Turners Broadcasting's Toonami France Expanding To Africa In French And English Languages For The Whole Audience

Turner, a family entertainment channel provider, has launched a new animation channel to boost its current children’s entertainment offering. The introduction of Toonami reinforces the organisation’s portfolio of successful kids’ channels which includes Cartoon Network, Boomerang and Boing across various African markets.
Toonami was launched successfully in France last week, and is currently being rolled-out to other select European markets and French-speaking African countries. During March, the channel is scheduled to launch on the following pay-TV platforms: Maroc Telecom in Morocco, Blueline in Madagascar and on Parabole on the Indian Ocean islands of Mauritius, Comores and Madagascar. It is also lined up as a channel on Gabon Telecom once this new operator launches in the country.
Turner is currently in discussions with various pay-TV operators across the continent to bring the new channel to all English-speaking territories in Africa too.
Pierre Branco, vice president and general manager of Turner Southern Europe and Africa, says: “We are pleased with the addition of Toonami to the bouquet of channels aimed at our younger audiences, as it further diversifies our robust entertainment experience and programme offering across age groups. The new channel promises to meet the growing demand for premium quality action- adventure and superhero content.
“The channel’s launch reflects the value of pay-TV and its evolution. With its clear positioning and strong franchising connections, it is our job to select the best shows, to editorialise them and to share them with audiences of all ages across our markets.”
Turner has achieved success with Cartoon Network and Boomerang, which ranked first and second respectively among kids’ TV brands across Africa. In addition the company was the recipient of the ‘coolest brand among kids’ accolade from the Generation Next 2015 survey. It is anticipated that the addition of Toonami will further strengthen this position, as the broadcaster seeks to negotiate further deals across the African continent.
“Toonami has been described as the ‘ultimate home of the superhero’ and is targeted at kids between the ages of eight and 12. The 24-hour programming line- up, jam-packed with top-rated adventure series, is the go-to destination for action and animation enthusiasts of all ages,” comments Branco.
Programmes include such popular franchises as DC Comics’ Batman and Superman, as well as, The Green Lantern and The Justice League among others. Other animated superheroes loved by the younger audiences, such as Ben 10 and
Thundercats have also been added to the schedule. The branded Toonami Movies block will screen a host of animated feature films that showcase even more of the popular superheroes’ heroic acts and deeds.
“As the uptake for the channel grows in the targeted markets, a slate of exciting new programmes will be added to the line-up as acquisition deals are confirmed and signed,” concludes Branco.

Nicktoons Africa Voted As The Best Nicktoons Channel In The World

Animated Cartoons For Today’s Youth
Available in over 13 million homes, Nicktoons showcases the world’s best comedy animation. Launched in 2002 and part of the Nickelodeon network of channels, Nicktoons broadcasts the very best in funny cartoons.

Nicktoons (DStv 308) along with Nick Jr (307) launched on 30 September 2014 and since then Nicktoons enhanced its programming line-up starting with Totally Spies in December 2014.

Beginning of 2015 Nicktoons offered a first ever block classic toons battle slot which featured some of its Popular Nicktoons Series like Rugrats, Angry Beavers, The Wild Thornberrys and Hey Arnold! which is getting a two-part movie launching next year and more.

Nicktoons also offered in 2015 Dreamworks Penguins of Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda and Monsters Vs Aliens not only that but even the popular and latest series Alvinnn!!! and the Chipmunks. In November the channel got a whole new look with their two brand new series Get Blake and Winx Club along with the popular series Fairly OddParents (December 2015) with 2 special and is celebrating 15 years of the series.

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa celebrating with content showcases and introduced something new on the channel Nickelodeon's Genius a brand new educational quiz show which encourages kids in maths and sciences in Africa. The series is expected to come in June 2016 as mentioned but the date hasn't exactly been revealed.

During the course of 2016 Nicktoons thrives to offer the best in youth entertainment and hope to evolve during the year with Robot and Monster, Catscratch, KCA 2016, The Mighty B! and its first ever preschool program Peppa Pig in May 2016.

Expect this and a whole lot more on Nicktoons.

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How Cartoon Network Died And Rouse From The Grave

Cartoon Network was the perfect destination to be for the entire family offering the best in family programs for girls and boys. Elected as the number one kids channel for the entire family.

List of programmes which no longer air on the channel in some regions:
Dexter Laboratory
Ed Edd'n Eddy
The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy
Courage the cowardly dog
Codename Kids Next Door
The Cramp Twins
Evil Con Carne
Chop Socky Chocks
Skunk Fu
The Powerpuff Girls (1996)
My gym partners a monkey
George of the Jungle
I Am Weasel
Hero 108
Teen Titans
The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack
Johnny Bravo
Foster's Home for Imagionary Friends
Squirrel Boy
Symbionic Titans
Camp Lazlo
Chowder
Ben 10 (2004)
Samurai Jack
Megas XLR
Class of 3000
Puffy Amiyumi
Gadget Boy
Robotboy
Total Drama Island
The life and time of Juniper Lee
Cow & Chicken
Generator Rex
Total Drama Action

In 2010 Cartoon Network rebranded and 2012-2013 started afresh by cancelling some of their beloved series and focus on new and enriching series which share interest in more boys and few girls. At that time all those who watched Cartoon Network years ago became teens and adults that mourn over the channel while some still watch the channel often like me and keep up-to-date with what's hip and happening.

