Disney Junior Africa Is Grooving To The New Year (January 2017) With Brand New Miles From Tomorrow Plus 2 Programming Blocks During The Month

NEW: MILES FROM TOMORROW
Disney Junior is blasting off into deep space with 5 brand new Mile from Tomorrow: Galactech episodes this January.
We’re helping kick start the New Year with 5 new space adventures with Miles, M.E.R.C. and the rest of the Callisto family, so join us on Disney Junior if you want to see what else the new Galactech upgrades can get done.
Starts Monday 2nd January at 14:00 CET & 15:00 EET

DISNEY JUNIOR'S WEEKEND CLUB
At Disney Junior we love the weekend, so we thought the best way to celebrate it would be to create a brand new Weekend Club!
Join us every Saturday and Sunday in January as we celebrate the weekend with 6 of your favourite shows. So whatever your day has in store we can help kick start your fun with a trip to Enchancia or a game in the Clubhouse or even a trip to the Toy Clinic!
Weekends from 7th January at 08:00 CET & 09:00 EET. Featuring Sofia the First, Doc McStuffins, The Lion Guard, Goldie & Bear, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Miles from Tomorrow.

EVENING DOUBLES
The only thing better than watching an episode of your favourite show is watching two!
Now 2 doubles a day, 7 days a week. Join Disney Junior just before bedtime to watch doubles of some of your favourites. Whether you want to spend an hour in Never Land, Enchancia or the Enchanted Forest Disney Junior is the place to spend your evening.
Every day at 18:00 CET & 19:00 EET. Featuring Sofia the First, Doc McStuffins, Mile from Tomorrow, Jake and the Never Land Pirates, Goldie & Bear, The Lion Guard and PJ Masks

Cartoon Network Africa Is Celebrating The Launch Of Mighty Magiswords That They Are Giving Viewers An Exclusive Sneak Peek Of The Show With Shorts Airing Weekends, While The Full-Length Series Is Scheduled To Launch In March 2017 Plus Your Favourite Crime Fighting Heroes Of Townsville And Clarence Take Centre Stage In January 2017

BRAND NEW EPISODES
THE POWERPUFF GIRLS
Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup are back to save the world … before bedtime!

Only Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup – three little girls with extraordinary superpowers – can keep the bad guys at bay. This January, brand new episodes of the Powerpuff Girls will launch on Cartoon Network. Make sure to tune in on Saturday the 28th to explore your PowFactor: the special ingredient inside each of us that demonstrates our ability to impact the world. It’s all about empower-ment with the three enduring sisters. You can also celebrate the superhero sisters with an eight episode marathon, as well as discover your PowFactor on powerpuffyourself.com.

Tune-In: Monday - Friday @ 15:00 CAT
Repeat: Monday - Friday @ 05:25 & 19:40 CAT
Weekends @ 05:15, 10:45 & 17:30 CAT
PowFactor Marathon: Saturday 28th @  10:40 CAT

BRAND NEW SHORTS
MIGHTY MAGISWORDS
A high-adventured fantasy-comedy is invading Cartoon Network in March: get a sneak peak in January 2017 with all new shorts.

Giant pigs, giant spiders, or giant ancient dinosaurs, Prohyas and Vambre, a sibling team of ‘Warriors for Hire’, can handle whatever crazy giant quest or hilarious adventure you throw at them, but not without their trusted collection of Magiswords. Magiswords are perfect for whatever weird thing you need whenever you need it. Before premiering the exiciting new series in March, Cartoon Network will unveil a four part prequel of five minute shorts, introducing the Mighty Magiswords universe.

Premiere Date: Saturday 21/01/2017
Tune-in: Weekends @ 09:55 CAT
Repeat: Weekends @ 15:15 & 19:00 CAT
Format: 4x5 minutes shorts

BRAND NEW EPISODES
CLARENCE
It’s time for Clarence!

This month, Cartoon Network fans can watch in anticipation as Clarence and his classmates deal with their individual trials during a school day such as getting Mrs. Baker back to the classroom where she belongs. Viewers can also witness Clarence trying sit around and do nothing after feeling very burnt out by embarking on too many fun adventures, or even find out how Clarence manages to spark a strange telephonic friendship after finally dialling the ‘right’ number to prank. Can Clarence just sit back and relax? Will this long distance phone friend last?

Premiere Date: Saturday 14/01/2017
Tune-in: Weekends @ 18:40 CAT
Repeat: Monday to Friday @ 20:50 CAT

Boomerang Africa Welcomes The New Year (2017) With New Episodes Of Oggy And Wabbit Plus 2 Brand New Movies Join The Line-Up

BRAND NEW EPISODES
WABBIT
Hop, hop, hopping around with Wabbit!

