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Paramount, under Viacom International Inc., has applied to register Bikini Bottom News under NICE Class "41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services", for "Entertainment services, namely, providing a multimedia video segment and online content in the nature of non-downloadable videos". The request was filed on June 25, 2024, and is currently pending approval. Bikini Bottom News takes it name from the Bikini Bottom News news channel featured in the SpongeBob Universe, which reports events happening in and around Bikini Bottom, with the Realistic Fish Head and Perch Perkins serving as the network's main reporters. As the name and description suggest, Bikini Bottom News is most likely a SpongeBob SquarePants-themed digital series. Although a launch date has yet to be announced, Bikini Bottom News will most likely form part of Nickelodeon's celebrations to commemorate the 25th anniversary of SpongeBob SquarePants. Source: NickALive

As some readers are aware, Canal+ and MultiChoice are  currently finalizing terms of the acquisition as they seek approval from local legislation. With lingering concerns surrounding the fate of SuperSport once Canal+ gains ownership of MultiChoice.  In Poland, the French company trademarks its owns sports brand under the corporate name, Canal+ Sport. Similar to SuperSport, this offering comprises of several TV channels which offer a range of matches mainly UEFA Europa League and Conference League. Later in the week, it was revealed that these channels had been trademarked under a new package called Super Sport. This offering as seen from not long ago would give consumers an enhanced viewing experience hence "Super Sport". This offering is said to boast 7 channels with the last 3 available for online streaming as seen with MultiChoice's DStv Stream. Although the content from the brand in Africa and Poland vary with one getting most major leagues. W

Last month, SuperSport and the SABC came into agreement to televise the ICC T20 Men’s World Cup final live as well as two Springbok Test matches on a delayed basis. The final two Springbok matches are scheduled for broadcast on Saturday 6th and 13th July.  These matches had been restricted from Openview consumers and due to that eMedia Investments had filed a court application with the Competition Tribunal after failing to acquire the necessary funds for the matches. Now SABC will no longer be able to air these matches on SABC 2 but updates will be available on their radio stations. As mentioned, the outcome to eMedia Investments' appeal would lead to millions of households without DStv access to Springbok matches .  SABC was paying for these matches at a discounted rate provided that Openview and even StarSat don't air it. Now that this barrier appears to be broken SuperSport could as well refuse to license further games to the SABC unless they pay full amount fo

During the year, it was reported that several shows from the land of Istanbul would heading to African shores and this included Sadakatsiz. Now the series will be streaming in Afrikaans on eVOD under the title Op Dun Ys from July 12th. Based on the series Doctor Foster, Asya lives a peaceful and happy life in Tekirdağ with her husband Volkan and their son Ali. This situation changes when she learns that her husband has been having an affair with a young woman named Derin for two years. It starred Cansu Dere as Asya Yılmaz,  Caner Cindoruk as Volkan Arslan,  Melis Sezen as Derin Güçlü,  Özge Özder as Derya Samanlı,  Gözde Seda Altuner as Gönül Güçlü,  Nazlı Bulum as Nil Tetik,  Taro Emir Tekin as Selçuk Dağci and  Yeliz Kuvancı as Bahar Gelik. After airing on Zee One in 2023, Between You And Me is anticipated to land on Zee World across Africa (excluding South Africa) from July 11th. This show revolves around Akilesh Pandey and Iravati. Aksilesh is a village simpleton and

For those who aren't familiar with Canal+ offering within Africa, FilmBox Family and FilmBox Action form part of this lineup alongside FilmBox Africa. Part of which can already be viewed on On Digital Media and StarTimes' StarSat through a separate agreement.  FilmBox Africa is a basic tier film channel dedicated to a wide audience of movie fans. It offers more than 300 premiere titles every year, and features the best directors’ films, television series and miniseries, as well as high-budget television productions. FilmBox Action is an adrenaline pumping channel which offers a range of premium movies and series. It is home to the leading stars of action cinema including Bruce Willis, Jean- Claude Van Damme, Steven Seagal, Jet Li and Jackie Chan. Lastly FilmBox Family offers fun for the whole family with content appealing to both children and adult viewers which include family movies, comedies, fantasy, adventure and more. All the content from the channel is rated

