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Wednesday, March 15, 2017

New Faith-Based Channel GOD TV Launches On DStv Channel 344 From 3 April 2017 To All DStv Customers Across All Packages

MultiChoice is to expand its variety of faith-based programming with the launch of global network, GOD TV on 3 April 2017. The new channel will be available on DStv channel 344 providing a unique blend of contemporary Christian content with a British edge and African flavour. GOD TV, which started in the UK in 1995, broadcasts worldwide from Israel and has been established in Africa for 15 years with offices in Cape Town. The channel will now be available to approximately 10 million DStv viewers in South Africa, Lesotho, Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Botswana, and Mozambique.
Encounter God differently GOD TV Africa is led by Marcel Olivier and a dynamic team in Cape Town who are passionate about the people of Africa, Africa’s immense potential and vast resources. “We want to invite viewers to experience God in fresh ways, bringing a message of hope to people of all walks of life,” said the network’s regional director for Africa, Marcel Olivier.
While GOD TV broadcasts many leading Christian voices, it also offers new and emerging voices. A key feature of its schedule is an emphasis on premier events from across the globe, giving viewers front row seats to conferences, crusades and gatherings that bring the world to Africa.
GOD TV will be available to all DStv customers across all packages. GOD TV’s 24-hour schedule aims to be unconventional, with a focus on revival and reformation and with a mix of live and local programming.
It’s content is nondenominational presenting a wide range of Christian ministries. For more information about GOD TV visit the GOD TV website

Sunday, March 12, 2017

Viacom Dramatically Launches TV Channel Collection Shake-Up To Shorten Its Focus As Pay-TV Broadcasters Start To Shrink Their Bouquets.

Viacom announced that it will "narrow down" its focus from its 25 TV channels to just 6 global TV channels as it's rapidly forced to shrink its efforts and attention due to the plummeting of revenues and viewership, to adapt to pay-TV broadcasters that's shrinking their channel bouquet offerings such as Multichoice's DStv and Starsat.

Viacom will rebrand Spike TV - a channel not available in South Africa - to Paramount Network in 2018 in the United States, to be the same as its Paramount Channel operated and distributed by Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) in some countries.

Viacom will start to push the Paramount Channel overseas as its new premiere channel in global territories. Paramount Network, together with BET (DStv 129), Comedy Central (DStv 122), MTV (DStv 130), Nickelodeon (DStv 305) and Nick Jr. (DStv 307) will now be where Viacom spends their time and efforts. These channels were chosen because their brands are available globally, while lower-tiered channels like VH1 will from now on get little investment and serve to pop up these 6 channels and their content.

Viacom's dramatic reshaping comes as pay-TV broadcasters worldwide - including pay-TV operators in
South Africa like MultiChoice and China's StarTimes South Africa - are dumping non-performing channels in a fast-changing pay-TV landscape.
"These 6 brands each have compelling, valuable and distinct brand propositions," said Bob Bakish, Viacom CEO, who previously ran Viacom's international networks
division. "They serve diverse, substantial audiences with largely-owned content, have global reach and distribution potential across linear, digital, film, and consumer products,
events and experiences. Viacom's other brands – some of which hold strong positions in their categories and maintain diverse and loyal followings – will be realigned to reinforce the six flagship brands".
The plan is to focus on bringing stronger and fulfilling content to these channels in predominantly America to lift viewers and restore ratings by focusing content creation on smaller, more aligned areas like BET for Black Viewers, for kids Nickelodeon and Nick Jr, and young adults get Comedy Central and MTV.
Bob Bakish said the "strategy will enable Viacom to realise the full potential of its premier global portfolio of entertainment brands".

MTV's scripted programming moving to Paramount
Viacom is immediately moving its scripted TV programming efforts to Paramount Network. There will no longer be drama shows like Teen Wolf made for MTV. MTV will from now on convert back to reality shows and music (already like that in South Africa and rest of Africa). Spike TV will start the TV drama series The Mist later this year. Bob Bakish's example of how Viacom erred and will now change. Viacom commissioned The Mist , but its one show on one channel. Scripted drama for MTV didn't work. It's not clear, but The Shannara Chronicles for its already commissioned second season maybe moving from MTV to Paramount Network.

The rest of Viacom's channels like VH1, VH1 Classic and others will now become "reinforcing channels". They won't get as much content investment or marketing.

Impact on Africa
The reshaping of Viacom's channels' collection seems as if it won't necessitate a large wholesale reorganisation for its operations in Africa under its VIMN Africa divison led by Alex Okosi. Besides the Paramount Channel, the other 5 channels in the new "flagship group" are available in South Africa and in some countries across Africa.
Investment in local and regionalised content for channels like BET Africa, MTV Base and Comedy Central Africa will possibly continue to grow strongly, and investment in more local programming and live marketing events for Nickelodeon will also continue.

Channels like MTV Base and VH1 Classic have a chance of disappearing while NickToons also in (Africa) has a probabilty of staying or going but I dought viewers will have to worry about NickToons and that goes for TeenNick - Not available in South Africa as they could just remain as backup channels for all of Nick's shows.