List of a few programs currently airs:
Mixels Shorts
Adventure Time
Supernoobs
Regular Show
We Bare Bears
Nexo Knights
Total Drama World Tour (TDWT)-onwards franchise
Mighty Magiswords Shorts
The Amazing World of Gumball
Uncle Grandpa
Ninjago Masters Of Spinjitzu
Steven Universe
Clarence
Ben 10 (2017)
The Powerpuff Girls (2016)
Justice League Action
Teen Titans GO!

The good thing about this tragedy is that Cartoon Network opened up to a whole new audience and got them to feel the magic of Cartoon Network and the opportunities the channel holds and the imagination kids from around the world helt.

Apologize to those who feel offended by this article.

In loving memory of these part of Cartoon Network

April 2016 Action On Sony Max

Starts Monday 11th April
Monday - Friday  at 20:00Fear Factor, Season 3 Series

Starts Sunday 3rd April Sundays at 21:30 Bikini Barbershop Jersey, Season 1 Series

Starts Sunday 10th April Sundays at 20:00 Bondi Ink Tattoo Crew, Season 1 Series

Action Movie Month
Monday 4th April at 21:00Beyond JusticeMovie
Monday 25th April at 21:00 Logan’s War: Bound by Honor Movie
Saturday 16th April at 21:00Operator Movie
Saturday 23rd April at 21:00Point Blank Movie

What's To Be Expected In April 2016 On The Sony Channel

Starts Monday 4th April Mondays at 20:00 Body of Proof, Season 2 Series

Starts Monday 25th April Mondays at 20:55 Royal Pains, Season 3 Series

Starts Tuesday 5th April (Double Episodes) Tuesdays at 20:00 & 20:55 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Season 13 Series

Will Smith Movie Month
Wednesday 6th April 20:00 Men in Black Movie
Wednesday 13th April 20:00 Men in Black II Movie
Wednesday 20th April 20:00 Seven Pounds  Movie
Wednesday 27th April 20:00 The Pursuit of Happyness Movie

What To Expect On Discovery Family In April 2016

KIDS ZONE
From Monday, 04 April at 06:00/ 15:10  As part of Discovery Family's Kids Block, the new animated series ‘Doki’ follows seven year-old born explorer Doki and  his best friends Oto, Mundi, Fico, Anabella and Gabi.  Together they make up Team Doki, and the knowledge hungry gang travel the globe and beyond in search of  answers to their many questions! Anything can spark an  expedition amongst this curious bunch, as Doki is  continually struck with great questions about science or  nature. Slinging on their expedition packs, they hop  aboard Oto's vintage float-plane and head off for new adventures. In this series, Doki and his  team land on Komodo Island, Indonesia, to find out if dragons really do exist, before the adventurers get lost in a gold mine in Canada’s Yukon territory. Plus, Team Doki venture to  Egypt on an epic treasure hunt, where they uncover a cache of ancient items. Wherever they  go, it's sure to be a fun and fascinating learning expedition.  

POP SCIENCE 
From Monday, 04 April at 17:40
'Redesign My Brain' explores the science of neuroplasticity, which has  found that with specific training anyone can become smarter, increase  their memory capacity, and reverse mental aging. The series puts the  idea of brain plasticity to the test. The future holds the promise of an  array of technology that will make life easier, more fun, safer and cooler. With ‘Nextworld’, Discovery Family takes the lead in bringing people even deeper into the 21st century and beyond by introducing  the visionaries, the science, the builders and the innovations that raise  ideas that seem impossible now, but could become reality in our  lifetimes.

THE WILLIS FAMILY PREMIERE
From Tuesday, 05 April at 20:10
The Willis family bring their musical talents to  Discovery Family in this series that follows their life at  home and on the road. There is much to see with  Brenda and Toby Willis as they share the challenge of  maintaining their large family while keeping up with  the workload required to manage their touring band.  The family, hailing from just outside of Nashville, were  thrust into the limelight after making it to the final  rounds of 'America's Got Talent', where everyone fell  in love with their music and original sound and a  YouTube video from their national performance alone garnered more than 6 million views!  Throughout the series, viewers will get an inside look into their lives as they travel the country  sharing their talents and balancing a life at home.

HOW THE EARTH WORKS PREMIERE
From Sunday, 17 April at 19:20
Brand new eight-part series 'How the Earth Works'  follows the most dynamic and impassioned scientists  on an adventure around the world as they ask the  biggest questions of Earth. Join biologist Liz Bonnin  and geologist Martin to find out the answers to a  series of significant scientific quandaries. How much  threat does the Campi Flegrei super volcano, which  is hidden underwater in the bay of Naples, pose to  the inhabitants of Europe? What link do the Rocky  Mountains have to the atomic bomb? Will the  volcanic islands of Hawaii impact the geological  future of the west coast of the USA? This revealing series features Earth as a living, breathing  organism as we view its past, present and future.

