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Studio Universal Offerings In May 2017 Is Superstar Horror Week, Tuesday's Hollywood Hits, Master Of Action, And Friday's Comedy Night

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SUPERSTAR HORROR WEEK THE CABIN IN THE WOODS 1st May at 21:55 From Buffy mastermind Joss Whedon and Cloverfield writer Drew Goddard comes a horror film with a difference. Like so many idiotic teenagers before them, five friends head out to a remote cabin in the woods for a weekend when they discover a basement filled with mysterious relics - and all hell breaks loose. With a stellar cast including Chris Hemsworth, Richard Jenkins and Bradley Whitford, this is an all-in-one critique, celebration and deconstruction of horror movies. Surprising, delightful and terrifying at every turn, it’s a total scream. MAGGIE 7th May at 22:00 When a deadly virus strikes, turning people into cannibalistic zombies, Wade (Arnold Schwarzenegger) finds his daughter Maggie (Abigail Breslin) infected and quarantined. Bringing her home for her remaining days, Wade stays by Maggie’s side, watching her slowly transform from his beloved chid to a savage creature, while painfully aware that her time is runn

Bosch Returns For A Third Season Along With Cold Case On Its Seventh Season On Universal Channel Africa In May 2017 Plus Law And Order: Criminal Intent And Rosewood

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TERRITORY PREMIERE BOSCH SEASON 3 Sundays at 20:00 from May 21st Titus Welliver returns as tough Los Angeles detective Harry Bosch as season three of the hit drama series explodes onto Universal Channel. Adapted from Michael Connelly’s acclaimed novels ‘The Black Echo’ and ‘A Darkness More Than Night’, the intense new series sees the jazz-loving cop struggling to find integrity within a justice system seemingly riddled with loopholes and corruption ashe investigates the murder of a homeless war veteran and the suicide of a suspected serial killer, as well as being caught up in the high-profile murder trial of a Hollywood director. Lance Reddick, Jamie Hector and Amy Aquino also star. TERRITORY PREMIERE ROSEWOOD SEASON 2 Mondays at 20:50. Season finale on May 15th Miami’s top private pathologist Dr Beaumont ‘Rosie’ Rosewood returns as season two of the American crime drama concludes this month on Universal Channel. Morris Chestnut stars as the daring and dynamic doctor, who utilises

New 24/7 Esports Channel, Coming This May On DStv

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In a first for South Africa, DStv and the UK-based GINX.tv will be launching a full 24/7 Esports and Gaming network, to be available over DStv Now and SuperSport website from 1st May 2017, with SuperSport also set to simulcast games over their DStv channels. It was revealed that SuperSport and DStv, and new partners GINX.tv, were working on some sort of Esports channel. Now there's further details of the channel as well as when it will be available to the nation. In a email conversation with Gideon Khobane, CEO of SuperSport, Khobane spoke of the benefits of the the new partnership saying: “The deal with GINX is a massive leap forward and signals our intention to embrace the newest sport out there. There is a real buzz around eSports and we want to be part of that.” With Esports continuing to grow at such a rapid rate worldwide, news of this kind of exposure on a local front is extremely exciting and should assist in further fueling the growth of the sector as the extra exposure

Two New Movies Premiere In May 2017 On Boomerang Africa Along With New Episodes Of Oggy And The Cockroaches And The Brand New Woody Woodpecker (Which They Mentioned In The Highlights Of April)

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BRAND NEW SHOW THE NEW WOODY WOODPECKER SHOW The most beloved woodpecker in the world is the coming to Boomerang this May! 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 : 15/05/2017 Tune-In : Monday - Friday @ 18:30 CAT Repeat : Monday - Friday @ 13:45 CAT Sat & Sun @ 10:30, 17:50 & 20:10 CAT BRAND NEW EPISODES OGGY AND THE COCKROACHES It’s fast, it’s crazy and it’s hilarious…it’s Oggy and the Cockroaches! This May brings the Mister Cat contest and Oggy is in it to win it! However, Bob also enters his new pet cat and there is nothing but trouble when the cock