NickToons (Africa) has managed to excel in program offering thanks to Multichoice compared to the United States and worldwide as it airs little current repeats from Nickelodeon that haven't concluded on the channel yet (Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness and The Penguins of Madagascar), (more) new episodes (The Fairly OddParents, Peppa Pig, Harvey Beaks and Rabbids Invasion), more acquired programming (Inazuma Eleven, Regal Academy, ALVINNN!!! and the Chipmunks, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic and Littlest Pet Shop) and its hiatus classics (The Mighty B!, Rugrats, My life as a teenage robot and many more on a monthly basis) with more new shows and episodes and less repeats on the way.

VH1 Classic replaced VH1 on Multichoice's DStv hardly anything retro new happening there while MTV Base airing more local music.

Paramount: Building distinctive
programming
"It's a studio known worldwide with unparalleled brand recognition. As one of the biggest media companies in the world, Viacom has an incredibly wide-ranging portfolio of
indelible brands that have unique and powerful relationships with broad and diverse audiences across
the globe, including the successful Paramount Channel aired internationally, from France to Latin America to Russia."
"The Paramount Network will take Spike's already strong programming mix and amplify it with the Paramount brand."
"Its focus will be on building distinctive, high-quality scripted and non-scripted original programming – with dramas, comedies, documentaries, movies, sports and tentpole events. It will also incorporate third-party programming, as well as films from other studio's libraries".

Theory: Paramount Channel could be one of the channels DStv could consider launching soon only time will tell

Mickey And The Roadster Racers Premieres In April 2017 On Disney Junior Africa Plus More New Episodes Of Your Favourite Shows

MICKEY AND THE ROADSTER RACERS
Premiere episodes
Saturdays from 22nd April at 09:30

Jump in the driving seat, fasten your seatbelt and hit the Goofy Gas... Mickey and the gang are speeding onto Disney Junior with premiere episodes of a new show, Mickey and the Roadster Racers! (Saturdays from 22nd April at 09:30 CAT).

The Fabulous Five (Mickey, Minnie, Daisy, Donald and Goofy) race around the world in their roadsters, visiting lots of countries and having adventures in this great new show. In the first episode Mickey's Wild Tyre!/Sittin' Kitty (Saturday 22nd April at 09:30) Mickey tries to surprise a roadster racer champion with a tyre from his first roadster but it rolls away. Minnie and Daisy pet sit for a friend but the kitty goes missing.

In forthcoming episodes Goofy becomes a spy, Minnie takes on a gorilla, and while in London the gang meet the Queen and Daisy tries fixing Big Ben!

Premiere episodes of Mickey and the Roadster Racers air every Saturday from 22nd April at 09:30 CAT on Disney Junior.

LION GUARD
Premiere episodes
Saturdays 1st, 8th and 22nd April at 09:00

The Lion Guard is back to protect the Pride Lands, and entertain its fans, with premiere episodes on Saturdays 1st, 8th and 22nd April at 09:00 CAT.

Join Kion and the gang as they once again do battle with Janja and the hyenas, only this time Kion will need to learn to control the roar if he doesn’t want to keep causing disasters that leave his friends and family in danger! In the episode entitled Baboons! (Saturday 1st April at 09:00) the Guard rescues a baby baboon and wants to return it to its family but must also rescue Tiifu and Zuri, who are trapped on a rapidly eroding island in the middle of a flooded river.

Brand new episodes of The Lion Guard air on Saturdays 1st, 8th and 22nd April at 09:00 CAT.

MILES FROM TOMORROW
Premiere episodes
Weekdays from Monday 3rd April at 15:20

Disney Junior is blasting off into deep space with more brand new Miles from Tomorrow: Galactech episodes this April.

Join Disney Junior for intergalactic adventures with Miles, M.E.R.C. and the rest of the Callisto family, and find out what the new Galactech upgrades can get done!

In the episode on Monday 3rd April at 15:20 entitled Galactech: Still Rocketing/Merc's Night Out Miles invites his grandparents on a mission to retrieve their long lost starship. Merc accidentally sleep-rockets to a planet where robots don't exist.

Premiere episodes of Miles from Tomorrow air from Monday 3rd to Friday 7th April at 15:20 CAT on Disney Junior.

CAPTAIN JAKE AND THE NEVER LAND PIRATES: THE LEGION OF PIRATE VILLAINS
Premiere special
Friday 14th April at 14:00

Captain Jake is back this April, with a double episode length special of Captain Jake and the Never Land Pirates entitled The Legion of Pirate Villains on Friday 14th April at 14:00.

Join Jake as he sets sail on a nautical adventure with his crew. There’s one problem - the evil Grim Buccaneer has formed his own crew, the Legion of Pirates Villains, out of the worst of the worst villains on the seven seas; Captain Hook, ShiverJack and Doctor Undergear.

In this double episode length special The Legion of Pirate Villains after they discover a journal written by Captain Colossus, Jake and the crew set out to find his legendary treasure. The Grim Buccaneer is also after it, and forms the Legion of Pirate Villains to help. The chase is on!