TROY PREMIERE
From Friday, 29 April at 20:10
Troy may look like an ordinary 24 year-old, but he’s one  of the UK’s most impressive magicians. Explore Troy’s world and watch in awe as he amazes unsuspecting  members of the public. In this brand new series, the  magician brings his baffling abilities to the streets of  London. In Camden, we find Troy in a vintage store  handling very expensive glasses and manipulating the  mind of a shop assistant. Next, he sees if fortune cookies  can tell the future as he makes a Chinese food stall  holder choose a cookie to open - with astounding results.  In a pub in East London, a group of girls regret giving  him their picture when he destroys it, but are staggered by what happens next. The finale doesn’t disappoint either - when a passer-by offers to give Troy £5, the magician repays him  in a way that the man and bystanders will never forget. With his distinctive blend of close-up  magic and spectacular stunts, Troy will make jaws drop as he shakes up the magic world.

Movie Premieres On TCM During April 2016

FRIDAY NIGHT BLOCKBUSTERS
Every Friday @ 20:00
Don’t miss the fantastic blockbuster titles TCM has lined up every Friday night of the month. Big screen successes take over the TCM screen, with the premieres of sparkling movie gems such as Blood Diamond and Public Enemies. Travel across continents from England to Australia where sophisticated, fancy city ways meet plainspoken cowboy gibberish, where cattle driving becomes a mission, cultures clash and in the middle of it all – a half Aboriginal boy. Drama continues in a multiple-personality film filled with heart-felt drama and flashy action taken to the brim with explosions. In the middle of it all, Leonardo DiCaprio and Djimon Hounsou on a quest to find the blood diamond.

Friday 01 April:
20:00 Australia (2006) – channel premiere
By Baz Luhrmann, Nicole Kidman & Hugh Jackman
Friday 08 April:
20:00 Public Enemies (2009) - channel premiere
By Michael Mann, Johnny Depp & Christian Bale
Friday 15 April:
20:00 Volcano (1997) - channel premiere
By Mick Jackson, Tommy Lee Jones & Anne Heche
Friday 22 April:
20:00 Blood Diamond (2006) - channel premiere
By Leonardo Dicaprio, Jennifer Connelly & Djimon Hounsou
Friday 29 April:
20:00 – Always (1989) - channel premiere
By Richard Dreyfuss, Holly Hunter & John Goodman

FREEDOM DAY
Wednesday, 27 April @ 20:00
On 27 April, TCM joins South Africans across the country as they celebrate Freedom Day and commemorate the first post-apartheid elections held on this day in 1994. With a show reel of big blockbuster movies planned from morning to night, and with something for everyone to enjoy, this is the perfect day for you, your family and your friends to get comfortable in front of the TV. TCM has lined up the perfect movie to celebrate Freedom Day, with the screening of Hollywood’s iconic movie focusing on South Africa’s freedom: Invictus. Directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Morgan Freeman in the role of President Nelson Mandela, Invictus will be airing at 20:00.

Wednesday 27 April:
The Boston Strangler (1968) - channel premiere
By Richard Fleischer, Tony Curtis & Henry Fonda
The Wiz (1978) - channel premiere
By Sidney Lumet, Michael Jackson & Diana Ross,
Blue Collar (1978) - channel premiere
By Paul Schrader, Richard Pryor & Harvey Keitel,
Big (1988)
By Penny Marshall, Tom Hanks & Elizabeth Perkins
Beetlejuice (1988)
By Michael Keaton, Alec Baldwin & Geena Davis
Ladyhawke (1985) – channel premiere
By Richard Donner, Matthew Broderick & Rutger Hauer
Bachelor Party (1984)
By Neal Israel, Tom Hanks & Tawny Kitaen
Big Trouble in Little China (1986)
By John Carpenter, Kurt Russell & Kim Cattrall
20:00 – Invictus (2009)
By Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman & Matt Damo
Hard Target (1993) - channel premiere
By John Woo, Jean-Claude Van Damme & Lance Henriksen 

ALIENATED
Every Saturday @20:00.
If you are still not convinced about the existence of aliens, make sure you are tuned into the TCM channel every Saturday evening during April. Many of these strange creatures have visited our planet via the cinema screen – now TCM is bringing them into your homes! Catch five of the best action-packed and adventure-filled alien movies from Hollywood… but, don’t say we didn’t warn you!