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is proud to announce exciting new launches and features on its Over-The-Top (OTT) platform, SABC Plus. The revamped SABC Plus went live today, with the following launches and features: SABC Plus Launches: • SABC Plus Website • SABC Plus Mobile • iOS • Android • Huawei • SABC Plus TV Apps/Connected TV’s • LG • Set-Top Boxes • Apple TV (TVOS) • Google TV/Android Box (The update will be slightly delayed) New Features: • New and Improved Interface • Personalised Recommendations • Catch-Up Services • Video on Demand (VOD) • Voice Command (for content search) • TV Schedule and Radio Now Playing EPG • Vodcasts • Download features available on mobile only. • Podcasts • Unlimited Access on Multiple Household Devices • Display Banners and Video Ads • EPG Reminder • The new features are designed to enhance the user experience with a seamless, intuitive interface and personalised content recommendations, ensuring that every viewer finds

After announcing that eMedia Investments had acquired rights to Indian drama Ajooni for the eExtra channel in May . The series failed to make its premiere on the channel with its timeslot taken up by a rebroadcast of the Telemundo series, Pasion Prohibida. Now Ajooni presents itself in another timeslot with the series replacing This Is Love at 14:35 from 12 July. Similar to Broken Bonds, it will also be distributed in a 30 minute timeslot while Razia Sultan retains 45 minutes.  The story Ajooni is set in Haryalipur, where the titular character and Avinash are to be engaged but then she accidentally meets Rajveer in the market and he falls for Ajooni - love at first sight. He starts stalking her and breaks her engagement with Avinash. It starred Ayushi Khurana as Ajooni Bagga, Shoaib Ibrahim as Rajveer Singh Bagga, Drisha Kalyani as Meher Vohra, Pankaj Dheer as Ravindra Singh Bagga and Shraddha Singh as Harman Ravindra Singh Bagga. Ajooni aired from 26 July 2022 to 23 Augu

The kids’ comedy series will enter production on July 8 in Atlanta, Ga., at Tyler Perry Studios. Season 5 will consist of 13 episodes and will kick off later in 2024 with a holiday episode premiere. A multi-cam sitcom created by Perry, “Young Dylan” stars Dylan Gilmer as a rising hip-hop star who moves in with uncle and their affluent family. Season 5 will follow Dylan and his cousin Rebecca (Celina Smith) as they “try to expand their fledgling hip-hop record label, while the whole Wilson family tries to deal with Dylan’s mogul dreams,” per Nickelodeon. “’Young Dylan’ has been such a fun series for families to watch together, and we’re looking forward to continuing the story of the Wilsons and Dylan as he strives to reach his dreams,” Perry said in a statement to Variety. “Young Dylan” also stars Hero Hunter, Jet Miller, Mieko Hillman, Aloma Lesley Wright and Carl Anthony Payne, II. Perry serves as executive producer, while Mark E. Swinton and Will Areu are producers. The

Through a booklet obtained by local legislation, the Democratic Alliance had put up several proposals on what could most likely be the future of SABC. One of which includes SABC 1 and 2 possibly being positioned like Soweto TV or e.tv with SABC 3 sold. Few years ago, it was alleged that the public broadcaster would be selling SABC 3 alongside radio stations Metro FM and 5FM. Contributing factors to this included a drop in viewership and the SABC's lack of cash flow but this had been disregarded.  According to the SABC, the board has approved comprehensive assessment criteria for determining “core media assets”, noting that this includes not only channels which contribute to the public mandate but which also help to fund the SABC’s public service obligations.  “The Board has already identified noncore property assets and has drawn up a list of properties for disposal, as required by National Treasury preconditions,” the SABC said.  “The potential disposal