Captain Jake and the Never Land Pirates: The Legion of Pirate Villains premieres on Friday 14th April at 14:00 CAT on Disney Junior.

MICKEY MOUSE TAKEOVER WEEKEND
Programming Event
Weekends 8th & 9th April at 11:00 and 15th & 16th April at 09:00

Join Disney Junior over the course of two weekends as Mickey and co. take over the channel with back-to-back episodes!

In preparation for Mickey’s brand new show we’ve got two weekends where Mickey Mouse, Minnie, Donald, Goofy and Daisy are taking over the channel. With back-to-back Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and a few Mickey specials you’ll start getting excited about Roadster Racers this April on Disney Junior.

8th & 9th April at 11:00 CET & 12:00 EET and 15th & 16th April from 09:00. Featuring; Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Minnie’s Bow-Toons, A Goofy Fairy Tale and Minnie’s The Wizard of Dizz.

Walk The Prank And Mech-X4 Coming To Disney XD Africa In April 2017 Along With More New Episodes Of Milo Murphy's Law, K.C. Undercover And Many More

MILO MURPHY’S LAW
Premiere episodes
Weekends until 16th April at 08:35 CAT

There’s great news this month for fans of Phineas and Ferb, one of Disney XD’s most popular series. This month there are further brand new episodes of the latest series from its creators, entitled Milo Murphy’s Law (weekends until 16th April at 08:35 CAT).

Meet Milo, who has the worst luck in the world! When he’s around, anything that can go wrong probably will. This doesn’t stop him – he’s just always prepared for any outcome, but determined to have fun as well.

In the episode entitled Worked Day/Wilder West (Saturday 1st April at 08:35 CAT) Career Day gives Milo a lot of potential job options, but can he find one that won’t end in disaster? Then at a dude ranch, Milo and his friends meet an ancestor of Calamity Jane and their troubles multiply.

Premiere episodes of Milo Murphy’s Law air at weekends until 16th April at 08:35 CAT.

MECH-X4
Series premiere
Weekdays from the 24th April at 17:15 CAT

This month sees the launch of a great new show Mech X4 (weekdays from 24th April at 17:15 CAT).

Freshman Ryan has technopathy – the ability to control technology with his mind. His talent mysteriously awakens Mech-X4, a giant robot built by an elusive genius to defend the town. To be able to control this robot he asks his brother and two best friends to help.

In the first episode Let’s Call It Mech-X4 (Monday 24th April at 17:15 CAT) when Ryan Walker’s mysterious new power leads him to a giant robot, he and his friends go up against a monstrous threat.

Mech-X4 premieres on Monday 24th April at 17:15 CAT on Disney XD.

WALK THE PRANK
Premiere series
Weekends from 1st April at 9:00 CAT

Celebrate April Fool’s Day with the jokers from Walk the Prank, with brand new episodes on the weekend of 1st and 2nd April at 9:00 CAT, 9:50 CAT and 10:45 CAT.

The show follows a team of teens who perpetrate a series of hidden camera pranks on adults. Victims are picked at random and there are lots of hidden twists and surprises! In the episode on Saturday 1st April at 09:00 CAT, LOL the Vote, Chance hopes to be voted Class Clown for a record-breaking fourth year, but finds out Bailey is also vying for the title. Dusty hopes to be voted Most Academic.

Catch great new episodes of Walk the Prank on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd April at 9:00 CAT, 9:50 CAT and 10:45 CAT.

TOTAL RANDOMNESS
Programming event and premiere episodes
Weekdays until Monday 17th April at 08:10 CAT

Total Randomness is back and with a lot more random fun, as well as premiere episodes, on weekdays until Monday 17th April, at 08:10 CAT.

Disney XD’s fun-filled programme block returns and it’s packed with viewers’ favourite shows. This month it also includes brand new episodes of Star vs the Forces of Evil at 10:20 CAT every day until Friday 14th April.

In the first of these premiere episodes, entitled Page Turner (Monday 3rd April at 10:20 CAT) Star tries to resist the temptation to read a forbidden chapter in her Book of Spells.

Total Randomness returns to Disney XD on Monday 3rd April at 08:10 CAT, and continues until Monday 17th April, with premiere episodes of Star vs the Forces of Evil at 10:20 CAT every day until Friday 21st April.

STAR WARS REBELS
Premiere episodes
Saturdays throughout April at 18:10 CAT

The battle between the Empire and the rebels is still raging this month, as Star Wars Rebels continues on Disney XD on Saturdays throughout April at 18:10 CAT.

In the first of April’s premiere episode Warhead (Saturday 1st April at 18:10 CAT) haunted by visions of Maul, Ezra must journey across the galaxy to engage in a strange ritual to sever his connection with Maul.

Star Wars Rebels continues with premiere episodes on Saturdays throughout April at 18:10 CAT on Disney XD.

SUPA SATURDAYS: SUPA STRIKAS
Programming event and premiere episodes
Saturdays from 22nd April at 09:00 CAT

Great news for footie fans: Supa Saturdays are back on Disney XD on Saturday 22nd April from 09:00 to 12:00 CAT.