Wabbit is back! Returning to its slapstick-comedy roots, each episode of Wabbit contains two shorts, starring the famous Bugs Bunny as the main character being let loose in today’s modern society!  Viewers can look forward to the all-new Wabbit episodes where they can watch the mischievous bunny hilariously react as his peace and tranquillity is interrupted when Yosemite Sam begins mining in his home for coal, and watch how the cabin fever starts to creep in on Squeaks and Bugs as week three hits and they are still snowed in! Let the games begin - who will win the last bit of food left in the house?

Premiere date: Monday 02/01/2017
Tune-In: Monday - Friday @ 05:40 CAT
Repeat: Monday to Friday @ 11:05 CAT
Sat & Sun @ 14:25 CAT

BRAND NEW EPISODES
OGGY & THE COCKROACHES
He’s blue, he’s a good guy he’ll never hurt a y... Here is OGGY!

Oggy would be the happiest of cats if three cockroaches, Joey, Marky and Dee Dee, hadn’t decided to become his roommates and get in the way of his laziness. They are really annoying and of course, they are the bad guys! What if Oggy wants a roommate, will they scare off anyone who is interested? If Oggy goes on holiday, they follow him and ruin his holiday fun! At least when Oggy’s furniture goes missing, Dee Dee tries to help ...Prepare for mischief, crazy chases and a whole lot of fun this month on Boomerang.

Premiere date: Saturday 23/01/2017 Tune-in: Monday to Friday @ 15:10 CAT
Repeat: Monday to Friday @ 08:35 CAT
Sat & Sun @ 05:20 & 17:50 CAT

BRAND NEW FILMS
CATS & DOGS I & II
Two family-action comedy lms are coming to Boomerang in January!

Join Boomerang to watch the top-secret, high-tech espionage war going on between cats and dogs, which their human owners are blissfully unaware of. These brand new lms uncover the truth about the high-tech, secret war being waged in neighborhoods everywhere that humans aren’t even aware of: an eternal struggle between the two great armies of Cats and Dogs. The story follows a Cat’s plan to destroy a new vaccine that, if developed, would destroy all human allergies to dogs, and the Dogs’ efforts to stop the Cats from execut-ing their plan. Who will come out tops?

Premiere date: Sunday 15/01/2017
Tune-in: Sunday 15/01/2017 & 22/01/2017 @ 18:10 CAT
Repeat: Friday 20/01 & 27/01/2017 @ 19:50 CAT

What's New In January 2017 On Nicktoons Africa

INAZUMA ELEVEN
NEW SERIES!
Based on Nintendo’s popular soccer video game of the same name, and following a successful launch worldwide, the series Inazuma Eleven is coming to NickToons! The team of Raimon High School, led by Mark Evans, is ready to get on the field and pursue their dream of winning the National Championship. But it won’t be easy, as they must first defeat the best teams in the country. It will take effort, passion, friendship, courage and becoming better versions of themselves for Mark and his team to catch their rivals off guard, but these guys are not ones to back out on a challenge!
Monday 2 January @ 15:10 CAT

TOTALLY SPIES S3
NEW EPISODES
Sam, Alex and Clover live a double life balancing their everyday routines with a crime-fighting life working for the W.O.O.H.P. (World Organisation of Human Protection), but as crime never sleeps, neither do they! In the new episodes of Totally Spies, Clover is stoked after winning a contest to fly on a plane’s maiden voyage along with a gaggle of celebrities, until they find out that their pilot wants to keep flying forever! It’s up to Sam and Alex, who pose as flight attendants, to infiltrate the crazy aircraft and save the day.
Monday 2 January @ 19:20 CAT

ALVINNN!!! AND THE CHIPMUNKS S2
NEW EPISODES
Don’t miss these brand-new episodes as your favourite boy band cause more mischief and drive their loved ones nuts, while having a good time and plenty of adventures triggered by the craziest of ideas! In the new episodes, Alvin finally pushes Miss Smith too far and she quits but her replacement is a nightmare, proving Miss Smith wasn’t so bad after all…  Plus, The Chipmunks must compete in a battle of the bands to take down a new boy band, called “The Hipmunks”, who attempt to steal the spotlight.
Monday 9 January @ 14:20 CAT

MY LITTLE PONY: FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC S2
NEW EPISODES
The friends travel all over Equestria to track down Applejack, who has mysteriously disappeared after attending a rodeo competition in Canterlot; Rainbow Dash discovers the joys of reading while laid up in Ponyville Hospital (of course she’s keeping this secret); and Pinkie Pie is perplexed when she meets the first creature ever to refuse her offer of friendship: Cranky Doodle Donkey! In addition, after being pushed around one too many times, Fluttershy gets some assertiveness training from self-help guru Iron Will, but this takes an unexpected turn when the former doormat quickly turns into a bully! Will we get back sweet little Fluttershy?
Monday 9 January @ 18:05 CAT