Saturday 02 April:
20:00 The Abyss (1989) – channel premiere
By James Cameron, Ed Harris & Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
Saturday 09 April:
20:00 The Andromeda Strain (1971)
By Robert Wise, James Olson & Arthur Hill
Saturday 16 April:
20:00 Cocoon (1985)
By Ron Howard, Don Ameche & Wilford Brimley
Saturday 23 April:
20:00 Flight of the Navigator (1986)
By Randal Kleiser, Joey Cramer & Paul Reubens
Saturday 30 April:
20:00 The Thing (1982) – channel premiere
By Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley & Keith David

HITCHCOCK THRILLER NIGHTS
Every Monday at 20:00. Last Monday, 25 April: a Hitchcock double feature
On 29 April, the world of cinema pays homage to one of the most iconic movie directors of all time. With more than 50 movies under his director’s belt, Alfred Hitchcock remains the most recognisable British movie director, and one of the most important filmmakers in history, having greatly influenced the works of other film giants such as Brian De Palma, Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg. Dubbed ‘the master of suspense’ for his use of innovative film techniques in his thrillers, TCM will have you on the edge of your seat every Monday evening, with the screening of five of Hitchcock’s best.
Monday 04 April:
20:00 - Topaz (1969)
By Frederick Stafford, Dany Robin & John Vernon
Monday 11 April:
20:00 - Torn Curtain (1966)
By Paul Newman, Julie Andrews & Lila Kedrova
Monday 18 April:
20:00 - Marnie (1964)
By Alfred Hitchcock, Tippi Hedren & Sean Connery
Monday 25 April:
18:15 Frenzy (1972)
By Alfred Hitchcock, Jon Finch & Barry Foster
20:00: The Birds (1966)
By Alfred Hitchcock, Rod Taylor & Tippi Hedren


A memorable April: With trips all around the world from Europe, along Africa and all the way to Australia, the month of April takes you everywhere. A pinch of Hitchcock, spacey aliens kicking up your Saturday evenings, freedom to celebrate and cows/diamonds to fight for. Get ready for a month full of action, drama and big, awesome movies hitting your screen - only on TCM, Channel 137 on DStv.

The Best Movies On Studio Universal Coming April 2016

HOLLYWOOD HITS
“4 Weeks, 4 Hunks”: Celebrating the alpha male in support of the release of Universal’s The Huntsman
TAKERS
13th April at 20:00
A group of professional bank robbers are happily living a life of luxury until a recently-paroled cohort persuades them to take part in one last job that could net them an eye-watering amount of cash. Unfortunately for the criminals though, a reckless detective threatens to foil all their best-laid plans. Action-packed crime thriller, starring Paul Walker, Matt Dillon, Idris Elba, Hayden Christensen and Zoe Saldana.
WHY DID I GET MARRIED TOO? 6th  April at 20:00
Tyler Perry’s directs and stars in this comedy drama sequel, following four couples as they embark on their annual marriage retreat in the Bahamas and try to improve their respective love lives. With Malik Yoba and Janet Jackson.
THE EAGLE 20th April at 21:50
SHE’S THE MAN
20th April at 20:00
Channing Tatum features in this romantic comedy. When a teenage girl (Amanda Bynes) decides to disguise herself as her twin brother in order to play on a boarding school’s  football team it leads to romantic complications for everyone involved, from her arrogant ex-boyfriend to the star striker she develops a crush on... Laura Ramsey, Brandon Jay McLaren and Vinnie Jones also star.
A young centurion and his British slave set out past Hadrian's Wall to Caledonia, attempting to learn the ultimate fate of the Ninth Legion. Historical drama,  starring Channing Tatum, Jamie Bell, Donald Sutherland and Mark Strong.
KATE AND LEOPOLD 27th April at 20:05
A duke from the nineteenth century  travels through time to New York City  in 2001, where he meets and falls in  love with a modern-day woman.  Romantic comedy, starring Hugh  Jackman, Meg Ryan and Liev Schreiber.

FAMILY NIGHT
“Getting Away With It”: Hiding the truth, one dodgy lie at a time
PICTURE THIS
7th April at 20:00
An unpopular high-school girl is delighted when she receives a surprise invite to a party being thrown by the school's  most popular boy - the only problem is, she's been grounded by her dad. Desperate to improve her social standing, her friends rally around to help, but will it be enough to get around her overprotective father? Comedy, starring Ashley Tisdale, Cindy Busby, Lauren Collins and Kevin Pollak.
HOUSEGUEST
21st April at 20:00
A fast-talking but inept con man finds himself in massive debt to gangsters after a succession of ill-fated get-rich-quick schemes all end in failure. In dire need of somewhere to hide from the Mob boss and his henchmen, he decides to pose as the childhood friend of an uptight suburban man. Comedy, starring Sinbad, Phil Hartman, Jeffrey Jones and Kim Greist.
BEAN
14th April at 20:00
Bumbling, clumsy and just plain awkward caretaker Mr Bean is employed by Britain’s prestigious National Gallery. Keen to get rid of him, the museum's board of directors pack Bean off to Los Angeles where he starts working for a small art gallery, but still manages to spread chaos and confusion wherever he goes. Comedy, starring Rowan Atkinson, Peter MacNicol, Burt Reynolds and John Mills.
THE GREENING OF WHITNEY BROWN 28th April at 20:00
Financial difficulties force a family to move from Philadelphia to a new life in the country. Their spoiled pre-teen daughter Whitney is upset and struggles to cope with living outside of her comfort zone, but new possibilities open up when she  befriends an amazing horse. Family drama, starring Sammi Hanratty, Brooke Shields, Aidan Quinn and Kris Kristofferson.

