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SABC Parliament Scrapped For New Indigenous News Channel In Your Language SABC eKhaya With SABC Children Likely Canned With No Clue On SABC Encore

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Two years ago, the public broadcaster introduced SABC Education a free-to-air channel currently available on SABC's streaming service SABC+ and DTT platforms. Thereafter came the official launch of eMedia's top 10 channels on Openview, SABC Sport. eMedia Investments and the SABC promised their consumers three yet to be launched channels of which one currently resides on the Openview platform which is the already mentioned SABC Sport but further details of the other two channels remain a mystery. During that fast for new SABC channels, the public broadcaster had been experimenting on two channels SABC Encore and SABC Children with SABC Parliament going through development hell as further testing had reportedly been 80% to 95% finished. SABC Parliament and SABC Children were part of the public broadcaster's failed DTT plans while one was stuck on development hell the other alongside SABC Education had been streaming on the Tuluntulu app for sometime. SABC Encore had a

Graham Wallington, Co-Founder Of WildEarth Has Resigned

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It is with great sadness that I announce my resignation as CEO of WildEarth. Emily and I co-founded WildEarth 15 years ago at Djuma with the mission to connect people with nature. In spite of many ups and downs we remained true to that mission and I believe we achieved this goal. The time has come for me to focus on my family and the next chapter of my story while creating space for new ideas at WildEarth. I remain as convinced today, as I was on the first day, of WildEarth’s worth and wish this incredible company, and all who work for her, nothing but the very best. DStv Flex: -  The Heartless coming soon to TLNovelas -  What to expect this January on The Home Channel? -  Reyka  renewed for season 2 on M-Net -  What to expect this January on Qwest TV? I specifically want to thank Jurie and Pippa Moolman for their unfailing support over the many years. Without them there never could have been a WildEarth and I would not have been able to steer WE through some very dark night

Recap: Forbidden Passion Season 2 Was Scrapped Due To Monica Spear's Passing

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Forbidden Passion is a 2012 drama series produced by Telemundo Studios that followed the long road love story of Bianca and Bruno. I don't want to spoil it or give too much basically the female lead got involved with her lover's uncle. Based on the 2008 Turkish drama Aşk-ı Memnu which derives from the novel of the same name. It starred Monica Spear and Jencarlos Canela alongside Roberto Vander, Mercedes Molto, Rebecca Jones, Henry Zakka, Jorge Consejo and Carmen Aub. From what a certain deleted article mentioned before passing, the series was renewed for a second season and some of the cast were to set to reprise their roles including Monica Spear and the part in bold shouldn't be read if you haven't watched the show. Everyday Novelas: -  Between You And Me now on Zee One -  Eternal Love coming soon to Star Life -  Fearless Heart coming soon to Telemundo The second season would have seen the revival of Bianca after she committed suicide on her ex lover's w

Could Universal Kids Be The Next Channel From NBCUniversal To Close Soon?

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Universal Kids is a children's entertainment channel operated by NBCUniversal in the United States targeting audiences aged 2-14. For those who aren't familiar with the brand, it's basically the American counterpart of DreamWorks Channel. Universal Kids once offered live-action series like Hank Zipzer and Top Chef now it only offers animation mainly from DreamWorks Animation and NBCUniversal archives such as Where's Waldo, Norman Picklestripes, Dragons and Trolls: The Beat Goes On. As seen within Nielsen's ratings for the year end 2022, Universal Kids has lost 34% of their viewers. It went from having at least 34000 viewers to a whopping 23000 and a year prior it increased to about 4% so why is that. Regular  Nick: -  Here are other ways to view PBS Kids -  The Twisted Timeline Of Sammy And Raj coming soon to Nickelodeon -  Predictions: Nicktoons and Boomerang's untimely demise Before Universal Kids, the brand was once a preschool channel refered to as

Vince McMahon Reportedly Looking Into Returning To WWE In Order To Sell It

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He left control of the WWE to his daughter Stephanie and son in law Triple H, real name Paul Levesque, a wrestling legend himself. But now, according to Wall Street Journal, McMahon is looking to make a WWE comeback in order to help sell the sports entertainment giant. He still has majority voting power through his ownership of WWE’s Class-B stock and is believed to have informed staff of his plans to return. McMahon is said to have told the company he is electing himself and two former co-presidents and directors, Michelle Wilson and George Barrios, to the board. Superhero: - G4 has been shut down - Showmax to become exclusive home of WWE - 10 real freak accidents on WWE But the move to reinstate him, something the board previously rebuffed, and the others will require three current directors to vacate their positions. Rumours of a sell have swirled for years despite the WWE receiving a $1BILLION cash injection after selling US rights to the WWE Network to Peacock. McMaho

What To Expect On HONEY In February 2023?