THE FAIRLY ODDPARENTS
NEW EPISODES
If the Christmas afterglow has left you craving some more magic, worry not dear friends – you’re in the right place, where magical fun never ends! The Fairly Oddparents are back so get your wands and join Timmy, Cosmo and Wanda for wonderful new adventures! In the new episodes, Mr Crocker is hypnotised into no longer believing in fairies and becomes normal again. It seems that our friends’ arch-enemy is no longer a threat, or is he? The hypnotic state doesn’t last long, though, as Crocker’s soon convinced that Timmy’s dad is a fairy, and he’s determined to expose his secret on national television.
Monday 9 January @ 14:45 CAT

What's New In January 2017 On Nick Jr Africa

THE DAY HENRY MET..?
NEW SERIES!
The colourful, hand-drawn series is ideal for preschoolers. Young Henry meets a new character in each five-minute episode, such  as the moon, a digger or a lighthouse! The  curious Irish lad always asks interesting questions so his new friends tell us all about their amazing world. Henry is inspired by what he learns and each episode he has a new adventure themed around his latest acquaintance. The show won Best Animation at the Irish TV Gala Awards in 2016.
Monday 23 January @ 17:30 CAT

ZACK & QUACK S2
NEW EPISODES
Take a journey into a storybook! Seven-year-old Zack, his pet duck Quack and his best friend Kira go on fantastic adventures through the pages of their pop-up book. This animated series for preschoolers is beautifully crafted and each page is a freshly curated scene, where the trio use tabs and pulls to introduce a new element to the adventure or change the setting entirely.
Weekdays @ 17:15 CAT

SUNDAY MOVIES
DORA THE EXPLORER DORA SAVES THE SNOW PRINCESS
One afternoon, while reading a fairytale, Dora and her friends get swept up in a wintry rescue mission when a wicked witch locks up Sabrina, a character in the book. The witch has put a spell on the snow forest and on Sabrina, who is actually the snow princess!
Saturday 31 December @ 20:10 CAT
Sunday 1 January @ 08:10 CAT

BLAZE AND THE MONSTER MACHINES: RACE TO THE TOP OF THE WORLD
AJ and his trucker friends are raring to take part in the epic Race to the Top of the World, which will take them across the seven continents! But their arch-nemesis Crusher cheats and sends them all off course. Will they still be able to beat him fair and square?
Saturday 7 January @ 20:10 CAT Sunday 8 January @ 08:10 CAT

SHIMMER AND SHINE: THE FIRST WISH
We’ve all dreamt of having a magical genie to grant our wishes and for a young girl named Leah, her wish came true – two-fold. Leah has twin genies-in-training who grant her wishes, but things often go wrong! In this special, Leah and the genies have to try to hide a polka-dotted elephant from Leah’s friend Zac.
Saturday 14 January @ 20:10 CAT
Sunday 15 January @ 08:10 CAT

DORA THE EXPLORER: DORA SAVES KING UNICORNIO
The enchanted forest is in danger, as antisocial Owl has become greedy and wants it all to himself. When Dora hears how Owl tricked King Unicornio into flooding the forest so he could take over, she returns with her best friend Boots to teach Owl a lesson – and  save the true king.
Saturday 21 January @ 20:10 CAT
Sunday 22 January @ 08:10 CAT

TEAM UMIZOOMI: THE KING OF NUMBERS
Siblings Milli and Geo and their green robot friend Bot are always helping those in need in Umi City. They often have to use maths to help solve the quest they’re on and they look to the audience for answers. Preschoolers are tested on their basic counting and measuring skills, and recognition of shapes and patterns. In this special episode, the trio visit the King of Numbers but the anti-maths wizard Zilch has locked the king in his tower and they need all their maths skills to save him.
Saturday 28 January @ 20:10 CAT
Sunday 29 January @ 08:10 CAT

What's New In January 2017 On Nickelodeon Africa

PIG GOAT BANANA CRICKET
NEW EPISODES
A pig, a goat, a banana and a cricket, who are housemates, couldn’t be (even) more different: they don’t even have the same goals or hobbies, but that doesn’t stop them from being the best of friends! In the new stories, we’ll see how Banana builds his own theme park; how he makes Pig his substitute Scoutmaster for the day; we’ll see him joining a herd of zombies and even how he has to replace his hero on a hit television show.
Monday 2 January @ 13:50 CAT