COMEDY NIGHT
“April Fools”: The biggest idiots in comedy
THE ANIMAL
22nd April at 20:00
When meek wannabe policeman Marvin is severely injured in a car accident, he receives medical assistance from a mad scientist who secretly uses animal organs to rebuild Marvin’s body. Newly energised, Marvin finds himself with a range of strange powers and unusual habits. Comedy, starring Rob Schneider, John C McGinley and Colleen Haskell.
DEUCE BIGALOW: EUROPEAN GIGOLO 1st  April at 20:00
Rob Schneider returns as renowned male prostitute Deuce Bigalow is this comedy sequel. Deuce travels to  Amsterdam but soon gets mixed up in murder when a serial killer starts  bumping off the great gigolos of Europe.
ENCINO MAN 8th April at 20:00
DON'T BE A MENACE TO SOUTH CENTRAL... 29th April at 20:00
Hilarious spoof of inner-city coming of age films including Boyz n the Hood, Menace II Society and Higher Learning. Shawn Wayans stars as young Ashtray, who is sent to a tough but ridiculous run-down neighbourhood full of  over-the-top gangsters and trigger-happy breakdancing grannies. With Marlon Wayans and Vivica A Fox.
When two high-school outcasts find a caveman buried in a block of ice in their backyard, they decide to thaw him out and introduce him to life in the 20th  century. Comedy, starring Sean Astin, Brendan Fraser and Pauly Shore.
THE CABLE GUY 15th  April at 20:00
A lonely, disturbed and obsessive cable TV installer attempts to ruin the life of a customer who rejects his attempts at friendship. Ben Stiller’s dark comedy, starring Jim Carrey, Matthew Broderick, Leslie Mann and Jack Black.

ACTION WEEKEND
“Double Trouble”
JEAN-CLAUDE VAN DAMME 2nd April from 18:00
A double-header of Jean-Claude Van Damme action gets  underway with Kickboxer (18:00), starring Van Damme as a cornerman who, after seeing his brother paralysed in the ring, vows to learn the ancient art of kickboxing in order to exact revenge. Then, in The Hard Corps (19:40), Van Damme is an Army veteran who assembles a team of bodyguards to  protect a champion boxer, but complications arise when the boxer's sister falls for the ex-soldier. Vivica A Fox stars.
WESLEY SNIPES
16th April from 18:00
An explosive pair of Wesley Snipes flicks kicks off with The Art of War II: Betrayal (18:00). Agent Shaw (Snipes) is  persuaded to come out of hiding only to discover that he's being set up to take the rap for a series of killings. Lochlyn Munro and Athena Karkanis also star. In The Contractor (19:45), Snipes plays a retired CIA assassin who is drawn  into a deadly political conspiracy after being asked to  eliminate a terrorist he finds himself. Lena Headey also stars.
CHRISTIAN BALE
9th April from 18:00
Settle in for a Christian Bale double-bill, starting with Reign  of Fire (18:00). A long-dormant species of dragon has reawakened, almost wiping out humanity, but a small band of survivors attempt to fight back. Matthew McConaughey and Izabella Scorupco also star. Harsh Times (19:45) stars Bale as an ex-Army Ranger suffering from PTSD who is rejected for a job with the Los Angeles police and falls into a life of petty crime and violence. With Eva Longoria and Freddy Rodríguez.
JAMIE FOXX
23rd April from 18:00
Back-to-back Jamie Foxx movies begin with explosive action adventure Stealth (18:00). The US military develop a fighter  jet controlled by artificial intelligence, but when it becomes self-aware three hot-shot pilots must stop it inciting war. Josh Lucas and Jessica Biel also star. Military drama Jarhead (20:05) follows the true story of one Marine, Anthony 'Swoff' Swofford, and his experiences in the 1990-91 Gulf War. Jake Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard also star.

HOLLYWOOD ROYALTY
“Steven Spielberg”
JAWS
25th April at 18:00
When a giant man-eating shark threatens the small  community on the beach resort of Amity, efforts to stop it are hampered by the mayor's insistence on avoiding bad  publicity. The local police chief decides to team up with a  marine biologist and a professional hunter to try to stop the attacks. Steven Spielberg’s classic thriller, starring Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss, Robert Shaw and Lorraine Gary.
INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM
27th April at 18:00
The intrepid Dr Jones finds himself in northern India, where he goes up against a Thuggee cult who seek to expand their power by mining for magical stones.  Adventure sequel, starring Harrison Ford, Kate Capshaw and Amrish Puri.
RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK 26th April at 18:00
Steven Spielberg helms Harrison Ford’s first blockbuster  outing as daredevil archaeologist Indiana Jones, who embarks on a globe-trotting adventure after being hired by the US  government to try to stop the Nazis getting their hands on the Ark of the Covenant and its unearthly powers, which the Nazis believe will make them invincible. Karen Allen, Paul  Freeman and John Rhys-Davies also star.
E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL 28th April at 18:00
Ten-year-old Elliott bonds with a lost alien. The visitor learns about life on Earth while Elliott discovers a new meaning of friendship. Classic family  sci-fi adventure, with Henry Thomas, Dee Wallace and Drew Barrymore.
INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL 29th April at 18:00
The archaeologist becomes embroiled  in a Soviet scheme centred on alien artefacts. Soon he is in South America, evading waterfalls and giant ants. Action adventure, starring Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett and Karen Allen.

