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Not long ago, it was reported that Sony and Apollo would be making a joint bid to acquire Paramount Global . This comes after Paramount Global had rejected Apollo's initial offer as talks are still underway with Skydance over a possible restructure. Similar to Canal+, Sony faces legal hurdles as foreigners are given restrictions pertaining to ownership of a local company. Apollo Global Management is basically their BBBEE or another case they're way of securing the entertainment company.  Sources had outlined that Sony was looking to distance themselves from the streaming wars years after closing and selling their linear operations. Apollo was looking to possibly merge Paramount+ with another streamer putting its future in a dark corner. Not that the content would be phased out in the process but if you're living abroad and getting a portion of this content on Paramount+. Them closing and merging it with another broadcaster further lessen the lineup. Same goes

Zee One, a freemium based TV channel operated by Zee Entertainment Enterprises that distributes various content from India is set to rollout a new series Never Late For Love. Known as Tu Tevha Tashi in the Marathi language is a romcom for the oldies. The plot revolves around two people in their forties who have experienced many ups and downs in their lives. Anamika Dixit and Saurabh Patwardhan were college classmates reconnect after a long separation and begin a new chapter in their lives. It starred Swapnil Joshi as Saurabh Vishnupant Patwardhan, Shilpa Tulaskar as Anamika Dixit, Abhidnya Bhave as Pushpavalli Moropant Eadke, Swanand Ketkar as Neel Nana Jalgaonka and Suhas Joshi as Rama Joshi. Never Late For Love debuted on Zee Marathi from 20 March 2022 to  26 March 2023 with 334 episodes produced each with a 22 minute duration. Through a poll on Etimes TV, 68% respondents praised the show while 32% disliked it. The series will air daily at 6PM on Zee One from 3 May rep

ARISE News Channel, Africa’s premier broadcaster, has announced its expansion into South Africa and nine other Southern African countries. The channel is now available on MultiChoice's DStv Channel 416 in South Africa, Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. With this expansion, ARISE News Channel is now live in 54 African countries, including Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, Cameroon, Sudan, Ghana, Senegal, and Cote d’Ivoire, among others. Celebrating its 11th anniversary on January 31, ARISE News Channel continues to showcase Africa’s diversity in business, politics, technology, commerce, science, sports, show business, and fashion, while projecting the best of Africa and its cultures globally. Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of ARISE News Channel, Nduka Obaigbena, expressed determination to launch the channel in all countries worldwide, stating, “The move to Southern Africa reaffirms ARISE News Channel’s position as th

Even as Paramount Global continues to hold exclusive talks with David Ellison’s Skydance and Gerry Cardinale’s Redbird Capital, another potential buyer group is considering its own moves. It has been confirmed that executives at Sony Corp., including Sony Pictures chief Tony Vinciquerra, have been in touch with Apollo Global Management about making a joint bid for the entertainment company. Apollo had previously made a $26 billion offer for Paramount, inclusive of equity and debt, though it was reportedly dismissed. But partnering with Sony would likely eliminate any cash or financing concerns. The New York Times first reported the Sony talks, adding that no offer has been made, given that the exclusive negotiating window is still in place. The Times reported that one structure under consideration would see Sony and Apollo effectively take Paramount private, with Sony owning a majority of the company, with Apollo operating as a minority owner.. The actual structure of th

Netflix will no longer report subscriber numbers — which has been a key metric for streaming services for years — beginning with the first quarter of 2025. The company made the announcement in releasing its first-quarter 2024 earnings Thursday. Netflix handily topped expectations for subscribers net adds, gaining 9.33 million in the period, to reach nearly 270 million globally. It also beat Wall Street expectations on the top and bottom lines. Despite the Q1 earnings beat, Netflix shares dropped more than 3% in after-hours trading Thursday, possibly as investors reacted negatively to the news that the streamer will stop reporting quarterly sub totals. In its Q1 letter to shareholders, Netflix said that engagement — time spent with the service — is its “best proxy for customer satisfaction.” As such, it will no longer report quarterly membership numbers or average revenue per member (which it dubs “ARM”), as of Q1 2025. Netflix said it will announce “major subscriber milesto

Discovery Family  Salvage Hunters S6 NEW TO CHANNEL Drew Pritchard makes money from bits of buildings others don't want. Whether it's a  historic chimney from a medieval manor or a  glass conservatory dome from a Victorian  folly, he spends life on the road searching for  architectural treasures. First TX: 6 May TX Day: Mon - Fri TX Time: 15:10 Last TX: 17 May Investigation Discovery Playboy Murders S2 New Season These stories investigate murders  that intersect with Playboy, exposing  the pitfalls of fame for those  appearing on their pages and forcing audiences to question everything they  thought they knew about one of  America’s most recognizable  publications. First TX: 10 May TX Day: Friday TX Time: 21:00 Last TX: 14 June Bail Jumpers S1 Brand New Across Bail Jumpers embeds with  America’s most personable bounty  hunters as they engage in unexpected  and unforgettable conversations with  their captives on the drive back to  jail. Once the fugitive is secured