MAKE IT POP
NEW EPISODES
It’s spring at Mac Kendrick Prep, and XO-IQ has taken a break with Jodi and Corki exploring other interests. It looks like the band might be done for good; until a new band competition and a new boy band change everything! In the new episodes Sun Hi is still dancing to the beat of her own drum and is on her quest for pop music world domination. She sets out to create a new band to enter the Band Blast competition. She’ll try anything to win, even if it means teaming up with the mysterious new kid, Linc Harrison. Will Sun Hi be able to share the spotlight? Find out what comes next for the pop sensations.
Monday 2 January @ 20:40 CAT

EVERY WITCH WAY
NEW EPISODES
As The Chosen One, Emma must now protect the Magic Realm and keep it secret from the world. She also has to learn to control her powers and not be tempted by the dark side. Emma’s sure she’s got everything under control until a mysterious new student, Jax, arrives at Iridium High. After being expelled from his former school, he discovers Emma is The Chosen One and starts to show her the fun side of magic, all the while hoping to win her from Daniel! Meanwhile, things are quite different for Maddie. Not only did she lose Daniel, but she also lost her powers after the fight with the principal! With the arrival of the Witches’ Council and the Fool Moon approaching, this season of Every Witch Way brings bigger, messier, and riskier magical powers to life!
Monday 2 January @ 21:05 CAT

MORNING MARATHONS + SPECIALS
The holidays aren’t over and at Nickelodeon we’re trying to make the most of them with a week full and fun!  Monday-Friday @ 08:35 CAT (For one week, starting on Monday 2 January.)
Monday and Tuesday - Rank the Prank
Wednesday - Make it Pop
Thursday - Every Witch Way
Friday - The Thundermans

Nickelodeon Africa Premieres Original TV Animated Movie "Albert For The Holidays", Comedians Bobby Moynihan, Sasheer Zamata, Judah Friedlander & Rob Ringle Star In Heartwarming TV Movie

Nickelodeon (DStv channel 305) is giving audiences a gift this holiday season with the debut of Albert, an original animated TV movie about a tiny Douglas fir tree who goes on a journey to become the city’s most famous Christmas tree ever.

Premiering on Nickelodeon on Sunday 25 December at 11:10 CAT, Albert for the Holidays is a heartwarming holiday tale that stars the comedic voice talent of Bobby Moynihan (Saturday Night Live) in the title role alongside Sasheer Zamata (Saturday Night Live), Judah Friedlander (30 Rock) and Rob Riggle (21 Jump Street).
“Albert is in the great tradition of classic feelgood holiday stories, and we’re thrilled that it is the first original animated TV movie Nickelodeon has ever made,” said Tasania Parsadh, Senior Channel Director, Nickelodeon Africa. “Between the hilarious voice cast and the quirky animation, Albert is a great movie for kids and families to enjoy this holiday season.”

Albert for the Holidays is the story of a tiny Douglas fir tree named Albert, who has big dreams of becoming Empire City’s most famous Christmas tree. When the search for this year’s tree is announced, Albert believes he has found his calling and hits the road with his two best friends, Maisie (Zamata) - a persistently positive palm tree - and Gene (Friedlander) - an abrasive and blisteringly honest weed - to fulfill his destiny. With a few prickly situations along the way, and Cactus Pete (Riggle) out to stop him, Albert learns the true meaning of Christmas. The hour-long TV movie will also feature two original songs, “The Best Thing That Can Happen to Christmas” and “Christmasiest Christmas”, performed by the voice cast.

Additional cast members include the voices of: Cheri Oteri (Saturday Night Live) as a TV news correspondent; Brenna Yde (School of Rock) as Molly, Earth Mama’s granddaughter; John DiMaggio (Adventure Time) as Donny, Molly’s father; and Mary Pat Gleason (Mom) as Earth Mama, the owner and caretaker of the nursery.

Albert is directed by Oscar®-nominated Max Lang (The Gruffalo), executive produced by Will McRobb and Chris Viscardi (The Adventures of Pete & Pete), and written by Will and Aaron Eisenberg (The Massively Mixed-Up Middle School Mystery), and Joe Stillman (Shrek).

For another chance to watch Albert for the Holidays, tune into Nickelodeon on 31 December at 15:40 CAT and on 1 January 2017 at 09:30 CAT.

Keep in touch with all the latest news about Nickelodeon’s Albert for the Holidays at www.nickelodeonafrica.com, like us on Facebook at Facebook/NickelodeonAfrica or follow us on Twitter @NickelodeonAfrica.