On Cartoon Network Africa In May 2017, You Can Catch More Brand New Episodes Of Ben And The Rest Of The Crew In Ben 10, Gumball And Darwin In The Amazing World Of Gumball, And Jestro With The Cloud Of Chaos In Nexo Knight

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BRAND NEW EPISODES BEN 10 Ben Tennyson is not your average boy – he is a ten-year-old with a really cool Omnitrix watch that allows him to transform into ten super-cool, super-fierce alien heroes! This month watch as Ben, Gwen and Max attempt to stop Zombozo and his trio of henchmen from hypnotising everyone in their favourite amusement park to form a criminal army - will Ben, Gwen and Max succeed? Viewers can also expect to see their favourite trio stuck along the East Coast after having run out of gas, forced to stay in a strange hotel, creepy things begin to happen…Curious? Tune-in to fnd out more Tune-In: Monday - Friday@ 15:10 CAT Repeat: Monday - Friday @ 05:40 & 12:15 CAT Weekends @ 07:35 & 18:30 CAT BRAND NEW EPISODES THE AMAZING WORLD OF GUMBALL Nothing is normal about the Wattersons - their son, Gumball, is a cat and his best friend, Darwin, is a fish who grew legs and became a member of the family! This month, Gumball, Darwin and Anais battle to unravel the

Reality And Kids Entertainment DStv Has To Offer

This is the golden age of television and as South Africa’s leading authority on on-screen entertainment, DStv brings you larger-than-life series…With everything from movies adapted for television to “guilty-pleasure” reality TV, there’s bound to be something for everyone in 2017. Reality MTV’s Real World in the 1990s, Survivor in the 2000s, and Big Brother in the same decade, are shows credited with changing the face of television and popularising the modern reality series format. Contestants’ spontaneous, unscripted interactions with one another and the world around them, mixed with drama, personal conflict and entertainment are the ingredients that make this genre so popular. A few years ago you would’ve never publicly admitted that you’re a reality series fan, but today the genre encompasses makeovers; celebrity exposes; dating shows; talent competitions; lifestyle changing shows and unscripted dramas that will keep you glued to your screens. A pop-culture phenomenon currently on

Doccies And Supersized Entertainment DStv Has To Offer

Despite the rise of on-demand internet streaming services, television remains content king! In the pop-culture landscape, this is still the most popular way to watch content and in South Africa, DStv takes the lead in the content provider pack. Series have become the new movies with popular storytellers, directors and actors making their appearance on the small screen. TV shows are now filmed like movies, with great writing, creative storylines, talented actors, beautiful scenery, and complicated characters viewers can relate to. Supersized Entertainment DStv customers can now tune in to their favourite series when it suits them, thanks to DStv’s multi-platform viewing environment. Whether you’re a fan of fast-paced, adrenaline-fuelled action; emotionally-laden drama; a gritty crime saga; sword-fighting epics; or sidesplitting comedy, we’ve got you covered. M-Net’s magical entertainment does not stop, with first seasons of brand new blockbuster series Taken (started 9 March), Traini

What's New In May 2017 On Nickelodeon Africa

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GAME SHAKERS S2 NEW EPISODES Young business moguls Babe and Kenzie are back in full force with ideas on how to take their gaming company to the next level. Rap superstar Double G and his son, Triple G, continue to bring in their zany contributions to the company. This month, Babe blows the budget when she buys a high-tech bench that’s only good for attracting weirdos, and Babe and Kenzie have a fallout when a cool pop star invites Babe into her fold and Kenzie is left on the sidelines. Monday 8 May @ 18:00 CAT EVERY WITCH WAY S2 NEW EPISODES In the latest episodes of the teen drama about a high school witch, Emma ruffles a few feathers when Jax teaches her a new cloning spell. Of course chaos ensues, affecting Emma’s social life. Could her relationship with Daniel be on the rocks? After all, a witch and a human aren’t meant to date. Meanwhile, Maddie and Diego look for ways to get Maddie’s powers back. Monday 8 May @ 21:55 CAT HENRY DANGER S3 NEW EPISODES Don’t miss the excit