Best Bite in Town S1 BRAND NEW As Mayor of Flavortown, Guy Fieri entrusts Noah Cappe to take two Food Network chefs to towns he  hasn't tackled yet. They each present their favorite  dish from popular local restaurants to a panel of  exper t judges who will crown the best bite in town. First TX: 21 May TX Day: Tuesday TX Time: 17:00 Last TX: 9 July Wildcard Kitchen S1 NEW SHOW After midnight, Eric Adjepong invites top chefs to bring $5,000 of their own money and play his culinary  card game. First TX: 18 May TX Day: Saturday TX Time: 21:45 Last TX: 6 July In the Kitchen With  Abner and Amanda  S1 & S2 BRAND NEW Abner and Amanda Ramirez have fun in the kitchen  while whipping up their favorite recipes. As parents to  three kids and professional musicians, they embrace  the madness of cooking in the kitchen while juggling  family life and creative endeavors. First TX: 12 May TX Day: Sunday TX Time: 16:00 Last TX: 16 June 24 in 24: Last Chef  Standing S1 BRAND NEW Chef

Comedy Central Family is a general entertainment brand operated by Paramount Global and also a sister network to Comedy Central. It focused on humorous and family oriented shows such as See Dad Run, Mike & Molly, Young Sheldon and The Middle. According to Hungarian website Media1 , Comedy Central Family is set to end its run in Hungary from July 6th. This news comes after the channel had ceased operation in Poland and Dutch territories years prior making it the last feed to offer such brand.  It is believed to be part of a strategic approach within Paramount Global as the closure was described as something beyond the pay-tv service's control. With further content from Comedy Central Family set to be integrated with Comedy Central.  Consumption is said to have contributed to the decision to terminate Comedy Central Family similar to the likes of M-Net's Me and 1Magic on DStv.  Earlier in the year, VH1 was shuttered in the remaining parts of Europe as the latte

EarthX will showcase EarthxTV’s most popular series such as Texas Gator Savers, The Story of Earth Day and EarthxNews and Dailymotion programming that celebrates Earth’s people, landscapes and wildlife. The channel launches on Earth Day (April 22), free via Dailymotion. The partners say that by combining curated offerings from EarthxTV’s library with diverse content spotlighting sustainability available on Dailymotion, the network will “inspire, educate, and empower viewers to become stewards of the environment.” “We are thrilled to partner with Dailymotion to introduce EarthX, a channel that embodies our shared commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship,” said Dan Russell, President of EarthxTV. “Through this collaboration, we can amplify our reach and deliver impactful content that celebrates the majesty of our planet while highlighting the urgent need for conservation efforts.” “We’re excited to welcome EarthX to the Dailymotion platform and align our

Mzansi Wethu telenovela Sibongile & The Dlaminis has recorded viewership numbers of over 2.6 million, making it the most watched show on Mzansi Wethu. The past month has seen an impressive average viewership of over 2 million, with the highest being  2,688,338 live viewers. “This is a cause for celebration and a clear indication of the love and appreciation that our viewers have for Sibongile & The Dlaminis,” says Nomsa Philiso, CEO of General Entertainment. “What makes this telenovela so special is the combination of good scripting, casting and overall production, which makes it a pleasure to watch. Thank you very much to our Middle and Mass scripted team for this one and we hope that with Season 2 coming soon, we will see more growth in viewership numbers because there is still more to this story.” Sibongile & The Dlaminis tells the story of Sibongile Mbambo (played by Luyanda Zwane), a young woman from the rural village of Ixopo in KwaZulu-Natal who becomes a

SPI International, a CANAL+ company, has launched three dynamic channels — FilmBox Action, FilmBox Family, and FilmBox Middle East — in key regions, including South Africa, Ghana, Botswana, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, Morocco, and Tunisia in partnership with Digital Virgo. The FilmBox lineup will be accessible as part of the basic tier on platforms such as PLAYVOD, Veedz.TV, Unlimited Streaming, Moov TV, and MTTV. “We’re thrilled to introduce FilmBox channels on Digital Virgo platforms in South Africa, Ghana, Botswana, and with Arabic subtitles in the Middle East. This expansion reflects our commitment to providing diverse, high-quality content that resonates with audiences globally. We believe these channels will further enhance the entertainment experience for viewers in these regions,” commented Georgina Twiss, MD Western Europe and Africa at SPI International. “Digital Virgo remains committed to enhancing its value proposition to

French broadcaster Groupe Canal+ has disclosed that it has bought even more shares in South Africa’s MultiChoice Group in recent days, taking its shareholding closer to the 50% mark. In a regulatory filing with the JSE on Thursday, Canal+ disclosed that it bought millions more of the JSE-listed MultiChoice’s shares between 12 and 17 April. It acquired 3.65 million shares in that period, and has said it could buy more in the open market as it pursues its plan to acquire control of the parent company of DStv, Showmax and SuperSport. According to the filing, Canal+ acquired the following shares in recent days: • Friday, 12 April 2024: About 1.82 million shares in on/off-market transactions for an average consideration of R117.50/share; • Monday, 15 April 2024: Some 810 000 shares in on/off-market transactions for an average consideration of R115.99/share; • Tuesday, 16 April 2024: About 1.01 million shares in on/off-market transactions for an average consideration of R115.95/s