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Mama Vs. Makoti  Season 1 TX: Monday 31 October – 6 February WAT 15:00 | CAT 16:00 | EAT 17:00 Season 2 TX: Saturday 11 February – 6 May WAT 17:00 | CAT 18:00 | EAT 19:00   13 Episodes   PG13    30 minutes    Genre: Cooking A man’s wife and mother cook his favourite dish. He decides whose plate wins his heart. Hosted by Nomsa Buthelezi-Shozi, the mama and makoti go stove-to-stove in the kitchen to prove who cooks the best plate. In the end only one wins. This Money Will Change My Life Season 1 TX: Saturday 29 October – 4 February WAT 20:00 | CAT 21:00 | EAT 22:00   Season 2 TX: Sunday 12 February – 7 May WAT 17:00 | CAT 18:00 | EAT 19:00   13 Episodes   30 minutes   Genre: Reality game show In a fiery gameshow hosted by Scoop Makhathini, four contestants plead their case for the chance to win R25 000 — hard cash. The audience chooses the winner. My Horror Love Story Season 3 TX: Saturday 29 October- 4 February WAT 16:00 | CAT 17:00 | EAT 18:00  13 Episodes  

Kartoon Channel's Parent Company Acquire 50% Ownership in Select Content and Consumer Products From Genius Brands’ Frederator Network

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Genius Brands International, Inc., through its WOW! Unlimited Media subsidiary, Frederator Network, today announced it has completed a deal with TOHO International, a subsidiary of one of the largest media companies in Japan, whereby TOHO International is making a multimillion-dollar investment to acquire a 50% stake in two of the Company’s original productions, the critically-acclaimed series, Bee and PuppyCat, following its successful launch on Netflix, Frederator’s pop culture phenomenon Bravest Warriors, and the upcoming series Catbug, based on the popular character created in the Bravest Warriors’ series. The deal provides a framework for Genius Brands’ Frederator Network and TOHO International to co-produce new content for the properties and cooperatively develop a global consumer products campaign. Genius Brands will oversee global distribution and consumer products development for the properties, excluding Asia, which will be handled by TOHO International. Additionally, a dedi

Moonbug’s Revenues Grew 148% In 2021

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Moonbug Entertainment has become one of the biggest players in children’s music and YouTube videos, having rolled up brands including CoComelon, Little Baby Bum and Blippi. Newly-published financial results reveal that its business grew strongly in 2021, with revenues growing 148% to £110.2m (which would have been around $149.2m at the end of that year). Moonbug’s gross profit grew even faster, by 159% to £81.4m. Regular  Nick: - Here are other ways to view PBS Kids -  The Twisted Timeline Of Sammy And Raj coming soon to Nickelodeon -  Predictions: Nicktoons and Boomerang's untimely demise -  Avatar to return with new animated series on Nickelodeon However, the company actually recorded a net loss for 2021 of £78.1m, which is explained by one-off exceptional costs of £93.2m related to its acquisition by Candle Media in November 2021. Who’s that? A company co-founded by Kevin Mayer, formerly of Disney and a short stint as TikTok CEO, and backed by investment firm Blacksto

Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery And More Will Drive Original Content Spend In 2023

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Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery are expected to lead the content spending race in 2023, even though the streaming industry at large is expected to cut back due to economic pressures, according to analysts. The research firm anticipates Disney will reach $10.5 billion in original content spend this year, while WBD’s content investment will exceed $9.5 billion. But even with those companies making investments, analysts anticipates global content expenditure to increase by just 2% year-on-year in 2023 – compared to a 6% growth rate last year. Meaning this year will likely see the slowest content spend growth in a decade – excluding the pandemic-driven content slump in 2020, said analysts. The firm added global economic headwinds will curb household spending and advertising investment, which in turn will lead media companies to implement more cost-saving measures. YouTube Premium: - AMC International and Paramount cutting back on staff as less people watch linear TV - Here are o