About Nickelodeon
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3 Of Your Most Loved TLC Programs Return In January 2017 Plus A New Series That Express The Little Ones

Toddlers & Tiaras
From Tuesday 10 January at 20:55
The sparkle and pageantry returns with more pint-sized hopefuls and their families on a quest for sparkly crowns, big titles, and cash prizes. On stages and in hotel ballrooms across America, parents bring their little girls and boys to be judged on their beauty, personality and costumes. From the hair, nail and tanning appointments, to numerous coaching sessions and rehearsals, each child prepares for a perfect performance that will blow away the competition and the judges. Watch the captivating drama unfold as each parent endeavours to prove that their child is the most deserving of the overall crown. Ava, Caitlyn and newbie Hailey compete for the greatest gift of Ultimate Grand Supreme at the Universal Royalty Christmas pageant in Austin, Texas. Meanwhile Glitz newbies Selena and Mackenzie face fierce Faithlyn at the Carolina Queen’s Pageant. Who will reign supreme?

Too Ugly For Love?
From Friday 13 January at 20:00
Dating and looking for love is often a daunting prospect for singles today - but finding that special someone can seem just about impossible for people who are also living with a physical affliction. The series is back to follow unique singletons who also happen to be living with unusual conditions and who have been struggling on the dating scene – if they’ve dated at all – and have agonised over the dilemma of how and when to tell their potential suitors. Coming up in this series, 28-year old Chris from Seattle, USA, lost over half his body weight but was left with excess skin, leaving his confidence at rock bottom; and 39-year old Claire from Birmingham, UK, has alopecia and has been on over a thousand dates to find someone to accept her and her condition. For most, living with these conditions can be hidden on the first meeting – but will they find a potential partner as well as the courage to reveal all?

TLC's Most Extreme
From Thursday 19 January at 20:55 Look back at the most incredible TLC moments and characters with TLC’s Most Extreme, all presented by the winner of the 2016 Next Great Presenter competition. This weekly show starts goes behind the scenes in a one-off special, Next Great Presenter: The Winner’s Story. TLC’s Most Extreme: Transformations looks back at small alterations like skin stretching and tattoos as well as extraordinary cosmetic enhancements such as breast enlargements and life-changing weight loss. TLC’s Most Extreme: Babies features extraordinary pregnancies, delivery room dramas, life after birth and extreme parenting. TLC’s Most Extreme: I Do’s is all about weddings, extreme proposals, top wedding kisses and the rules of wedding fashion. TLC’s Most Extreme: Love Lives offers a guide to extreme dating and looks back at the most unusual couples, TLC favourite couples and those looking for love. One thing is certain – there is nothing ordinary about these extreme shows!

Super Kids
From Wednesday 4 January at 20:00
Celebrate the amazing abilities of children in a special selection of documentaries that showcase the ways that kids use their bodies and imaginations to engage with the world. In Baby Bodybuilders, learn about the extraordinary and competitive lives of pre-teen bodybuilders whose ultimate goal is to achieve the perfect physique. Following three families with children, who eat, sleep and breathe bodybuilding fitness, discover what drives these kids and how their parents support them. In Kid Tycoons, child entrepreneurs drive themselves to build their family businesses to empires. But when your child is your boss, drama always ensues! My Kid’s Obsession looks at kids with a passion for collecting or odd objects, from antique fans to pet cockroaches! In Twirl Life, follow the lives of young baton twirlers, the Dazzling Divas, as they battle their way to the Texas State Championship. Along the way the girls will dance and twirl but can the team survive its ultimate drama – their parents?

[ED] No Longer Available On DStv

As from 1 December 2016, [ED] will no longer be available on DStv. The channel, which is currently on DStv Channel 190 and GOtv channel 65.

Station Manager for [ED], Roberto Carletti says, “Thanks to our loyal [ED] valued viewers and advertisers for their continued support over the years. Through our content, our viewers have remained curious and been inspired.”

[ED], which is managed and produced by Urban Brew Studios, will stop airing on both DStv and GOtv at midnight on Wednesday 30 November, 2016.

FAQs

Why is [ED] being discontinued?
The contract with the channel has come to an end and will not be renewed.

When will [ED] be removed from DStv?
On Wednesday, 30 November 2016 at midnight.

What will you be replacing the channel with?
At this stage there are no plans to replace [ED] with another channel.

Will you give me a discount now that I have fewer channels on my package?
We only review our DStv prices once a year at the end of our financial year – we don’t adjust prices mid-year for channels that have been added or taken away.

