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What To Expect On TNT Across Africa In December 2023?

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Christmas Special Stunt Unwrap the magic of Christmas with TNT's festive movie extravaganza! From 24-26 December, dive into a jolly lineup of family-friendly comedies that'll have your whole crew in stitches! Sunday, 24 December  15:00 Beverly Hills Ninja (2014)  16:30 Gremlins (1982)  18:15 The Mask (1994)  20:00 Coming to America (1988)  Monday, 25 December  15:10 Explorers (1985)  17:00 Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (2018)  18:40 A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004)  20:30 Meet the Parents (2000)  Tuesday, 26 December  15:35 Madea’s Family Reunion (2006)  17:25 Surf Ninjas (2014)  18:55 3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain (1998) 20:00 The Tuxedo (2002) Tom Cruise Fan Month Stunt Get ready to cruise through December with TNT's Tom Cruise Fan Month! Every Friday in December, we're dedicating our programming to the legendary star. Friday, 1 December  20:30 Collateral (2004)  Friday, 8 December  20:30 Days of Thunder (1990)  Friday, 15 December  20:30 War of th

New Series Alert: Someone To Watch Over Me Coming Soon To Novelas E

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Novelas E, a general entertainment channel operated by StarTimes that is tailor-made for the most popular love stories had had announced the addition of a Phillippe romantic drama titled Someone To Watch Over Me, it starred Tom Rodriguez and Lovi Poe.  This inspirational drama tackles the story of a Johanna’s unwavering love for her husband TJ who is suffering from Early-onset Alzheimer's disease. She will do everything for her sick husband even allowing Irene into their lives and into their home.  The series was broadcast on GMA Network between September 6, 2016 and concluded on January 6, 2017 with a total of 90 episodes. Someone To Watch Over Me airs daily on St Novelas from 21 November. GMA Network is home to number of productions including My Husband's Lover, Abot-Kamay na Pangarap, Stories For The Heart, I Can See You, Spooky Valentine and One Day Isang Araw.

Showmax Sets Sights On Becoming The Number-One Streaming Service In Africa With Bold Relaunch

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Eight years after entering the streaming market in South Africa, Showmax is gearing up for its biggest year yet. The African streaming service is relaunching in February 2024 with a brand-new look, new app, and entirely new product suite. This comes after the announcement of the partnership between Showmax and international media heavyweight Comcast’s NBCUniversal and Sky earlier this year. The new Showmax will have three plans: Showmax Entertainment, Showmax Entertainment Mobile and the exciting Showmax Premier League. Powered by SuperSport and made for mobile users, Showmax Premier League is the first standalone Premier League mobile streaming service ever to launch in Africa and will take every single match of the world’s most popular football league to every corner of sub-Saharan Africa. As it prepares for relaunch, Showmax released a first look at a completely refreshed logo and brand identity. “We can’t wait to share the new Showmax,” says Showmax CEO Marc Jury. “We h

Development Alert: Bongile Mantsai Joins Mzansi Magic Telenovela, Gqeberha: The Empire

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South Africa’s favourite television bad boy, Bongile Mantsai is joining the Home of Local this November as he makes his debut Mzansi Magic’s telenovela Gqeberha: The Empire on the 20th of November. Bongile will be paying the role of Luzuko Mxenge’s younger brother, Hlumelo Mxenge, who can be described as ‘a wolf in sheep’s clothing with a horrifying God complex and more to prove than to lose’.   Hlumelo is a charismatic, charming and confident man, with an infectious playful energy and a mean streak. Luzuko reaches out to his brother in a time of need, but a tragic turn of events presents Hlumelo with one of his deepest desires. He is ready to manipulate, lie, cheat and even spill blood to keep the Mxenge empire. If you love Bongile Mantsai and the villainous characters he’s played in the past, then you’ll love Hlumelo. Viewers can expect to witness the good, the bad, and the ugly in every episode, and experience every form of the 7 deadly sins unfold on their screens.   Watch the r

Reminder: TLC Introduces Survive The Raft: A New Series Where Survival Epic Meets Social Experiment Premiering in South Africa On Monday, 4 December At 22:00

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TLC announces Survive the Raft, an exhilarating new series that pushes the boundaries of reality television, blending survival epic with a captivating social experiment. Based on a 1973 social experiment, the nine-episode series challenges the notion of whether strangers from diverse walks of life can unite for a common purpose.    Hosted by United States Army Green Beret, NFL football player, and actor Nate Boyer, Survive the Raft takes nine original contestants on a daring journey aboard the Acali II, testing their ability to collaborate and overcome personal differences. Set against the stunning backdrop of Panama's Pearl Islands, the contestants face a 21-day adventure that will determine if personal interests can be set aside in pursuit of a shared fortune.  With each successful mission, the team accumulates funds in a communal cash pot to be equally divided among those who make it to the end. Participants are tasked with physical and intellectual challenges designed to dis

Development Alert: Caracol Televisión's The Girl To Rollout On An Upcoming DStv Channel