This great programme block features back-to-back episodes of Supa Strikas and starts each week with a brand new episode at 09:00 CAT. This popular series follows the players’ latest adventures both on and off the pitch.

Saturdays now are a must for fans who play and watch football, with a brand-new episode and a marathon of all our favourite Supa Strikas episodes.

Supa Saturdays featuring Supa Strikas air from Saturday 22nd April between 09:00 CAT and 12:00 CAT, starting with a premiere episode.

K.C. UNDERCOVER
Premiere episode
Saturdays until 15th April at 08:10 CAT

In a special treat for her fans, we have brand new episodes of K.C. Undercover this month, on Saturdays until 15th April at 08:10 CAT.

In the first of these episodes, Holly, Holly, Not So Jolly (Saturday 1st April March at 08:10 CAT) it's Christmas time and K.C. reflects on the many disguises and missions she has taken on as a spy, in the hope she can get over her holiday blues and recapture the spirit of the season.

Premiere episodes of K.C. Undercover air on Saturdays until 15th April at 08:10 CAT.

DISNEY COOKABOUT
Premiere episodes
Monday to Thursday, 17th to 27th April at 14:40 CAT

Disney Cookabout, the Disney cookery show with the emphasis on healthy living, is back on Disney XD for a second season this month (Monday to Thursday, 17th to 27th April at 14:40 CAT).

Cookery fans should tune in for food based fun every day, and to see who wins the golden spoon.

Disney Cookabout season two can be seen on Monday to Thursday, 17th to 27th April at 14:40 CAT.

FLASHBACK FRIDAYS
Programming event
Fridays from 21st April at 13:20 CAT

Let’s go back in time with Disney XD as we air Flashback Fridays from 21st April at 13:20 CAT.

Flashback Fridays take the viewer back in time to enjoy some of our golden oldies in a mini marathon. This month the programming block features old favourites Kickin' It and Zeke and Luther.

So enjoy a journey back in time to see great old shows every Friday from 21st April at 13:20 CAT.

More Brand New Episodes Of Your Favourite Shows Come To Disney Channel Africa In April 2017 With High School Musical 1, 2 & 3

THE LODGE
Premiere episodes
Weekends until 16th April at 09:25 CAT

Superb series The Lodge, starring talented young actress Sophie Simnett, reaches its season one finale this month on Disney Channel. Premiere episodes air on weekends at 09:25 CAT until Sunday 16th April.

After the loss of her mother, 15-year-old Skye returns with her father to North Star Lodge, the family-owned country hotel where her mother was raised years ago. Eager to make a fresh start, Skye forges friendships with the locals who live and work at the lodge, but when she learns her father is planning to sell the place that holds so many treasured memories, she is determined to find a way to change his mind. Now, she must lean on her newfound friends to help, although all may not be as it seems.

In the season finale episode The Choice (Sunday 16th April at 09:25 CAT) Josh arrives to get Skye to focus on the concert. A crowd has gathered to watch it but Olivia tries to stop it happening. Skye must choose between Sean and Ben.

Premiere episodes of The Lodge air on weekends at 09:25 CAT until the season finale on Sunday 16th April.

ALEX & CO
Season three premiere episodes
Weekdays Monday 3rd to Friday 14th April at 16:10 CAT

Season three of popular series Alex & Co launches with premiere episodes on weekdays from Monday 3rd April to Friday 14th April at 16:10 on Disney Channel.

A new student named Clio arrives at the Melsher Institute, hiding a secret and having a troubled relationship with Alex. Emma's father is fired as Headmaster, leading to health problems for Emma that take her away from her dream, her friends, and boyfriend Christian. The album they were to record is jeopardized, but when things start going in the right direction a mysterious internet artist appears, altering the balance of the group.
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Don't miss the season three launch of Alex & Co. on Monday 3rd April at 16:10.

ELENA OF AVALOR
Premiere episodes
Saturdays from 29th April at 08:35 CAT

The adventures of teenage princess Elena of Avalor continue on Disney Channel this month, with premiere episodes on Saturdays from 29th April at 08:35 CAT.

Elena has saved her magical kingdom, Avalor, from an evil sorceress and must now learn to rule as its crown princess. Elena's adventures lead her to understand that her new role requires thoughtfulness, resilience and compassion, the traits of all truly great leaders.

In this month’s first episode, entitled Navidad (Saturday 29th April at 08:35 CAT), Elena brings the communities of Avalor together to share each other's holiday traditions. When Doña Paloma’s scheme results in everyone trying to outdo each other, Elena reminds them of the true spirit of Christmas.

Premiere episodes of Elena of Avalor air on Saturdays from 29th April at 08:35 CAT on Disney Channel.

GIRL MEETS WORLD
Premiere episodes
Monday 17th to Thursday 20th April at 16:40 CAT

More than 20 years ago Cory and Topanga were high school sweethearts in hit series Boy Meets World. Now daughter Riley is negotiating the highs and lows of high school with best friend Maya in hit series Girl Meets World. Premiere episodes of this great show air
from Monday 17th to Thursday 20th April at 16:40 CAT.