To Start The New Year Discovery Family Africa Welcomes 3 New Programs For The Whole Family In January 2017

Do You Know From
Monday 2 January at 06:00
Join presenter Maddie Moate in this high-energy series as she investigates some of the world's most pressing questions, such as how does a toilet flush, how are ice cream cones made, and what goes on in a dishwasher when you close the door? The series explores everyday objects and familiar places in a kid friendly way, while parents also pick up some intriguing watercooler facts. Using the latest camera technology and clever graphics to explain the technical process in simple terms, the series reveals fascinating details and offers children a unique window into the world around us.

The Carbonaro Effect
From Friday 6 January at 21:00 Michael Carbonaro is a magician by trade, but a prankster by heart. Michael performs baffling tricks on unsuspecting people in everyday situations, all caught on hidden camera. Everyone is left stunned and delighted, even though they have no idea what just hit them. Watch as a couple of unsuspecting teens are wowed by 'Astro Laces', which are 'self-tying'. Michael is patron of a bar that offers whiskey shots that come in a small folded bag for just a dollar, and demonstrates to a student the most humane way of trapping rodents.

Australia Smashes Guinness World Records
From Tuesday 17 January at 20:10
All around the world people are intrigued by the idea of breaking records for all sorts of events. Join presenter James Kerley as he travels all around Australia and meeting an amazing variety of ordinary Australians who are keen to set new and obscure records. With the help of official Guinness World Record adjudicators and timekeepers, he’ll meet people like professional wrestler, Crackerjack, who wants to break the world record for the most panes of glass smashed to pieces in just one minute. Plus, the team of rock climbers who want to break the record for the number of adults squeezed into a smart car. Can they beat the New Zealanders to take the record?

Baby Animals
From Monday 30 January at 20:10
With their big eyes and their wobbly first steps, nature's newbies are completely irresistible - it doesn't matter whether they come with feathers or fur. This informative series shows how animals large and small, aquatic or terrestrial, nurture their young as fuzzy little infants all eat, sleep and play their way to adulthood. Their playtime isn't just for fun as they learn the important life skills that would keep them safe and sound in the wild. Cuddly, clumsy and full of mischief, the babies of the animal kingdom certainly make up the wildest daycare you've ever seen.

Magic Mike Joins Studio Universal Africa's Wednesday Hollywood Hits In December 2016

WEDNESDAY’S HOLLYWOOD HITS
“The Bold and the Beautiful”
MAGIC MIKE
7th December at 20:00
A handyman by day and a stripper by night, ‘Magic’ Mike (Channing Tatum) takes promising young dancer Adam under his wing and teaches him the tricks of the trade. But when the new-found success goes to Adam’s head, his actions jeopardise Mike’s relationship with his sister. Also stars Alex Pettyfer, Matthew McConaughey and Olivia Munn.

THE BLING RING
14th December at 20:00
Harry Potter’s Emma Watson stars inthis Sofia Coppola directed drama based on actual events. Hoping for a taste of the Hollywood lifestyle, a group of teens rob the houses of LA's rich and famous. The gang secure the fame they crave, but not without consequences. Paris Hilton, who was one of the real-life celebs targeted, pops up in a cameo.

WHY DID I GET MARRIED TOO?
21st December at 20:00
In the Bahamas for their annual reunion, four couples are eager to relax andcatch up. However, when Sheila’s (Jill Scott) ex shows up to win her back, the ensuing drama forces the others to analyse their own relationships. Comedy starring Janet Jackson and Tyler Perry.

CHRISTMAS WEEKEND
THE SAPPHIRES
24th December at 18:00
In the 1960s, four young and talented Aboriginal sisters are billed as Australia’s answer to The Supremes. Discovered by kind-hearted scout Dave Lovelace (Chris O’Dowd) at a local talent contest, these unlikely entertainers get their first real gig when they travel to Vietnam to sing for the American troops. Thrust into a strange and dangerous new world, the girls learn about love, friendship, rivalry and war. Musical drama based on real events, starring Deborah Mailman and Jessica Mauboy.

FOOTLOOSE
25th December at 18:00
Cut loose this Christmas as Kenny Wormald stars in this remake of the beloved hit as Ren MacMacormack, whose life changes when he moves to the Southern town of Bomont. As he adjusts to a new town and a new school, Ren is shocked to discover that after a fatal incident a few years ago, rock music and dancing were banned by Reverend Shaw Moore (Dennis Quaid). When Ren decides to challenge the ruling, he finds himself revitalising the town and falling in love with the clergyman’s rebellious daughter (Julianne Hough).