CREATURE FEATURE
“Reptile Rampage”
AGE OF DINOSAURS
2nd April at 21:35
A Los Angeles biotech firm uses radical new technology to create a set of living dinosaurs in order to place them in a museum exhibit. However, when the dinos escape and go on the rampage, a heroic former firefighter embarks on a  dangerous mission to rescue his daughter from the chaos  the creatures bring to California. Sci-fi adventure, starring Treat Williams, Ronny Cox and Jillian Rose Reed.
POSEIDON REX
16th April at 21:30
A team of scuba divers are hunting for treasure around a  secluded island off the coast of Belize, but make a big  mistake when they decide to use explosives. They disturb something ancient and terrible, waking a prehistoric predator that causes unimaginable terror for the island-dwellers. Sci-fi adventure, starring Brian Krause and Anne McDaniels.
ROBOCROC
9th April at 21:45
When a rocket carrying nanobots crashes into a zoo, the ‘bots infect an enormous crocodile and transform it into a part-robot killing machine that will stop at nothing in pursuit of its next meal. A military scientist reluctantly teams up with a zookeeper to try to put a stop to the chaos as events threaten to spiral out of control Sci-fi horror, starring Keith Duffy, Lisa McAllister and Dee Wallace.
PTERODACTYL
23rd April at 22:10
An expert special ops military unit is called in to try to save the day when a nest of dormant pterodactyl eggs hatches on the Turkish border. The deadly predators quickly develop a taste for human flesh and pick off hunters and innocent  civilians alike as they unleash havoc on mankind. Action  adventure, starring Coolio, Cameron Daddo and Amy Sloan.

The Fun Just Keeps On Going On Universal Channel This April 2016

TERRITORY PREMIERE
ROSEWOOD SEASON 1
Mondays at 20:50
Miami pathologist Dr Beaumont Rosewood (Morris Chestnut) investigates more perplexing cases, beginning with a murder case where he testifies for the prosecution, but faces an unusual expert witness for the defence - his own father (Vondie Curtis-Hall).
Rosewood and Villa head into the Everglades as they join forces with a bounty hunter to catch a murderer, before Rosewood is called in to help when one of the city’s hottest new designers receives death threats during Miami Fashion Week. Finally, Rosewood and Villa are on the trail of a serial killer with links to Miami’s art scene, but the investigation is complicated when an FBI agent gets involved.

TERRITORY PREMIERE
BOSCH SEASON 2
Wednesdays at 20:50
Season two of the tough crime drama continues, starring Titus Welliver as uncompromising Los Angeles detective Harry Bosch.
As the investigation moves forward, Bosch explores the seedy underbelly of Las Vegas and faces an uncomfortable reunion with his daughter. As influential people keep beady eyes on the murder case, Bosch has a close encounter with Sin City mob boss Joey Marks, while George Irving is pulled ever deeper into his undercover mission. An unusual situation leads to a surprising family reunion, but further revelations send a disillusioned Bosch back to square one on his case.

TERRITORY PREMIERE
MIDSOMER MURDERS SEASON 18
Sundays at 20:00
The picturesque English countryside is the setting for more nefarious crimes and deadly schemes as the long-running crime drama returns. When the corpse of a wealthy landowner goes missing, Barnaby and the team are drawn into a sinister world of body-snatching. A forest ranger dies after mysterious lights are seen in the sky, convincing visiting UFO spotters that aliens are responsible. Midsomer is visited by a cycling race, but when the leader is murdered Barnaby enters a ruthlessly competitive environment of bribery and bloodshed. Finally, Barnaby and Nelson investigate when the opening of a new sculpture park is marred by a murder.

CHANNEL PREMIERE
TWO AND A HALF MEN SEASON 11
Double bills Tuesdays at 20:00
The smash-hit comedy continues, and Walden (Ashton Kutcher) and Alan (Jon Cryer) are still struggling to understand the women in their lives. Lyndsey is refusing to choose between Alan and current beau Larry, but that doesn’t stop her trying to ruin Alan’s romantic plans. When a suspicious Larry hires a private investigator to follow Lyndsey, the PI believes that she is actually having an affair with Walden. Elsewhere, a beautiful model catches Walden’s eye, but once they start dating he discovers that she is remarkably clumsy. Walden then agrees to help former colleague Nicole with a new software project, hoping that it will convince her to date him.

CHANNEL PREMIERE
CSI:NY SEASON 6
Wednesdays at 20:00
The expert team led by Gary Sinise investigate another string of Manhattan-based crimes, beginning with the strange case of the star quarterback of the Lingerie Football League being found drugged and dead in a locker room. When the body of a young woman is found drained of blood in Central Park, it leads the team to an underground culture of vampirism. A rally car explodes midrace and leaves the driver in a critical condition, but the investigation reveals it was far from an accident. Finally, five friends go on a night out which ends with four dead and the fifth covered in blood and holding an axe, but with no memory of what happened.