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During the week, it was reported MultiChoice had begun work another TV channel likely pertaining to Soweto TV due to the latter Faith Cooking and Ladies In Heels. Prior to the channel's possible rollout, One Freestate Televisual will be allocated on the DStv platform. From what we can gather, this is most likely another community channel I mean it wouldn't seem far fetched. Firstly, they're currently working through an SD feed and most premium channels like BBC Lifestyle, Mzansi Magic and TLC had all been migrated to HD. If it's any consolation, this untitled TV channel had acquired broadcasting rights to The Girl (La Niña) from Caracol Televisión while as Soweto TV broadcasts River Of Passions (Niche, Lo Que Diga El Corazón) - coincidence. Based on real life events, it follows a young woman who was part of the guerrilla force now seeks a better life in the city. She wants to study medicine, to heal instead of hurt, but she'll have a challenge since

MultiChoice Renews Several Studio Deals Including NBCUniversal, Warner Bros. Discovery, Disney And More

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Every year, MultiChoice would usually host a content showcase where they'd display various attractions currently or yet to be seen across their platforms. 2023 was one of those years were for some reason none of this occurred so another option would be the interim results. Interim results are usually the one way MultiChoice is able to engage with consumers about the performance on their platforms and also a downsized version to the content showcase which reflect mostly toward their assets than 3rd parties. It is through this report hidden way in a page is the renewal agreement with NBCUniversal, MGM, Amazon, Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount and Disney for their content distributed to M-Net and linear channels. Of course, MultiChoice doesn't provide a duration or terms to these new agreements as seen with Disney back in 2021. It was also highlighted that they had reduced 3rd parties cost which could mean a number of things: First with Showmax 2.0. set to rollout in the first

Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir (PDF)

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So begins the riveting story of acclaimed actor Matthew Perry, taking us along on his journey from childhood ambition to fame to addiction and recovery in the aftermath of a life-threatening health scare. Before the frequent hospital visits and stints in rehab, there was five-year-old Matthew, who traveled from Montreal to Los Angeles, shuffling between his separated parents; fourteen-year-old Matthew, who was a nationally ranked tennis star in Canada; twenty-four-year-old Matthew, who nabbed a coveted role as a lead cast member on the talked-about pilot then called Friends Like Us. . . and so much more. In an extraordinary story that only he could tell—and in the heartfelt, hilarious, and warmly familiar way only he could tell it—Matthew Perry lays bare the fractured family that raised him (and also left him to his own devices), the desire for recognition that drove him to fame, and the void inside him that could not be filled even by his greatest dreams coming true. But he al

Could Nickelodeon Be Offloaded Onto Cartoon Network In The Next Two Years??? Warner Bros. Discovery's CEO David Zaslav Seem To Hint At That Possibility

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Nickelodeon is a children's channel that is operated by Paramount Global which is home to some of the most iconic characters including Garfield, SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and The Loud House alongside iCarly and Henry Danger. During the week, it was reported that Warner Bros. Discovery was looking to become an acquirer in the next two years as the impact of strikes and write offs to fully developed productions saved them up a lot of money. They site NBCUniversal and also Paramount Global as possible candidates. Both companies are heading for a loss before the end of this current financial period with their streaming endeavours. It is what led to delay of global rollouts to this streaming services as the latter are looking at potential partnerships with Peacock rolling out across Africa under the Showmax streaming service and likely Paramount+. Although this sale isn't an official thing NBCUniversal was rumoured to have explored the possi

Recap To Last Month: Free State To Get A Dedicated TV Channel On DStv

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Last month, it was reported that MultiChoice would adding 1Free State TV currently viewed on StarSat to the DStv platform. From what we've uncovered, the channel would go live from 16 November on channel 264 sitting alongside GauTV, Tshwane TV and Mpuma Kapa TV. At this stage, we haven't got word on a package but it would more likely be accessible to all DStv packages (including Easyview) and I say this as the latter seen above had all been folded under that package alongside various religious and local news channels. Based in Bloemfontein, 1FSTV broadcasts a variety of programming including news, current affairs, entertainment, and educational shows. The channel is committed to promoting the culture and heritage of the Free State province, and to providing a platform for local voices to be heard. Some of the programming to be offered include: • 1FSTV News: A daily news program that covers the latest news and current affairs from the Free State and around the wo

The Fog Of Courage | Courage The Cowardly Dog | Cartoon Network

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When Courage finds a mysterious amulet while digging through the yard, a Ghostly Fog covers the farm. Eustace, however, refuses to return the amulet that apparently belongs to the Fog Ghost's long lost love, Cariana. Now Courage must protect his family from the vengeful fog spirit.

Rude Removal | Dexter's Laboratory | Cartoon Network

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  "Rude Removal" is a cartoon episode originally produced in 1997 for the animated television series Dexter's Laboratory for Cartoon Network. It was intended to air as part of the second season, but was left unaired due to the characters swearing even though the swear words were censored.