THURSDAY’S FAMILY NIGHT
“Countdown to Christmas” - double bills all the way up to Christmas
CHRISTMAS SWITCH + THE NATIVITY STORY
8th December from 18:00
Would you choose redemption or riches? When gambler Eddie Bennett (Brian Krause) is offered this choice in The Christmas Switch for swapping his body with Sam, an ailing department store Santa who wants to play St Nick for another year, he chooses the cash. However, as Eddie goes through the holiday in Sam’s shoes, he begins to discover the true meaning of Christmas. Later, it’s back to the reason behind the season with Biblical epic The Nativity Story. After Mary (Keisha Castle-Hughes) receives a special visit from an angel, she and Joseph (Oscar Isaac) set out on an arduous journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem for the birth of Jesus.

THE PERFECT HOLIDAY + ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS
15th December from 18:00
Single mother-of-three Nancy (Gabriel Union) feels especially lonely over Christmas and wishes more than anything that she could meet a nice man in The Perfect Holiday. In an attempt to help her mother, Nancy’s daughter shares her wish with a department store Santa (Morris Chestnut), who sets out to make her dreams come true. The family fun continues in rambunctious comedy All I Want for Christmas, where young siblings Ethan (Ethan Randall) and Hallie (Thora Birch) embark on a hilarious festive adventure to get rid of their mother’s smarmy new fiancé and reunite their divorcedparents, just in time for Christmas.

A BRIDE FOR CHRISTMAS + FRED CLAUS
1st December from 18:00
Recovering from a broken engagement, Jessie (Arielle Kebbel) thinks she’s finally found her soulmate when she meets the charming Aiden (Andrew Walker). However, what Jessie doesn’t realise is that Aiden has made a bet that he can get A Bride For Christmas - which is only four weeks away! Next up is Fred Claus, where Vince Vaughn plays Santa’s fast-talking, troublemaker brother who gets bailed out of a botched scam on one condition: that he comes back to the North Poleto help with the preparations for Christmas. With no other choice, Fred begrudgingly returns home, but will his presence push the good-natured Santa (Paul Giamatti) over the edge just before the happiest time of the year?

FRIDAY’S COMEDY NIGHT
“Love Hurts”
NO STRINGS ATTACHED
9th December at 20:00
When childhood acquaintances and commitment-phobes Emma and Adam (Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher) end up having sex, they’re afraid it will ruin their friendship. Determined to keep things from turning into the usual string of complications, jealousies and awkward Friday night dates, the two of them make a pact to keep things strictly physical between them. With romance off the table and no promises or expectations to deal with, will Emma and Adam be able pull off the ultimate casual relationship without love getting in the way? Also stars Cary Elwes and Kevin Kline.

GET HIM TO THE GREEK
16th December at 20:00
Jonah Hill plays ambitious record company executive Aaron Green, who is charged with getting Russell Brand’s Britishrock legend Aldous Snow from London to LA’s Greek Theatre for the start of his comeback tour. However, what appears tobe a simple assignment spirals out of control when Aldous discovers that his ex-girlfriend is in California and sets off ona misguided attempt to win her back. With time ticking out and his career on the line, Aaron must pull out all the stops as he lies, coaxes, enables and bullies Aldous into making it to the concert. Also stars Elisabeth Moss and Rose Byrne.

FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL
23rd December at 20:00
After his TV star girlfriend Sarah Marshall (Kristen Scott) breaks up with him out of the blue, a devastated Peter (Jason Segel) takes a Hawaiian vacation in an effort to get over her and move on with his life. However, much to Peter’s horror, he discovers that Sarah is staying at the very same resort – with her new rock star boyfriend (Russell Brand)! As he spends the rest of his holiday miserably watching them while a sympathetic hotel receptionist (Mila Kunis) tries to take his mind off things, will Peter finally realise that being dumped was the best thing that happened to him?

‘FRIENDS’ WEEK
“The bad news is, we don’t have David Schwimmer. The good news is, there are only five weekdays…”

THE BOUNTY HUNTER + DERAILED
30th December from 18:00
Bounty hunter Milo Boyd (Gerard Butler) is overjoyed when he’sasked to track down his ex-wife Nicole (Jennifer Aniston), a reporter skipping bail to follow a story. With Nicole constantly giving him the slip, Milo finds himself reluctantly dragged into her investigation and soon, they’re both on the run from some-one far worse! Next, it’s terse thriller Derailed, where married businessman Charles (Clive Owen) embarks on an affair with Jennifer Aniston’s Lucinda, a woman he meets on the train to work. When one of their trysts is brutally interrupted by an armed thug who proceeds to blackmail them, Charles must take matters into his own hands to save their families.