CHANNEL PREMIERE
NCIS SEASON 12
Mondays at 20:00
Mark Harmon heads the elite team investigating cases involving the US Navy. Dark secrets within the military academy once attended by Tony are uncovered after a Marine is found murdered. The team hunt for Russian terrorist Sergei after a deadly bombing, but Fornell, who is struggling to cope with recent events, is seemingly on the verge of a complete breakdown. An unusual case unfolds when the victim of a murder is found to have been living under an alias used by Gibbs for undercover operations some 20 years earlier, and when the death of an aide is linked to a valuable painting, Tony’s father (Robert Wagner) steps in to help the investigation.

MOVIES
WEDDING SEASON
Saturdays at 20:00
Join the congregation for a selection of marriage-themed movies this month, beginning with Love, Wedding, Marriage on April 2nd, with Mandy Moore as a marriage counsellor who discovers that her parents want a divorce. In The Accidental Husband (April 9th), Uma Thurman is startled to learn that she is already married to a complete stranger, then in Ceremony (April 16th), a lovelorn man plots to disrupt a wedding and win back the bride. Nearlyweds (April 23rd) sees a trio of female friends learn their respective
‘dream weddings’ were never made official, before Runaway Bride (April 30th) sees sexist newspaper columnist Richard Gere investigate a woman (Julia Roberts) who has repeatedly left men at the altar.

Discovery Network Is Proud To Announce The Launch Of A Brand-New Channel, DISCOVERY FAMILY

The channel will launch on DStv channel 136 in South Africa on Thursday, 31 March 2016, replacing Discovery World (DStv channel 187) which will no longer air on DStv from 30 March 2016.

Discovery Networks and Multichoice announce the launch of Discovery Family while TLC moves to a new channel number 
 
Johannesburg, March 24 2016: Discovery Networks announced the launch of a brand-new channel exclusively on DStv; Discovery Family, the all-new channel showcasing the best in fun, edutainment programming for the whole family.  The channel will launch on DStv channel 136 in South Africa on Thursday 31 March 2016, replacing Discovery World (DStv channel 187) which will no longer air on DStv from 30 March 2016.
 
The launch of Discovery Family also coincides with the move of TLC Entertainment, Discovery’s flagship female brand and the number one international lifestyle/entertainment channel in South Africa, into DStv’s entertainment channel segment. From Thursday 31 March, TLC Entertainment, currently on DStv channel 172 will now be available on DStv channel 135 and will sit alongside Discovery Family (DStv channel 136). The move follows a period of tremendous success for TLC, which last year saw the launch of its first local series, Top 10 TLC featuring its first African presenter, Namibia’s David Mbeha.
 
“As a leader in global factual entertainment programming, it is fitting that our flagship female network TLC will make its new home in DStv’s entertainment segment, alongside our latest channel brand, Discovery Family,” said James Gibbons, EVP & Country Manager, Emerging Business, Discovery Networks CEEMEA. “Featuring quality programming that will inspire a new way of learning in a fun and accessible way, Discovery Family is the perfect addition to our DStv portfolio and a new destination channel for the entire family.”
 
Aletta Alberts, GM for Content for MultiChoice South Africa said: “Discovery Family and TLC will provide the perfect complement that’ll strengthen our DStv entertainment selection. Discovery Family is designed for family viewing, bringing great programming that entertains and educates. There’ll be something for every member of the family!”
Always engaging, always enriching and always entertaining, Discovery Family is the latest channel from Discovery Networks, showcasing entertaining and educational content for the whole family. From awesome space adventures and crazy experiments of popular science, to fascinating tales of animals in the wild, Discovery Family, is the channel that will spark curiosity and inspire conversation away from the TV box.
 
The must-see programmes set to premiere on Discovery Family throughout March and April include NASA’s Unexplained Files (Thursday 31 March, 20:10pm), which presents first-hand accounts from astronauts who have witnessed mysterious occurrences in space, from the impossible to the downright odd. The Willis Family (Tuesday 5 April at 20:10pm) follows Brenda and Toby Willis and their life at home and on the road following their appearance on America’s Got Talent. And making its debut on African screens as part of Discovery Family’s daily kids block, Doki (Monday 4 April at 6:00am/15:10) is the new animated series following seven year-old explorer Doki and his best friends Oto, Mundi, Fico, Anabella and Gabi as they travel the world in search of answers to their many questions. 
 
Discovery Family will be available to DStv Premium, Extra, Compact and Family customers in South Africa.

What's New In May 2016 On Nick Jr Africa

PAW PATROL
NEW EPISODES! Sunday 1 May @ 19:10
Marshall, Chase, Rubble, Rocky, Zuma and Skye  are six cute and brave rescue dogs who keep  their town and all its people safe. Ryder, their  10-year-old leader, is teaching them to sniff out  danger and do whatever it takes to help the folk  in their community. Their motto for any situation  that pops up is: “No job is too big, no pup is too  small!”