These new episodes begin with Girl Meets Bear (Monday 17th April at 16:40 CAT) in which Riley wakes to find her childhood teddy bear, Barry the Bear, missing and enlists the help of her family and friends to find him.

Premiere episodes of Girl Meets World air from Monday 17th to Thursday 20th April at 16:40 CAT on Disney Channel.

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 1,2 AND 3
Movies
Fridays 7th, 14th and 21st April at 16:35 CAT

This month join Disney Channel for a High School Musical extravaganza!

The High School Musical movies were worldwide hits, and made their stars household names. Now fans can remind themselves of these great films as all three air on Fridays in April on Disney Channel.

On Friday 7th April at 16:35 CAT the film that started it all, box office blockbuster High School Musical, airs on the channel. This is followed on Friday 14th April at 16:35 CAT by the first sequel High School Musical 2, and finally on Friday 21st April at 16:35 by High School Musical 3: Senior Year.

It’s a fabulous feast of toe-tapping music – superb songs, dazzling dance routines and romantic adventures. The three High School Musical films air on consecutive Fridays 7th, 14th and 21st April at 16:35 CAT.

ECO CLUB
Premiere episodes
Saturdays, starting 1 April at 06:50 CAT

This month there are further new episodes of our delightful ecological programme Eco Club every Saturday at 06:50 CAT.

These are set in a unique and beautiful part of South Africa, at Phinda Game Reserve and surrounds in Kwa-Zulu Natal, an area that offers many diverse and beautiful landscapes. Each episode will introduce the project, the school and a child who attends Eco Club.
On World Earth Day, 22 April, episodes of Eco Club will also be aired in a stack from 12:20 CAT – 14:30 CAT in between episodes of Bunk’d

Eco Club continues every Saturday throughout April at 06:50 CAT on Disney Channel!

DISNEY COOKABOUT
Premiere episodes
Saturdays 1st and 8th April at 10:15 CAT

Popular food-based show Disney Cookabout reaches its season finale this month, with two more episodes on Saturdays 1st and 8th April at 10:15 CAT.

Disney Cookabout is a cookery game-show in which five young people learn the basics of cookery and travel all over the Western Cape to discover the processes that go into putting food into the shops.

Catch two new episodes of Disney Cookabout this month, with the season finale on Saturday 8th April at 10:15 CAT, on Disney Channel.

Thursday, March 9, 2017

What's New In April 2017 On Nickelodeon Africa

PIG GOAT BANANA CRICKET S2
NEW EPISODES
If you have a big family, you’ll know about fighting over the remote control, racing for a place in the morning bathroom queue and claiming the last piece of lasagne before it’s finished. In the latest episodes of the show about only-brother Lincoln’s fight for survival amongst his rowdy sisters, a family holiday at the Royal Spa Hotel goes awry. The siblings don’t behave and Lincoln’s geeky sister, Lisa, joins his class at school, threatening his “cred”.
Monday 3 April @ 13:50 CAT

THE THUNDERMANS S4
NEW EPISODES
The fourth season of the long-running teen series about Max and Phoebe Thunderman, twins whose entire family has superhuman abilities, kicks off with a frightful “Heroween” special. Straight-A student Phoebe uses her powers of telekinesis and freeze breath for good, but the same can’t be said for her brother, Max, who is still trying to decide whether he wants to be a superhero – or a supervillain.
Tuesday 4 April @ 16:45 CAT

RUFUS 2
Remember Rufus, Manny’s Labrador and best friend, who turned into a boy by wearing a special pendant? Well, he’s back, only this time he’s fallen for the new girl at school. Kat is everything he could wish for – cool, calm and sophisticated, with an enchanting obsession with milk, balls of yarn and goldfish...Yup, you guessed it, Kat has a secret pendant of her own.
Friday 7 April @ 17:35 CAT

RANK THE PRANK
NEW EPISODES
If you can’t get enough of pranksters trying to outdo one another at the expense of the unsuspecting public, then don’t miss all-new episodes of Rank the Prank! In each instalment, two self-confessed teen tricksters team up with special effects crews, stunt co-ordinators and make-up artists to see who can pull off the bigger practical joke.
Saturday 8 April @ 08:10 CAT

NICKY, RICKY, DICKY & DAWN S3
NEW EPISODES
The 10-year-old Harper quadruplets are back with more madcap capers and chaos. As the only girl in this quad squad, Dawn is often on her own when it comes to behaving more maturely and acting your age. Growing up gracefully is hard enough when you have one mischievous brother, let alone three!
Monday 10 April @ 19:25 CAT

What's New In April 2017 On Nicktoons Africa

THE PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR S3 NEW EPISODES
The scene-stealing stars of the Madagascar movies are back with more psychotic plots and daring deeds. Far from allowing the Central Park Zoo to cage them, they simply use their home as a base from which to launch their escapades. The ambitious Skipper, smart-as-a-whip Kowolski, naïve Private and loopy Rico have always flouted the rules, but then the world’s biggest party animal, King Julien, moves in next door and redefines crazy.
Monday 10 April @ 15:35 CAT