ACE VENTURA: PET DETECTIVE +SCREAM 4
29th December from 18:00
When a football team has their beloved dolphin mascot abducted, they call in zany sleuth Ace Ventura (Jim Carrey). Joined by PR executive Melissa, played by Courteney Cox, Ace stumbles through a series of misadventures on his way to nab the culprits. Things take a darker turn in Scream 4, where Neve Campbell’s Sidney Prescott returns to town to discover there’s a copycat killer at work. Before long, Sidney and Gale (Courteney Cox) find themselves caught up in the deadly game.

MARCI X
26th December at 18:00
After the public out cry over rapper Dr S’s controversial new single, the ownerof his record label has a heart attack, leaving his stylish, sunny and pampere ddaughter Marci (Lisa Kudrow) to step in. With no previous business experience, Marci decides to rein in their resident bad boy, with hilarious consequences. Comedy starring Damon Wayans and Richard Benjamin.

THE WHOLE NINE YARDS
27th December at 18:00
Matthew Perry plays mild-mannered and unhappily married dentist Oz Oseransky, who discovers that his new neighbour is a former hitman (Bruce Willis), now under witness protection. Oz’s plan toturn him over to the mob is complicated by his secretary’s fascination with the mafia and his wife hiring her own hit manto take out Oz. Comedy starring Rosanna Arquette and Amanda Peet.

LOST IN SPACE
28th December at 18:00
The 1960s sci-fi TV series transfers to the big screen with the Robinson family on a voyage to explore space. When their ship is thrown off course, the Robinsons – joined by fighter pilot Don West (Matt LeBlanc) – must not only find their way home, but also survive attacks from an organisation bent on stopping them. Also stars Gary Oldman, William Hurt and Heather Graham.

Sheer Genius! Kids From Grey Primary School & DF Malhherbe High School Make It Through Nickelodeon's Genius Quiz Challenge Show, Eastern Cape's Finalists Announced

Eastern Cape’s smartest kids went head-to-head in the regional heats of Nickelodeon’s Genius brought to you by ABSA.  After a gruelling two days of maths quizzes, science experiments and problem-solving tasks, teams from Grey High School and DF Malherbe in Port Elizabeth made it through to the next leg of the TV quiz show.  

Heading onto the next phase of Nickelodeon’s Genius are Ethan John, James Smith, Christian Davidson from Grey Primary School and Brad Spies, Gareth Pienaar and Daniella Recchia from DF Malherbe High School. Each team has won a R50,000 ABSA MegaU bank account as well as a donation from Cambridge Publishing of R10,000 worth of books for their schools.

The two qualifying teams from EC will next appear in the Nickelodeon Genius TV game show, where they will square up against teams from all over South Africa.

A total of 36 kids aged 11-16 from schools throughout the region gathered at the Nelson Mandela Science Centre in Uitenhage (27-28 October) to take part in the Genius workshop and quiz knockout, designed to test their maths and science know-how to the limit as part of the joint initiative between Nickelodeon and ABSA.

“All the kids in EC showed resilience and spirit. The competition was very tight but our two finalists really knew their stuff, and 100% deserved to get through. Although only two teams could be selected, every child who took part should be extremely proud of themselves.  We are super-stoked for the winning teams and cannot wait to see them take part in the finals,” said Tasania Parsadh, Channel Director, Nickelodeon, Africa,”

Nickelodeon’s Genius is powered by ABSA MegaU, and supported by the  Department of Basic Education (DBE) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST).  The winners will receive an amazing prize: a ZAR 100,000 ABSA MegaU account for each member of the winning team and an unforgettable visit to NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, USA - where the winners will eat lunch with an astronaut – and a trip to Universal Studios. The winning schools will receive books and educational material worth R30 000, courtesy of Cambridge Publishing.

Initial highlights of Nickelodeon’s Genius regional heats and workshops will air on NickToons (DStv channel 308) from December 2016, and the game show will air from March 2017.
For more information on the GENIUS quiz show, please log on to www.nickelodeonafrica.com, like Nickelodeon on Facebook or follow Nickelodeon on Twitter @NickAfrica using the hashtag #NickGenius.

About Nickelodeon’s Genius
Nickelodeon’s Genius is a fun science and maths quiz from kids and family experts Nickelodeon designed to engage school age kids in Maths and Science. The first season of Nickelodeon’s Genius took place in 2013 and was won by Rameez Chicktay (13), Amin Banderker (13) and Kayur Ranchod (13) from The Grove Primary School in Grove Park, Western Cape.

Terms & Conditions
Nickelodeon’s Genius is open to South African kids aged 11-16 (Grades 6-10). To sign up for the competition go to www.nickelodeonafrica.com. For full terms and conditions please go to http://www.nickelodeonafrica.com/news/nickelodeon-genius-powered-by-absa-terms/9dap02/.