LITTLE CHARMERS  NEW EPISODES! Sunday 1 May @ 15:30
In the magical kingdom of Charmville, a special  and gifted group of friends are learning that with  great power comes great responsibility. Hazel  and her two besties, Posie and Lavender, have  magical abilities, but they don’t know how to  control their powers yet. In order to harness their  gifts, the trio are sent on adventures meant to  test them.

DORA AND FRIENDS
NEW EPISODES! Saturday 28 May @ 15:30
Young fans of Dora the Explorer will love this animated spin-off. Dora starts school in the city of Playa Verde and meets a new group of friends: Kate, Naiya, Emma, Alana and Pablo. The group explore their city by using Dora’s new smartphone to navigate the way.

FRESH BEAT BAND OF SPIES NEW EPISODES! Monday 30 May @ 09:20
This incredible pop group is all about solving mysteries, playing gigs and having loads of fun. Marina, Shout, Kiki and Twist are super spies posing as a band of musicians. Along with their chimp sidekick, Bo Monkey, they use their music, teamwork and spy skills to save the world from
all sorts of danger.

OUTTA SPACE
Sunday 22 May and Monday 23 May Starts @ 20:30
Some of your favourite Nick Jr. characters are finding themselves on a space mission this month! Watch the pups from Paw Patrol help to save a space alien, see Zack & Quack head off on a mission to the moon, while in Max & Ruby, Max pretends to be a space bunny. Then, in the
Bubble Guppies, Goby meets two astronomers who are looking for the moon, and visits the planetarium. Don’t miss a moment of this special programming strip, it’s going to be out of this world.

PROGRAMMING STUNTS & EVENTS
Sunday Movies
Dora the Explorer: Dora in Wonderland PREMIERE: Saturday, 30 April @ 19:10 and Sunday, 1 May @ 07:10.
Go Diego Go!: Tuga Helps the Moon
PREMIERE: Saturday, 7 May @ 19:10 and Sunday, 8 May @ 07:10.
Bubble Guppies: Bubble Puppy’s Fin-tastic Fairytale
PREMIERE: Saturday, 14 May @ 19:10 and Sunday, 15 May @ 07:10.
Paw Patrol: Pups Save the Dinosaur
PREMIERE: Saturday, 21 May @ 19:10 and Sunday, 22 May @ 07:10.
Umizoomi: The Shape Bandit
PREMIERE: Saturday, 28 May @ 19:10 and Sunday, 29 May @ 07:10.

What's New In May 2016 On Nickelodeon Africa

GAME SHAKERS NEW EPISODES! Monday 2 May 2016 @ 17:25 CAT
How cool would it be to have your own  company? And wouldn’t it be even cooler if  it was one that made games and the other  employees were your best friends? And what  if an internationally famous rap star was your  partner? Welcome to the world of Kenzie, Babe,  Triple G and Hudson ... also known as the GAME  SHAKERS! They are only 12 years old, but these  kids are a sensation in the world of gaming.  But while they’re busy running an empire,  they also have to juggle school, homework  and competitors, and deal with the normal  challenges of preteen life – boys and staying  cool. Catch up with them in these all-new episodes of Game Shakers.

100 THINGS TO DO BEFORE HIGH SCHOOL  NEW EPISODES!  Monday 2 May 2016 @ 09:45 CAT
Growing up can be scary and exciting. That’s why, before stepping into high school and all its drama and challenges, lifelong friends CJ, Fenwick and Crispo are determined to make their last years of middle school EPIC! Together, they carry out a bucket list to take chances and experience life while they still can, and make their last few years the best  ever! In this brand new season, Crispo joins the most popular club at school and Fen joins the genius group. CJ is left without her pals ... but she’s not prepared to sit around and do nothing.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES NEW EPISODES! Saturday 7 May 2016 @ 06:20 CAT
Grab your favourite pizza and take your favourite spot on the couch because the fun never stops on Nickelodeon! Remember where we left our turtles the last time? They were in space chasing intergalactic villains and nasty alien creatures. In all new epsiodes this month, microscopic aliens invade Mikey’s mind and the Turtles have to chase them through the strange world of Mikey’s subconscious! Then the Turtles are captured and thrown into the Triceraton Arena. Sounds like an epic fight is in the horizon. Most exciting of all, the brothers will find the next piece of the Black Hole Generator and make a journey to another dimension, where, guess what ... THEY’LL MEET THEIR 80s COUNTERPARTS

THE LOUD HOUSE
BRAND NEW SHOW! Monday 16 May 2016 at 14:00 CAT
Would you survive in a household with 10 sisters? What if your sisters were all different? One was a jokester, the other an aspiring rock star, the other is emo … and the list goes on.
Did we mentions twins? What if you were the only brother? And wait there’s more … to top it all off there’s only one bathroom! Follow the
adventures of 11-year-old Lincoln Loud as he devises ingenious plans to negotiate the “war zone” that is his home. With all the chaos, and
craziness, one thing is always for sure: there is never a dull moment in The Loud House!