THE RUGRATS
NEW EPISODES
We just can’t get enough of the multi-award-winning series about a group of toddlers discovering their world. Join Tommy, Chuckie, twins Phil and Lil, and their leader, bossy Angelica, as they get to grips with experiences that are commonplace for grown-ups, but wildly exciting for these little tykes. And for the most part, the adults have no idea what the kids are getting up to. Maybe that’s a good thing.
Weekdays @ 08:55 CAT

THE LITTLEST PET SHOP S3
NEW EPISODES
Business is booming for the Littlest Pet Shop, keeping Blythe on her toes (or rather roller-skates). It seems that all the clever publicity her boss, Mrs Twomby, has been doing is paying off. But not everyone is happy. Fisher Bisket, the owner of a very large pet shop, is determined to find out the secret to his rival’s success. Will Blythe be able to keep her magical ability to talk animals under wraps?
Weekdays @ 13:30 CAT

THE WINX CLUB S6
NEW EPISODES
Selina joins Cloud Tower, the school for evil witches, and brings along a book that unleashes magical creatures. Over at Alfea, Cloud Tower’s rival college, the members of the magical Winx club – Bloom, Tecna, Flora, Musa, Layla and Stella – prepare to do battle. But what the plucky fairies don’t know is that Selina has the wicked Trix on her side.
Daily @ 18:55 CAT

Friday, March 3, 2017

Boomerang Africa Welcomes A Brand New Show The Popular Woodpecker In The New Woody Woodpecker Show Plus New Episodes Of Grizzly And The Lemmings And Programming Stunt Featuring A Brand New South African Film Duma And Minion Shorts From The Popular Film Franchise Despicable Me

BRAND NEW SHOW
THE NEW WOODY WOODPECKER SHOW
The most beloved woodpecker in the world is the coming to Boomerang this April

The New Woody Woodpecker Show follows the escapades of Woody Woodpecker and other Walter Lantz characters including Andy Panda, Chilly Willy, and Inspector Willoughby. In this modern update, Woody Woodpecker lives in a treehouse overlooking an apartment building in the city. As a lazy moocher, he is often looking for ways to get by without lifting a fnger. This does not endear him to his rivals, but Woody doesn’t take their resistance lightly.

Premiere date : Monday 10/04/2017
Tune-In : Monday - Friday @ 18:30 CAT
Repeat : Monday - Friday @ 13:45 & 18:30 CAT

BRAND NEW EPISODES
GRIZZY & THE LEMMINGS
He is big like a bear; strong like a bear, smart like a bear … but wait, he is a bear!

Yes that’s right, Grizzly and Lemmings are back with more slapstick fun with a series of all new episodes, exclusively on Boomerang this month! This gigantic bear is feared by most due to his size and nature. No animal dares to challenge the beast of his ‘bear privileges’ except for one species of course – The Lemmings. At frst glance, these cute, little bundles of fur look shy and inoffensive, but Grizzly soon learns that they are loud, intrusive and behave like a gang of dim-witted teenage pranksters! How will Grizzly survive with these ridiculous little mammals running in and about his space? Tune-in to find out!

Premiere date : Monday 24/04/2017
Tune-in : Monday - Friday @ 16:40 CAT
Repeat : Monday - Friday @ 07:35 & 14:55 CAT

PROGRAMMING STUNT
MOVIE NIGHT
More family co-viewing, from one comedic movie to the next!

Boomerang this month, would like to celebrate Good Friday in true family style by inviting you and your loved ones to attend exclusive movie screening moments. Where? From the comfort of your own home of course! A few of the movies families can look forward to are: Cats & Dogs & Duma – a story of a young South African boy named Xan, who has to return his adopted cheetah and best friend to where he belongs after learning that Johannesburg is no place for a wild animal. Plus, three short features with the Minions from Despicable Me will air between the films.

Premiere date : Friday 14/04/2017 18:05 Minion Madness - Orientation Day
18:10 Cats & Dogs
19:35 Minion Madness - Home Makeover
19:40 DUMA
21:20 Minion Madness - Bananaa

Catch More Brand New Episodes Of Everyone's Favourite Crime Fighters The Powerpuff Girls And Nate In YoKai Watch In April 2017 Plus This Easter Cartoon Network Has Jam-Packed Episodes Of Your Favourite Shows

BRAND NEW EPISODES
THE POWERPUFF GIRLS
Only Blossom, Bubbles & Buttercup, three little girls with extraordinary super powers, can keep the bad guys at bay.

They’re cute, they’re ferce, they’re sisters. Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup are the protectors of Townsville, a bustling metropolis where monsters and bad guys are never far away. In the new episodes, Buttercup will meet an old woman who claims she used to be a superhero, Mojo will enjoy his favorite pastime (ruining everyone else’s holidays) and Bubbles will get the lead role in the school play, leaving Blossom incredibly jealous.

Tune-In: Weekends @ 17:20 CAT
Repeat: Monday - Friday @ 08:45 & 20:00 CAT
Weekends @ 06:25 CAT

BRAND NEW EPISODES
YO-KAI WATCH
Nate and his Magical Yo-Kai Watch is back on Cartoon Network this month with all new Yo-Kai busting fun and adventure!