What's New In May 2017 On Nick Jr Africa

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BLAZE AND THE MONSTER MACHINES S3 NEW EPISODES Get ready for some “truck or treating” as Blaze, the monster truck, and his best buddy AJ celebrate Halloween. But the dynamic duo must contend with Crusher and his sidekick, who are more interested in “truck or cheating” and want to steal their candy! This is just the start of a series of new adventures guaranteed to entertain and educate preschoolers. Saturday 13 May @ 16:15 CAT BLAZE LIGHT RIDERS STUNT It’s ready, set, glow in the brand new special from Blaze and the Monster Machines. When everything suddenly goes dark in Axle City, Blaze, AJ, Starla, Deg and Darrington come to the rescue. Using their freshly fitted speed lights, the four-wheeled friends race around the town, illuminating everything they see. Saturday 6 May @ 21:00 CAT. Sunday 7 May @ 21:00 CAT. PAW PATROL PREMIERE MARATHON Whenever you’re in trouble, who’s there on the double? Yes, the pups of Paw Patrol will never let you down. Join Marshall, Rubble, Chase, R

What's New In May 2017 On NickToons Africa

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THE FAIRLY ODDPARENTS NEW EPISODES When Timmy Turner needed parents, his fairy godparents, Cosmo and Wanda, showed up to grant his wishes. They are fairies and Timmy’s teacher, Mr Crocker, is the only one who suspects anything. This month, Timmy must face his bullies alone when his fairy godparents can’t come to the rescue and his younger brother, Poof, must overcome a rival on his first day at Spellementary school. Then, a love triangle forms when Poof falls for Goldie, the pretty actress in the school play. But he’s not the only one who likes her. Monday 1 May @ 14:45 CAT INAZUMA ELEVEN S2 NEW EPISODES After winning the national football championship in season one, the Raimon High football team are feeling stronger than ever but must face their biggest competition yet, an intergalactic league called Aliea Gakuen. Watch new episodes of the Japanese anime television series and follow Endou and his teammates as they recruit the best players across the country. Look out for an expl

Iron Rose Premieres Monday 1 May At 18:00 CAT On Telemundo Africa

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Premieres weekdays at 6pm. Catch-up Saturdays at 4.20pm. Monday, 1 May, Altagracia Sandoval is a ruthless and ambitious woman with a traumatic past, who is obsessed with finding the men who hurt her. Tuesday, 2 May, Saul confronts Altagracia at Felipe’s birthday party and demands the release of his father.Monica arrives to Jaime’s neighbourhood with her father. Wednesday, 3 May, There is an attack in the neighbourhood at night by a group of hooded people sent by Altagracia. Lazaro is wounded badly. Thursday, 4 May, Monica, Lazaro and Saul are at the hospital, but refuse to treat Lazaro. Jorge informs Saul of suspicious activity at the construction site. Friday, 5 May, Yesenia shows up at the neighbourhood and meets Monica and a very nervous Lazaro. The Madame asks Saul to meet her in her farmhouse. Monday, 8 May, Saul tries to prevent Jaime from being transferred to a dangerous prison, before receiving news that The Madame has dropped the charges against him. Tuesday, 9 May, Gabi

Nickelodeon Announces New & Returning Shows, Specials And Events, Plus Slate Of Series Putting Real Kids On TV For 2017+Round Up News (For Africa)

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Following its best Q1 performance in the kids six to 11 demo in five years, Nickelodeon swung into New York for its 2017/18 upfront presentation riding a wave of momentum and touting a content pipeline stacked with nearly 700 episodes of new and returning series. PRESCHOOL For preschoolers, the network will premiere three new animated series Butterbean’s Café, Sunny Day and Top Wing, along with close to 200 new episodes of returning hit shows including PAW Patrol, Blaze and the Monster Machines, Shimmer and Shine, Mutt & Stuff and the newly launched Nella the Princess Knight. Nella the Princess Knight, which marks Nick's first co-production with U.K.-based corporate sibling Channel 5, centers on an unconventional heroine who goes on marvelous quests to show the world that there's more than one way to be a princess or a knight. Created by Christine Ricci (curriculum consultant on Blaze and the Monster Machines and Team Umizoomi). It will hit international markets be