HISTORY® Channel Africa’s two latest local documentary shows, Great African Crimes and Great African Mysteries S2. They will join several international big names on DStv 186 this year, including Morgan Freeman, Dan Aykroyd, Laurence Fishburne and William Shatner. The channel’s newest local show, Great African Crimes with Mandy Wiener, will uncover the details behind some of the most riveting crimes from South Africa’s past. This gripping one-off show will unravel three dramatic crimes that left the nation both stunned and captivated. It will form part of the HISTORY Channel Africa’s dedicated ‘Crime Month’ in October. As a keen viewer of the channel, Wiener says she is incredibly excited about being the host of this new local doccie. She says, “Great African Crimes has all the ingredients of a compelling TV show – really interesting crimes, complex characters, intriguing narratives, the backdrop o

Not long ago, it was reported that both BBC Studios and SABC had formed a content new deal which would see several content from the BBC fold under two hour block on SABC 3 . Prior to this, SABC held a content showcase unveiling several content in the pipeline.  For SABC 1, they'll be partnering up with Netflix SA on two doccies, The Trials of Winnie Mandela and Just call me Arch. These will be based on the lives of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu - no dates have been shared as yet. Netflix also scooped up The Bold And The Beautiful after the public broadcaster couldn't afford to keep it on air and rivals such as Vodacom Video Play and EVA channel on DStv shuttered.  Other projects in development for SABC 1 include Sjava's 1 Man Show (15 June), Breaking Down Borders (3 July) and Roxic (8 October). Returning shows include Hotspot Seli (formerly Selimathunzi, 4 July) and The Voice South Africa (28 September). For SABC 2 and SABC 3, the pub

Primedia Broadcasting, a leading media company, has unveiled significant personnel changes as part of its strategic expansion into television and reinforced news services. These appointments mark a pivotal moment for the company as it positions itself for dynamic growth and innovation in the evolving media landscape. Primedia Broadcasting announces key staff appointments in strategic expansion At the core of this transition is the appointment of Sibusiso Ngalwa as editor-at-large, who will play a central role in establishing Primedia's 24-hour pan-African news channel. With a wealth of experience in sourcing news content and cultivating relationships across the continent, Ngalwa's proven leadership will surely elevate Primedia's news offerings to new heights. Notably, Ngalwa's recent appointment as a member of the Africa Editor's Forum (TAEF) executive committee further underlines his experience and understanding of the media landscape on the African con