Nate is the proud owner of a magical Yo-Kai Watch that allows him to see ghost-like creatures called Yokais which terrorise oblivious humans. But with this watch, Nate has a big responsibility - he has to befriend these Yokais and convince them to stop pestering the people. Tune-in this month and watch as Nate and his friend prepare themselves for Halloween, only to discover that his mother has turned into a vampire-like creature! Will Nate manage to rid his mother of the Yo-Kai responsible? Tune-in to find out!

Tune-in: Monday - Friday @ 18:05 CAT
Repeat: Monday - Friday @13:50 CAT
Weekends @ 15:45 CAT

PROGRAMMING STUNT
CN HEROES
Are you going away on an adventure this Easter? Not to worry, Cartoon Network has got you covered!

Easter is around the corner and Cartoon Network is gearing up for the holidays! All your favourite modern heroes are teaming up together to combat the dull, beat boredom and fght the holiday blues with more action-packed wonder at the click of a button. Tune-in to Cartoon Network and join your favourite characters from Adventure Time, Regular Show, Powerpuf Girls, Ben 10 and more, for a series of special videogame-themed episodes that will transport and submerge you into another world full of excitement, fun and adventure!

Tune-in: Saturday 15/04/2017 @ 08:20 CAT
Sunday 16/04/2017 @ 08:20 CAT

Midsomer Murders Reaches Its Mid-Season Finale On Universal Channel Africa In April 2017 And All Your Favourite Shows Continues

TERRITORY PREMIERE
ROSEWOOD SEASON 2
Mondays at 20:50
Morris Chestnut returns as Dr Beaumont ‘Rosie’ Rosewood, Miami’s top private pathologist, as season two of the crime drama continues. The daring and dynamic doctor utilises his high-tech lab to help out those who are not satisﬁed with standard criminal investigations, with a little help from his friends in the Miami police department, including Detective Annalise Villa (Jaina Lee Ortiz).This month, the search for the head of a counterfeit money ring raises questions about Villa’s past, while Rosie receives shocking news about his health.

TERRITORY PREMIERE
MIDSOMER MURDERS SEASON 19
Sundays at 20:00
Mid-season ﬁnale on April 23rd
DCI John Barnaby (Neil Dudgeon) probes the hidden secrets of village life as season 19 of the crime drama arrives on Universal Channel. In the opening episode, Barnaby is called in when a man dies during the reopening of a village that had been abandoned during World War II, while the death of a member of a local neighbourhood watch group shows just how far some people will go for power. The death of a star cricketer draws Barnaby into a reckoning with his past, before rivalry and revenge at a local pet show is probed when a body is found covered in live rabbits.

TERRITORY PREMIERE
NCIS SEASON 13
Mondays at 20:00
Mark Harmon and Michael Weatherly return as season 13 of the long-running crime drama continues on Universal Channel. The death of a Navy diver leads to a tense four-day investigation as they wait for the tank in question to decompress, before the NCIS join forces with the FBI to hunt for the kidnapped daughter of Sarah Porter. Dr Taft is brought in to assist when crates full of assault riﬂes are stolen from a Navy base, then a seemingly straight forward case grows complicated when each member of the team uncovers separate discrepancies in the investigation.

CHANNEL PREMIERE
NCIS: LOS ANGELES SEASON 7
Double bills on Wednesdays at 20:00
Chris O’Donnell and LL Cool J return as season seven continues with more hard-hitting action. A Peruvian massacre from two decades ago is probed when the team learn that one of the survivors is now under threat. A day off work for Callen and Sam is rudely interrupted by the arrival of a mysterious phone and a threatening call, before Washington NCIS agent Tony DiNozzo(guest star Michael Weatherly) asks for the team’s help to trackdown an escaped money launderer. The investigation into a cult that has got hold of government secrets leads to Kensi and Deeks going undercover as cult members.

CHANNEL PREMIERE
RIZZOLI & ISLES SEASON 5
Tuesdays at 20:00
Angie Harmon and Sasha Alexander are back as crime-solving duo Jane Rizzoli and Maura Isles as season ﬁve of the hit drama continues. The murder of a used-book dealer is investigated, while Angela (Lorraine Bracco) decides to make a fresh start. When a young woman is murdered in a suspected contract killing, Jane risks everything to protect the teenage witness. The death of a woman found mummiﬁed in a wine cellar is investigated, while are cuperating Jane receives devastating news. Korsak (Bruce McGill) tries to help an old friend fulﬁl his dying wish - to ﬁnally solve the deaths of his wife and daughter in a house ﬁre some 15 years earlier.

Tuesday's Hollywood Hits Presents The Bourne Brothers On Studio Universal Africa In April 2017 Along With The Six O' Clock Club And Action Weekends

TUESDAY’S HOLLYWOOD HITS
“Bourne Brothers”

THE BOURNE IDENTITY
4th April at 20:00
Matt Damon stars in the first instalment in the seminal action series based on Robert Ludlum’s novels. Damon’s Bourne is found floating in the Mediterranean sea with no memory of who he is or how he sustained a pair of bullet wounds in his back. With nothing to go on but the number of a Swiss safe deposit box, he must look for answers, evade assassins and regain his memory. Tense, smart and visceral, this is definitely one to remember. Chris Cooper and Franka Potente also star.

THE BOURNE SUPREMACY
11th April at 20:00
Matt Damon returns as Bourne in this gripping and action-packed sequel. Two years after learning that he’s a CIA assassin, Jason Bourne is framed and forced to go on the run, with no choice but to return to his former life as a trained killer. Franka Potente, Brian Cox, Julia Stiles, Karl Urban and Michelle Monaghan round out the talented cast, while director Paul Greengrass’ frenetic hand-held camerawork delivers more thrills than you can shake a camera at.

THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM
18th April at 20:00
In the third chapter of the popular action franchise, Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) is brought out of hiding once again, this time targeted by the very organisation he once served. Desperate to solve the mystery of his past, our amnesiac hero races through Moscow, Paris, London, Madrid and New York – lucky he remembered his passport! Also featuring David Strathairn, Daniel Brühl and Paddy Considine, Bourne must uncover the truth while trying desperately to stay alive.

THE BOURNE LEGACY
25th April at 20:00
Jeremy Renner keeps Matt Damon’s seat warm in this Jason Bourne spin-off. Following the events of the original trilogy, the CIA shut down their black ops programmes and attempt to execute all active agents, forcing Renner to do a runner. Also starring Rachel Weisz, Oscar Issac and Edward Norton, The Bourne Legacy has everything you could want from a Bourne film - motorcycle chases, government conspiracies, and Jeremy Renner punching a wolf in the face.

SIX O’CLOCK CLUB
“Teamwork”

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON
3rd April at 18:00
Based on Cressida Cowell’s best selling books, this uplifting tale follows Hiccup, a young Viking from a clan of fierce dragon-slayers, who changes the lives of everyone around him when he decides to befriend an injured dragon. Animated adventure featuring the voices of Gerard Butler and Jay Baruchel.

OSMOSIS JONES
7th April at 17:55
Entertaining buddy cop comedy set inside the body of a man (Bill Murray), featuring a policeman white blood cell racing to find and destroy Thrax, a deadly virus, with the help of a ‘rookie’ over-the-counter cold pill. Animated adventure featuring Laurence Fishburne, Chris Rock and David Hyde Pierce.

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS
4th April at 18:00
In 19th century England, Phileas Fogg, an eccentric inventor, teams up with a Chinese thief and a French artist to set off on a life-changing trip after being challenged to circle the globe in just 80 days. Comic adventure, starring Jackie Chan, Steve Coogan, Cécile De France and Jim Broadbent.

KUNG FU PANDA 2
10th April at 18:00
When a dangerous villain sets out to conquer China with a deadly weapon, the Dragon Warrior and his friends must race against time to stop him. However, Po must first come to terms with his own past and find true inner peace. Animated adventure featuring Jack Black, Angelina Jolie and Jackie Chan.

PUSS IN BOOTS
5th April at 18:00
From the makers of Shrek comes the story of how notorious fighter, lover and outlaw Puss in Boots became the swashbuckling hero he is today. Join the suave feline, and his friends Humpty Dumpty and cat burglar Kitty Softpaws as they set off on a risky mission to steal a goose that lays golden eggs. Animation, featuring Antonio Banderas, Zach Galifianakis and Salma Hayek.

SPY KIDS 3: GAME OVER
11th April at 18:00
The Cortez siblings face their biggest challenge yet when Carmen (Alexa Vega) is trapped in a virtual reality game by the Toymaker. It’s up to Juni (Daryl Sabara) to battle through a series of levels, from fighting a robot battle to surfing through boiling lava, and rescue his sister. Action adventure with Sylvester Stallone.

ACTION WEEKEND

BOUNTY KILLER
29th April at 20:00
In a post-apocalyptic world, twenty years after corporations take over the world’s governments, a group of assassins hunt down the white collar criminals responsible for bringing about the end of society. As they compete for highest body count, fame and a fat stack of cash, these new heroes rise from the ashes of a broken civilisation and fight for retribution – one bounty at a time. Action thriller, starring Matthew Marsden, Kristanna Loken and Christian Pitre.

KILL BILL VOL. 1
29th April at 21:40
Once a member of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad, the pregnant Bride (Ums Thurman) lies beaten and bloodied in her wedding dress, surrounded by murdered guests, and is shot by the gang's leader, Bill (David Carradine). Years later, she wakes in a hospital bed with a metal plate in her skull and no baby. Furious, she begins a mission of revenge to kill all who have wronged her. Quentin Tarantino’s epic thriller also stars Lucy Liu, Daryl Hannah and Vivica A Fox.

KILL BILL VOL. 2
30th April at 22:00
With the leader of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad in her sights, Uma Thurman’s Bride has cut through everyone who stood in her way, returning to finish the job. However, she soon finds herself buried alive in the desert by the very men she’s trying to destroy. Quentin Tarantino’s sequel takes us back to the Bride's past, and we see her learn the Five Point Palm Exploding Heart Technique, which is her ultimate weapon to defeat Bill and ensure her daughter's safety.